I mean seriously. He's been wearing the same powder blue jacket, burgundy vest and yellow shirt for three series! How would you dress Dr. Nambu? Give him a new style!

Don't forget OAV Nambu! I'd like to see him in a proper suit, looking sharp. I'd keep the glasses, with arms, rather than no glasses, but smaller frames of course.

Depending on his actual skin tones, he could wear a dark blue suit (about the color of his trousers, or darker), with a pale blue or white shirt, and the blue tie. Might lose the waistcoat, or keep it, either blue or maroon. Otherwise, dark brown suit, in a hue that would complement that shirt of his, and either no waistcoat or dark brown one. (Anyone who's read my AU knows I rank on his wardrobe -- or lack thereof -- a couple of times.) The glasses are totally 1970s. My father wore similar frames (but with temples). They aren't too bad, really. Still, there are some modern styles he could wear. But I would not give him those stupid trendy glasses that are barely the size of his eyes. We want something that would stand up over time. BTW, I paid attention: except for a couple of errors around and in the Kamisoral episode, the good doctor's eyes are consistently depicted as dark, and dark grey (perhaps standing in for black?) in close-up. Someone corrected them to brown in The Ghostly Grasshopper.

Hmmm...maybe he should lose the Tom Selleck moustache... If I remember correctly, LB used PS to remove his 'stache once...and he looked TOTALLY different...

That moustache makes him look older, which is important given that he's supposed to be controlling these 5 highly-trained kids. He needs all the help he can get. And I happen to think he looks great with it.

:giggle: I agree with you, UW! I think Nambu/Anderson looks good with a moustache. But maybe if it wasn't so, um, fluffy? I always thought he'd look good in a dark charcoal gray with a very light pinstripe, double breasted, with a matching waistcoat/vest. Could still use the dark red tie. In the summer, the yellow shirt could probably be paired with it, too. The armless glasses never really bothered me; I just could never understand how he could keep them balanced on his nose without them falling off every time he looked down! He could probably get away with a nice tortoiseshell frame, though ...

I have no idea who this is (some celeb I guess) but I thnk this look would be great for Nambu! And LB did an awesome job re-imagining Dr. Nambu! She took off the glasses, mustache and sideburns... and he was hot! Darn it, I can't find the pictures!!!! I think LB put them as attachments and they're not showing up in the Nambu thread.... Please repost, LB!

I couldn't find her pic, either...but I managed to do a quick Nambu makeover on PS myself... Before: And After:

That's so cool Springie, he looks totally different. And so much younger, no wonder he wears the mustache. Awesome picture. I like the suit too.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Darn it, I can't find the pictures!!!! I think LB put them as attachments and they're not showing up in the Nambu thread.... Please repost, LB!

These ones I did were there, near the end of the thread... I like the suit you gave him, Springie -formal and classy-looking! I don't mind the mustache or the glasses, really. It's the sideburns and the dated 70s colour scheme and cut of his clothes that would really get to me.

Trying to give him a look a bit more akin to the Team's civvies, but still with a jacket to keep it more serious, and all-neutral colours to differentiate him...

I agree with UW in saying that the moustache fits Dr. Nambu, making him look appropriately old for his kind of rank. Some might deem it strange, but I, too, happen to think that, apart from his clothing, he is quite attractive! And, even more after I've seen all the great makeovers! I would definitely eliminate his gilet, and substitute his suit with other ones (with an emphasis on "ones" as a plural!) in darker colours. I also would still leave him wearing a matching shirt, and tie, due to his kind of work, and the image he has to portray, making him change in more casual clothing when most opportune ... much like LB's choice of casual, but serious, look! But, now that I'm thinking, it's only now that I find his clothing not that up to standard! When I used to watch Gatchaman, as a child, I didn't find what he wore strange! Of course, I was just a girl, and perhaps not yet into fashion, or, perhaps, at those times, his style did not look that awkward since fashion was much the same! Or, maybe, I still thought that a jacket in a very light colour, almost similar to the white one worn by Crocket in Miami Vice, was quite cool!

The doc wore the same clothes for the same reason the team did: easier to animate. If you can whip out already-drawn cels of series or recurring characters, that saves time and labor for the episode-specific animation (such as the CotW or mecha).

I just wish they had updated the Doctor between series, as they did for the Team! Springie and LB, your makeovers are great! LB, The one I was looking for was the one you did where you took the pic from the Time Bokan... where he was slurping up a noodle, and then you adjusted that! IMHO, that was your best 'makeover' of all!

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter The doc wore the same clothes for the same reason the team did: easier to animate. If you can whip out already-drawn cels of series or recurring characters, that saves time and labor for the episode-specific animation (such as the CotW or mecha).

ITA with such an explanation, UW! In fact, I've always kept this on my mind, but, as TJ has said, it would have been nice to give Dr. Nambu a different attire, sometimes, at least, for the different series! This is only our wishful thinking, after all!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun LB, The one I was looking for was the one you did where you took the pic from the Time Bokan... where he was slurping up a noodle, and then you adjusted that! IMHO, that was your best 'makeover' of all!

Gosh, I did those a long time ago, I'd sort of forgotten them! Turns out I still have them though.

I agree with MD on the glasses and UW on the mustache. The changes I'd make would be simple and practical (I hope). Pants: a dark blue cotton (Khaki style) or maybe just regular Khakis. Shirt: similar to what he's got now only light blue, top button unbuttoned, unless given a tie. Coat: a lab coat for the times that we actually see him in the lab; a dark blue sports coat for the others (the dark blue would go well with either pants) Vest: Lose it! No ascots either! If something is needed here, give him a medium width tie (not too wide, not too slim) in dark blue. Personally, I'd go without a tie.

Thanks for posting those again, LB!

A suit for those times he has to be Mr. I-lead-the-Mantle-Project-and-the-team. Lab coat for in the lab. Since we almost never see him anywhere else (at least in the first series), it would be quite a surprise to see him wearing any other clothing.

Yeah, I agree with TJ, thanks for posting them again, I never got to see them the first time around. Those shots are amazing.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Trying to give him a look a bit more akin to the Team's civvies, but still with a jacket to keep it more serious, and all-neutral colours to differentiate him...

It's "Badass Nambu" and the Ninja Team! I love it, LB! The other "Makeovers" you did were awesome, too! In the last picture (the noodle pic) is it strange that I prefer him with those 70's sideburns and no mustache? (I think I've been drawing 70's hair too long- LOL)

Originally posted by Pufles65 Yeah, I agree with TJ, thanks for posting them again, I never got to see them the first time around. Those shots are amazing.

Same here!! Great work, LB!

Originally posted by Springie In the last picture (the noodle pic) is it strange that I prefer him with those 70's sideburns and no mustache?

For me, not strange at all! ... I prefer him so, also!!

Thanks! I guess I'm used to the idea of mustaches on men. My brother has one and so does my Dad (along with a beard). I'm more iffy on the sideburns -maybe they're just too "Elvis" for me? I'm thinking now that Dr. Nambu needs a number on his "civvies" shirt, except I figure his number would have to be zero -I can't imagine he'd accept being #6, outranked by everyone! (Though in BOTP, I assume Zark thinks Anderson is #6, as he has #7 on his own little sweater that he wears sometimes.)

Originally posted by lborgia88 I'm thinking now that Dr. Nambu needs a number on his "civvies" shirt, except I figure his number would have to be zero -I can't imagine he'd accept being #6, outranked by everyone!

Perhaps, he could start a new trend by having the first letter of the alphabet "A" instead of the first number, the letters of the alphabet indicating a higher class of ranking, hence him outranking everyone! Can you imagine such a case of ridiculousness!

He could go Laverne and Shirley style and wear an "N" for Nambu!

When Marie said A, I was thinking that it would be A for Anderson! In Gatch, maybe this expresses Nambu's support for Director Anderson! Of course, Nambu is a scientist, so he wouldn't use A. Too plain. No, he'd use 'alpha'.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun When Marie said A, I was thinking that it would be A for Anderson! In Gatch, maybe this expresses Nambu's support for Director Anderson!

I was definitely referring to Gatch, although Anderson had not at all come to my mind ... such an interesting perspective!!! I just have to stick with the idea of Nambu's support for Director Anderson being only on a professional basis, though! ... other thoughts of reciprocal interest between the two, besides work, make my stomach start to churn!!

He does look better in some pics with the sideburns... in others it doesn't seem to bad. Guess it's the wings for bangs that determine it for me.

I like the idea of alpha-Nambu! I'm sure he considers himself the leader of the pack.

Perfect, LB! YOU got it right!!!!! (Psssst.... now just put 'Bazinga!' on the bottom of the shirt.... )

Is there a joke I'm missing?

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter Is there a joke I'm missing?

Yes, it's a very bad Big Bang Theory reference on my part.

Only I don't see Nambu as been a Sheldon. Maybe a Leonard, more able to read people.

Maybe, this is how Dr. Nambu might wear, or not wear, when he's working at the lab! I've found the above pic in a Japanese site (didn't understand anything which was written!), and together with it, I've also found the following! Maybe, they're out of context in this thread, but they still involve Dr. Nambu, him being one of the main characters. The second one, I think, is an extract from a comic, or something similar!

GM, it looks like Nambu has no long pants on in the first pic.. The second one looks pretty cool, and like the creater was trying to get the image of the man behind it all sort of thing. The third pic appears to be a Gatch porn magazine in my eyes and has me at seeing it. Not sure if I'm correct, just stating my thoughts... thanks for sharing them.

Mmmmmm, I love that Ken in the last picture. Thank you for posting it, Marie

I think he's supposed to be wearing a nightshirt and slippers in the lab, in the first pic.

Interesting Nambu images! Thanks for finding them, gatchamarie! I could see Dr. Nambu, perhaps, suddenly getting an idea in the middle of the night for a scientific breakthough -especially one that would help stop a Galactor mecha- and then heading straight for the lab without bothering to get dressed first. I think he'd be embarassed if anyone saw him though! Now the bottom picture... I can only think that Dr. Nambu decided the Ninjas needed some R&R and booked a whole day at a spa for the five of them and himself. Ryu and Jinpei are eating, Jun's taking a swim, Dr. Nambu is getting some sun and catching up on his reading, and Ken and Joe... I don't know what they're doing!

GG ... you're right ... he doesn't have any long trousers on! Like LB has said, it's just like he had a sudden idea during the night, and he couldn't wait until he tried it at the lab, putting only his lab jacket on in his hurry! LB, I would surely like to see anyone's reaction on seeing him! I also agree in finding the second pic cool, illustrating the man behind everything! LB ... your thought about the last pic is very plausible! ... that's the one I would have opted for, even if, at first glance, it does give the impression of being the kind of magazine GG has mentioned! I also had the impression that Joe is running after Ken ... why he's doing so, and why that expression on his face, I don't know! CD ... Ken always looks great, even in such a particular pic, doesn't he?!!! TJ ... his could really be a nightshirt, but I could more see it like a lab jacket! The question is ... what, or what not, is he wearing underneath!!

Ken appears to have decided that someone needs a butt-kicking, since he's got his boomerang in hand, though he doesn't look particularly mad. I'm pretty sure this is from a fan comic. I've seen what I suspect is another page from that, with them all in the water. They're at an onsen, which is a hot spring (I think it's more specific than that, though, a more traditional hot spring where each gender has their own area and they go nude while they're in the water, I'm open to correction of course).

In one fic I wrote, I put Chief Anderson in a plush velvet / velour burgundy robe / smoking jacket with a pipe, reading the Sunday paper. Personally, I'd love to see more informal dress for the Chief. Could he pull off jeans? Shorts? I'm curious now.

Just please keep him away from that horrific outfit they had him in in the OAV!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I mean seriously. He's been wearing the same powder blue jacket, burgundy vest and yellow shirt for three series! How would you dress Dr. Nambu? Give him a new style!

Wow, that's a long time. Yet in order for him to receive an update I guess we would have to know some background on the man because where we all come from influences where we are today to a certain extent, wouldn't you say? IMHO...I think the man would favor the classics. Prolly wears the same Khaki twills and Egyptian Cotton button down shirts he bought with the first real paycheck after grad school, cuz I figure he came from a rather humble, but prolly loving beginning. He likes things to be neat and tidy like his research and wears a dark navy jacket (single button, double vent)and tie to whatever presentation he might be called on to give. He buys his clothes off the rack from a reputable shop, but has them custom tailored for the best possible fit. Dark shoes and socks. I figure he's the type of guy that doesn't want to have to waste any thoughtful processes on his day to day wear. I like to give my characters quirks though. Something that perhaps only the folks that know him really well would know as a true gauge to what is going on in his head, and I figure with Nambu it would have to be something with his shoes--Like he only polishes them when something has gone really wrong... the team would know they are in big trouble based on the gloss present in the resident genius's footwear (maybe polishing his shoes is a routine enough that he can mull things over before coming to a conclusion?) That all being said, however, I really think the character needs a total makeover/backstory. I would like to think that he has a really significant other somewhere...Someone that gives him hope for the future...someone he started dating not long after Joe and Ken were more fully integrated into the program and being taught to function as a team... And that this person really does care for them all and through them the reader/viewer would get a glimpse of what the common folk would be enduring with this never seeming ending war with Galactor, plus in his discussions with them, we'd get some insight into what makes the ole Doc tick... Anyway, whenever he's home or being totally casual, Dr. Nambu will dig out this old sweater they made for him. It is some complicated pattern, and made out of real wool so he can only comfortably wear it when it is cold out, but he does, like clockwork... and it brings back all kinds of memories...dang maybe the person who made it for him is dead? Hee hee... (But in all seriousness...characterization is a lot of fun for me, more fun than the actual writing at times, and clothing is a good way to hightlight a character's background, personality and aspirations all in one blow) Thanks for the prompt TJ...now back to writing.

I agree with you about characterization, K2 and clothing is part of a character. I love placing the team in regular clothes instead of their numbered shirts. I actually hate them.

yeah..the numbered shirts were the worst. Even as a kid I thought they were rather redundant.

More like the shirts were obvious and memorable/noticeable and could get them killed. I'd have liked to see more backstory for Nambu, period. We really didn't see much outside of knowing who his best friend was, that Ken was left with him, that he's a scientist, and he has that house by the cliff which seems to be tricked out with scientific equipment and a basement that can store the God Phoenix. (Where he supposedly put it during Gatchaman II.) We don't know anything about his family or personal life, though he does seem completely absorbed in the fight against Galactor and his science. I tend to think he didn't come from a very warm family. Probably a very proper one, or at least one that wasn't very touchy-feely. While I picture he did care about little Ken I can't see him being a touchy-feely caretaker. It's one of the reasons I tend to think (with no canon evidence) that Ken was lonely before Joe came around. Anyway, this was about makeovers ... I can't really remember if the suit he's shown in was "sensible" for his times or a little fashionable or what. I'd probably base my thoughts on that. It also depends on whether you're thinking of the Nambu in the first series who never participates in actual fights, or the Nambu in the later series who actually seems to have some fighting experience and skills.

So if he had a partner/ girlfriend/ wife, what would she be like? PHD? Stripper? Treehugger? If all I had to look forward to between wars was my wards...

Part of me could see him just looking forward to being able to focus on his silence. I'd imagine if he had a partner that person would have to be as driven as he was in order to understand him. Possibly another scientist. When they introduced Dr. Pandora in GII I thought she'd be it, but it's kind of cool that they gave her an entirely different purpose.

I had the same thought when Pandora showed up, but she seemed to me to have a thing about Joe and I don't think it was just because she knew he was a cyborg.

I agree with you, I thought she had a thing for Joe too...

Originally posted by ChrisW Part of me could see him just looking forward to being able to focus on his silence. I'd imagine if he had a partner that person would have to be as driven as he was in order to understand him. Possibly another scientist. When they introduced Dr. Pandora in GII I thought she'd be it, but it's kind of cool that they gave her an entirely different purpose.

Me too, I don't see him co-habitating with someone who didn't have their own passionate drive, or with someone who didn't have a degree. dumb girls are out, I think.

Yes it would have to be an assistant or research partner.

I believe Joe showed some interest in her as well until he found out who she was and why she was there.

He whistled at her!

Unless he was in some kind of arranged marriage, which was common for earlier generations in Japan.

I have an OC as a romantic interest for Anderson, she's a scientist. I hadn't seen the pics of Anderson without the mustache before...some of them are really cool - but then, I've always been a fan of the chief...

Originally posted by gatchamarie

My collection has this picture as one of the LD inserts from the complete set released in the 90'sl... Diinzumo-san has the set - VERY nice to view...

That is a nice picture.

Originally posted by E.D. Darling So if he had a partner/ girlfriend/ wife, what would she be like? PHD? Stripper? Treehugger? If all I had to look forward to between wars was my wards...

Hmm. Now you got me thinking.

Marie -- Love it! Edited to correct -- I hadn't seen that it was GM who posted it originally.

Ah, this thread makes me want to grab the pens and pencils again...

Oooh, go for it Victoria!

I second that!

Originally posted by Daniella T I have an OC as a romantic interest for Anderson, she's a scientist. I hadn't seen the pics of Anderson without the mustache before...some of them are really cool - but then, I've always been a fan of the chief...

Ive read irreplaceable on gatchafanfiction! looking forward to more! I am also a fan of the Chief/Nambu!

Go for it!

O-oh, okay. I shall.

Hooray!

I've heard that Sailor Moon Reboot is going to be released soon, and it was just after I watched Gatchaman movie, I was quiet frustrated at that news. I really envy the fans of Sailor Moon... Gatchaman has so many attractive characters, I think Dr.Nambu could be, too. It's sad that we can't find enough information about him. In my fic Black Swan which has not been updated for a month-because I was busy to keep up with the ferry disaster news, Dr.Nambu plays essential part. If he doesn't have wife, how he felt about his foster daughter Jun? What happened in his mind when Ken took her? When a girl(Odile-black swan) completely resembled with his forgotten love comes to his life as a mature woman, what he would do? She is also a daughter of his enemy, now she is relaying on him she is in his cage. She is an evidence of his victory in his own battle field- what does he feel like? I think he would regard himself as a conqueror and himself has the right to claim the princess of the defeated king. But what happens if he finds out the princess ran way betraying his trust and affection? What is more, he also notices his beloved son Joe-who was also his faithful knight-seduced her before him. Will he allow his foster son to take his love again? Aside from love issues, if he's alive after the 3rd war, I think he would get enormous power. Could he be able to handle his power not blinded, overwhelmed by it? Will he stay as he was- a rational, logical and ethical person? What would happen when his unfulfilled desire released? There is no more wars which suppressed him, and there is no one can stop him. Anyway, poor Joe....He is not meant to have a romantic love forever.

Yes, the power of the ISO and Nambu himself does seem to expand throughout the 3 series, doesn't it. War twists people and organizations, for sure. I'm very curious to see how you will handle your storyline! It will be interesting to see if the Sailor Moon reboot is any good. Crossing fingers.

There you go, everyone.

Yay Victoria! I love it!

Victoria, it's so nice that people like you can fill the artistic void left by people like me!

Wow Victoria, that's some amazing line work!

Victoria, your picture is really good. I like his jacket design. It seems that your avatar pic is your own work, I like it too.

Victoria, that looks a bit like one of the Sargent Pepper jackets.

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I'm glad you like it. (This was actually the first time that I've drawn Nambu) If there's something you want me to draw, just say the word. I'll be happy to oblige.

I was thinking that it looked like Beatles attire as well. Certainly an appropriate look for the era!

Originally posted by Victoria If there's something you want me to draw, just say the word. I'll be happy to oblige.

Just a suggestion....how about something from the "You Make Me Real Challenge" responses? (Not necessarily the Rubber Room response...there are several in the original "We Challenge you!" section, in case anybody's forgotten.)

Ok, this is not great, but I thought it would be funny to dress Nambu like a modern Japanese guy on vacation!

Hmm, it's not showing up.

Originally posted by E.D. Darling Ok, this is not great, but I thought it would be funny to dress Nambu like a modern Japanese guy on vacation!

I could imagine that....yike!yike!yike!yike!

I'll try again, don't know why it's not showing up!

ED -- You're not the only one who has problems getting pics to show up. Even though I'd follow the instructions to the letter, it wouldn't work.

trying again!

Nothin' yet. Sorry.

Sorry guys! never mind.

Ok, I've defurred my legs and drawn on my eyebrows, I can think... so anybody who wants to see, let me know and I'll PDF it to you! ( A better solution than torching my mac

Looks like I'm jumping in late here...but did you upload it to Photobucket? I usually just upload it to my Photobucket and then copy and paste the IMG code here. If you need some help adding a picture here, I'll be happy to help!

Yep, Springie is right. Attachments don't work on this site and haven't for a few years (ever since Cep moved us to a new server). You need to use Photobucket or some other external image hosting site to share images.

Thanks! I'll try photo bucket! Thanks for the offers of help!

NambuHakase_zpsa77204bb.jpeg.html?sort=3&o=0

Proof that I am NOT as dumb as I thought I was! HA!

Thanks for the heads up Springie!

Hooray! Nice work! Nambu has a nice new haircut, too! The colors he is wearing makes me think of Eagle birdstyle...

Originally posted by Victoria There you go, everyone.

Oooo... Victoria, I missed your post from earlier! Nice! I like that Beatles-style jacket! He belongs on the Sgt. Pepper album- or in Yellow Submarine!

ED: He looks like he's ready for a day of walking on the beach.

He looks a lot younger and more relaxed, ED!

Who would have thought Nambu could be so relaxed looking? Great pic, ED!

This was BB... Before birdies! When he had time to sleep and get a haircut!

The things raising five children does to a man...