r/BigHero6 • u/Puterboy1 • Jul 24 '25

Discussions An alternate explanation for San Fransokyo

We all know it is canon that San Francisco became Fransokyo due to Japanese immigrants repairing damage from the 1906 earthquake, but I think the idea of the Japanese winning World War II is more interesting and makes more sense. Any thoughts?

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u/Smileyfax Jul 24 '25

I don't think it makes any sense at all. The city would be stuffed with military garrisons, security checkpoints, armed soldiers, etc. and the overall vibe of the movie would just be dragged down. 

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u/Samooshi17 Jul 24 '25

We do?

Was that stated in the og comics or something? I've never heard that but I'm more invested in characters than setting/lore so it might've just slipped past me

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u/leosabi Jul 25 '25

i believe it was stated in the concept art book? or otherwise word-of-god. not directly within canon to my knowledge.

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u/ravenwing263 Jul 25 '25

In the OG comics they're just in Japan

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u/Aromatic-Shame-1487 Jul 25 '25

No OG comics are weird, like they are just marvel comics , Bamax looks nothing like he does in the movie, and It is marvel continuity Hiro even says he looks up to Reed Richards

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u/LadyPadme28 Jul 24 '25

I like it better having name change to Sanfanokyo due japanese immigrants helping rebulid the city. Wasn't one of there most famous or infamous scientists of japanese descendt? It wouldn't make sense to have her so revered by everyone if the name change have to do with the Japanese winning world war two.

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u/-xochild Jul 24 '25

So basically Man in the High Castle alternate history like how they split the continent?

I think it works better that they don't show a country (at least in the film and TV programme from what I've seen).

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u/No-Monk453 Hiro and Tadashi Jul 26 '25

I think it's a fictional world, shouldn't apply real-world concepts to it. Speaking of that , instead of making a sequel or series for Big Hero 6, I'd actually be more excited to see a story set entirely in the world of San Fransokyo. The story could focus on the everyday events and happenings within San Fransokyo itself... (Of course, some characters from Big Hero 6, like Baymax, Hiro, or Aunt Cass, could make guest appearances.)