What is the full name of Dekisugi Hidetoshi, and does he have any flaws beneath his nearly perfect image?

Okay, let's talk about the "perfect genius" in Doraemon – Dekisugi-kun.

About Dekisugi Hidetoshi: Full Name and the Other Side of "Perfection"

What is his full name?

His full name is Dekisugi Hidetoshi (出木杉 英才, できすぎ ひでとし).

This name itself is very interesting, full of the author's clever wordplay.

• The surname "Dekisugi" (出木杉) sounds very similar to the Japanese word "出来過ぎ" (dekisugiru), which means "too good," "excessive," or "overachieving."
• The given name "Hidetoshi" (英才) is even more direct, meaning "gifted talent" or "exceptional genius."

So, his name put together basically announces to everyone: "I'm that ridiculously talented genius!"

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Does he have any flaws beneath his near-perfect image?

This is a great question! On the surface, Dekisugi is the ultimate "ideal child every parent wants": top grades in school, excels at sports, handsome, gentle personality, knowledgeable, polite, can cook, understands art... it's almost impossible to find any fault.

However, if we look closely at the original work, we can see he isn't a perfect "robot." He has some traits that could be called "flaws" or, more accurately, "humanizing" aspects.

1. The Biggest "Flaw": Too Perfect, Lacks a "Human Touch" This might sound contradictory, but precisely because he's too perfect, it creates a sense of distance between him and the main group (especially Nobita). We watch Nobita and get frustrated by his laziness and cowardice, but also moved by his kindness and occasional efforts. Dekisugi, however, almost never makes mistakes or gets flustered. This makes him more of an "ideal symbol" than a relatable companion we grow alongside. His perfection means he lacks the ordinary worries and struggles, which also means he lacks that unique charm.

2. Fear of the Supernatural Despite his vast knowledge and scientific mindset, in some stories Dekisugi is just like any other kid: he's very afraid of ghosts and supernatural phenomena. For example, when the group explores a haunted house or tells ghost stories, he also turns pale with fear. This is a very down-to-earth and endearing "weakness" of his.

3. Future Plans That Might Overlook Family In the famous "What-If Phone Booth" version of the Nobita's Wedding Eve story, what happens if Shizuka marries Dekisugi? We see a future where Dekisugi becomes an outstanding scientist, even planning to work on the Moon (or Mars in newer animations), leaving Shizuka feeling lonely on Earth. This isn't a character flaw per se, but his grand ideal of "striving for the future of humanity and his career" leads him to overlook companionship with his partner to some extent. This shows that even "perfect" life choices come with their own costs and regrets. In contrast, Nobita, though ordinary, can offer Shizuka the most simple, warm companionship.

4. Occasional Naivety Towards Doraemon's Gadgets Though a top student, Dekisugi is still a child. When faced with Doraemon's completely unscientific future gadgets, he sometimes shows the same curiosity and naivety as everyone else. Occasionally, he can even get "carried away" by the gadgets' amazing functions, making him seem less "aloof."

To summarize:

Dekisugi Hidetoshi doesn't have clear-cut character flaws like Nobita's "laziness" or Gian's "bullying." His "flaws" are more the side effects of his "perfection" – things like the sense of distance, the regrets inherent in life choices, and some harmless, age-appropriate little weaknesses.

It can be said that author Fujiko F. Fujio was very clever. He didn't mold Dekisugi into a cold, flawless paragon. Instead, through these details, he preserved a touch of "human imperfection" in the character, making Dekisugi a distant yet still believable and relatable figure.