Cats, who doesn’t like them? For otaku, cats hold a special place because we have anime cat girls in the anime world. Anime cat girls are famous as nekomimi characters and are widely adored around the otaku world. Bestowing animal traits to humans sounds fascinating and adds extra charm to the characters. If they are girls, they are considered and loved as kawaii anime girls.
Besides, the anime world is known for turning imaginations into reality. So, whatever a person dreams of can find it in anime, be it anything, superheroes or gorgeous heavenly characters with cat ears. All of the characters have a different fan base; anime cat girls are equally popular as other anime girls.
Other characters are also famous such as wolf girls and bunny girls, but cat girls mostly give them tough competition. If you are looking for anime girls known for their cute looks and their cute cat ears, then let’s get down to reading the list below.
Best Anime Cat Girls in 2023
27. Ibaraki Douji (Onigiri)
One can easily guess why she is one of the best cat girls in anime. She is so charming that keeping our hearts to ourselves is impossible. Ibaraki Douji has heterochromia as well as two different shades of hair color.
Ibaraki Douji is as bright as she seems and is never afraid to do daring tasks. Besides, she has a little badass attitude and loves drinking. Her love for drinking is her life. You can quickly assess her attraction to drinking because she has made it her profession. Yes, she sells alcohol and is very talented in creating different types of liquors.
One look at her is enough to figure out why I decided to start the list with Ibaraki Douji; she’s just that good of an anime cat girl!
26. Ichigo Momomiya (Tokyo Mew Mew)
Next after Ibaraki Douji, who was a bombshell, we have Ichigo Momomiya, who is one of the sweetest, kindest, and best anime cat girls on the list. She is very emotional as she can’t keep them in balance whenever she is excited or angry. Ichigo is a loyal friend and has very pure and caring feelings toward her loved ones. Being the main lead, you’ll find multiple qualities in this adorable cat girl with super cute cat ears.
However, if you think of falling for her, this might not be a good idea as she is already in love with her boyfriend.
25. Tamaki Miyasaka (Princess Connect! Re:Dive)
She is a 19-year-old gorgeous nekomimi. Tamaki has a great fan following worldwide, and fans love to cosplay her. She is a passionate girl who has a motto to earn a lot of money. In fact, money has a different place in her life and heart as well.
She works for a guild that is secretly involved in illegal activities. Mainly her fans adore this cat girl for her looks, her gorgeous pink hair, and her dazzling personality. Tamaki considers herself whimsical and mature at the same time.
24. Chaika (Cat Planet Cuties)
You might mistake her for being a kid, but that’s her quality that she doesn’t look like a mature girl, though she is. This grey-haired nekomimi from Cat Planet Cuties is the Analysis Squad Leader. She is bold and confident enough to own her sexuality and, unlike others, won’t hesitate about it.
Her energetic aura can be experienced with one glimpse, which is why Chaika is loved globally. Most anime cat girls are famous for their distinct features and beauty; similarly, Chaika is renowned for her captivating eyes.
23. Kuune (Cat Planet Cuties)
Another one from Cat Planet Cuties, meet and greet the one and only Kuune. Kuune is the queen of a million hearts and loves to surprise others with her impressive beauty on and off the screen. Not only are otaku her fans, but she also makes boys go crazy on screen.
She is one of those cat people who are pretty naive as a person; she easily believes the words of her comrades. Well, maybe we can call her innocent for that one reason. Like one fan, you will usually see her wearing tight clothes. The funny thing is she seems unaware that it’s pretty embarrassing to wear such clothes. Especially when you have to attend the meeting of officials, but no worries, guys, this is what makes her character entertaining.
22. Laura Bodewig & Charlotte Dunois (IS: Infinite Stratos)
These two anime cat girls are one of the show’s most popular characters, and they have to be since both are protagonists. However, my friend, it would not be right to call Laura a protagonist right from the beginning. Yes, because she started as a villain and turned to heroin after several events. Seeing a character develop from negative to positive is always fun; the same goes for this adorable cat girl. Being charming doesn’t mean it’s easy to mess with this girl; she works in the military as a lieutenant.
As I said, she started as an antagonist; therefore, many didn’t appreciate her personality and attitude. She was proud and arrogant. You must be racking your brains to discover why Laura underwent this transition. Fret not! As the answer is universal – LOVE. Yes, my fellas, as they say, “Love changes people.” Laura became a different person when she fell in love with Ichika.
That was a long description, but let’s discuss your and everyone’s favorite Charlotte Dunois. She is opposite Laura, and despite being a spy, she maintains a positive attitude. The reason why people admire this girl is her friendly nature. Unlike other cat anime characters, Laura remains neutral and kind toward Ichika and doesn’t try to seduce him. That’s also why he appreciates this girl compared to the others. Nevertheless, with her cute looks, it is impossible for anyone not to fall in love with this truckload of cuteness.
21. Shizuka Nekonome (Rosario+Vampire)
Imagine this sizzling lady as your homeroom teacher! Now come to reality, it is impossible as she is already working as a teacher in the world of Rosario+Vampire. One of the reasons many fans admire her is her being a superhero. We know that superheroes have an exceptionally great fan following. Shizuka is kind, friendly, and a bit timid.
One can’t say if she is kind or she won’t ever be angry. She is undoubtedly polite, yet if you dare mess with her, that’s your unlucky day. She turns from a kind girl to a devil in less than seconds. Despite being a teacher, she is carefree in her attitude, which makes her an interesting teacher. She is cheerful, and like cats, she is fond of eating fish.
20. Tsumiki Miniwa (Acchi Kocchi)
Long hair always attracts people, and it’s pretty obvious that a girl would be admired when her hair is exceptionally long. Tsumiki has long purple hair and looks really cute with her delicate body. If you think this girl is extremely nice and won’t say a word even if you mess with her, then my friends, you are wrong!
It’s not a good idea to make this munchkin angry as she will go beyond the limits as a response. However, it won’t make her a bad person. Tsumiki loves her friends dearly and cares about them. Besides, she is pretty reserved about expressing her emotions.
19. Millianna (Fairy Tail)
When we talk about girls, Fairy Tail will always top the list. Millianna is the kindest and most caring person. If she realizes her mistake, she won’t hesitate to apologize, and that’s one of her best qualities. It’s always fun to watch this cheerful and energetic lady on screen.
When she was a kid, she was friends with Jellal, but things went differently after a series of incidents. Now she aims to take revenge on him for specific reasons. If you love a vibrant and pure-hearted person, then there is no reason you will hate this cutie.
18. Kiruya Momochi (Princess Connect! Re:Dive)
Kiruya Momochi is a favorite one on the list. She always makes our time fun and entertaining; most of you will laugh seeing her cute actions. Her sneaking into the windows or looking for things makes her adorable and funny. Kiruya has a huge fan following, and otakus love seeing her on screen.
This black-haired anime girl is a pure soul and a very fun person to be with. You’ll find her tail wagging whenever she is curious or peeking into a room.
17. Himari Noihara (Omamori)
Himari is believed to be a loyal and sweetest person. I am sure many of you might consider her a timid girl, but she is not. She can seduce someone she likes, making her a little bold. Besides, this Neko-Musume is a complete package and is a skilled swordsman.
Additionally, she is capable of a lot and has a lot of abilities, including shapeshifting, speed, and many more. So, of course, one can say Himari isn’t an ordinary cat girl.
16. Neferpitou (Hunter x Hunter)
Neferpitou is mainly famous for her loyalty and honesty toward the King. Don’t be bewitched by her beauty; she is extremely powerful and is undoubtedly a threat. This girl can instantly become a scary person after showcasing her powers. There is a long list of her abilities and powers, and she probably is the strongest cat girl on the list.
If one is cute, it doesn’t mean one would be generous. In fact, Neferpitou is famous as a brutal villain who doesn’t show mercy to her foes. Despite being a villain, she is loyal to the ones she considers worthy and is willing to sacrifice herself for them. One can quickly get afraid of her red blood-thirsty eyes!
15. Yaya Fushiguro (Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san)
Yaya is one of the coolest anime cat girls on the list and is most of the time carefree about her surroundings. Yaya is just like a cat; the only difference is her girly appearance. When we feed cats, we know that they start following us like crazy; this munchkin is the same.
She would follow the person everywhere just because the person gave her some food and liked her. Yaya is more like a baby in that regard.
14. Vanilla (Nekopara)
Before discussing this beauty, let me ask you a question, do you like the vanilla flavor or its aroma? If yes, then we know that it smells sweet and gives a sense of calmness. The same goes for our white-haired anime girl Vanilla; she is calm and the most precious. She is not a peppy girl like many on the list, and that’s why she intrigues the fans.
She has very long hair, almost touching her knee. Since she usually keeps her feelings and emotions to herself, people typically don’t understand her. Though she respects her owner a lot whenever he tries to be a pervert, our girl doesn’t hesitate to speak against him. So one can say that she is daring and does know what is right and wrong.
13. Chocola (Nekopara)
Meet Chocola; she is the sister of Vanilla and is the opposite of her. We know that chocolates are famous for giving instant energy. As her name suggests, she is an energetic soul. Not to say, but her personality is irresistible akin to chocolate. To your surprise, she is just nine months old!
She is adored in her world and our world for her lovely nature. You might find her behaving like a kid, just nine months old.
12. Miya Catt (By The Grace of Gods)
She is a childish girl and usually repeats sentences. Miya is very friendly and bright. Apart from repeating her name in every sentence, you will find her repeatedly saying “great work.” So yes, she doesn’t hesitate even a little to praise someone.
As I said, Miya is like a kid, so you will easily see her getting afraid of monsters. She is an entertaining character, and even serious situations look easy to deal with because of her presence.
11. Ao Nanami (Yozakura Quartet)
Her light blue hair and dark blue eyes make it impossible to ignore this beauty. Ao is exactly like she appears, innocent and sweet. Unlike many on the list, this Neko-Musume is capable of multiple abilities. One of her remarkable abilities includes mind reading along with message transmission. So it’s not easy to hide anything from this girl, so lying is not a good option when communicating with her.
Trust me; Ao Nanami is the one if you like girls who love to unintentionally entertain people with their personalities.
10. Cyan Hijirikawa (Show by Rock)
Have you ever seen a cat girl as a rock star? If not, then be glad you have found Cyan. We all are fans of rock stars, and Cyan loves to win hearts with her performing arts and cute looks. You will always find her with pink cheeks blushing all the time over the tiniest of things.
Cyan is mainly popular as a kawaii anime girl, and her cosplays are equally popular. She holds a special place in the hearts of the otakus because of her appearance, i.e., a doll-like cat girl.
9. Eris (Cat Planet Cuties)
Eris from Cat Planet Cuties usually wears bold and exposing clothes, and she is even brave to express her love for Kio. As we know, the main characters are always popular in one way or another, so the same goes for her. Being a cat girl makes her special. In the anime, she doesn’t belong to the earth and has come from a different planet, so you might find her behaving against the norms sometimes.
Eris is a pure soul and has kind feelings towards everyone; that makes her a gem of a person. Because she is friendly, it doesn’t require much effort to befriend her.
8. Alicia Rue (Sword Art Online)
Sword Art Online has been famous for its thrilling and adventurous plot. Other than that, its characters play a significant role in its popularity, and Alicia Rue is among them. She is pretty friendly and, like many others, was interested in the main lead of the anime. Imagining her as a girl without powers would be wrong, as almost all the characters in SAO possess powers.
Alicia is also famous for practicing dark magic. You might find her a bit seductive by nature when she is standing with Kirito.
7. Koneko Toujou (High School DxD)
At the beginning of the series, she was famous for being reserved and not very open about her emotions. She deeply loves Issei and dreams of marrying him despite being a complete pervert.
Her character doesn’t remain the same throughout the series. So you will see major character development in her case. Koneko is a skilled person and is very good in hand-to-hand combat and much more.
6. Coconut (Nekopara)
Coconut is without a doubt loved for her heterochromatic eyes. If you like cool and charming anime cat girls, then she is the one. Well, this girl has a lot more qualities than one can imagine. People admire her for her stylish appearance and loyalty to her loved ones.
She will usually entangle herself in an argument and won’t maintain her calm. Besides, she has the potential to fight right after waking up, and that’s what entertains the audience. Many consider her an ideal waifu; what do you have to say about this?
5. Lin Xiao-Mei (Shining Hearts)
This girl is naturally curious and loves to make others curious about her. By profession, she works as an antique seller and secretly works as a thief. However, she has pretty high standards; unlike many thieves, she has a soft corner for the poor.
So as a thief, she has two rules: stealing the riches and helping the poor. One can guess what kind of character this girl is. And I hope there is no need to mention her gorgeous looks because one knows it just by a glimpse.
4. Leone (Akame Ga Kill)
Leone is confident, intelligent, fun-loving, and just by nature. She is not a person conforming to norms all the time, so you probably won’t find her polite. Leone is a pure soul who can’t tolerate someone going out of the boundaries for their own benefit. That means she has immense hatred toward the unjust.
She has pretty good skills, including speed, strength, and whatnot. Additionally, she works as a spy and loves to battle against her foes which is an odd yet remarkable trait.
3. Blair (Soul Eater)
Well, how can we miss adding this lady to the list? Blair is known for her stylish appearance and bold nature. She is confident enough that she doesn’t mind being naked and enjoys it. She is a lovely soul who loves having fun. Blair is loud, energetic, and pretty bold, so you won’t find her hesitating while flirting with the boys.
Many consider her one of the hottest anime girls, and I can’t think of any reason to dispute that statement. Her witch outfit is one of the reasons that make her stand out in the crowd.
2. Rem Galleu (How Not to Summon a Demon Lord)
How Not To Summon A Demon Lord is another anime famous for its girls and fan service. Rem is praised by everyone mainly because of her gorgeousness. One can’t say she is an ordinary character in this world, but she has a great backstory. She is a hot topic among fans. Well, she is believed to be associated with a Demon Lord named Krebskulm, which makes fans curious about her.
And the fact that this beauty is extremely cute, and easily flustered with the slightest provocation, makes her even more popular among fans of the show.
1. Yoruichi Shihōin (Bleach)
She is one of the best characters in the Bleach series and the top entry on this list. Yoruichi can transform completely into a cat. She is a fun person to be around and loves teasing her friends. Don’t mistake her for being easy to deal with; she is a total badass who is an expert in martial arts and hand-to-hand fights. Yoruichi’s battles are always worth watching.
If you hear her speaking in her cat form, you probably mistake her as a male as she has a male voice. That’s why people often mistake her for a male cat. However, when she transformed into a girl for the first time, she managed to scare the hell out of Ichigo. Besides, she was bold enough to appear naked in front of him. In short, it’s always fun to see Yuroichi on screen.
Who Are Your Favorite Cat Girls in Anime?
Ahh, it was a pretty long list, and I hope you liked it. Plenty of cat girls are on the list, and all are adored for one reason or another. Some are admired for their powers, some for their remarkable fighting skills, while some are loved for their cute looks, and the list continues. One can’t stop oneself from being a fan of nekomimi characters.
But if you think there are some anime cat girls we missed that deserve to be on the list, use the comments section below to let us know. Also, let me know your reasons for admiring cat girls apart from their kawaii features. Besides, I would feel good to know your favorite from the list.
