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{{infobox character
{{Template:NPCBox
| name      = Nekoin
| headercolor = #7d5273
| image     = File:coincat.png
| headerfontcolor = #f2bdda
| caption    = ネコイン (Nekoin, Cat Coin)
| image = coincat.png
| location   = [[Shield-Folk World]]
| location = [[Yume Nikki:Shield-Folk World|Shield-Folk World]]
| role       = Gives Madotsuki Cat effect
| name = Nekoin
| size       = Standard
| role = Gives the [[Yume Nikki:Effects#Cat|Cat]] effect
| killable   = Yes
| size = Standard
| notes      =}}
| killable = Yes
}}
'''Nekoin''' (ネコイン) is an effect NPC that can be found in [[Yume Nikki:Shield-Folk World|Shield-Folk World]].
 
==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:Neko_infobox.gif|left]]
[[File:Neko_infobox.gif|thumb|left]]
Nekoin has the appearance of a pink cat-shaped coin with a cat face on both sides. She has two dark red eyes and little violet eyelashes that stick out a little when viewed from the side. She is constantly on the move and spins around quickly. By interacting with her [[Madotsuki]] will receive the [[Effects|Cat Effect]] . It's hard to catch her because she is so fast. That's why using the [[Effects|Stoplight Effect]] or the [[Effects|Bike Effect]] when trying to catch her is recommended. She shows a normal reaction to the [[Effects|Cat Effect]]. She can be found in a random point of the [[Shield-Folk World]].
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. It is constantly on the move through Shield-Folk World, making it a bit difficult to find and catch. As such, it is recommended to bring the [[Yume Nikki:Effects#Bicycle|Bicycle]] effect to catch up to it. Once caught and interacted with, it will give [[Yume Nikki:Madotsuki|Madotsuki]] the [[Yume Nikki:Effects#Cat|Cat]] effect.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*She is the only Yume Nikki character on the front page of Kikiyama's website.
*It is the only ''[[Yume Nikki:Yume Nikki|Yume Nikki]]'' character on the front page of [[Yume Nikki:KIKIYAMA|KIKIYAMA]]'s website other than Madotsuki herself.
*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 were Maneki-neko often depicted holding a gold coin, but they were also used as coin banks much like a piggy bank. On top of that, tiny coin offerings were sometimes left near the figures as a request for good luck, fortune or for wish fulfillment.
*Its name is a portmanteau of "''neko''" (Japanese for "cat") and "coin".
*A spinning coin may also be a reference to the spinning coins of the [http://www.mariowiki.com/coin Super Mario Series].
*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.
*The cute and simple design and her general shape may also be inspired by the popular Sanrio mascots, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Kitty Hello Kitty].
*Its design of a spinning coin may be a reference to the spinning coins of the [http://www.mariowiki.com/Coin Super Mario series].


==Video==
==Video==
[[File:Yume Nikki - How to get the Cat|thumb|left|335 px]]
{{#ev:youtube|H-hgi9fFz9o}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Yume Nikki Characters]]
[[Category:Effect NPCs]]
[[Category:Yume Nikki Effect NPCs]]

Latest revision as of 17:39, 8 July 2023

Nekoin
Coincat.png
Basic Info
Role Gives the Cat effect
Collectibles None
Events None
Location

Shield-Folk World

Other
Size Standard
Killable? Yes

Nekoin (ネコイン) is an effect NPC that can be found in Shield-Folk World.

Overview

Neko infobox.gif

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. It is constantly on the move through Shield-Folk World, making it a bit difficult to find and catch. As such, it is recommended to bring the Bicycle effect to catch up to it. Once caught and interacted with, it will give Madotsuki the Cat effect.

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 be a reference to the spinning coins of the Super Mario series.

Video