From Naruto to Nobita, Japanese anime inspires hundreds of names across Indonesia
BANGKOK (Mainichi) -- In Indonesia, 190 people had the name "Uzumaki," apparently based on the popular anime series "Naruto," and 181 individuals were
In Indonesia, 190 individuals bore the name Uzumaki, believed to be inspired by the popular anime series Naruto. Similarly, 181 people were named Nobita, inspired by the main character from Doraemon. These findings were revealed in population registration data shared by the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs. Teguh Setyabudi, the director general of Population and Civil Registration, revealed that many Indonesians have names inspired by Japanese anime.
Uzumaki, matching the surname of Naruto's protagonist, was the most common name, followed by Nobita, the first name of the Doraemon protagonist. Other potential anime-inspired names included Sasuke, Naruto, Uchiha, Boruto, Luffy, Usopp, Shinchan, and Inuyasha. Teguh playfully noted the existence of eight individuals named after Suneo, the character from Doraemon.
A March survey by Hakuhodo Inc. found that six out of the top 10 most recognized anime series, such as Pokemon and Naruto, had recognition rates exceeding 50%.
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