Meet the Cats Behind Black Cat Botanicals
Behind the incense smoke, ritual oils, scattered herbs, candle wax, and endless creative chaos is the feline heart of Black Cat Botanicals.
Our beloved black cats are more than inspiration — they are part of the spirit of this brand itself.
Kirito and Yoruichi, the black cat sisters who inspired our name and logo, became the foundation of Black Cat Botanicals and the reason this journey began. Their presence reminded us of the quiet magic animals carry: intuitive, mysterious, protective, comforting, mischievous, and deeply sacred.
To us, black cats symbolize:
intuition,
protection,
independence,
luck,
shadow work,
and the beauty of being misunderstood yet deeply powerful.
Their story also reflects something deeply important to us — advocating for black cats in shelters. Despite their loving nature and incredible personalities, black cats often face lower adoption rates due to superstition and stigma. Through Black Cat Botanicals, we hope to help celebrate their beauty and encourage others to see the magic they truly are.
But the coven does not end there.
Over time, our cats have become part of the personality and energy behind the brand itself — often supervising production, interrupting packaging, stealing crafting supplies, sitting directly on inventory, or blessing ritual work with absolute chaos.
You may occasionally hear them lovingly referred to as:
• Chief Chaos Officers
• Ritual Supervisors
• Familiar Council Members
• Directors of Interference & Oversight
• Professional Shelf Inspectors
And honestly…
those titles are earned.
From late-night incense dipping sessions to candle pouring, label redesigns, ritual crafting, and market preparation, the cats have been there through every stage of Black Cat Botanicals’ evolution.
They are part of our home.
Part of our magic.
Part of our story.
And in true black cat fashion, they continue to remind us that magic is not always polished or perfect — sometimes it is playful, feral, comforting, curious, and gloriously chaotic.
We would not have it any other way.
Meet the Coven Behind Black Cat Botanicals
Behind every ritual oil, incense blend, candle, spell jar, and late-night creative spiral is the feline coven that keeps Black Cat Botanicals running… or actively prevents productivity in the most magical ways possible.
While Black Cat Botanicals may appear to operate like a functional gothic apothecary, the truth is that most daily operations are overseen by cats with wildly different levels of professionalism.
And honestly?
We would not have it any other way.
Kirito
CEO of Rituals
Kirito is the spiritual backbone of Black Cat Botanicals and takes her role in ritual supervision very seriously.
From overseeing altar work and monitoring incense production to silently judging spell jar placement from across the room, she carries the energy of a true ritual authority. If something sacred is happening, chances are Kirito has already claimed the space as her own.
Professional specialties include:
• Supervising rituals
• Sitting directly in the middle of altar layouts
• Energy observation
• Quietly embodying ancient familiar energy
Raymond
Office Manager
Raymond keeps the operation running with the exhausted energy of someone trying to maintain order in a company that absolutely refuses to be orderly.
He oversees inventory inspections, paperwork interruptions, booth supervision, and quality control — usually from the exact spot someone else needs to be using.
Professional specialties include:
• Administrative oversight
• Inventory monitoring
• Supervising shipping operations
• Staring judgmentally during packaging
Majin Buu
CEO of Chaos
Majin Buu is not responsible for productivity, organization, or peace.
Majin Buu is responsible for chaos.
Whether that means attacking packaging supplies, knocking over carefully arranged displays, launching surprise zoomies through ritual spaces, or creating absolute mayhem during production days, Buu approaches every task with unmatched commitment to disorder.
Professional specialties include:
• Operational sabotage
• Sudden destruction of organized spaces
• Emotional support through violence
• Causing problems on purpose
Ryuk
Intern of Chaos
Ryuk is currently training under Majin Buu and shows incredible promise in the field of complete nonsense.
As an intern, Ryuk specializes in:
biting ankles,
stealing supplies,
causing confusion,
and learning advanced chaos techniques at alarming speed.
Despite his questionable qualifications, Ryuk remains an important part of the team and contributes heavily to overall household gremlin energy.
Professional specialties include:
• Unauthorized attacks
• Supply theft
• Tiny criminal behavior
• Learning chaos mentorship skills
Grey
CEO of Foraging & Outdoor Acquisition
Grey operates primarily in the field and oversees all outdoor reconnaissance, perimeter patrol, and highly classified wilderness operations.
A seasoned explorer and hunter, Grey contributes essential outdoor expertise to the coven and maintains awareness of all suspicious activity occurring beyond the walls of the apothecary.
Professional specialties include:
• Outdoor patrol
• Wilderness reconnaissance
• Foraging supervision
• Guardian of the perimeter
Yoruichi
Reluctant Employee
Yoruichi technically works here.
However, she would like it formally documented that she prefers naps, warm sunlight, soft blankets, snacks, and belly rubs over labor of any kind.
While she occasionally contributes moral support and atmospheric beauty to the workspace, she largely rejects the demands of structured employment in favor of luxury and personal comfort.
Frankly, she has earned that right.
Professional specialties include:
• Sleeping through meetings
• Supervising from soft blankets
• Looking beautiful while avoiding responsibility
• Accepting compensation exclusively in affection
Together, this chaotic familiar council forms the heart of Black Cat Botanicals.
They are part of our home, our rituals, our creativity, and the spirit behind everything we create. From production nights and market prep to quiet ritual mornings and absolute household madness, the coven remains involved in every stage of the journey.
Because behind every gothic apothecary…
there is usually at least one cat sitting on the inventory.
Yoruichi and Kirito
"Black cats will never go out of style; they’re timelessly chic!"
"Cats remind us to be curious, explore the unknown and live life on our own terms."