“ Who is this guy? He looks like some kind of evil ambassador. „

The classic pose.

Did someone just say "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.



The Gendo Pose Combattler V (1976) The Pose: way older than Evangelion. Hyouma Aoi from(1976) Cosplay Complex Gourou, the president of the cosplay club, from Detonator Orgun Director Foreston from El Hazard: The Alternative World Gilda from Excel Saga Producer Kitayama from Excel Saga Rikdo Koshi, Miami Guns (opening animation) Yao's father from(opening animation) Yao's Father again (episode 7) Pani Poni Dash Becky from Shakugan No Shana Dantalion from You're Under Arrest (first TV series) Chief Kachou from(first TV series) Sol Bianca: The Legacy Rammy from Dai-Guard Chief Oosugi from Read or Die Mr. Joker from Macross 7 Miria Jenius from Tenchi Muyo GXP Airi Masaki from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Shiro Amada from Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo. Gihren Zabi from the video game Victory Gundam Chronicle Asher from Gundam Wing Zechs Merquise from Gundam Wing cannon fodder Randomcannon fodder Gundam X Fixx Bloodman from Gundam 00 Sergei Smirnov from Gundam 00 AEU politicians from Gundam SEED Destiny Gilbert Durandal from Aquarion (TV series) Gen Fudo from(TV series) Gravion The president of the Allied Governments from Baccano! Huey Laforet from Blood+ Random American military commander from Macademi Wasshoi Eneus(as Fuyutsuki) and Eitarou Sakuma(as Gendo), from

The Gendo Pose (cont'd) Attack on Titan Hanji from Fruits Basket (on the right) displaying a variant of the pose, in which the fingers are not interlocked. (Gendo himself displayed this variant many times.) Sohma Yuki from(on the right) displaying a variant of the pose, in which the fingers are not interlocked. (Gendo himself displayed this variant many times.) Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion Akemi Homura from WataMote Kuroki Tomoki from Shimoneta: A Boring World without the Concept of Dirty Jokes displaying a lovely Gendo, in what is almost certainly an intentional NGE reference. (Especially when you consider that he raised a Rei expy to protect his daughter, and has been manipulating events from behind the scenes for the whole duration of the series. He's smiling in another cut in the same episode because his plans have finally come to a head.) Nishikinomiya Matsukage fromdisplaying a lovely Gendo, in what is almost certainly an intentional NGE reference. (Especially when you consider that he raised a Rei expy to protect his daughter, and has been manipulating events from behind the scenes for the whole duration of the series. He's smiling in another cut in the same episode because his plans have finally come to a head.) Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san (Skilled Teaser Takagi-san), an anime that began airing in January 2018. Nishikata from(Skilled Teaser Takagi-san), an anime that began airing in January 2018. Wotakoi (Love is Hard for Otaku). They never say Gendo, but the scene plays the beginning drum beats of "Decisive Battle" while showing this, and they call out the guy on the left as being the "Fuyutsuki." Characters from(Love is Hard for Otaku). They never say Gendo, but the scene plays the beginning drum beats of "" while showing this, and they call out the guy on the left as being the "Fuyutsuki." Ouran High School Host Club, displaying a Gendo-like pose. Tamaki Suoh's father, from, displaying a Gendo-like pose. Food Wars (食戟のソーマ Shokugeki no Sōma) displaying the Gendo pose, glasses included. Minor character from(食戟のソーマ) displaying the Gendo pose, glasses included. Robotics;Notes displaying the Gendo Pose, with a Fuyutsuki stand-in. Character fromdisplaying the Gendo Pose, with a Fuyutsuki stand-in. Darling in the FranXX, displaying a strong Gendo Pose (in addition to the similarities of their roles in the plot), with a Fuyutsuki stand-in next to him. Dr. FranXX, from, displaying a strong Gendo Pose (in addition to the similarities of their roles in the plot), with a Fuyutsuki stand-in next to him. Yu-Gi-Oh!, with an impressive Gendo (I'd give it a 7/10). He happens to be a bit of a schemer as well, so that works. Seto Kaiba, from, with an impressive Gendo (I'd give it a 7/10). He happens to be a bit of a schemer as well, so that works. No Game No Life, with a lovely Gendo. His hair is actually somewhat darker in this shot than appears to be the norm, and I don't believe he usually wears glasses either. Seems to be a completely intentional reference. 10/10. Sora, from, with a lovely Gendo. His hair is actually somewhat darker in this shot than appears to be the norm, and I don't believe he usually wears glasses either. Seems to be a completely intentional reference. 10/10. Bureau of Proto-Society, from Anno's Animator Expo. Considering Gainax staff's penchant for self-reference, and the character's role as essentially a member of a SEELE-equivalent, if this isn't an intentional reference... well, I'd be very surprised. 11/10. A member of the council that manages human affairs in the short, from Anno's Animator Expo. Considering Gainax staff's penchant for self-reference, and the character's role as essentially a member of a SEELE-equivalent, if this isn't an intentional reference... well, I'd be very surprised. 11/10. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, depicting UCC coffee cans with a silhouetted Gendo Pose on them (as well as a clear reference in the dialogue shown here). Screenshot from, depicting UCC coffee cans with a silhouetted Gendo Pose on them (as well as a clear reference in the dialogue shown here). Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches. He is the student council president, who plans to use the powers of the eponymous witches of the show to engineer an Instrumentality-esque ending in which he can achieve his wish (the which Instrumentality ending is stolen by the protagonist, Yamada-kun). He pushes his glasses up as well, after this shot, only increasing the Gendo similarities. Haruma Yamazaki, from. He is the student council president, who plans to use the powers of the eponymous witches of the show to engineer an Instrumentality-esque ending in which he can achieve his wish (the which Instrumentality ending is stolen by the protagonist, Yamada-kun). He pushes his glasses up as well, after this shot, only increasing the Gendo similarities. Monogatari. He's a bit of a schemer himself, so the pose definitely fits. Deishuu Kaiki, from. He's a bit of a schemer himself, so the pose definitely fits. One Piece. Nami from Mahoromatic, with Gendo Pose/hair/glasses... yeah. Don't need to say any more here, do we? Subcommander Gunji from, with Gendo Pose/hair/glasses... yeah. Don't need to say any more here, do we? A Certain Scientific Railgun S, posing with flashing glasses. Aritomi Haruki, of the secret organization "STUDY", from, posing with flashing glasses. Fate/Zero, doing teh pose. Kotomine Kirei, the main antagonist (among many) of, doing teh pose. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Roy Mustang, the "Flame Alchemist", of Kill La Kill episode 13 exhibiting the Gendo Pose, along with some very Eva-esque dialogue. Sasuga Imaishi. (Dialogue: "No, it's me that I'm afraid of.") Matoi Ryuuko, fromepisode 13 exhibiting the Gendo Pose, along with some very Eva-esque dialogue. Sasuga Imaishi. (Dialogue: "No, it's me that I'm afraid of.") Mob Psycho 100. Here he is in episode 3, doing the pose while conning someone into paying for a fraudulent exorcism. Likely an effort to seem cool and experienced. Reigen Arataka, from. Here he is in episode 3, doing the pose while conning someone into paying for a fraudulent exorcism. Likely an effort to seem cool and experienced. KonoSuba 2, episode 1. In a show that never shies away from referencing pre-existing franchises (such as the Star Wars-esque text crawl at the beginning of this very episode, or the numerous Ace Attorney references in it as well), it seems to this editor that the pose is an intentional Gendo reference. Prosecutor Sena, from, episode 1. In a show that never shies away from referencing pre-existing franchises (such as the Star Wars-esque text crawl at the beginning of this very episode, or the numerous Ace Attorney references in it as well), it seems to this editor that the pose is an intentional Gendo reference.









Bizarro multipart entries etc. that require longer descriptions go here.

Astro Plan

Ain't Gendo without the pose

A Chinese animated show that rather blatantly rips off Macross and Gundam. It has a Gendo clone for a starship captain, fusing Gendo's looks with Lelouche's sweeping hand gestures. Although this guy might have made the classic Gendo pose at least once in the show, it's hard to even be sure given just how ridiculously choppy and cheap the animation is. It just goes to show how important the pose is to Gendo - the glasses, the face and the beard need the pose as part of a foursome.

Death Note

Roger being shockingly cool

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

Two handsome devils

Chief Kitamura





Hellsing Ultimate

Hellsing is a series full of crazy, scheming bastards, who all seem to love the pose. Glowing glasses and stylish gloves add to the fabulousness.

Integra Hellsing, manlier than most men

"Gentlemen, I like war."









Nadia : The Secret of Blue Water

The villain Gargoyle from Nadia : The Secret of Blue Water (also directed by Hideaki Anno) does the Gendo pose. Also worthy of note is that he's voiced by Fuyutsuki's voice actor (Motomu Kiyokawa) and apparently shares Fuyutsuki's facial features under that mask (from the very brief glimpse we get). Bonus points for being polite, cultured and having a very distinctive style of his own while being a magnificent bastard par excellence.

"Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm an Atlantean of wealth and taste..."

Zipang

Zipang, a WWII time travel anime made in 2004, features a truly mind-boggling variant of the pose, courtesy of captain Umezu.