The Ancient Era (1000+ years ago)
Native Cats Alone:
- Native cats lived in Neko-kuni before any isekai’d arrivals
- Simpler technology, smaller population
- Origins of Great Torii Gate unknown (even to natives)
- Mythological period, few records survive
- Clan-based society
- Foundation of current culture laid
Origins & Evolution Mystery:
- No Evolution Theory: Cats have always existed in this world in their current form
- There is no fossil record of “primitive” cats or evolutionary ancestors
- Native cats are perfect as they are - no need to evolve, no missing links
- When did the first cat appear? Unknown. Native cats have no creation myth that provides a definitive answer
- Were native cats always sentient bipeds? Unclear. Some scholars believe they transformed ages ago, others believe they’ve always been this way