History Main / KindHeartedCatLover

Characters who follow this trope aren't necessarily good guys, but the kind gestures they make is a way of showing that [[{{AntiVillain}} they aren't all bad]] - in other words, a scene where they're petting a cat is an example of PetTheDog. This one crops up in {{anime}} a lot due to the way cats are percieved in Japan, [[CatsAreMean as opposed to much of the Western world]].

--> "How can you not like cats?"

** Also, Hermione's cat becomes a [[ChekhovsGunman Chekhov's Kitten]] later. [[spoiler: He identifies Ron's pet rat Scabbers as being weird and chases him whenever he can. He turns otu to be the disguise of the Animagus and Death Eater Peter Pettigrew.]]

* Hinagiku of ''HayateTheCombatButler'' is an avid cat lover, Shiranui plays a prominent role in her drama scenes with Hayate. The fact that her foster mother is allergic to cats keeps her from having cats of her own. She's also compared to felines for her fear of heights.

* Mikoto from ''{{Mai-HiME}}'' (anime version) has a pair of cats - one white and one black - to keep her company when Mai isn't around. She herself acts [[GenkiGirl cat-like]] a lot.

* In the Film/{{Hellboy}} movies, Hellboy reveals his soft side with his affinity for cats, in contrast to his usual gruffness.

* This is a popular depiction of Nathan Explosion in {{Metalocalypse}} fanworks.[[http://yaoi.y-gallery.net/files/data/5/58/586315-20090805104722.jpg/Xixthe%20-%20Kitties%20Are%20Metal.jpg]] [[http://pics.livejournal.com/gearsmoke/pic/000fp7k9]]

* Pictured above: While Selina Kyle/Catwoman of ''{{Batman}}'' fame [[FemmeFatale is no]] [[AntiHero heroine]], she does keep a number of cats that she cares for deeply.

* The various Misakas apparently have a strong attachment to cats in ''ToAruMajutsuNoIndex''. Or it may just be number 10032 that does. In any case, it's the humanizing touch given to ten thousand clones who do not otherwise have much in the way of identity or character traits at that point. The original Misaka ''Mikoto'', while finding cats adorable and cuddly like most normal girls her age, is hesitant to approach them as the ambient electricity generated by her mere presence causes discomfort in the poor little animals.

* [[HyperCompetentSidekick Judy]] from TheAdventuresOfDoctorMcNinja. A recent chapter was called "Judy Gets a Kitten" and involved... [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Judy getting a kitten]]. [[spoiler:[[Yoshi tried to eat the kitten and ended up being saved. It's sporting an eyepatch.]]]].

* [[HyperCompetentSidekick Judy]] from TheAdventuresOfDoctorMcNinja. A recent chapter was called "Judy Gets a Kitten" and involved... [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Judy getting a kitten]]. [[spoiler:[[MoodWhiplash The kitten ended up being eaten by Yoshi]]]].

** Subverted with Dolores Umbridge, who likes kittens [[TheUmbridge and is a total, horrid bitch.]]

* Sebastian Michaelis from ''{{Kuroshitsuji}}''. Apparently even remorseless, supercompetent demons who will kill without a second thought love cats. Especially silky black strays. Although the "kindhearted" part may not apply...

* Michael Clarke Duncan, a GentleGiant actor. Ask him about his cats.

* The various Misakas apparently have a strong attachment to cats in ''ToAruMajutsuNoIndex''. Or it may just be number 10032 that does. In any case, it's the humanizing touch given to ten thousand clones who do not otherwise have much in the way of identity or character traits at that point. Misaka ''Mikoto'', however, is fairly indifferent towards cats.

Characters who follow this trope aren't necessarily good guys, but the kind gestures they make is a way of showing that they aren't all bad - in other words, a scene where they're petting a cat is an example of PetTheDog. This one crops up in {{anime}} a lot due to the way cats are percieved in Japan, [[CatsAreMean as opposed to much of the Western world]].

* Heracles/Greece, and to a degree Kiku/Japan in ''AxisPowersHetalia''.

** Abu Hurairah is [[NickName well known]] as "[[MeaningfulName Father of All Cats]]" ([[DoubleEntendre err]]...[[ThatCameOutWrong wait]]), WhatDoYouMeanItsNotAwesome? How awesome he is? He stepped out of his home, all cats gathering themselves, [[memeticBadass HELL YES]]!