Baymax & Mochi – A Charming Spin-Off Nearly Four Years Later

Valentine’s Eve, otherwise known as “Galentine’s Day” was yet another time of hazbeans falling in love with a new wave of Valentine’s Day-themed Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Bossmerchandise [22] [23] [26] [47], along with an emerald-themed tea party for princesses in the mortal realm [24]. On Valentine’s Day, the day afterwards that is also known as Lara Croft’s birthday and led to the opportunity of Deadpool being nicknamed “Lovepool” for an issue of Deadpool Loves The Marvel Universe on Marvel Unlimited [2] [27] [48] [57], my fiancé and I watched all three episodes of Baymax & Mochi, along with Once Upon A Snowman and Olaf Presents on Disney+ [8] [39] [40] [49]. The short series first premiered on Disney Channel back in the Spring of 2019. Alas, Disney Channel outside of America [37]. We knew you well. Even though the Big Hero 6 franchise originated from Marvel Comics [53] [54], one simply cannot argue that Deadpool would be a competent healthcare companion as well [42] [43] [44]. As for Baymax, I still recall reviewing the trailer for the spin-off series that came three years after Baymax & Mochi and watching and praising it about one or two months later [1] [38] [53] [54]. Until I am satisfied with my care, I shall proceed to review and analyse Baymax & Mochi in 2023 during the announcement and release of the Festival of Friendship update for Disney Dreamlight Valley [8] [10] [11] [12] [28] [58]. 

Some could say I am four years late to the party when Baymax & Mochi first aired on Disney Channel, but I am also planning to re-review “Murder Family”, the first episode of the first season of Helluva Boss once its French dub from the amazing Hazbin Hotel French dub team is released [21] [46] [51] [52]. [11]

I also hope my fellow gamers have had a great Valentine’s Day [32] [33], which was probably an ideal date inspired by their favourite franchises [4] [55] [56]. My fiancé and I sure did. Anyway, let us get this review and analysis started. [26]

All three episodes of Baymax & Mochi series handle Baymax’s clumsiness and Mochi’s recklessness well when it came to simplistic but approvable writing [10] [11] [12], similar to “Baymax and Mochi”, the fifth short of Big Hero 6: The Series that first aired back in Summer 2018 [9] [36]. The first episode titled “Flowers and Butterflies” is about Baymax catching plant pots being knocked off a window ceil by Mochi [10]. The second one titled “Mochi and his Toy” is Mochi wanting his toy mouse off a roof [12]. Lastly, the third episode titled “Messy Room” is simply Baymax cleaning Hiro’s room [11]. As quirky as the promotional video forThe Super Mario Bros. Movie is as a plumbing service commercial with The Super Mario Bros. Super Show theme song [5] [35], the premises of each episode of Baymax & Mochi are simple yet provide some artistry involving a bond between a cat and a caring robot [10] [11] [12], which delighted fans of the Big Hero 6 series three years before the release of Baymax!on Disney+ [38]. Furthermore, lasting for only three episodes makes Bayman & Max a potential example of “quality over quantity” and “sometimes less is more” [10] [11] [12]. However, can you imagine if there were at least one, two or three more episodes during its short run?

Tadashi Hamada created an angel from Robot Heaven before his tragic death in the movie [3]. [10]

And here he is with a hairy baby in the cheaper and bolder art style with stronger colours in Big Hero 6: The Series [9]. [36]

How well is each scenario handled in terms of portraying Baymax’s clumsy but compassionate nature and Mochi as a reckless kitty cat, you ask?  Well, in “Messy Room”, the moment of Baymax proceeding to clean Hiro’s room is portrayed as if he was a lyrical dancer as classical music plays from a computer tablet [11]. The ultimate solution to retrieving Moshi’s toy mouse “Mochi and his Toy” is letting him pounce on the wings of Baymax’s super suit that was thankfully not put away by a significant other [12] [20] [29] [30].How Baymax matches each plant plot leads to a wholesome moment of him being covered in by a swarm of butterflies in “Flowers and Butterflies” [10]. Aside from the wholesomeness, there are also some humourous moments, such as a little clumsiness causing Hiro’s room to become messy again in “Messy Room” and a plant plot landing on Baymax’s head and squashing it in “Flowers and Butterflies” [10] [11], which nails the charm of the movie to a T. The trilogy basically took the concepts of “Baymax and Mochi” from Big Hero 6: The Series and stretched it into new moments after dividing it by three to further develop a bond between a feline and a healthcare companion [9] [10] [11] [12] [36].

The build-up of Baymax about to fly in his armour to retrieve Mochi’s toy…only to be stooped by the bobtail kitty pouching on the wings, so that he can get it himself is a pretty good moment of irony [12], which is another example of great humour in a spin-off of Big Hero 6 [3]. [12]

Being wholesome and funny. What more could Baymax & Mochi have done to be an exceptional spin-off of Big Hero 6 [3] [10] [11]? [12]

The most notable aspect of Baymax & Mochi is its splendid and rather eye-catching art style [10] [11] [12]. The Big Chibi 6 series also had a strikingly different art style that quirkily shrieks “Chibi!” [13] [53] [54], but the art style of Baymax & Mochi is sophisticated with more complexity by comparison [10] [11] [12]. It is quite like what you would see in an artistic storybook with vibrant and easing colours. Examples of beauty include the sakura trees in “Mochi and his Toy” and the glitter from the blue butterfly who fist bumps Baymax in “Flowers and Butterflies”. I was especially starstruck at the beautiful scene with all the butterflies fluttering elegantly in “Flowers and Butterflies”. Even the shading, shadows and the shine of Hiro’s cleaned floor that displays a reflection of Baymax’s legs are done remarkably. Did I mention that the animation in Bayman & Mochi is even smoother than the bold and seemingly cheaper animation in Big Hero 6: The Series [9] [15] [17] [18]? What if the deep breathing exercise from the third episode of Keeping Busy At Home With Baymax was in the art style of Baymax & Mochi [10] [11] [12] [16]? That could make me blissfully sink in a pool of cartoony tranquillity, thus possibly making me the next little mermaid [41].

The art style is like scrolling through a series of painted canvases, making Bayman & Mochi a unique spin-off of Big Hero 6 [10] [11]. [12]

And did I also mention that the animation in Big Chibi 6 also consisted of a bolder art style and less smoothness? [13]

Almost four years after they aired on Disney Channel [10] [11] [12], all three episodes of Baymax & Mochi enchanted my fiancé and me on Disney+ [8]. Even though it is nice to look back on what we delightfully witnessed before an unfortunate closure [37], there can still be new experiences to try as time goes on, such as adventures in Super Nintendo World [19]. Another one of them could be the second season of Pixar’s Cars On The Road, considering the sign of it happening at the end of the ninth episode [45]. Could there also be a second season of Olaf Presents with Olaf parodying and summing up other Disney films, such as Sleeping Beautyor a second season of Baymax! with Baymax caring for new patients and possibly some assistance of the heroic Mini Max [7] [18] [38] [53] [54]? Speaking of second seasons, I will still hold onto my optimism for the rest of the second season of Helluva Boss, wondering if there will be a stunning new outfit for Stolas of the Ars Goetia in a new episode [31] [34] [50]. Care for some Devil Hello Kitty cake [6]? The loveable robotic nurse would recommend a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables though. Okay, Baymax. I am satisfied with my care. Thank you very much for the lollipop [3]. 

Even though I was humbled by the wholesomeness and wit of Baymax & Mochi from 2019 [10] [11] [12], we still need to remain cautious in 2023 as Venom will join the league against Lilith as part of new DLC for Marvel’s Midnight Suns next week [25]. [10] [11] [12]

How about a fist bump as part of the big celebration of the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney Studios [3] [13] [38]? Ba la la la la! [10]

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An Animated Appointment With Baymax Awaits This Summer

I guess if Disney had not purchased Marvel in 2009 [29], there would not have been an animated Disney film based on the Big Hero 6 comic book series in 2014 [3] [33]. We were first introduced to Baymax on richly coloured pages back in late 1998, long before the Disneyfied incarnation of him was invented [4] [16] [17]. I recall posing with him as the 2013 version of Lara Croft at MCM Birmingham Comic Con back in early 2016 [27] [36]. Some of our fellow gamers may recall his appearance in Kingdom Hearts III [25]. He sure has some creatively bizarre dreams when he needs to recharge, I tell you [9]! Nothing seems to be stopping his medical services as the trailer for a new series starring him as the titular character was released back in late 2021 [30]. As it has been two days since the release of the second official trailer for the forthcoming series coming to Disney+ [10] [31], now is the time that this Disney desirer expresses her thoughts on such an idea before she receives some medical advice from the loveable healthcare companion, starting with the kind of warm hug Olaf likes after the amazing time she had at the Arcade Club in Manchester [3] [13] [35].

I know it is early to say this, but I just hope I will not have to eat spouts this Christmas, even though the sweet inflatable robot would tell me that they are nutritious [24]. [30] [31]

Some of our dear comic book crusaders may say that nothing will beat the Big Hero 6 comics that began in 1998 and were revived in 2008 [4]. But due to the success of the animated Disney adaption in the mid-2010s [3], will a new series on Disney+ excel for any fan of Big Hero 6 before the release of the teaser trailer for Big Hero 7 [26]? [4]

The new trailer begins with Hiro Hamada waking up to see that Baymax is absent in his room [7] [31]. The reason for this is his new objective; being a healthcare assistant for other humans in San Fransokyo [26]. As shown in the first trailer that was released back in November, he will aim to help run Aunt Cass’ business at the Luck Cat Café after she is advised to rest her sprained or broken ankle and greet an elderly woman named “Kiko” with adjustable volume control and recommend daily exercise [30]. In the second trailer, he will also aim to aid the driver of a fish delivery truck [7] [31]. Unfortunately, the way he accidentally photobombs and upsets a bowl of ramen will show that he can be a comic relief outside of his duties. Although the cat he tries to bond with deflates with him by poking holes in his body, there is a chance that he may be a potential veterinarian. Well, it is not the first time he tried to hold a kitty [8]. Aside from the cause of him being covered in bandages at a school presentation [30], he is always adorable. After all, he was the Most Huggable Character of 2015 [32].

To be honest, I would not be embarrassed if Baymax was my healthcare assistant and he detected that I was having a certain moment of a woman’s life, considering how gentlemanly he would be about it to me [15] [22]. If Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus were rated 12 and T for Teen [20] [21], then there would be a mention of it in the game for a specific reason. [31]

The moment of Baymax running the café at an unbearably slow pace in the previous trailer is a prime example of humour in the forthcoming series. He may be quite absent-minded during duties outside of healthcare, but he is sure to be a fun and tender-natured character as he goes swimming with Kiko and shows support for a young girl at the school she attends. [30]

Aside from Baymax’s efforts to be the best healthcare assistant he can be in San Fransokyo, what other elements in the upcoming short series could be there? There appears to be some source of endangerment and how a character would handle it, such as how Baymax managed to grab a thin wooden stake before it could pop him. There is also a scene of Hiro summoning the army of microbots to let him find Baymax, which could lead to some further character exploration for them, even though they are just little specks with metal that have surreal abilities [3] [8] [11] [12]. Could the other members of the superhero team make a short appearance in some scenes [3]? Perhaps there could be a moment when Baymax needs to be powered up in his superhero armour in the final episode for a satisfying finale, despite how rather unlikely that sounds as that would be more fitting for a resolution of a direct feature-length sequel to Big Hero 6 preferably titled “Big Hero 7” [3]. It is quite ambitious that the third, fourth and fifth episodes will not be directed by Dean Wellins as different directors can provide different developments in terms of storytelling and character progression [26].

Seriously? This fellow is Baymax, not Count Dracula [28]! [31]

Since there might as well be some elements in all six episodes of Baymax! besides the titular character’s clumsiness and helpfulness [26], perhaps there can be some new exploration for Hiro. [31]

Being a modern 3D Disney film outside of Pixar Animation Studios, this upcoming animated series consists of highly admirable visuals [7] [30] [31]. The town of San Fransokyo has a vibe that fittingly combines elements of San Francisco and Tokyo, including the ramen stall that has two lovely lanterns with blossoms printed on them and blossom trees in certain areas. There are also the cartoonish appearances of the human characters to bring out the charming modern Disney aesthetics. The 2D animation in Big Hero 6: The Series may have been considered a cost-cutting decision, but it was still vibrant and faithful to the exceptional character design and colourfulness of the film [11] [12]. The chibi art style of the Big Chibi 6 Shorts was pretty quirky and expressive but bringing back the high-budget 3D style once again sure helps the new series’ potential excel as a brand new spin-off [7] [8] [9] [10] [30] [31]. The return of the beautiful animation from the feature-length film and the dream sequences in the animated series is sure to evaluate the adventurous and comedic nature of the upcoming series. I do not doubt that it will be present in a theatrical sequel possibly titled “Big Hero 7” in the near future of Disney movies. 

As an art lover, I just have to praise the animation. I guess I could live in a town like San Fransokyo. [31]

I also wonder what hair gel Hiro and Sora from Kingdom Hearts use to keep their hair all stylishly spiky [25]? [31]

The first episode of Baymax! will be available to watch on Disney+ on the 29^th of June [7] [10] [30] [31]. It sure will be crazily thrilling to see She-Hulk in live-action on the same streaming service as well this August, just in time after the sixth episode [18] [26]. Speaking of crazy, would you believe that the original design for Sonic the Hedgehog in the first trailer for his live-action adaption made a return as “Ugly Sonic” in the very ambitiously made Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers [6] [14]? But as creative and quirky we can be, we need to be tender-hearted and considerate with second thoughts as we follow our passions [1] [5]. Outside of Disney+, it will not be long until our fellow space cadets blast off with Buzz Lightyear as the story of how his passion for his duties as a ranger began gets told [23]. As for Baymax!, I do not doubt that the adorable robotic healthcare companion will be as respectful and compassionate as he can be in San Fransokyo sometime after our fellow gamers help the league of angry birds rescue their eggs from those pesky pigs in a new Minecraft adventure [19]. I shall not deactivate into Aurora mode until you state that you are satisfied with this analysis [3].

I also wonder what could be next for Disney in a few years after we tune into Baymax’s duties on Disney+ [7] [10] [26] [30] [31]? A sequel to Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers ought to provide some redemption for a full-grown Peter Pan that will lead to him becoming one of the good guys for a very specific reason [1] [5] [6]. I would love to see Elsa find a female love interest in Frozen III [2]. [30]

If any of you would still prefer the Big Hero 6 comics from Marvel or would prefer to wait for Big Hero 7, that is absolutely fine [4] [16] [17]. On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate this article [3] [33]? You have been a good reader. Have a lollipop, but please do not slice your significant other’s head off with a chainsaw [34]. How about a fist bump [3] [24]? Ba la la la la! [10] [26]

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Do You Want To Watch Once Upon A Snowman?

Do you watch to watch more Frozen? Well, ever since after the outstanding acclaim of Frozen back in late 2013 [9], Disney and our Frozen fanatics let its legacy franchise rage on with some expansions [11] [17], including Frozen Fever, an animated short about the celebration of Princess Anna's birthday that was released in theatres with the enchanting live-action remake of Cinderella back in early 2015 [5] [10]. Since I can strongly relate to the ice queen Elsa and see her ice powers as a metaphor for my autism [3], Frozen II was my most highly anticipated film of 2019 [36] [37] [40] [41]. Throughout 2020, the world of Frozen was expanded with several shorts starring a certain snowman who likes warm hugs and a virtual-reality short titled “Myth: A Frozen Tale” [29] [32] [38] [39]. I cannot help but let the title of yet another regular animated short that is yet to stream on Disney+ remind me of Once Upon A Deadpool because it is simply “Once Upon A Snowman” [1] [2] [6]. Aside from that, I am more than delighted that we will get to see more of the innocent and happy-go-lucky snowman in 2020 because I simply cannot stand the negative impacts this year has brought on many of us anymore [8] [21].

Behold! Another Frozen short! Only four more days left until we get to see it on Disney+. [6]

It is confirmed that the short film will take place after Elsa flees Arendelle when her ice powers have been discovered by the public and before Olaf meets Anna, Kristoff and Sven [6]. This is an interesting concept as it is an opportunity to explain how the loveable snowman came to life and what he was up to after he was spawned from Elsa’s wintery magic [33]. A midquel can be a great opportunity to establish some expanded character development. After all, Disney midquels have been done before back in the 2000s [20] [26], including Tarzan II and Bambi II [24] [25]. Heck, speaking of midquels, I would love to encounter a new Tomb Raider trilogy that could take place after the Survivor timeline and lead to signs of another trilogy being exactly like the classic timeline sort of as if it was a midquel to a film [28]. As for Once Upon A Snowman, we Frozen fanatics shall root for Olaf on his quest to find his name during the events of the first Frozen film. It would be worth it after listening to a heart-warming song about reminding someone that you are still with them emotionally a few months ago [31].

I think Olaf needs some lessons from Ly the Fairy from Rayman 2: The Great Escape if he ever wants to learn how to juggle [18]. [6] [33]

ANNA used DOOR! It’s super effective [13]! [6] [33]

In order for a short midquel to be convincing to fans of the first film, its plot ought to be consistent and quite fascinating. It is quite unusual to see Olaf have a sausage for a nose, but it is a sign of some interesting development within his origin [6] [33]. We also see him experimenting with an Arendelle flag, a paddle ball and a comb at Oaken’s trading post, quite similar to how he swapped his carrot nose for a candy cane in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure [17]. Aside from his comedic remark about not being able to juggle after realising that he is alive, we also see an example of how somewhat courageous he can be as he is seen sliding through snow and ice whilst fleeing from a pack of wolves. Seemingly, the premise of the shortly forthcoming short film that takes place before Anna reunites with Elsa is sure to provide a delightful portrayal of Olaf’s origin as he appears to still consist of the same cuteness, cheerfulness and wittiness as the utterly adorable and interestingly developed interpretation of Sam-I-Am from the animated series on Netflix based on Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss [14] [15] [34] [35].

It’s-a-him! Olaf [16]! [6] [33]

As well as a chase scene that could provide some tension within the climax of the short midquel, its pace through the realistic wintery location is part of a highly convincing way of portraying it. The way Olaf’s body often falls apart and how he tries to literally pull himself together makes the chase scene a little more comedic. [6] [33]

Let us look into the visuals once again. Aside from the recycled moment of Elsa taking off her cape and letting it blow away in the breeze [9], the wintery setting is rather dimmed as it is indeed set during the night she ran away from her kingdom [6] [33]. The interior of Wandering Gaken’s Trading Post is detailed with fine wooden textures and a variety of items, including fruit in a fruit bowl, red roses in a vase and Anna’s coronation dress from the first Frozen film [9]. The animation is once again outstandingly done. The particles of the snow and water during the chase scene are highly realistic, thus showing how advanced the 3D animation within certain Disney movies like Tangled can be [23] [24]. Olaf’s lively movements enhance his adorableness, whether he has a nose or not. The fluid running of the wolves during the chase scene and how their eyes glow a tint of orange during the darkness before it make them rather intimidating as antagonists of the short. Since the formula of providing incredible animation has been repeated for the forthcoming short [9] [10] [11] [17], it would definitely be considered to be part of the Frozen franchise hopefully with an engaging plot.

The animation even nails Olaf’s reflection in a mirror in the highly detailed trading post. [6] [33]

We suppose
That with a fresh sausage for a nose,
He'll go along with how the midquel goes
In winter [7]! [6] [33]

Perhaps after the release of Olaf’s origin this October [6] [33], he ought to finally know a Samantha in Frozen 3 [11]. Could this Samantha he gets to know be a love interest for Elsa [12]? I still believe that there could be live-action remakes of Disney sequels in the future when Disney starts to somewhat run out of ideas [40] [41], possibly when I am in my thirties or forties. Nonetheless, I would be delighted to see an animated sequel to The Princess and the Frog that mostly stars the loveable Lottie [27], but does not repeat the same mistakes that Cars 2 made when it came to writing [3] [19]. As for the Frozen franchise from 2013 to the present, I would love to see another short midquel that could go into further depth of Elsa in her icy palace of isolation right after she built it [9]. This Friday, our fellow Frozen fanatics shall look forward to another adventure with Olaf after several delightful moments of him that were uploaded onto YouTube during the lockdowns we had to succumb to for protection during the coronavirus pandemic as coping mechanisms [6] [29] [33]. Despite his fondness of being in the summer [7], the cold never bothered him anyway.

Lastly, I wonder if there will be a new musical number either based on Olaf’s struggle with not knowing who he is or his desire to be in a summery climate. I have teared up a little after listening to “I Am With You” [31], so I am partly expecting a new song in Once Upon A Snowman. [6] [33]

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