Society
People in Indonesia are naming their kids after manga characters
Civil registration data reflects the popularity of Japanese anime and manga
The popularity of Japanese anime and manga has influenced Indonesian parents' name choices for their children, with some named after characters like Naruto. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and AP)
TOKYO -- Japanese character names are turning up in unusual places. Some people in Indonesia are bucking tradition and choosing to name their kids after Japanese manga characters, highlighting the influence of Japanese pop culture and turning heads in Japan.