Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo - Characters & Cast

Initially, his motivation is purely to find and defeat Brushogun. This singular focus later shifts to clearing his name and protecting his friends. His underlying motivation throughout the film is to reconcile his duty as a hero with his growing love for Starfire.

Robin begins the film as the stoic, mission-focused leader, repressing his feelings for Starfire in favor of his duties. After being framed and forced to go on the run in an unfamiliar city, his worldview is shaken. He is forced to rely on others and confront his own emotional limitations. His arc culminates in him accepting that he can be both a hero and a person who loves, finally confessing his feelings to Starfire and learning that even heroes need a vacation.

Her primary motivation is to support her friends and get Robin to open up to her emotionally. She wants to understand him better and for them to finally become a couple.

Starfire's arc is centered on her relationship with Robin. She is patient with his emotional distance but also becomes increasingly frustrated by it. Her journey involves understanding that his dedication to being a hero is part of who he is, while also encouraging him to embrace his feelings. A key moment is when she learns Japanese by kissing a local boy, showcasing her alien nature and creating romantic tension. Her arc resolves as Robin finally reciprocates her feelings, validating her unwavering love and hope.

Daizo is motivated by a lust for fame and glory. He wants to be seen as Tokyo's greatest hero, and he is willing to enslave and drain the life from an innocent man to create the villains only he can defeat, thus manufacturing his own legend.

Daizo is introduced as a respected commander and a potential ally. He presents himself as the protector of Tokyo, dismissing Brushogun as a myth. His character undergoes a dramatic shift when he is revealed to be the true villain, a man who exploited a magical artist to manufacture threats and build his own heroic reputation. He doesn't grow but is rather unmasked, his heroic facade crumbling to reveal his greed and ambition.

His sole motivation is to be rescued from his imprisonment and stop Daizo from misusing his power. He endures immense suffering, being slowly drained of his life force by the printing press.

Initially presented as the shadowy main antagonist, Brushogun's arc is a tragic reveal. He is not a villain but a victim. An artist who used magic to bring his creations to life, he was captured and enslaved by Daizo, who used a cursed printing press to harness his power. His motivation is to be freed. He sends Saico-Tek to attract the Titans' attention in a desperate plea for help. His arc ends with a peaceful death after being freed by Robin, finding release from his torment.