For a long time now, the Monster Hunter series has had a slight obsession with cats – look at any of the official merch, the range of clothing Capcom collaborated with Uniqlo on, or any of the marketing for the recent games, and you’ll see cats. Capcom has even sold them on toilet paper holders. Yes, really.
In the Monster Hunter universe, though, these furry companions are not called cats, they’re called Felynes; they’re small in stature (but big in personality), have an appearance similar to the domestic cats from our world, are fully sentient, bipedal, and speak our language.
Once upon a time referred to as Felyne Comrades, these cute creatures have been called Palicoes since the 3DS’ Monster Hunter Generations. From the Meowscular Chef in Monster Hunter: World to the weirdly flirtatious version of the character that cropped up in the live-action film, these mascot characters have become integral to Monster Hunter’s world.
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