Cats - Growltiger (Shiki Theatre Company)Growltiger · Shiki Theatre Company

The Shiki Theatre Company presents Growltiger as part of its long-running production of CATS, the beloved musical that has captivated Japanese audiences for over three decades. This figure stands approximately 93mm tall and represents a character from one of the most distinctive theatrical productions in Japan's performing arts landscape. CATS is set in a junkyard where Jellicle Cats gather under the full moon for their annual Jellicle Ball, a ceremony in which one cat is chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life. Growltiger is a theatrical character within the CATS universe—a legendary pirate cat whose story is performed as a play-within-a-play during the musical. The Japanese production by Shiki Theatre Company has developed independently over the years, featuring unique ensemble characters and revisions that distinguish it from western productions, including major overhauls in 1998 and 2018. This figure is produced by the Shiki Theatre Company, the premier theatrical organization in Japan responsible for staging CATS and other major musicals. The 93mm figure serves as a commemorative collectible tied to the enduring stage production.