Banjo Haran (破嵐 万丈 Haran Banjō) is the protagonist from The Unchallengeable Daitarn 3. He is 18 years old, but looks, acts, and is treated as a man at least in his late-20s, possibly even early 30s. More of one of the early-bloomer types. Much of Daitarn 3's operating cost and Banjo's actions in general are self-financed. More than once, despite his hatred for Meganoids, he spared those who showed themselves capable of love, or possessing some code of honour. Among main characters in works directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, he generally has a firmer moral fiber and more scruples than others.
Some of the Super Robot Wars games imply that Banjo may be one of the Meganoids he fights so ardently against, though none of the ones that pose that question clarify one way or the other.
Banjo's voice is provided by the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, who also provided voice work for Gundam's Bright Noa in various roles. Since Suzuoki's passing in 2006, Bright has had his voice actor replaced due to the development of further Gundam projects. With Daitarn 3 being a standalone series, there is little reason for a different actor to provide voicework. Thusly, Banjo has been restricted to using existing voice clips, preventing his series from being as relevant to the plots of SRW games developed since Suzuoki's passing.
Super Robot Wars[]
In many of the games, he's often the benefactor for the entire team. In fact, he funded the Preventers in Super Robot Wars Compact. When all seems lost, Banjo will arrive on the scene (sometimes with a distinct yell of "DAIITAAAARN...COME HERE!!!") and will deliver his boast on how Daitarn 3 is here to smash evil ambitions (along with fixing whatever the problem was).
Super Robot Wars A[]
An exchange occurs between the Londo Bell and Evil Chancellor Haman Kahn during her attempted Axis drop. At the heroes' protests, Haman says that she's only doing what is best for mankind's future. Banjou retorts that she, and only she, decided it, and that nothing gives her the right to commit genocide for her supposed higher ideals.
Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden[]
After the group is sent to the future, Sayaka and Musashi are MIA for a long while. It's finally revealed they are being held hostage by Archduke Gorgon, at which point he desires to use them as human shields. Banjou honestly declares he doesn't care how many people he'll have to kill, he won't let Gorgon live in this world anymore. His delivery is so bitter and cold Gorgon backs down and hands over Sayaka, Musashi and Daitarn's support crew, no strings attached.
Super Robot Wars ZII[]
Haran Banjou, with his heartfelt declaration that he would never forgive anyone who would steal the sun from the people, becomes the only member of ZEXIS to succeed in frightening Lordgenome.
Super Robot Wars ZII: Reborn the World[]
Banjō, with the help of Roger Smith, change Code Geass history by keeping both Shirley AND Euphie from being killed off, provided you obtain sufficient "Zero points".