Kotatsu-neko
Cat spirit living in the kotatsu
Kotatsu-neko is a feline spirit from Japanese folklore, who takes up residence in the household's kotatsu (heated table).
Its presence, sometimes harmless and sometimes unsettling, illustrates the series' fondness for yōkai and folklore creatures.
Profile
- Usually appears when the kotatsu is used in winter.
- A Japanese folklore creature reinterpreted with humor.
- Can be mischievous or genuinely frightening depending on the episode.
Techniques
- Transformation