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The History of Neko
Think of this lovely photo as the cover to your History lesson today… designed to reflect the artistic style of Japanese manga covers (for a very specific reason, as you’ll come to see). Open it up and...
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Of Cosplay and Death Notes
For more than a decade, Japanese girls have been dressing up for fun, or “cosplay” (short for “costume play”) as it’s come to be known. The phenomenon is rooted in an individual’s (or group’s)...
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Black and White (and a tribute to Bare Rose)
“He’s gonna find out who’s naughty and nice…” Black and white. Good and evil. Dark and light. Each of us possesses these qualities inside, whether feral alley cat or pampered kitten… never straying...
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Sweet Kawaii Kitty (and Attachments 101)
I’m so sweet I think my teeth hurt. And it’s all TearSong’s fault. Her “dress me up” challenge (what? I’m still working on those?) suggested that I “go cute… sugar sweet pink and fluffy cat kinda cute…...
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Happy Birthday Virtual Neko Blog! (plus handy Neko FAQs)
One year ago today, a little Neko blog was born into a virtual world called Second Life. At the time, I had no idea what it would become… no clue about the depth, the history, the dress code (if there...
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Kawaii Neko vs Grunge Neko
Kawaii Neko or Grunge Neko? If you’re like most humans I’ve met in Second Life, seeing a Neko all dressed up in pink and surrounded by cuteness may seem a bit… odd. After all, we Neko are all about...
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Cyberpunk Neko Superheroes
Cyberpunk Neko Superheroes Brave Defenders of Second Life Neko: Volume 4, Issue 12 (50¢) A damp Fall night, just after 23:00… the dim glare of streetlights cast shadows in the grime of a tall...
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All She Wants for Christmas is a Tank, Girl!
Tank Girl. Irreverent, foul-mouthed, fierce. And very, very cold…….. Snow whistled past the old wooden hut, countless tiny flakes flashing momentarily in the glow of a dingy window. A loud crash was...
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A Neko Tribute to Audrey Kawasaki
What happens when a couple of Nekos find a Japanese artist that completely captivates their imagination? I’m not sure if “cosplay” applies to works of art, but the challenge was irresistible. Please...
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