Baymax!
Baymax!
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Baymax!

"Everyone needs a big hero."

7.5
Yr 2022
Rt 12m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Family
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Series Brief

Overview

Return to the fantastical city of San Fransokyo where the affable, inflatable, inimitable healthcare companion robot, Baymax, sets out to do what he was programmed to do: help others.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Critical reception for Baymax! is largely positive, with reviewers praising the series as a charming, heartfelt, and optimistic collection of vignettes. Many critics highlighted the show's ability to tackle serious topics within a short-form format while maintaining the character's signature warmth and helpful nature. The animation quality and voice acting were frequently cited as standout elements, making the project a pleasant diversion for franchise fans and newcomers alike.

While the consensus is generally appreciative, some reviewers acknowledged the show's limited scope. A minority of critics expressed reservations, describing the series as overly saccharine or unimpressive in its scale compared to the original Big Hero 6 film, suggesting it serves more as a lighthearted spin-off than a groundbreaking addition to the franchise.

“It's heartfelt, warm, and is a salve for increasingly darker times.”

“This heartwarming series is a whole lot of fun, with more than a few laugh out loud moments, but it is also unafraid to tackle some serious topics like death and first periods.”

“Baymax! is more a cute diversion than a groundbreaking series, but each episode is a fun exploration of a moment in a character’s life.”

“The series is made all the more impressive given that each episode runs for less than ten minutes, with the creative team taking full advantage of the seemingly truncated real estate.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

Scott Adsit returns to voice the inflatable healthcare companion in this 2022 animated series. Unlike the high-stakes heroics often associated with the character’s origin, this show adopts a quieter pace. It focuses on short, episodic encounters throughout the city of San Fransokyo rather than an overarching battle.

The comedy comes from the literal-minded nature of a robot navigating complex human problems. While the premise shares a setting with the feature film, the tone leans into slice-of-life storytelling. It remains committed to the core functionality of the lead: identifying physical and emotional ailments and offering assistance until a patient says they are satisfied with their care.

Production Board

Crew

Editorial Staff
Adam DesCombes Brian Estrada
First Assistant Editor
Adam DesCombes
Executive Producer
Roy Conli Don Hall
Production Manager
Christopher Kracker
Creator
Don Hall
Production Coordinator
Tyler Sandifer Aisling McDonough Holly Nellis Kristen Caron
Other
Brian Estrada
Thanks
Michael John Koetter Chris Claremont Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones Steven T. Seagle Scott Lobdell Joe Casey David Nakayama Jennifer Christine Vera
Production Supervisor
Nathan Massmann
Associate Producer
Bradford Simonsen
Colorist
Eliot Milbourn
Production Design
Jim Martin
Post Production Coordinator
Alyse Gellis
Director
Mark Kennedy Lissa Treiman Dan Abraham
Executive Music Producer
Matt Walker
Technical Supervisor
Megan E. Moore
Signal Match

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Keywords

cartoon superhero slice of life based on movie robot companion 3d animation
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 29, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
12 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
283