10 Hottest Monster Girl Species, Ranked

In case you can't tell from my series Venus Online, Super Babes, and King of Kaiju Girls, I love monster girls. There's something about a woman who's out of the ordinary that appeals to a lot of men, so I know I'm not alone. Here's a list of the most popular species across literature, TV shows, anime, manga, games, hentai, and Internet culture.

10. Orc / Ogre Girls

An orc or ogre girl is usually a strong, fierce warrior with green skin, tusks, and pointed ears, but with distinct female features (i.e. big boobs). They're often portrayed as powerful matriarchs or formidable fighters in various fantasy settings like Warcraft or Dungeons & Dragons. There's been a recent surge in popularity, thanks to subversion and "big strong woman" appeal. Death by Snu Snu.

9. Harpy Girls

Harpy girls go all the way back to Greek and Roman mythology, where they were half-human women and half-bird. They're usually portrayed as women with wings and bird legs. While some people find the talons a turn off, they have their fans for their wild and impulsive nature.

8. Spider Girls

Spider girls are usually human females with spider features like extra legs, fangs, or the ability to spin webs. They range from monstrous beings that lure victims to more sympathetic characters, often with shapeshifting abilities or inherent spider-like powers. Stemming from myths like Greek Arachne or Japanese yōkai, there's an element of body horror that either repels or draws in fans. 

7. Slime Girls

Slime girls are humanoid female creatures made of or looking like gooey, shapeshifting slime. They're usually able to absorb things, change shape, and have abilities like dissolving or trapping. They combine the traditional monster trope of slimes with hotness. Both cute and dangerous, they're really popular in anime, manga, and games.

6. Vampire Girls

Vampire-like creatures have been recorded in cultures around the world, but the term vampire was first made well-known in Western Europe. As an undead creature that feeds on the blood of the living, you'd think they'd be figures of terror, but they've become a huge sex symbol in modern media. The female version is no different. Flirty, hungry, and incapable of dying, the vampire girl is timeless and beautiful. While the male version is a little crowded by edgy or romantic versions, the vampire girl is still a lot of fun.

5. Snake Girls

Snake girls have ancient roots in myths and folklore from Nāga (South Asia), Lamia (Greek/European), Nure-onna (Japan), and Shahmaran (Turkey/Persia). They're usually portrayed as a woman on top and a snake tail on the bottom. They have a blend of feminine beauty and primal danger with a calm and seductive appeal.

4. Foxgirls

Foxgirls (also known as kitsune) are typically shown with a normal human body except for a fox's tail and ears. The number of tails can vary, with more tails often indicating greater age and power, particularly in Japanese folklore. They're more niche than catgirls but have a stronger mystique, made more popular by anime and visual novels. They also tend to have magical abilities to go with their fluffy tails. 

3. Elf Girls

Elf girls are one of the most common female "monsters" in folklore, fantasy, and RPGs. They're usually exactly like human women except for pointed ears and slender bodies, so they're barely monsters at all. From mischievous sprites in mythology to noble guardians in modern fiction like Tolkien's elves, they're usually seen as ethereal and connected to nature.

2. Succubi / Demon Girls

A succubus is a female demon that feeds on sexual energy by seducing men in their dreams. Often appearing as a beautiful woman with dark and sensual features, some have traits such as horns and pointed tails. Starting in medieval mythology as an explanation for nightmares and sleep paralysis, they've become sex symbols with a streak of domination. From mythology to modern porn, succubi are the ultimate bad girls. If catgirls didn’t exist, succubi would be #1.

1. Catgirls

A catgirl (or nekomimi, from the Japanese for "cat ear") brings together human and cat-related qualities, such as cat ears, a tail, or cat-like movements, on an otherwise human body. Some of them have whiskers, paw-like hands, or slitted eyes. They're very popular for their playful, sometimes mischievous nature, and have appeared in every medium from novels to video games with no signs of slowing down.

For more monster girl fun, check out the catgirl, slime girl, and other monster girls in Super Babes!