15 Years Ago, Catherine Had Gaming’s Most Complex Trans Representation

Catherine celebrated its 15-year anniversary on July 26, 2026. Below, we examine how this game was an early, if awkward, pioneer in trans representation in video games. When Catherine released in 2011 it was a step outside of the box for developer Atlus. The RPG powerhouse team wasn't as popular as it is today, and while it had built up a solid reputation from developing the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, Atlus had yet to quite break through into mainstream gaming. When the team decid...