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In [[Speculative Fiction]] and [[Mythology]], it is not surprising to see characters with non-standard ears. Having non-human ears is a common way of indicating that a character that otherwise looks mostly human is [[Not Quite Human]], whether it be an alien, supernatural creature or human significantly modified through magical or pseudo-scientific means. '''Unusual Ears''' are particularly popular in [[Speculative Fiction]] television and film, where they are used as a relatively cheep way of making a [[Rubber Forehead Aliens]]. [[Pointy Ears]] are by for the most common type, having been associated with everything from demons and [[The Fair Folk|magical faeries]] to [[Star Trek|Vulcans]]. In Japan, [[Pointy Ears]] are called jigokumimi, which translates to "hell ears". |
In [[Speculative Fiction]] and [[Mythology]], it is not surprising to see characters with non-standard ears. Having non-human ears is a common way of indicating that a character that otherwise looks mostly human is [[Not Quite Human]], whether it be an alien, supernatural creature or human significantly modified through magical or pseudo-scientific means. '''Unusual Ears''' are particularly popular in [[Speculative Fiction]] television and film, where they are used as a relatively cheep way of making a [[Rubber Forehead Aliens]]. [[Pointy Ears]] are by for the most common type, having been associated with everything from demons and [[The Fair Folk|magical faeries]] to [[Star Trek|Vulcans]]. In Japan, [[Pointy Ears]] are called jigokumimi, which translates to "hell ears". |
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In Japanese Manga and Anime, cat ears, (''[[Nekomimi]]'') and other types other types of animal ears (''[[Kemonomimi]]'') are |
In Japanese Manga and Anime, cat ears, (''[[Nekomimi]]'') and other types other types of animal ears (''[[Kemonomimi]]'') are particularly popular. Expect some [[Furry Ear Dissonance]]. Another common anime ear type is "antenna ears," which can be seen primarily on [[Robot Girl]]s. |
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== Anime |
=== Anime and Manga === |
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* Nuku Nuku from ''[[All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku]]''. |
* Nuku Nuku from ''[[All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku]]''. |
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* Chachamaru and Chachazero from ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]''. In Chachamaru's case, most people don't seem to take enough notice of it [[Paper-Thin Disguise|to figure out that she's a robot]]. |
* Chachamaru and Chachazero from ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]''. In Chachamaru's case, most people don't seem to take enough notice of it [[Paper-Thin Disguise|to figure out that she's a robot]]. |
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== Live |
=== Live-Action TV === |
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* In the ''[[Beetleborgs]]'' episode "Buggin Out", Flabber sprouts these when he goes through stage 2 of turning into kombat gnat. |
* In the ''[[Beetleborgs]]'' episode "Buggin Out", Flabber sprouts these when he goes through stage 2 of turning into kombat gnat. |
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* And the blue Andorians from ''[[Star Trek]]'' have some expressive antenna for ears. |
* And the blue Andorians from ''[[Star Trek]]'' have some expressive antenna for ears. |
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== Video Games == |
=== Video Games === |
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* Multi from ''[[To Heart]]''. |
* Multi from ''[[To Heart]]''. |
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* The protagonist {{spoiler|Quote}} and Curly Brace from ''[[Cave Story]]''. |
* The protagonist {{spoiler|Quote}} and Curly Brace from ''[[Cave Story]]''. |
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== Web Comics == |
=== Web Comics === |
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* Averted in ''[[Megatokyo]]'', where the android Ping has normal-looking ears with big plastic earrings that contain connectors and LCD's. |
* Averted in ''[[Megatokyo]]'', where the android Ping has normal-looking ears with big plastic earrings that contain connectors and LCD's. |
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