OVA
Description
Gōra Hakone is the older sibling and primary caregiver for Yumoto Hakone, a role necessitated by their parents' prolonged absence potentially linked to financial hardship or tragedy. Standing 190 cm tall with striking pink-purple eyes, Gōra maintains a reserved yet intensely protective nature, especially concerning Yumoto. Daily responsibilities include chopping wood to heat the family's Kurotamayu hot spring bathhouse and preparing nutritious meals focused on brown rice.
Gōra was formerly known as the Battle Lover "Maximum Gorar," wielding a battle axe during the first CIDE conflict. This identity emerged after encountering a mysterious blue shoebill, leading Gōra to rescue the young Beppu twins from a monster at Binan Land. The twins subsequently developed a deep, lasting admiration for Gōra, who remained oblivious to their fixation. As Maximum Gorar, Gōra wore a princely outfit similar to later Battle Lover designs, featuring a trenchcoat and boots, and fought with remarkable athleticism. Broadcast as a villain, the character's popularity ironically contributed to the show's cancellation due to audience preference for this "antagonist." Gōra gifted the twins a "rice bomb"—a mixture of rice, eggs, shrimp, and mayo—encouraging them to "make mischief" while growing strong, advice which inadvertently shaped their later conduct.
Gōra's personality blends stoicism with deep empathy. Unfazed by encounters with talking animals or monsters, Gōra prioritizes peace in Binan City and reacts sternly to disruptions, like scolding a sand glass monster for dirtying the bathhouse. Profoundly altruistic, Gōra once comforted a reindeer monster by offering rose champagne and organizing a Christmas party, aiding its return to normalcy without violence. Protective instincts center on Yumoto, manifesting in actions like bathing together to soothe him during illness or reacting calmly when captured by the Beppu twins while asking if Yumoto overate. This protectiveness includes limiting Yumoto's monthly allowance to 500 yen, reflecting a view of him as a child. Mysterious remarks, such as declining hot spring baths due to being "unworthy," hint at unresolved personal history.
In the "God of Love" AU spin-off, Gōra is depicted as the Eleventh God of Love and the God of Natural Hot Springs, titled "His Highness King Gorar." Born to Yukiteru and Natsumi Hakone, Gōra trained with the guardian Hashibiro after the demon lord Hireashi cursed infant Yumoto. At sixteen, Gōra sealed Hireashi away until Yumoto's fifteenth birthday, establishing a divine legacy.
Relationships underscore Gōra's impact: The Beppu twins' adolescent idolization persisted, and Gōra's acknowledgment of their growth during a confrontation spurred them to reform. With Yumoto, Gōra embodies parental responsibility, evident in childhood photos and admonitions against fighting, though later supports Yumoto's Battle Lover role as he matures mentally and physically. Shared activities include performing duets like "Oh my An chan" and "Brother Lover Rapper," reflecting their bond.
Gōra was formerly known as the Battle Lover "Maximum Gorar," wielding a battle axe during the first CIDE conflict. This identity emerged after encountering a mysterious blue shoebill, leading Gōra to rescue the young Beppu twins from a monster at Binan Land. The twins subsequently developed a deep, lasting admiration for Gōra, who remained oblivious to their fixation. As Maximum Gorar, Gōra wore a princely outfit similar to later Battle Lover designs, featuring a trenchcoat and boots, and fought with remarkable athleticism. Broadcast as a villain, the character's popularity ironically contributed to the show's cancellation due to audience preference for this "antagonist." Gōra gifted the twins a "rice bomb"—a mixture of rice, eggs, shrimp, and mayo—encouraging them to "make mischief" while growing strong, advice which inadvertently shaped their later conduct.
Gōra's personality blends stoicism with deep empathy. Unfazed by encounters with talking animals or monsters, Gōra prioritizes peace in Binan City and reacts sternly to disruptions, like scolding a sand glass monster for dirtying the bathhouse. Profoundly altruistic, Gōra once comforted a reindeer monster by offering rose champagne and organizing a Christmas party, aiding its return to normalcy without violence. Protective instincts center on Yumoto, manifesting in actions like bathing together to soothe him during illness or reacting calmly when captured by the Beppu twins while asking if Yumoto overate. This protectiveness includes limiting Yumoto's monthly allowance to 500 yen, reflecting a view of him as a child. Mysterious remarks, such as declining hot spring baths due to being "unworthy," hint at unresolved personal history.
In the "God of Love" AU spin-off, Gōra is depicted as the Eleventh God of Love and the God of Natural Hot Springs, titled "His Highness King Gorar." Born to Yukiteru and Natsumi Hakone, Gōra trained with the guardian Hashibiro after the demon lord Hireashi cursed infant Yumoto. At sixteen, Gōra sealed Hireashi away until Yumoto's fifteenth birthday, establishing a divine legacy.
Relationships underscore Gōra's impact: The Beppu twins' adolescent idolization persisted, and Gōra's acknowledgment of their growth during a confrontation spurred them to reform. With Yumoto, Gōra embodies parental responsibility, evident in childhood photos and admonitions against fighting, though later supports Yumoto's Battle Lover role as he matures mentally and physically. Shared activities include performing duets like "Oh my An chan" and "Brother Lover Rapper," reflecting their bond.