#mr.mistoffelees

[shiraishi--kanade]

Project Sekai as actors in Cats The Musical. Yes, apparently I'm writing this. [Part 1]

Now, some notes before we begin:

- This is less of a "which character they would be" thing and more of a "if, by Hatsune Miku or whoever else's whim, the entirety of Shibuya's musical stage needed to put on this musical like right now, which roles would they play?" thing. Please don't take this too seriously.

- Some NPC casting, and some double casting because there is... A lot of cats, and some roles I don't feel too comfortable filling with playable characters.

- This is my personal opinion and made for fun only!!

- No particular order, I'm just covering the characters as they come to mind.

- There will be a short summary of each character for people who have not watched Cats but do remember that the plot of this show is... A mess. (Fondly)

- Following the canon and storyline (as much as a theatre production can have a canon). The movie adaptation is not real and cannot hurt me.

- This show is like... Old. There is a lot of bigoted/prejudiced stuff in the original script that I do not in any way condone or support. But it's there, so like, be aware of it.

- The play is canon within proseka universe and I stil haven't gotten over the fact.

With that in mind, let's begin!

1. Munkustrap - Rui Kamishiro.

This is an interesting one because the association is what made me want to make this post in the first place.

Munkustrap is the leader of the group in the musical; he is portrayed as responsible, down-to-earth cat, who, at the same time, has his fair amount of whimsy and fun. He also constantly breaks the forth wall and talks to the viewers; he is the narrator of the play in the absence of off-stage one, in addition to actually staging his own play in-universe.

He cares deeply about the colony's safety and happiness, and is extremely protective on them, especially of the younger members. I think the protective trait and him wanting to keep everyone safe, as well as the more dramatic traits of Munkustrap the narrator and the director fit Rui well and he'd handle them nicely.

2. Rum Tum Tugger - Akito Shinonome

Definitely one of the more popular characters, Rum Tum Tugger is one of the more younger cats. He is egoistic to a dramatic degree, charismatic, energetic, rebellious, flirty and vain. He is also associated with rock-stage and more "novel" music.

I think Akito would be roped into this one just for his appearance and general vibe. But he'd still pull the role off pretty well, because despite Rum Tum Tugger's egoism he is very much still a team player and he cares for the members of the group a lot.

I briefly considered casting Tsukasa for this role, but... Guys, let's be honest. Tsukasa the "if I have to play a romantic interest I will die" would not pull this off when being flirtatious is such a big trait of the character lmao. Akito, on the other hand... (Remember their vocal instructions for CRaZY? Yeah me too)

3. Mr. Mistoffelees - Tsukasa Tenma

Here he is! Here's the guy!

Much like Rum Tum Tugger, Mr.Mistoffelees is a show-off with quite and ego to show. He is a magical cat with mysterious powers and he isn't afraid to show them. His number is quite interesting in two ways: it features the most special effects of the musical, for one, and also sung entirely by Rum Tum Tugger.

The role of Mr. Mistoffelees is also incredibly physically demanding, with most of his personality being conveyed through body language and dancing. The number is so complex that it's actually common to hire professional ballet dancers rather than actors to do it (a likely reason why he has very little vocal lines). I think it's a very interesting Tsukasa role, especially with the special effect and general show-off-ish and confident (though not without reason, as he is very talented) personality of the character.

Additional fun fact: Rum Tum Tugger and Mr. Mistoffelees are often interpreted by the actors, and therefore played, as a couple. I don't even go there but that's a win for a certain category of shippers with my casting apparently. (Which is also why Cats 2019 pissed off so many Cats fans by giving this character a female love interest)

4. Demeter - Nene Kusanagi

Demeter is a an important role, but much is still not known about her past as a character. She is an adult, and we know she is an abuse survivor; either because of this or just by her nature, Demeter is very anxious and easily frightened.

However, that is not everything that is to her; she is sympathetic and mature in the ways some character aren't, as well as brave and protective of others, and her perspective is very valuable to the storyline.

The role of Demeter, I think, would be a little bit of a type-casting case for Nene (aside from age), but her role also demands a good singing voice as she gets more than a few solos and chorus parts in addition to good acting abilities.

Also, in some productions, she's also annoyed with Rum Tum Tugger's and/or Mr. Mistoffelees actings, which is just... Yeah lmao. In some productions still, she is shown to be good friends with Munkustrap.

5. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer - An Shiraishi and Emu Otori

” Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, we're a notorious couple of cats As knock-about clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats”

This duo are the trickers of the group. They are both young and very mischievous, thought their tricks and pranks are always in good fun (or minor enough to be forgiven by the group); they're very energetic and in general seem to be the representation of "youthful fun" (and lack of self-preservation instinct) in the musical, hence the casting.

They also do cartwheels. I was debating between Emu and Saki but decided on Emu because you know what, she deserves to show off her cartwheels. An will just have to keep up with her.

To be continued because my phone is dying (⁠๑⁠•⁠﹏⁠•⁠)

[lozeyart]

mr.mistoffelees for the character opinion bingo :)

I am so normal, SO NORMAL about Misto you have no idea. Like no idea. I don't think about Misto all day every day, nope, sure don't. I just *clears throat* You know I just... I really like him.....

Okay but seriously yes dear lord I love Mistoffelees so fucking much. I fuck with that magical little cat, he's everything I need and MORE

[the-witching-ash]

🐱+ Elliot

Send 🐱 for a picture of my muse’s PETS

Deuteronomy, adopted when Rachel was ten and Eillot was eight.

Mr.Mistoffelees, Elliot’s baby, his fifteenth birthday present.

[groovycolortastemaker]

Mr.mistoffelees and Rum tum tugger kissing

[whatsajinglebellcat]

Back by popular demand...

More Names I gave the cast as a child

Spike

Flower🌻🌼

Rockstar Kitty 1 & 2

Also worth mentioning, I 100% thought as a child these three were sisters; and looking back, baby jingle made a good point

Skibble snakes 🐍

Magical Mister Monopoly

✨Loud✨

@plzdonthitmewithyourcar I hope this sufficed🥺

[meoworterriblebore20]

So me and my friend decided to make more of are wicked, through and through wallpaper

Credit: @was-there-ever

@its-that-horrible-cat

Fic:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/21117320/chapters/50251388

[and-magical-cats]

things lost in Cats 2019: p r e s t o

things gained in Cats 2019: Misto going up into falsetto to sing “a cat so cle-ver”

[bees-in-a-davidbowie-shirt]

i have the ability to draw one character and that is misto

[the-welsh-womble]

[horselulu]

Fu*k

[hatteri]

Inktober: Day 25 - Magical Mr. Mistoffelees from “Cats”

[mmaverdi]

This will always be one of my favorite moments 💖

[trash-art-trash-times]

OK OK OK!

So I was drawing and I was just listing to my ‘shity aesthetic’ playlist and Mr. Mistoffelees just started playing and I forgot he was in here.

I know need to draw Mr. Mistoffelees x Rum Tum Tugger. IT’S GAY TIME BOIS!!

[commander-spaceboy]

Oh!

Well!

I never was there ever a cat so clever as magical Mr.Mistoffelees!✨

[misscellophane-ao3]

Just watched Cats the movie and it honestly wasn’t as bad or disturbing as people made it out to be. I thought it was gonna be horrific and traumatizing due to how people talked about it but it was actually kinda good? Or at least not as horrible as people said it was.

[goatpaste]

“Presto!”

I saw your Ravenpaw design and immediately turned him into Mr.Mistoffelees from Cats (1982) :)

(was also my first time trying out pixel art ^^)

ogughgh this is super cute!! ty for drawin my design 🥺