Don Hall was presented with the idea of returning to the world of Big Hero 6 via Baymax and to see "what he was created to do". He added that it was unique to focus exclusively on the character as he felt that Big Hero 6: The Series did a good job focusing on the cast as a whole.[1] Cirocco Dunlap stated that a recurring theme in the series is "denial". Each character refuses help from Baymax, which causes more harm to their health both physical and mental. It is only through Baymax's intervention that they finally accept the problem they are facing.[2]
The third episode "Sofia", tackles the concept of menstruation, which Dunlap aimed to explain was not something to be ashamed of, while the fourth episode "Mbita", focuses on fish allergies. The team struggled to show the severity of it, while also trying to make the episode enjoyable.[2] Also, unlike the movie which is categorized as a superhero film, the series was viewed more as a medical procedural.[3]
The series reuses the same assets as the film, but due to the improved technology, the data had to be treated and tested for bugs.[2]
Trivia[]
With the focus on Baymax and the Hamada family of Hiro and Aunt Cass, Hiro's friends do not appear in the series.
Baymax! has the distinction of being the first television series to be produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Previous animated TV series based on Disney's animated films have been produced by Disney Television Animation and other divisions.
The series was banned in the Middle East as well as some (Eastern and Oriental) Orthodox countries due to the series featuring LGBTQ characters.[4]
This is the first Walt Disney Animation Studios production to re-use assets from a previous film, and the first production to reuse the models.
This is also the first Walt Disney Animation Studios production where the character models or designs were updated.
This series implies (but doesn't confirm) that the Lucky Cat Café was originally owned/operated by Hiro and Tadashi's parents, but after they passed away, Cass took control of the café (along with assuming guardianship of her nephews).
Episodes[]
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
1
"Cass"
Dean Wellins
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Hiro's Aunt Cass meets her match in Baymax when an injury threatens to keep her from running the Lucky Cat Café.
2
"Kiko"
Dean Wellins
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Baymax hears a telltale "ouch" as he's cruising the streets of San Fransokyo. But his new patient Kiko, a character inspired by the Japanese American community, doesn't welcome his assistance. In fact, she has no intention of addressing her aches or her fears no matter how many red lollipops Baymax offers.
3
"Sofia"
Lissa Treiman
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Middle-school student Sofia is excited about an upcoming talent show when she finds herself in the midst of a major life change: she gets her period for the first time. Fortunately, Baymax is on hand with unwavering support.
4
"Mbita"
Dan Abraham
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Mbita is happily serving up his family's favorite fish soup in his food truck when he finds himself at a crossroads. Baymax pushes (and pushes) him to change for his own good—but for Mbita, change is hard.
5
"Yachi"
Mark Kennedy
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Hungry cat Yachi fiercely resists Baymax's efforts to relieve her when she inadvertently swipes an earbud and gets it lodged in her throat.
6
"Baymax"
Dean Wellins
Cirocco Dunlap
June 29, 2022
Baymax’s best patients come together in a frantic race to help the healthcare companion when he lands in a dangerous situation.
Story • Immortals • We've Got Dance Power • Noodle Song • We're Gonna Be Good • We Are 4 2 Sing • Dark Matter • Woweroo Rap • B-A-Y-M-A-X • A New Angle • Happy Song • Ba La La La La La La La La • Koo Loo Lee • One Sweet Ride • Shooting★Stars • Fire • Wish Come True • Let's Dream Along • Wonderful Colors • Magical Love
One Day at Disney • Dolphin Reef • Elephant • Diving With Dolphins • In the Footsteps of Elephant • Penguins: Life on the Edge • Howard • Inside Pixar • Wolfgang • PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation • Director by Night • Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage? • Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
Shorts
Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe • Lamp Life • Once Upon a Snowman • 22 vs. Earth • Ciao Alberto • Remembering • Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies
Marvel's Hero Project • The Imagineering Story • The World According to Jeff Goldblum • Pick of the Litter • Disney Insider • Prop Culture • Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian • It's a Dog's Life with Bill Farmer • Muppets Now • Earth to Ned • The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom • 616 • Into the Unknown: Making Frozen II • Marvel Studios: Legends • Behind the Attraction
Arendelle Castle Yule Log • Dory's Reef Cam • Black Is King • The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special • High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special • Muppets Haunted Mansion
