SlashFilm is the latest website to debut a brand new Cars 2 character: Shu Todoroki!
Learn more about the Japanese prototype racecar via his official description, turntable video and high-resolution image, all of which has been conveniently compiled below.
Official Description: "Shu Todoroki is a Le Motor Prototype racer representing Japan and bearing #7 in the World Grand Prix. Shu was raised at the base of the active Mount Asama volcano in Japan, and soon became a champion on the Suzuka Circuit. His sleek design sports a fiery red Ka-Riu dragon, which Shu borrowed from Japanese legend because he relates to the small, yet fierce nature of the dragon. His team legacy is filled with victories – his coach, a Mazda, was the only Japanese car to ever win at Le Mans – and Shu hopes to prove his champion-level racing on the international stage of the World Grand Prix."
Turntable Video:
Catch Shu Todoroki (if you can!) on screen when Cars 2 premieres on June 24.
Japanese readers, please weigh in on Shu.
As always, everyone else’s opinion is welcome, as well!
(via SlashFilm)
Last modified: February 2, 2011
How come he doesn’t have Anime Eyes?
Pixar Builder— I think only the female cars from Japan are stylized that way.
And another cool racecar !
Looking forward for the others.
ka or ha ryu, not riu, literally means fire dragon. Here’s the kanji: 赤い火竜