"Is the Order a Rabbit?", commonly known as "GochiUsa," is a four-panel comic strip published in Manga Time Kirara MAX that was adapted into an anime in 2014 and became a huge hit. It was also released in theaters in 2017, and became Kirara's most popular work in the mid-2010s. Many of the characters in "GochiUsa" are named after drinks, so here we'll introduce the origins of the character names!
[Is the Order a Rabbit? ] The origin of the main character, Cocoa
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The main character of "Is the Order a Rabbit?" is Cocoa! The energetic Cocoa's real name is "Hoto Cocoa." What a warm name! As you can tell from her name, Cocoa's name is inspired by "hot cocoa"!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The True Protagonist? Chino's Origin
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In some ways, Chino is more like the protagonist than Cocoa. She's quiet and shy, but she's a highly skilled little sister character, making her very popular! Chino's real name is "Kafuu Chino." It may be a little confusing, but her name is inspired by the coffee "cappuccino"!
【Is the Order a Rabbit?】The Origin of Military-Otaku Lady Rize
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Rize, a military enthusiast and millionaire, is eye-catching with her stylish figure! Her real name, Tedeza Rize, is a lovely, dignified charmer. Tedeza Rize is a blend of green tea with the scent of white peach and kiwi. It may be a little unfamiliar, but her nerdy side is typical of Rize!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] Yamato Nadeshiko? The Origin of Chiya
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With her gentle, black hair, Chiya is the kind of beautiful girl you'd fall in love with if she were real! Her real name is "Ujimatsu Chiya." As you can tell from her name, her name is inspired by Uji matcha!
【Is the Order a Rabbit? 】Very Popular! Sharo's Origin
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Sharo is one of the most popular characters in "GochiUsa." Despite her elegant aura, she's actually a commoner, which makes her adorable! Sharo's real name is Kirima Sharo. It's a little hard to tell, but the name is inspired by the famous coffee brand Kilimanjaro!
【Is the Order a Rabbit?】The Origin of the Super Cute Maya
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The more you look at Maya, the cuter she becomes. She's a lively girl who's just as adorable as Cocoa! Maya's real name is "Jouga Maya." Jouga Maya is the name of a tea, and it's rare to see a character from "GochiUsa" inspired by tea!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The Origin of Megu's Standout Character
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Meg is a laid-back, yet cute and eye-catching girl! Her real name is Natsumegu. Nutmeg is the name of a spice, not a drink, but it's delicious as a drink. Meg is a laid-back character a bit like Chiya, and from the middle of the series onwards, she appears just as often as Chiya!
【Is the Order a Rabbit? 】The Origin of Aoyama Blue Mountain
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Aoyama Blue Mountain is a calm, mature woman with an appealing, composed aura. Her real name is "Aoyama Midori." During her high school days, she was known as "Miss Emerald," creating many legends. The origin of her name is, quite literally, the coffee Blue Mountain.
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The Origin of Cocoa's Sister, Moka
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Cocoa's sister, Moka, is famous for becoming more popular than expected. Her real name is "Hoto Moka," and her name is directly inspired by Hot Mocha. Mocha is an incredibly beautiful character, and maybe Cocoa will grow up to be a gentle beauty just like her!
[Is the Order a Rabbit?] The Character Origins are Simple!
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We've introduced the origins of the character names, but there are some characters whose names are exactly the same as their names, and some that are a little more confusing. The only thing that's missing is nutmeg, and nutmeg is actually the name of a spice, but nutmeg is also delicious in drinks, and if you search online you'll find instructions on how to make a delicious nutmeg drink.
