| Character | English Voice | Japanese Voice | Why It’s Special | |-----------|---------------|----------------|------------------| | | Owen Wilson | Takuya Kimura | One of Japan’s biggest actors/singers (SMAP). Brings cool confidence. | | Mater | Larry the Cable Guy | Kōichi Yamadera | Legendary voice actor (Spike from Cowboy Bebop , Donkey from Shrek ). His Mater is less “country hick,” more “lovable goofball.” | | Finn McMissile | Michael Caine | Hiroaki Hirata | Deep, suave, fits the secret agent vibe perfectly. | | Holley Shiftwell | Emily Mortimer | Yūko Kaida | Crisp, tech-savvy, and elegant. |
: The filmmakers spent significant time in Japan to ensure authentic details. They "carified" the Tokyo skyline with air filters and spark plugs and even localized signage to include Japanese puns like "Go-Go Burger". Notable Dubbing Differences cars 2 japanese dub
: The Japanese news reporter Chuki , voiced by Sonoko Konishi | Character | English Voice | Japanese Voice
The dub features a mix of veteran voice actors and popular Japanese celebrities: : Voiced by Hiroshi Tsuchida His Mater is less “country hick,” more “lovable
The standout feature of the Japanese dub is undoubtedly the casting of as Finn McMissile.