This is the tread to post your Nambu/Chief Anderson Pics, or to ask any questions or provide any information you may have about him.

So let me start with a question that has been touched on in the past: Would what Nambu/Anderson did be considered child abuse? And, considering this program was so specialized what circumstances would happen to have the "children" removed from Nambu/Anderson. (This is something I have been wondering about in my AU. I see Mark, and possibly the others, being removed from Anderson's care for a short time but do not see the reason(s) why he/they are removed.)

Pictures from Fairlight65's site:

Originally posted by clouddancer So let me start with a question that has been touched on in the past: Would what Nambu/Anderson did be considered child abuse? And, considering this program was so specialized what circumstances would happen to have the "children" removed from Nambu/Anderson. (This is something I have been wondering about in my AU. I see Mark, and possibly the others, being removed from Anderson's care for a short time but do not see the reason(s) why he/they are removed.)

In reality, I would always think that it's a terrible thing to send children into combat as soldiers. But, where television is concerned, I can look at it a different way. I think that all the young viewers of Gatchaman/BOTP in the 1970s, children and teens, knew damned well that they, in real life, would never actually be required or allowed to do anything like what the Science Ninjas/G Force were doing on the TV screen, but it would have been exciting to watch characters their own ages actually getting to do dangerous hero-adventure stuff, imagining that they too could do that. Where Dr. Nambu is concerned, I try to tell myself that he alone, years earlier, saw and understood the growing threat of Galactor, but no one at the UN would believe him or listen to him, so he used his position at the ISO to develop the Science Ninjas, but for some reason he either couldn't get any adults to train with birdstyles, weapons, God Phoenix, and in desperation started training his children (hoping that his fears about Galactor would prove to be unfounded), or he honestly believed that it would be many more years before Galactor became a real threat and they would be older, or he would have had a chance to get older candidates for the team by then. I confess I've given less thought to Anderson's situation, but I would probably try to justify his use of children by making it such that only children could get the cerebonic implants, he thought he would have more time before they had to start fighting (and the ones who wanted to opt out would be allowed to do so), or that he was being forced by an uncaring government, desperate to do anything to defend Earth from Spectra.

I would like to contribute some interesting Nambu pictures from Gatchaman Fighter. Nambu fights off Galactor agents without the benefit of the Science Ninja Team: Pulling the ring out of a grenade with his teeth: Using his overheated rifle barrel as a weapon of last resort: Here are some shots of Joe getting angry with Nambu for letting Ken use the Hypershoot (which led to Ken's illness): (I think these pics could be nicely supplemented if anyone has screencaps of Joe belting Nambu in the Aurora ep frm Gatch 1... hint hint...) The team is distressed in Gatchaman II when they rush to the hospital, finding out that Nambu has been shot: And lastly, something I know EVERYONE was dying to see... Nambu in his PJs!

Ok, some of these pics creep me out a bit...just because I don't think of Nambu in any type of "sexual" way...but they are good pics...and some of these are very funny... These are from Allen Rowe, and Wendy Dinsmore, and maybe another artist (I hope I'm not leaving anyone out)

Originally posted by Springie Ok, some of these pics creep me out a bit...just because I don't think of Nambu in any type of "sexual" way...but they are good pics...and some of these are very funny...

Me, I'd say he's not entirely without... possibility. These pictures are making me laugh like crazy, though! I lespecially ove the one with Nambu, Joe and Ken leaving the bar.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Me, I'd say he's not entirely without... possibility.

LB, that's a side of you I didn't want to know about!!!! ITA, some of those are really good, though! FTR, if anyone likes the idea of CHief Anderson being a romantic lead, check out Summer39's Like Riding A Bicycle on ff.net.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by lborgia88 Me, I'd say he's not entirely without... possibility.

LB, that's a side of you I didn't want to know about!!!!

Oh come on, the man is extremely smart, single, in decent shape, has a nice house and, when pushed to it, can wield a rifle quite effectively -he's far from hopeless!

Originally posted by lborgia88 Oh come on, the man is extremely smart, single, in decent shape, has a nice house and, when pushed to it, can wield a rifle quite effectively -he's far from hopeless!

Sure. ITA with all of that... but face it, he's not smexy... there's just no desire there at all. And in fact, the mere thought of it makes me feel all squicky.... ugh. Maybe it's the big bushy mustache... I've never been turned on by facial hair...

Did it again. I seem to be a master at double posting right now.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by lborgia88 Oh come on, the man is extremely smart, single, in decent shape, has a nice house and, when pushed to it, can wield a rifle quite effectively -he's far from hopeless!

Sure. ITA with all of that... but face it, he's not smexy... there's just no desire there at all. And in fact, the mere thought of it makes me feel all squicky.... ugh. Maybe it's the big bushy mustache... I've never been turned on by facial hair...

Is that what it is? I feel the same way about facial hair. Clean, baby face all the way for me .... (at least that is what I always imagine for a D/H. Maybe I am limiting myself too much and that is why I can not find an Eagle.) Can anyone get their photoshop program working and remove Nambu's mustache so we can see what is underneath? BTW LB: thank you for your response to my query. Not that it helps in my AU but it has given me more to think about.

It could be that my BF is brainy, emotionally reserved, has glasses, wears a suit every day, is sixteen years older than me, had a mustache in the 70s (I've seen pictures)... Still, no one compares to Joe or Ken.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Still, no one compares to Joe or Ken.

Amen, Sistah!

[quote]Originally posted by clouddancer Is that what it is? I feel the same way about facial hair. Clean, baby face all the way for me .... (at least that is what I always imagine for a D/H. Maybe I am limiting myself too much and that is why I can not find an Eagle.) Can anyone get their photoshop program working and remove Nambu's mustache so we can see what is underneath? /quote] My Dad has a beard and mustache, and my brother's had a mustache since he was about 20 (except for the five years with his first wife), so I guess I'm used to seeing facial hair on men. The BF is clean shaven. I'd take a stab at photoshopping Nambu's mustache away but the BF is using that computer to install a new printer on the network. Sigh.

Aaah, Dr. Kozaburo Nambu, let me share some of my favorite pics or poses of Dr. Nambu (warning:all of the pics are not of serious or "smutty" nature, if you prefer those kinds of pics, see pics from other members above, ) This is a very nice close up of our beloved director, but wait, is that a piece of RAMEN noodle dangling on his sexy moustache???? Oh no, now the ramen is wrapped around his moustache Now it looks like the ramen is entering his nose!!! And now the ramen is gone, FANTASTIC, Nambu Hakase, you should have joined the show "Utoland's Got Talent" And here are some shots from the anime "Nurse Witch Komugi" in which Dr. Nambu & the KNT made a cameo. Here is a pic of Dr. Nambu (with pink hair and ribbons on his hair, how cute, kinda reminding of Sailor Chibi Moon from Sailor Moon) giving his usual lecture on "The Danger Of Bird Missile" And this is the response from Mugi-maru(the rabbit character)which clearly summarises my feeling sometimes after listening to so many of his instructions. This is a pic from the infamous "Gatchaman Dansen"Video. Oh yeah, SHAKE DA BUTT, NAMBU HAKASE!YOU'RE THE MAN! And finally, Nambu Hakase from the OVA, he is wearing a suit that actually should have been worn in the "Gatchaman Dansen Video".The suit will look so much better in the dance floor, John Travolta will not be able to compete with that.Dr. Nambu's hair is definitely the case of too much hairspray,and whatever happened to his sexy moustache???

Originally posted by clouddancer Can anyone get their photoshop program working and remove Nambu's mustache so we can see what is underneath?

Okay, This is a hasty job, so the colours don't match up that well...

I love your pics, Saturn! Now I feel the urge to make an animation of Dr. Nambu slurping his noodle.... And LB, I can see the other colors, but wow! He sure has improved!!!!

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by clouddancer Can anyone get their photoshop program working and remove Nambu's mustache so we can see what is underneath?

Okay, This is a hasty job, so the colours don't match up that well...

Nice job he looks so much younger lol...

Originally posted by saturn And finally, Nambu Hakase from the OVA, he is wearing a suit that actually should have been worn in the "Gatchaman Dansen Video".The suit will look so much better in the dance floor, John Travolta will not be able to compete with that.Dr. Nambu's hair is definitely the case of too much hairspray,and whatever happened to his sexy moustache??? ]

"Sexy moustache?" Do we possibly have someone else here who's not immediately put off by mustaches? His clothes in the OVA definitely put me off, though!

Here is crazy "monkey" Nambu: And one for all the Condor fans :

Originally posted by shamrokchick Nice job he looks so much younger lol...

He does, doesn't he? I suppose we could all go to Felix Ip's blog and say "You know how we've been saying how important it is to stay true to the characters' original appearances? Well, there's this one change that we wouldn't mind...

Poor "crazy monkey" Nambu! Not his most dignified moment! I remember laughing so hard the first time I saw that episode, "I can't believe Joe actually decked Dr. Nambu!" Granted, Nambu was hardly in his right mind at the time, but still...

Originally posted by lborgia88 Poor "crazy monkey" Nambu! Not his most dignified moment! I remember laughing so hard the first time I saw that episode, "I can't believe Joe actually decked Dr. Nambu!" Granted, Nambu was hardly in his right mind at the time, but still...

I think Joe has hit every member of the team--Ken the most--but that's just him. It's interesting the information on this thread about Nambu. I wonder what kind of upbringing did he have--was he ever in a serious relationship with someone. I know he's very knowledgable but he's poor at being a medical doctor. Honestly, putting Joe in a centrifuge to remove a piece of shrapnel from his brain? Geez!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love your pics, Saturn! Now I feel the urge to make an animation of Dr. Nambu slurping his noodle.... And LB, I can see the other colors, but wow! He sure has improved!!!!

Changing it to black & white seems to make it look better.

Originally posted by Condorfan

Originally posted by lborgia88 Poor "crazy monkey" Nambu! Not his most dignified moment! I remember laughing so hard the first time I saw that episode, "I can't believe Joe actually decked Dr. Nambu!" Granted, Nambu was hardly in his right mind at the time, but still...

I think Joe has hit every member of the team--Ken the most--but that's just him. It's interesting the information on this thread about Nambu. I wonder what kind of upbringing did he have--was he ever in a serious relationship with someone. I know he's very knowledgable but he's poor at being a medical doctor. Honestly, putting Joe in a centrifuge to remove a piece of shrapnel from his brain? Geez!

Katsesama has some information about Dr. Nambu on her site. http://www.gatchonline.com/characters/nambu.htm He is supposed to have several doctorates, but I'm guessing that the one in medicine wasn't his biggest priority. I agree that he seems like the type who would get so absorbed in work and research that he would never have time for a serious romantic relationship.

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love your pics, Saturn! Now I feel the urge to make an animation of Dr. Nambu slurping his noodle.... And LB, I can see the other colors, but wow! He sure has improved!!!!

Changing it to black & white seems to make it look better.

I agree he does look better in black and white. Here's some shots of him from the first episode:

Okay, the last step in Nambu's makeover -no glasses.

ooooo.... Nambu is looking better and better!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love your pics, Saturn! Now I feel the urge to make an animation of Dr. Nambu slurping his noodle.... And LB, I can see the other colors, but wow! He sure has improved!!!!

I agree completely TJ.

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by saturn And finally, Nambu Hakase from the OVA, he is wearing a suit that actually should have been worn in the "Gatchaman Dansen Video".The suit will look so much better in the dance floor, John Travolta will not be able to compete with that.Dr. Nambu's hair is definitely the case of too much hairspray,and whatever happened to his sexy moustache??? ]

"Sexy moustache?" Do we possibly have someone else here who's not immediately put off by mustaches? His clothes in the OVA definitely put me off, though!

It is those OAV clothes that make me think .... dare I say it??? "Gay" Now I think I know where some of those Nambu "slash" stories come from.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, the last step in Nambu's makeover -no glasses.

I think those side burns could go as well.

Amazing how much better he looks with a makeover....

Wow...he looks REALLY different...and much younger...

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, the last step in Nambu's makeover -no glasses.

I think those side burns could go as well.

Done.

Wow, LB they should give you a show and call it "Extreme Makeover Gatchaman Edition!" Nambu really looks good with less facial hair and no glasses--although I don't mind glasses too much--I think they're sexy on men!

I do not mind glasses either. Wow, look at that strong jaw line. You know he kind of reminds me of that pilot the team takes in, who has lost his memory, and then who turns on Ken, because he is Galactor and has to be killed. (Ummm, I hope I am not mixing up my versions here, like TJ's children do. Sorry I wish I could remember the title or eps. number. That would make it much easier to describe. ) Edit: I found out it is eps. 60, Science Ninja Team G-6.

Yes, his chin could almost compete with Joe's. I don't mind glasses. I expect to be wearing reading glasses myself in a few years, as everyone else in my family has needed them by their early 40s. I had fun playing with photoshop again today, although I think his mouth looks a bit off. I have to get my fic done so that I can do some drawing!

While I love my B/H more without, he certainly loves to wear one. LB, the picture of Nambu without certainly helps!

As anyone who has met my DH knows, I have no problem with glasses! It's just the facial hair... And CD< I don't think you mixed up any versions!

lborgia, you should post that pic to the BOTP site...I'll bet they'd be interested in seeing a moustache-less, glasses-less,sideburns-less Nambu!

Originally posted by Springie lborgia, you should post that pic to the BOTP site...I'll bet they'd be interested in seeing a moustache-less, glasses-less,sideburns-less Nambu!

Hee, would he even be recognized? He looks a lot different! Plus, I don't think I did the greatest job on his mouth. Something about it doesn't look right -maybe it's too small.

Some of those pictures are scary!!! But ahhh way to go Chief!

Hi all! Just call me nitpicky, but I've got a few addendums/corrections to the information on Carolyn's site. First, though, it should be noted that there is very little truly official information on Dr. Nambu available. In the series Planning Establishment, he is hardly described. The most they say about him is as follows: "When they receive their orders, they change into their special costumes, then quickly unite as a team and commence action. Using a special Telex, the "International Science and Technology Development Organization (ISO)" orders the boys to confront Gallactor. They board special mechanics invented by an ISO Doctor of Engineering, Sensaburo Nambu. The boys report to him via a relay. After receiving their orders, the actions of the heroes are hard-boiled, as they fly to save the world, opposing Gallactor, volunteering their souls to combat. It will always be full of speed, thrills and suspense as the dynamic action unfolds." Later, they expand things slightly by saying: "Each of the mechanics used by the "Science Ninja Team" were developed by the superior scientists of the "International Science and Technology Development Organization." When a cell of "Gallactor's" existence is detected, Branch Manager Dr. Nambu is contacted. The members of the "Science Ninja Team" are then contacted by Dr. Nambu with orders. The communication device is hidden within the "Transformation Bracelet" worn of the left wrist of each member." The only other mentions of Nambu come when describing the "Headquarters of the Science Ninja Team:" "At one time, they used Dr. Nambu's seaside villa to hide from the eyes of Gallactor, but this is destroyed in Episode 3, "Dr. Nambu Assassination Plan." After that, their base is established within a giant undersea combinant, an undersea city established for the sake of developing undersea resources." And when describing the "Dramatic Composition of Each Episode:" "From the beginning of the very first scene, the peaceful surface of the Earth will be disturbed when the Gallactor gang calls out mecha monsters. Their appearance will draw in the viewers. After that, the Science Ninja Team is ordered to "Transform" and "Unite" by Dr. Nambu. They head out in pursuit of Gallactor, beginning their confrontation once they arrive at their destination." And, lastly, when describing the God Phoenix: "(Weapons) Installed with Bird Missiles (It will not set without the wiring of the G-1 ~ G-5). It has Dr. Nambu's seal, and cannot be fired without the Doctor's permission." So, as you can see, there wasn't much to go on there. You have to go back to the even earlier character concepts to get to much of what we know of Nambu's background. It is there that we are told that Nambu is an unmarried 48-year-old Japanese man who lives in a villa in Kanagawa Prefecture. He graduated from Oxford and Cambridge with degrees in Engineering and Medical Mechanics. Awarded the Mami Scientifiic Prize, he is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo, and a consultant on the I.S.O.'s Mantle Plan. Completion of the Mantle Plan is his goal in life. He has both a automobile and an air license, and has first degree Judo training. His basic physical appearance was supposed to resemble that of Japanese actor Shinsuke Ashida, who can be seen on the right in this picture of a lobby card from a 1963 movie he was in: Now, obviously, some of this information was changed as the show was in production. Nambu's first name was stated as Kozaburo, not Sensaburo, in Gatchaman #81. Rather than living in Kanagawa, he lives in Utoland, but at least he still lives in a villa (And a very large one too)! In the absense of other solid background information regarding him, much of the remaining information (Such as his age and where he went to school) has been accepted as the closest thing to canon that we'll get. So, Carolyn's site has a bit of erroneous information by saying that he attended Harvard, and that his specialty was in Astrophysics. There is also no mention of World War III in the series, and therefore nothing regarding any involvement of Nambu in this never-mentioned war. To be fair, I've seen this information on other sites as well. I'm focusing on hers only because it was given as a source for information on Nambu. The series does provide a few other bits of information regarding Nambu's past. When in school, one of his classmates was fellow scientist Dr. Demon. The two had a falling out when Nambu was chosen over Dr. Demon for an important position in the I.S.O., after which Dr. Demon disappeared until many years later. (Episode #84) Also while at school, Dr. Nambu met Dr. Henjiman, who was a senior student at the time. Nambu remembered him as an intelligent individual with an enthusiasm for research, but with a dislike for mankind. (Episode #21) He was one of the first people to recognize the danger presented by Gallactor, at the time Ken was 4-years-old and he asked his best friend, Kentaro Washio, to go to Hontwal to investigate the situation. (Episode #52) By the time he went to BC Island three years later, he knew the enemy was named Gallactor, and he saved Joe when the boy was nearly killed by the Devil Star who killed Joe's parents, lying on Joe's death certificate to save the boy's life. (Episode #81) At some point after these events, he created the Science Ninja Team, apparently in secret from the rest of the main I.S.O. council (Episode #1) Continuing to work in secret, he built the Science Ninja Team's "castle," Crescent Coral Reef, though this time with more public knowledge of the I.S.O.. (Episode # Crescent Coral Reef has been referred to by the nickname of "Nambu Base," presumably because of both the importance of Nambu in it creation and for the amount of work Nambu does there. (Episode #15) Nambu apparently has good knowledge of most of the top scientists of the world, and was surprised that he had never heard of archaeologist Dr. Mukashiski, so obviously his knowledge does not extend to scientists who work for Gallactor (Episode #3 As far as the notion that Nambu received the transformation technology from aliens goes, that idea has its roots among the series staff. Rei Kozumi, the "SF Consultant" for the series, whose job was to make sure the SF elements in the series were at least somewhat plausible, explained in an interview that ppeared in "Fantastic TV Collection Vol. 1 - Gatchaman," published in July of 1978: "As a point of scientific consistency, if I was left scratching my head over something, it was none other than the main idea of the transformation. The thing with it was, no matter how you looked at it, it was beyond the level of Earth science on hand in the background. I thought that perhaps good spacemen, who were critical of the "Governor" who ran Gallactor, might have secretly presented Dr. Nambu with the technology, but in the end this never made an appearance. I thought it was a good idea." Anyway, it's more about Nambu that you ever wanted to know. James

James thats the most information I have ever read about Dr.Nambu. You're right in saying so much is hazy about him. I figured the series writers wanted him to have some mystery about him.

Originally posted by lborgia88 "Sexy moustache?" Do we possibly have someone else here who's not immediately put off by mustaches? His clothes in the OVA definitely put me off, though!

LB, Well, to be honest, I am not really put off by moustache, perhaps because my dad has always kept his moustache, and I am a Daddy's girl, so, oh well..... I basically hate everything about Dr.Nambu's appearance in the OVA, the clothes, the hair,because, I can't believe I am saying this, but he actually reminds me of a pimp, and in fact,a low-class pimp. What actually were the artists thinking when they drew him like that? Anyway, great work with the makeover. Love it and really think that you should make a fanfic based on the new Nambu, now that you have made him to have a little bit of s.x appeal,

Dear James Thank you so much for the extensive information. You are indeed the Gatch Guru.

Originally posted by saturn

Originally posted by lborgia88 "Sexy moustache?" Do we possibly have someone else here who's not immediately put off by mustaches? His clothes in the OVA definitely put me off, though!

LB, Well, to be honest, I am not really put off by moustache, perhaps because my dad has always kept his moustache, and I am a Daddy's girl, so, oh well..... Anyway, great work with the makeover. Love it and really think that you should make a fanfic based on the new Nambu, now that you have made him to have a little bit of s.x appeal,

I think it's similar with me -my Dad has a beard and mustache, and my brother has a mustache, so I'm used to seeing facial hair on men. My brother grew his mustache when he was about 20, and actually once admitted that it was because some woman told him his face was "cute" -he wanted none of that! If I ever get an idea for a Nambu romance fic, I just might someday do it -there aren't many out there. I would never, never pair him with Jun, and Dr. Pandora is almost too easy, so I'd have to invent a female character. Or, I could make a Nambu romance a "B plot" in a fic centered on someone else...

Originally posted by tatsunokofan First, though, it should be noted that there is very little truly official information on Dr. Nambu available.

I think you just rectified that, James! I can only imagine how this long post would have increased in length if you added in information from Gatchaman II and F! Thank you for your input. The picture of that actor has me ! I wish they had used his colors for Nambu's suit though. That yellow shirt and powder blue jacket make me cringe...

he asked his best friend, Kentaro Washio, to go to Hontwal to investigate the situation. (Episode #52)

A little off topic here... is that the correct spelling: Hontwal? I thought I'd see it as 'Hontworl', or is that an ADV thing, like 'Jutland'?

Thank you James for all the information about Nambu. I have been enjoying all these character weeks we have been doing, because of the information you have been able to provide us on each character.

he asked his best friend, Kentaro Washio, to go to Hontwal to investigate the situation. (Episode #52)

A little off topic here... is that the correct spelling: Hontwal? I thought I'd see it as 'Hontworl', or is that an ADV thing, like 'Jutland'?[/quote] I was wondering this myself...I have seen so many different spellings...and when I did my fan pages on those eps I still wasn't sure...one site called it "Hontwahl" so I went with that... I could really use your expertise on this, James!

Hi all!

A little off topic here... is that the correct spelling: Hontwal? I thought I'd see it as 'Hontworl', or is that an ADV thing, like 'Jutland'?

The "correct" spelling of Hontwal/Hontworl/Hontwahl is unfortunately something can't be easily declared, mostly because of the vagueness of the Japanese language in certain areas. Phonetically from Japanese, the name of the country is "Hontowaru." How you modify that so that it sounds natural to a native English speaker comes down to a matter of interpretation. Hontwal and Hontwahl are obviously trying to come close to the phonetics, dropping the "o" after the "t" and the "u" after the "r" (Which is a common thing to do with 'Englified Japanese,' since Japanese adds vowels to so many English words. For example, in Japanese, football would be pronounced "futtoboru"). The trading of the "l" for the "r" is also common, but how you want to stress the pronounciation of the "waru" portion ("wal" or "wahl") is very subjective. Using "worl" instead of "wal" or "wahl" probably stems from the Japanese pronounciation of the word "world," which would be "warudo." The spelling of the "worl" portion of the word "world" is the same as the "waru" portion of "Hontowaru," so they probably just figured that they'd spell it using the same English letters. So, is one spelling more "right" than another? That's more of a subjective choice, and really not one that can be easily proven right or wrong. As for myself, I go with Hontwal. My reasons for this date back to 1980, when I first got my hands on a copy of the program booklet for the Gatchaman movie. In that booklet, they had a few small segments that were translated into English, including a story synopsis. In that synopsis, they referred to the country as "Hontwal State." In those early days of fandom, there was precious little in the way of English-language information regarding anything Gatchaman. Now, here we had something that was prepared, approved, and published by Tatsunoko itself. If that was what they wanted to call the country, that was good enough for me. Fast forward several decades and add in a bunch more knowledge of the Japanese language and I still see nothing technically wrong with Hontwal, so I've seen no reason to change. Someone else may disagree, but that's their choice. On this particular point, it's all subjective. "Jutland," on the other hand, is just plain wrong, no matter how you look at it. James

Hi all! Mentioning the Gatchaman movie program got me thinking about whether they might have had more information regarding Nambu in there. Most of the brief write-up on him there is fairly familiar stuff, like that he is working on the Mantle Plan to develop pollution-free energy sources, that Director Anderson trusts him, that he created the Science Ninja Team, and that he creates the plans to oppose Gallactor. About the only new thing they say is that he is the utmost authority in Space Aerodynamics, which works well with the Engineering background they planned for him. Just figured I should add that in. James

James, you are such an amazing source of info! That's it... from now on, all of my fics will refer to 'Hontwal'!!!!

Originally posted by tatsunokofan "Jutland," on the other hand, is just plain wrong, no matter how you look at it.

Yes, that one had me scratching my head, thinking "wait, isn't that in Denmark?" Thank you for all this information, James!

James , your knowledge of the show, in it different versions and all really is amazing.... thanks for sharing it!

Just figured I'd end Nambu week with the posting of my Nambu filk. This was a request from Birdscramble. To the tune of the Beatles' She Loves You Dr. Nambu Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) Hakase Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) So you thought Jun lost her shoe But she found it yesterday The God Phoenix is blue But your hair is turning grey Your Science Ninjas Fight Galactor hand-to-hand But with all that you do You are slowly turning mad You've hurt Galactor so Katse's almost lost his mind But now his mecha blows Up the project you've designed The Mantle Plan's through 'Cause Berg Katse's such a cad And though you pray for Success you're going mad! Oooooh! Oh Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) But with a job like that Mental health's going bad Seems it's always up to you, To get Science Ninjas there When each mission is through You've always lost more hair Because you're Nambu In a suit you're always clad You stick to light blue Though you'd much prefer a plaid Oooooh! Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) But with a job like that Sanity's not to be had The Science Ninjas love You like a Foster Dad And though they can be brats They still can make you glad Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Nambu meets the Beatles?? I just had the mental image of the Doctor with a shag haircut and flashing the peace sign... Thanks for all the great Nambu info, James! You're always a wealth of information for us! And, LB, wow, that metamorphosis of Nambu/Anderson was amazing!! Thank you for photoshopping the pics so we could see what he really looks like under that scientist exterior of his!

Originally posted by Hinotori Nambu meets the Beatles?? I just had the mental image of the Doctor with a shag haircut and flashing the peace sign...

He came pretty close in the OAVs...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Just figured I'd end Nambu week with the posting of my Nambu filk. This was a request from Birdscramble. To the tune of the Beatles' She Loves You

Memo to self: Do not sing TJ's filks out loud to see how they sound unless you are positive you are alone. BF thinks I'm really nuts now...

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Just figured I'd end Nambu week with the posting of my Nambu filk. This was a request from Birdscramble. To the tune of the Beatles' She Loves You

Memo to self: Do not sing TJ's filks out loud to see how they sound unless you are positive you are alone. BF thinks I'm really nuts now...

I guess that is one good reason for living on my own. I only had my dog and cats giving me strange looks as I bust into song.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Memo to self: Do not sing TJ's filks out loud to see how they sound unless you are positive you are alone. BF thinks I'm really nuts now...

Yeah, yeah, we already knew THAT! Question is, how did it sound? On a slightly more serious note, what I did was listen to the song on iTunes, and then sang the lyrics in my head along with it.

Originally posted by clouddancer I guess that is one good reason for living on my own. I only had my dog and cats giving me strange looks as I bust into song.

I think this is the smilie you were looking for, CD!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Yeah, yeah, we already knew THAT! Question is, how did it sound?

I'm neither the best nor the worst singer; I can more-or-less hold a tune but my range is limited. You would have died laughing a few days ago, though, if you could have heard me in my car trying to sing harmony to Duran Duran's "Rio" on the radio! (recently found a radio station that plays a lot of 80s stuff...)

His name is Nambu and he has ninjas close at hand Just like a feather shooting through Galactor-Land... Okay, that one needs work.

Bwahahahaha..."Rio" will never be the same! And it's one of my favorites, too!

You gals are bad to the health of my listening to music.... by B/H all ready likes to "change" songs, now if I can get him to hear these changed versions.... The Beatles are one of his favs.. MUWAWAWAWA LB, my B/H says that I'm a little to out of it, when I tell him that a sunflower head that he threw into my car reminded me of the rose/Condor incident...

Originally posted by gatchgirl LB, my B/H says that I'm a little to out of it, when I tell him that a sunflower head that he threw into my car reminded me of the rose/Condor incident...

At least the sunflower head didn't explode (right?) However, now I'm wondering why he would toss a sunflower head in your car...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun His name is Nambu and he has ninjas close at hand Just like a feather shooting through Galactor-Land... Okay, that one needs work.

Okay, now I have a horrible vision of Dr. Nambu sitting on the front of that sailboat that's speeding through the water in the "Rio" video, singing!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Just figured I'd end Nambu week with the posting of my Nambu filk. This was a request from Birdscramble. To the tune of the Beatles' She Loves You

TJ, That is a fantastic spoof on the Beatles's tune. The lyrics are all spot on Dr. Nambu. Perhaps next time you can spoof another Beatles' song "A Hard Day's Night" on another character, like Joe, perhaps, Anyway, really think that you should finish up on the spoof on "Rio", just can't imagine Dr. Nambu frolicking with all the babes just like the Duran Duran's music vid, though.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, now I have a horrible vision of Dr. Nambu sitting on the front of that sailboat that's speeding through the water in the "Rio" video, singing!

As long as he's not air-playing the saxophone on a raft!

Originally posted by saturn That is a fantastic spoof on the Beatles's tune. The lyrics are all spot on Dr. Nambu. Perhaps next time you can spoof another Beatles' song "A Hard Day's Night" on another character, like Joe, perhaps, Anyway, really think that you should finish up on the spoof on "Rio", just can't imagine Dr. Nambu frolicking with all the babes just like the Duran Duran's music vid, though.

Uh, I'm really not sure I want any more images of Nambu frolicking.... But I'm glad you liked the song. I put myself out for requests when I joined Birdscramble and someone requested a Nambu song. This was what I submitted. Hard Day's Night, about Joe, huh? I accept. Give me a bit though... I'm about to get the kids up for Sunday School... BTW, somewhere in the Rubber Room is my 'Love Machine' song about Cyborg Joe...

Okay, here we go! To the tune of Hard Day's Night by the Beatles. Joe's Long Hard Fight It's been a long, hard fight Blowing up that mecha dog It's been a long, hard fight And now my cablegun is clogged But when I'm in the G2 With nothing pressing to do You know I'll tear out of sight You know I fight all day To stop the chaos that Katse brings And I'll keep shooting 'till I hear Ken say The red button's lost a spring 'Cause we're the Earth's only hope And though I'll brood and I'll mope You know I feel okay At my home My trailer is dingy and tight At my home Calls come in the dead of the night Night, yeah! It's been a long, hard fight Shooting at a mecha frog It's been a long, hard fight Through dead goon bodies, I have slogged Soon I'll be in the G2 And Ken will have to make do 'Cause I'll be driving all night Owwww! But now my head's gonna blow And soon my vision will go And I don't feel okay The puppy's gone But my brain is not working quite right The puppy's gone And I'm suffering pain from bright light Light, yeah! It's been a long, hard fight My head is lost in a dense fog It's been a long, hard fight I can't take Nambu's monologue I'll fight until Katse's through 'Cause it's revenge I value And then I'll feel all right I know I'll feel all right...

Those are such good lyrics, TJ! I'm resisting the urge to sing, as the BF is in the room. Later...

This is great TJ. and I tried out your Youtube suggestion! It definitely helps add dimension to the song.

LOL, glad you guys liked it! I never knew the Beatles were so popular around here....

OMG that is so funny!!! Brings new meaning to the British Invasion! Let's make an album!!!!

You know how I LOVE the Beatles! This is awesome! I agree, we need a "Gatchaman Sings the Beatles" album!

Originally posted by Springie You know how I LOVE the Beatles! This is awesome! I agree, we need a "Gatchaman Sings the Beatles" album!

Instead of the White album, we'll have the 'White Shadow' album! Instead of 'We All Live in a Yellow Submarine', we'll have 'Galactors Live in a Mecha Submarine'. For 'Hey Jude', we can have 'Hey Jun'... Okay, I'm getting carried away...

Isn't there one that's "Happiness is a Warm Gun"? Good one for the Condor.

"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is a tribute to Joe's racing pal turned cyborg. And then there's "For the Benefit of Mr. Katse" and "Come Together" could be a good theme for going Firebird. It all just seems so meant to be.

And don't forget the song..."Black Bird" !

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Hard Day's Night, about Joe, huh? I accept. Give me a bit though... I'm about to get the kids up for Sunday School...

Dear TJ, Thank you so much for your effort, and the result was fantastic. LOVE it!Will definitely sing your version the next time I sing this song in karaoke!It is an easy plug to introduce Gatchaman to my friends, Speaking about the first spoofed song "She Loves You", was it just a coincidence that this song was released by a Philadelphia-based record label named Swan Records ?? And after checking out the original lyric of "She Loves You" once again, it could have been talking about the clueless eagle himself. Talk about strange coincidence!

Saturn, I like a lot of Beatles music, but I wouldn't call myself a fan in that I didn't know that. As for 'She Loves You' being about Ken... I don't think so. The song implies that the guy was already WITH the girl... and we know that hasn't happened yet for Ken. Funny thing is, when I had to write a song about Nambu, someone suggested 'I'm Too Sexy', but I just couldn't think of anything good. I'm too sexy for my tie To sexy for my tie So sexy I'll die.... Yeah... it's better that I never went on with that one...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Saturn, I like a lot of Beatles music, but I wouldn't call myself a fan in that I didn't know that. As for 'She Loves You' being about Ken... I don't think so. The song implies that the guy was already WITH the girl... and we know that hasn't happened yet for Ken. Funny thing is, when I had to write a song about Nambu, someone suggested 'I'm Too Sexy', but I just couldn't think of anything good. I'm too sexy for my tie To sexy for my tie So sexy I'll die.... Yeah... it's better that I never went on with that one...

Wow... That would be funny though...

Just a post-note! While browsing on Youtube, I've found Clicky The Swan's Song by Within Temptation! And Sharon even looks like Jun! A little!

TJ, I'm TIA with everyone else... I think a Gatch does Beatles album would be great.... If ya need help with it, do it as a challenge possibly!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Funny thing is, when I had to write a song about Nambu, someone suggested 'I'm Too Sexy', but I just couldn't think of anything good. I'm too sexy for my tie To sexy for my tie So sexy I'll die.... Yeah... it's better that I never went on with that one...

Hey! Wait a minute!! That was me who suggested that!!! It's not my fault that Nambu's isn't sexy enough for his own lab coat! ETA BTW, great alt-Beatles lyrics, TJ!!

Originally posted by Hinotori Hey! Wait a minute!! That was me who suggested that!!!

Yes, credit where credit is due. It was Hino who wanted me to write a Nambu song to 'I'm Too Sexy'. ANd I was unable to follow through.

Well maybe you two could get together some time and come up with the filk. After all you two did such a good job on All Shook Up! And from what I recall Hino has done well writing a couple filks of her own.

I went and looked up the "I'm too Sexy" lyrics, but I'm not having much luck. I'm too sexy for my mustache, too sexy for my mustache, So sexy, teeth gnash I'm too sexy for my lab, too sexy for my lab, New Jork, or rehab I'm a role model, you know, for the team, And I do my lectures to talk & talk Yeah, to talk & talk, to talk & talk, yeah I make them all hush, to talk & talk Filks are hard!

Filks are hard, but that one is especially hard. You did a great job, LB!

Reading this thread about the Beatles made me think of one. Anyone is welcome to finish the lyrics though. To the tune of "Get Back" Katse was a man who thought he was a woman But he was another man All the birdies say he's got nothing But he makes another plan

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Saturn, I like a lot of Beatles music, but I wouldn't call myself a fan in that I didn't know that. Funny thing is, when I had to write a song about Nambu, someone suggested 'I'm Too Sexy', but I just couldn't think of anything good. I'm too sexy for my tie To sexy for my tie So sexy I'll die.... Yeah... it's better that I never went on with that one... :hiding

Oh, no no, I was just happened to find the info on Swan Records when I was just browsing the net.I only knew Beatles' song because I liked to check out my grandad's old records, but your great spoof has definitely given me more reasons to check out more of Beatles' song. Same thing with the Duran Duran's song "Rio", I've never heard the song or watched the music vid before, because when it was released in 1982, I was only 4 years old, , but again you gave me the reason the check out the vid in YouTube, It is different thing with "I'm too sexy", however, I know the song very well and even have good memories of the "sexy" music vid, I can imagine Dr.nambu performs this song in a duet with Red Impulse,it really fits with LB'S great lyric, with all the sexy mustache thing.

These are great!!

Originally posted by Condorfan Katse was a man who thought he was a woman But he was another man All the birdies say he's got nothing But he makes another plan

That's awesome, Condorfan!

Originally posted by Condorfan Reading this thread about the Beatles made me think of one. Anyone is welcome to finish the lyrics though. To the tune of "Get Back" Katse was a man who thought he was a woman But he was another man All the birdies say he's got nothing But he makes another plan

Great use of Beatles lyrics, Condorfan! Um, I can't resist trying use "Jojo"... Jojo was a man who thought he was a goner, But he knew he could act fast, Jojo fled the room at the ISO, yeah, For a Himalayan pass.

Great lyrics everyone. I'm slowly working out a Gatch Beatles tune myself... more on that later...

I love all of these inspired lyrics!!!

Some of the fanart is missing. Now, I happen to think Nambu is a handsome guy, moustache and glasses and all. Just needs a different suit. I'll admit that the modified pics of Nambu don't diminish his attractiveness.

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by clouddancer

Originally posted by lborgia88 Okay, the last step in Nambu's makeover -no glasses.

I think those side burns could go as well.

Done.

Is it my imagination or does he not hold a bit of a resemblence to G-2 in this picture? The eyes aren't as slanted, but...

It didn't copy the picture! Darn! It's the one of Nambu/Anderson without the mustache and glasses.

TJ, that's fantastic! I was singing it and my son was looking at me like I'd grown a few more heads until he realized what it was.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Just figured I'd end Nambu week with the posting of my Nambu filk. This was a request from Birdscramble. To the tune of the Beatles' She Loves You Dr. Nambu Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) Hakase Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) So you thought Jun lost her shoe But she found it yesterday The God Phoenix is blue But your hair is turning grey Your Science Ninjas Fight Galactor hand-to-hand But with all that you do You are slowly turning mad You've hurt Galactor so Katse's almost lost his mind But now his mecha blows Up the project you've designed The Mantle Plan's through 'Cause Berg Katse's such a cad And though you pray for Success you're going mad! Oooooh! Oh Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) But with a job like that Mental health's going bad Seems it's always up to you, To get Science Ninjas there When each mission is through You've always lost more hair Because you're Nambu In a suit you're always clad You stick to light blue Though you'd much prefer a plaid Oooooh! Dr. Nambu (yeah, yeah, yeah) Not much you can't do (yeah, yeah, yeah) But with a job like that Sanity's not to be had The Science Ninjas love You like a Foster Dad And though they can be brats They still can make you glad Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Well, since this thread has been bumped up...here it is... Creepiest. Nambu. Ever.

Here's another wacky Nambu...

I went and helped create a monster, did I? Still, the doc needs a little time in the spotlight. It's only fair.

Teehee...yes, you did! Here are a few more Nambu's from Sayuri's site...

Glad you liked the filk, Becky! Wow... some of those Nambu pictures... um... yeah...

I'm glad that you have escavated this thread again, UW! That's a great filk, TJ! And those pictures of Nambu, well ... no comment ... but I like the last one you sent, Springie, the one in black and white, and all those in which Dr Nambu's good looks and elegance are captured. I agree with UW ... I do seem to find Dr Nambu attractive at times! I think that we aren't that used to see him in a more casual look other than his usual. On a funny note, I also like to compare him with Ned Flanders of "The Simpsons"! Don't you?!

If Ned Flanders is Nambu... And there are five Simpsons.... EEK!! Bart would have to be the Condor... Lisa I would put forward as the Swan (she's smart, after all...) Marge I would suggest as the Eagle (she holds them all together) Maggie doesn't say a word anyone can really understand, so she would have to be the Swallow... Leaving Homer as the Owl - but I don't want to suggest that!! Seriously, I should not try to think after a day at work...

Wow, Green! You surely have allocated well the characters! But you're right in not suggesting Homer as the Owl's character! Poor Ryu ... he's always left out!

Apu could be the Owl. He's larger, but light on his feet. Can sing (I have it in my head that the Owl is a man of many hidden talents) and let's face it, the Quicky Mart would be right up his alley. All those new people to talk to everyday and all the junk food he could get his hands on. God help anyone that tried to rob him, though...

Oh, you guys have it all wrong! Marge is the Swan! I have proof! And this is what the Gatch Team looks like in the Simpsons universe:

Thank you TJ, I was just looking for those images. I knew if I could not find them you would.

Originally posted by Springie Teehee...yes, you did! Here are a few more Nambu's from Sayuri's site...

Uh, is the guy learing at G-4 Red Impulse?

I wasn't going to say it! It sure looks like he's leering, doesn't it? And where is this site? I mean, if we're looking for birdies in unusual situations....

Haha...UW, it's Sayuri's site...you definitely have to comb through it, but it's worthwhile... Sayuri Washio's Site

Thanks for those pics, TJ! I've never seen them! Yep ... Marge is the Swan alright and Lisa is Sailor Moon ... wonder if they'll let me borrow the costumes! And I so prefer the Team in the Gatch universe!

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by Springie Teehee...yes, you did! Here are a few more Nambu's from Sayuri's site...

Uh, is the guy learing at G-4 Red Impulse?

And where's Jun? Is this a guys only party?

I think the hot "baths" in Japan usually are gender oriented. Does that make sense? Males and females would not mix in a bathing area and I suspect that is what this place is meant to be portraying. Not a beach or a family pool.

From what I've seen and learnt I think that such areas like these (I don't know if I'm calling them right as public thermal baths with hot springs) are strictly restricted according to the sex, men having their area and women having another!

I was sure some one had given us a translation for that picture but I can not find it at the moment. Maybe it was not on this site but on another site that I remember the person translating pictures for us.

Originally posted by Becky Rock It didn't copy the picture! Darn! It's the one of Nambu/Anderson without the mustache and glasses.

I'd forgotten all about my Nambu "makeover." I couldn't resist trying it again, with other images.

Nambu looks TOTALLY different!

He is a man of quick changes too .... white shirt, red tie to blue shirt, yellow tie BTW: good work LB.

Yes, LB! Thanks! And it's a wonder how looks change by changing only some small things like simply taking off a pair of spectacles and wearing something other than usual!

Originally posted by clouddancer He is a man of quick changes too .... white shirt, red tie to blue shirt, yellow tie

Heh, I was experimenting with different looks for him... Little changes do make a lot of difference, don't they? Here's the "before" versions as well.

Those changes make a huge difference! Wow!

Hi all!

And it's a wonder how looks change by changing only some small things like simply taking off a pair of spectacles and wearing something other than usual!

It's worked for Clark Kent for over 70 years... James

Originally posted by tatsunokofan It's worked for Clark Kent for over 70 years...

And he didn't even have a mustache!

These changes make him appear much younger. Now he is no longer a 40 something running a group of teenagers but a late 20 or early 30 year old. I wonder if he grew the mustache to make himself appear older while speaking to the ISO council. Who were all filled with "old" geezers. *more plot bunnies bounding around in my head.*

Well, he should be older than the team. He can hardly be in his twenties or thirties if RI went undercover fifteen years before. Given the way the team members sometimes behave, they need an adult figure in their lives.

It's been my observation that men with mustaches and/or beards are traditionally common in both the military (at least in Canada) and academia, and glasses are often used to symbolize greater intellect or a scholarly nature. I could believe that Dr. Nambu, in earlier days at the ISO, might have wanted to make himself look more authoritative, especially if he were dealing with a lot of important people who might not take him seriously (at first, anyway).

It is something to consider in my AU any ways.

It depends. My husband grew his mustache in high school and never shaved it off. I can't imagine him without it, but I'm not attracted specifically to men with mustaches. He's had a beard a few times, but neither of us ended up liking it. He's had a goatee for the past few years and that's worked well for him. Now, from what I've seen, mustaches tend to show gray before head hair. That might be when Nambu/Anderson would shave it off, to keep his youthful (short of) appearance.

Hi all! Your modified Nambu reminds me of Jeff, a guest character from Gatchaman II #11. Perhaps they're cousins... James

Oh wow...looks just like him!! I found a couple more Nambu fanart pics while on my latest search...I'm building my collection back up pretty quickly!

Yes, James, he does look a lot like Dr. Nambu! And I'm glad you're recuperating, Springie! With your effort you're giving us the pleasure of seeing some new pics also! Thanks! BTW, the last pic of Dr. Nambu does give him an intriguing look!

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Your modified Nambu reminds me of Jeff, a guest character from Gatchaman II #11. Perhaps they're cousins...

I do see a resemblance! Jun got a new hairstyle for Gatch II, and all the Ninjas got new civvies. I wonder if there was ever any thought given to updating Dr. Nambu's look for Gatch II. In my opinion, he was the one who most needed a clothing makeover -I think the Ninjas' civvies looked best in the first series. Even if they'd left him his mustache and sideburns, they could easily have given him a different suit -ideally one without a yellow shirt, pale blue jacket and reddish brown vest.

Actually, some of the scenes in Gatch F are very brightly colored. Nambu goes from a pale yellow shirt to a bright lemon-colored shirt. Yeah, not really an improvement. As for updating Nambu's look, Heaven forbid! We might end up with Mr. Formerly-Known-As-Prince-the-Pimp Nambu like in the OAVs!

Oh, it doesn't have to be too radical a change. Just change the color of the jacket to match the slacks, and maybe lose the vest. White shirt. What were they thinking for the OVA?

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter What were they thinking for the OVA?

I personally like to swipe OAV Nambu's image off my mind, with all due respect! Whilst watching the OAVs I kept replacing that image with the one I know!

Same here. BTW, I like that fan pic of Nambu in traditional Japanese garb. Very dignified. Suits him. But I never found those pics that had folks -- unnerved.

Some of the modified pics are missing. Guess it's the image-linking problem on the board.

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter Some of the modified pics are missing. Guess it's the image-linking problem on the board.

Here are some modified ones -not unnerving ones, though- that went missing from this thread because they'd been attachments.