"Drop everything. Save the world."
Big Hero 6 - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Hiro Hamada
Ryan Potter
Motivation
Initially motivated by self-interest, then by revenge for Tadashi's death, and finally by the desire to protect his friends and the innocent.
Character Arc
Starts as an aimless genius wasting potential, moves into a vengeful vigilante after tragedy, and evolves into a selfless hero who understands that helping others is the true way to honor his brother.
Baymax
Scott Adsit
Motivation
To heal the sick and injured; specifically, to improve Hiro's emotional and physical well-being.
Character Arc
While a robot without feelings, his 'arc' is the expansion of his programming's application. He goes from strictly following medical protocols to understanding the complexities of human emotional needs, ultimately making a self-sacrificial choice.
Robert Callaghan (Yokai)
James Cromwell
Motivation
Revenge against Alistair Krei for the apparent death of his daughter, Abigail.
Character Arc
A respected professor who descends into madness after the loss of his daughter. He serves as a dark mirror to Hiro, showing what happens when grief is processed through vengeance without a support system.