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Professor Hamaguchi, Earth's preeminent scientist and former commander of Camp Big Falcon fortress, spearheaded humanity's preparations against extraterrestrial threats. He maintained a close professional bond and friendship with Professor Kentaro Gō, collaborating to design and build the super-electromagnetic robot Voltes V as Earth's primary defense against the anticipated Boazanian invasion. After Gō's forced return to Boazania and disappearance, Hamaguchi honored his pledge to protect Gō's family, stepping in as a surrogate parent and mentor to Gō's children—Kenichi, Daijirou, and Hiyoshi—and fellow Voltes Team members Megumi Oka and Ippei Mine.
Despite his age, Hamaguchi possessed formidable combat skills, personally repelling Boazanian attackers with roundhouse kicks during abduction attempts. His leadership extended beyond tactics; he provided crucial emotional support, helping the team process profound losses like Mitsuyo Gō's death. He actively mediated conflicts, such as reconciling Kenichi Gō and Ippei Mine after Ippei expressed resentment over his forced recruitment and separation from his horse, Eiffel.
Hamaguchi masterminded the revelation of pivotal truths to the team. He disclosed Kentaro Gō's origins as the Boazanian prince La Gour, who fled to Earth following a coup, and corrected Ippei's misconception about his mother's death, clarifying she hadn't abandoned him. Recognizing Ippei's dedication, Hamaguchi also facilitated the emotional reunion between Ippei and Eiffel.
Hamaguchi met his end during a Boazanian scheme to dismantle Voltes V. Captured after the scientist Zuhl impersonated Kentaro Gō's voice to lure the Gō brothers, Hamaguchi identified Zuhl's voice-imitation device. He escaped captivity just long enough to expose the deception and warn the Voltes Team before succumbing to his wounds. His sacrifice cemented his commitment to Earth's defense and team unity, with his duties passing to his protege, Professor Sakonji.
Expanded media, like the *Roman Robo Anime Climax Selection* infobook, identifies Hamaguchi as Ippei Mine's maternal grandfather, though this link remains unconfirmed in the primary anime. His name was derived from series director Tadao Nagahama and screenwriter Shoichi Taguchi.
Despite his age, Hamaguchi possessed formidable combat skills, personally repelling Boazanian attackers with roundhouse kicks during abduction attempts. His leadership extended beyond tactics; he provided crucial emotional support, helping the team process profound losses like Mitsuyo Gō's death. He actively mediated conflicts, such as reconciling Kenichi Gō and Ippei Mine after Ippei expressed resentment over his forced recruitment and separation from his horse, Eiffel.
Hamaguchi masterminded the revelation of pivotal truths to the team. He disclosed Kentaro Gō's origins as the Boazanian prince La Gour, who fled to Earth following a coup, and corrected Ippei's misconception about his mother's death, clarifying she hadn't abandoned him. Recognizing Ippei's dedication, Hamaguchi also facilitated the emotional reunion between Ippei and Eiffel.
Hamaguchi met his end during a Boazanian scheme to dismantle Voltes V. Captured after the scientist Zuhl impersonated Kentaro Gō's voice to lure the Gō brothers, Hamaguchi identified Zuhl's voice-imitation device. He escaped captivity just long enough to expose the deception and warn the Voltes Team before succumbing to his wounds. His sacrifice cemented his commitment to Earth's defense and team unity, with his duties passing to his protege, Professor Sakonji.
Expanded media, like the *Roman Robo Anime Climax Selection* infobook, identifies Hamaguchi as Ippei Mine's maternal grandfather, though this link remains unconfirmed in the primary anime. His name was derived from series director Tadao Nagahama and screenwriter Shoichi Taguchi.