Espeon is based on nekomata (hence the split ends of it's tail), as well as bakeneko, which as both names imply, specifically the "neko" part, are cat-based yokai, with a few other traits stemming from real cats.
I'd definitely say it is without a doubt the most feline-based of the Vees.
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I'd definitely say it is without a doubt the most feline-based of the Vees.