Gendo Pose
The purpose of this page is to list occurences of Gendo Pose (also known as Ambassador Pose) in other anime and manga; other types of Gendo lookalikes may also be included at editors' discretion.
While it started out as an offshoot of Tributes to Evangelion, this page is not concerned with whether or not these findings are related to Evangelion in any way. Although it includes all the poses mentioned in Tributes and considered to be genuine nods to Evangelion - these are usually from shows that also contain other, more obvious references - chances are most of the poses here are entirely unrelated to it. Gainax didn't invent the pose, and some of the shows here, such as Detonator Orgun, are indeed older than Evangelion. Folding one's hands in front of one's face as a sign of deep thoughts and/or cunning plans appears to be a rather common character design trope in anime. Gendo simply is the most profilic member of this vast family of posers, and this page exists simply for cheap laughs.
So, without further ado, enjoy the bestiary.
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
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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.
