Doubutsu Kato (動物過渡, lit. "Animal Crossing"), a free city that lies at the crossroads of the spiritual world. Beyond the heights of the rose wall is a vast population containing a multitude of races, tribes, and creeds. Of the various races that dwell here, the henge yokai command the greatest wealth and respect. Among these shape-shifting animal tribes, the twelve most illustrious and powerful, whom are known as the twelve tribes of the zodiac, rule over the bustling Doubutsu Kato.