Both the lead characters in Dennō Coil are named Yūko...

Both the lead characters in Dennō Coil are named Yūko (ゆうこ), but their names are spelled with different kanji.

Like 11 Dec 2022 at 21:01 | Open on mstdn.io

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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.

11 Dec 2022 at 21:11 | Open on mstdn.io

Bernie

Yūko Amasawa is spelled 勇子, using the character for 勇ましい (isamashii) = bravery, courage.

11 Dec 2022 at 21:19 | Open on mstdn.io

Bernie

And so, Yasako's friend Fumie tries to nickname her "Isako" = brave girl.

11 Dec 2022 at 21:30 | Open on mstdn.io

Bernie

勇子 is unamused by Fumie's clever pun, but the nickname "Isako" sticks.

11 Dec 2022 at 22:04 | Open on mstdn.io

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...

11 Dec 2022 at 22:15 | Open on mstdn.io