Gatchamania.net - Ken's Mom?

Gatchamania.net »[Speak Up!] »General Discussion » Ken's Mom?

Print Page | Recommend to Friend | Add Thread to Favorites

Pages (2): [1] 2 next »

Author

Post	« Previous Thread \| Next Thread »

amethyst

Wanted: $1000 Reward

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 15-07-2009
Posts: 6248

Ken's Mom?

I've tried to look around but can't find what I need:

1. Does she have a name in Canon? If so is it given in Gatch I, II, or F?

2. Does it ever say in any of the series exactly what her illness was or just that she was frail and mostly bedridden?

A big thanks to anyone who can help me out with this.

Ame

__________________
Perspective Alters Reality

10-08-2009 15:22

Springie

Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...

I am a Swan.

6 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 12-06-2006
Posts: 8028

Ken's mother's name is Sayuri Washio...not sure exactly what illness she suffered from, though...

I thought I had a better picture of her somewhere...but here is one I found...she appears to be a redhead... Elfgrin2

__________________

There is no problem that cannot be solved with time, patience, and a judicious amount of high explosives.

10-08-2009 15:35

amethyst

Wanted: $1000 Reward

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 15-07-2009
Posts: 6248

Thanks Springie! I've seen Sayuri but wasn't sure if that was Canon or Fanon, but the name definitely seems to fit.

__________________
Perspective Alters Reality

10-08-2009 15:47

Firebird
Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics

I am a Swan.

63 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 01-07-2002
Posts: 3689

Springie where is the pic from? What episode I mean

__________________
Like the Phoenix I rise from the fire. Beware all who try to tame me, you may get burned Flame

10-08-2009 16:05

Springie

Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...

I am a Swan.

6 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 12-06-2006
Posts: 8028

That's either from episode 51- Cataroller or 52- Red Impulse's Secret...I can't remember which...but it is shown when Ken is sleeping on the couch in RI's cabin, and RI is remembering when Ken is a boy...

Oh, and Amethyst- I can't remember if the name Sayuri is mentioned in Gatch I- but I think that it is...by Dr. Nambu- someone correct me if I'm wrong...

__________________

There is no problem that cannot be solved with time, patience, and a judicious amount of high explosives.

10-08-2009 16:12

amethyst

Wanted: $1000 Reward

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 15-07-2009
Posts: 6248

It's episode 51.

And thanks again, for the name information. It might be in one of the Gatch I episodes that I haven't seen yet. I've seen all of the BotP's but only about 3/4 of Gatch I, none of II, F, or ER.

__________________
Perspective Alters Reality

10-08-2009 16:59

tatsunokofan tatsunokofan is a Male

Gatch Guru

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 03-12-2006
Posts: 1513

Hi all!

In the series, it is never said what Ken's mother's name was. Likewise, exactly what illness claimed her life is also not stated.

The only images we have of her are as follows:

From Episode #51:

From Episode #52:

From Episode #53:

The name Sayuri comes from Volume 2 of the OAVs, and is seen on her tombstone.

We do not see any images of what she looks like. Many fans have chosen to use this name for her TV series counterpart, but to do so is strictly a fan-made convenience.

James

This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by tatsunokofan on 12-08-2009 at 14:14.

10-08-2009 17:39

amethyst

Wanted: $1000 Reward

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 15-07-2009
Posts: 6248

Thanks James! Considering they kept most (but not all) of the names for the OAVs (from what I've heard and seen, I'm just now watching them), it does make sense to adopt it into fanon.

__________________
Perspective Alters Reality

10-08-2009 19:09

Springie

Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...

I am a Swan.

6 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 12-06-2006
Posts: 8028

Big Grin James to the rescue!! Thank you, James!! I couldn't remember if her name was actually mentioned! And I had no idea that the name Sayuri wasn't official, except for the OAV! And you had the picture I was looking for ( of course)...this is some great info!

__________________

There is no problem that cannot be solved with time, patience, and a judicious amount of high explosives.

10-08-2009 19:21

Ebonyswanne Ebonyswanne is a Female

Gatchamaniac

I am a Swan.

23 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 25-04-2007
Posts: 5592

quote:

Originally posted by Springie
Ken's mother's name is Sayuri Washio...not sure exactly what illness she suffered from, though...

I thought I had a better picture of her somewhere...but here is one I found...she appears to be a redhead... Elfgrin2

Springie, was that just in the OVA's??? I can't remember them actually saying a name for her during Gatchaman. If they did what ep was that???

Ahhh I should have read James response before automatically posting!!!

__________________
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up- Pablo Picasso.

This post has been edited 1 time(s), it was last edited by Ebonyswanne on 12-08-2009 at 09:42.

12-08-2009 09:40

Transmute Jun Transmute Jun is a Female

Queen of the Bird Missiles

I am a Swan.

40 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 04-04-2007
Posts: 20978

James, I am always amazed by the ready knowledge at your fingertips... although by now I guess I shouldn't be. Wink Thanks for all of the pictures and information. I had heard of Ken's mother being Sayuri,but had never known where the name came from. I appreciate that bit of knowldge4.

__________________

24-08-2009 10:43

UnpublishedWriter UnpublishedWriter is a Female

Gatchamaniac

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 31-08-2009
Posts: 3156

Since I didn't know where 'Sayuri' came from, I came up with my own name for my fanfics. I wanted to explain Ken's blue eyes and Caucasian appearance, so I made her a Caucasian from Ameris, and Kentaro part-Japanese. Eileen Washio, employed by the ISO as an aircraft engineer.

The perpetually-frail mother is such a flipping stereotype that I also ignored it. She does die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Cancer is used so often that it's becoming another stereotype.

There are plenty of long-term medical conditions that could make a person seem frail and/or helpless, particularly to a child. This would be especially true if the condition got worse over time.

So far, no-one has complained.

__________________
Benefits, not features; benefits, not features

10-09-2009 00:18

Add UnpublishedWriter to your Buddy List

Transmute Jun Transmute Jun is a Female

Queen of the Bird Missiles

I am a Swan.

40 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 04-04-2007
Posts: 20978

And there's no reason to compl;ain, becfause your fics are excellent reading, UW! Bowdown

__________________

10-09-2009 01:13

clouddancer clouddancer is a Female

Gatchamaniac

I am an Owl.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 10-04-2007
Posts: 12239

Interesting points UW. It gives me something to consider in my AU. I may need to make a little change. Wink

__________________
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

10-09-2009 01:20

UnpublishedWriter UnpublishedWriter is a Female

Gatchamaniac

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 31-08-2009
Posts: 3156

I better get that high-speed internet connection. I'm running out of time at night. (No computer required for my day job, so I don't have one at work.) Gotta read your Gatch fics.

I noticed that the OAV dates for Sayuri are close to my time-period for 'Gatchaman.' The Turtle King pops up in the 2040s, in mine.

__________________
Benefits, not features; benefits, not features

10-09-2009 23:42

gatchgirl
Babbling Loonie

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 08-03-2006
Posts: 2444

Reading the tombstone, I see that Ken's mom has the same birthday as me. Glad to see someone from Gatch does, even if she's dead before the series. Plus with that we can better understand the time frame as to when the battle started. Cyclops1

__________________
" No gratitude needs to be voiced, your mind speaks to us!"

Racer by day, Feather Thrower all the time!

11-09-2009 00:50

clouddancer clouddancer is a Female

Gatchamaniac

I am an Owl.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 10-04-2007
Posts: 12239

quote:

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter
I better get that high-speed internet connection. I'm running out of time at night. (No computer required for my day job, so I don't have one at work.) Gotta read your Gatch fics.

Just in case this comment was being sent to me, I wanted to let you know my AU is really based on BOTP rather than on Gatch. Although my characters seem to have closer characteristics (the edginess and darkness) of the Gatch team.

__________________
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

11-09-2009 00:55

lborgia88

Gatchamaniac

I am a Condor.

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 27-06-2007
Posts: 5991

quote:

Originally posted by UnpublishedWriter

The perpetually-frail mother is such a flipping stereotype that I also ignored it. She does die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Cancer is used so often that it's becoming another stereotype.

There are plenty of long-term medical conditions that could make a person seem frail and/or helpless, particularly to a child. This would be especially true if the condition got worse over time.

The one time it came up (briefly, from young Ken's POV) in a fic of mine, I did a cop-out and never specified exactly what illness she had at all. Kudos to you for coming up with a more original diagnosis! The other area, it seems, where canon is vague concerning Ken's mother is figuring out when Ken started living at Dr. Nambu's house instead of with his mother. Before she died and before Joe was there? Not until after she'd died? It can easily be interpreted either way.

11-09-2009 00:57

Transmute Jun Transmute Jun is a Female

Queen of the Bird Missiles

I am a Swan.

40 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 04-04-2007
Posts: 20978

I believe when Dr. Nambu is revealing Red Impulse's identity asKentaro Washio to the SNT, Nambu mentions that Kentaro left for Hontwal, leaving his four year old son in Nambu's care.

But of course, what is 'Nambu's care'? Again, it could be interpreted many ways, but it seems to imply that Ken might have been living with Nambu after that time. Perhaps Sayuri too.

__________________

11-09-2009 01:00

UnpublishedWriter UnpublishedWriter is a Female

Gatchamaniac

0 fics uploaded

Registration Date: 31-08-2009
Posts: 3156

Good old 1970s, when people could still assume a wife didn't have a job.

Just a few decades later, nobody makes that assumption, and Dr. Nambu could care for Ken without them moving in with him.

BTW, Eileen kept Kentaro circling the tower for quite a while. Kentaro Air Flight #1 didn't reach the hangar until the wedding night! Elfgrin2

Based on the pictures, I think Ken inherited his mother's hair.

__________________
Benefits, not features; benefits, not features

11-09-2009 02:21

[1] 2 next » --> Members browsing this thread: none

Pages (2): [1] 2 next »

Rate Thread:

very bad

very good

Go to:

Gatchamania.net is Powered by Burning Board Lite 1.1.2c © 2001-2004 WoltLab GmbH
English WBBLite Translation by Satelk Site Coded & Designed by Cep
Gatchamania.net © 2024 All rights reserved.

Tatsunoko Productions all rights to Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman, licensed to
Sandy Frank Syndication (Battle of the Planets), Turner Broadcasting (G-Force) and Saban Entertainment (Eagle Riders).
This site is not endorsed or affiliated with any of these companies and makes no claim to any of the above rights. Please read the Rules and Conditions of use.

This page was generated in 0.227 seconds (66.95% PHP - 33.05% MySQL) with 57 queries.