Nekomata

Artwork originating from Shin Megami Tensei II

Nekomata (ネコマタ, Nekomata) is a demon in the series.

History

A bakeneko is, in Japanese folklore, a cat with supernatural abilities akin to those of the fox or raccoon dog. A cat may become a bakeneko in a number of ways: it may reach a certain age, be kept for a certain number of years, grow to a certain size, or be allowed to keep a long tail. In the last case, the tail forks in two and the bakeneko is then called a nekomata. This superstition may have some connection to the breeding of the Japanese Bobtail.

Appearances

• Megami Tensei: Majuu Clan
• Megami Tensei II: Youma Clan
• Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Majuu Clan
• Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei (Megami Tensei II): Youma Clan
• Shin Megami Tensei: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei II: Majuu Clan
• Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Majuu Clan
• Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Devil's Colosseum: Yajuu Clan
• Shin Megami Tensei: NINE: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Beast Race
• Majin Tensei: Majuu Clan
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Majuu Clan
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Majuu Clan
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Beast Race
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Skill Order
• Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Skill Order
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Beast Order
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Hermit Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Hermit Arcana
• Persona 3 / FES / Portable: Magician Arcana
• Devil Children Black Book & Red Book
• Devil Children Black Book/Red Book (PS)
• Devil Children White Book
• DemiKids Dark Version
• DemiKids Light Version
• Devil Children Fire/Ice Book
• Devil Children Messiah Riser
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Majuu Clan
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Beast Race
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Beast Race
• Devil Survivor / Overclocked: Beast Race
• Devil Survivor 2: Beast Race
• Groove on Fight: demon summoned by Bristol-D

Profile

Megami Tensei II

Nekomata can only be found in the dungeon the priest in the Taishidou temple sends the hero to.

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 III: Nocturne Compendium

Nekomata can evolve into Senri upon reaching level 27.

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.
Nekomata are thought to have originated from Xian Li, fairies of Chinese folklore. Some say that Nekomata who posses vast magical power become Xian Li."

—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE Compendium

Nekomata appear within the bronze instance of Suginami Tunnels. They act as NPCs within the gold and unknown instances. Players are able to acquire a Nekomata tail and female players can dress completely like a Nekomata. The NPC called Nora in Shinjuku Babel is known for dressing as a Nekomata.

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: Strange Journey Compendium

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"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."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

Nekomata can be transformed into Nyan Claws with Mystic Change.

In the 3DS remake, a variant Nekomata is available from Nemechi, unlocked with the octopus form. She costs 100 D-Souls and uses her artwork from Shin Megami Tensei II & and the Devil Survivor series. This Neko can use strong wind magic.

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army

"Cats that live a long life are said to become these. They can speak human languages. Their power vary according to how long they lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead."

—Devil Summoner Devil Chart

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Nekomata is a demon that begins appearing in the latter area of St. Hermelin ???. They'll frequently use Candy Voice and Feral Claw as they attack the party.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

"A cat spirit with a split tail. It has gained magic powers over its long life."

—Persona 2: Innocent Sin Profile

Nekomata is the first Persona of the Hermit Arcana and can be summoned in the Velvet Room once Tatsuya Suou has reached Level 9 and collected 56 Hermit Arcana Tarot Cards. Upon being returned to the Velvet Room at MAX Rank, Nekomata yields the Kitty Claws weapon for Lisa Silverman.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

As a Persona, there's no difference in comparison to Innocent Sin, however, the Nekomata of Eternal Punishment is brown, and the one in Innocent Sin is white. A special Rumormonger Nekomata appears as a NPC in the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. To unlock the Rumormonger Nekomata, the player must donate 100,000 yen to the cat statue in Kuzunoha Detective Agency.

Persona 3 / FES

"Incarnations of long-lived cats in Japanese mythology. They have various powers, including human speech and control over the dead."

—Persona 3 FES Compendium

Nekomata returns in Persona 3, but under the Magician Arcana, where she can be summoned once the Protagonist is at level 5. Her skill set specializes in Fire and Physical attacks as well as negative effects. You can obtain her by fusing Pixie and Apsaras.

DemiKids Light & Dark

"Long-living cat with two tails. This demon can change into a girl and walk among humans."

—Demonary, DemiKids

Known as Two Tail, a shiny gold version of her can be found in the game.

Devil Children Messiah Riser

Nekomata can be obtained by getting ranked S in Center Makai stages.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

Nekomata is a common enemy in the Karma Society Tower.

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."

—Devil Survivor 2 Compendium

Stats

Megami Tensei

Race Level HP EXP Macca MAG Beast 13 56 16 20 21 Strength Intelligence Hit Agility Defense Location 10 11 8 11 8 Bien List of Skills Etna Marin Karin

Megami Tensei II

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Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Beast Neutral-Neutral 19 106 82 12 NOH Strength Intelligence Magic Vitality Agility Luck 1-3 12 12 8 8 14 5 Attack Hit Defense Evasion MPower MEffect Drop 38 17 19 16 10 13 Bead Resistances Resists Expel List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Zanma 5 MP Blasts one enemy with a strong gale. Marin Karin 6 MP Charms one enemy. Feral Claw Extra Claws two enemies. (Dex-type)

Shin Megami Tensei II

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Beast Neutral-Neutral 20 83 46 80 Strength Intelligence Magic Stamina Agility Luck 4 7 8 5 9 6 NOH Attack Hit Defense Avoid MPower MEffect 2 48 41 50 42 9 9 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect

Shin Megami Tensei if...

Race Level HP MP CP Alignment Beast 20 103 54 80 Strength Intelligence Magic Stamina Agility Luck 7 6 8 5 10 6 NOA Attack Hit Defense Avoid MPower MEffect 2 54 42 50 43 9 8 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Level Race HP MP STR MGC VIT AGL LCK 18 Beast 156 90 7 12 8 7 7 Strong Void Drains Repels Weak - - Force - Electricity Obtainable Normal recruit or fusion Evolves into Holy Senri List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Stun Needle Convo Small physical damage and 40% stun to one foe. 76% accuracy, 24% critical rate. Innate Marin Karin Convo 55% charm to one foe. Mind-type. Innate Paraladi Convo Removes stun from one ally. Innate Mana Bonus Convo Equipper's max MP is boosted by 10%. 19 Feral Claw Convo Small physical damage to one foe. 75% accuracy, 25% critical rate. 20 Pester Convo Requests Macca or item. Young female talker to male target or child talker to adolescent target may earn something for free. 21 Mute Gaze Convo 40% mute to one foe. Curse-type. 22

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Level Race Alignment HP MP ST MA AG VI LC 22 Beast Neutral-Neutral 205 99 17 10 19 16 14 Attack Type Single foe/1/Physical/Charm - - Strong Weak Strong - - Strong - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage 100% 100% 100% 100% Weak (150%) Weak (300%) 100% 100% 100% 100% Natural Skills Agilao Mega Claw Retaliate D-Source Skills Diarama Strandi - Item Drops Beast Hairball Life Stone Revival Bead Password EH8N7XyVsv+E8mwN NvT+8huVJHiV8n-w

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP ST DX MA AG LU Beast 37 329 148 43 39 39 51 43 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - Repel Weak Weak Drain - - Ailment resistance None Normal attack Physical, two hits, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Scratch Dance 9 MP 1 to 3 hits of weak physical damage to multiple foes. Innate Pulinpa 5 MP 90% panic to one foe. Innate Beastly Reaction Auto Increases accuracy and evasion. 38 Haste Lesson Auto Boosts agility stat by 20 points. 40 Evolved from Senri (32)

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Movement Move Type Range Beast 10 54 0 10 Walk 1-2 Strength Wisdom Magic Defense Agility Luck MAG 9 12 8 8 14 9 540 Attack Phys Defense Magic Attack Magic Defense Hit Avoid Critical List of Skills Devil's Kiss Mind catch

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

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Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Beast 28 224 84 6 445 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 7 6 8 6 10 8 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Sly 70 46 71 20 84 46 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak - - Force - - List of Skills Marin Karin Dormina Scratch Estoma

Alternate design (3DS ver.)

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Beast 29 237 97 6 461 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 9 7 10 7 12 10 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Sly 76 63 86 24 88 60 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak - Death - Force - List of Skills Mazan Marin Karin Scratch Sukunda

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Level Order HP ST MA VI LU Conversation Investigation 28 Skill 374 15 12 8 12 Sexy Voice Transform, Demonstrate Resists Block Absorbs Weak Frail Fire, Ice, Mind - - - Electricity List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Marin Karin 16 MAG Light Mind dmg to an area +Charm(Med) Innate Rakukaja 14 MAG Raises Defense until battle ends. All allies 29 Force Bullet 30 MAG Adds Force dmg to gun attacks. Duration: Short 30 Desperate Power Passive Raises Fiend encounter rate Max Loyalty

Giten Megami Tensei

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Megami Ibunroku Persona

File:Nekomata P1.png Order Level Type Subtype MAtk MDef Beast 20 Light Prayer 53 42 HP SP St Vi Dx Ag Lu 150 180 29 18 8 26 21 Traits Foolish, Joyful Drops Turtle Candy List of Skills Skill Effect Tarukaja Raises Attack (all allies) Rakunda Lowers Defense (all foes) Feral Claw Light Tech damage (1 foe) Candy Voice Inflicts Charm status (area)

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Demon

Arcana Level Type Normal Rare Hermit 14 None Rough Drink Cat Punch Traits Haughty, Joyful, Foolish A two-tail cat ghost who gained power over a long period of time. HP Atk Def MAtk MDef St Vi Dx Ag Lu 145 50 48 31 30 11 10 10 13 11 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rp Rp List of Skills Skill Effect Feral Claw Deal low Havoc damage to one enemy. Magaru Deal low Wind damage to an enemy group. Blow a Kiss Deal Mind charm ailment to one enemy. (64% chance)

Persona

"Are you Nekomata's other self, meow? Huh... You're pretty cool, mew! Teehee! I'll be your Purrrsona!" Arcana Level Type Bonus Returns ° Hermit 14 None Vi +1 Kitty Claws Traits Haughty, Joyful, Foolish A cat spirit with a split tail. It has gained magic powers over its long life. SP Cost Atk Def MAtk MDef St Vi Dx Ag Lu 14 50 48 31 30 11 10 10 13 11 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - St St - Rp Rp Summon Information Tarot Cards 56 Hermit Cards Mutates into Nekomata mutates into Fukurokuju List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Magaru Deal low Wind damage to an enemy group. 2 Feral Claw Deal low Havoc damage to one enemy. 3 Mamagna Deal low Earth damage to an enemy group. 5 Blow a Kiss Deal Mind charm ailment to one enemy. (64% chance) 7 Aques Deal medium Water damage to one enemy. 8 Zanma Deal medium Almighty damage to one enemy. Mutation Poison Claw Deal low Havoc + Almighty damage to one enemy. May poison. (24% chance)

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

As a Persona

Arcana Level Type Bonus Returns ° Hermit 14 None VIT+1 Meow Claw Traits Snob, Cheerful, Foolish SP Cost Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC 14 47 44 31 30 11 10 10 13 11 Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak - - Mind, Nerve - - Summon Information Tarot Cards 56 Hermit Cards Mutation Mutates into Hotei. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Scratch Inflicts small Strike damage to an enemy. 3 Maha Garu Inflicts small Wind damage to a group of enemies. 5 Throw A Kiss Renders a group of enemies Charmed. (52% chance) [Mind-element] 7 Aques Inflicts medium Water damage to an enemy. 8 Zanma Inflicts medium Almighty damage to an enemy. Mutation Poisonous Scratch Small Strike damage + Poisoned effect to an enemy. (50% chance) Unknown Power Recovery Type Fully recovers HP (or removes ailment in addition).

As a Demon

Arcana Level Type Normal Rare Hermit 14 None Gala Gala Drink - Traits Snob, Cheerful, Foolish A two-tail cat ghost who gained power over a long period of time. HP Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC 112 47 44 31 30 11 10 10 13 11 Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak - - Mind, Nerve - - List of Skills Skill Effect Maha Garu Inflicts small Wind damage to a group of enemies. Throw A Kiss Renders a group of enemies Charmed. (52% chance) [Mind-element] Scratch Inflicts small Strike damage to an enemy.

Persona 3 / FES

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 5 Magician 4 6 5 3 4 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Fire Fire - - - Electricity Skill Card Provoke (Lv 11) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agi 3 SP Deals light Fire damage to one foe. Innate Cleave 7% HP Deals light Slash damage to one foe. Innate Provoke 5 SP Enrages 1 foe. (40% chance) 6 Re Patra 3 SP Assists 1 ally who's been Knocked Down. 7 Maragi 6 SP Deals light Fire damage to all foes. 10

Devil Children Red/Black Book

Class Element Type Exp Level HP MP Common Dark Evil 13 5 66 28 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 9 7 8 7 8 8 List of Skills Zan Poison Scratch Marin Karin Dormina Mudo Zanma

Devil Children Black Book/Red Book (PS)

Class Element Type Exp Level HP MP Common Dark Evil 13 5 66 28 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 9 7 8 7 8 8 List of Skills Zan Poison Scratch Marin Karin Dormina Mudo Zanma

Devil Children White Book

Class Element Type Exp Level HP MP Common Dark Evil 13 5 66 28 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 9 7 8 7 8 8 List of Skills Zan Poison Scratch Marin Karin Dormina Mudo Zanma

DemiKids Light & Dark

Class Element Type Exp Level HP MP Common Dark Evil 13 5 66 28 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 9 7 8 7 8 8 List of Skills Skill Element Cost Effect Cyclone Wind 5 MP Small dmg. 1 Foe Venom Claw Dark 10 HP Small dmg +Poison. 1 Foe Distract Dark 6 MP Tempt. 1 Foe Slumber Earth 6 MP Sleep. 1 Foe Hex Coma Dark 10 MP Small dmg +Faint. 1 Foe Cycloburst Wind 10 MP Medium dmg. 1 Foe

Devil Children Fire/Ice Book

Class Element Type Exp Level HP MP Common Dark Evil 13 5 66 28 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 9 7 8 7 8 8 List of Skills Zan Poison Scratch Marin Karin Dormina Mudo Zanma

Devil Children Messiah Riser

Normal

Number Element Weakness Type Level HP MP 9 Dark Light 5 70 50 ATK MGC DEF RES SPD Quick Call Spell 6 14 1 3 10 33 4 Dia

S-Rank

Number Element Weakness Type Level HP MP 96 Dark Light 14 100 60 ATK MGC DEF RES SPD Quick Call Spell 9 19 9 9 10 33 16 Dia

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Level Race HP MP Drops 15 Beast 112 120 Resists Void Absorbs Reflects Weak - Charm - - Elec List of Skills Skill Effect Charm Slash Moderate Physical damage to a single enemy with a chance to charm Tera Light Earth damage to a single enemy Terazi Moderate Earth damage to a single enemy Sukukaja Increases all allies' agility. Stacks up to 4 times. Void Elec Void Electricity to all allies for one turn Marin Karin Chance to charm an enemy.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

Level Race HP MP Drops 12 Beast 88 102 Resists Void Absorbs Reflects Weak - Charm Force - Electricity List of Skills Skill Effect Charm Slash Moderate Physical damage to a single enemy with a chance of charm Zanma Moderate Physical damage to a single enemy Marin Karin Chance of charm to a single enemy

Devil Survivor

Level Race HP MP ST MA VI AG 19 Beast 148 46 11 4 8 12 Racial/Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Mystic Animal Leg - - - Weak Absorb - Command Skills Paral Eyes* - - Passive Skills +Paralyze Watchful - "Nya? Did you call Nekomata, nya? Purrr... I'll scratch all who step on our territory!" "Nya? Fusion? As long as I get to relax, I guess I don't mind."

Devil Survivor 2

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Gallery

Nekomata as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Redesign originating from Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Artwork as she appears in Devil Children Red/Black Book

Poster fanart in the Shin Megami Tensei Poster Book

Nekomata as she appears in Kyuyaku Megami Tensei (Megami Tensei)

Nekomata as she appears in Kyuyaku Megami Tensei (Megami Tensei II)

Nekomata as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Nekomata as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Nekomata as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Nekomata as she appears in Majin Tensei

Nekomata as she appears in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito

Nekomata in Giten Megami Tensei

Shuffle Time card for Nekomata in Persona 3 Portable

Nekomata as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner

Nekomata as she appears in Devil Survivor

Nekomata as she appears in Devil Survivor 2

Trivia

• The only Megaten games with an American release to portray the folkloric forked-tail are Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army, Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, and DemiKids: Light & Dark Version.
• The Werecat is sometimes confused for her.