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Nekomata is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

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Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Nekomata.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Japan - A split-tailed cat youkai that speaks. It's said that they are cats who are over 50 years old, and can take human forms. They are normally harmless, and may even perform good deeds, or act out of revenge.
Shin Megami Tensei III:
Nocturne 		Incarnations of long-living cats in Japanese mythology. They can speak to humans and, depending on their power, can do various things. Some can turn into humans, while others can have the dead do their bidding.
Shin Megami Tensei:
Strange Journey 		Long-lived cats are said to become these. They can speak human languages. Their powers vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Long-lived cats are said to become these. They can speak human languages. Their powers vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.
Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse 		Long-lived cats are said to become these. They can speak human languages. Their powers vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.
Shin Megami Tensei V Incarnations of long-living cats in Japanese mythology.

They can speak to humans and, depending on their power, can do various things. Some can turn into humans, while others can have the dead do their bidding.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine The supernatural incarnation of a cat who has lived to an extraordinary age. The time it takes for a cat to become a Nekomata ranges from 10 years to 40 years depending on the source. The name "Nekomata" comes from the Japanese word for "cat straddling," referring to a ritual where a cat would straddle someone to lay a curse on that person. Nekomata understand and can speak human language. They are distinguished by their forked tails. They sometimes take human form, in some cases changing into women and seducing and eating men. On the other hand, they are faithful to their owners and will avenge them if their owners die tragically. Nekotama are thought to have originated from Xian Li, fairies of Chinese folklore. Some say that Nekomata who possess vast magical power become Xian Li.
Liberation Dx2 A cat yokai in Japanese folklore. Long-lived cats are said to become these creatures that have mastered human speech. The powers of the Nekomata vary, some were even strong enough to turn into people or command the dead.

Dimensional Alt: A cat yokai in Japanese folklore. Long-lived cats are said to become these creatures that have mastered human speech. The powers of the Nekomata vary, some were even strong enough to turn into people or command the dead. A freak accident at the Summoning Portal caused these demons with a different appearance to appear.

Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		Long-lived cats are said to transform into these malevolent cat demons, and are distinguishable by their partially forked tails.

They can speak human languages, and their powers vary according to how long they lived, and how cruelly they were treated in life. Their abilities range from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.

Reappearing in Devil Summoner form. Long-lived cats are said to transform into these malevolent cat demons, and are distinguishable by their partially forked tails.

They can speak human languages, and their powers vary according to how long they lived, and how cruelly they were treated in life. Their abilities range from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.

Soul Hackers 2 Incarnations of long-living cats in Japanese mythology. They can speak to humans and, depending on their power, can do various things. Some can turn into humans, while others can have the dead do their bidding.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
the Soulless Army 		Cats that live a long life are said to become these. They can speak human languages.

Their powers vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape- shifting to controlling the dead.

Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
King Abaddon 		Cats that live a long life are said to become these. They can speak human languages.

Their powers vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape- shifting to controlling the dead.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin A cat spirit with a split tail. It has gained magic powers over its long life.
Persona 3 Incarnations of long-living cats in Japanese mythology. They have various powers, including human speech and control over the dead.
Persona 3 Reload Incarnations of long-lived cats in Japanese mythology. They have various powers, including human speech and control over the dead.
Persona 5 Long-lived cats are said to transform into these malevolent cat demons. Their powers vary according to how long they have lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.
Devil Children
Light Book and Dark Book 		Long-living cat with two tails. This demon can change into a girl and walk among humans.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked Long-lived cats are said to become these. They can take the form of human women.

When a pet cat lives for 50 years, it becomes a Nekomata. The name comes from its tail, which is split in two. They can speak human languages, and there are tales of them telling humans about themselves. They can stand on two feet and even dance.

Devil Survivor 2 Long-lived cats are said to become these. They can take the form of human women.

When a pet cat lives for 50 years, it becomes a Nekomata. The name comes from its tail, which is split in two. They can speak human languages, and there are tales of them telling humans about themselves. They can stand on two feet and even dance.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei V

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Nomenclature

ネコマタ Nekomata is a katakana rendering of 猫又 Nekomata, meaning 'cat again'.

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Nekomata
Two-TailDevil Children Light Book and Dark Book
TomcatJack Bros.
Japanese ネコマタ Nekomata Nekomata
猫又Shin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD)
 Nekomata		 Kanji rendering of the above.
猫股Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation
Nekomata		 Alternate kanji rendering of Nekomata.
若き日の老猫Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Wakakihi no Rōbyō Old Cat in Its Youth
Simplified Chinese 猫又 Māoyòu Chinese reading of Japanese: 猫又, Hepburn Nekomata.
Traditional Chinese 貓妖 Māoyāo Cat Goblin
French Nekomata
German Nekomata
Italian Nekomata
Korean 네코마타 Nekomata Nekomata
Polish Nekomata
Brazilian Portuguese Nekomata
Russian Нэкомата N·ekomata Nekomata
Spanish Nekomata
Turkish Nekomata

Gallery

Videos

Nekomata's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Nekomata's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Nekomata's Daily Demon Future Prediction with Ringo for Soul Hackers 2
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