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What is (a) kemono?
The word "kemono" (jap. ケモノ — "beast/animal") refers to anthropomorphic characters in anime, both as the individual specimen and the concept as a whole. It should not be confused with kemonomimi (jap. 獣耳 — "animal ears"), which refers to mostly human characters with animal features.
So, like furries?
Yes, and no.
While the kemoner (jap. ケモナー — "kemono fan") community shares the core subject and has some similarities with its western counterpart, it came into existence and developed independently, and has significant cultural differences, most easily recognized by the art style, but going far beyond that.
Just like anime as a whole is distinctive from western animation despite both dealing in the same medium and often influencing each other, kemono community and kemono works are their own flavour of love towards anthro characters. They should not be folded into the larger furry community.
In fact, as there is already no shortage of places and communities dedicated to the western furry works*, including imageboards**, please, avoid using this website for sharing or extensively discussing non-kemono works.
Okay, but how do I even tell what is and what isn't kemono? Does it have to be Japanese?
The work being created by the Japanese author is the most definitive way to classify it as kemono. Outside extreme cases of westaboo, any Japanese depictions of anthro characters are automatically classified as kemono.
However, kemono characters don't necessarily have to be Japanese. Although Chinese and Korean "beastman" (兽人/수인) fans have more interaction with the larger furry community, and it is increasingly common to see them use the loanword "fúruì/pori" (福瑞/퍼리) to refer to anthro characters, their communities are still largely steeped in Asian culture, and have much more identity in common with kemono than western anthro.
Overall, whether a specific work can be considered kemono depends on the style and the culture expressed by the work itself, more so than the nationality of the author. A condition most Chinese and Korean artists successfully fulfil.
As you can infer, both from the explanation above and the fact you are reading this text on a western kemoner website, even artists born and raised in western countries can create kemono works. Provided they are proficient enough at imitating both the style and the culture of eastern works. Although, a degree of scrutiny must be taken on the latter point.
* https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Template:Media_archives
** https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Template:Image_boards
Do you want to have some small chatter on the topic that doesn't deserve a thread of its own?
Do you want to make a thread, but get filtered by the minimum OP length requirement and need ideas on what to put there?
Did you simply pop in to proclaim your love for kemonos before moving on with your day?
This thread's got you covered.
In memory of >>>/ruins/10171, but also because any self-respecting kemono board needs a fox thread.
Also see >>>/ruins/1360 and >>>/ruins/9411, and >>>/ruins/7164.
A “fox” is a small-to-medium-sized, omnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae (the same family as dogs, wolves, and coyotes). The best-known species is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), but there are more than 30 species in the genus Vulpes and related genera. Key characteristics include:
• Size & build: Foxes are generally 35–50 cm (14–20 in) at the shoulder, with a bushy tail often as long as the body.
• Physical Features: Foxes are known for their slender bodies, long legs, and pointed ears. Their fur can vary in colour, including red, gray, and even black or white, depending on the species.
• Behaviour: Foxes communicate through a range of vocalizations, body language, and scent marking. They are primarily nocturnal, being most active during the night. They are known for their cunning nature and are frequently depicted in folklore and literature as clever animals. Foxes are typically solitary but can also be found in small family groups.
• Reproduction: Foxes typically mate once a year, producing litters ranging in size from 2 to 12 kits. Both parents help raise the young.
On Pixiv and other Japanese websites, information about foxes can be found by the following keywords:
狐
キツネ
きつね
けつね
On boorus relevant information can be obtained by applying wildcards to the word “fox”:
Danbooru
Gelbooru
e621
The Permanent Booru: Tor I2P Lokinet
Sugall
The Big Imageboard: fox* furry* fox* kemono
AllTheFallen: fox* furry* fox* kemono
Wildcritters (Archive)
rule34.xxx: fox* furry* fox* kemono
rule34.us: fox* furry* fox* kemono
Xbooru: fox* furry* fox* kemono
Sankaku: fox* furry* fox* kemono
Cutepa.ws: kitsune fox
Furbooru: kitsune fox
(Obviously, avoid western works at your own discretion)
Prominent fox artists include but aren't limited to:
yuuki (yuyuki000), youki029 - danbooru e621 pixiv kemono.su
yukaran nosuke - danbooru e621 pixiv
ikuta takanon - danbooru e621 pixiv kemono.su
eromame - danbooru e621 pixiv kemono.su (Look for Yakumo Ran)
torakuro kumezu - danbooru e621 pixiv kemono.su
an-choby, an_chobi94 - danbooru e621 pixiv kemono.su
dev voxy, devil-vox - danbooru e621 pixiv
leonardo (user crrj8878) - danbooru pixiv
ha1ta - danbooru pixiv
kagerofu - danbooru
matsuu (akiomoi), matsuura, matuuraikan, - danbooru e621 pixiv
miscanthus, すすき - e621 pixiv
sugar sweet - danbooru pixiv
Thread about kemoloids, kemoner songs, or any music that has an animel slapped onto the cover.
i like the abstract, confusing, and unholy, how about a thread for that?
any sort of "weird" works, even if its just weird shading, i want to see things that have truly piqued your curiosity beyond the mere desire to dote upon fluffy things (as fun as that is on its own)
drawfrens.... very.. welcome... even if not abstract.. seeing another soul speak to you-- to us-- on their own volition is its own kind of magical.
if youre here, we probably have something in common, even if you do not participate, i wave to you, keep trying your hardest, friend.
From CC2 masterpieces, to kemobait characters in obscure gacha, to kemoner mods fixing games that for some reason don't feature any kemonos. Let's document, discuss, and partake in any interactive media involving fluffy cuties.
Websites featuring kemono games:
kemono.games
Please, ignore the fact that it's 90% Chinese bara VNs.
Furry Games Index
Western furry website, but features a good amount of eastern games.
ケモドライブ (Kemodrive)
Japanese kemotuber's blog listing kemono games and manga he comes upon.
itch.io
English indie dev self-publishing website. As with any self-publishing website, it is full of trash. But it does have a few kemono-approved western games, as well as an occasional eastern indie dev.
While itch.io has a "kemono" tag, it is nearly empty. So you'll have to manually scour the "furry" tag, search results, and user-picked collections for kemono and kemonolike games. 日本語のケモノノベルゲーム is an example of one such collection.
Also, keep in mind that 18+ games and authors will be unlisted in searches and recommendations.
Freem!
Japanese itch.io clone specialized in free games. As is the former, full of trash with an occasional gem or two in-between. But, at least, unlike itch it is certified 100% pure kemono trash.
Terms and keywords that can be used to look for kemono games:
Japanese:
kemono/ケモノ/けもの/獣 - Base kemono tag
mesukemo/メスケモ - Women
osukemo/オスケモ - Men
kemoshota/ケモショタ - Boys
kemololi/ケモロリ - Girls
futakemo/ふたケモ - Futanari (girls with front tails)
beastman/獣人/じゅうじん - "Beastman". Synonimous with kemono, but usually refers to more animalistic characters.
kemoner/ケモナー - That's us!
Chinese:
兽/獸 - "Shoumi". Beast. Same as "Kemono".
兽人/獸人 - Beastman.
兽人控/獸人控 - "Shourencon". Same as "Kemoner".
兽控/獸控 - "Shoukong". Same as "Kemoner".
兽迷/獸迷 - "Shoumi". Same as "Kemoner".
福瑞/福瑞 - Transliteration of "furry".
福瑞控/福瑞控 - lit. "furryphile".
Korean:
수인 - Beastman
퍼리 - Transliteration of "furry"
See also:
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:ja:Furry_fandom
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:zh:Furry_fandom
CyberConnect2 Games: >>14
LU🐄 Games: >>75
Little Huntress Team: >>164
KEMONO_MARIO_: >>387
Tell us if you come upon any kemono games, mods, or websites not listed here.
And remember that sharing is caring.
But also that whatever you subsidize, you get more of. (⸝⸝> ᴗ•⸝⸝)
My Chinese softpower AI model can't possibly be this cute!
Wish there was a hot Chinese AI fishgirl in my area who to translate these walls of text.