The villains are (a tiny Lemon car) and his henchmen, the Gremlins and Pacers (old, unreliable models). Their plan: Discredit Allinol so the world returns to gas, which Lemons (who can’t run on clean fuel) can still use.
In the Japanese dub, Tokyo is depicted with great cultural detail: neon-lit highways, sushi bars serving wasabi and soy sauce (for cars), and a hilarious scene where Mater mistakes a pachinko parlor for a restroom. Mater’s clumsy, earnest personality is voiced with a tsukkomi (straight-man-to-fool) energy by Daisuke Namikawa, making him sound lovably goofy rather than just "Southern." During the first race in Tokyo, Cars explode after using Allinol. The public panics, believing Allinol is dangerous. However, Finn McMissile suspects sabotage. cars 2 japanese dub
Axlerod announces the – a three-race event across Japan, Italy, and London – to showcase Allinol as the future of clean fuel. Part 2: Lightning McQueen and Mater in Tokyo Lightning McQueen travels to Tokyo to compete. His best friend, Mater (a rusty tow truck), accidentally tags along. The villains are (a tiny Lemon car) and
The Japanese dub emphasizes Professor Z’s villainous laugh ( “Gu ha ha ha!” ) and makes his dialogue sound like an old, grumpy uncle – equal parts sinister and pathetic. Second race: Porto Corsa, Italy . Mater accidentally wins the race (by towing McQueen past the finish line), infuriating McQueen and drawing more spy attention. The Japanese dub features Mater’s “Italian” misunderstandings – he mistakes a Ferrari for a tomato, orders “engine oil espresso,” and says “Ciao bella!” to a forklift. Mater’s clumsy, earnest personality is voiced with a
Final race: . Professor Z aims his camera at McQueen’s Allinol engine. Mater uses his tow cable to swing between buildings, disarms Professor Z, and exposes the Lemon conspiracy to the world (by accidentally broadcasting everything on the race’s giant screen).
That night, Mater discovers the Lemons’ secret meeting under in London (third race location). He learns the truth: Professor Z’s camera emits an electromagnetic pulse that makes Allinol explode on command. The Lemons film the explosions and blame the fuel. Part 6: Mater’s Triumph McQueen is tricked into believing Mater is a traitor. Mater, heartbroken, nearly leaves – but Finn and Holley find him, and Mater realizes he must save McQueen.
He mistakes for an American spy (due to Mater’s accidental presence at a secret meeting). Mater, thinking Finn is just a friendly car, plays along without understanding anything. In the Japanese dub, Mater’s bumbling responses are dubbed with pure innocence, creating classic manzai comedy: Finn speaks seriously, Mater replies with nonsense, and Finn interprets it as code. Part 4: Mater the "Secret Agent" Mater is recruited (against his will, unknowingly) into Finn’s spy mission. Holley Shiftwell, a rookie spy car, gives Mater gadgets: machine guns, oil slick, and a rocket engine.