For students of the Japanese language, this film is perfect comprehensible input . The vocabulary is specific (racing, espionage, friendship) but repetitive. You will learn how to say "turbo boost" ( taabo buusuto ) and "lemon" (used as a slur for bad cars) in Japanese.
: Voiced by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi (popularly known as Gussan), a well-known Japanese comedian and actor.
The way characters address one another (using -san or -kun ) clarifies the power dynamics and friendships in ways English cannot, particularly the respect McQueen shows to the international racers. 4. Musical Integration
: The Japanese World Grand Prix racer, Shu Todoroki , is a key local hero. His design incorporates traditional Japanese elements, such as a Ka-Ryu Dragon paint job and kanji graphics on his hood.
). Yamaguchi’s Mater is incredibly energetic and emphasizes the "fish-out-of-water" humor during the Tokyo party scenes. Finn McMissile: Akio Otsuka
In the English version, McQueen is a brash rookie. In Japanese, he is voiced by , a member of the legendary boy band SMAP and a massive movie star. Kimura brings a polished, heroic dignity to McQueen. He removes the "cocksure jerk" edge and replaces it with a determined, almost stoic racing spirit. For Japanese audiences, Kimura is Lightning McQueen, having also voiced the role in the first film.
For students of the Japanese language, this film is perfect comprehensible input . The vocabulary is specific (racing, espionage, friendship) but repetitive. You will learn how to say "turbo boost" ( taabo buusuto ) and "lemon" (used as a slur for bad cars) in Japanese.
: Voiced by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi (popularly known as Gussan), a well-known Japanese comedian and actor. cars 2 japanese dub
The way characters address one another (using -san or -kun ) clarifies the power dynamics and friendships in ways English cannot, particularly the respect McQueen shows to the international racers. 4. Musical Integration For students of the Japanese language, this film
: The Japanese World Grand Prix racer, Shu Todoroki , is a key local hero. His design incorporates traditional Japanese elements, such as a Ka-Ryu Dragon paint job and kanji graphics on his hood. : Voiced by Tomomitsu Yamaguchi (popularly known as
). Yamaguchi’s Mater is incredibly energetic and emphasizes the "fish-out-of-water" humor during the Tokyo party scenes. Finn McMissile: Akio Otsuka
In the English version, McQueen is a brash rookie. In Japanese, he is voiced by , a member of the legendary boy band SMAP and a massive movie star. Kimura brings a polished, heroic dignity to McQueen. He removes the "cocksure jerk" edge and replaces it with a determined, almost stoic racing spirit. For Japanese audiences, Kimura is Lightning McQueen, having also voiced the role in the first film.