Kisumimi

Kisumimi is a Japanese term, often used in anime, manga, and other forms of Japanese media, referring to characters who possess animal ears. The term literally translates to "animal ears." The "kisu" (獣) part signifies "beast" or "animal," and "mimi" (耳) means "ears." It is a descriptive term, rather than defining a specific type of creature or character class, and encompasses a wide variety of animal ear types, such as those of cats (nekomimi), foxes (kitsunemimi), dogs (inumimi), rabbits (usagimimi), and wolves (ookamimimi). The term is commonly used in fan communities and online to categorize or identify characters with this trait. The appeal of kisumimi characters often stems from their perceived cuteness, exoticism, and the blend of human and animal characteristics.