Mirai Suenaga
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Fri 2007/02/02 23:26
After thinking about it day n night and during important meetings at work, I decided to name her Mirai Suenaga.
Coming up with a name for a character is tough as it has to sound decent, have a meaning and for people to find out about the character easily, there should be very little search results. After an image search for Chu-tan in Japanese, many pictures of cats showed up! BTW, a search for "mirai suenaga" or "末永みらい" (her name in Japanese) brings up zero results in Google.
"Mirai" ((未来)みらい) means "Future" and is also the name of my sole proprietorship in Japan which is the beginning of my future company. BTW, I will be writing about how one can set up a sole proprietorship in Japan so that people on working visas can go about doing business here.
"Suenaga" (末永(すえなが)) means "Eternal" and is also used in a sentence that couples say to each other when they get married. They devote themselves to each other.
I want to devote my life to my future and make sure that everything I do everyday makes a contribution towards my next goal of starting up a company in Japan.
So there you go! Lots of meaning to her name ^^;
I have set up Mirai-chans page where you will find some banners of her – feel free to use them. If I notice you driving traffic to my site, I will return the favor and link back to you.
You can find the image in this post in the wallpaper pool but it looks a bit rough as I threw it together in excitement after I decided on Mirai's name ^^;
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Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Good job Danny! Nice name, never would of thought of that. "Eternal Future" you say? Not bad. Not bad at all.
(ID #43725) Posted on 2007/02/03 01:26
Student
It's funny how name's in japanese have meanings, european names have no important meaning, great choice on the name. By the way I think I know what Danny Choo means, it means BRAINWASHER, lol just kidding
(ID #43726) Posted on 2007/02/03 01:59
Professional Student
I agree. Very nice name! I also look forward to reading your write-up about sole proprietorships.
(ID #43727) Posted on 2007/02/03 02:02
Thats a very nice name. And wow, you will be a CEO in the not too distant Mirai! Hope everything goes well (´・∀・`)
(ID #43728) Posted on 2007/02/03 02:20
Wow, you surely took a lot of attention on finding an original name, and it sounds great. *Chuu-tan eh? Looks at the pictures of the superstar neko and laughs* You wouldn't want your mascot being confounded by name with them, would you! Yeah, I also agree on the fact that it sounds a bit... underage. All those great ideas in a chain... Say Danny, how much time did you rest and sleep lately? I wonder where you get all that inspiration, too... Wonder what your wife and Azami-san thought of the name. Anyway! Good going. I hope to see Suenaga-Chan more often on the site!
(ID #43729) Posted on 2007/02/03 02:31
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Now she is complete, she has a name. You created a great name too. After all, just can use any old name that comes to mind! ^o^ She going to have that name for a long time to come. Cats... Somehow that doesn't come as a surprise. I can't blame you for want a unique name. Can't have Mirai-chan getting lost in a crowd. Will be looking forward to that post on setting up a sole proprietorship. I've give a great deal of consideration to my own business. I'm seeing demand in several areas that could yield a good return.
(ID #43730) Posted on 2007/02/03 03:21
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Oh rude of me... 今晩わ末永さん、初めまして。
(ID #43731) Posted on 2007/02/03 03:33
Hm, my mascot name is better! Tri-penile mango man, shortened to Tripeman. Concise, catchy and can be sung along to. Lol, pity it requires parental guidance.
(ID #43732) Posted on 2007/02/03 04:03
quite an inspiring name - i like it. wishing you a very successful and prospering future for your goal.
(ID #43733) Posted on 2007/02/03 04:19
Congratulations! I hope your business endeavor will be successful, and you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor soon...and that's a refreshingly original name you've chosen, excellent choice...
(ID #43734) Posted on 2007/02/03 05:09
Very nice. Future congrats to you concerning your business in Japan, if its as hard if not harder to set up a business in Japan then in the USA then I have best wishes to you. My impressions that there is going to be a lot of paperwork and policies and rules you would have to follow in your endeavor. Joy to Mirai and her baby-shower into this digital plane.
(ID #43735) Posted on 2007/02/03 05:21
The-O in California, USA
I've always wanted to mention first time I saw your mascot. It heavily reminds me of Nono from Aim for the Top 2.
(ID #43736) Posted on 2007/02/03 07:27
Nice to see her finished, and that she has a final name. I still kinda prefer 'Chu chan' because of its simplicity and catchiness, but Mirai will stick soon enough. Intresting meaning behind the name - i didnt realise all that stuff. Still makes me think of Mirei-san though!(i want that figure soooo bad!) Looking forward to seeing what youre gonna end up doing with her on the site.
(ID #43737) Posted on 2007/02/03 08:41
kaito kunn in Hong Kong
wow kool wish i cann draww like u danny
(ID #43738) Posted on 2007/02/03 09:26
Designer & Animator
I think it was Yuko Azami Sensei that drew "Mirai" its a nice name... cant wait to see more pics of her ^^
(ID #43739) Posted on 2007/02/03 09:42
daydreaming and planning to take over the world
congratulations for Mirai...and luck,support and congratulations for your company project... keep us informed about it because that's going to be a very interesting feature about Japan's legislation. great job Danny.
(ID #43740) Posted on 2007/02/03 10:58
High School Graduate... Now what?
Huzzah, as it has been said, "She'll be complete when I think up her name" or something like that. I got no problem with your name choice. Perhaps Chu-tan (as derived from Choo-tan) can be a nickname? Anyways, a welcome to your new mascot and best of wishes towards your future, and yours, and yours, and, yes yours over there, you, you, and you... There's to many people you've got reading this blog; it's very hard to pick, point and wish... XP
(ID #43741) Posted on 2007/02/03 10:58
末永い未来ですね！ ミライって聞くとガンダム思い出しますｗ 何はともあれ、名前決まってよかったです！
(ID #43742) Posted on 2007/02/03 11:08
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
cute name.
(ID #43744) Posted on 2007/02/03 11:22
danny, i think you should create a mascot for men.. i mean a male mascot, for us to see the empowerment of masculine in this site.. lol
(ID #43745) Posted on 2007/02/03 11:26
Omedetou gozaimasu Danny!! WW
(ID #43746) Posted on 2007/02/03 11:49
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
after spending 20 f**king minutes trying to remember my login username & applying to 'lost password' twice which wasnt & didnt realy solve my problem i am back!!!! HAHA!! YOU CANNOT GET RID OF ME!! I AM LIKE THAT EVIL DEAD SPYWARE ON YOUR PC! MUHAHAHA :) now to topic... thats a really cute name for a really cute mascot gurlie :)
(ID #43747) Posted on 2007/02/03 12:18
Film Student
Mirai-tan! Lovely name. But quite a mouthful. Oh, and all the best to your business.
(ID #43751) Posted on 2007/02/03 12:35
Mirai-san sounds similiar to Mirei-san. ^_^ Good name actually. d- *thumbs up*
(ID #43752) Posted on 2007/02/03 14:06
We want Mirai Suenaga merchandise soon (and from reputable companies please!)
(ID #43753) Posted on 2007/02/03 14:30
Lowlife
Better get ready for some dirty Mirai pics. Just saying. >:)
(ID #43754) Posted on 2007/02/03 14:45
BatMad in Italia
Isn't she a cutie! My compliments to Mariendistel for the artwork and to you for the great idea ^_^ Can't wait to see the full Mirai-redesign.
(ID #43755) Posted on 2007/02/03 15:09
Mike Abundo in Manila
Let's see Scoble come up with such a cool mascot. Blogged. :)
(ID #43756) Posted on 2007/02/03 16:44
good work. cant wait to see mirai up and about the site. thumbs up from me :D
(ID #43757) Posted on 2007/02/03 17:52
Email & Network Support/Administration
Wow, you put a lot of thought into the name. My compliments to you and Azamiyuko-sensi on a great chracter. Looking forward to reading the sole proprietorship article
(ID #43758) Posted on 2007/02/03 20:14
A Great mascot character. I like how you came about her name. ;)
(ID #43759) Posted on 2007/02/03 21:07
!Congratulations Danny! i like the meaning and the sound of "Mirai" can't wait to see her in the site.
(ID #43760) Posted on 2007/02/03 21:28
Interesting and unique name, great choice!
(ID #43761) Posted on 2007/02/03 21:41
Student, Freelancer
With your new mascot soon to be all over the internet and your professional goals, I wish you the best and keep the content coming Danny!
(ID #43762) Posted on 2007/02/03 23:24
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
Good job Danny, ohhh your own company. I hope members will get a chance to get employment there HAHHAHAHAH ;-) Well for those that are qualified with required skills :-) I love the sketches of other designs for your mascot.
(ID #43764) Posted on 2007/02/04 01:45
よしむもみらいちゃん描いてみるよ(*'▽'*)
(ID #43766) Posted on 2007/02/04 04:03
名前決まってよかったですねー とてもいい名前だと思います。 絵もとてもイイ！！
(ID #43775) Posted on 2007/02/04 06:03
hi. first time poster here. congrats to dannychoo for his mascot. may i suggest MiSu-chan? :3
(ID #43781) Posted on 2007/02/04 09:37
Oooh, i like the name very much...names with meanings are always soo much better than a normal name xD And also the name Mirai reminds me of the very moe figure Mirei (which i hope to get when it comes out) I look forward to seeing more of her from now on ;)
(ID #43783) Posted on 2007/02/04 12:03
A very nice name indeed, it also has a well thought out menaing. *thumbs up* :D
(ID #43785) Posted on 2007/02/04 13:36
Wow... great work.. its really good looking. a great mascot for the site
(ID #43790) Posted on 2007/02/04 18:23
great mascot danny, (i am waiting for her costumes outlook)
(ID #43793) Posted on 2007/02/04 20:27
Nice. Yay for Azami Yuko's illustration!
(ID #43804) Posted on 2007/02/05 03:24
CEO MIrai Inc
All, Glad you like the name ^^ ごっどさん、 妹か。。。いいアイデアかもしれない^^; ellcy90さん、 サンクスデス！ よしむさん、 楽しみにしています！ wildarmsheero, Yikes! Zer0, Soon! Raging Ivan, Hmmmm. lol Suzuko, 今までのネーミングアドバイスをありがとう！ The-O, The hair does look similar ^^; TJ Han, "................" D_Blade, Need more sleep ToT
(ID #43809) Posted on 2007/02/05 05:02
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
Looking great......"Mirai Suenaga" is a perfect name too!! I cant wait to see more of her .....
(ID #43846) Posted on 2007/02/06 05:48
.NET/Web Developer
I simply love it. Great mascot for a great site. :D
(ID #43852) Posted on 2007/02/06 10:56
Almar in Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Hi Danny, Love your Mirai. As a 501st patchcollector I want to ask you the following. What about designing a nice Mirai Patch wearing a Femtroopers Armor? I bet this would look great. I'd be happy to help you finance this (for my share of patches of course). Just think about it.
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