Gōra Hakone operates the family bathhouse Kurotamayu alongside his younger brother Yumoto. Standing 190 cm tall, he possesses a serious and mature disposition. His daily responsibilities include chopping wood to fuel the bathhouse and preparing meals, highlighting his role as a caregiver.

Gōra is Yumoto's primary guardian due to their parents' prolonged absence stemming from unresolved matters. He displays deep protectiveness, comforting Yumoto after childhood bullying and monitoring his health during illnesses. This extends to practical guidance, like limiting Yumoto's allowance to 500 yen monthly. Despite his stern nature, he exhibits altruism, such as empathizing with a lonely reindeer monster and offering it food and companionship.

He maintains an unflappable composure toward supernatural events, showing no surprise at monsters or transformations. He once confronted a sand-glass monster disrupting the bathhouse's cleanliness, scaring it away unaided. This calmness likely stems from his hidden past as the former Battle Lover Maximum Gorar, who defended Binan Land wielding a battle axe. During this time, he rescued the young Beppu twins, Akihiko and Haruhiko, from a lobster monster, inspiring their lifelong admiration bordering on obsession – though Gōra remains unaware. His encouragement for them to "make mischief" while growing "big and strong" later influenced their antagonistic behavior before redemption.

He occasionally reflects on Battle Lover responsibilities with quiet pride in Yumoto's growth. His name derives from Hakone-gōra Onsen in Kanagawa Prefecture, with the kanji "強羅" signifying "strength" or "intensity," referencing his physical prowess and resilience.