Hiro Hamada
Young Genius Inventor
The protagonist of Big Hero 6, a boy with genius-level invention talent. He overcomes his brother's death and fights evil alongside his team.
Quotes
- “Your future is in your hands.”
- “Inventions have the power to change the world.”
- “With my friends, I'm invincible.”
- “Baymax, initialize!”
- “I'm not alone. Everyone is here.”
Trivia
- Hiro is 14 years old.
- His character design reflects Japanese culture.
- His brother's death is a major turning point in the story.
- Baymax was designed based on actual medical robots.
- Hiro is skilled not only in invention but also in combat.
Alternate names
Hiro Hamada
Hiro
Hamada
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A teenage Japanese-American boy with short black hair. He usually wears casual clothes, with an appearance that suggests familiarity with machinery, as befits an engineering student.
- Height
- 約155cm
- Weight
- 秘密
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Youthful face
- Short black hair
- Intellectual expression
- Iconic items
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- Invention lab tools
- Headphones
- Baymax combo robot
- Robot suit
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Curious
- Detailed personality
- Extremely intelligent and fond of mechanical engineering, but emotionally rich and caring towards friends. He grows from his brother's death, gaining a sense of responsibility and courage. He values bonds with friends alongside his passion for invention.
- Keywords
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- Intellectual
- Brave
- Compassionate
- Responsible
- Team Player
- Emotionally Sensitive
- Challenging
- Motto
- “The future is something you create with your own hands”
- Talents
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- Advanced invention ability
- Genius in robot technology
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Skills
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- Programming
- Mechanical engineering
- Tactical thinking
- Team leadership
- Motivation
- To inherit his brother's legacy, invent technology that saves lives, and contribute to society.
- Habits
- Sometimes becomes so focused that he loses sight of his surroundings. Occasionally makes witty jokes.
- Favorite foods
- Ramen, Sushi, Hamburger
- Hobbies
- Invention, Robot improvement, Science experiments
- Favorite colors
- Blue, Black
- Disliked situations
- Unnecessary violence, Repeated failures
History
- Backstory
- From a young age, he was interested in invention and honed his skills alongside his brother Tadashi. After experiencing profound grief from his brother's death, he awakens to the mission of saving people with his own inventions.
- Debut date
- November 7, 2014
- Work title
- Big Hero 6 (Baymax)
- Media type
- Movie
Brother Tadashi's Death
- Significant event
- Brother Tadashi's Death
- Description
- Through his brother's accidental death, Hiro grows significantly and is driven by a heavy sense of mission.
Meeting Baymax
- Significant event
- Meeting Baymax
- Description
- He forms a team with Baymax, the care robot developed by his brother, and fights as a hero.
Confrontation with the Enemy in San Fransokyo
- Significant event
- Confrontation with the Enemy in San Fransokyo
- Description
- He uncovers an evil conspiracy and protects the city alongside his friends.
Relationships
Tadashi Hamada
Brother
Excellent and caring older brother. The benefactor who showed Hiro the path of invention.
Adelaide Cotter
Guardian
Aunt and Hiro's guardian. Worries a lot but family-oriented.
Baymax
Partner
A reliable partner who fights together, inheriting his brother's legacy.
Go Go Tomago
Teammate
Active together as members of Team Big Hero 6.
Wasabi
Teammate
Supports Hiro as a calm comrade.
Fred
Teammate
Cheerful comrade and mood maker for the team.
Honey Lemon
Teammate
Supports the team technically as a scientist.
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6: leader
Media appearances
Big Hero 6
Movie / Protagonist
2014 theatrical release
Big Hero 6 The Series
Series / Protagonist
2017 TV series
Voice cast and creators
石川界人
- Voice actor
- 石川界人
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical and TV anime
Ryan Potter
- Voice actor
- Ryan Potter
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical and TV series
Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Original author
Oscar Rodriguez
- Creator name
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Role
- Character designer
Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Role
- Animation studio
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Hiro Hamada Figure
- Item name
- Hiro Hamada Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Baymax and Hiro Plush Set
- Item name
- Baymax and Hiro Plush Set
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular