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

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.

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.

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