The name Batsu Neko comes from the "X" mark on the cat's forehead (In Japanese, X = "Batsu" and Cat = "Neko"). Batsu can also mean "to strike”, "to attack", or "to punish" - a fitting name for this mischievous black kitty who loves to collect skulls and plants. As seen, Batsu Neko miraculously sprouts a plant on its head whenever caring for its precious plants.