A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Direction
Lasseter's genuine love for Tokyo Drift shines through.
Practical Effects
Mater's rocket boosters are chef's kiss ridiculous.
Director
John Lasseter
Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Keith Ferguson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Elissa Knight
Tia (voice)
Guido Quaroni
Guido (voice)
Lori Alan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Danny Mann
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Jess Harnell
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Michael Wallis
Sheriff (voice)
Mach Tony Kobayashi
Kabuto (voice)
Robert Ito
Ito-San (voice)
Karen Huie
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Julia Kato
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Sonoko Konishi
Chuki (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This short directly parodies The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, complete with drifting cinematography homages.
Lasseter directed this during Cars 2 development, testing if Mater could actually carry international spy comedy.
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