Both the lead characters in Dennō Coil are named Yūko (ゆうこ), but their names are spelled with different kanji.
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:01:34 UTC
Bernie
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:11:34 UTC
Bernie
Yūko Okonogi's name is spelled 優子, with the same kanji of 優しい (yasashii) = kind or gentle.
Her nickname uses this alternate reading of 優, turning Yūko in to Yasako.
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:19:41 UTC
Bernie
Yūko Amasawa is spelled 勇子, using the character for 勇ましい (isamashii) = bravery, courage.
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:30:15 UTC
Bernie
And so, Yasako's friend Fumie tries to nickname her "Isako" = brave girl.
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 22:04:48 UTC
Bernie
勇子 is unamused by Fumie's clever pun, but the nickname "Isako" sticks.
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Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 22:15:44 UTC
Bernie
It's common for the names of #anime characters to contain subtle references to their personality or their role.
Though most of these are lost in translation...
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