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Big Hero 6
A vibrant fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics where high-tech superhero action meets a tender exploration of grief. Through the soft, vinyl embrace of a robot, it visualizes the healing process as a journey from vengeance to justice.
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6

"Drop everything. Save the world."

24 October 2014 United States of America 102 min 7.7 (16,304)

Director: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Cast: Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung

Animation Family Action Comedy Adventure Grief and Healing Revenge vs. Justice The Ethics of Technology
Budget: $165,000,000
Box Office: $657,870,525

Big Hero 6 — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Ryan Potter — Hiro Hamada

Hiro Hamada

Ryan Potter

Archetype: The Prodigy / The Grieving Hero Key Trait: Genius-level intellect

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.

Scott Adsit — Baymax

Baymax

Scott Adsit

Archetype: The Caregiver / The Innocent Key Trait: Unwavering compassion

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.

James Cromwell — Robert Callaghan (Yokai)

Robert Callaghan (Yokai)

James Cromwell

Archetype: The Fallen Mentor / The Tragic Villain Key Trait: Obsessive vengeance

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.

Cast

Scott Adsit — Baymax (voice)
Scott Adsit as Baymax (voice)
Ryan Potter — Hiro Hamada (voice)
Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada (voice)
Daniel Henney — Tadashi Hamada (voice)
Daniel Henney as Tadashi Hamada (voice)
T.J. Miller — Fred (voice)
T.J. Miller as Fred (voice)
Jamie Chung — GoGo Tomago (voice)
Jamie Chung as GoGo Tomago (voice)
Damon Wayans Jr. — Wasabi (voice)
Damon Wayans Jr. as Wasabi (voice)
Genesis Rodriguez — Honey Lemon (voice)
Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon (voice)
James Cromwell — Professor Robert Callaghan (voice)
James Cromwell as Professor Robert Callaghan (voice)
Alan Tudyk — Alistair Krei (voice)
Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei (voice)
Maya Rudolph — Aunt Cass (voice)
Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass (voice)
Abraham Benrubi — General (voice)
Abraham Benrubi as General (voice)
Katie Lowes — Abigail (voice)
Katie Lowes as Abigail (voice)
Billy Bush — Newscaster (voice)
Billy Bush as Newscaster (voice)
Daniel Gerson — Desk Sergeant (voice)
Daniel Gerson as Desk Sergeant (voice)
Paul Briggs — Yama (voice)
Paul Briggs as Yama (voice)

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