When it comes to achieving feline fame and fortune on the internet, it helps to have a gimmick. Grumpy Cat’s got her perma-frown. Maru loves to goof around in boxes. But now there’s a new kitty on the block who’s kind of the whole package.
He’s huge and fluffy, and with his big paws, any time he’s around is a great photo op. Whether he’s playing with children, taking a bath, or opening doors, Toro’s got that star quality that’s already made him a huge hit on Twitter.
Jumbo-sized Toro might look like he’s got some rare form of feline gigantism, but he’s actually a perfectly normal example of his breed. Maine Coons are known for their large frames, long, luxurious coats, fluffy, pointed ears and massive paws. Toro shot to fame when his owner started uploading a variety of pictures of him to his Twitter account, FakeYashu.
▼ Here’s Toro as an adorable tiny kitten. Look at that snowy white fur and those perfect pink toe beans!
生後2ヶ月頃のトロちゃん。
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 12, 2015
ウチに来た日の写真だよ。
この頃からすごく手が大きくて、巨猫になる予感はしてた(*^^*) pic.twitter.com/0sXmQC5a5L
▼ Before, and after, a whole lot of growing up!
Before-After pic.twitter.com/oxhCkegSrT
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 20, 2015
▼ As we mentioned, Maine Coons are famous for their fluffy ears and oversized paws, which Toro is dutifully showcasing in this pic.
朝から何か怖いものを見た。 pic.twitter.com/UfZYnsfE5H
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 23, 2015
▼ Check out that yawn! He’s like a baby lion!
ガオー!! pic.twitter.com/WDkqFF5S32
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 19, 2015
▼ Like all good kitties, he enjoys playing with boxes.
1F トロちゃんの寝床
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 15, 2015
2F 娘の遊び場
あ、何か来た(*^ω^*)#猫 #cat #メインクーン #mainecoon #ソマリ #somalicat pic.twitter.com/W4O6ndbrdQ
▼ Toro also helps around the house by babysitting and keeping his little human company.
<育にゃん・トロちゃんの変遷>
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 13, 2015
(1)2012/2/16(退院してきた日)
→激ビビリ
(2)2012/3/4
→まだ腰引けてる
(3)2012/3/5
→やっと添い寝
(4)2012/3/6(生後25日目)
→娘を見守る母の眼差し♡ pic.twitter.com/eZxDSf8Aun
▼ The two of them love to watch TV together.
娘の横ではトロちゃんが見張ってる(*^ω^*) pic.twitter.com/ogiPHLs1Hq
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 13, 2015
▼ They also eat every meal together!
次はトロちゃん来た。
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 12, 2015
やっぱデカい気がする。 pic.twitter.com/zm169ynV7w
▼ Toro’s not a big fan of strawberries, it seems.
https://twitter.com/FakeYashu/status/566799016013217792
▼ Toro, taking this “stuff on my pet” meme photo op with good humour.
お客さんが来た時の定番の遊び♪
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 15, 2015
みんなで円になって座るとトロちゃんが自ら中央に伏せる
↓
上にモノを置いていく
↓
身体動かして落としたら負け
トロは何度も同じ場所に伏せ直すから、彼なりにおもてなしの一種としてやってると思われるw pic.twitter.com/HuVFFacU86
▼ Remember when we reported recently that Japan’s cats have been really getting into the Hina Matsuri celebrations this year? Well, Toro’s no exception!
今日は #ひな祭り ということで、ウチのお雛様とお姫様と猫様と猫様! pic.twitter.com/WNNCHdeDIM
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 3, 2015
▼ Look at the size of him!
https://twitter.com/FakeYashu/status/565655571932909568
▼ Toro’s body length makes him super-stretchy and tall.
実は・・・
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 9, 2015
もうすぐ2人目が産まれるんです♪ pic.twitter.com/L3ylBYxv6O
▼ Look how much fur Toro sheds after a brushing! You can never wear black in Toro’s house.
久しぶりにトロちゃんのブラッシングしたら、トロちゃんもう1匹出来たwww
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 28, 2015
キャットタワーの前に置くだけで、そこにトロちゃんがいるかのような存在感!
抜け毛だけでもツナちゃんより大きいこのスケール感!
さて、何に使おかな(*^ω^*) pic.twitter.com/D9xMgJEmCT
▼ Toro also loves bath time. Not his own bath time, of course.
お風呂タイム(*^ω^*) pic.twitter.com/i984oMWPry
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 27, 2015
▼ No, Toro prefers to watch…
まったりお風呂ターイム(*^ω^*) pic.twitter.com/CjImscGfAe
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 19, 2015
▼ Toro isn’t all sweetness and light, though. He has a dark side, and maintains his place as top cat in the pecking order by beating up his chum every now and then.
お、ネコってそんな体位もアリなんか(*´◒`*) pic.twitter.com/SPGF9osZ8r
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 24, 2015
▼ …Or is he just feeling frisky? Yikes, what is this, kitty purr-n?
ケンカするかと思えば・・・
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 24, 2015
おい、君たち、手術済のはずや(*´◒`*) pic.twitter.com/sxM2buP67c
▼ He’s even got his own fan-art!
友達にトロちゃんの絵描いてもらったよ♪ pic.twitter.com/HGuAHUbemi
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) February 19, 2015
▼ Finally, here’s a video of Toro opening a door. No opposable thumbs? No problem with paws this size!
トロちゃんが言ってた。
— やしゅう☻8y♀&5y♂&2y4m♂&8m♀ (@FakeYashu) March 13, 2015
『ドア開けるのにジャンプするなんて邪道』 pic.twitter.com/l0brNMiVHP
If you’d like to see more of Toro in the future and help him on his way to super-stardom, be sure to follow his owner on Twitter!
Source: Naver Matome
Main Image: Twitter @FakeYashu
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