Sango Sugimoto commands the repair ship *Akashi* (Y2302) as part of the Blue Mermaids, an organization tasked with securing vital maritime routes and coastal zones. Her given name, Sango, meaning "coral" in Japanese, and her surname, Sugimoto, formed from the characters for "cedar" and "origin," intertwine themes of marine life and natural foundations, mirroring her role in maintaining oceanic safety and structural integrity.