Nekoin is an effect NPC that can be found in Shield-Folk World. By interacting with it, Madotsuki will receive the Cat effect.
Appearance[]
Nekoin has the appearance of a pink, cat-shaped coin, with a cat face on both sides. It has two dark red eyes and little violet eyelashes that stick out a little when viewed from the side.
Interaction[]
It is constantly on the move and spins around quickly. It's hard to catch it as it travels around randomly. Using the Stoplight or the Bicycle when trying to catch it is highly recommended. It also displays the standard reactions to the Cat and the Knife effects.
Trivia[]
- It is the only Yume Nikki character on the front page of KIKIYAMA's website other than Madotsuki herself.
- Its name is a portmanteau of "neko" (Japanese for "cat") and "coin."
- The Cat effect references the "maneki-neko" figure, a Japanese talisman supposed to bring good luck and fortune. Nekoin's appearance resembling a coin ties into this, as not only are maneki-neko often depicted holding a gold coin, but they are also used as coin banks quite often. On top of that, tiny coin offerings are sometimes left near the maneki-neko as a request for good luck, fortune, or for wish fulfillment.
- Its design of a spinning coin may also be a reference to the spinning coins of the Super Mario series.
- The cute and simple design and its general shape may also be inspired by popular Sanrio mascot Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty resembles the maneki-neko and was possibly inspired by the figure.
Video[]
Yume Nikki - How to get the Cat