Maru, the famous Japanese Scottish fold, recently celebrated his 16th birthday. He was just a young cat when he became an internet star. Maru's first video was posted on July 10, 2008. For the 15th anniversary of his internet career, Maru's human mugumogu has compiled a retrospective of Maru's most popular videos, chosen by fans. There's a lot of them, so you might want to consume this video in pieces, but you'll enjoy every minute when you have the time.
It makes me feel old that I posted Maru's first viral video back in 2008, the one that first showed us his obsession with boxes. That video now has 18 million views! Since then, Maru has become a global brand, selling books, calendars, and other merchandise, and appearing in ads and making celebrity endorsements. He has also gained a couple of roommates, the younger cats Hana and Miri. Happy Anniversary, Maru! -via Fark