Monster Girl

A female character who blends human traits with those of mythical creatures, animals, or—you guessed it—monsters. Think catgirls (nekomimi), lamias (snake women), succubi, slime girls, harpies, and more. In anime, manga, and games, Monster Girls range from cute and wholesome to dangerously seductive.

Context:
Monster Girls have clawed their way into pop culture thanks to series like Monster Musume and countless doujinshi that explore what happens when a human falls (or stumbles) into a relationship with a non-human beauty. Some folks are in it for the fantasy, some for the kink, and let’s be honest—most of us for both.

Example Usage:

• “I never thought I’d simp for a spider girl, but here we are.”
• “This VN lets you date over a dozen monster girls, each more exotic than the last.”