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{{ | {{Character infobox | ||
|image = Normal Cars 1.png | |image=Normal Cars 1.png | ||
|gender = Male | |gender=Male | ||
|color = Red, gray, white | |eye color=Brown | ||
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|occupation = Japanese drifter racecar | |home=[[Japan]] | ||
|occupation=Japanese drifter racecar | |||
| | |performer=[[Masi Oka]] | ||
| | |first_appearance=''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]''}} | ||
'''Koji''' (Japanese: '''麹''') is a Japanese drift racer in ''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]''. He is also a champion in his home country of [[Japan]], as well as the fourth new competitor that [[Lightning McQueen]] meets in the game. Koji does not have very good boost stats, but his amazing handling and acceleration make up for it. | |||
}}'''Koji''' is a Japanese drift racer in ''[[Cars: Mater-National Championship]]''. He is also a champion in his home country of [[Japan]], as well as the fourth new competitor that [[Lightning McQueen]] meets in the game. Koji does not have very good boost stats, but his amazing handling and acceleration make up for it. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Cars: Mater-National Championship''=== | ===''Cars: Mater-National Championship''=== | ||
[[File:Mater national 3.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Koji racing with [[Sarge]], [[ | [[File:Mater national 3.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Koji racing with [[Sarge]], [[Mater]], [[Luigi]], and [[Lightning McQueen|Lightning]].]] | ||
In ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'', Lightning is driving across the bridge in [[Tailfin Pass]] when Koji and [[Otto von Fassenbottom]] fly by, with [[Vince]] and [[Sonny]] trailing behind them, saying that they joined the wrong race. Curious, Lightning continues to join races in Tailfin Pass until he meets Koji, in a race called [[Canyon Run]]. Unfortunately, Lightning does not speak Japanese, but [[ | In ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'', Lightning is driving across the bridge in [[Tailfin Pass]] when Koji and [[Otto von Fassenbottom]] fly by, with [[Vince]] and [[Sonny]] trailing behind them, saying that they joined the wrong race. Curious, Lightning continues to join races in Tailfin Pass until he meets Koji, in a race called [[Canyon Run]]. Unfortunately, Lightning does not speak Japanese, but [[Mater]] states that he does, though he proves to be lying. Lightning and Koji then form a race with [[Philip]], [[Yuri]], and [[Gerald]]. | ||
Once the race is complete, Lightning and Koji are having a friendly discussion when Mater comes speeding at them and hits a bump, where he goes flying across the bridge, and miraculously lands on his tires. The two are amazed at Mater's stunt, which Mater claims that he meant to do. | Once the race is complete, Lightning and Koji are having a friendly discussion when Mater comes speeding at them and hits a bump, where he goes flying across the bridge, and miraculously lands on his tires. The two are amazed at Mater's stunt, which Mater claims that he meant to do. | ||
Koji can be unlocked as a playable character by purchasing him for 40,000 [[Bonus Points|bonus points]]. He also has an alternate green paint job that can be purchased for 40,000 bonus points. In the Wii | Koji can be unlocked as a playable character by purchasing him for 40,000 [[Bonus Points|bonus points]]. He also has an alternate green paint job that can be purchased for 40,000 bonus points. In the Wii and PS3 versions of the game, there are three more paint jobs that can be purchased for him, all of which also cost 40,000 bonus points. | ||
==General information== | ==General information== | ||
===Physical description=== | ===Physical description=== | ||
Koji is painted red, with white designs towards his rear. He has a black hood and spoiler, as well as the word "Kojimoto" painted on both of his doors in white. He is modeled after a [[Nissan]] | Koji is painted red, with white designs towards his rear. He has a black hood and spoiler, as well as the word "Kojimoto" painted on both of his doors in white. He is modeled after a [[Nissan]] Fairlady Z (Z33), his bodykit could be inspired by the Nissan Fairlady Zs that raced in the JGTC in the GT300 class. | ||
===Personality and traits=== | ===Personality and traits=== | ||
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==Profiles and statistics== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
*Bio | |||
* | *"''Koji comes from the world of downhill [[Touge Racing]], commonly known as drifting. Much of Koji's success is attributed to his light and manoeuvrable style of driving. He prides himself on his ability to take turns with wide, screeching, smoking power slides. Koji treats his sport as a science - he's extremely competent, but he's not so focused that he forgets to have fun.''"{{Cite}} | ||
*Stats | *Stats | ||
**Boost: 2 | **Boost: 2 | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
CarsMNKoji.png|Concept art | CarsMNKoji.png|Concept art | ||
Cars mater-20110126-1353062.jpg|''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | |||
Koji Cars Mater-National.png|''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | Koji Cars Mater-National.png|''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | ||
Cars mater-20110126-1400562.jpg|''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | |||
Cars mater-20110126-1401199.jpg|''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | |||
RC2E78-72.png|Koji at the character select screen | RC2E78-72.png|Koji at the character select screen | ||
Icon Hiro a.png|Character icon from ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | Icon Hiro a.png|Character icon from ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | ||
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RC2E78 78452d1e 9.png|Character icon from ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | RC2E78 78452d1e 9.png|Character icon from ''Cars: Mater-National Championship'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Koji is the only character unique to the game not to speak English despite the fact his voice actor can speak English. | *Koji is the only character unique to the game not to speak English despite the fact his voice actor can speak English. | ||
*Koji's Russian name translated to English, Hiro, is still used in the coding of other languages of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''. | *Koji's Russian name translated to English, Hiro, is still used in the coding of other languages of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''. | ||
{{Cars: Mater-National Championship}} | {{Cars: Mater-National Championship}} | ||
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[[ | [[Category:Game-only characters]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Playable characters]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cars: Mater-National Championship characters]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Racers]] | ||
[[Category:Tuners]] | |||
[[Category:Unlockables]] | [[Category:Unlockables]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Japan]] | ||
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| Color | Red, gray, white | ||||||
| Occupation | Japanese drifter racecar | ||||||
| Main portrayer(s) | Masi Oka | ||||||
| First appearance | Cars: Mater-National Championship | ||||||
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Koji (Japanese: 麹) is a Japanese drift racer in Cars: Mater-National Championship. He is also a champion in his home country of Japan, as well as the fourth new competitor that Lightning McQueen meets in the game. Koji does not have very good boost stats, but his amazing handling and acceleration make up for it.
History
Cars: Mater-National Championship
In Cars: Mater-National Championship, Lightning is driving across the bridge in Tailfin Pass when Koji and Otto von Fassenbottom fly by, with Vince and Sonny trailing behind them, saying that they joined the wrong race. Curious, Lightning continues to join races in Tailfin Pass until he meets Koji, in a race called Canyon Run. Unfortunately, Lightning does not speak Japanese, but Mater states that he does, though he proves to be lying. Lightning and Koji then form a race with Philip, Yuri, and Gerald.
Once the race is complete, Lightning and Koji are having a friendly discussion when Mater comes speeding at them and hits a bump, where he goes flying across the bridge, and miraculously lands on his tires. The two are amazed at Mater's stunt, which Mater claims that he meant to do.
Koji can be unlocked as a playable character by purchasing him for 40,000 bonus points. He also has an alternate green paint job that can be purchased for 40,000 bonus points. In the Wii and PS3 versions of the game, there are three more paint jobs that can be purchased for him, all of which also cost 40,000 bonus points.
General information
Physical description
Koji is painted red, with white designs towards his rear. He has a black hood and spoiler, as well as the word "Kojimoto" painted on both of his doors in white. He is modeled after a Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33), his bodykit could be inspired by the Nissan Fairlady Zs that raced in the JGTC in the GT300 class.
Personality and traits
Koji is very focused on his racing career, but still has fun while doing so.
Powers and abilities
Koji is an incredibly talented Japanese drift racer, with incredible powerslides and drifts. He is a relatively speedy character, with outstanding handling.
Appearances
Profiles and statistics
- Bio
- "Koji comes from the world of downhill Touge Racing, commonly known as drifting. Much of Koji's success is attributed to his light and manoeuvrable style of driving. He prides himself on his ability to take turns with wide, screeching, smoking power slides. Koji treats his sport as a science - he's extremely competent, but he's not so focused that he forgets to have fun."[citation needed]
- Stats
- Boost: 2
- Acceleration: 3
- Handling: 5
- Stability: 3
Portrayals
- Masi Oka - Cars: Mater-National Championship
Gallery
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Concept art
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Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Koji at the character select screen
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Character icon from Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Character icon from Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Character icon from Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Character icon from Cars: Mater-National Championship
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Character icon from Cars: Mater-National Championship
Trivia
- Koji is the only character unique to the game not to speak English despite the fact his voice actor can speak English.
- Koji's Russian name translated to English, Hiro, is still used in the coding of other languages of Cars: Mater-National Championship.