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Japanese Model Names Child After One Piece Character

posted on by Jennifer Sherman
Portgas D. Ace serves as baby boy's namesake

After the recent birth, Japanese fashion model Hikari Kamikawa named her boy after the One Piece manga. Kamikawa chose two Japanese kanji characters that can be pronounced as "Ace" in Japanese, as in the character's surname.

Although Japan does have a list of banned names, Kamikawa's choice is legal. Some of Kamikawa's fans liked the name, but others expressed concerns that it may cause problems for the boy as he grows up. "Ace" does not sound like a typical Japanese name and may also be difficult for some people to read correctly.

In 2010, entertainment figure and former Morning Musume idol singer Clannad names were popular in the poll.

Source: Kotaku


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