Hayato Kobayashi

Young Mobile Suit Pilot of the White Base

Young Mobile Suit pilot assigned to White Base. Cheerful and responsible, also a judo master.

Quotes

  • I can hear... Kats...
  • Famous scene confessing his struggle with not being able to beat Amuro.
  • Final words as he fell protecting Judau.

Trivia

  • Name derived from the fighter plane Hayabusa (peregrine falcon).
  • Judo skills utilized in the series, including landing a tomoe nage on Amuro.
  • Even after the First Neo Zeon Conflict, Hayato's name is used as an alias, showing long-lasting influence.
  • In the manga 'The Origin,' his image as an ordinary high school boy is emphasized.
  • Married Frau Bow and has multiple children including adopted ones.

Alternate names

Hayato Kobayashi Judau

Tags

Gundam Mobile Suit Pilot Earth Federation Forces White Base Judo Newtype Karaba Died in battle One Year War Zeta Gundam

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
U.C. 0064

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young man of Japanese descent. Often seen wearing military uniforms or Mobile Suit pilot suits. Gives an active and cheerful impression.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Japanese appearance
  • Physique suited for judo
Iconic items
  • White Base pilot uniform
  • Guntank piloting
  • Pilot suit for GM or Guncannon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sense of responsibility
Detailed personality
Cheerful personality with a very strong sense of responsibility. Feels some inferiority complex towards Amuro Ray but is considerate of comrades. Cherishes childhood friends and allies, strives even on the battlefield.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Judo master
  • Considerate of comrades
  • Has a competitive spirit
Talents
  • Judo techniques
  • Mobile Suit piloting
  • Combat adaptability
Skills
  • Shooting
  • Tactical support
  • Gunnery
Motivation
Protect comrades and survive the One Year War. After the war, protect family and adopted children while seeking revival.
Habits
Sometimes shows resentment or slight jealousy towards Amuro.
Hobbies
Judo, Gundam pilot training
Favorite places
Side 7, White Base
Disliked situations
Situations where he cannot stand out, Dissatisfaction with special treatment

History

Backstory
Of Japanese descent, resident of Side 7. Practices judo, said to have lost family in the Zeon attack. Experienced eviction due to military facility construction, which led to slight resentment towards Amuro. Childhood friend is Frau Bow.
Debut date
April 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1

First battle

Significant event
First battle
Description
In Episode 3, succeeded in sinking a Papua-class supply ship as the gunner of the Guntank.

Buggy escape incident

Significant event
Buggy escape incident
Description
In Episode 20, rebelled against Amuro's special treatment and temporarily deserted, but returned after Ryu's persuasion.

Jaburo capture battle

Significant event
Jaburo capture battle
Description
Rank is Corporal (Lieutenant in the movie version). Injured and confessed jealousy towards the Newtype Amuro.

A Baoa Qu battle

Significant event
A Baoa Qu battle
Description
Mobile suit destroyed, escaped. In the novel version, Lieutenant who awakened as a Newtype and died in battle.

Activities in the Gryps Conflict

Significant event
Activities in the Gryps Conflict
Description
After the war, married Frau and adopted children. Active as an AEUG supporter.

Death in the First Neo Zeon Conflict

Significant event
Death in the First Neo Zeon Conflict
Description
As Karaba commander, protected Judau in battle against Neo Zeon, self-destructed, and died.

Relationships

Frau Bow

Spouse

Childhood friend, married after the war. Also have a biological child.

Amuro Ray

Rival

Viewed as a rival from the early One Year War and felt jealousy.

Kai Shiden

Best friend

Long-time comrades piloting the Guntank together.

Frau Bow

Spouse

Childhood friend, supports each other as wife after the war.

Ryu Jose

Teammate

Piloted the Guntank together, influence continues even after death.

White Base

White Base: unknown

Karaba

Karaba: leader

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1985 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

Movie / Supporting

Theatrical version

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Seishin Suzuki

Voice actor
Seishin Suzuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1st series, Z TV version, ZZ
Notes
Initial role

Shuya Hiyama

Voice actor
Shuya Hiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Z theatrical version

Hideki Nakanishi

Voice actor
Hideki Nakanishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
The Origin, Cucuruz Doan's Island theatrical version
Notes
Current role

Yoshimitsu Shimoyama

Voice actor
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Gundam-san
Notes
Parody work

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Hayato Kobayashi figma

Item name
Hayato Kobayashi figma
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Guntank plastic model

Item name
Guntank plastic model
Category
unknown
Availability
Regular