Gendo Pose
Things this page needs:
- explanation of purpose: this page is strictly for fun, and does not attempt to be a list references, even though it will eventually contain some poses that are more or less confirmed homages to Eva
- disclaimer: Gendo didn't invent the pose, the name of the page is merely a convenient shorthand
- "Ambassador" needs to redirect here
- we should also have a small gallery detailing Gendo's different styles of performing the pose (different finger configurations, mostly)
Blood+
Blood+ really goes to town with the "evil Americans" stereotype.
Cosplay Complex
During the beginning of episode 1, Gourou, the president of the cosplay club can be seen doing a Gendo pose while video conferencing.
Death Note
Considering the nature of the series, it's not very surprising that Death Note features tons of characters doing the pose. The posers include:
- Light Yagami
- Soichiro Yagami
- Chief Kitamura
- Takeshi and Hatori, from the Yotsuba Group
- Roger Ruvie, the superindend at Wammy's House
- Aizawa
Detonator Orgun
A pre-Evangelion Gendo Pose from the 1991 OAV Detonator Orgun, as mentioned in Tributes to other shows in Evangelion. Performed by Director Foreston from the EDF.
El Hazard: The Alternative World
From the 1998 TV-sequel to the El Hazard OAVs. Performed by Gilda, the treacherous captain of the guard.
Excel Saga
Excel Saga, a 26 episode spoof anime that first aired in October of 1999, features a Gendo Pose in the beginning of episode 15.
Miami Guns
In the opening animation of Miami Guns, there is a quick shot of Yao's father behind his desk wearing white gloves in a Gendo Pose.
Also, in episode 7, Yao's father repeats the pose
Pani Poni Dash!
From the "Pani Poni X" trailer at the end of episode 12.
Shakugan No Shana
From the anime adaptation of Shana, performed by Dantalion. The man's a mad (and random) scientist who likes to build technomagical killbots. What's not to love?
You're Under Arrest
From the first 1996 TV-series. Performed by the chief of Bokuto Station's Traffic Division, Kachou (yes, that's his name).
Zipang
Zipang, a WWII time travel anime made in 2004, features a truly mind-boggling variant of the pose, courtesy of captain Umezu.