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Many Indonesians Named after Japanese Anime Characters
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Japanese pop culture has significantly influenced naming trends in Indonesia, with hundreds of citizens named after characters from popular anime series like Naruto, One Piece, and Doraemon. Local officials have confirmed that these names are inspired by globally recognized manga and anime figures.
Jakarta, Aug. 8 (Jiji Press)--A number of Indonesians have names inspired by Japanese manga and anime, with 16 people, for example, confirmed to be named "Doraemon," the name of an earless robotic cat and a lead character of the blockbuster anime series with the same title, it has been learned.
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