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Episode 48

2018-12-16T22:24:30Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Plot Summary */

{{Episode
| name = Episode 48
| series = ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' episode
| image = EP48.png
| episode = Season 2<br>Episode 22
| director = [[Bob Shirohata]]
| writer =
| length = 5:00
| airdate = December 18th, 2009

| Last episode = [[Episode 47]]
| This episode = [[Episode 48]]
| Next episode = [[Episode 49]]
}}
The forty-eighth episode of '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' was broadcast on December 18th, 2009. It adapts '''The Long-Awaited Deep Emotion Is Ruined''' from the first published volume of the manga, as well as strips from '''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''' and '''Chapter 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?''' from the webcomic. It also loosely adapts the strip '''In Vienna'''.

==Plot Summary==
[[Austria]] plays his piano while [[Hungary]] stands at his side and listens to his music. Suddenly, both hear [[Italy]] singing [[Marukaite Chikyuu]]; when they go to check, they see that Italy has become a teenager, though "her" voice was still high-pitched and childish...

===Let's Play Soccer!===
Italy and [[Germany]] are sitting on a bench. Germany is trying to read, but Italy continues to interrupt him by asking to play soccer. Then, Italy starts to bat Germany's hand between his own hands (to imitate a soccer ball) and suddenly makes a strange gesture. Germany becomes aggravated and demands to know what Italy wants from him, to which a confused Italy simply responds, "Ve?".

===The Long-Awaited Deep Emotion Is Ruined===
A sick [[England]] is shown to be bedridden while the Grim Reaper hovers from behind. [[America]] bursts in and asks if Germany was the cause of injury. The feverish, weakened England replies that he was developing a weapon called the [[wikipedia:Panjandrum|Panjandrum]] and begins to talk about a drunk Scotsman before trailing off. A tearful America tells England that he can't die, adding that the latter still owes him money.

England tells America that, even though they spent all their time fighting, he didn't exactly hate him. England tries to say more but falls silent as the Reaper covers his mouth with its hand. America looks down at the unresponsive England and smacks his head multiple times to make sure he's dead while the Grim Reaper floats over. After verification, America expresses elation that England has finally died and invites the Reaper to go to a bar and celebrate. This causes a shocked England to bolt up from the bed; America then tells the Reaper he knew England would wake up if he said that.

===Helmetalia===
Germany, who is tired of Italy being risky in training, orders him to put on a safety helmet. Italy apologizes and throws the helmet down to the ground. Germany then becomes angered and orders Italy to put the helmet on, forcing it on to his head. Italy bursts into tears and apologizes again as he takes the helmet off. He explains that whenever he wears a helmet, he feels like he'll get shorter. Germany assures him that he won't, as their height difference is highlighted: Germany is 180cm, while Italy is 172cm.

===In Vienna===
Austria and Hungary watch the teenage Italy sing [[Marukaite Chikyuu]], as "she" stands in front of a window. As Italy gets to the verse about toasting with a boot, "her" voice suddenly breaks, becoming that of an adult male. Austria and Hungary stare in shock, and Italy falls silent, frowning in confusion. He then smiles and finishes the song, singing it in his new adult voice.

===Post-Credits Teaser===
Italy is excited that his voice changed, and Hungary congratulates him on growing up. As the two share their excitement, Austria remains confused, as a caption explains that he always thought Italy was a girl.

Austria then holds up a dress shirt. When Hungary notes his confusion, he explains that he had a feeling that this would happen. A caption then reads that Austria went out to buy boys' clothes afterwards.

A note reads "To be continued".

==Character Appearances==
*[[Italy]]
*[[Germany]]
*[[America]]
*[[England|England/UK]]
*[[Austria]]
*[[Hungary]]

==Voice Cast==
*Italy: [[Daisuke Namikawa]]
*Germany: [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]
*America: [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]
*England/UK: [[Noriaki Sugiyama]]
*Austria: [[Akira Sasanuma]]
*Hungary: [[Michiko Neya]]
*Teenage Italy (pre-voice break): [[Aki Kanada]]

===English Dub Cast===
*Italy: [[Todd Haberkorn]]
*Germany: [[Patrick Seitz]]
*America: [[Eric Vale]]
*Britain: [[Scott Freeman]]
*Austria: [[Chuck Huber]]
*Hungary: [[Luci Christian]]
*Teenage Italy (pre-voice break): [[Brina Palencia]]

==Trivia==
*A new [[Eyecatch|eyecatch]] featuring Austria is used in this episode.

*The original '''In Vienna''' strip had Hungary bring Italy to Austria to deliver the news of him hitting puberty (and his voice breaking), rather than Austria and Hungary witnessing it together. In the original strip, Austria was confused as to why he suddenly heard another man in the house and figured it was a guest. However, the ending of the strip remains the same, with Austria realizing that the younger Italy was in fact a male.

*This is the second episode to highlight the height difference between Italy and Germany, the first episode to do so was [[Episode 11]] (which adapted the strip '''Germany vs. Italy''').

*The fansubbed version by ''gg subs'' is notable (and controversial) for subbing Italy's lines about his voice as "Cool! My voice changed! I sound like a fag!" and "I sound like a fag! I really do!" whereas the appropriate translation would have been along the lines of "My voice sounds strange (odd/weird) !". This alteration is presumably a joke and/or prank on their part.
*However, in the English Dubbed episode, Italy comments on his voice with "I kinda sound like a homo, don't I?" and "Homo!" while Hungary agrees and says how proud she is, both laughing with glee.
*The first segment after the pre-opening teaser is adapted from '''Chapter 2: Allied Forces'''. The strip originally took place after Italy and Germany won a fight against France, only for France to get back up and start to beat up Italy.
*The second segment was adapted from a strip in the first published volume, '''The Long-Awaited Deep Emotion Is Ruined'''. The Panjandrum was previously mentioned in England's character song, [[Pub and GO! (song)|Pub and GO!]].
*The third segment is adapted from '''Chapter 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?''' and originally took place after Italy's attempt at planting a landmine (which was adapted at the beginning of [[Episode 46: Medieval England's Clothes And Hair|Episode 46]]).

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Canada

2018-11-18T20:47:38Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Relationships */

{{Nation
| name = Canada<br>カナダ
| continent = NORTH
| image = Canasuit.jpeg‎
| country = [[Image:CanadaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]
| human = [[Human names#Canada|Matthew Williams]] (マシュー・ウィリアムズ, ''Mashū Wiriamuzu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=ナンタケットの小さなおうち|archiveurl=http://bamboothicket2.livejournal.com/223961.html|archivedate=June 8, 2013|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 25, 2008|accessdate=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
| spellings = Matthieu, Mathieu
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 01<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=20|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond/Orange (manga), Dark Blond (''Axis Powers'' and ''World Series'' anime), Blond (''Beautiful World'' anime)
| eyes = Violet (manga, ''Beautiful World''), Blue (''Axis Powers'', ''World Series'')

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Fly, Mr. Canada, Fly!''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 7- Russia]]
| anime = [[Episode 19]]

| japanese = [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (child)
| english = [[Eric Vale]]
}}

'''Canada '''(カナダ, ''Kanada'')''' '''is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Canada|Matthew Williams]]''' (マシュー・ウィリアムズ, ''Mashū Wiriamuzu'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:CanadaChibi.png|thumb|left|160px|A 'chibi' version of Canada.]]
===Appearance===
His hair is wavy, and depicted at times as being two-toned: a lighter blond on top, with more of an orange (or darker blond) shade on the bottom and tips. He has violet eyes, though they have also been colored blue in some official art. At least one figurine depicts him with completely orange hair. He also sports a curly ahoge off the top of his head.

Canada wears a heavy tan winter coat and pants as his military uniform, though when he is dressed casually, he is usually shown wearing a hoodie (sometimes depicted with the Canadian flag emblem on it), and a pair of jeans. Like his brother, Canada wears glasses, though he also sports a pair of goggles on his head at times (such as when wearing his uniform).

Although often drawn as shorter in fanart, official art makes it clear that he is either the same height/build as his brother, or very close to it.

===Personality and Interests===
In contrast to [[America|his brother]], Canada is calm, shy, sensitive, and hates fighting<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> (But, it is said that he is a very strong fighter). Despite this, he is often mistaken for his brother and has found himself in trouble for incidents that America has caused. When he is not being mistaken for his brother, other nations tend to forget that he exists.<ref name="cnd">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|accessdate=September 21, 2012|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, fly!}}</ref> He is also passive aggressive and was once able to make America cry by arguing with him for over three hours and pointing out every single one of his faults.<ref name="cnd"/> It is also implied in a chapter he loves maple syrup as he is shown offering America some for his coffee. According to Himaruya, he's always been a rather good tactician, and this was displayed in a comic set during the Revolutionary War in which Canada assisted England, whose letters to America were normally not accepted, by writing on a note attached to the letter, "there are snacks inside," strongly tempting America to accept and open the letter.<ref>{{cite web|title=クリスマスの 6ページ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref> Canada also likes to play ice hockey and lacrosse, and drives a tractor on his days off.<ref>{{cite web|title=びくぶる|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1598.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 13, 2014|accessdate=November 14, 2014|trans_title=Trembling Trio}}</ref>

He also has a pet bear named [[Creatures_of_Hetalia#Kumajirou|Kumajirou]], who, unfortunately, always forgets Canada's name. In return, Canada always forgets Kumajirou's name as well.<ref name="cnd"/>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

The two brothers grew up separately as children, until [[England]] eventually took Canada on a trip to meet America, who wound up becoming bored with him and forgetting him shortly into their first meeting.<ref name="cnd"/> While they are later shown to have gotten along quite well, Canada could not match America's rapid growth and development and he was not able to mature at the same time as his brother, causing him to remain a child while America began to reach his adolescence.<ref name="world stars chapter 180">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[180話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=June 17, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 19, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 180}}</ref> A rift occurred between the two after Canada refused to join America's side during the American Revolution.<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> In the years that followed their own relationships with England caused their relationship to be tense.<ref name="world stars chapter 197">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[197話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TmPNvWfrOQUhVohD/index.html|date=August 15, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 197}}</ref> During the War of 1812, Canada felt conflicted fighting America, but did so to do his best for England.<ref name="world stars chapter 199"/> Although their relations improved later on, Canada thought it would be too difficult to speak to America, and used England as his "speaker," which only baffled America.<ref name="world stars chapter 182">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[182話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/jM8Rsv8Z1UbXQBAe/index.html|date=June 24, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 182}}</ref>

In their adulthood and in most cases of the ''Axis Powers'' series, America is the source of Canada's constant troubles, due to the fact that people get their identities mixed up; he is blamed for fights that America started or is spoken to as America.<ref name="cnd"/> However, during an argument, Canada was able to reduce him to tears when he went on a 3-hour rant about all of his flaws.<ref name="cnd"/> Despite this, the two seem to have a healthy relationship, as their arguing and America's frequent forgetting of him can merely come off as sibling rivalry. America tends to visit his house on occasion and is seen to be the one Canada spends the most time with.

In ''World☆Stars'', When America catches Canada behaving out of character, he tells him he was fine just the way he is, a statement which Canada takes offense to. While Canada envies America's image, believing him to be indifferent to his pain, America walks away believing that "he doesn't know how blessed he is" to have a rare personality to get along with everyone and not understanding why he would want to change it.<ref name="world stars chapter 177">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[177話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/iEXt3QfLnW9YuwZN/index.html|date=June 6, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 177}}</ref> America is also found to be taken aback that Canada knows so much about his politics and entertainment, but in truth, he knows little about Canada's.<ref name="world stars chapter 179">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[179話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TrN9WvsPPftAcDFn/index.html|date=June 13, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 179}}</ref>

America is also shown to be jealous of the fact that Canada simply asked Britain for his independence, and thinks that Canada is not ready for it. When they both confront each other, America and Canada seem to be insulting one another about it, but it is revealed that was all in their head, and America congratulates Canada. <ref name="world stars chapter 214">{{cite web|title=http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/worldstars.php?chapter214}}</ref>

===Cuba===
''Main Article: [[Cuba]]''

Cuba initially mistook Canada for America and attacked him. He later apologized with a peace offering of ice cream and an invite to his place. When Canada arrived, however, Cuba once again mistook him for his brother.<ref name="cnd"/>

During the Christmas 2010 event, Cuba was the one to call Canada, warning him of the disappearance of countries and suggesting that they stick together. Later on Canada, instead of searching for the missing nations, decides to take pictures of himself with Cuba and Kumajirou in silly positions.<ref name="Christmas 2010 Page 8">{{cite web|title=メリークリスマス！！ Page 8|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas20118.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 19, 2016}}</ref> The two get along well, though Cuba still confuses Canada with America.

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

England gained Canada as his own territory after a tough battle with France and tells him that he would be his family from now on. Excited that someone was looking at and talking to him, Canada promises to be loyal and do his best for England.<ref name="world stars chapter 192">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[192話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/s6Ao3YaarJenuBy4/index.html|date=July 29, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 192}}</ref> During the American Revolution, Canada was unable to be America's ally because he was unwilling to take sides and turn against England, which angered America, believing he liked him too much.<ref name="world stars chapter 181"/> When England fell gravely ill after losing to America and losing much of his support from other European countries, Canada was shown to be his caretaker, and England was extremely grateful for his presence and loyalty.<ref name="world stars chapter 195">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[195話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/Ja6Fb7uxDNLDifjS/index.html|date=August 8, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 195}}</ref> Canada's loyalty was so strong that it allowed him to fight on England's side against his brother with little conflict.<ref name="world stars chapter 199"/> Later on, Canada would use England as his speaker and negotiator when talking to America, due to his belief that their relations were not strong enough and he would not be able to approach America so easily.<ref name="world stars chapter 182"/>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

France was the one who originally held authority of Canada and his house before losing it to England, but the extent of their relationship during the time is not revealed. However, when England first meets Canada, he notes that his hair looked liked it was inherited from France.<ref name="world stars chapter 192"/>

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

In ''World☆Stars'', Seychelles is shown to remember him and his place in the G8.<ref name="world stars chapter 175">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[175話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/EoCfwSU5Vbg5MOZ9/index.html|date=May 30, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 175}}</ref> This makes Canada excited, and he decides to make a large and lavish "impact" to thank her and make sure she always remembers him. However, Canada's strange and out-of-character behavior frightens her, and she doesn't see who he is because she could never believe Canada would be such a "show off."<ref name="world stars chapter 176">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[176話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/Kk7qN7fJ9VsbS67X/index.html|date=June 3, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 176}}</ref>

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[File:CanadaAnime.png‎|200px|right|thumb|Canada in Episode 19.]]
[[File:CanadaTBW.png|200px|left|thumb|Canada in ''Gakuen Hetalia: Go Forth! Newspaper Club!! Second Half''.]]

Canada and Kumajirou appear in [[Episode 19]], at an Allied Forces meeting. But due to his "invisibility effect", the other Allies do not realize that he's there with them.

His design was slightly altered for the first four seasons of the anime, with his violet eyes changed to a blue, and the gradient effect of his hair removed. His hair is drawn slightly shorter and straighter as well. Both Canada's hair and eyes are a darker shade than his brother's. His casual hoodie, often assumed to be red (though colored light green in one official picture), is also colored teal. In ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World'', his hair is changed to be a regular blond color, while his eyes became a light violet.

He is voiced by [[Katsuyuki Konishi]], who also voices America in the anime. In an interview with ''PASH'' magazine, Konishi said that he played Canada's voice as very quiet and "barely above a whisper", in contrast to the louder brother. His English voice actor, [[Eric Vale]], also voices America and plays Canada's voice in much the same way.

==Trivia==
*His birthday, '''July 1st''', corresponds to the national holiday of [[wikipedia:Canada Day|Canada Day]], when Canada first became independent on July 1st, 1867,<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> though full independence was not gained until April 17, 1982.
*It is a source of debate among fans as to whether it is America or Canada that is the older of the two brothers (with Hidekaz Himaruya having not confirmed a set age difference between the two). A common fanon assumption is that the two are twins, due to their similarities and the fact that Canada is easily mistaken for America (due to having the same face), though the two do not share the same day of birth. Supporters of this theory point out the nations' birthdays merely refer to their date of independence or unification, and that a "nation" may not have an official birthday in the same sense as humans. However, years later in the serialization of World Stars, this is finally addressed, with England saying he did not know, and quickly decides it was whoever learned the alphabet first. This statement singles out Canada as "the oldest,"<ref name="world stars chapter 199">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[199話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=August 22, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 199}}</ref> but note that it is still not entirely confirmed.
*Canada was one of the Allied Forces during the second world war, which would bring the total of Allied powers in the story to six. Canada was the third strongest western power, and contributed a lot in the war, but being under so much British influence much of Canada's efforts were considered British efforts. This can be considered a contribution to Canada's invisibility. This could also explain why Canada is not often seen amongst the others when the Allies are acting together.

==References==
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Liechtenstein

2018-11-03T19:27:44Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Appearances */

{{Nation
| name = Liechtenstein<br>リヒテンシュタイン
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Liechtenstein.png
| country = [[File:LiechtensteinFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Liechtenstein|Principality Of Liechtenstein (Fürstentum Liechtenstein)]]
| human =
| spellings =
| age =
| gender = Female
| birthday = July 12<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=19|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blonde
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]]
| strip = ''Liechtenstein’s Journal of Swiss Dopiness''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 23]]

| japanese = [[Rie Kugimiya]], [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Cherami Leigh]]
}}
'''Liechtenstein''' (リヒテンシュタイン ''Rihitenshutain'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''.

==Attributes==
[[File:Liech1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Liechtenstein. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
Liechtenstein has blonde hair, in a chin-length bob cut like her [[Switzerland|brother]], and wears a blue ribbon on the right side of her head. As shown in flashbacks, she used to wear her hair long and in braids, but she cut her hair to look more like Switzerland and found that it was more comfortable. She wears a long-sleeved dress, but on one occasion dressed in a uniform that she designed to resemble her brother's. Her dress is often shown to be deep red with lighter stripes, though she has also appeared in a pink version of it in a few doodles and in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game.

Before her adoption, she was shown to wear a pink dress and apron, which had become damaged due to the aftermath of WWI and her having fallen into poverty. She cut her hair sometime after World War II, as she was depicted during it with her hair still long and her economy still doing somewhat unwell.

===Personality and Interests===
Originally having been Austrian nobles, she is described as being rather high-tech, with a humble and mature personality and a level head, though she will clearly state her views. Her speaking pattern is rather formal, and she didn't seem to understand the informal greeting shared between Seychelles and Hong Kong. She was passed along many different nations throughout her life, which became rough and difficult for her after WWI due to a food shortage. However, Liechtenstein was saved from her situation when Switzerland found her and adopted her as his sister.

Due to her resemblance to her brother after her haircut (and having worn a duplicate uniform), Liechtenstein was once mistaken for being a young boy, causing her to become intensely concerned about the size of her chest. Switzerland rectified this problem by gifting her the purchase of a ribbon of her choice.

Although few of her relationships have been shown in canon, her profile in Volume 4 states that she is social and has many friends.<ref name="Vol. 4 Prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-344-82233-7}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Liechtenstein is said to have originally been Austrian nobles. Historically, Liechtenstein was heavily connected to Austria until after WWI, although this has not really been shown explicitly in canon. In canon, however, the two are very polite to one another.

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

The two of them were featured together in a strip about soccer. They found out that the melodies of their anthems matched, which led to great confusion. Other than this, they don't interact much, though they seem to be quite friendly with each other.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

While they've not been depicted together outside of one of the Christmas events where they'd not interacted, Liechtenstein was said to have lived at Germany's house for some time, before the collapse of the German Confederation granted her independence.

===Hungary and Ukraine===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]], [[Ukraine]]''

The three of them seem to be good friends. In Volume 4's "'''A History of Interesting Clothes'''", they had a friendly chat about the dressing costumes in their countries. They even refer themselves using nicknames rather than their full names.<ref name="Vol. 4 SE pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=30|isbn=978-4-344-82234-4}}</ref>

===Kugelmugel===
''Main Article: [[Kugelmugel]]''

Liechtenstein, upon noticing the large sphere that was Kugelmugel's house on the way to Austria's house with Switzerland, she immediately ran to it as she had heard of Kugelmugel and was enthusiastic to meet him as she had heard that he was very cute, though he exceeded her initial expectations. However, she believes him to be a girl and, even when Germany said he was a boy, she was confused and believed him to be mistaken. She seemed very enthusiastic at the idea of meeting him again. After their meeting, Kugelmugel asked his boss to make his home larger, citing that small things are not art(but small living things were). It's possible that he sees Liechtenstein as art, as she is quite small, herself (though bigger than he is.)

===Switzerland===
''Main Article: [[Switzerland]]''

Switzerland was the one who found Liechtenstein and adopted her as his younger sister, saving her from death and providing her with the assistance she needed. Because she has no army, Switzerland protects her and she does various things in her daily life together with him. The two are very close and he cares for her a lot while she seems to look up to him, though unbeknownst to Liechtenstein, their relationship reminds her brother of his long-ago friendship with [[Austria]], that he'll deny ever happened. Despite being aware of their current relationship's troubles, Liechtenstein is happy when Switzerland will meet with and talk to Austria.

In a strip that took place in WWII, Switzerland entrusted watching the house to her while he guarded from outside. However, she found herself wondering how he survived being independent, despite stronger countries such as Germany, Prussia, Italy, France, and Austria having surrounded him for years. After coming to the conclusion that he had made many strong weapons because he was very skillful, she desired to be of assistance to him and sought them out. However, she found that his planes were all rather outdated and became afraid and worried, concerning Switzerland when he returned as she had paled. However, she confronted him and he reassured her that, due to the topography and the large variety of weapons that he had that were all superior in technology to his planes, there was no problem. However, he was quick to sell his weapons to Germany, much to Liechtenstein's returning concern.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[File:LiechtensteinAnime.png|thumb|200px|Liechtenstein in [[Episode 23]].]]
Liechtenstein first debuts in [[Episode 23]], which adapts some of the first part of '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness'''. In the episode, she cuts her hair and expresses interest in being more like her brother. But on the way to their shopping trip, a woman mistakes Liechtenstein as a young boy, causing her to become self-conscious about her flat chest. Later Switzerland buys a ribbon for her hair.

Liechtenstein's origin is detailed in [[Episode 45]] when she flashes back to her adoption in a dream.

In the anime adaptation, she wears a light pink version of her dress that has short sleeves. The neck ribbon on her dress was also changed from red to green. Also, her hair ribbon changed from blue to purple.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Serious Liech.png|thumb|100px|right|Early draft of Liechtenstein]]

*Her birthday, '''July 12th''', corresponds with the date that Liechtenstein was given full sovereignty after its accession to the [[wikipedia:Confederation Of The Rhine|Confederation Of The Rhine]] in 1806.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>
*Liechenstein's voice actress, Rie Kugimiya, also voices [[wikipedia:|Alphonse Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]]. Incidentally, Switzerland's voice actress, [[Romi Park]], voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]]. Also, both Liechtenstein and Alphonse have similar personalities (calm, kind, gentle, etc).
*In the special edition booklet of ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya revealed an early draft of Liechtenstein that was a grumpier, more serious type of character like Switzerland. Instead of a ribbon at the side of her head, she was to wear a small headband with the ribbon on it. Her eyebrows were also slightly thicker.<ref name="Vol. 3 SE pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=27|isbn=978-4-344-81939-9}}</ref>
*Though she has no canon human name, she has been referred to as '''Lili''' by some fans, from a shortening of her nation name and from the Lily flower, which is sometimes considered to be a national flower of Liechtenstein. It is debatable if she would share her brother's surname. While most fans give her the last name of '''Zwingli''' to match her brother, others will point out the fact that 2/3rds of the population of Liechtenstein are Catholic, and that it would be unlikely that she would take the surname of a Protestant reformer.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya gave her potential names as being '''Erica/Erika''', '''Sisia''', '''Elise''', and '''Eva'''. Her possible surname is '''Vogel'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate = February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Liechtenstein

2018-11-03T19:26:55Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Relationships */

{{Nation
| name = Liechtenstein<br>リヒテンシュタイン
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Liechtenstein.png
| country = [[File:LiechtensteinFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Liechtenstein|Principality Of Liechtenstein (Fürstentum Liechtenstein)]]
| human =
| spellings =
| age =
| gender = Female
| birthday = July 12<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=19|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blonde
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]]
| strip = ''Liechtenstein’s Journal of Swiss Dopiness''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 23]]

| japanese = [[Rie Kugimiya]], [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Cherami Leigh]]
}}
'''Liechtenstein''' (リヒテンシュタイン ''Rihitenshutain'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''.

==Attributes==
[[File:Liech1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Liechtenstein. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
Liechtenstein has blonde hair, in a chin-length bob cut like her [[Switzerland|brother]], and wears a blue ribbon on the right side of her head. As shown in flashbacks, she used to wear her hair long and in braids, but she cut her hair to look more like Switzerland and found that it was more comfortable. She wears a long-sleeved dress, but on one occasion dressed in a uniform that she designed to resemble her brother's. Her dress is often shown to be deep red with lighter stripes, though she has also appeared in a pink version of it in a few doodles and in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game.

Before her adoption, she was shown to wear a pink dress and apron, which had become damaged due to the aftermath of WWI and her having fallen into poverty. She cut her hair sometime after World War II, as she was depicted during it with her hair still long and her economy still doing somewhat unwell.

===Personality and Interests===
Originally having been Austrian nobles, she is described as being rather high-tech, with a humble and mature personality and a level head, though she will clearly state her views. Her speaking pattern is rather formal, and she didn't seem to understand the informal greeting shared between Seychelles and Hong Kong. She was passed along many different nations throughout her life, which became rough and difficult for her after WWI due to a food shortage. However, Liechtenstein was saved from her situation when Switzerland found her and adopted her as his sister.

Due to her resemblance to her brother after her haircut (and having worn a duplicate uniform), Liechtenstein was once mistaken for being a young boy, causing her to become intensely concerned about the size of her chest. Switzerland rectified this problem by gifting her the purchase of a ribbon of her choice.

Although few of her relationships have been shown in canon, her profile in Volume 4 states that she is social and has many friends.<ref name="Vol. 4 Prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-344-82233-7}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Liechtenstein is said to have originally been Austrian nobles. Historically, Liechtenstein was heavily connected to Austria until after WWI, although this has not really been shown explicitly in canon. In canon, however, the two are very polite to one another.

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

The two of them were featured together in a strip about soccer. They found out that the melodies of their anthems matched, which led to great confusion. Other than this, they don't interact much, though they seem to be quite friendly with each other.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

While they've not been depicted together outside of one of the Christmas events where they'd not interacted, Liechtenstein was said to have lived at Germany's house for some time, before the collapse of the German Confederation granted her independence.

===Hungary and Ukraine===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]], [[Ukraine]]''

The three of them seem to be good friends. In Volume 4's "'''A History of Interesting Clothes'''", they had a friendly chat about the dressing costumes in their countries. They even refer themselves using nicknames rather than their full names.<ref name="Vol. 4 SE pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=30|isbn=978-4-344-82234-4}}</ref>

===Kugelmugel===
''Main Article: [[Kugelmugel]]''

Liechtenstein, upon noticing the large sphere that was Kugelmugel's house on the way to Austria's house with Switzerland, she immediately ran to it as she had heard of Kugelmugel and was enthusiastic to meet him as she had heard that he was very cute, though he exceeded her initial expectations. However, she believes him to be a girl and, even when Germany said he was a boy, she was confused and believed him to be mistaken. She seemed very enthusiastic at the idea of meeting him again. After their meeting, Kugelmugel asked his boss to make his home larger, citing that small things are not art(but small living things were). It's possible that he sees Liechtenstein as art, as she is quite small, herself (though bigger than he is.)

===Switzerland===
''Main Article: [[Switzerland]]''

Switzerland was the one who found Liechtenstein and adopted her as his younger sister, saving her from death and providing her with the assistance she needed. Because she has no army, Switzerland protects her and she does various things in her daily life together with him. The two are very close and he cares for her a lot while she seems to look up to him, though unbeknownst to Liechtenstein, their relationship reminds her brother of his long-ago friendship with [[Austria]], that he'll deny ever happened. Despite being aware of their current relationship's troubles, Liechtenstein is happy when Switzerland will meet with and talk to Austria.

In a strip that took place in WWII, Switzerland entrusted watching the house to her while he guarded from outside. However, she found herself wondering how he survived being independent, despite stronger countries such as Germany, Prussia, Italy, France, and Austria having surrounded him for years. After coming to the conclusion that he had made many strong weapons because he was very skillful, she desired to be of assistance to him and sought them out. However, she found that his planes were all rather outdated and became afraid and worried, concerning Switzerland when he returned as she had paled. However, she confronted him and he reassured her that, due to the topography and the large variety of weapons that he had that were all superior in technology to his planes, there was no problem. However, he was quick to sell his weapons to Germany, much to Liechtenstein's returning concern.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[File:LiechtensteinAnime.png|thumb|200px|Liechtenstein in [[Episode 23]].]]
Liechtenstein first debuts in [[Episode 23]], which adapts some of the first part to '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness'''. In the episode, she cuts her hair and expresses interest in being more like her brother. But on the way to their shopping trip, a woman mistakes Liechtenstein as a young boy, causing her to become self-conscious about her flat chest. Later Switzerland buys a ribbon for her hair.

Liechtenstein's origin is detailed in [[Episode 45]], when she flashes back to her adoption in a dream.

In the anime adaptation, she wears a light pink version of her dress that has short-sleeves. The neck ribbon on her dress was also changed from red to green. Also her hair ribbon changed from blue to purple.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Serious Liech.png|thumb|100px|right|Early draft of Liechtenstein]]

*Her birthday, '''July 12th''', corresponds with the date that Liechtenstein was given full sovereignty after its accession to the [[wikipedia:Confederation Of The Rhine|Confederation Of The Rhine]] in 1806.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>
*Liechenstein's voice actress, Rie Kugimiya, also voices [[wikipedia:|Alphonse Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]]. Incidentally, Switzerland's voice actress, [[Romi Park]], voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]]. Also, both Liechtenstein and Alphonse have similar personalities (calm, kind, gentle, etc).
*In the special edition booklet of ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya revealed an early draft of Liechtenstein that was a grumpier, more serious type of character like Switzerland. Instead of a ribbon at the side of her head, she was to wear a small headband with the ribbon on it. Her eyebrows were also slightly thicker.<ref name="Vol. 3 SE pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=27|isbn=978-4-344-81939-9}}</ref>
*Though she has no canon human name, she has been referred to as '''Lili''' by some fans, from a shortening of her nation name and from the Lily flower, which is sometimes considered to be a national flower of Liechtenstein. It is debatable if she would share her brother's surname. While most fans give her the last name of '''Zwingli''' to match her brother, others will point out the fact that 2/3rds of the population of Liechtenstein are Catholic, and that it would be unlikely that she would take the surname of a Protestant reformer.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya gave her potential names as being '''Erica/Erika''', '''Sisia''', '''Elise''', and '''Eva'''. Her possible surname is '''Vogel'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate = February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Switzerland

2018-11-03T19:22:42Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Trivia */

{{Nation
| name = Switzerland<br>スイス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Vash.png
| country = [[File:SwitzerlandFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft)]]
| human = [[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Vash Zwingli, Bache Zwingli
| age = 18
| gender = Male
| birthday = August 01<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=107|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Axis Powers Jokes''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 23]] (formal appearance)

| japanese = [[Romi Park]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[John Burgmeier]]
}}
'''Switzerland '''(スイス, ''Suisu'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]''' (バッシュ・ツヴィンクリ, ''Basshu Tsuvinkuri'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Switzerland1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Switzerland. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short young man with choppy blond hair in a chin-length bob cut and dark flatly-colored mint-green eyes. He wears a forest green jacket, with two small white crosses on the upper arm of the jacket, brown pants (often rolled up over his boots), and a white hat/beret, and is often seen having a rifle slung over his shoulder. He also has a cross-shaped scar on his left shoulder.

In an earlier design, his hair was drawn much shorter and he wore a green hat. However, in the earliest design known of him, he wore no hat and his jacket was blue, with his pants colored beige. This version can be seen (in color) in a set of counter icons that [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] made for his site (with Switzerland being the "0" icon).

===Personality and Interests===
Switzerland is seemingly eternally neutral and lives his life as a hermit/recluse, surrounded by the Alps. Though he appears to be peaceful, he actually is the biggest producer of guns in the world and has the most military strength. He hates outsiders, and in the past was hired by the Vatican as a mercenary. He's also very frugal, buying cheap cheese rather than a more expensive variety, claiming he likes the taste of it better. He once went to lunch with Austria just to save money. He's shown to have quite a temper, but has a soft spot for Liechtenstein and is extremely protective of her. He tends to preach to people.

Due to [[Italy]]'s habits of forgetting his pants and streaking, Switzerland becomes trigger-happy if he catches him running through his property.

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

They were very close as children, though Switzerland expressed irritation at the fact that he taught Austria to be a fighter, only for him to keep failing and having to be bailed out when it came to wars. However, due to their bosses, the two friends eventually grew apart. In their adulthood, Switzerland does all he can to deny that he was ever friends with Austria or had any close connection to him.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

He is a doting older brother to Liechtenstein, having found her and taken her into his care. He is slightly strict at her when it comes to her defending herself from the other countries but shows to care for her very much (like holding her hand when they are out together and buying a ribbon for her afterward). The close relationship that he shares with her, however, reminds him of his childhood days with Austria, which he denies and tries to forget.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:SwitzerlandAnime.png|right|thumb|200px|Switzerland in Episode 21.]]
[[Image:SwitzerlandTBW.png|left|thumb|200px|Switzerland in ''Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog Country''.]]

Switzerland first made two minor appearances in the first season; in [[Episode 01]] where he yells at [[Japan]] for agreeing with [[America]]'s plan on global warming and in [[Episode 21]] where he walks past [[Sealand]], ignoring him.

He finally debuts in [[Episode 23]] and the following episodes until [[Episode 25]], which adapts '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' from the webcomic strips and ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[Volume 2]]. He also appears in [[Episode 44]] giving Liechtenstein lessons on self-defense and [[Episode 45]] showing how he took her in and took care of her. In the movie, ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White|Paint it, White]]'', Switzerland and Liechtenstein were enjoying a picnic outdoors and were largely unaffected by the events taking place due to a barrier of "permanent neutrality" that surrounded them.

In ''The Beautiful World'', Switzerland appears in [[Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog Country]], which adapts ''Mr. Hedgehog'' from the ''Volume 4 Omake Page'' as well as a strip posted during the ''Christmas 2011'' event.

His appearance in the anime was largely unchanged, though the cross on both of his sleeves were removed. His hair was also given a more yellow hue but this was fixed in his appearance in ''The Beautiful World''.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date that the Swiss Confederation was founded, on '''August 1st, 1291'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Though he is technically older than [[America]], he is only a year younger than him in physical appearance and "human age".[[File:Switz_early.gif|thumb|An early design of Switzerland.]]
*A production note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he played around with the idea of making Switzerland a female character and that [[Germany]] would be shocked when he saw her in women's' clothing. He changed his mind upon seeing a Swiss man out shopping with a gun.
* Additional sketches reveal that Switzerland has three pet goats: [[Creatures of Hetalia#Switzerland's Goats|Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch]], named after Switzerland's famous mountains.
* His Japanese voice actress, Romi Park, also voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]], as well as Toushirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. Incidentally, Liechtenstein's voice actress is [[Rie Kugimiya]], who also voices [[wikipedia:Alphonse Elric|Alphonse Elric]]. In addition, Romi Park voices Naoto Shirogane, who also carries a gun, from the Japanese RPG [[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4]], and Rie Kugimiya voices Rise Kujikawa, another playable character in the game.
*His last name could possibly be named from [[wikipedia:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]], a Swiss Protestant leader who started the Reformation in Switzerland.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Switzerland

2018-11-03T19:21:48Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Appearances */

{{Nation
| name = Switzerland<br>スイス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Vash.png
| country = [[File:SwitzerlandFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft)]]
| human = [[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Vash Zwingli, Bache Zwingli
| age = 18
| gender = Male
| birthday = August 01<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=107|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Axis Powers Jokes''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 23]] (formal appearance)

| japanese = [[Romi Park]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[John Burgmeier]]
}}
'''Switzerland '''(スイス, ''Suisu'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]''' (バッシュ・ツヴィンクリ, ''Basshu Tsuvinkuri'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Switzerland1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Switzerland. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short young man with choppy blond hair in a chin-length bob cut and dark flatly-colored mint-green eyes. He wears a forest green jacket, with two small white crosses on the upper arm of the jacket, brown pants (often rolled up over his boots), and a white hat/beret, and is often seen having a rifle slung over his shoulder. He also has a cross-shaped scar on his left shoulder.

In an earlier design, his hair was drawn much shorter and he wore a green hat. However, in the earliest design known of him, he wore no hat and his jacket was blue, with his pants colored beige. This version can be seen (in color) in a set of counter icons that [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] made for his site (with Switzerland being the "0" icon).

===Personality and Interests===
Switzerland is seemingly eternally neutral and lives his life as a hermit/recluse, surrounded by the Alps. Though he appears to be peaceful, he actually is the biggest producer of guns in the world and has the most military strength. He hates outsiders, and in the past was hired by the Vatican as a mercenary. He's also very frugal, buying cheap cheese rather than a more expensive variety, claiming he likes the taste of it better. He once went to lunch with Austria just to save money. He's shown to have quite a temper, but has a soft spot for Liechtenstein and is extremely protective of her. He tends to preach to people.

Due to [[Italy]]'s habits of forgetting his pants and streaking, Switzerland becomes trigger-happy if he catches him running through his property.

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

They were very close as children, though Switzerland expressed irritation at the fact that he taught Austria to be a fighter, only for him to keep failing and having to be bailed out when it came to wars. However, due to their bosses, the two friends eventually grew apart. In their adulthood, Switzerland does all he can to deny that he was ever friends with Austria or had any close connection to him.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

He is a doting older brother to Liechtenstein, having found her and taken her into his care. He is slightly strict at her when it comes to her defending herself from the other countries but shows to care for her very much (like holding her hand when they are out together and buying a ribbon for her afterward). The close relationship that he shares with her, however, reminds him of his childhood days with Austria, which he denies and tries to forget.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:SwitzerlandAnime.png|right|thumb|200px|Switzerland in Episode 21.]]
[[Image:SwitzerlandTBW.png|left|thumb|200px|Switzerland in ''Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog Country''.]]

Switzerland first made two minor appearances in the first season; in [[Episode 01]] where he yells at [[Japan]] for agreeing with [[America]]'s plan on global warming and in [[Episode 21]] where he walks past [[Sealand]], ignoring him.

He finally debuts in [[Episode 23]] and the following episodes until [[Episode 25]], which adapts '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' from the webcomic strips and ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[Volume 2]]. He also appears in [[Episode 44]] giving Liechtenstein lessons on self-defense and [[Episode 45]] showing how he took her in and took care of her. In the movie, ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White|Paint it, White]]'', Switzerland and Liechtenstein were enjoying a picnic outdoors and were largely unaffected by the events taking place due to a barrier of "permanent neutrality" that surrounded them.

In ''The Beautiful World'', Switzerland appears in [[Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog Country]], which adapts ''Mr. Hedgehog'' from the ''Volume 4 Omake Page'' as well as a strip posted during the ''Christmas 2011'' event.

His appearance in the anime was largely unchanged, though the cross on both of his sleeves were removed. His hair was also given a more yellow hue but this was fixed in his appearance in ''The Beautiful World''.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date that the Swiss Confederation was founded, on '''August 1st, 1291'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Though he is technically older than [[America]], he is only a year younger than him in physical appearance and "human age".[[File:Switz_early.gif|thumb|An early design of Switzerland.]]
*A production note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he played around with the idea of making Switzerland a female character, and that [[Germany]] would be shocked when he saw her in womens' clothing. He changed his mind upon seeing a Swiss man out shopping with a gun.
* Additional sketches reveal that Switzerland has three pet goats: [[Creatures of Hetalia#Switzerland's Goats|Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch]], named after Switzerland's famous mountains.
* His Japanese voice actress, Romi Park, also voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]], as well as Toushirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. Incidentally, Liechtenstein's voice actress is [[Rie Kugimiya]], who also voices [[wikipedia:Alphonse Elric|Alphonse Elric]]. In addition, Romi Park voices Naoto Shirogane, who also carries a gun, from the Japanese RPG [[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4]], and Rie Kugimiya voices Rise Kujikawa, another playable character in the game.
*His last name could possible be named from [[wikipedia:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]], a Swiss Protestant leader who started the Reformation in Switzerland.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Switzerland

2018-11-03T19:20:43Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Appearances */

{{Nation
| name = Switzerland<br>スイス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Vash.png
| country = [[File:SwitzerlandFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft)]]
| human = [[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Vash Zwingli, Bache Zwingli
| age = 18
| gender = Male
| birthday = August 01<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=107|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Axis Powers Jokes''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 23]] (formal appearance)

| japanese = [[Romi Park]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[John Burgmeier]]
}}
'''Switzerland '''(スイス, ''Suisu'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]''' (バッシュ・ツヴィンクリ, ''Basshu Tsuvinkuri'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Switzerland1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Switzerland. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short young man with choppy blond hair in a chin-length bob cut and dark flatly-colored mint-green eyes. He wears a forest green jacket, with two small white crosses on the upper arm of the jacket, brown pants (often rolled up over his boots), and a white hat/beret, and is often seen having a rifle slung over his shoulder. He also has a cross-shaped scar on his left shoulder.

In an earlier design, his hair was drawn much shorter and he wore a green hat. However, in the earliest design known of him, he wore no hat and his jacket was blue, with his pants colored beige. This version can be seen (in color) in a set of counter icons that [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] made for his site (with Switzerland being the "0" icon).

===Personality and Interests===
Switzerland is seemingly eternally neutral and lives his life as a hermit/recluse, surrounded by the Alps. Though he appears to be peaceful, he actually is the biggest producer of guns in the world and has the most military strength. He hates outsiders, and in the past was hired by the Vatican as a mercenary. He's also very frugal, buying cheap cheese rather than a more expensive variety, claiming he likes the taste of it better. He once went to lunch with Austria just to save money. He's shown to have quite a temper, but has a soft spot for Liechtenstein and is extremely protective of her. He tends to preach to people.

Due to [[Italy]]'s habits of forgetting his pants and streaking, Switzerland becomes trigger-happy if he catches him running through his property.

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

They were very close as children, though Switzerland expressed irritation at the fact that he taught Austria to be a fighter, only for him to keep failing and having to be bailed out when it came to wars. However, due to their bosses, the two friends eventually grew apart. In their adulthood, Switzerland does all he can to deny that he was ever friends with Austria or had any close connection to him.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

He is a doting older brother to Liechtenstein, having found her and taken her into his care. He is slightly strict at her when it comes to her defending herself from the other countries but shows to care for her very much (like holding her hand when they are out together and buying a ribbon for her afterward). The close relationship that he shares with her, however, reminds him of his childhood days with Austria, which he denies and tries to forget.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:SwitzerlandAnime.png|right|thumb|200px|Switzerland in Episode 21.]]
[[Image:SwitzerlandTBW.png|left|thumb|200px|Switzerland in ''Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country''.]]

Switzerland first made two minor appearances in the first season; in [[Episode 01]] where he yells at [[Japan]] for agreeing with [[America]]'s plan on global warming and in [[Episode 21]] where he walks past [[Sealand]], ignoring him.

He finally debuts in [[Episode 23]] and the following episodes until [[Episode 25]], which adapts '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' from the webcomic strips and ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[Volume 2]]. He also appears in [[Episode 44]] giving Liechtenstein lessons on self-defense and [[Episode 45]] showing how he took her in and took care of her. In the movie, ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White|Paint it, White]]'', Switzerland and Liechtenstein were enjoying a picnic outdoors and were largely unaffected by the events taking place due to a barrier of "permanent neutrality" that surrounded them.

In ''The Beautiful World'', Switzerland appears in [[Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country]], which adapts ''Mr. Hedgehog'' from the ''Volume 4 Omake Page'' as well as a strip posted during the ''Christmas 2011'' event.

His appearance in the anime was largely unchanged, though the cross on both his sleeves were removed. His hair was also given a more yellow hue but this was fixed in his appearance in ''The Beautiful World''.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date that the Swiss Confederation was founded, on '''August 1st, 1291'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Though he is technically older than [[America]], he is only a year younger than him in physical appearance and "human age".[[File:Switz_early.gif|thumb|An early design of Switzerland.]]
*A production note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he played around with the idea of making Switzerland a female character, and that [[Germany]] would be shocked when he saw her in womens' clothing. He changed his mind upon seeing a Swiss man out shopping with a gun.
* Additional sketches reveal that Switzerland has three pet goats: [[Creatures of Hetalia#Switzerland's Goats|Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch]], named after Switzerland's famous mountains.
* His Japanese voice actress, Romi Park, also voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]], as well as Toushirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. Incidentally, Liechtenstein's voice actress is [[Rie Kugimiya]], who also voices [[wikipedia:Alphonse Elric|Alphonse Elric]]. In addition, Romi Park voices Naoto Shirogane, who also carries a gun, from the Japanese RPG [[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4]], and Rie Kugimiya voices Rise Kujikawa, another playable character in the game.
*His last name could possible be named from [[wikipedia:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]], a Swiss Protestant leader who started the Reformation in Switzerland.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Switzerland

2018-11-03T19:19:53Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Relationships */

{{Nation
| name = Switzerland<br>スイス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Vash.png
| country = [[File:SwitzerlandFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft)]]
| human = [[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Vash Zwingli, Bache Zwingli
| age = 18
| gender = Male
| birthday = August 01<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=107|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Axis Powers Jokes''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 23]] (formal appearance)

| japanese = [[Romi Park]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[John Burgmeier]]
}}
'''Switzerland '''(スイス, ''Suisu'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]''' (バッシュ・ツヴィンクリ, ''Basshu Tsuvinkuri'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Switzerland1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Switzerland. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short young man with choppy blond hair in a chin-length bob cut and dark flatly-colored mint-green eyes. He wears a forest green jacket, with two small white crosses on the upper arm of the jacket, brown pants (often rolled up over his boots), and a white hat/beret, and is often seen having a rifle slung over his shoulder. He also has a cross-shaped scar on his left shoulder.

In an earlier design, his hair was drawn much shorter and he wore a green hat. However, in the earliest design known of him, he wore no hat and his jacket was blue, with his pants colored beige. This version can be seen (in color) in a set of counter icons that [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] made for his site (with Switzerland being the "0" icon).

===Personality and Interests===
Switzerland is seemingly eternally neutral and lives his life as a hermit/recluse, surrounded by the Alps. Though he appears to be peaceful, he actually is the biggest producer of guns in the world and has the most military strength. He hates outsiders, and in the past was hired by the Vatican as a mercenary. He's also very frugal, buying cheap cheese rather than a more expensive variety, claiming he likes the taste of it better. He once went to lunch with Austria just to save money. He's shown to have quite a temper, but has a soft spot for Liechtenstein and is extremely protective of her. He tends to preach to people.

Due to [[Italy]]'s habits of forgetting his pants and streaking, Switzerland becomes trigger-happy if he catches him running through his property.

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

They were very close as children, though Switzerland expressed irritation at the fact that he taught Austria to be a fighter, only for him to keep failing and having to be bailed out when it came to wars. However, due to their bosses, the two friends eventually grew apart. In their adulthood, Switzerland does all he can to deny that he was ever friends with Austria or had any close connection to him.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

He is a doting older brother to Liechtenstein, having found her and taken her into his care. He is slightly strict at her when it comes to her defending herself from the other countries but shows to care for her very much (like holding her hand when they are out together and buying a ribbon for her afterward). The close relationship that he shares with her, however, reminds him of his childhood days with Austria, which he denies and tries to forget.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:SwitzerlandAnime.png|right|thumb|200px|Switzerland in Episode 21.]]
[[Image:SwitzerlandTBW.png|left|thumb|200px|Switzerland in ''Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country''.]]

Switzerland first made two minor appearances in the first season; in [[Episode 01]] where he yells at [[Japan]] for agreeing with [[America]]'s plan on global warming and in [[Episode 21]] where he walks past [[Sealand]], ignoring him.

He finally debuts in [[Episode 23]] and the following episodes until [[Episode 25]], which adapts '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' from the webcomic strips and ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[Volume 2]]. He also appears in [[Episode 44]] giving Liechtenstein lessons on self defense and [[Episode 45]] showing how he took her in and took care of her. In the movie, ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White|Paint it, White]]'', Switzerland and Liechtenstein were enjoying a picnic outdoors and were largely unaffected by the events taking place to due a barrier of "permanent neutrality" that surrounded them.

In ''The Beautiful World'', Switzerland appears in [[Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country]], which adapts ''Mr. Hedgehog'' from the ''Volume 4 Omake Page'' as well as a strip posted during the ''Christmas 2011'' event.

His appearance in the anime was largely unchanged though the cross on both his sleeves were removed. His hair was also given a more yellow hue but this was fixed in his appearance in ''The Beautiful World''.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date that the Swiss Confederation was founded, on '''August 1st, 1291'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Though he is technically older than [[America]], he is only a year younger than him in physical appearance and "human age".[[File:Switz_early.gif|thumb|An early design of Switzerland.]]
*A production note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he played around with the idea of making Switzerland a female character, and that [[Germany]] would be shocked when he saw her in womens' clothing. He changed his mind upon seeing a Swiss man out shopping with a gun.
* Additional sketches reveal that Switzerland has three pet goats: [[Creatures of Hetalia#Switzerland's Goats|Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch]], named after Switzerland's famous mountains.
* His Japanese voice actress, Romi Park, also voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]], as well as Toushirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. Incidentally, Liechtenstein's voice actress is [[Rie Kugimiya]], who also voices [[wikipedia:Alphonse Elric|Alphonse Elric]]. In addition, Romi Park voices Naoto Shirogane, who also carries a gun, from the Japanese RPG [[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4]], and Rie Kugimiya voices Rise Kujikawa, another playable character in the game.
*His last name could possible be named from [[wikipedia:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]], a Swiss Protestant leader who started the Reformation in Switzerland.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Switzerland

2018-11-03T19:19:24Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Attributes */

{{Nation
| name = Switzerland<br>スイス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Vash.png
| country = [[File:SwitzerlandFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Switzerland|Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft)]]
| human = [[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Vash Zwingli, Bache Zwingli
| age = 18
| gender = Male
| birthday = August 01<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=107|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Axis Powers Jokes''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 23]] (formal appearance)

| japanese = [[Romi Park]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Moe Ayukawa]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[John Burgmeier]]
}}
'''Switzerland '''(スイス, ''Suisu'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Switzerland|Basch Zwingli]]''' (バッシュ・ツヴィンクリ, ''Basshu Tsuvinkuri'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Switzerland1.jpg|thumb|left|A 'chibi' version of Switzerland. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short young man with choppy blond hair in a chin-length bob cut and dark flatly-colored mint-green eyes. He wears a forest green jacket, with two small white crosses on the upper arm of the jacket, brown pants (often rolled up over his boots), and a white hat/beret, and is often seen having a rifle slung over his shoulder. He also has a cross-shaped scar on his left shoulder.

In an earlier design, his hair was drawn much shorter and he wore a green hat. However, in the earliest design known of him, he wore no hat and his jacket was blue, with his pants colored beige. This version can be seen (in color) in a set of counter icons that [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] made for his site (with Switzerland being the "0" icon).

===Personality and Interests===
Switzerland is seemingly eternally neutral and lives his life as a hermit/recluse, surrounded by the Alps. Though he appears to be peaceful, he actually is the biggest producer of guns in the world and has the most military strength. He hates outsiders, and in the past was hired by the Vatican as a mercenary. He's also very frugal, buying cheap cheese rather than a more expensive variety, claiming he likes the taste of it better. He once went to lunch with Austria just to save money. He's shown to have quite a temper, but has a soft spot for Liechtenstein and is extremely protective of her. He tends to preach to people.

Due to [[Italy]]'s habits of forgetting his pants and streaking, Switzerland becomes trigger-happy if he catches him running through his property.

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

They were very close as children, though Switzerland expressed irritation at the fact that he taught Austria to be a fighter, only for him to keep failing and having to be bailed out when it came to wars. However, due to their bosses, the two friends eventually grew apart. In their adulthood, Switzerland does all he can to deny that he was ever friends with Austria or had any close connection to him.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

He is a doting older brother to Liechtenstein, having found her and taken her into his care. He is slightly strict at her when it comes to her defending herself from the other countries but shows to care for her very much (like holding her hand when they are out together and buying a ribbon for her afterward) .The close relationship that he shares with her, however, reminds him of his childhood days with Austria, which he denies and tries to forget.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:SwitzerlandAnime.png|right|thumb|200px|Switzerland in Episode 21.]]
[[Image:SwitzerlandTBW.png|left|thumb|200px|Switzerland in ''Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country''.]]

Switzerland first made two minor appearances in the first season; in [[Episode 01]] where he yells at [[Japan]] for agreeing with [[America]]'s plan on global warming and in [[Episode 21]] where he walks past [[Sealand]], ignoring him.

He finally debuts in [[Episode 23]] and the following episodes until [[Episode 25]], which adapts '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' from the webcomic strips and ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[Volume 2]]. He also appears in [[Episode 44]] giving Liechtenstein lessons on self defense and [[Episode 45]] showing how he took her in and took care of her. In the movie, ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White|Paint it, White]]'', Switzerland and Liechtenstein were enjoying a picnic outdoors and were largely unaffected by the events taking place to due a barrier of "permanent neutrality" that surrounded them.

In ''The Beautiful World'', Switzerland appears in [[Liechtenstein and the Hedgehog country]], which adapts ''Mr. Hedgehog'' from the ''Volume 4 Omake Page'' as well as a strip posted during the ''Christmas 2011'' event.

His appearance in the anime was largely unchanged though the cross on both his sleeves were removed. His hair was also given a more yellow hue but this was fixed in his appearance in ''The Beautiful World''.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date that the Swiss Confederation was founded, on '''August 1st, 1291'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Though he is technically older than [[America]], he is only a year younger than him in physical appearance and "human age".[[File:Switz_early.gif|thumb|An early design of Switzerland.]]
*A production note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he played around with the idea of making Switzerland a female character, and that [[Germany]] would be shocked when he saw her in womens' clothing. He changed his mind upon seeing a Swiss man out shopping with a gun.
* Additional sketches reveal that Switzerland has three pet goats: [[Creatures of Hetalia#Switzerland's Goats|Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch]], named after Switzerland's famous mountains.
* His Japanese voice actress, Romi Park, also voices [[wikipedia:Edward Elric|Edward Elric]] from [[wikipedia:Fullmetal Alchemist|Fullmetal Alchemist]], as well as Toushirou Hitsugaya from Bleach. Incidentally, Liechtenstein's voice actress is [[Rie Kugimiya]], who also voices [[wikipedia:Alphonse Elric|Alphonse Elric]]. In addition, Romi Park voices Naoto Shirogane, who also carries a gun, from the Japanese RPG [[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4]], and Rie Kugimiya voices Rise Kujikawa, another playable character in the game.
*His last name could possible be named from [[wikipedia:Huldrych Zwingli|Huldrych Zwingli]], a Swiss Protestant leader who started the Reformation in Switzerland.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Taiwan

2018-11-03T19:18:36Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Trivia */

{{cleanup}}
{{Nation
| name = Taiwan<br>台湾
| continent = ASIA
| image = Taiwan.png
| country = [[Image:TaiwanFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan (Zhōnghuá Mínguó)]] (中華民國)
| gender = Female
| birthday = October 25<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown<br /> Black (ID chart)
| height = 150 cm (4'11 ft est)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/hoUTq.gif|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=Height chart from around 2008. (Deleted from Himaruya's blog)|access date = June 22, 2012}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]] (profiled)<br>[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|Volume 4]] (formal debut)
| strip = ''Christmas 2010''
| dramacd = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China]]
| anime = [[Our Failure]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}
'''Taiwan''' (台湾, ''Taiwan'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. She is also referred to as ''The Republic Of China''.

==Attributes==
[[File:TaiwanChibi.png|thumb|175px|left|A 'chibi' version of Taiwan.]]
===Appearance===
Taiwan is a teenage girl who wears a peach (or bright pink)-colored qipao with gold trim, long, flowing sleeves and a long white skirt. Her hair is long and brown, with a wild curly strand sticking out on the right side of her head. She wears pink flowers in her hair, and a chibi sketch of her by Himaruya revealed that she has a flower-shaped birthmark (or tattoo) on her left thigh.

In one earlier sketch, her qipao was drawn slightly different, and she had her hair tied into a side ponytail with some of her flowers. Another early design showed another variation on her qipao and the flowers.

===Personality and Interests===
Taiwan is described as a strong-willed, fashionable young woman, but she is also said to have become more of a nervous type in recent times, unable to stop worrying. Most of the time she is very positive and cheerful and enjoys Japan's "kawaii" culture very much. She is also a great cook.

Her role in the drama track for the eighth Hetalia character CD predates any manga or anime appearance (as with [[Hong Kong]], who appeared in [[Hetalia Fantasia]]). There, she's portrayed as a rather smart-mouthed girl with a somewhat quick temper and a cheerful disposition.

==Relationships==
[[File:TaiwanChina.gif|right|thumb|Taiwan wants China to back off from Japan.]]
===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

She addresses him as "teacher" in the drama CD but calls him a "bastard" in an earlier sketch. An early illustration showed that she cannot stand China, and prefers [[Japan]], ordering China to leave him alone. In the drama CD, she treats him in a slightly more friendly manner but still has very low patience towards his quirks.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

Much to China's dismay, Taiwan expresses a preference for Japan, going as far as to confront China about his treatment of Japan. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', Japan is shown hanging out with Taiwan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Vietnam===
''Main Article: [[Vietnam]] ''

In [[Volume 4|volume 4]], Taiwan calls Vietnam a "cutie" and requests to have a picture taken with Vietnam. The photo studio retouches the photograph so that their eyes are larger, which Vietnam finds baffling and, in contrast, Taiwan finds cute.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
Despite being profiled in volume 2 of the published manga and later making an appearance in volume 3 on the ''Hetalia'' world map, the majority of Taiwan's appearances have been on Himaruya's blog and website. She has her first lines in the 2010 Christmas event, responding to Sealand that she didn't have the sign. She also appeared in the 2011 April Fool's event, being interested in the photo she got from France and Spain. She appears in Volume 4's "Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~" chapter, where her formal debut is made. In the Halloween 2011 event, she dresses up as Silverlight from Microsoft Taiwan.
[[File:AnimeTaiwan.png|thumb|125px|right|Taiwan in her debut anime appearance.]]
===Drama CD===
She has her debut in the mini-drama '''"Asian and Western Festivals"''' in [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China|China's character CD]]. She met China and Shinatty in the park, made fun of China, and later helped fix China's arm (however, that caused China a lot of pain). She referred to China as her "teacher" in the drama, and seemed to not care about China's bossiness, and thought of him as a "grandpa".

===Anime===
Taiwan debuts in episode 11 of ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World''. On April Fools Day, she is sent a supposedly embarrassing picture of herself, but remarks that it is funny.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Taiwandesigns.gif‎|left|thumb|Himaruya's preliminary sketches of Taiwan]]
*Before he settled on her present look, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] drafted various designs for the character, as he revealed in an illustration on his blog. Rejected concepts included: A more "mature" design for a female version, Taiwan as a young boy and as a young girl, a short-haired variation of the female design, and Taiwan as both a younger and an older man.
*Her birthday corresponds with the date of '''October 25th, 1945''', when the Japanese military surrendered control of Taiwan.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> In the Chinese printing of the second volume of ''Hetalia'', her birthday was left out and the phrase "A part of China" was added to her profile.
*Taiwan apparently was to have a role in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] as she appeared in concept art for the game. However, the game is incomplete, so her prominence in it cannot be gauged.
*Like Hong Kong, she makes her speaking debut in a drama track ('''Asian and Western Festivals''' in China's character CD). She is voiced by [[Yuki Kaida]], who also voices China.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya listed possible names for Taiwan to be '''Lin Yi Ling''' or '''Xiao Mei'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Taiwan

2018-11-03T19:18:11Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Appearances */

{{cleanup}}
{{Nation
| name = Taiwan<br>台湾
| continent = ASIA
| image = Taiwan.png
| country = [[Image:TaiwanFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan (Zhōnghuá Mínguó)]] (中華民國)
| gender = Female
| birthday = October 25<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown<br /> Black (ID chart)
| height = 150 cm (4'11 ft est)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/hoUTq.gif|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=Height chart from around 2008. (Deleted from Himaruya's blog)|access date = June 22, 2012}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]] (profiled)<br>[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|Volume 4]] (formal debut)
| strip = ''Christmas 2010''
| dramacd = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China]]
| anime = [[Our Failure]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}
'''Taiwan''' (台湾, ''Taiwan'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. She is also referred to as ''The Republic Of China''.

==Attributes==
[[File:TaiwanChibi.png|thumb|175px|left|A 'chibi' version of Taiwan.]]
===Appearance===
Taiwan is a teenage girl who wears a peach (or bright pink)-colored qipao with gold trim, long, flowing sleeves and a long white skirt. Her hair is long and brown, with a wild curly strand sticking out on the right side of her head. She wears pink flowers in her hair, and a chibi sketch of her by Himaruya revealed that she has a flower-shaped birthmark (or tattoo) on her left thigh.

In one earlier sketch, her qipao was drawn slightly different, and she had her hair tied into a side ponytail with some of her flowers. Another early design showed another variation on her qipao and the flowers.

===Personality and Interests===
Taiwan is described as a strong-willed, fashionable young woman, but she is also said to have become more of a nervous type in recent times, unable to stop worrying. Most of the time she is very positive and cheerful and enjoys Japan's "kawaii" culture very much. She is also a great cook.

Her role in the drama track for the eighth Hetalia character CD predates any manga or anime appearance (as with [[Hong Kong]], who appeared in [[Hetalia Fantasia]]). There, she's portrayed as a rather smart-mouthed girl with a somewhat quick temper and a cheerful disposition.

==Relationships==
[[File:TaiwanChina.gif|right|thumb|Taiwan wants China to back off from Japan.]]
===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

She addresses him as "teacher" in the drama CD but calls him a "bastard" in an earlier sketch. An early illustration showed that she cannot stand China, and prefers [[Japan]], ordering China to leave him alone. In the drama CD, she treats him in a slightly more friendly manner but still has very low patience towards his quirks.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

Much to China's dismay, Taiwan expresses a preference for Japan, going as far as to confront China about his treatment of Japan. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', Japan is shown hanging out with Taiwan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Vietnam===
''Main Article: [[Vietnam]] ''

In [[Volume 4|volume 4]], Taiwan calls Vietnam a "cutie" and requests to have a picture taken with Vietnam. The photo studio retouches the photograph so that their eyes are larger, which Vietnam finds baffling and, in contrast, Taiwan finds cute.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
Despite being profiled in volume 2 of the published manga and later making an appearance in volume 3 on the ''Hetalia'' world map, the majority of Taiwan's appearances have been on Himaruya's blog and website. She has her first lines in the 2010 Christmas event, responding to Sealand that she didn't have the sign. She also appeared in the 2011 April Fool's event, being interested in the photo she got from France and Spain. She appears in Volume 4's "Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~" chapter, where her formal debut is made. In the Halloween 2011 event, she dresses up as Silverlight from Microsoft Taiwan.
[[File:AnimeTaiwan.png|thumb|125px|right|Taiwan in her debut anime appearance.]]
===Drama CD===
She has her debut in the mini-drama '''"Asian and Western Festivals"''' in [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China|China's character CD]]. She met China and Shinatty in the park, made fun of China, and later helped fix China's arm (however, that caused China a lot of pain). She referred to China as her "teacher" in the drama, and seemed to not care about China's bossiness, and thought of him as a "grandpa".

===Anime===
Taiwan debuts in episode 11 of ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World''. On April Fools Day, she is sent a supposedly embarrassing picture of herself, but remarks that it is funny.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Taiwandesigns.gif‎|left|thumb|Himaruya's preliminary sketches of Taiwan]]
*Before he settled on her present look, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] drafted various designs for the character, as he revealed in an illustration on his blog. Rejected concepts included: A more "mature" design for a female version, Taiwan as a young boy and as a young girl, a short-haired variation of the female design, and Taiwan as both a younger and an older man.
*Her birthday corresponds with the date of '''October 25th, 1945''', when the Japanese military surrendered control of Taiwan.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> In the Chinese printing of the second volume of ''Hetalia'', her birthday was left out and the phrase "A part of China" was added to her profile.
*Taiwan apparently was to have a role in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] as she appeared in concept art for the game. However, the game is incomplete, so her prominence in it can not be gauged.
*Like Hong Kong, she makes her speaking debut in a drama track ('''Asian and Western Festivals''' in China's character CD). She is voiced by [[Yuki Kaida]], who also voices China.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya listed possible names for Taiwan to be '''Lin Yi Ling''' or '''Xiao Mei'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Taiwan

2018-11-03T19:17:49Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Relationships */

{{cleanup}}
{{Nation
| name = Taiwan<br>台湾
| continent = ASIA
| image = Taiwan.png
| country = [[Image:TaiwanFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan (Zhōnghuá Mínguó)]] (中華民國)
| gender = Female
| birthday = October 25<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown<br /> Black (ID chart)
| height = 150 cm (4'11 ft est)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/hoUTq.gif|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=Height chart from around 2008. (Deleted from Himaruya's blog)|access date = June 22, 2012}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]] (profiled)<br>[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|Volume 4]] (formal debut)
| strip = ''Christmas 2010''
| dramacd = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China]]
| anime = [[Our Failure]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}
'''Taiwan''' (台湾, ''Taiwan'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. She is also referred to as ''The Republic Of China''.

==Attributes==
[[File:TaiwanChibi.png|thumb|175px|left|A 'chibi' version of Taiwan.]]
===Appearance===
Taiwan is a teenage girl who wears a peach (or bright pink)-colored qipao with gold trim, long, flowing sleeves and a long white skirt. Her hair is long and brown, with a wild curly strand sticking out on the right side of her head. She wears pink flowers in her hair, and a chibi sketch of her by Himaruya revealed that she has a flower-shaped birthmark (or tattoo) on her left thigh.

In one earlier sketch, her qipao was drawn slightly different, and she had her hair tied into a side ponytail with some of her flowers. Another early design showed another variation on her qipao and the flowers.

===Personality and Interests===
Taiwan is described as a strong-willed, fashionable young woman, but she is also said to have become more of a nervous type in recent times, unable to stop worrying. Most of the time she is very positive and cheerful and enjoys Japan's "kawaii" culture very much. She is also a great cook.

Her role in the drama track for the eighth Hetalia character CD predates any manga or anime appearance (as with [[Hong Kong]], who appeared in [[Hetalia Fantasia]]). There, she's portrayed as a rather smart-mouthed girl with a somewhat quick temper and a cheerful disposition.

==Relationships==
[[File:TaiwanChina.gif|right|thumb|Taiwan wants China to back off from Japan.]]
===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

She addresses him as "teacher" in the drama CD but calls him a "bastard" in an earlier sketch. An early illustration showed that she cannot stand China, and prefers [[Japan]], ordering China to leave him alone. In the drama CD, she treats him in a slightly more friendly manner but still has very low patience towards his quirks.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

Much to China's dismay, Taiwan expresses a preference for Japan, going as far as to confront China about his treatment of Japan. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', Japan is shown hanging out with Taiwan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Vietnam===
''Main Article: [[Vietnam]] ''

In [[Volume 4|volume 4]], Taiwan calls Vietnam a "cutie" and requests to have a picture taken with Vietnam. The photo studio retouches the photograph so that their eyes are larger, which Vietnam finds baffling and, in contrast, Taiwan finds cute.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
Despite being profiled in volume 2 of the published manga and later making an appearance in volume 3 on the ''Hetalia'' world map, the majority of Taiwan's appearances have been on Himaruya's blog and website. She has her first lines in the 2010 Christmas event, responding to Sealand that she didn't have the sign. She also appeared in the 2011 April Fool's event, being interested in the photo she got from France and Spain. She appears in Volume 4's "Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~" chapter, where her formal debut is made. In the Halloween 2011 event, she dresses up as Silverlight from Microsoft Taiwan.
[[File:AnimeTaiwan.png|thumb|125px|right|Taiwan in her debut anime appearance.]]
===Drama CD===
She has her debut in the mini drama '''"Asian and Western Festivals"''' in [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China|China's character CD]]. She met China and Shinatty in the park, made fun of China, and later helped fix China's arm (however, that caused China a lot of pain). She referred to China as her "teacher" in the drama, and seemed to not care about China's bossiness, and thought of him as a "grandpa".

===Anime===
Taiwan debuts in episode 11 of ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World''. On April Fools Day, she is sent a supposedly embarrassing picture of herself, but remarks that it is funny.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Taiwandesigns.gif‎|left|thumb|Himaruya's preliminary sketches of Taiwan]]
*Before he settled on her present look, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] drafted various designs for the character, as he revealed in an illustration on his blog. Rejected concepts included: A more "mature" design for a female version, Taiwan as a young boy and as a young girl, a short-haired variation of the female design, and Taiwan as both a younger and an older man.
*Her birthday corresponds with the date of '''October 25th, 1945''', when the Japanese military surrendered control of Taiwan.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> In the Chinese printing of the second volume of ''Hetalia'', her birthday was left out and the phrase "A part of China" was added to her profile.
*Taiwan apparently was to have a role in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] as she appeared in concept art for the game. However, the game is incomplete, so her prominence in it can not be gauged.
*Like Hong Kong, she makes her speaking debut in a drama track ('''Asian and Western Festivals''' in China's character CD). She is voiced by [[Yuki Kaida]], who also voices China.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya listed possible names for Taiwan to be '''Lin Yi Ling''' or '''Xiao Mei'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Taiwan

2018-11-03T19:17:05Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Attributes */

{{cleanup}}
{{Nation
| name = Taiwan<br>台湾
| continent = ASIA
| image = Taiwan.png
| country = [[Image:TaiwanFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Taiwan|Taiwan (Zhōnghuá Mínguó)]] (中華民國)
| gender = Female
| birthday = October 25<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown<br /> Black (ID chart)
| height = 150 cm (4'11 ft est)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/hoUTq.gif|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=Height chart from around 2008. (Deleted from Himaruya's blog)|access date = June 22, 2012}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 2]] (profiled)<br>[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|Volume 4]] (formal debut)
| strip = ''Christmas 2010''
| dramacd = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China]]
| anime = [[Our Failure]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}
'''Taiwan''' (台湾, ''Taiwan'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. She is also referred to as ''The Republic Of China''.

==Attributes==
[[File:TaiwanChibi.png|thumb|175px|left|A 'chibi' version of Taiwan.]]
===Appearance===
Taiwan is a teenage girl who wears a peach (or bright pink)-colored qipao with gold trim, long, flowing sleeves and a long white skirt. Her hair is long and brown, with a wild curly strand sticking out on the right side of her head. She wears pink flowers in her hair, and a chibi sketch of her by Himaruya revealed that she has a flower-shaped birthmark (or tattoo) on her left thigh.

In one earlier sketch, her qipao was drawn slightly different, and she had her hair tied into a side ponytail with some of her flowers. Another early design showed another variation on her qipao and the flowers.

===Personality and Interests===
Taiwan is described as a strong-willed, fashionable young woman, but she is also said to have become more of a nervous type in recent times, unable to stop worrying. Most of the time she is very positive and cheerful and enjoys Japan's "kawaii" culture very much. She is also a great cook.

Her role in the drama track for the eighth Hetalia character CD predates any manga or anime appearance (as with [[Hong Kong]], who appeared in [[Hetalia Fantasia]]). There, she's portrayed as a rather smart-mouthed girl with a somewhat quick temper and a cheerful disposition.

==Relationships==
[[File:TaiwanChina.gif|right|thumb|Taiwan wants China to back off from Japan.]]
===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

She addresses him as "teacher" in the drama CD, but calls him a "bastard" in an earlier sketch. An early illustration showed that she cannot stand China, and prefers [[Japan]], ordering China to leave him alone. In the drama CD she treats him in a slightly more friendly manner, but still has very low patience towards his quirks.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

Much to China's dismay, Taiwan expresses a preference for Japan, going as far as to confront China about his treatment of Japan. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', Japan is shown hanging out with Taiwan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Vietnam===
''Main Article: [[Vietnam]] ''

In [[Volume 4|volume 4]], Taiwan calls Vietnam a "cutie" and requests to have a picture taken with Vietnam. The photo studio retouches the photograph so that their eyes are larger, which Vietnam finds baffling and, in contrast, Taiwan finds cute.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
Despite being profiled in volume 2 of the published manga and later making an appearance in volume 3 on the ''Hetalia'' world map, the majority of Taiwan's appearances have been on Himaruya's blog and website. She has her first lines in the 2010 Christmas event, responding to Sealand that she didn't have the sign. She also appeared in the 2011 April Fool's event, being interested in the photo she got from France and Spain. She appears in Volume 4's "Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~" chapter, where her formal debut is made. In the Halloween 2011 event, she dresses up as Silverlight from Microsoft Taiwan.
[[File:AnimeTaiwan.png|thumb|125px|right|Taiwan in her debut anime appearance.]]
===Drama CD===
She has her debut in the mini drama '''"Asian and Western Festivals"''' in [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China|China's character CD]]. She met China and Shinatty in the park, made fun of China, and later helped fix China's arm (however, that caused China a lot of pain). She referred to China as her "teacher" in the drama, and seemed to not care about China's bossiness, and thought of him as a "grandpa".

===Anime===
Taiwan debuts in episode 11 of ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World''. On April Fools Day, she is sent a supposedly embarrassing picture of herself, but remarks that it is funny.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Taiwandesigns.gif‎|left|thumb|Himaruya's preliminary sketches of Taiwan]]
*Before he settled on her present look, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] drafted various designs for the character, as he revealed in an illustration on his blog. Rejected concepts included: A more "mature" design for a female version, Taiwan as a young boy and as a young girl, a short-haired variation of the female design, and Taiwan as both a younger and an older man.
*Her birthday corresponds with the date of '''October 25th, 1945''', when the Japanese military surrendered control of Taiwan.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> In the Chinese printing of the second volume of ''Hetalia'', her birthday was left out and the phrase "A part of China" was added to her profile.
*Taiwan apparently was to have a role in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] as she appeared in concept art for the game. However, the game is incomplete, so her prominence in it can not be gauged.
*Like Hong Kong, she makes her speaking debut in a drama track ('''Asian and Western Festivals''' in China's character CD). She is voiced by [[Yuki Kaida]], who also voices China.
*In a 2010 blog post, Himaruya listed possible names for Taiwan to be '''Lin Yi Ling''' or '''Xiao Mei'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-946.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 26, 2010|title=「Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs」でのイギリスいじりは異常|language = Japanese|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Female Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

List of minor Hetalia characters

2018-09-21T16:16:12Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Europe */

:''See also: [[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers characters]], [[List of historical characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers]], [[Creatures of Hetalia]]''

This is a list of minor characters in '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. These characters often do not appear within the manga or anime, but are drawn in official artwork or sketches, or are referenced in official materials. Some of these characters are also not specifically any sort of nation or kingdom, but simply other minor characters in the series (such as [[List of minor characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers#Shinatty-chan|Shinatty]]).

==Europe==
===Albania===
An unseen character that is mentioned in [[Greece]]'s bio and relationship chart.<ref name="Vol. 2 p20">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=20|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref><ref name="blog entry 370">{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-370.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 25, 2008|title=表情集|trans_title="Expressions compilation"|language = Japanese|accessdate=August 9, 2014}}</ref> Albania finds Greece to be very stylish and is always crowding his home, while Greece dislikes this country and wishes that it would leave.

===Andorra===
In response to a fan's question as to what he knew of the Principality of Andorra, Himaruya replied that they had been inadvertently forgotten about by France and although they hadn't fought with anyone, they wound up in an unusual state of affairs during war. He concluded that as a character, Andorra would be an interesting country to personify. <ref>{{cite web|title=ブライアンデネヒーとゆかいな仲間たち|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-180.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 07, 2008|accessdate=July 14, 2015|trans_title=Brian Dennehy and his Merry Friends}}</ref>

===Croatia===
In the comic ''Turkey and the EU'', an unnamed nation appears asking to join the European Union and he is immediately let in, remarking on how easy it was to [[Turkey]]. A few days prior to the comic's posting [[wikipedia:Croatia|Croatia]] [[wikipedia:Accession of Croatia to the European Union|had signed the treaty]] to become the bloc's 28th member, leading to speculation that this nation was Croatia. In a follow-up blog post, Himaruya identifies the nation as "the country that makes beautifully ornamented, heart-shaped biscuits and uses them as gifts and even sells them as souvenirs!" <ref name="blog entry 1351">{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1351.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 18, 2011|title=来月号の|trans_title="Next month's issue"|language = Japanese|accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> This practice was identified to [[wikipedia:Licitar|take place in Croatia]], though Himaruya hasn't explicitly identified him as the character. Himaruya has mentioned that Croatia was the type who had dark circles under his eyes and was an outlaw but started to care more about his looks after promoting tourism. <ref name="blog entry 1446">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1446.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 4, 2013|title=ちょっと補足|trans_title="Just a little supplement"|language = Japanese|access date = August 8, 2014}}</ref>

===Genoa===
First appearing in ''Chapter 311'' of ''Hetalia World☆Stars'', Genoa is a young man with dark hair and wears a royal crown. Just like [[Italy]], [[Romano]], and [[Seborga]], he has a hair curl pointing upwards on the top of his head. Genoa is said to not be good with governing territories that are far away from him. His style of governing was considered to be "too arrogant" so Corsicans revolted frequently. In return, Genoa put their sovereignty up for sale and France purchased the entire island.<ref name="Genoa">{{Cite web|url=https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/13932016480029109512|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2, 2017|title=(311話)ヘタリア World☆Stars|trans_title=Chapter 311 Hetalia: World☆Stars|language = Japanese|access date = January 31, 2018}}</ref>

===Ireland===
Mentioned by Himaruya as having thick eyebrows, but ones with a "different" feel to them than the eyebrows that [[England]] and his brothers share. It is currently unknown what their relation to England is, or to [[List of minor characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers#Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales|Northern Ireland]].

In 2007, Himaruya considered the ideas of both a male and a female Ireland, and noted that a "crybaby" sort of girl might work for the female version.<ref name="January 2007">{{cite web|title=2007年1月|url=http://hetarchive.net/scanlations/oldblog/2007-1gatu.php|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 17, 2013|trans_title=January 2007}}</ref> However, it has yet to be clarified which gender or type of personality has been decided. In a 2011 blog post, Himaruya stated that he has had problems creating an Ireland character because of the many different images associated with the nation.<ref name="blog entry 1048">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1048.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=January 27, 2011|title=ウンフォラスティーロ！！|trans_title="Un forastero!!"|language = Japanese|access date = August 9, 2014}}</ref>

===Malta===
In response to a fan's 2011 question about recent new characters and the Knights of Malta, Himaruya stated that Malta was among the most widely requested characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

===Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales===
All three are brothers of UK and have strange eyebrows.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/4gatu.html</ref> Himaruya has noted that amongst his brothers, UK would be known as "England", confirming that he represents both the UK and England.

In a small sketch, England was given a big straw dummy, labeled "from your Big Brothers". It remains unknown why his brothers gave it to England.

Himaruya asked the English-speaking fandom their opinion on how Scotland would be, before saying that he was, to him, a friendly and brave character who likes alcohol, cats, haggis, and either likes or has a rich culture.

When asked in 2011 by a fan about recent new characters, Himaruya said that Scotland was among the most widely requested characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

===Vatican City===
A character who has yet to appear in the actual strips, but has been mentioned in trivia notes by Himaruya before. He has apparently been around for a long time in Himaruya's sketchbooks.<ref name="blog entry 570">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-570.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 15, 2009|title=CDいただきました。|trans_title="I received some CDs."|language = Japanese|access date = August 9, 2014}}</ref> He is described as an old man who lives near Italy, but is very bossy and considered to be an annoyance, which has caused him to be at odds with the Italy brothers. He also seems to want them to fight and make up.

In response to a fan's 2011 question about recent additions to the cast of characters, Himaruya replied that Vatican City had been requested from the very beginning, alongside [[India]], who has since debuted.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

==Asia==
===Bengal===
In ''China's Age of Exploration'' it is mentioned that China got a giraffe from '''Bengal'''. It is unclear whether he also represents '''Bangladesh''' as well.<ref name="Vol. 3 p75">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=75|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

===Indonesia===
In response to a fan's 2011 question about recent new characters, Himaruya stated that Indonesia was among the most widely requested characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

===Kyrgyzstan===
In response to a fan's story that they had heard of how the flag of Hungary came to be, Himaruya remarked that Turkey and Kyrgyzstan had similar origin stories to their flags to the one the fan told.<ref>{{cite web|title=ヘタリアファンタジア３|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1297.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015|trans_title=Hetalia Fantasia 3}}</ref>

===Malaysia===
In response to a fan's 2011 question about recent new characters, Himaruya stated that Malaysia was among the most widely requested characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

===Mongolia===
An Asian character who has only appeared in a sketch at the end of '''The Story Of China And Teensy Japan''' and a chibi sketch of the Asian Nations group. Mongolia is said to have bullied Hungary in his youth, along with the Ottoman Empire ([[Turkey]]).

A character named "Golden Horde" briefly appears in volume 3. Golden Horde is also known as Ulus of Jochi, or Tatar (as Russia called his erstwhile boss). He briefly appears as a cameo when Hungary explains to Lithuania about the "idiots in the area" and when Lithuania's boss contemplates on the potential enemies, which he noted the Golden Horde's unstoppable expansion. He appears as a silhouette in [[Volume 4]], and it appears likely that Golden Horde is the same character as Mongolia, having changed his name, though it has yet to be outright confirmed. He also was mentioned (as Tatar) in a 2011 blog post where a fan mentioned rumors that when Tatar attacked, entire countries fell at once and he was rather a cheat, to which Himaruya remarked that he was "scary".<ref>{{cite web|title=少しお返事|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1329.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 29, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015|trans_title=A Few Replies}}</ref>

===North Korea===
In '07, Himaruya noted that he had a design in mind for a male North Korea, and that the nation would be more timid than [[Korea|South Korea]], a musician, and have a fondness for reading and dancing. It is unknown if this idea will come to pass.

===Pakistan===
Himaruya was asked if Pakistan was at the 2011 Halloween Event and said that he or she was probably dancing somewhere in the back having thoughts like "That bastard..." in regards to India's dance routine. He goes on to state that "Once you study the history of India, you would be amazed by great interactions between them."<ref name="blog entry 1332">{{cite web|title=お返事！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1332.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 30, 2011|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref>

===Philippines===
In response to a fan's 2011 question about recent new characters, Himaruya stated that the Philippines was one of the most widely requested characters.<ref>{{cite web|title=hare hare MABUSHIT|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1269.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 3, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref>

===Singapore===
Himaruya mentioned that Singapore had been designed; however, the character's image has yet to be revealed, leading to speculation that it may have only been a draft that he discarded.<ref name="blog entry 60">{{cite web|title=ホルヘルイスボルヘスの時代だぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-60.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 28, 2008|accessdate=September 17, 2012}}</ref>

===Tibet===
A character who briefly appeared in some sketches and the strip '''The Story Of China And Teensy Japan''', who has yet to get an official profile of any sort, though an old note stated that he is "variously pitiful". He is depicted as a young, bald monk. In the anime adaptation of '''Teensy Japan''', he was replaced with a talking panda.

===United Arab Emirates===
When asked about personifications of Arabic nations, Himaruya states that he finds the United Arab Emirates interesting, and envisions him as a charming old man living in the hot weather.<ref>{{cite web|title=少しお返事|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1329.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 29, 2011|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref>

==Other Nations==
===African Nations===
Various African nations were introduced in [[Gakuen Hetalia]], most of which have no confirmed gender. '''Kenya''', '''Zimbabwe''', '''Ghana''', '''Botswana''', and '''Uganda''' are shown as "chibi" head illustrations. Kenya is shown to be female and her favorite food is nyama choma (grilled beef, veal, sheep, lamb, goat, etc.). Uganda is shown to be male and winds up having to be carried off by medics after laughing too hard at Seychelles' bizarre coat of arms.

'''Cabinda''' and '''Guinea-Bissau''' are introduced as Portuguese territories, '''Congo''' as a Belgian territory, '''Sahara''' as a Spanish territory, and '''Ethiopia''' as an Italian territory. Ethiopia is revealed to be teased by his classmates for being Italy's territory, but is reluctant to admit it. These other five characters do not have "chibi" head designs.

Himaruya had also mentioned a '''Libya''' in a note on planning the game and its characters, but this nation did not appear in the demo or unfinished screenplay. Libya and Ethiopia were also mentioned in a 2006 footnote to ''Kitty Festival'', among potential characters that Himaruya had wanted to design someday.

In response to a 2011 fan question asking which other African countries Himaruya had considered adding following Cameroon's debut and which African countries Himaruya had interest in, Himaruya responded that he loved '''South Africa'''.<ref>{cite web|title=いつもお手紙やメールありがとうございます！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1059.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=February 9, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015|trans_title=Thank You Always For the Letters and Emails!}}</ref>

In addition, also in 2011, Himaruya posted a sketch (titled ''Suricate'') of a character interacting with a meerkat.<ref>{{cite web|title=ミーアキャットさん|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1191.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=June 21, 2011|accessdate=July 18, 2015|trans_title=Meerkat-san}}</ref> While the character went unidentified, it is possible he was intended to be a personification of Namibia, Angola, or South Africa, given the range of meerkats and the fact that while they are also found in Botswana, the personification of Botswana had already appeared in [[Gakuen Hetalia]].

In the 16th episode of Comic Birz, Seychelles appeared with another girl, presumably an African nation throughout the comics, however who it is remained unstated. Many fans ''speculate'' it to be Madagascar as Seychelles mentioned the name while speaking to her, however she was mentioned in the third person (though using third person is a somewhat common speech quirk in the Japanese language), and the girl was rather excited about the ocean, which would be unlikely for an island nation.

===Åland Islands===
When asked by a fan if Åland would appear, Himaruya responded that it was difficult to say if they would appear, but that they were quite unique.<ref>{{cite web|title=終わったー|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-65.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 31, 2008|accessdate=July 14, 2015|trans_title=It's Done}}</ref> They later were mentioned by Finland and Denmark in the lyrics of the song "[[Always With You... Nordic Five!]]" along with the Faroe Islands and Greenland as being a member of the Nordics.

===Ecuador===
During the ''Halloween 2013'' event, Himaruya posted a series of drawings on ''[[Bamboo Thicket]]'' with the message "Ecuador. I wonder if he’d be like this. I want to make an alpaca set with the South American countries that have a lot of alpacas!". The character is depicted with turtles and an alpaca wearing a hat.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1508.html</ref>

===Greenland===
A Greenland character was seemingly introduced in a merchandise announcement. They are pictured with shaggy hair and alongside an animal of some kind.<ref>http://www.animate.tv/news/details.php?id=1436427929</ref> They were previously mentioned by [[Denmark]] in the lyrics of the song "[[Always With You... Nordic Five!]]" as being a member of the Nordics, along with the Faroe Islands and Åland Islands.

===Mexico===
Mexico is briefly mentioned in the drama CD adaptation of [[Hetalia Drama CD: Volume 1|Lithuania's Out-Sourcing]], in which America is running late to a meeting with the nation and expresses that, because it is with Mexico, he wants to wear a "casual" tie. They are also mentioned in the '''America and the World Map''' strip, where America explains to England why the Mexico on his map is "half-assed", stating that "It's because of my grudge over the Alamo." It was mentioned again in ''Comic Birz in Episode 9'' that Mexico attempts to heighten their public safety poll on Facebook.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comic BIRZ October 2012 Issue (Hetalia: Axis Powers Ep.9)|url=http://hetalia.livejournal.com/12281031.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=August 1, 2012|accessdate=September 9, 2012}}</ref>

===Paraguay===
Paraguay is mentioned in a FIFA 2010 sketch showing Germany manhandling Italy and Romano. Italy tells Germany that Germany is wrong and that they didn't go and watch soccer, and Romano explains that they went to go see Paraguay.

===Tonga===
Tonga made a brief appearance during the Halloween 2011 event. Seen only from behind, Tonga has dark hair and is wearing sheep horns for Halloween.

==Ancient Empires and Tribes==
''The characters in this section are personifications of ancient kingdoms/empires or tribes that have yet to have a role in the webcomic. Their existence was mostly first revealed through information on the [[Bamboo Thicket (blog)|Bamboo Thicket blog]] and profiles.''

===Ancient Greece===
The mother of Greece, described as having been very laid-back and easygoing. A beautiful woman, she became frightening when she fought. Ancient Greece had a troubling internal struggle, compared to that of Japan's feudal clans, and she constantly worried over the fractions of her own country.

[[Ancient Rome|Rome]] fell in love with both her and Ancient Egypt at first sight. In [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]], she is also referred to as [[wikipedia:Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Empire]] and it is said that Turkey had feelings for her as well before conquering and killing her.

===Britannia===
She was mentioned briefly in one of Himaruya's blog posts (circa September 2011). In an answer to a fan who was looking to know more about the UK family, he writes that she is the mother of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Like her son's (England) characteristics, she's also a tsundere.<ref>{{cite web|title=らきがき！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1257.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 21, 2011|accessdate=December 19, 2011}}</ref>

===Carthage===
A rival of [[Ancient Rome|Rome]] situated in North Africa. Rome mentions to Germany that on his path to power one of the things he did was beat up Carthage.

===Kingdom of the Franks===
When asked whether the Kingdom of the Franks prior to its dissolution into three separate kingdoms would've been France as a child or a separate character, Himaruya responded that he had been troubled over whether or not to have the Kingdom of the Franks appear as a separate character, and that were they to appear they would likely be a parent figure to France. <ref>{{cite web|title=おわんないぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-15.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 6, 2008|accessdate=July 14, 2015}}</ref>

===Magyar===
A male relative of Hungary and an enemy to the Byzantine Empire. He trained Hungary in combat when she was younger and raised her to be like him, causing her to imitate his masculine speech patterns and fighting style.

In the unfinished screenplay for the game [[Gakuen Hetalia]], Hungary's relative was referred to as '''Hun''', however in Magyar's mini bio posted to Himaruya's blog in 2008, Hun is Magyar's sibling, which would make them Hungary's aunt or uncle.

===Pontus===
An ancient kingdom on the southern shore of the Black Sea. She appeared, albeit briefly, as a chibi head in a chapter of [[Hetalia: World☆Stars Volume 1]], where [[Ancient Rome]] listed her as being a cute girl alongside Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt.<ref name="World Stars Chapter 21">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[21話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/QBue8pfAzzbrl4lC/index.html|date=December 1, 2014|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 12, 2015|trans_title=Hetalia World Stars Chapter 21}}</ref> It is currently unknown if she has any relations to any other characters.

===Three Kingdoms===
In response to a fan's question as to whether during China's Three Kingdoms Period the three kingdoms in question, '''Wei''', '''Wu''', and '''Shu''' had been living together in [[China]]'s house, Himaruya replied that that would be extremely chaotic but also sounded very interesting. He went on to say that it seemed to him that Wei and the others would have "fierce personalities". <ref>{{cite web|title=えがった|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-85.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=June 05, 2008|accessdate=July 14, 2015}}</ref>

==German States==
These characters represent historical countries that became part of Germany with the unification and that exist in the modern day as its Federal States. In [[Osōji Prussia]], they are all confirmed to be Germany's older brothers<ref name="kusoge">{{cite video game |title=[[Cleaning Prussia|おそうじプロイセンさん]] |developer=Hidekaz Himaruya |publisher=Kitakou Yumezakka 2010 |date=August 31, 2010 |platform=PC |version=1 |scene=Germany-option1 |language=Japanese |quote="That's right! I, myself used to be a genius at cleaning (among other things)! I'll tidy up someone's house and be showered in gratitude!" }}</ref>, thus being other descendants of [[Germania]]. However, a note given by Himaruya about Germany's brothers states that "the impression is something like they're retired regions and will gradually disappear", having passed the duty and their skills on to Germany.<ref>{{cite web|title=スイスさんちはスイスさんと何らかの関係がないとなかなか滞在できないんだぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-874.html#more|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 4, 2010|accessdate=September 4, 2010}}</ref> It is ambiguous as to how many of these siblings are still alive (like in the case of Prussia) or which ones have died out.

Three states were shown and unnamed in the 11th Birz Episode,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=月刊コミックバーズ Axis Powers ヘタリア EP. 11|trans_title=Monthly Comic Birz Axis Powers Hetalia Episode 11|publisher=Gentosha|page=27}}</ref> and two others were also shown(one from the back) with Prussia, Austria, and Saxony in reference to the unification of the German states.<ref>{{cite web|title=オーストリア併合|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/sfn.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=October 2, 2012|trans_title=Austria's Annexation}}</ref>

===Bavaria===
This brother briefly appeared in between [[List of minor characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers#Saxony|Saxony]] and [[Prussia]] in the summary of the '''War Of Austrian Succession'''. His hair is short and appears to be somewhat messy. Historically, he is also one of the many states that were under the control of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] (along with Saxony). In the '''War Of Austrian Succession''', he insisted on the rights to the throne.

It is speculated that he also appeared as a child in the background of one of Prussia's diary segments with his brother, though it remains unconfirmed whether it is actually a younger Bavaria or another Germanic.

===Brandenburg===
An older brother name-dropped by Prussia in the game.<ref name="kusoge"/> Little is known about him, though it is historically heavily tied to Prussia. It was mentioned in ''Liechtenstein's Diary of Stupid Big Brother'' that "Prussia, too, began as the Margraviate of Brandenburg intended to buffer Slavic expansion, and later incorporated the territory of the Teutonic Knights" though it's likely meant that Prussia, as a war-loving state, began with Brandenburg, as Prussia had already been shown to have been the Teutonic Knights in the same strips.

===Hesse===
Another older brother, also briefly name-dropped by Prussia. It is said that Germany inherited his stubbornness from him, as well as from Prussia and Saxony.<ref name="kusoge"/> He appears in the "Christmas Trivia Comics" for the ''Christmas 2011 site event'', where his is a part of England's [[wikipedia:Hessian (soldiers)|Hessian army]]. When America and his army come to attack him, despite being told to exercise extreme caution as he would be even more cruel than England, Hesse and his men are cheerful, drunk, and celebrating Christmas, inviting America to do the same, leading to his defeat. He is shown to have long hair pushed back and put up at the back of his head with a single bang hanging down past his shoulder on his left side and a large scar running down his face, diagonally over his right eye, from his forehead down to his jaw.<ref>{{cite web|title=クリスマスの豆知識漫画|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/kur.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=January 18, 2012|accessdate=September 26, 2012|trans_title=Christmas Trivia Comics}}</ref> Whether or not this has effected his vision is unknown.

===Holstein===
Little is known about this brother, other than his name being mentioned when Prussia attempted to count off all of Germany's siblings.<ref name="kusoge"/>

===Saxony===
This character was briefly mentioned in a summary of the events of the '''War Of Austrian Succession''', where he appeared in an illustration alongside Prussia, [[List of minor characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers#Bavaria|Bavaria]], [[Spain]], and France. He has long blond hair like his ancestor. In the '''War Of Austrian Succession''', he attempted to obtain [[wikipedia:Moravia|Moravia]]. He is also mentioned as having been involved in the [[wikipedia:Seven Years' War|Seven Years' War]].

Saxony has also appeared as a background character in one of Prussia's diary segments in the '''Liechtenstein's Journal Of Swiss Dopiness''' strip series, and in an omake illustration in [[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers comic diaries#Comic Diary 7|Comic Diary 7]], hanging out with Prussia and two other unnamed Germania offspring. His only appearance in the main webcomic storyline has been a brief cameo as one of Holy Roman Empire's guards (in '''Chibitalia'''), with two other unidentified German states acting as the others. This appearance was removed in the anime version when the guards' appearances were changed.

In ''Osōji Prussia'', it is said that his stubbornness rubbed off on Germany himself.<ref name="kusoge"/>

==Other/Misc.==
===General Winter===
A character who represents [[Russia]]'s winter. He torments Russia, but is also his greatest ally. However, he's unable to bring harm to countries that were born and raised in cold places, such as Prussia, Sweden, and Denmark. When the shadow defeated him in the Christmas Bloodbath of 2010, Russia began to experience odd weather patterns, and midsummer temperatures suddenly arose all around. He's based off of the Russian character Old Man/Father Winter, who is the personification of Winter in general.

===Kowloon Walled City===
In response to a fan question about a personification for Kowloon, Himaruya mentioned that he imagined them being a "very chaotic and dirty" character.<ref>{{cite web|title=お知らせ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1388.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=August 1, 2012|accessdate=August 2, 2012}}</ref> However, a design has not yet been released.

===Mr. Newspapers===
The name for a series of characters that are made to represent a country's newspaper. The first notable appearance of one is in [[List_Of_Axis_Powers_Hetalia_comic_diaries#Comic_Diary_9|Comic Diary 9]], during Austria's presidential elections. He appears as a freckled man in a flatcap.

An omake illustration depicts at least six "Mr. Newspapers", including one that resembles France, though it is noted that every country has their own and that all of them happen to be [[wikipedia:Megalomaniac|megalomaniacs]].

===Parallel Nations===
During the 2010 Christmas/New Years event, a world parallel to the canon Hetalia one was introduced. This world is one like the canon world, however all of the nations are feline (as they bear cat ears and tails), don't wear clothes(and also lack accessories such as glasses). In this world are 123 Frances, each individually named by number. The one which was seen most being 23 or ni-san, a pun on nii-san, or big brother in Japanese, what canon France wants to be called.) Their personalities seem to differ from their Earthen selves as well.

Unlike the other Parallels, Parallel America seems to be fascinated with the clothes of Earth, and finds people wearing them to be cute. As a result, upon searching Hong Kong and China, he dressed them up in women's clothes. According to Parallel France 23, he is a pervert. Unlike America of Earth, he doesn't wear glasses. The France that was seen most often was the 23rd France. His name is a pun on France-nii-san (ni being two in Japanese and san being three), or Big Brother France. Rather kind and cheerful at most all times, he was defeated by Sealand, but shortly after explained why they had all come and begun stripping the nations of Earth. He appears to also be dating Parallel Spain, as when he admitted his crush on Belgium he began to accuse him of cheating on him. Also, he lacks the facial hair of Earth's France. He was the one to send a letter back to earth, thanking them for their help and the introduction on how to celebrate a New Year to them, and left them $500 and a voucher for the Hyatt Hotel. The shadow that attacked Belgium (among others) was Parallel Spain. Upon receiving her scarf from her concern for him running around in the cold, undressed, he fell in love with her. That angered his supposed boyfriend Parallel France 23 (however he seemed confused and contradicted, asking who was cheating). He seems to share Spain's passion, as he seemed willing to stay on Earth and forget about his possibly to be destroyed home world to stay with Belgium.

===Provinces of China===
In [[Hetalia Fantasia 2]], China mentions that '''Guangdong''' and '''Liaoning''' can make anything out of the game's items. He also mentions that business is much easier due to his many provinces, municipalities, and regions working for him.

In a picture posted to ''Bamboo Thicket'' after the events of '''Christmas 2010''', China is seen reading messages on his phone from characters representing the provinces of '''Jiangsu''', '''Hebei''', '''Henan''', '''Sichuan''', and '''Fujian'''. Fujian makes a cameo during the Halloween 2011 event, in which he is asleep during the brawl in China to decide on the costume theme for that year.

===Ryukyu Islands===
Himaruya mentioned the Ryukyu Islands and Australia within a 2008 Bamboo Thicket post, noting he hadn't initially thought he would draw them, but that they were likely to be added. Himaruya also expressed that he thought the two would have contrasting personalities.

In volume 4, a character named Okinawa was spotted enjoying watching baseball from TV. Since Okinawa was formerly the Ryukyu Kingdom, it is possible they are the same character.

===Shinatty-chan===
*Voiced by: [[Hozumi Gōda]] ([[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 8- China]])

A middle-aged man in a [[wikipedia:Hello Kitty|Hello Kitty]] knockoff costume. He is a frequent companion of [[China]], and has only been shown out of his mascot suit twice so far.

His name comes from ''Shina'', an older offensive term used for China by the Japanese.

===United Nations===
An old man who appears briefly in volume 2, representing the [[wikipedia:United Nations|U.N.]]. He briefly appears in the anime adaption in [[Episode 69]].

===Crossover Characters===

====Nomaru====
:''See [[kitayume:Nishinomaru Hunai|Nishinomaru Hunai]] at the Kitayume wiki''
'''Nishinomaru Hunai''' (府内西丸, ''Hunai Nishinomaru''), better known as '''Nomaru''' is a classmate of Yamato's, and originated from Himaruya's second webcomic '''Barjona Bombers''' (which later shared the same universe as Kitakou and crossed over with it). One of the most normal students at Barjona Marine High School, he works part-time at a local convenience store. He makes a non-speaking cameo in both the manga and anime adaption of '''Why Americans Love Spring''' as the cashier at the convenience store [[Japan]] goes to to buy manga and ice cream.

====Noto-sama====
:''See [[kitayume:Noto Kanazawa|Noto Kanazawa]] at the Kitayume wiki''
'''Noto Kanazawa''' (金沢のと ''Kanazawa Noto''), better known as '''Noto-sama''', is the lead character from '''Advance! Kitakou Broadcasting Club''', the first webcomic by Himaruya. He has appeared in the Hetalia comic on a few occasions and crossed over with the nations in the games ''Noto-sama 5'' and 6. Though he first appeared as a regular schoolboy in the original comic, it is his later cross-dressing and vengeful self ("Black Noto") that is shown in these appearances, usually wearing a red sailor uniform dress and a detachable ponytail with a red bow. He is best-known for exacting his vengeance on people more popular than him by stripping them, or humiliating them in other sexually-suggestive ways.

He first appears in the deleted '''Christmas 2007''' sequel to exact his revenge for having an unhappy Christmas, only to wind up stripped by France. His next cameo is during Spain's '''April Fools''' event, in one of the fake news reports where it states that he, Yamato, and Prussia were all arrested for lewd conduct at school. He later appears to wish the readers a happy April Fools' day, after France tricks Spain into stripping to appease the "God of Lies".

====Yamato====
:''See [[kitayume:Yamato Nara|Yamato Nara]] at the Kitayume wiki''
'''Yamato Nara''' (奈良大和 ''Nara Yamato'') is Noto-sama's partner in crime, and originated from Himaruya's second webcomic '''Barjona Bombers''' (which later shared the same universe as Kitakou and crossed over with it). He became Noto's partner after the third ''Noto-sama'' game, and has since shown up in cameos in Hetalia as well.

Yamato's first appearance is also during the '''Christmas 2007''' sequel, where he assists Noto in carrying out his revenge on Christmas. When the two attempt to invade [[Poland]]'s house, they wind up finding that their targets have already stripped naked for a celebration and wind up with their clothes stripped off by France. He next appears in ''April Fools 2008'' in a fake news report stating that he was arrested on the [[Gakuen Hetalia|World Academy W]] campus for exposing himself to a girl (along with Noto and Prussia).

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="161" captionalign="left">
File:KenyaUganda.jpg|(left to right) Kenya and Uganda
File:BotswanaZimbabweGhana.jpg|(left to right) Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Ghana
File:Mongolia.gif|Mongolia with China and Japan
File:Tibet.jpg|Tibet as he appears in the manga
File:HetaGoldenHorde.jpg|Golden Horde, also known as the Ulus of Jochi
File:GoldenHordeVol3.png|Golden Horde depicted in volume 3
File:untitled.PNG|United Nations, as he appears in the anime.
File:Totocalcio.jpg|FIFA 2010 sketch of Germany and the Italy brothers mentioning Paraguay.
File:Sinbunkunnn.jpg|Austria's Mr. Newspaper
File:InitialLux.jpg|Basic outline of Luxembourg's head
File:GreenDamYouthMovement.jpg|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Dam_Youth_Escort Green Dam Youth Escort]'s personification
File:PortIni.png|Initial Portugal design sheet
File:Portugal Designs 1.png|Possible Portugal design
File:Portugal Design 2.png|Possible Portugal design
File:Port3.png|Possible Portugal design
File:Portugal Design 4.png|Possible Portugal design
File:Ulus of Jochi.png|Golden Horde in the anime
File:Scottie.jpg|A possible rough sketch of Scotland
File:Hetalia Tonga.png|Tonga's debut
File:Botusen.jpg|A discarded Luxembourg design.
File:China Brawl and Fujian.png|Fujian asleep at a desk.
File:Provinces of China.png|China reads texts from Jiangsu, Hebei, Henan, Sichuan, and Fujian
File:Hesse_strip.png|Hesse in ''Christmas 2011''
File:Hesse.png|Hesse from the strip ''Denmark and Sweden's Friendly Relations''
File:Germanics.png|Saxony, Bavaria and Prussia (next to Spain and France) in an early strip
File:Supposed_croatia.png‎|Supposed Croatia next to Turkey
File:HypoQuebec.png‎|Canada dreams of a hypothetical Quebec, born from a divide between English- and French-speaking citizens
File:AncientEgypt.png‎|
File:AncientEgyptSmall.png|
File:HalloweenAncient1.png|Unnamed sketch
File:HalloweenAncient2.png|Unnamed sketch
File:HalloweenAncient3.png|Unnamed sketch
File:MotherEgyptChibi.png|A 'chibi' drawing of Ancient Egypt
File:KnightsTemplar.png|Knights Templar
File:APHGenoa.png|Genoa
</gallery>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex}}
[[Category:Characters]]

Brother! We are...!!

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{{one other use|the anime episode|the manga chapter of the same name|Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 5}}
{{Episode
| name = Brother! We are...<nowiki>!!</nowiki><br>兄弟よ！俺たちは…！！
| series = ''Hetalia: The Beautiful World'' episode
| image = EP114.png
| episode = Season 5<br>Episode 14
| length = 5:00
| airdate = May 10, 2013

| screenplay = [[Yuki Enatsu]]
| storyboards = [[Mitsutoshi Satō]]
| director = [[Mitsutoshi Satō]]
| keyanimation = [[Mariko Emori]]
| ed = "[[Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo]]" by [[Daisuke Namikawa]]

| Last episode = [[Finding Santa]]
| This episode = [[Brother! We are...!!]]
| Next episode = [[A bientôt! Until We Meet Again]]
}}
'''Brother! We are...!!''' (兄弟よ！俺たちは…！！ ''Kyoudai yo! Oretachi wa…!!'') is the fourteenth episode of '''''Hetalia: The Beautiful World''''', and the one hundred and fourteenth overall in the anime series '''''Hetalia'''''. It was broadcast on May 10, 2013. It adapts the ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 5#Brother! We are...!|Brother! We are...!]]'' chapter from [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 5|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 5]] and the ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4#Before the International Conference|Before the International Conference]]'' chapter from [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 4]] as well as the ''During the transfer between two meetings'' strip from the ''Christmas 2011'' site event.

==Plot Summary==
===Before the International Conference===
Germany (marked with a number 5), along with Austria (#23), are the earliest people to come to the meeting. Austria asks if the other was planning for a siesta, which Germany denies, saying it was normal to come early and get everything prepared. Japan (#7) then comes, followed by Netherlands (#2). As a result of waking up early, China (#24) appears next, much to Germany's surprise. The nations walk together, but the longer they go, the further Austria and China are left behind, even though the former is speed-walking. The narrator then asks what the numbers indicate, and the answer is their walking speeds.

China tells Austria to walk faster, as the latter is still young. It is noted that Germany is ranked 5th while Austria is 23rd, even though they are neighbors and both are German-speaking countries.

===During the Transfer Between Two Meetings===
Austria is tired of walking and asks Germany to take a break, even though the starting point is very close and the meeting is about to start. Austria also asks him to get in a crouching start position, which Germany does, only to have Austria sitting on the other's back.

===Brother! We are...===
Prussia is going to teach Germany 89 poses to use in diplomacy. He also stated that, by assuming those poses, people will be charmed by him and he will have the advantages. Germany then cuts off his brother's words, saying that he will never do them.

Seeing the differences between Germany and Prussia, Turkey comments that he felt like they had opposite personalities. Austria explains that although they might not resemble on the surface, they shared a strange trait that really bugs him. It is showed that Germany and Prussia's coats were folded carefully, while Austria's was left on the chair and Italy's was on the floor.

In a mission, Prussia asks his brother if the former looked like an American, but the latter comments that he just looks suspicious. It is revealed that they were given a jeep and some American clothes in order to sneak into the American army, which they agreed to do. During their search, Prussia found a Playboy magazine. Germany then asks Prussia not to do stuff that was not part of the mission. When they realize that someone was coming, Germany is left to do all the things, as Prussia will be figured instantly by his appearances and his lack of helmet. A soldier came in and suspects Germany, but is convinced when Germany does the "American smile". In the box behind him, Prussia is trying not to laugh loudly, and his head is held down by Germany, who later claims that he will never do that smile again.

==Character Appearances==
*[[Austria]]
*[[Germany]]
*[[Japan]]
*[[Netherlands]]
*[[China]]
*[[Switzerland]] (non-speaking cameo)
*[[England]] (non-speaking cameo)
*[[America]] (non-speaking cameo)
*[[Prussia]]
*[[Turkey]]

==Voice Cast==
*Germany: [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]
*Japan: [[Hiroki Takahashi]]
*China, Narrator: [[Yuki Kaida]]
*Austria: [[Akira Sasanuma]]
*Turkey: [[Takahiro Fujimoto]]
*Prussia: [[Atsushi Kousaka]]
*Netherlands: [[Nobuya Mine]]

===English Dub Cast===
*Germany: [[Patrick Seitz]]
*Japan: [[Christopher Bevins]]
*China: [[Clarine Harp]]
*Austria: [[Chuck Huber]]
*Turkey: [[Kent Williams]]
*Prussia: [[Jonathan Brooks]]
*Netherlands: [[Michael Sinterniklaas]]
*Narrator: [[Jamie Marchi]]
*Additional Voices: [[Chad Cline]], [[R Bruce Elliott]]

==Trivia==
*On April 29, 2013, this episode was briefly made available for streaming on nicovideo before the video was set to private.
*On April 25, 2013, the hetaliaoffical account controlled by [[Funimation]] on Tumblr indicated that this episode would air on April 26, though this turned out not to be the case. The post in question included two preview screenshots of the episode,

{{EpisodeIndex|TBW=yes}}
[[Category:Anime]]
[[Category:Anime Episodes]]
[[Category:2013 episodes]]
[[Category:Hiroki Yasumoto voice work]]
[[Category:Hiroki Takahashi voice work]]
[[Category:Yuki Kaida voice work]]
[[Category:Akira Sasanuma voice work]]
[[Category:Takahiro Fujimoto voice work]]
[[Category:Atsushi Kousaka voice work]]
[[Category:Nobuya Mine voice work]]
[[Category:Patrick Seitz voice work]]
[[Category:Christopher Bevins voice work]]
[[Category:Clarine Harp voice work]]
[[Category:Chuck Huber voice work]]
[[Category:Kent Williams voice work]]
[[Category:Jonathan Brooks voice work]]
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[[Category:R Bruce Elliott voice work]]

China

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{{Nation
| name = China<br>中国
| continent = ASIA
| image = China0.png
| country = [[Image:ChinaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:People's Republic of China|People's Republic Of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó)]] (中华人民共和国)
| human = [[Human names#China|Wang Yao]] (王耀, ''Wanyao'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Wang Yue<ref>{{cite web|title=俺の家と一か月|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-184.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 13, 2008|accessdate=November 12, 2012|trans_title=My House and One Month}}</ref>, Wang You
| age = 4000<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 10 (original profile), October 1 (Chinese release), Unknown (newer profiles)
| hair = Black (manga), Dark Brown (anime)
| eyes = Brown/Amber
| height = 169 cm (5' 6.5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}

'''China''' (中国, ''Chūgoku'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is part of the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#China|Wang Yao]]''' (王耀, ''Wanyao'' or ''Ouyou'', 王耀, ''Wáng Yào'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:ChinaChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of China.]]
===Appearance===
China has dark hair tied back into a ponytail and is often shown wearing a green Chinese military uniform with a red armband with a white star on it. The shade of green varies; however, it's generally deep green, though it was once colored tan. In other instances, he wears a green mandarin jacket with yellow pants or a red one with white pants (as shown in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game). Seeing him "will make you say he's an old man or a hermit or something"<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> though he looks young.<ref name="Vol5prof"/>

He has a scar on his back, having been attacked by [[Japan]] when they were younger, and a panda-shaped birthmark above his buttocks.<ref>{{cite web|title=「韓国ネタ」|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/knt.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref>

Over time, Himaruya said that China's design changed the least, though his bangs may have changed in volume a little. Himaruya's said that he's easier to draw than other characters, with a different easiness than England. He's also added that his expressions are easy to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=16-17|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref>

===Personality and Interests===
Apparently one of the oldest nations, China lives through a tough life surrounded by mysterious things.<ref name="Vol5prof"/> He happens to be extremely superstitious, but not at all religious. He loves good luck and fortune.<ref name="ChineseNY">{{cite web|title=わりとよくあることよろし|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1291.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=October 26, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=These Things Happen A Lot}}</ref> China tries to act as an older brother to the other Asian nations, but fails to be treated as one.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He's also said to have many disciples, said to be his provinces, but no authority over them, either.<ref name="Vol5prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> When they begin to fight and refuse to work together, he doesn't try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge and have what he wants. He tends to end his sentences with the sound "-aru" (a Japanese stereotype of Chinese accents), though sometimes he ends them with "-ahen" (opium) when conversing with England. He has a companion named "Shinatty-chan", an old man in a Hello Kitty knockoff costume.<ref>{{cite web|title=アイヤー家になんかきてるある|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chkty.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Aiyaa, something's come to my house, aru}}</ref>

China is shown to be a lover of cuisine, even being part of the Gourmet Food Club with France and Turkey in the Gakuen Hetalia strips<ref name="Vol4">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref>, and is said to nag if food has a certain pattern of tastes. On one occasion in the WWII-set strips, he winds up arriving late to a meeting and explains that he always puts food as his first priority.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref> According to his profile in Volume 6, it is said that he would eat anything that has four legs unless it's a chair.

He's said to hate losing and be patronizing, and he's only recently completely changed his halfhearted ways and begun to put serious effort into everything.<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> He has a lot of mysterious, "secret" medicines at his house, though he's not sure of what their ingredients are, and tries to sell them to nations he feels are in need of them. Even in Hetalia Fantasia, he's shown to be a decent businessman, though he doesn't have any problem with taking advantage of customers such as Prussia when he sold him a panda that he claimed would make him happy as a prank on April Fools.<ref>{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref>

China appears to have a love of cute things,<ref name="Vol3">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=75|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> particularly cartoon characters, Hello Kitty,<ref>{{cite web|title=ニヒルな笑み|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=August 25, 2010|trans_title=Nihilistic Smile}}</ref> and pandas, and he is frequently seen carrying one. He is also very artistic,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> as he is skilled at not only painting beautiful human beings full-scale, but also on something as small as a strand of hair (as seen in a strip in the web-comic); his artistic abilities don't, however, apply across the board, as his anime art is quite poor compared to Japan's and Korea's.<ref name="ChiKoranime">{{cite web|title=アニメやるんだぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-429.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=December 24, 2008|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=We're Making An Anime Together!}}</ref>

Overall he appears to be a cheerful character, though he can occasionally slip into moments of melancholy when reflecting on how much the world has changed over his long life.<ref name="MelancholyofYaoWang">{{cite web|title=中国メランコリー|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chi.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=China Melancholy}}</ref> He's also been shown to be easily annoyed and prone to snapping, particularly when it comes to Korea.

In the Hetalia Fantasia CD, he said that he, like all Chinese people, isn't one to waste a second of time. According to Russia, however, he often takes naps in the sun in his garden, does "some weird dance" (which China later clarified to have been tai chi) in the morning, and he himself said that he would sleep and eat all day on a holiday. In addition, he said that his specialty was online games. He also seems fairly gullible, as he said that, with the money he was earning, he would buy some products off of one of America's "promotional things".

==Relationships==
===Hong Kong===
''Main Article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. Hong Kong was raised by China before he became British territory. The two were eventually reunited when England's control ceased. In '''The Summary of the Plot until Now''', China is seen telling Hong Kong to stop drawing explicit art, saying that he will have to mosaic it all out. Hong Kong replies, "I'm kinda sorry. And I won't do it again. Maybe." Also, Hong Kong refers China as teacher ''(sensei)''.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

After discovering the new nation (who appeared to be a child all on his own), China took him in and raised him as a younger brother, though Japan denied being related to him when asked about it. Japan eventually wound up betraying China when he decided to initiate a war and attacked him with a katana (leaving a scar on his back). Since that war, the two remained on opposing sides as enemies, and China became distressed as to how war changed his "brother".

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

China is constantly annoyed by Korea's claims that he invented others' work and his claim that both he and Japan should consider him to be their older brother. Korea also happens to have an obsession with China, wanting to be acknowledged by him. He also once showed the belief that China's breasts belonged to him like Japan's.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

Despite the close relationship the two have had throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China, especially when disguised in a panda suit. However, China still cares for Russia and provides medicine when he appears to have caught a cold.

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. In '''Asian and Western Festivals''', Taiwan, like Hong Kong, refers to China as 'teacher.' However, she also talks back to him frequently and does not mind his bossiness.

==Appearances==
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|200px|China in [[Episode 09]].]]
===Anime===
China first appears in [[Episode 01]], at the world meeting. As the others argue, he attempts to break up the fight by offering them snacks (that they refuse).

China's raising of Japan is spotlighted in [[Episode 16]], which details their past history, though the betrayal aspect was left out of the anime adaptation.

Though his hair tends to be colored black in most artwork for the manga, China's character design in the anime gives him ''ash brown'' hair, as well as adding hair curls to his ponytail.

===Musical===
[[File:China-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Taishi Sugie]] as China.]]
China appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Taishi Sugie]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
[[File:China.jpg‎|thumb|left|China's old profile, with Kuomintang flag.]]
*In his earliest webcomic profile, China was represented by the '''Guomindang''' flag of China. In his profiles from 2007 and on, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] quickly switched the flag out for the '''People's Republic Of China''' one. However, the historically accurate flag for the WWII-set strips would be the flag for the '''Republic Of China '''(later used for [[Taiwan]]).
*His original birthday ('''October 10th''') corresponded with the date of formation of the '''Republic Of China'''. However, in later profiles, his birthday was stated as "Unknown". In a Chinese printing of volume 2, his birthday is given as '''October 1st''' (the formation of the '''People's Republic Of China'''), though the same printing is controversial for changing [[Taiwan]]'s profile to state that she is a "part of China" (the stance that both Republics of China take).
*He is immortal, which explains his great age of 4000 years. Some Chinese fans will modify his age to 5000, as it is considered to be a more accurate age for "China". This was mentioned in a volume 5 strip, stating that he is 4000 but some say 5000.[[File:Earlychina_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early China as seen in vol3.]]
*A rejected design for China showed that Himaruya originally considered having him wear glasses. One version of this early design appears in a scan of a notebook page featuring it along with an early male Korea and a Thailand. In the design, China also wears his hair down. A second doodle of the rejected concept would later appear in the special edition booklet for volume 3, where he was depicted with short hair and the glasses. In notes, Himaruya wrote that the character was originally supposed to be calmer and cruel, as well as appearing to be older; however, he decided to make him cuter after meeting many Chinese people in his school and neighborhood, though he noted that many mistake him for a girl now. <ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[France]] and [[Turkey]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.
*Himaruya once drew China with short hair. In the drawing, he was given a small ahoge like America's, and also appeared to wear his bomber jacket. China appeared to be somewhat uncomfortable.<ref>{{cite web|title=リクエストもろもろ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

China

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{{Nation
| name = China<br>中国
| continent = ASIA
| image = China0.png
| country = [[Image:ChinaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:People's Republic of China|People's Republic Of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó)]] (中华人民共和国)
| human = [[Human names#China|Wang Yao]] (王耀, ''Wanyao'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Wang Yue<ref>{{cite web|title=俺の家と一か月|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-184.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 13, 2008|accessdate=November 12, 2012|trans_title=My House and One Month}}</ref>, Wang You
| age = 4000<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 10 (original profile), October 1 (Chinese release), Unknown (newer profiles)
| hair = Black (manga), Dark Brown (anime)
| eyes = Brown/Amber
| height = 169 cm (5' 6.5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}

'''China''' (中国, ''Chūgoku'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is part of the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#China|Wang Yao]]''' (王耀, ''Wanyao'' or ''Ouyou'', 王耀, ''Wáng Yào'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:ChinaChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of China.]]
===Appearance===
China has dark hair tied back into a ponytail and is often shown wearing a green Chinese military uniform with a red armband with a white star on it. The shade of green varies; however, it's generally deep green, though it was once colored tan. In other instances, he wears a green mandarin jacket with yellow pants or a red one with white pants (as shown in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game). Seeing him "will make you say he's an old man or a hermit or something"<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> though he looks young.<ref name="Vol5prof"/>

He has a scar on his back, having been attacked by [[Japan]] when they were younger, and a panda-shaped birthmark above his buttocks.<ref>{{cite web|title=「韓国ネタ」|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/knt.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref>

Over time, Himaruya said that China's design changed the least, though his bangs may have changed in volume a little. Himaruya's said that he's easier to draw than other characters, with a different easiness than England. He's also added that his expressions are easy to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=16-17|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref>

===Personality and Interests===
Apparently one of the oldest nations, China lives through a tough life surrounded by mysterious things.<ref name="Vol5prof"/> He happens to be extremely superstitious, but not at all religious. He loves good luck and fortune.<ref name="ChineseNY">{{cite web|title=わりとよくあることよろし|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1291.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=October 26, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=These Things Happen A Lot}}</ref> China tries to act as an older brother to the other Asian nations, but fails to be treated as one.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He's also said to have many disciples, said to be his provinces, but no authority over them, either.<ref name="Vol5prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> When they begin to fight and refuse to work together, he doesn't try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge and have what he wants. He tends to end his sentences with the sound "-aru" (a Japanese stereotype of Chinese accents), though sometimes he ends them with "-ahen" (opium) when conversing with England. He has a companion named "Shinatty-chan", an old man in a Hello Kitty knockoff costume.<ref>{{cite web|title=アイヤー家になんかきてるある|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chkty.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Aiyaa, something's come to my house, aru}}</ref>

China is shown to be a lover of cuisine, even being part of the Gourmet Food Club with France and Turkey in the Gakuen Hetalia strips<ref name="Vol4">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref>, and is said to nag if food has a certain pattern of tastes. On one occasion in the WWII-set strips, he winds up arriving late to a meeting and explains that he always puts food as his first priority.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref> According to his profile in Volume 6, it is said that he would eat anything that has four legs unless it's a chair.

He's said to hate losing and be patronizing, and he's only recently completely changed his halfhearted ways and begun to put serious effort into everything.<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> He has a lot of mysterious, "secret" medicines at his house, though he's not sure of what their ingredients are, and tries to sell them to nations he feels are in need of them. Even in Hetalia Fantasia, he's shown to be a decent businessman, though he doesn't have any problem with taking advantage of customers such as Prussia when he sold him a panda that he claimed would make him happy as a prank on April Fools.<ref>{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref>

China appears to have a love of cute things,<ref name="Vol3">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=75|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> particularly cartoon characters, Hello Kitty,<ref>{{cite web|title=ニヒルな笑み|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=August 25, 2010|trans_title=Nihilistic Smile}}</ref> and pandas, and he is frequently seen carrying one. He is also very artistic,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> as he is skilled at not only painting beautiful human beings full-scale, but also on something as small as a strand of hair (as seen in a strip in the web-comic); his artistic abilities don't, however, apply across the board, as his anime art is quite poor compared to Japan's and Korea's.<ref name="ChiKoranime">{{cite web|title=アニメやるんだぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-429.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=December 24, 2008|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=We're Making An Anime Together!}}</ref>

Overall he appears to be a cheerful character, though he can occasionally slip into moments of melancholy when reflecting on how much the world has changed over his long life.<ref name="MelancholyofYaoWang">{{cite web|title=中国メランコリー|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chi.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=China Melancholy}}</ref> He's also been shown to be easily annoyed and prone to snapping, particularly when it comes to Korea.

In the Hetalia Fantasia CD, he said that he, like all Chinese people, isn't one to waste a second of time. According to Russia, however, he often takes naps in the sun in his garden, does "some weird dance" (which China later clarified to have been tai chi) in the morning, and he himself said that he would sleep and eat all day on a holiday. In addition, he said that his specialty was online games. He also seems fairly gullible, as he said that, with the money he was earning, he would buy some products off of one of America's "promotional things".

==Relationships==
===Hong Kong===
''Main Article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. Hong Kong was raised by China before he became British territory. The two were eventually reunited when England's control ceased. In '''The Summary of the Plot until Now''', China is seen telling Hong Kong to stop drawing explicit art, saying that he will have to mosaic it all out. Hong Kong replies, "I'm kinda sorry. And I won't do it again. Maybe." Also, Hong Kong refers China as teacher ''(sensei)''.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

After discovering the new nation (who appeared to be a child all on his own), China took him in and raised him as a younger brother, though Japan denied being related to him when asked about it. Japan eventually wound up betraying China when he decided to initiate a war and attacked him with a katana (leaving a scar on his back). Since that war, the two remained on opposing sides as enemies, and China became distressed as to how war changed his "brother".

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

China is constantly annoyed by Korea's claims that he invented others' work and his claim that both he and Japan should consider him to be their older brother. Korea also happens to have an obsession with China, wanting to be acknowledged by him. He also once showed the belief that China's breasts belonged to him like Japan's.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

Despite the close relationship the two have had throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China, especially when disguised in a panda suit. However, China still cares for Russia and provides medicine when he appears to have caught a cold.

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. In '''Asian and Western Festivals''', Taiwan, like Hong Kong, refers to China as 'teacher.' However, she also talks back to him frequently and does not mind his bossiness.

==Appearances==
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|200px|China in [[Episode 09]].]]
===Anime===
China first appears in [[Episode 01]], at the world meeting. As the others argue, he attempts to break up the fight by offering them snacks (that they refuse).

China's raising of Japan is spotlighted in [[Episode 16]], which details their past history, though the betrayal aspect was left out of the anime adaptation.

Though his hair tends to be colored black in most artwork for the manga, China's character design in the anime gives him ''ash brown'' hair, as well as adding hair curls to his ponytail.

===Musical===
[[File:China-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Taishi Sugie]] as China.]]
China appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Taishi Sugie]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
[[File:China.jpg‎|thumb|left|China's old profile, with Kuomintang flag.]]
*In his earliest webcomic profile, China was represented by the '''Guomindang''' flag of China. In his profiles from 2007 and on, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] quickly switched the flag out for the '''People's Republic Of China''' one. However, the historically accurate flag for the WWII-set strips would be the flag for the '''Republic Of China '''(later used for [[Taiwan]]).
*His original birthday ('''October 10th''') corresponded with the date of formation of the '''Republic Of China'''. However, in later profiles, his birthday was stated as "Unknown". In a Chinese printing of volume 2, his birthday is given as '''October 1st''' (the formation of the '''People's Republic Of China'''), though the same printing is controversial for changing [[Taiwan]]'s profile to state that she is a "part of China" (the stance that both Republics of China take).
*He is immortal, which explains his great age of 4000 years. Some Chinese fans will modify his age to 5000, as it is considered to be a more accurate age for "China". This was mentioned in a volume 5 strip, stating that he is 4000 but some say 5000.[[File:Earlychina_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early China as seen in vol3.]]
*A rejected design for China showed that Himaruya originally considered having him wear glasses. One version of this early design appears in a scan of a notebook page featuring it along with an early male Korea and a Thailand. In the design, China also wears his hair down. A second doodle of the rejected concept would later appear in the special edition booklet for volume 3, where he was depicted with short hair and the glasses. In notes, Himaruya wrote that the character was originally supposed to be calmer and cruel, as well as appearing to be older, however he decided to make him cuter after meeting many Chinese people in his school and neighborhood, though he noted that many mistake him for a girl now. <ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[France]] and [[Turkey]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.
*Himaruya once drew China with short hair. In the drawing, he was given a small ahoge like America's, and also appeared to wear his bomber jacket. China appeared to be somewhat uncomfortable.<ref>{{cite web|title=リクエストもろもろ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Musical Characters]]
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{{Nation
| name = China<br>中国
| continent = ASIA
| image = China0.png
| country = [[Image:ChinaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:People's Republic of China|People's Republic Of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó)]] (中华人民共和国)
| human = [[Human names#China|Wang Yao]] (王耀, ''Wanyao'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Wang Yue<ref>{{cite web|title=俺の家と一か月|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-184.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 13, 2008|accessdate=November 12, 2012|trans_title=My House and One Month}}</ref>, Wang You
| age = 4000<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 10 (original profile), October 1 (Chinese release), Unknown (newer profiles)
| hair = Black (manga), Dark Brown (anime)
| eyes = Brown/Amber
| height = 169 cm (5' 6.5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}

'''China''' (中国, ''Chūgoku'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is part of the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#China|Wang Yao]]''' (王耀, ''Wanyao'' or ''Ouyou'', 王耀, ''Wáng Yào'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:ChinaChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of China.]]
===Appearance===
China has dark hair tied back into a ponytail and is often shown wearing a green Chinese military uniform with a red armband with a white star on it. The shade of green varies; however, it's generally deep green, though it was once colored tan. In other instances, he wears a green mandarin jacket with yellow pants or a red one with white pants (as shown in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game). Seeing him "will make you say he's an old man or a hermit or something"<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> though he looks young.<ref name="Vol5prof"/>

He has a scar on his back, having been attacked by [[Japan]] when they were younger, and a panda-shaped birthmark above his buttocks.<ref>{{cite web|title=「韓国ネタ」|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/knt.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref>

Over time, Himaruya said that China's design changed the least, though his bangs may have changed in volume a little. Himaruya's said that he's easier to draw than other characters, with a different easiness than England. He's also added that his expressions are easy to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=16-17|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref>

===Personality and Interests===
Apparently one of the oldest nations, China lives through a tough life surrounded by mysterious things.<ref name="Vol5prof"/> He happens to be extremely superstitious, but not at all religious. He loves good luck and fortune.<ref name="ChineseNY">{{cite web|title=わりとよくあることよろし|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1291.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=October 26, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=These Things Happen A Lot}}</ref> China tries to act as an older brother to the other Asian nations, but fails to be treated as one.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He's also said to have many disciples, said to be his provinces, but no authority over them, either.<ref name="Vol5prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> When they begin to fight and refuse to work together, he doesn't try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge and have what he wants. He tends to end his sentences with the sound "-aru" (a Japanese stereotype of Chinese accents), though sometimes he ends them with "-ahen" (opium) when conversing with England. He has a companion named "Shinatty-chan", an old man in a Hello Kitty knockoff costume.<ref>{{cite web|title=アイヤー家になんかきてるある|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chkty.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Aiyaa, something's come to my house, aru}}</ref>

China is shown to be a lover of cuisine, even being part of the Gourmet Food Club with France and Turkey in the Gakuen Hetalia strips<ref name="Vol4">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref>, and is said to nag if food has a certain pattern of tastes. On one occasion in the WWII-set strips, he winds up arriving late to a meeting and explains that he always puts food as his first priority.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref> According to his profile in Volume 6, it is said that he would eat anything that has four legs unless it's a chair.

He's said to hate losing and be patronizing, and he's only recently completely changed his halfhearted ways and begun to put serious effort into everything.<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> He has a lot of mysterious, "secret" medicines at his house, though he's not sure of what their ingredients are, and tries to sell them to nations he feels are in need of them. Even in Hetalia Fantasia, he's shown to be a decent businessman, though he doesn't have any problem with taking advantage of customers such as Prussia when he sold him a panda that he claimed would make him happy as a prank on April Fools.<ref>{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref>

China appears to have a love of cute things,<ref name="Vol3">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=75|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> particularly cartoon characters, Hello Kitty,<ref>{{cite web|title=ニヒルな笑み|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=August 25, 2010|trans_title=Nihilistic Smile}}</ref> and pandas, and he is frequently seen carrying one. He is also very artistic,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> as he is skilled at not only painting beautiful human beings full-scale, but also on something as small as a strand of hair (as seen in a strip in the web-comic); his artistic abilities don't, however, apply across the board, as his anime art is quite poor compared to Japan's and Korea's.<ref name="ChiKoranime">{{cite web|title=アニメやるんだぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-429.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=December 24, 2008|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=We're Making An Anime Together!}}</ref>

Overall he appears to be a cheerful character, though he can occasionally slip into moments of melancholy when reflecting on how much the world has changed over his long life.<ref name="MelancholyofYaoWang">{{cite web|title=中国メランコリー|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chi.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=China Melancholy}}</ref> He's also been shown to be easily annoyed and prone to snapping, particularly when it comes to Korea.

In the Hetalia Fantasia CD, he said that he, like all Chinese people, isn't one to waste a second of time. According to Russia, however, he often takes naps in the sun in his garden, does "some weird dance" (which China later clarified to have been tai chi) in the morning, and he himself said that he would sleep and eat all day on a holiday. In addition, he said that his specialty was online games. He also seems fairly gullible, as he said that, with the money he was earning, he would buy some products off of one of America's "promotional things".

==Relationships==
===Hong Kong===
''Main Article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. Hong Kong was raised by China before he became British territory. The two were eventually reunited when England's control ceased. In '''The Summary of the Plot until Now''', China is seen telling Hong Kong to stop drawing explicit art, saying that he will have to mosaic it all out. Hong Kong replies, "I'm kinda sorry. And I won't do it again. Maybe." Also, Hong Kong refers China as teacher ''(sensei)''.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

After discovering the new nation (who appeared to be a child all on his own), China took him in and raised him as a younger brother, though Japan denied being related to him when asked about it. Japan eventually wound up betraying China when he decided to initiate a war and attacked him with a katana (leaving a scar on his back). Since that war, the two remained on opposing sides as enemies, and China became distressed as to how war changed his "brother".

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

China is constantly annoyed by Korea's claims that he invented others' work and his claim that both he and Japan should consider him to be their older brother. Korea also happens to have an obsession with China, wanting to be acknowledged by him. He also once showed the belief that China's breasts belonged to him like Japan's.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

Despite the close relationship the two have had throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China, especially when disguised in a panda suit. However, China still cares for Russia and provides medicine when he appears to have caught a cold.

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. In '''Asian and Western Festivals''', Taiwan, like Hong Kong, refers to China as 'teacher.' However, she also talks back to him frequently and does not mind his bossiness.

==Appearances==
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|200px|China in [[Episode 09]].]]
===Anime===
China first appears in [[Episode 01]], at the world meeting. As the others argue, he attempts to break up the fight by offering them snacks (that they refuse).

China's raising of Japan is spotlighted in [[Episode 16]], which details their past history, though the betrayal aspect was left out of the anime adaptation.

Though his hair tends to be colored black in most artwork for the manga, China's character design in the anime gives him ''ash brown'' hair, as well as adding haircurls to his ponytail.

===Musical===
[[File:China-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Taishi Sugie]] as China.]]
China appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Taishi Sugie]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
[[File:China.jpg‎|thumb|left|China's old profile, with Kuomintang flag.]]
*In his earliest webcomic profile, China was represented by the '''Guomindang''' flag of China. In his profiles from 2007 and on, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] quickly switched the flag out for the '''People's Republic Of China''' one. However, the historically accurate flag for the WWII-set strips would be the flag for the '''Republic Of China '''(later used for [[Taiwan]]).
*His original birthday ('''October 10th''') corresponded with the date of formation of the '''Republic Of China'''. However, in later profiles, his birthday was stated as "Unknown". In a Chinese printing of volume 2, his birthday is given as '''October 1st''' (the formation of the '''People's Republic Of China'''), though the same printing is controversial for changing [[Taiwan]]'s profile to state that she is a "part of China" (the stance that both Republics of China take).
*He is immortal, which explains his great age of 4000 years. Some Chinese fans will modify his age to 5000, as it is considered to be a more accurate age for "China". This was mentioned in a volume 5 strip, stating that he is 4000 but some say 5000.[[File:Earlychina_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early China as seen in vol3.]]
*A rejected design for China showed that Himaruya originally considered having him wear glasses. One version of this early design appears in a scan of a notebook page featuring it along with an early male Korea and a Thailand. In the design, China also wears his hair down. A second doodle of the rejected concept would later appear in the special edition booklet for volume 3, where he was depicted with short hair and the glasses. In notes, Himaruya wrote that the character was originally supposed to be calmer and cruel, as well as appearing to be older, however he decided to make him cuter after meeting many Chinese people in his school and neighborhood, though he noted that many mistake him for a girl now. <ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[France]] and [[Turkey]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.
*Himaruya once drew China with short hair. In the drawing, he was given a small ahoge like America's, and also appeared to wear his bomber jacket. China appeared to be somewhat uncomfortable.<ref>{{cite web|title=リクエストもろもろ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

China

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{{Nation
| name = China<br>中国
| continent = ASIA
| image = China0.png
| country = [[Image:ChinaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:People's Republic of China|People's Republic Of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó)]] (中华人民共和国)
| human = [[Human names#China|Wang Yao]] (王耀, ''Wanyao'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Wang Yue<ref>{{cite web|title=俺の家と一か月|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-184.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 13, 2008|accessdate=November 12, 2012|trans_title=My House and One Month}}</ref>, Wang You
| age = 4000<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 10 (original profile), October 1 (Chinese release), Unknown (newer profiles)
| hair = Black (manga), Dark Brown (anime)
| eyes = Brown/Amber
| height = 169 cm (5' 6.5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Clarine Harp]]
}}

'''China''' (中国, ''Chūgoku'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is part of the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and early 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#China|Wang Yao]]''' (王耀, ''Wanyao'' or ''Ouyou'', 王耀, ''Wáng Yào'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:ChinaChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of China.]]
===Appearance===
China has dark hair tied back into a ponytail and is often shown wearing a green Chinese military uniform with a red armband with a white star on it. The shade of green varies; however, it's generally deep green, though it was once colored tan. In other instances, he wears a green mandarin jacket with yellow pants or a red one with white pants (as shown in the ''Hetalia'' trading card game). Seeing him "will make you say he's an old man or a hermit or something"<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> though he looks young.<ref name="Vol5prof"/>

He has a scar on his back, having been attacked by [[Japan]] when they were younger, and a panda-shaped birthmark above his buttocks.<ref>{{cite web|title=「韓国ネタ」|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/knt.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref>

Over time, Himaruya said that China's design changed the least, though his bangs may have changed in volume a little. Himaruya's said that he's easier to draw than other characters, with a different easiness than England. He's also added that his expressions are easy to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=16-17|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref>

===Personality and Interests===
Apparently one of the oldest nations, China lives through a tough life surrounded by mysterious things.<ref name="Vol5prof"/> He happens to be extremely superstitious, but not at all religious. He loves good luck and fortune.<ref name="ChineseNY">{{cite web|title=わりとよくあることよろし|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1291.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=October 26, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=These Things Happen A Lot}}</ref> China tries to act as an older brother to the other Asian nations, but fails to be treated as one.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He's also said to have many disciples, said to be his provinces, but no authority over them, either.<ref name="Vol5prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> When they begin to fight and refuse to work together, he doesn't try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge and have what he wants. He tends to end his sentences with the sound "-aru" (a Japanese stereotype of Chinese accents), though sometimes he ends them with "-ahen" (opium) when conversing with England. He has a companion named "Shinatty-chan", an old man in a Hello Kitty knockoff costume.<ref>{{cite web|title=アイヤー家になんかきてるある|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chkty.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Aiyaa, something's come to my house, aru}}</ref>

China is shown to be a lover of cuisine, even being part of the Gourmet Food Club with France and Turkey in the Gakuen Hetalia strips<ref name="Vol4">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref>, and is said to nag if food has a certain pattern of tastes. On one occasion in the WWII-set strips, he winds up arriving late to a meeting and explains that he always puts food as his first priority.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref> According to his profile in Volume 6, it is said that he would eat anything that has four legs unless it's a chair.

He's said to hate losing and be patronizing, and he's only recently completely changed his halfhearted ways and begun to put serious effort into everything.<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> He has a lot of mysterious, "secret" medicines at his house, though he's not sure of what their ingredients are, and tries to sell them to nations he feels are in need of them. Even in Hetalia Fantasia, he's shown to be a decent businessman, though he doesn't have any problem with taking advantage of customers such as Prussia when he sold him a panda that he claimed would make him happy as a prank on April Fools.<ref>{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref>

China appears to have a love of cute things,<ref name="Vol3">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=75|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> particularly cartoon characters, Hello Kitty,<ref>{{cite web|title=ニヒルな笑み|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=August 25, 2010|trans_title=Nihilistic Smile}}</ref> and pandas, and he is frequently seen carrying one. He is also very artistic,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> as he is skilled at not only painting beautiful human beings full-scale, but also on something as small as a strand of hair (as seen in a strip in the web-comic); his artistic abilities don't, however, apply across the board, as his anime art is quite poor compared to Japan's and Korea's.<ref name="ChiKoranime">{{cite web|title=アニメやるんだぜ！|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-429.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=December 24, 2008|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=We're Making An Anime Together!}}</ref>

Overall he appears to be a cheerful character, though he can occasionally slip into moments of melancholy when reflecting on how much the world has changed over his long life.<ref name="MelancholyofYaoWang">{{cite web|title=中国メランコリー|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/chi.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=March 14, 2010|trans_title=China Melancholy}}</ref> He's also been shown to be easily annoyed and prone to snapping, particularly when it comes to Korea.

In the Hetalia Fantasia CD, he said that he, like all Chinese people, isn't one to waste a second of time. According to Russia, however, he often takes naps in the sun in his garden, does "some weird dance" (which China later clarified to have been tai chi) in the morning, and he himself said that he would sleep and eat all day on a holiday. In addition, he said that his specialty was online games. He also seems fairly gullible, as he said that, with the money he was earning, he would buy some products off of one of America's "promotional things".

==Relationships==
===Hong Kong===
''Main Article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. Hong Kong was raised by China before he became British territory. The two were eventually reunited when England's control ceased. In '''The Summary of the Plot until Now''', China is seen telling Hong Kong to stop drawing explicit art, saying that he will have to mosaic it all out. Hong Kong replies, "I'm kinda sorry. And I won't do it again. Maybe." Also, Hong Kong refers China as teacher ''(sensei)''.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

After discovering the new nation (who appeared to be a child all on his own), China took him in and raised him as a younger brother, though Japan denied being related to him when asked about it. Japan eventually wound up betraying China when he decided to initiate a war, and attacked him with a katana (leaving a scar on his back). Since that war, the two remained on opposing sides as enemies, and China became distressed as to how war changed his "brother".

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

China is constantly annoyed by Korea's claims that he invented others' work, and his claim that both him and Japan should consider him to be their older brother. Korea also happens to have an obsession with China, wanting to be acknowledged by him. He also once showed the belief that China's breasts belonged to him like Japan's.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

Despite the close relationship the two have had throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China, especially when disguised in a panda suit. However, China still cares for Russia, and provides medicine when he appears to have caught a cold.

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Little has been revealed about their relationship. In '''Asian and Western Festivals''', Taiwan, like Hong Kong, refers to China as 'teacher.' However, she also talks back to him frequently and does not mind his bossiness.

==Appearances==
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|200px|China in [[Episode 09]].]]
===Anime===
China first appears in [[Episode 01]], at the world meeting. As the others argue, he attempts to break up the fight by offering them snacks (that they refuse).

China's raising of Japan is spotlighted in [[Episode 16]], which details their past history, though the betrayal aspect was left out of the anime adaptation.

Though his hair tends to be colored black in most artwork for the manga, China's character design in the anime gives him ''ash brown'' hair, as well as adding haircurls to his ponytail.

===Musical===
[[File:China-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Taishi Sugie]] as China.]]
China appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Taishi Sugie]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
[[File:China.jpg‎|thumb|left|China's old profile, with Kuomintang flag.]]
*In his earliest webcomic profile, China was represented by the '''Guomindang''' flag of China. In his profiles from 2007 and on, [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] quickly switched the flag out for the '''People's Republic Of China''' one. However, the historically accurate flag for the WWII-set strips would be the flag for the '''Republic Of China '''(later used for [[Taiwan]]).
*His original birthday ('''October 10th''') corresponded with the date of formation of the '''Republic Of China'''. However, in later profiles, his birthday was stated as "Unknown". In a Chinese printing of volume 2, his birthday is given as '''October 1st''' (the formation of the '''People's Republic Of China'''), though the same printing is controversial for changing [[Taiwan]]'s profile to state that she is a "part of China" (the stance that both Republics of China take).
*He is immortal, which explains his great age of 4000 years. Some Chinese fans will modify his age to 5000, as it is considered to be a more accurate age for "China". This was mentioned in a volume 5 strip, stating that he is 4000 but some say 5000.[[File:Earlychina_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early China as seen in vol3.]]
*A rejected design for China showed that Himaruya originally considered having him wear glasses. One version of this early design appears in a scan of a notebook page featuring it along with an early male Korea and a Thailand. In the design, China also wears his hair down. A second doodle of the rejected concept would later appear in the special edition booklet for volume 3, where he was depicted with short hair and the glasses. In notes, Himaruya wrote that the character was originally supposed to be calmer and cruel, as well as appearing to be older, however he decided to make him cuter after meeting many Chinese people in his school and neighborhood, though he noted that many mistake him for a girl now. <ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[France]] and [[Turkey]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.
*Himaruya once drew China with short hair. In the drawing, he was given a small ahoge like America's, and also appeared to wear his bomber jacket. China appeared to be somewhat uncomfortable.<ref>{{cite web|title=リクエストもろもろ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Russia

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{{Nation
| name = Russia<br>ロシア
| continent = EURASIA
| image = Russia01.png
| country = [[Image:RussiaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Russia|Russian Federation (Российская Федерация)]]
| human = [[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]] (Иван Брагинский/イヴァン・ブラギンスキ/Иван Брагинский)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = December 30<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond (manga), Beige (anime)
| eyes = Blue (early colored artwork), Violet
| height = 182 cm (5' 11.6")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Jerry Jewell]]
}}
'''Russia''' (ロシア, ''Roshia'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]]''' (イヴァン・ブラギンスキ, ''Ivan Buraginsuki'', Russian: ''Иван Брагинский'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Russia_Chibi.PNG|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Russia. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is the tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations (together with [[Sweden]].) In WWII Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, green pants, brown or black gloves, and a long tan or pink scarf. When not wearing his scarf, he is shown to wear bandages around his neck. He is very pale and has a round, childish face with a prominent and distinctive nose. His hair is slightly wavy and a pale ashen blond and his eyes are violet, though they were initially colored blue in early color artwork. Compared to the first drawings Russia's bangs fall to the left as Himaruya found that they looked better that way from the front. His expression is a calm and gentle smile almost all the time. Behind his constant smile, it's said no one knows what he's thinking.<ref name="Vol5SE"/>

In response to a fan question asking if Russia was fat, Russia claimed to be big boned<ref>{{cite web|title=メタボリック俺|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-58.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 27, 2008|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Metabolic Me}}</ref> and was also drawn with a shirt saying such.<ref>{{cite web|title=2話デッドヒート中でござる|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-497.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 11, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Tshirts}}</ref> Himaruya confirmed this in a later blog post addressing some of the nation's body types.<ref>{{cite web|title=ベラルーシさんとウクライナさんの軍服バージョン|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1228.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=July 30, 2007|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Belarus And Ukraine's Military Uniform Versions}}</ref> He also said that Russia was drawn with a sturdy and robust frame due to the cold weather in Russia, however he commented that weather changes there resulted in very hot summers and that "maybe this Russia will melt (haha)."<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=18-19|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> In [[Hetalia: Axis Powers W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club|W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club]], Russia is described as bulky and muscular.

===Personality and Interests===
A large yet childlike young man. At the first impression, he seems simplistic and pure in heart. But in reality, he holds a cruelty, in the same manner as a small child.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> Many of his things are big, like him. Quick to forgive and always looking for friends,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> he's shy and unsociable around people he doesn't consider friends. However he considers everyone his friend,<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> and thus this side to him is rarely seen (He does, however, seem to have his doubts at times, such as when he sent a letter to France's radio show asking how to get people to love him back.<ref name="Vol2-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>). He comes off as intimidating without saying a word,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> his gentle smile and disposition only intensifying the aura of dread which seems to constantly hang over him. However, according to Lithuania, he has his calm moments at the strangest of times. Russia was also described as gentle and naive, and not malicious, just extremely scary.<ref name="Vol3prof"/> He finds amusement in tormenting others or watching arguments, to see the reactions. According to Lithuania, he loves people who cry and laugh easily. <ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1411.html</ref> Russia says he likes listening to people argue because of the long, silent and eerie winters in his home, which make him feel lonely. Hearing arguing voices reminds him everybody is alive and he's not alone. But too much can get on his nerves.

He is often pushy and manipulative to get his way. He claims there is "no such service" as compromise in Russia, but he has also said that each one of his bosses has encouraged him to use force to make friends. Though he is capable of being incredibly cruel-minded, Russia himself is unaware of this. Whenever he thinks of how his sisters have become strange, he becomes very depressed, such depression being seen as an "absolutely awful omen" by England.<ref name="Russisters-52">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=52|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. His childhood was tough, troubled, and full of forced servitude, bullying, and constant pursuing by other countries.<ref name="Vol4-Rusfriends">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=72|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow and long for the warm Southern sea. However, in the face of war, General Winter is his best ally.<ref name="Vol1prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting and pushed his hand on his face to ensure he didn't kiss him, Russia immediately became very sad and pouted, beginning to walk away, before Germany insisted that he greet him anyway but with a kiss to the mouth. Russia then said he would blow him a kiss, instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_10.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2011|title=2011 Christmas Event|date=January 2, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Russia will move in very close when he talks, which can be intense in many ways.

He ends many of his sentences with 'da', an informal form of 'desu' used to confirm the topic of the sentence, the ubiquitous form of 'to be,' as well as the Russian word for 'yes'.

During the Soviet period, when Russia was upset, he would begin to chant "[[wikipedia:Kolkhoz|KolKolKol]]" to threaten and frighten others into submission. However, there has been speculation that there are other possible meanings for 'kol' than those involving ''kolkhoz'':
* Tsar [[wikipedia:Ivan_IV_of_Russia|Ivan The Terrible]]'s favorite way to deal with disobedience was impaling. 'To impale', pronounced in Russian as сажать на кол (sazhat' na kol), or just на кол 'na kol' is easily understood. So, Russia is possibly trying to intimidate people by the threat of impalement, although he is saying the noun 'kol' (which means 'stake', in this context being thrust towards a person).
* There is also the possibility that Russia could be issuing a warning to others. 'Kolokol' means 'bell' in Russian, and 'kol' is often used as an onomatopoeia in Russian for the tolling of a bell, a centuries-old designation of approaching danger.
*Another interpretation offered by the Japanese fandom is that "kolkolkol" is "korukorukoru", which sounds similar to "korosu", the Japanese word referring to killing.
However, in the Comic Birz serialization featuring Russia, instead of the usual kolkolkol, the normal sound effect for an intimidating aura was used, and Russia stayed silent, making it possible that this was retconned.

He's an early riser, but "only God knows what he's doing at any given time", and has little patience for lateness. He is said to be superstitious and believes in many legends and traditions, such as [[wikipedia:Knocking_on_wood|knocking on wood.]]

Russia mentions that he has been "tweaking" technology as a hobby. He was able to interfere with [[Finland]]'s cell phone and audio devices, causing them to ring constantly, and said this was easy for him. He did this in order to force Finland to spend the day with him. However, this was stopped by [[Estonia]], who Russia referred to as his rival tweaker.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas20112.html</ref> He has also been shown to enjoy knitting and cooking.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/yry.html</ref>

He loves vodka.<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> Vodka is his fuel. Whenever he does anything, vodka is somehow involved. <ref name="Vol1prof"/><ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>What Russia also loves are sunflowers. He loves sunflowers so much, he dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by them.

He is fascinated by the common water faucet, a reference to water pipes being a favorite war trophy of Russian soldiers. He is often seen carrying one around. It's said that he'll pull the pipe out and put things that don't belong in it, such as food, only to pull them out and eat them later.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He has also been shown using a pipe to "settle" conflicts (that is, using it for violence) while calling it a "magical stick."

His heart seems to sometimes fall out of his chest. However, he simply blushes and acknowledges it as something that "just pops out of me, sometimes."<ref name="Vol1AFPR-50">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

In the mini-drama CD included with his character album, he mentions to Japan that his scarf is a body part and therefore he cannot take it off. This, however, may just be an excuse so he will not have to do so, seeing as how he didn't wear it as a small child before Ukraine gave it to him,<ref name="Russisters-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> and that in some artwork he is actually seen with it off.<ref>{{cite web|title=今日の落書き|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/rkgk2.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Today's Doodles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=連合|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1167.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 25, 2011|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Allies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=発掘ブライアンボイターノ５|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-176.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 9, 2008|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Discovery Of Brian Boitano 5}}</ref> However, in Volume 4, he was shown to have some sort of control over it, as though it was an extra limb, using it to grab America,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> as well as it wrapping around America's ankle and China's neck in a chibi drawing of the Allies sleeping.<ref>{{cite web|title=メラニートの祭壇|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1147.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 17, 2011|accessdate=|trans_title=Meranito's Altar}}</ref> In one instance where Russia is shown without his scarf, seeming to have just woken up, he is shown to have bandages around his neck.

==Relationships==

===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

In the first strip depicting the meeting of the allies, America tells the other allies that their role is to back him up. Russia then asks what America's role will be, and America declares that he will be the hero.

For the most part, America and Russia are shown to dislike each other. In '''Lithuania's Out-Sourcing''', Russia is upset that Lithuania is living with America, and meets with America to negotiate this. He stays calm and voices concern for Lithuania until he threatens to America that Lithuania is his possession. In the 7th episode of the Birz serialization, America claims that Russia is the "bad guy" because he was once friends with Germany and kisses everybody as a greeting. Russia responds by offering to make America's gums bleed, which America calmly declines. Later, England complains about America's provocative attitude, but Russia tells England that he finds it to be one of America's positive points because it shows his youthful spirit. Then he adds that the provocative ones are also more fun to snap in half. In '''Reducing Your Opponent's Willpower American Style''', America tries to break Russia's spirit during the Cold War by ordering 25 cm condoms from him. Russia complies, but labels the condoms "extra small". This was called back on America's birthday, where Russia gives America a huge box of "extra small" condoms as a present. America responds by boasting that the box will last him a month, which Russia jokes is lewd of him. Russia gives America another "present"; a ticket to a "vacation" in Siberia with no return ticket. America says he'll be sure to blow his nose with it when he gets a cold. Then they laugh while an intimidating aura emits from both of them. <ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/indy.htm</ref>

Despite their past and present tensions, Russia and America are shown to get along occasionally. For example, on Halloween, they ally with each other for plans to scare England.

===Belarus===
''Main Article: [[Belarus]]''

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, her feelings are not returned. Russia finds Belarus beautiful, but he sees her only as a younger sibling and is frightened by her behavior. She is shown to stalk him, as well as stick by his side to intimidate others.

It's notable that, despite Russia's fear of her, when Belarus is not actively attempting to get him to marry her, they can get along peacefully and he at least values her opinion.<ref>{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=G8 Again!}}</ref> And although she easily becomes jealous when he shows attention to people besides her, she often tries to recruit other countries into becoming Russia's servants, implying she supports Russia's dream for everyone to "become one" with him. The dress that she wears is a gift from Russia, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned. She tries to wear it as often as possible.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

Russia and China have had a close relationship throughout history, and they are usually shown to be on good terms, even getting along better with each other than the rest of the Allies. However, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet Split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China. When China had escaped England and France, he came home to Russia who had invited himself over. Another time, China was venting all his issues to a panda. China complained the most about Russia, shouting that Russia was going to betray him for sure, and then the "panda" was revealed to be Russia disguised in a suit who responds, "how did you find out?!"

When China is depressed and sobbing at a bar because of his turbulent relationship with Japan, Russia comes to comfort him, assuring China that he will get along with Japan again. But then Russia's mood switches; he grins and says this is because in a few years, "all will be one with Russia." At a G8 meeting, when the other members feel that someone is missing but can't [[Canada|figure out who it is]], Russia insists that the member they are missing is China, despite China not being part of the G8. England comments that Russia just wants China to be there. In the 8th episode of the Birz serialization, China shows concern for Russia when he appears to have caught a cold, and offers him medicine. Enjoying this attention, Russia winks at China and says, "Oh, stop it, you!"

Their good relations are referenced again in the 2011 Christmas Event. Russia mopes that he has had to use force to make friends, as his bosses have encouraged him to do, but then he perks up and notes that China has been kind to him lately and he can go visit him. Later, China and [[India]] are shown fighting over which one of them is closer to Russia, to Russia's delight, though this turns out to be a dream of Lithuania's (brought about by Belarus trying to subliminally bring him to submit to Russia while he slept).

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Russia tries to invade the southern countries to get his vodka, but England gets in his way. Thus, Russia "truthfully" wants to punch England.<ref name="Vol1prof"/>

In return, Russia gets in England's way, as well. England accidentally summoned him when trying to summon a demon to fight America with, and he broke Busby's chair when sitting in it.<ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

===Lithuania===
''Main Article: [[Lithuania]]''

After the partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Lithuania became Russia's subordinate. Lithuania was a common target of Russia's abuse, as shown from the deep scars covering his back in '''While You Were Gone'''.

After WWI, Lithuania managed to temporarily leave Russia, and he went to work at America's house. During this period, Russia visited America, claiming he was just worried. Russia described Lithuania as a kid who hardly ever complained, always held in the pain, and put others above himself, so America needed to take good care of him. But then Russia threatens that Lithuania is his possession.

During the Great Depression, America could no longer support Lithuania so Russia came to pick him up (literally.) Russia was very angry at Lithuania for leaving him, so he worked him so hard that he became heavily fatigued. Lithuania passed out onto Russia and then woke up terrified. However, Russia became unusually calm and instead of punishing him, asked Lithuania what his dreams were. Lithuania shared his dreams of when he was young and free, and then Russia went so far as to share his own dream of "living in a warm place with sunflowers." Soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall back asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

In the present, Russia is shown to stalk Lithuania. At the '''Meeting of the World''', Russia expressed a desire to see Lithuania helpless and confused and coming back to him in tears. One of Lithuania's profiles describes him as being "dangerously exposed to Russia's gaze."

When they first met as children, Russia was under the Tatar yoke. He told Lithuania he would become a large, powerful country one day, and when that happened, they would be friends. Lithuania asked why they couldn't be friends right then, and Russia said he couldn't allow himself to befriend anyone because he was much too weak. But he would try his hardest to become strong. <ref name="Vol3-yoke">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=90|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

The two have argued with each other at least since the early 1600s when Poland succeeded in [[wikipedia:Time of Troubles|capturing Moscow]]. Russia's revenge for this was taking part, together with Prussia and Austria, in the partitions of Poland. In 1939, Russia decided to partition Poland again, this time [[wikipedia:Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact|in conjunction with Germany]]. Their relationship was further soured by the years of post-war Soviet domination.

It should be noted that Poland is not afraid of Russia; he actively defends Lithuania from Russia, despite the inherent threat. Poland was also able to bring Russia to tears just by sending him a chain letter threatening to turn his capital into Warsaw.

===Ukraine===
''Main Article: [[Ukraine]]''

Ukraine is Russia's older sister, and she acted as a mother to both him and Belarus when they were younger. She is the one who gave him his scarf. Russia finds her kind and steady, but weak, and their relationship is complicated. After the fall of the Soviet Union, she tells Russia "we're done for!" and leaves him. She becomes desperate to distance herself from Russia and make friends in the European Union. This makes Russia very depressed, and he wonders why Ukraine "hates" him. However, Ukraine still cares for Russia and will try to provide resources to him, only to be blocked by her bosses or other issues between them, such as paying for oil. Russia wonders why their relationship went sour and tries reminiscing on a time in their childhood where they got along peacefully. He thinks of the day Ukraine gave him his scarf, on a brutal and cold day. But then he remembers she told him he had to make Kiev successful in return, which Russia finds "cruel-minded", so they never saw eye-to-eye.<ref name="Vol2prof"/>

==Appearances==
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
Russia appears at the meeting in [[Episode 01]], stating that he only wants to see a troubled Lithuania come running back to him. His plan is quickly thwarted by [[Poland]], who threatened to make his capital Warsaw.

In [[Episode 42]] Russia introduces us to his family, adapting the strip '''Russia's Older And Younger Sisters'''.

Russia's design is relatively the same in the anime adaptation, though the color of his scarf was changed from tan to pink. His hair is also colored more beige than blonde.

===Musical===
[[File:Russia-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Yūki Yamaoki]] as Russia.]]
Russia appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūki Yamaoki]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the World War-set strips, Russia technically represents the '''Soviet Union''', rather than the Russian Federation (as evidenced by his flag). However, Himaruya explained in liner notes that he was simply called '''Russia''' in the series due to it being cuter and the kana being simpler to write.<ref>{{cite web|title=ヘタレ２　Allied forces|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/a_i13.htm|page=12|last=Himaruys|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=September 24, 2012|trans_title=Hetare 2: Allied Forces}}</ref> His birthday being given as '''December 30th''' also corresponds with the date that the Soviet Union was founded.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Although another possibility for Russia's birthday could be '''June 12''', when that date corresponds with the day the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation had adopted the State Sovereignty of the RSFSR on June 12, 1990. To this day, Russia Day is celebrated on June 12.
[[File:Russia_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Russia.]]
*While the flag used for Russia is the Soviet flag in most of the webcomic, the published version of the manga, as well as the anime and merchandise, has opted to use the standard Russian flag.
*Russia's jacket is a stylized Red Army overcoat, with the colors reversed.
*In response to a fan's question (circa 2007), Himaruya stated that Russia is unaware of his own cruelty.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2007|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref>
*In chapter four of the Hetalia manga, after a heart pops out of Russia's chest, he claims it as his own, saying "it just pops out of me sometimes". Some fans see it as possibly symbolic of the heartbreak he's suffered in his time, or a representation of just how mentally damaged he is (while the other Allies are completely freaked out, Russia doesn't even seem to mind that his own heart is literally falling out.)
*Notes in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'' revealed that Russia was originally intended to be dark-haired and middle-aged in appearance, and a typical large, crybaby older man who drinks. The current Russia was first introduced in the first chapter, and it's a "marvel" how he wound up the way he did.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*The instrumental part of his Marukaite Chikyuu is from "Коробейники/Korobeiniki" a Russian folk song popularized outside of Russia because of its use in Tetris.

==References==
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Russia

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{{Nation
| name = Russia<br>ロシア
| continent = EURASIA
| image = Russia01.png
| country = [[Image:RussiaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Russia|Russian Federation (Российская Федерация)]]
| human = [[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]] (Иван Брагинский/イヴァン・ブラギンスキ/Иван Брагинский)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = December 30<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond (manga), Beige (anime)
| eyes = Blue (early colored artwork), Violet
| height = 182 cm (5' 11.6")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Jerry Jewell]]
}}
'''Russia''' (ロシア, ''Roshia'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]]''' (イヴァン・ブラギンスキ, ''Ivan Buraginsuki'', Russian: ''Иван Брагинский'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Russia_Chibi.PNG|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Russia. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is the tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations (together with [[Sweden]].) In WWII Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, green pants, brown or black gloves, and a long tan or pink scarf. When not wearing his scarf, he is shown to wear bandages around his neck. He is very pale and has a round, childish face with a prominent and distinctive nose. His hair is slightly wavy and a pale ashen blond and his eyes are violet, though they were initially colored blue in early color artwork. Compared to the first drawings Russia's bangs fall to the left as Himaruya found that they looked better that way from the front. His expression is a calm and gentle smile almost all the time. Behind his constant smile, it's said no one knows what he's thinking.<ref name="Vol5SE"/>

In response to a fan question asking if Russia was fat, Russia claimed to be big boned<ref>{{cite web|title=メタボリック俺|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-58.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 27, 2008|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Metabolic Me}}</ref> and was also drawn with a shirt saying such.<ref>{{cite web|title=2話デッドヒート中でござる|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-497.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 11, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Tshirts}}</ref> Himaruya confirmed this in a later blog post addressing some of the nation's body types.<ref>{{cite web|title=ベラルーシさんとウクライナさんの軍服バージョン|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1228.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=July 30, 2007|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Belarus And Ukraine's Military Uniform Versions}}</ref> He also said that Russia was drawn with a sturdy and robust frame due to the cold weather in Russia, however he commented that weather changes there resulted in very hot summers and that "maybe this Russia will melt (haha)."<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=18-19|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> In [[Hetalia: Axis Powers W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club|W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club]], Russia is described as bulky and muscular.

===Personality and Interests===
A large yet childlike young man. At the first impression, he seems simplistic and pure in heart. But in reality, he holds a cruelty, in the same manner as a small child.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> Many of his things are big, like him. Quick to forgive and always looking for friends,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> he's shy and unsociable around people he doesn't consider friends. However he considers everyone his friend,<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> and thus this side to him is rarely seen (He does, however, seem to have his doubts at times, such as when he sent a letter to France's radio show asking how to get people to love him back.<ref name="Vol2-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>). He comes off as intimidating without saying a word,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> his gentle smile and disposition only intensifying the aura of dread which seems to constantly hang over him. However, according to Lithuania, he has his calm moments at the strangest of times. Russia was also described as gentle and naive, and not malicious, just extremely scary.<ref name="Vol3prof"/> He finds amusement in tormenting others or watching arguments, to see the reactions. According to Lithuania, he loves people who cry and laugh easily. <ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1411.html</ref> Russia says he likes listening to people argue because of the long, silent and eerie winters in his home, which make him feel lonely. Hearing arguing voices reminds him everybody is alive and he's not alone. But too much can get on his nerves.

He is often pushy and manipulative to get his way. He claims there is "no such service" as compromise in Russia, but he has also said that each one of his bosses has encouraged him to use force to make friends. Though he is capable of being incredibly cruel-minded, Russia himself is unaware of this. Whenever he thinks of how his sisters have become strange, he becomes very depressed, such depression being seen as an "absolutely awful omen" by England.<ref name="Russisters-52">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=52|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. His childhood was tough, troubled, and full of forced servitude, bullying, and constant pursuing by other countries.<ref name="Vol4-Rusfriends">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=72|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow and long for the warm Southern sea. However, in the face of war, General Winter is his best ally.<ref name="Vol1prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting and pushed his hand on his face to ensure he didn't kiss him, Russia immediately became very sad and pouted, beginning to walk away, before Germany insisted that he greet him anyway but with a kiss to the mouth. Russia then said he would blow him a kiss, instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_10.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2011|title=2011 Christmas Event|date=January 2, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Russia will move in very close when he talks, which can be intense in many ways.

He ends many of his sentences with 'da', an informal form of 'desu' used to confirm the topic of the sentence, the ubiquitous form of 'to be,' as well as the Russian word for 'yes'.

During the Soviet period, when Russia was upset, he would begin to chant "[[wikipedia:Kolkhoz|KolKolKol]]" to threaten and frighten others into submission. However, there has been speculation that there are other possible meanings for 'kol' than those involving ''kolkhoz'':
* Tsar [[wikipedia:Ivan_IV_of_Russia|Ivan The Terrible]]'s favorite way to deal with disobedience was impaling. 'To impale', pronounced in Russian as сажать на кол (sazhat' na kol), or just на кол 'na kol' is easily understood. So, Russia is possibly trying to intimidate people by the threat of impalement, although he is saying the noun 'kol' (which means 'stake', in this context being thrust towards a person).
* There is also the possibility that Russia could be issuing a warning to others. 'Kolokol' means 'bell' in Russian, and 'kol' is often used as an onomatopoeia in Russian for the tolling of a bell, a centuries-old designation of approaching danger.
*Another interpretation offered by the Japanese fandom is that "kolkolkol" is "korukorukoru", which sounds similar to "korosu", the Japanese word referring to killing.
However, in the Comic Birz serialization featuring Russia, instead of the usual kolkolkol, the normal sound effect for an intimidating aura was used, and Russia stayed silent, making it possible that this was retconned.

He's an early riser, but "only God knows what he's doing at any given time", and has little patience for lateness. He is said to be superstitious and believes in many legends and traditions, such as [[wikipedia:Knocking_on_wood|knocking on wood.]]

Russia mentions that he has been "tweaking" technology as a hobby. He was able to interfere with [[Finland]]'s cell phone and audio devices, causing them to ring constantly, and said this was easy for him. He did this in order to force Finland to spend the day with him. However, this was stopped by [[Estonia]], who Russia referred to as his rival tweaker.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas20112.html</ref> He has also been shown to enjoy knitting and cooking.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/yry.html</ref>

He loves vodka.<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> Vodka is his fuel. Whenever he does anything, vodka is somehow involved. <ref name="Vol1prof"/><ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>What Russia also loves are sunflowers. He loves sunflowers so much, he dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by them.

He is fascinated by the common water faucet, a reference to water pipes being a favorite war trophy of Russian soldiers. He is often seen carrying one around. It's said that he'll pull the pipe out and put things that don't belong in it, such as food, only to pull them out and eat them later.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He has also been shown using a pipe to "settle" conflicts (that is, using it for violence) while calling it a "magical stick."

His heart seems to sometimes fall out of his chest. However, he simply blushes and acknowledges it as something that "just pops out of me, sometimes."<ref name="Vol1AFPR-50">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

In the mini-drama CD included with his character album, he mentions to Japan that his scarf is a body part and therefore he cannot take it off. This, however, may just be an excuse so he will not have to do so, seeing as how he didn't wear it as a small child before Ukraine gave it to him,<ref name="Russisters-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> and that in some artwork he is actually seen with it off.<ref>{{cite web|title=今日の落書き|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/rkgk2.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Today's Doodles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=連合|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1167.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 25, 2011|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Allies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=発掘ブライアンボイターノ５|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-176.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 9, 2008|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Discovery Of Brian Boitano 5}}</ref> However, in Volume 4, he was shown to have some sort of control over it, as though it was an extra limb, using it to grab America,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> as well as it wrapping around America's ankle and China's neck in a chibi drawing of the Allies sleeping.<ref>{{cite web|title=メラニートの祭壇|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1147.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 17, 2011|accessdate=|trans_title=Meranito's Altar}}</ref> In one instance where Russia is shown without his scarf, seeming to have just woken up, he is shown to have bandages around his neck.

==Relationships==

===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

In the first strip depicting the meeting of the allies, America tells the other allies that their role is to back him up. Russia then asks what America's role will be, and America declares that he will be the hero.

For the most part, America and Russia are shown to dislike each other. In '''Lithuania's Out-Sourcing''', Russia is upset that Lithuania is living with America, and meets with America to negotiate this. He stays calm and voices concern for Lithuania, until he threatens to America that Lithuania is his possession. In the 7th episode of the Birz serialization, America claims that Russia is the "bad guy", because he was once friends with Germany and kisses everybody as a greeting. Russia responds by offering to make America's gums bleed, which America calmly declines. Later, England complains about America's provocative attitude, but Russia tells England that he finds it to be one of America's positive points, because it shows his youthful spirit. Then he adds that the provocative ones are also more fun to snap in half. In '''Reducing Your Opponent's Willpower American Style''', America tries to break Russia's spirit during the Cold War by ordering 25 cm condoms from him. Russia complies, but labels the condoms "extra small". This was called back on America's birthday, where Russia gives America a huge box of "extra small" condoms as a present. America responds by boasting that the box will last him a month, which Russia jokes is lewd of him. Russia gives America another "present"; a ticket to a "vacation" in Siberia with no return ticket. America says he'll be sure to blow his nose with it when he gets a cold. Then they laugh while an intimidating aura emits from both of them. <ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/indy.htm</ref>

Despite their past and present tensions, Russia and America are shown to get along occasionally. For example, on Halloween, they ally with each other for plans to scare England.

===Belarus===
''Main Article: [[Belarus]]''

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, her feelings are not returned. Russia finds Belarus beautiful, but he sees her only as a younger sibling and is frightened by her behavior. She is shown to stalk him, as well as stick by his side to intimidate others.

It's notable that, despite Russia's fear of her, when Belarus is not actively attempting to get him to marry her, they can get along peacefully and he at least values her opinion.<ref>{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=G8 Again!}}</ref> And although she easily becomes jealous when he shows attention to people besides her, she often tries to recruit other countries into becoming Russia's servants, implying she supports Russia's dream for everyone to "become one" with him. The dress that she wears is a gift from Russia, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned. She tries to wear it as often as possible.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

Russia and China have had a close relationship throughout history, and they are usually shown to be on good terms, even getting along better with each other than the rest of the Allies. However, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet Split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China. When China had escaped England and France, he came home to Russia who had invited himself over. Another time, China was venting all his issues to a panda. China complained the most about Russia, shouting that Russia was going to betray him for sure, and then the "panda" was revealed to be Russia disguised in a suit who responds, "how did you find out?!"

When China is depressed and sobbing at a bar because of his turbulent relationship with Japan, Russia comes to comfort him, assuring China that he will get along with Japan again. But then Russia's mood switches; he grins and says this is because in a few years, "all will be one with Russia." At a G8 meeting, when the other members feel that someone is missing but can't [[Canada|figure out who it is]], Russia insists that the member they are missing is China, despite China not being part of the G8. England comments that Russia just wants China to be there. In the 8th episode of the Birz serialization, China shows concern for Russia when he appears to have caught a cold, and offers him medicine. Enjoying this attention, Russia winks at China and says, "Oh, stop it, you!"

Their good relations are referenced again in the 2011 Christmas Event. Russia mopes that he has had to use force to make friends, as his bosses have encouraged him to do, but then he perks up and notes that China has been kind to him lately and he can go visit him. Later, China and [[India]] are shown fighting over which one of them is closer to Russia, to Russia's delight, though this turns out to be a dream of Lithuania's (brought about by Belarus trying to subliminally bring him to submit to Russia while he slept).

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Russia tries to invade the southern countries to get his vodka, but England gets in his way. Thus, Russia "truthfully" wants to punch England.<ref name="Vol1prof"/>

In return, Russia gets in England's way, as well. England accidentally summoned him when trying to summon a demon to fight America with, and he broke Busby's chair when sitting in it.<ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

===Lithuania===
''Main Article: [[Lithuania]]''

After the partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Lithuania became Russia's subordinate. Lithuania was a common target of Russia's abuse, as shown from the deep scars covering his back in '''While You Were Gone'''.

After WWI, Lithuania managed to temporarily leave Russia, and he went to work at America's house. During this period, Russia visited America, claiming he was just worried. Russia described Lithuania as a kid who hardly ever complained, always held in the pain, and put others above himself, so America needed to take good care of him. But then Russia threatens that Lithuania is his possession.

During the Great Depression, America could no longer support Lithuania so Russia came to pick him up (literally.) Russia was very angry at Lithuania for leaving him, so he worked him so hard that he became heavily fatigued. Lithuania passed out onto Russia, and then woke up terrified. However, Russia became unusually calm and instead of punishing him, asked Lithuania what his dreams were. Lithuania shared his dreams of when he was young and free, and then Russia went so far as to share his own of dream of "living in a warm place with sunflowers." Soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall back asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

In the present, Russia is shown to stalk Lithuania. At the '''Meeting of the World''', Russia expressed a desire to see Lithuania helpless and confused and coming back to him in tears. One of Lithuania's profiles describes him as being "dangerously exposed to Russia's gaze."

When they first met as children, Russia was under the Tatar yoke. He told Lithuania he would become a large, powerful country one day, and when that happened, they would be friends. Lithuania asked why they couldn't be friends right then, and Russia said he couldn't allow himself to befriend anyone, because he was much too weak. But he would try his hardest to become strong. <ref name="Vol3-yoke">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=90|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

The two have argued with each other at least since the early 1600s, when Poland succeeded in [[wikipedia:Time of Troubles|capturing Moscow]]. Russia's revenge for this was taking part, together with Prussia and Austria, in the partitions of Poland. In 1939, Russia decided to partition Poland again, this time [[wikipedia:Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact|in conjunction with Germany]]. Their relationship was further soured by the years of post-war Soviet domination.

It should be noted that Poland is not afraid of Russia; he actively defends Lithuania from Russia, despite the inherent threat. Poland was also able to bring Russia to tears just by sending him a chain letter threatening to turn his capital into Warsaw.

===Ukraine===
''Main Article: [[Ukraine]]''

Ukraine is Russia's older sister, and she acted as a mother to both him and Belarus when they were younger. She is the one who gave him his scarf. Russia finds her kind and steady, but weak, and their relationship is complicated. After the fall of the Soviet Union, she tells Russia "we're done for!" and leaves him. She becomes desperate to distance herself from Russia and make friends in the European Union. This makes Russia very depressed, and he wonders why Ukraine "hates" him. However, Ukraine still cares for Russia and will try to provide resources to him, only to be blocked by her bosses or other issues between them, such as paying for oil. Russia wonders why their relationship went sour, and tries reminiscing on a time in their childhood where they got along peacefully. He thinks of the day Ukraine gave him his scarf, on a brutal and cold day. But then he remembers she told him he had to make Kiev successful in return, which Russia finds "cruel-minded", so they never saw eye-to-eye.<ref name="Vol2prof"/>

==Appearances==
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
Russia appears at the meeting in [[Episode 01]], stating that he only wants to see a troubled Lithuania come running back to him. His plan is quickly thwarted by [[Poland]], who threatened to make his capital Warsaw.

In [[Episode 42]] Russia introduces us to his family, adapting the strip '''Russia's Older And Younger Sisters'''.

Russia's design is relatively the same in the anime adaptation, though the color of his scarf was changed from tan to pink. His hair is also colored more beige than blonde.

===Musical===
[[File:Russia-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Yūki Yamaoki]] as Russia.]]
Russia appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūki Yamaoki]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the World War-set strips, Russia technically represents the '''Soviet Union''', rather than the Russian Federation (as evidenced by his flag). However, Himaruya explained in liner notes that he was simply called '''Russia''' in the series due to it being cuter and the kana being simpler to write.<ref>{{cite web|title=ヘタレ２　Allied forces|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/a_i13.htm|page=12|last=Himaruys|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=September 24, 2012|trans_title=Hetare 2: Allied Forces}}</ref> His birthday being given as '''December 30th''' also corresponds with the date that the Soviet Union was founded.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Although another possibility for Russia's birthday could be '''June 12''', when that date corresponds with the day the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation had adopted the State Sovereignty of the RSFSR on June 12, 1990. To this day, Russia Day is celebrated on June 12.
[[File:Russia_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Russia.]]
*While the flag used for Russia is the Soviet flag in most of the webcomic, the published version of the manga, as well as the anime and merchandise, has opted to use the standard Russian flag.
*Russia's jacket is a stylized Red Army overcoat, with the colors reversed.
*In response to a fan's question (circa 2007), Himaruya stated that Russia is unaware of his own cruelty.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2007|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref>
*In chapter four of the Hetalia manga, after a heart pops out of Russia's chest, he claims it as his own, saying "it just pops out of me sometimes". Some fans see it as possibly symbolic of the heartbreak he's suffered in his time, or a representation of just how mentally damaged he is (while the other Allies are completely freaked out, Russia doesn't even seem to mind that his own heart is literally falling out.)
*Notes in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'' revealed that Russia was originally intended to be dark-haired and middle-aged in appearance, and a typical large, crybaby older man who drinks. The current Russia was first introduced in the first chapter, and it's a "marvel" how he wound up the way he did.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*The instrumental part of his Marukaite Chikyuu is from "Коробейники/Korobeiniki" a Russian folk song popularized outside of Russia because of its use in Tetris.

==References==
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Russia

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{{Nation
| name = Russia<br>ロシア
| continent = EURASIA
| image = Russia01.png
| country = [[Image:RussiaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Russia|Russian Federation (Российская Федерация)]]
| human = [[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]] (Иван Брагинский/イヴァン・ブラギンスキ/Иван Брагинский)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = December 30<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond (manga), Beige (anime)
| eyes = Blue (early colored artwork), Violet
| height = 182 cm (5' 11.6")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Jerry Jewell]]
}}
'''Russia''' (ロシア, ''Roshia'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Russia|Ivan Braginsky]]''' (イヴァン・ブラギンスキ, ''Ivan Buraginsuki'', Russian: ''Иван Брагинский'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Russia_Chibi.PNG|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Russia. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is the tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations (together with [[Sweden]].) In WWII Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, green pants, brown or black gloves, and a long tan or pink scarf. When not wearing his scarf, he is shown to wear bandages around his neck. He is very pale and has a round, childish face with a prominent and distinctive nose. His hair is slightly wavy and a pale ashen blond and his eyes are violet, though they were initially colored blue in early color artwork. Compared to the first drawings Russia's bangs fall to the left as Himaruya found that they looked better that way from the front. His expression is a calm and gentle smile almost all the time. Behind his constant smile, it's said no one knows what he's thinking.<ref name="Vol5SE"/>

In response to a fan question asking if Russia was fat, Russia claimed to be big boned<ref>{{cite web|title=メタボリック俺|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-58.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 27, 2008|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Metabolic Me}}</ref> and was also drawn with a shirt saying such.<ref>{{cite web|title=2話デッドヒート中でござる|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-497.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=March 11, 2009|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Tshirts}}</ref> Himaruya confirmed this in a later blog post addressing some of the nation's body types.<ref>{{cite web|title=ベラルーシさんとウクライナさんの軍服バージョン|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1228.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=July 30, 2007|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=Belarus And Ukraine's Military Uniform Versions}}</ref> He also said that Russia was drawn with a sturdy and robust frame due to the cold weather in Russia, however he commented that weather changes there resulted in very hot summers and that "maybe this Russia will melt (haha)."<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=18-19|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> In [[Hetalia: Axis Powers W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club|W Academy Story: Advancing Very Little! W Academy Newspaper Club]], Russia is described as bulky and muscular.

===Personality and Interests===
A large yet childlike young man. At the first impression, he seems simplistic and pure in heart. But in reality, he holds a cruelty, in the same manner as a small child.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> Many of his things are big, like him. Quick to forgive and always looking for friends,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5|publisher=Gentosha|page=21|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</ref> he's shy and unsociable around people he doesn't consider friends. However he considers everyone his friend,<ref name="Vol3prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=17|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref> and thus this side to him is rarely seen (He does, however, seem to have his doubts at times, such as when he sent a letter to France's radio show asking how to get people to love him back.<ref name="Vol2-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>). He comes off as intimidating without saying a word,<ref name="Vol2prof"/> his gentle smile and disposition only intensifying the aura of dread which seems to constantly hang over him. However, according to Lithuania, he has his calm moments at the strangest of times. Russia was also described as gentle and naive, and not malicious, just extremely scary.<ref name="Vol3prof"/> He finds amusement in tormenting others or watching arguments, to see the reactions. According to Lithuania, he loves people who cry and laugh easily. <ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1411.html</ref> Russia says he likes listening to people argue because of the long, silent and eerie winters in his home, which make him feel lonely. Hearing arguing voices reminds him everybody is alive and he's not alone. But too much can get on his nerves.

He is often pushy and manipulative to get his way. He claims there is "no such service" as compromise in Russia, but he has also said that each one of his bosses has encouraged him to use force to make friends. Though he is capable of being incredibly cruel-minded, Russia himself is unaware of this. Whenever he thinks of how his sisters have become strange, he becomes very depressed, such depression being seen as an "absolutely awful omen" by England.<ref name="Russisters-52">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=52|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. His childhood was tough, troubled, and full of forced servitude, bullying, and constant pursuing by other countries.<ref name="Vol4-Rusfriends">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=72|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow and long for the warm Southern sea. However, in the face of war, General Winter is his best ally.<ref name="Vol1prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=84|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting and pushed his hand on his face to ensure he didn't kiss him, Russia immediately became very sad and pouted, beginning to walk away, before Germany insisted that he greet him anyway but with a kiss to the mouth. Russia then said he would blow him a kiss, instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_10.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2011|title=2011 Christmas Event|date=January 2, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Russia will move in very close when he talks, which can be intense in many ways.

He ends many of his sentences with 'da', an informal form of 'desu' used to confirm the topic of the sentence, the ubiquitous form of 'to be,' as well as the Russian word for 'yes'.

During the Soviet period, when Russia was upset, he would begin to chant "[[wikipedia:Kolkhoz|KolKolKol]]" to threaten and frighten others into submission. However, there has been speculation that there are other possible meanings for 'kol' than those involving ''kolkhoz'':
* Tzar [[wikipedia:Ivan_IV_of_Russia|Ivan The Terrible]]'s favorite way to deal with disobedience was impaling. 'To impale', pronounced in Russian as сажать на кол (sazhat' na kol), or just на кол 'na kol' is easily understood. So, Russia is possibly trying to intimidate people by the threat of impalement, although he is saying the noun 'kol' (which means 'stake', in this context being thrust towards a person).
* There is also the possibility that Russia could be issuing a warning to others. 'Kolokol' means 'bell' in Russian, and 'kol' is often used as an onomatopoeia in Russian for the tolling of a bell, a centuries-old designation of approaching danger.
*Another interpretation offered by the Japanese fandom is that "kolkolkol" is "korukorukoru", which sounds similar to "korosu", the Japanese word referring to killing.
However, in the Comic Birz serialization featuring Russia, instead of the usual kolkolkol, the normal sound effect for an intimidating aura was used, and Russia stayed silent, making it possible that this was retconned.

He's an early riser, but "only God knows what he's doing at any given time", and has little patience for lateness. He is said to be superstitious and believes in many legends and traditions, such as [[wikipedia:Knocking_on_wood|knocking on wood.]]

Russia mentions that he has been "tweaking" technology as a hobby. He was able to interfere with [[Finland]]'s cell phone and audio devices, causing them to ring constantly, and said this was easy for him. He did this in order to force Finland to spend the day with him. However, this was stopped by [[Estonia]], who Russia referred to as his rival tweaker.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas20112.html</ref> He has also been shown to enjoy knitting and cooking.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/yry.html</ref>

He loves vodka.<ref name="Vol2prof">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=15|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> Vodka is his fuel. Whenever he does anything, vodka is somehow involved. <ref name="Vol1prof"/><ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>What Russia also loves are sunflowers. He loves sunflowers so much, he dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by them.

He is fascinated by the common water faucet, a reference to water pipes being a favorite war trophy of Russian soldiers. He is often seen carrying one around. It's said that he'll pull the pipe out and put things that don't belong in it, such as food, only to pull them out and eat them later.<ref name="Vol2prof"/> He has also been shown using a pipe to "settle" conflicts (that is, using it for violence) while calling it a "magical stick."

His heart seems to sometimes fall out of his chest. However, he simply blushes and acknowledges it as something that "just pops out of me, sometimes."<ref name="Vol1AFPR-50">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=50|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

In the mini-drama CD included with his character album, he mentions to Japan that his scarf is a body part and therefore he cannot take it off. This, however, may just be an excuse so he will not have to do so, seeing as how he didn't wear it as a small child before Ukraine gave it to him,<ref name="Russisters-58">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=58|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> and that in some artwork he is actually seen with it off.<ref>{{cite web|title=今日の落書き|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/rkgk2.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Today's Doodles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=連合|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1167.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 25, 2011|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Allies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=発掘ブライアンボイターノ５|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-176.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 9, 2008|accessdate=December 10, 2010|trans_title=Discovery Of Brian Boitano 5}}</ref> However, in Volume 4, he was shown to have some sort of control over it, as though it was an extra limb, using it to grab America,<ref>{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2011|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 4|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=6|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref> as well as it wrapping around America's ankle and China's neck in a chibi drawing of the Allies sleeping.<ref>{{cite web|title=メラニートの祭壇|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1147.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=May 17, 2011|accessdate=|trans_title=Meranito's Altar}}</ref> In one instance where Russia is shown without his scarf, seeming to have just woken up, he is shown to have bandages around his neck.

==Relationships==

===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

In the first strip depicting the meeting of the allies, America tells the other allies that their role is to back him up. Russia then asks what America's role will be, and America declares that he will be the hero.

For the most part, America and Russia are shown to dislike each other. In '''Lithuania's Out-Sourcing''', Russia is upset that Lithuania is living with America, and meets with America to negotiate this. He stays calm and voices concern for Lithuania, until he threatens to America that Lithuania is his possession. In the 7th episode of the Birz serialization, America claims that Russia is the "bad guy", because he was once friends with Germany and kisses everybody as a greeting. Russia responds by offering to make America's gums bleed, which America calmly declines. Later, England complains about America's provocative attitude, but Russia tells England that he finds it to be one of America's positive points, because it shows his youthful spirit. Then he adds that the provocative ones are also more fun to snap in half. In '''Reducing Your Opponent's Willpower American Style''', America tries to break Russia's spirit during the Cold War by ordering 25 cm condoms from him. Russia complies, but labels the condoms "extra small". This was called back on America's birthday, where Russia gives America a huge box of "extra small" condoms as a present. America responds by boasting that the box will last him a month, which Russia jokes is lewd of him. Russia gives America another "present"; a ticket to a "vacation" in Siberia with no return ticket. America says he'll be sure to blow his nose with it when he gets a cold. Then they laugh while an intimidating aura emits from both of them. <ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/indy.htm</ref>

Despite their past and present tensions, Russia and America are shown to get along occasionally. For example, on Halloween, they ally with each other for plans to scare England.

===Belarus===
''Main Article: [[Belarus]]''

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, her feelings are not returned. Russia finds Belarus beautiful, but he sees her only as a younger sibling and is frightened by her behavior. She is shown to stalk him, as well as stick by his side to intimidate others.

It's notable that, despite Russia's fear of her, when Belarus is not actively attempting to get him to marry her, they can get along peacefully and he at least values her opinion.<ref>{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=September 11, 2012|trans_title=G8 Again!}}</ref> And although she easily becomes jealous when he shows attention to people besides her, she often tries to recruit other countries into becoming Russia's servants, implying she supports Russia's dream for everyone to "become one" with him. The dress that she wears is a gift from Russia, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned. She tries to wear it as often as possible.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

Russia and China have had a close relationship throughout history, and they are usually shown to be on good terms, even getting along better with each other than the rest of the Allies. However, China is very suspicious and fearful of his northern neighbor, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet Split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk China. When China had escaped England and France, he came home to Russia who had invited himself over. Another time, China was venting all his issues to a panda. China complained the most about Russia, shouting that Russia was going to betray him for sure, and then the "panda" was revealed to be Russia disguised in a suit who responds, "how did you find out?!"

When China is depressed and sobbing at a bar because of his turbulent relationship with Japan, Russia comes to comfort him, assuring China that he will get along with Japan again. But then Russia's mood switches; he grins and says this is because in a few years, "all will be one with Russia." At a G8 meeting, when the other members feel that someone is missing but can't [[Canada|figure out who it is]], Russia insists that the member they are missing is China, despite China not being part of the G8. England comments that Russia just wants China to be there. In the 8th episode of the Birz serialization, China shows concern for Russia when he appears to have caught a cold, and offers him medicine. Enjoying this attention, Russia winks at China and says, "Oh, stop it, you!"

Their good relations are referenced again in the 2011 Christmas Event. Russia mopes that he has had to use force to make friends, as his bosses have encouraged him to do, but then he perks up and notes that China has been kind to him lately and he can go visit him. Later, China and [[India]] are shown fighting over which one of them is closer to Russia, to Russia's delight, though this turns out to be a dream of Lithuania's (brought about by Belarus trying to subliminally bring him to submit to Russia while he slept).

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Russia tries to invade the southern countries to get his vodka, but England gets in his way. Thus, Russia "truthfully" wants to punch England.<ref name="Vol1prof"/>

In return, Russia gets in England's way, as well. England accidentally summoned him when trying to summon a demon to fight America with, and he broke Busby's chair when sitting in it.<ref name="Vol1vs">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia|publisher=Gentosha|page=64-65|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>

===Lithuania===
''Main Article: [[Lithuania]]''

After the partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Lithuania became Russia's subordinate. Lithuania was a common target of Russia's abuse, as shown from the deep scars covering his back in '''While You Were Gone'''.

After WWI, Lithuania managed to temporarily leave Russia, and he went to work at America's house. During this period, Russia visited America, claiming he was just worried. Russia described Lithuania as a kid who hardly ever complained, always held in the pain, and put others above himself, so America needed to take good care of him. But then Russia threatens that Lithuania is his possession.

During the Great Depression, America could no longer support Lithuania so Russia came to pick him up (literally.) Russia was very angry at Lithuania for leaving him, so he worked him so hard that he became heavily fatigued. Lithuania passed out onto Russia, and then woke up terrified. However, Russia became unusually calm and instead of punishing him, asked Lithuania what his dreams were. Lithuania shared his dreams of when he was young and free, and then Russia went so far as to share his own of dream of "living in a warm place with sunflowers." Soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall back asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

In the present, Russia is shown to stalk Lithuania. At the '''Meeting of the World''', Russia expressed a desire to see Lithuania helpless and confused and coming back to him in tears. One of Lithuania's profiles describes him as being "dangerously exposed to Russia's gaze."

When they first met as children, Russia was under the Tatar yoke. He told Lithuania he would become a large, powerful country one day, and when that happened, they would be friends. Lithuania asked why they couldn't be friends right then, and Russia said he couldn't allow himself to befriend anyone, because he was much too weak. But he would try his hardest to become strong. <ref name="Vol3-yoke">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=90|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

The two have argued with each other at least since the early 1600s, when Poland succeeded in [[wikipedia:Time of Troubles|capturing Moscow]]. Russia's revenge for this was taking part, together with Prussia and Austria, in the partitions of Poland. In 1939, Russia decided to partition Poland again, this time [[wikipedia:Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact|in conjunction with Germany]]. Their relationship was further soured by the years of post-war Soviet domination.

It should be noted that Poland is not afraid of Russia; he actively defends Lithuania from Russia, despite the inherent threat. Poland was also able to bring Russia to tears just by sending him a chain letter threatening to turn his capital into Warsaw.

===Ukraine===
''Main Article: [[Ukraine]]''

Ukraine is Russia's older sister, and she acted as a mother to both him and Belarus when they were younger. She is the one who gave him his scarf. Russia finds her kind and steady, but weak, and their relationship is complicated. After the fall of the Soviet Union, she tells Russia "we're done for!" and leaves him. She becomes desperate to distance herself from Russia and make friends in the European Union. This makes Russia very depressed, and he wonders why Ukraine "hates" him. However, Ukraine still cares for Russia and will try to provide resources to him, only to be blocked by her bosses or other issues between them, such as paying for oil. Russia wonders why their relationship went sour, and tries reminiscing on a time in their childhood where they got along peacefully. He thinks of the day Ukraine gave him his scarf, on a brutal and cold day. But then he remembers she told him he had to make Kiev successful in return, which Russia finds "cruel-minded", so they never saw eye-to-eye.<ref name="Vol2prof"/>

==Appearances==
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
Russia appears at the meeting in [[Episode 01]], stating that he only wants to see a troubled Lithuania come running back to him. His plan is quickly thwarted by [[Poland]], who threatened to make his capital Warsaw.

In [[Episode 42]] Russia introduces us to his family, adapting the strip '''Russia's Older And Younger Sisters'''.

Russia's design is relatively the same in the anime adaptation, though the color of his scarf was changed from tan to pink. His hair is also colored more beige than blonde.

===Musical===
[[File:Russia-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Yūki Yamaoki]] as Russia.]]
Russia appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūki Yamaoki]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the World War-set strips, Russia technically represents the '''Soviet Union''', rather than the Russian Federation (as evidenced by his flag). However, Himaruya explained in liner notes that he was simply called '''Russia''' in the series due to it being cuter and the kana being simpler to write.<ref>{{cite web|title=ヘタレ２　Allied forces|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/a_i13.htm|page=12|last=Himaruys|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=September 24, 2012|trans_title=Hetare 2: Allied Forces}}</ref> His birthday being given as '''December 30th''' also corresponds with the date that the Soviet Union was founded.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Although another possibility for Russia's birthday could be '''June 12''', when that date corresponds with the day the First Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian Federation had adopted the State Sovereignty of the RSFSR on June 12, 1990. To this day, Russia Day is celebrated on June 12.
[[File:Russia_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Russia.]]
*While the flag used for Russia is the Soviet flag in most of the webcomic, the published version of the manga, as well as the anime and merchandise, has opted to use the standard Russian flag.
*Russia's jacket is a stylized Red Army overcoat, with the colors reversed.
*In response to a fan's question (circa 2007), Himaruya stated that Russia is unaware of his own cruelty.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2007|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref>
*In chapter four of the Hetalia manga, after a heart pops out of Russia's chest, he claims it as his own, saying "it just pops out of me sometimes". Some fans see it as possibly symbolic of the heartbreak he's suffered in his time, or a representation of just how mentally damaged he is (while the other Allies are completely freaked out, Russia doesn't even seem to mind that his own heart is literally falling out.)
*Notes in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'' revealed that Russia was originally intended to be dark-haired and middle-aged in appearance, and a typical large, crybaby older man who drinks. The current Russia was first introduced in the first chapter, and it's a "marvel" how he wound up the way he did.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*The instrumental part of his Marukaite Chikyuu is from "Коробейники/Korobeiniki" a Russian folk song popularized outside of Russia because of its use in Tetris.

==References==
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France

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{{Nation
| name = France<br>フランス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = France01.png
| country = [[Image:FranceFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:France|French Republic (République française)]]
| human = [[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]] (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = François Bonnefoi
| age = 26<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 14<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=69|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[J. Michael Tatum]]
}}
'''France''' (フランス,'' Furansu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]]''' (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:FranceChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of France.]]
===Appearance===
France has shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "big brother" (it is said to represent the [[Wikipedia:Gorges du Tarn| Gorges du Tarn]], or '''Tarn Gorges''') that he'd been growing since the late 18th century. Sometimes his eyes appear more violet, and his hair has ranged in hue from bright blond to light brown. He wears a long blue coat and matching capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a rose, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn shorter and less wavy but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially, his hair was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his face; however, Himaruya changed his bangs in Volume 5, so that his hair is now parted on the left with his right bang somewhat falling into his face.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82564-2}}</ref> He also originally wore white spats over his boots, a detail that was dropped in later artwork.

Himaruya has mentioned that he has a rather nice body though he's not at all macho, instead being rather lanky but with muscles "in the right places."<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet"/>

===Personality and Interests===
France was once a large nation, but after Napoleon Bonaparte died, he no longer excelled at war and instead focused on attracting tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook, he is called the nation of arts and a lover of everything beautiful. He has an intense rivalry with England and loves to argue with him over trivial topics. While he used to hate Germany, they've been spending a lot of time together in more recent strips. His hobbies are manipulation activities, agriculture, fashion design, sketching, singing, and telephones, as well as wandering around the art museums and fashion boutiques of Paris. He likes places that are a little odd or chic. According to his Volume 6 profile, his special skill is leaving Paris.

France often seems infatuated with most of the nations and is known to make blatant sexual comments at every opportunity and is very affectionate, often shown streaking or touching other nations inappropriately. However, he believes love is not something to be forced on others and, if given a firm no, will usually avoid touching or stripping, and he will stop if what he's doing isn't enjoyed. He is attracted to beautiful things, which include men and women of any age (supported by statements such as "Sure, I'll settle for boys! Boys are the best!" and "This big brother here loves pure and innocent children like you." in response to a fan not knowing the meaning of the term "tachi") and maybe even some non-human beings. He has stated "be gentle to the ladies and be gentle to the earth" is his motto. He's admitted to being "the dandiest among the dandies." He loves himself so much that he does not bother to remember English and considers French the "language of love." In addition, he has referred to the others as insignificant characters.

France actually seems to be rather responsible and sometimes appropriately fits his "big brother" role. In a scrapped strip, because of America's young age (or, rather, the age he appears), he didn't allow him to drink alcohol, even when he begged (in contrast to England who took him out to do so, though it was in order to get information out of him.)

He likes men who have exquisite bodies and give him a good impression and has no preference in their personalities, so long as they are not like England. He said he would like cool but passionate women and might latch on best to someone who is good at singing. He also mentioned, in response to that the French supposedly fall in love due to other's body odors, that a faint, flowery scent could have him curled up in pleasure. In response to another fan suggesting their lack of will to stand near him because of his overbearing scent, he stated that he only wore a little perfume.

He stated that he's afraid of computers, Germany (and that he supposedly hates Germans in general, despite that he seems to get along with both brothers as of recent), Russia, Switzerland, England's anger, and possibly Turkey. He stated this through a response to a fan, thus over the computer, and that doing so was bad enough for him. It seems that gardening relaxes him and that he isn't intimidated by other technologies, as he claimed to be playing Bokosuka, a video game, with Germany and England. However, he was seen using a laptop in a strip where he said he wanted to go sightseeing in England and asked him to recommend hotels, so it's unknown if his cyberphobia is retconned or if he simply used the computer out of necessity.

He's referenced his old age several times, saying things like how his waist is always creaking, his back hurts, and that he had to surrender to sleep early in the day. Despite this, he gets upset when said that he's a grandpa as opposed to a big brother, and claims he is still young.

According to Volume 4, he holds the belief that those who have been "toyed with by history" are always reborn, but into a normal life and get to live regular, happy lives. He felt this was confirmed when he met a girl named Lisa who had come to France for her birthday whom he believed to be the reincarnation of Joan of Arc.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

France fought with his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, France has nothing against America, treating him like a younger brother at times.
When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion; however, whatever was said was censored out. Later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', France feels remorse for telling America that a snack diet was a great way to lose weight. This comes after he stumbles into a dungeon area he believes America based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he becomes very emotional. In Volume Four, after a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty to celebrate America's 100th year of official independence. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked him not to show such things in public.
France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip '''America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Not much is known about these two's relationship, although in '''Big Brother France And The Frying Pan! '''France is seen outside Austria's window, ranting about how much he desires him, and talking about how good looking and talented Austria is. The '''Christmas Rampage 2007''' strips show France tricking Austria into stripping down in order to get [[Hungary]] a hat, yet this may have only been to make [[Prussia]] feel better. In '''A Kind of Aristocratic Comic''', photos from France's camera revealed France had been stalking Austria (although France claimed that England had made him do espionage, which is probably a lie, as he had been taking seemingly useless photos of Austria). In '''The Austrian Anschluss''' it is explained that France and Austria's relationship was abysmal at the time of Austria's annexation and that Austria had been at about every anti-France alliance held.

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Despite both being members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry between them. While they can be seen to constantly argue with each other over the littlest things (like language and culture), they appear to have a level of respect for each other and are quick to team up with each other if a third party should enter the argument. France even tried to marry England to save his country once, though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often shown being picked on by a pre-teen France, who on one occasion, scoffs at him for not growing his hair long - and when England's long hair turns out a mess, France teases him by saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style - by cutting it back to the style he had before. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will soon be over, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when [[Japan]] makes the same mistake.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

The state of their relationship depends on the specified time period; however, generally, like England, Germany and France have a history of being one another's enemies, and as such the two don't seem to get along. In '''Let's Think About The G8 members,''' when Germany suggested France be removed from the group, he argued that they had actually been getting along recently. In Kusogame the two and America went to a maid cafe in Japan together. Both are set in the present day. During his April Fools site jacking, he seemed to know a fair amount about him, especially that he, like Italy, often ran around naked, thus he needed a different idea of what to do to him as he had been stripping the others (in the end he forced him into a maid cosplay and cat ears.)

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

France grew up with a small Chibitalia, but after Chibitalia returned from spending time with the Roman Empire, France only wanted to control him. Italy refers to France as "France nii-chan" in strips set in both the past and present. Once Italy had grown into a teenager, he visited France again, resulting in the older man suddenly becoming enthusiastically attracted to him. During the visit, Italy saw the word "intercourse" in a book and asked him what the definition was. France replied by saying that intercourse is something you do with someone you like, then proceeded to ask "So Italy, do you like me?" (This was changed in the anime to France using body language to express the meaning of intercourse.) France seems to have a soft spot for Italy, becoming frantic when England suggests they spread rumors about Italy and responding with "I know he's kind of dumb, and he's weak and useless, but he's not a bad guy...." He then proceeds to break down in tears, causing England to note that France, while always insulting Germany, never really brings himself to badmouth Italy.

===Monaco===
''Main Article: [[Monaco]]''

Monaco acts as a younger sister figure to France and is solely dependent on him for military strength, as well as intervention in other affairs. Due to this, Monaco often accepts his various requests.

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

In the ''Gakuen Hetalia'' universe, it is revealed (via flashback) that he helped raise her as a child, while in the present day he carries an affection for her and attempts to undress her, apparently to see what her body has become like, much to her shock and embarrassment.

Their relationship in the mainstream Hetalia universe has not been mentioned, outside of France appearing with her in ''Shipwrecked'' and an illustration in '''Christmas Rampage 2007''', which depicts him groping Seychelles.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

The two get along rather well, having grown up and fought in wars together, though Spain remains oblivious to France's more perverted tendencies and cannot see why Romano hates him. It is said in production notes by Himaruya that their relationship is actually undesirable, yet the two remain inseparable. Recently, it seems Spain is aware that France is a bad influence on him, calling him "despicable" before defeating him in [[wikipedia:Battle of Garigliano (1503)| The Battle of Garigliano]] with the help of his pet [[Creatures of Hetalia#Spain's Bull|bull]]. France's first bird named Pierre is used for communication with him.

==Appearances==
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|200px|France in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
France first appears at the world meeting in [[Episode 01]], opting to disagree with both [[America]] and England in their argument.

After being left out of the second Allied Forces meeting in [[Episode 10]], France reflects on his history of past "victories", insisting that he was successful a long time ago.

In the ''Axis Powers'' and ''World Series'' anime, his dark blond hair is changed to a bright yellow color. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is lightened to a platinum blond color and restyled to reflect his hairstyle in Volume 5.

===Musical===
[[File:France-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Juri Aikawa]] as France.]]
France appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Juri Aikawa]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known in English-speaking countries as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Fête de la Fédération|Fête de la Fédération]], which was held on July 14th, 1790.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*In notes included in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya stated that France was originally meant to look more middle-aged and that he was intended to have a completely suave personality. The "older", shorter-haired design could be seen in early chapters of the webcomic, but faded as the style changed.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*Because of England and America's inability to recognize and fear of him, it has been hinted that an abruptly awoken France is not a pleasant sight and that he may be a sleepwalker.
*France shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Masaya Onosaka and J. Michael Tatum respectively, with Issac Dian, a character from the anime '''Baccano!''' He also shares J. Michael Tatum as an English voice actor with Sebastian Michealis from '''Kuroshitsuji'''/'''Black Butler''' and Kyoya Ootori from '''Ouran High School Host Club'''.
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[Turkey]] and [[China]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.

==References==
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France

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{{Nation
| name = France<br>フランス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = France01.png
| country = [[Image:FranceFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:France|French Republic (République française)]]
| human = [[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]] (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = François Bonnefoi
| age = 26<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 14<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=69|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[J. Michael Tatum]]
}}
'''France''' (フランス,'' Furansu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]]''' (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:FranceChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of France.]]
===Appearance===
France has shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "big brother" (it is said to represent the [[Wikipedia:Gorges du Tarn| Gorges du Tarn]], or '''Tarn Gorges''') that he'd been growing since the late 18th century. Sometimes his eyes appear more violet, and his hair has ranged in hue from bright blond to light brown. He wears a long blue coat and matching capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a rose, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn shorter and less wavy but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially, his hair was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his face; however, Himaruya changed his bangs in Volume 5, so that his hair is now parted on the left with his right bang somewhat falling into his face.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82564-2}}</ref> He also originally wore white spats over his boots, a detail that was dropped in later artwork.

Himaruya has mentioned that he has a rather nice body though he's not at all macho, instead being rather lanky but with muscles "in the right places."<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet"/>

===Personality and Interests===
France was once a large nation, but after Napoleon Bonaparte died, he no longer excelled at war and instead focused on attracting tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook, he is called the nation of arts and a lover of everything beautiful. He has an intense rivalry with England and loves to argue with him over trivial topics. While he used to hate Germany, they've been spending a lot of time together in more recent strips. His hobbies are manipulation activities, agriculture, fashion design, sketching, singing, and telephones, as well as wandering around the art museums and fashion boutiques of Paris. He likes places that are a little odd or chic. According to his Volume 6 profile, his special skill is leaving Paris.

France often seems infatuated with most of the nations and is known to make blatant sexual comments at every opportunity and is very affectionate, often shown streaking or touching other nations inappropriately. However, he believes love is not something to be forced on others and, if given a firm no, will usually avoid touching or stripping, and he will stop if what he's doing isn't enjoyed. He is attracted to beautiful things, which include men and women of any age (supported by statements such as "Sure, I'll settle for boys! Boys are the best!" and "This big brother here loves pure and innocent children like you." in response to a fan not knowing the meaning of the term "tachi") and maybe even some non-human beings. He has stated "be gentle to the ladies and be gentle to the earth" is his motto. He's admitted to being "the dandiest among the dandies." He loves himself so much that he does not bother to remember English and considers French the "language of love." In addition, he has referred to the others as insignificant characters.

France actually seems to be rather responsible and sometimes appropriately fits his "big brother" role. In a scrapped strip, because of America's young age (or, rather, the age he appears), he didn't allow him to drink alcohol, even when he begged (in contrast to England who took him out to do so, though it was in order to get information out of him.)

He likes men who have exquisite bodies and give him a good impression and has no preference in their personalities, so long as they are not like England. He said he would like cool but passionate women and might latch on best to someone who is good at singing. He also mentioned, in response to that the French supposedly fall in love due to other's body odors, that a faint, flowery scent could have him curled up in pleasure. In response to another fan suggesting their lack of will to stand near him because of his overbearing scent, he stated that he only wore a little perfume.

He stated that he's afraid of computers, Germany (and that he supposedly hates Germans in general, despite that he seems to get along with both brothers as of recent), Russia, Switzerland, England's anger, and possibly Turkey. He stated this through a response to a fan, thus over the computer, and that doing so was bad enough for him. It seems that gardening relaxes him and that he isn't intimidated by other technologies, as he claimed to be playing Bokosuka, a video game, with Germany and England. However, he was seen using a laptop in a strip where he said he wanted to go sightseeing in England and asked him to recommend hotels, so it's unknown if his cyberphobia is retconned or if he simply used the computer out of necessity.

He's referenced his old age several times, saying things like how his waist is always creaking, his back hurts, and that he had to surrender to sleep early in the day. Despite this, he gets upset when said that he's a grandpa as opposed to a big brother, and claims he is still young.

According to Volume 4, he holds the belief that those who have been "toyed with by history" are always reborn, but into a normal life and get to live regular, happy lives. He felt this was confirmed when he met a girl named Lisa who had come to France for her birthday whom he believed to be the reincarnation of Joan of Arc.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

France fought with his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, France has nothing against America, treating him like a younger brother at times.
When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion; however, whatever was said was censored out. Later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', France feels remorse for telling America that a snack diet was a great way to lose weight. This comes after he stumbles into a dungeon area he believes America based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he becomes very emotional. In Volume Four, after a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty to celebrate America's 100th year of official independence. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked him not to show such things in public.
France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip '''America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Not much is known about these two's relationship, although in '''Big Brother France And The Frying Pan! '''France is seen outside Austria's window, ranting about how much he desires him, and talking about how good looking and talented Austria is. The '''Christmas Rampage 2007''' strips show France tricking Austria into stripping down in order to get [[Hungary]] a hat, yet this may have only been to make [[Prussia]] feel better. In '''A Kind of Aristocratic Comic''', photos from France's camera revealed France had been stalking Austria (although France claimed that England had made him do espionage, which is probably a lie, as he had been taking seemingly useless photos of Austria). In '''The Austrian Anschluss''' it is explained that France and Austria's relationship was abysmal at the time of Austria's annexation and that Austria had been at about every anti-France alliance held.

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Despite both being members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry between them. While they can be seen to constantly argue with each other over the littlest things (like language and culture), they appear to have a level of respect for each other and are quick to team up with each other if a third party should enter the argument. France even tried to marry England to save his country once, though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often shown being picked on by a pre-teen France, who on one occasion, scoffs at him for not growing his hair long - and when England's long hair turns out a mess, France teases him by saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style - by cutting it back to the style he had before. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will soon be over, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when [[Japan]] makes the same mistake.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

The state of their relationship depends on the specified time period; however, generally, like England, Germany and France have a history of being one another's enemies, and as such the two don't seem to get along. In '''Let's Think About The G8 members,''' when Germany suggested France be removed from the group, he argued that they had actually been getting along recently. In Kusogame the two and America went to a maid cafe in Japan together. Both are set in the present day. During his April Fools site jacking, he seemed to know a fair amount about him, especially that he, like Italy, often ran around naked, thus he needed a different idea of what to do to him as he had been stripping the others (in the end he forced him into a maid cosplay and cat ears.)

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

France grew up with a small Chibitalia, but after Chibitalia returned from spending time with the Roman Empire, France only wanted to control him. Italy refers to France as "France nii-chan" in strips set in both the past and present. Once Italy had grown into a teenager, he visited France again, resulting in the older man suddenly becoming enthusiastically attracted to him. During the visit, Italy saw the word "intercourse" in a book and asked him what the definition was. France replied by saying that intercourse is something you do with someone you like, then proceeded to ask "So Italy, do you like me?" (This was changed in the anime to France using body language to express the meaning of intercourse.) France seems to have a soft spot for Italy, becoming frantic when England suggests they spread rumors about Italy and responding with "I know he's kind of dumb, and he's weak and useless, but he's not a bad guy...." He then proceeds to break down in tears, causing England to note that France, while always insulting Germany, never really brings himself to badmouth Italy.

===Monaco===
''Main Article: [[Monaco]]''

Monaco acts as a younger sister figure to France and is solely dependent on him for military strength, as well as intervention in other affairs. Due to this, Monaco often accepts his various requests.

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

In the ''Gakuen Hetalia'' universe, it is revealed (via flashback) that he helped raise her as a child, while in the present day he carries an affection for her and attempts to undress her, apparently to see what her body has become like, much to her shock and embarrassment.

Their relationship in the mainstream Hetalia universe has not been mentioned, outside of France appearing with her in ''Shipwrecked'' and an illustration in '''Christmas Rampage 2007''', which depicts him groping Seychelles.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

The two get along rather well, having grown up and fought in wars together, though Spain remains oblivious to France's more perverted tendencies and cannot see why Romano hates him. It is said in production notes by Himaruya that their relationship is actually undesirable, yet the two remain inseparable. Recently, it seems Spain is aware that France is a bad influence on him, calling him "despicable" before defeating him in [[wikipedia:Battle of Garigliano (1503)| The Battle of Garigliano]] with the help of his pet [[Creatures of Hetalia#Spain's Bull|bull]]. France's first bird named Pierre is used for communication with him.

==Appearances==
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|200px|France in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
France first appears at the world meeting in [[Episode 01]], opting to disagree with both [[America]] and England in their argument.

After being left out of the second Allied Forces meeting in [[Episode 10]], France reflects on his history of past "victories", insisting that he was successful a long time ago.

In the ''Axis Powers'' and ''World Series'' anime, his dark blond hair is changed to a bright yellow color. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is lightened to a platinum blond color and restyled to reflect his hairstyle in Volume 5.

===Musical===
[[File:France-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Juri Aikawa]] as France.]]
France appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Juri Aikawa]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known in English-speaking countries as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Fête de la Fédération|Fête de la Fédération]], which was held on July 14th, 1790.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*In notes included in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya stated that France was originally meant to look more middle-aged, and that he was intended to have a completely suave personality. The "older", shorter-haired design could be seen in early chapters of the webcomic, but faded as the style changed.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*Because of England and America's inability to recognize and fear of him, it has been hinted that an abruptly awoken France is not a pleasant sight, and that he may be a sleepwalker.
*France shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Masaya Onosaka and J. Michael Tatum respectively, with Issac Dian, a character from the anime '''Baccano!''' He also shares J. Michael Tatum as an English voice actor with Sebastian Michealis from '''Kuroshitsuji'''/'''Black Butler'''.
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[Turkey]] and [[China]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

France

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{{Nation
| name = France<br>フランス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = France01.png
| country = [[Image:FranceFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:France|French Republic (République française)]]
| human = [[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]] (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = François Bonnefoi
| age = 26<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 14<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=69|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[J. Michael Tatum]]
}}
'''France''' (フランス,'' Furansu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]]''' (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:FranceChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of France.]]
===Appearance===
France has shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "big brother" (it is said to represent the [[Wikipedia:Gorges du Tarn| Gorges du Tarn]], or '''Tarn Gorges''') that he'd been growing since the late 18th century. Sometimes his eyes appear more violet, and his hair has ranged in hue from bright blond to light brown. He wears a long blue coat and matching capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a rose, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn shorter and less wavy but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially, his hair was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his face; however, Himaruya changed his bangs in Volume 5, so that his hair is now parted on the left with his right bang somewhat falling into his face.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82564-2}}</ref> He also originally wore white spats over his boots, a detail that was dropped in later artwork.

Himaruya has mentioned that he has a rather nice body though he's not at all macho, instead being rather lanky but with muscles "in the right places."<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet"/>

===Personality and Interests===
France was once a large nation, but after Napoleon Bonaparte died, he no longer excelled at war and instead focused on attracting tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook, he is called the nation of arts and a lover of everything beautiful. He has an intense rivalry with England and loves to argue with him over trivial topics. While he used to hate Germany, they've been spending a lot of time together in more recent strips. His hobbies are manipulation activities, agriculture, fashion design, sketching, singing, and telephones, as well as wandering around the art museums and fashion boutiques of Paris. He likes places that are a little odd or chic. According to his Volume 6 profile, his special skill is leaving Paris.

France often seems infatuated with most of the nations and is known to make blatant sexual comments at every opportunity and is very affectionate, often shown streaking or touching other nations inappropriately. However, he believes love is not something to be forced on others and, if given a firm no, will usually avoid touching or stripping, and he will stop if what he's doing isn't enjoyed. He is attracted to beautiful things, which include men and women of any age (supported by statements such as "Sure, I'll settle for boys! Boys are the best!" and "This big brother here loves pure and innocent children like you." in response to a fan not knowing the meaning of the term "tachi") and maybe even some non-human beings. He has stated "be gentle to the ladies and be gentle to the earth" is his motto. He's admitted to being "the dandiest among the dandies." He loves himself so much that he does not bother to remember English and considers French the "language of love." In addition, he has referred to the others as insignificant characters.

France actually seems to be rather responsible and sometimes appropriately fits his "big brother" role. In a scrapped strip, because of America's young age (or, rather, the age he appears), he didn't allow him to drink alcohol, even when he begged (in contrast to England who took him out to do so, though it was in order to get information out of him.)

He likes men who have exquisite bodies and give him a good impression and has no preference in their personalities, so long as they are not like England. He said he would like cool but passionate women and might latch on best to someone who is good at singing. He also mentioned, in response to that the French supposedly fall in love due to other's body odors, that a faint, flowery scent could have him curled up in pleasure. In response to another fan suggesting their lack of will to stand near him because of his overbearing scent, he stated that he only wore a little perfume.

He stated that he's afraid of computers, Germany (and that he supposedly hates Germans in general, despite that he seems to get along with both brothers as of recent), Russia, Switzerland, England's anger, and possibly Turkey. He stated this through a response to a fan, thus over the computer, and that doing so was bad enough for him. It seems that gardening relaxes him and that he isn't intimidated by other technologies, as he claimed to be playing Bokosuka, a video game, with Germany and England. However, he was seen using a laptop in a strip where he said he wanted to go sightseeing in England and asked him to recommend hotels, so it's unknown if his cyberphobia is retconned or if he simply used the computer out of necessity.

He's referenced his old age several times, saying things like how his waist is always creaking, his back hurts, and that he had to surrender to sleep early in the day. Despite this, he gets upset when said that he's a grandpa as opposed to a big brother, and claims he is still young.

According to Volume 4, he holds the belief that those who have been "toyed with by history" are always reborn, but into a normal life and get to live regular, happy lives. He felt this was confirmed when he met a girl named Lisa who had come to France for her birthday whom he believed to be the reincarnation of Joan of Arc.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

France fought with his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, France has nothing against America, treating him like a younger brother at times.
When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion; however, whatever was said was censored out. Later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', France feels remorse for telling America that a snack diet was a great way to lose weight. This comes after he stumbles into a dungeon area he believes America based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he becomes very emotional. In Volume Four, after a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty to celebrate America's 100th year of official independence. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked him not to show such things in public.
France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip '''America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Not much is known about these two's relationship, although in '''Big Brother France And The Frying Pan! '''France is seen outside Austria's window, ranting about how much he desires him, and talking about how good looking and talented Austria is. The '''Christmas Rampage 2007''' strips show France tricking Austria into stripping down in order to get [[Hungary]] a hat, yet this may have only been to make [[Prussia]] feel better. In '''A Kind of Aristocratic Comic''', photos from France's camera revealed France had been stalking Austria (although France claimed that England had made him do espionage, which is probably a lie, as he had been taking seemingly useless photos of Austria). In '''The Austrian Anschluss''' it is explained that France and Austria's relationship was abysmal at the time of Austria's annexation and that Austria had been at about every anti-France alliance held.

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Despite both being members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry between them. While they can be seen to constantly argue with each other over the littlest things (like language and culture), they appear to have a level of respect for each other and are quick to team up with each other if a third party should enter the argument. France even tried to marry England to save his country once, though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often shown being picked on by a pre-teen France, who on one occasion, scoffs at him for not growing his hair long - and when England's long hair turns out a mess, France teases him by saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style - by cutting it back to the style he had before. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will soon be over, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when [[Japan]] makes the same mistake.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

The state of their relationship depends on the specified time period; however, generally, like England, Germany and France have a history of being one another's enemies, and as such the two don't seem to get along. In '''Let's Think About The G8 members,''' when Germany suggested France be removed from the group, he argued that they had actually been getting along recently. In Kusogame the two and America went to a maid cafe in Japan together. Both are set in the present day. During his April Fools site jacking, he seemed to know a fair amount about him, especially that he, like Italy, often ran around naked, thus he needed a different idea of what to do to him as he had been stripping the others (in the end he forced him into a maid cosplay and cat ears.)

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

France grew up with a small Chibitalia, but after Chibitalia returned from spending time with the Roman Empire, France only wanted to control him. Italy refers to France as "France nii-chan" in strips set in both the past and present. Once Italy had grown into a teenager, he visited France again, resulting in the older man suddenly becoming enthusiastically attracted to him. During the visit, Italy saw the word "intercourse" in a book and asked him what the definition was. France replied by saying that intercourse is something you do with someone you like, then proceeded to ask "So Italy, do you like me?" (This was changed in the anime to France using body language to express the meaning of intercourse.) France seems to have a soft spot for Italy, becoming frantic when England suggests they spread rumors about Italy and responding with "I know he's kind of dumb, and he's weak and useless, but he's not a bad guy...." He then proceeds to break down in tears, causing England to note that France, while always insulting Germany, never really brings himself to badmouth Italy.

===Monaco===
''Main Article: [[Monaco]]''

Monaco acts as a younger sister figure to France and is solely dependent on him for military strength, as well as intervention in other affairs. Due to this, Monaco often accepts his various requests.

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

In the ''Gakuen Hetalia'' universe, it is revealed (via flashback) that he helped raise her as a child, while in the present day he carries an affection for her and attempts to undress her, apparently to see what her body has become like, much to her shock and embarrassment.

Their relationship in the mainstream Hetalia universe has not been mentioned, outside of France appearing with her in ''Shipwrecked'' and an illustration in '''Christmas Rampage 2007''', which depicts him groping Seychelles.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

The two get along rather well, having grown up and fought in wars together, though Spain remains oblivious to France's more perverted tendencies and cannot see why Romano hates him. It is said in production notes by Himaruya that their relationship is actually undesirable, yet the two remain inseparable. Recently, it seems Spain is aware that France is a bad influence on him, calling him "despicable" before defeating him in [[wikipedia:Battle of Garigliano (1503)| The Battle of Garigliano]] with the help of his pet [[Creatures of Hetalia#Spain's Bull|bull]]. France's first bird named Pierre is used for communication with him.

==Appearances==
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|200px|France in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
France first appears at the world meeting in [[Episode 01]], opting to disagree with both [[America]] and England in their argument.

After being left out of the second Allied Forces meeting in [[Episode 10]], France reflects on his history of past "victories", insisting that he was successful a long time ago.

In the ''Axis Powers'' and ''World Series'' anime, his dark blond hair is changed to a bright yellow color. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is lightened to a platinum blond color and restyled to reflect his hairstyle in Volume 5.

===Musical===
[[File:France-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Juri Aikawa]] as France.]]
France will appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Juri Aikawa]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known in English-speaking countries as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Fête de la Fédération|Fête de la Fédération]], which was held on July 14th, 1790.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*In notes included in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya stated that France was originally meant to look more middle-aged, and that he was intended to have a completely suave personality. The "older", shorter-haired design could be seen in early chapters of the webcomic, but faded as the style changed.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*Because of England and America's inability to recognize and fear of him, it has been hinted that an abruptly awoken France is not a pleasant sight, and that he may be a sleepwalker.
*France shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Masaya Onosaka and J. Michael Tatum respectively, with Issac Dian, a character from the anime '''Baccano!''' He also shares J. Michael Tatum as an English voice actor with Sebastian Michealis from '''Kuroshitsuji'''/'''Black Butler'''.
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[Turkey]] and [[China]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

France

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{{Nation
| name = France<br>フランス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = France01.png
| country = [[Image:FranceFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:France|French Republic (République française)]]
| human = [[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]] (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = François Bonnefoi
| age = 26<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 14<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=69|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[J. Michael Tatum]]
}}
'''France''' (フランス,'' Furansu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#France|Francis Bonnefoy]]''' (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, ''Furanshisu Bonufowa'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:FranceChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of France.]]
===Appearance===
France has shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "big brother" (it is said to represent the [[Wikipedia:Gorges du Tarn| Gorges du Tarn]], or '''Tarn Gorges''') that he'd been growing since the late 18th century. Sometimes his eyes appear more violet, and his hair has ranged in hue from bright blond to light brown. He wears a long blue coat and matching capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a rose, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn shorter and less wavy but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially, his hair was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his face; however, Himaruya changed his bangs in Volume 5, so that his hair is now parted on the left with his right bang somewhat falling into his face.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2012|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 5 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 5 Special Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82564-2}}</ref> He also originally wore white spats over his boots, a detail that was dropped in later artwork.

Himaruya has mentioned that he has a rather nice body though he's not at all macho, instead being rather lanky but with muscles "in the right places."<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet"/>

===Personality and Interests===
France was once a large nation, but after Napoleon Bonaparte died, he no longer excelled at war and instead focused on attracting tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook, he is called the nation of arts and a lover of everything beautiful. He has an intense rivalry with England and loves to argue with him over trivial topics. While he used to hate Germany, they've been spending a lot of time together in more recent strips. His hobbies are manipulation activities, agriculture, fashion design, sketching, singing, and telephones, as well as wandering around the art museums and fashion boutiques of Paris. He likes places that are a little odd or chic. According to his Volume 6 profile, his special skill is leaving Paris.

France often seems infatuated with most of the nations and is known to make blatant sexual comments at every opportunity and is very affectionate, often shown streaking or touching other nations inappropriately. However, he believes love is not something to be forced on others and, if given a firm no, will usually avoid touching or stripping, and he will stop if what he's doing isn't enjoyed. He is attracted to beautiful things, which include men and women of any age (supported by statements such as "Sure, I'll settle for boys! Boys are the best!" and "This big brother here loves pure and innocent children like you." in response to a fan not knowing the meaning of the term "tachi") and maybe even some non-human beings. He has stated "be gentle to the ladies and be gentle to the earth" is his motto. He's admitted to being "the dandiest among the dandies." He loves himself so much that he does not bother to remember English and considers French the "language of love." In addition, he has referred to the others as insignificant characters.

France actually seems to be rather responsible and sometimes appropriately fits his "big brother" role. In a scrapped strip, because of America's young age (or, rather, the age he appears), he didn't allow him to drink alcohol, even when he begged (in contrast to England who took him out to do so, though it was in order to get information out of him.)

He likes men who have exquisite bodies and give him a good impression and has no preference in their personalities, so long as they are not like England. He said he would like cool but passionate women and might latch on best to someone who is good at singing. He also mentioned, in response to that the French supposedly fall in love due to other's body odors, that a faint, flowery scent could have him curled up in pleasure. In response to another fan suggesting their lack of will to stand near him because of his overbearing scent, he stated that he only wore a little perfume.

He stated that he's afraid of computers, Germany (and that he supposedly hates Germans in general, despite that he seems to get along with both brothers as of recent), Russia, Switzerland, England's anger, and possibly Turkey. He stated this through a response to a fan, thus over the computer, and that doing so was bad enough for him. It seems that gardening relaxes him and that he isn't intimidated by other technologies, as he claimed to be playing Bokosuka, a video game, with Germany and England. However, he was seen using a laptop in a strip where he said he wanted to go sightseeing in England and asked him to recommend hotels, so it's unknown if his cyberphobia is retconned or if he simply used the computer out of necessity.

He's referenced his old age several times, saying things like how his waist is always creaking, his back hurts, and that he had to surrender to sleep early in the day. Despite this, he gets upset when said that he's a grandpa as opposed to a big brother, and claims he is still young.

According to Volume 4, he holds the belief that those who have been "toyed with by history" are always reborn, but into a normal life and get to live regular, happy lives. He felt this was confirmed when he met a girl named Lisa who had come to France for her birthday whom he believed to be the reincarnation of Joan of Arc.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

France fought with his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, France has nothing against America, treating him like a younger brother at times.
When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion; however, whatever was said was censored out. Later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', France feels remorse for telling America that a snack diet was a great way to lose weight. This comes after he stumbles into a dungeon area he believes America based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he becomes very emotional. In Volume Four, after a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty to celebrate America's 100th year of official independence. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked him not to show such things in public.
France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip '''America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Not much is known about these two's relationship, although in '''Big Brother France And The Frying Pan! '''France is seen outside Austria's window, ranting about how much he desires him, and talking about how good looking and talented Austria is. The '''Christmas Rampage 2007''' strips show France tricking Austria into stripping down in order to get [[Hungary]] a hat, yet this may have only been to make [[Prussia]] feel better. In '''A Kind of Aristocratic Comic''', photos from France's camera revealed France had been stalking Austria (although France claimed that England had made him do espionage, which is probably a lie, as he had been taking seemingly useless photos of Austria). In '''The Austrian Anschluss''' it is explained that France's and Austria's relationship was abysmal at the time of Austria's annexation, and that Austria had been at about every anti-France alliance held.

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

Despite both being members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry between them. While they can be seen to constantly argue with each other over the littlest things (like language and culture), they appear to have a level of respect for each other and are quick to team up with each other if a third party should enter the argument. France even tried to marry England to save his country once, though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often shown being picked on by a pre-teen France, who on one occassion, scoffs at him for not growing his hair long - and when England's long hair turns out a mess, France teases him by saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style - by cutting it back to the style he had before. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will soon be over, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him, since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when [[Japan]] makes the same mistake.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

The state of their relationship depends on the specified time period; however, generally, like England, Germany and France have a history of being one another's enemies, and as such the two don't seem to get along. In '''Let's Think About The G8 members,''' when Germany suggested France be removed from the group, he argued that they had actually been getting along recently. In Kusogame the two and America went to a maid cafe in Japan together. Both are set in the present day. During his April Fools sitejacking, he seemed to know a fair amount about him, especially that he, like Italy, often ran around naked, thus he needed a different idea of what to do to him as he had been stripping the others (in the end he forced him into a maid cosplay and cat ears.)

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

France grew up with a small Chibitalia, but after Chibitalia returned from spending time with Roman Empire, France only wanted to control him. Italy refers to France as "France nii-chan" in strips set in both the past and present. Once Italy had grown into a teenager, he visited France again, resulting in the older man suddenly becoming enthusiastically attracted to him. During the visit, Italy saw the word "intercourse" in a book and asked him what the definition was. France replied by saying that intercourse is something you do with someone you like, then proceeded to ask "So Italy, do you like me?" (This was changed in the anime to France using body language to express the meaning of intercourse.) France seems to have a soft spot for Italy, becoming frantic when England suggests they spread rumours about Italy and responding with "I know he's kind of dumb, and he's weak and useless, but he's not a bad guy...." He then proceeds to break down in tears, causing England to note that France, while always insulting Germany, never really brings himself to badmouth Italy.

===Monaco===
''Main Article: [[Monaco]]''

Monaco acts as a younger sister figure to France and is solely dependent on him for military strength, as well as intervention in other affairs. Due to this, Monaco often accepts his various requests.

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

In the ''Gakuen Hetalia'' universe, it is revealed (via flashback) that he helped raise her as a child, while in the present day he carries an affection for her and attempts to undress her, apparently to see what her body has become like, much to her shock and embarrassment.

Their relationship in the mainstream Hetalia universe has not been mentioned, outside of France appearing with her in ''Shipwrecked'' and an illustration in '''Christmas Rampage 2007''', which depicts him groping Seychelles.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

The two get along rather well, having grown up and fought in wars together, though Spain remains oblivious to France's more perverted tendencies and cannot see why Romano hates him. It is said in production notes by Himaruya that their relationship is actually undesirable, yet the two remain inseparable. Recently, it seems Spain is aware that France is a bad influence on him, calling him "despicable" before defeating him in [[wikipedia:Battle of Garigliano (1503)| The Battle of Garigliano]] with the help of his pet [[Creatures of Hetalia#Spain's Bull|bull]]. France's first bird named Pierre is used for communication with him.

==Appearances==
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|200px|France in Episode 09.]]
===Anime===
France first appears at the world meeting in [[Episode 01]], opting to disagree with both [[America]] and England in their argument.

After being left out of the second Allied Forces meeting in [[Episode 10]], France reflects on his history of past "victories", insisting that he was successful a long time ago.

In the ''Axis Powers'' and ''World Series'' anime, his dark blond hair is changed to a bright yellow color. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is lightened to a platinum blond color and restyled to reflect his hairstyle in Volume 5.

===Musical===
[[File:France-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Juri Aikawa]] as France.]]
France will appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Juri Aikawa]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known in English-speaking countries as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Fête de la Fédération|Fête de la Fédération]], which was held on July 14th, 1790.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*In notes included in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers volume 3'', Himaruya stated that France was originally meant to look more middle-aged, and that he was intended to have a completely suave personality. The "older", shorter-haired design could be seen in early chapters of the webcomic, but faded as the style changed.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*Because of England and America's inability to recognize and fear of him, it has been hinted that an abruptly awoken France is not a pleasant sight, and that he may be a sleepwalker.
*France shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Masaya Onosaka and J. Michael Tatum respectively, with Issac Dian, a character from the anime '''Baccano!''' He also shares J. Michael Tatum as an English voice actor with Sebastian Michealis from '''Kuroshitsuji'''/'''Black Butler'''.
*In volume 4 it was revealed that he is a member of the Academy Gourmet Food Club along with [[Turkey]] and [[China]]. In the same scene of this colored chapter, a graphic hue edit or lighting error used to accentuate the punchline of this scene accidentally discolored these three characters' uniform pants to an odd shade of green, opening a door for some fan confusion.

==References==
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England

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{{Nation
| name = England<br>イギリス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = UK0.png
| country = [[Image:UKFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]]
[[File:Flag_of_England.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:England|England]]
| human = [[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]] (ˈɑrθər kɪrklænd) (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Arther, Arthor
| birthday =
| age = 23<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Noriaki Sugiyama]]<br>[[Sho Sudo]] (Young UK, drama CD "Prologue")<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuuya Kakitsubata]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Scott Freeman]] (S1-5, Film)<br>[[Taliesin Jaffe]] (S6)<br>[[Todd Haberkorn]] (Colonial-Era Britain)
}}
'''England''' (イギリス, ''Igirisu'') is a main character in the anime and manga series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He represents both the '''United Kingdom''' and England, and is part of the Allied Forces. The English dub refers to him as '''Britain''', a shortened term synonymous with United Kingdom.<ref name="Britain">{{cite web|title=The Guardian: Style Guide|url=http://www.theguardian.com/styleguide/b|accessdate=November 24, 2013}}</ref> Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]]''' (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:EnglandChibi.png|thumb|left|160px|A 'chibi' version of England.]]
===Appearance===
England has messy, short blond hair and lime-green eyes. According to France, he's rather slender. In World War II, he dresses in a green dress military uniform, which consists of a green jacket, a brown [[wikipedia:Sam Browne belt|Sam Browne belt]] (the over-the-right-shoulder-and-waist-belt), green pants tucked into his boots, off-white shirt (sort of off-yellow in the manga and webcomic in the colored drawings), a tie that's a shade of green that's slightly darker than the rest of his uniform, and brown boots that almost come up to his knees. Himaruya has stated that he dresses smart casual most of the time, and as a punk when he's out for fun. His [[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers Fanterms#Iggybrows|eyebrows]] are very prominent and bushy, despite that he apparently trims them. Himaruya mentions that his eyebrows were cursed into bushiness. They are a trait that is shared by his younger brother [[Sealand]], as well as [[Australia]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Wy]]. He also happens to be the same height as France.

In the original manga, his hair seemed to be golden blond, but in the first four seasons of the anime, it is bright yellow. The first four seasons of the anime also exaggerated the size of his eyebrows.

===Personality and Interests===
England is a fanciful, blunt, obstinate former pirate who used to torment [[Spain]]. In modern times he claims to be a gentleman; however, he is cynical, sharp-tongued, prone to rough speech, and yearns for the golden years. He often uses British vocabulary, such as 'bloody' and 'git'. He is noted for being horrible at cooking which has caused [[America]], his former charge, to have "bad" taste in food. England is also, apparently, the "king of losing things"<ref name="normallamp">{{cite web|title=イギリスと普通のランプ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/snn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=April 13, 2016|trans_title=England and a Normal Lamp}}</ref>, and France has described him as "somehow extremely useless when it comes to matters not pertaining to himself or America". He can be described as "spacey" because of his strong belief in magic, spirits, fairies, and other fantasy creatures. He has the ability to perform magic, such as spells and curses, and can also summon demons and other magical creatures. He is able to communicate with supernatural beings and is not limited to creatures from his homeland, being able to interact with [[wikipedia:Youkai|youkai]] and spirits from Japanese folklore. He also happens to have fantasy friends, such as a flying bunny, unicorns, fairies, gnomes, and Captain Hook, but oddly enough he did not believe in Santa Claus until Finland came and brought them presents. Despite this, England often ridicules America's belief in aliens and [[Creatures of Hetalia#Tony|Tony]]. According to the author's notes, England's interests include embroidery, craftsmanship, literature, rock music, and giving scathing criticisms to America's movies.
He appears to be sharp-witted and surprisingly creative, although he seems to have rather bad luck. According to the author, he is rarely afraid of anything, and is rather interested in ghost stories, especially if he can use them to startle America. He also seems to be very stubborn and strong-willed and does not easily succumb to stress or pressure. He is shown to be startlingly mature at times and is very friendly with young or cute people and magical creatures. He also has a quite strong sense of responsibility and has been seen scolding France and America when they don't take things seriously. In some recent notes, the author has stated that England has a very rich and unlimited personality and that he can't decide whether England is a serious person or not.

Because of his status as an island nation, England is pretty distant and prefers to work alone. Perhaps because of this, he does not know how to express himself, leading to others often misunderstanding him. He is also depicted as being self-deprecating or [[wikipedia:Tsundere|tsundere]]. For example, despite his generally harsh behavior, he is definitely stated to have a softer side and seems to genuinely care for other nations. This is illustrated by the fact that he likes giving them advice, yet specifically mentions that he "does not do it because he's worried about them". Despite all this, he highly values his country's pride, and sometimes comes over as very arrogant. Despite his cynical, realistic view of the world, he is said to be a "quite a romanticist before he goes to sleep." When drunk, he suddenly becomes very nostalgic, and the next morning, he'll pretend that nothing has happened. Also, every year when the [[wikipedia:Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July]] comes around, his condition collapses.

In a blog post, England is depicted as not being able to swim to illustrate how British characters can't swim in movies.<ref name="blog entry 936">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-936.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 14, 2010|title=古い映画ばっかり見てます。クレイジーキャッツ好き好き。|trans_title="I'm watching nothing but old movies. I really like Crazy Cats."|language = Japanese|access date = September 5, 2014}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America was discovered as a small child by Finland and Sweden. Finland told England and France about his existence, and they proceeded to fight over who would be the child's older brother, though America chose England after the latter began to cry because he could not offer anything that compared to France's cooking. England cared for America as his "little brother" and visited America's home whenever he found the time, though he always needed to return to Europe after his visits. Only America was capable of liking or tolerating England's terrible cooking, resulting in England being delighted and America adopting the same "tastelessness." He also provided America with toys and clothes and was shown to be very affectionate to him, even letting America sleep in his bed when the latter couldn't sleep after reading horror stories. One day, when England came for a visit, he was surprised to find out that America had grown from a child into a teen and had become increasingly independent, no longer needing to rely on England.

Soon after, the Revolutionary War broke out and America fought England for his freedom and right to be his own nation. Near the end of the war, England, unable to shoot America when he had the opportunity, surrendered and allowed him to be independent. While England cried in front of him, America stated: "You used to be so...great."

This memory always makes England upset; when drunk, he is known for cursing America for leaving him (England once stated that 'someone left him heartbroken' for centuries, and it is assumed he refers to America), especially when the Fourth of July, or America's "birthday", arrives. The Revolutionary War caused a rift between the two and they constantly bicker and have disagreements. However, they are hinted as to truly care for each other.

===Canada===
''Main Article: [[Canada]]''

England gained Canada as his territory after a battle with France and for years afterwards, Canada would be very loyal to him.<ref name="world stars chapter 192">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[192話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/s6Ao3YaarJenuBy4/index.html|date=July 29, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 192}}</ref> Canada's devotion was so great, he refused to go against him during the American Revolution,<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> and accompanied him without regrets during the War of 1812.<ref name="world stars chapter 199">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[199話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=August 22, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 199}}</ref> When England fell gravely ill after losing in the American Revolution, Canada took care of him and he seemed extremely grateful for his presence and support.<ref name="world stars chapter 195">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[195話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/Ja6Fb7uxDNLDifjS/index.html|date=August 8, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 195}}</ref>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Despite the fact that both are members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry. While they often have petty disagreements, they appear to respect each other and are quick to team up if a third party enters their argument. France once tried to marry England to save his country, even though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often picked on by a pre-teen France. On one occasion, he scoffs at England for not growing out his hair, but when England does let his hair grow, it turns into a mess; France teases him, saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style, cutting it the same way France keeps his hair. England refuses, saying that he does not want to be mistaken for him. Then, France cuts it back to its original style, saying that the only style that would suit him would be a boring one. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will end soon, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when Japan makes the same mistake.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

In '''Italy's Beautiful Architecture''', when England was younger, he complained about how France was always picking on him and his complicated relationship with his brothers, so Holy Roman Empire built an Italian-style house in his home as a present. But since the climate didn't match the style, England only sobbed back.

===Ireland===

Mentioned by Himaruya as having thick eyebrows, but ones with a "different" feel to them than the eyebrows that England and his brothers share. It is currently unknown what their relation to England is, or to Northern Ireland.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

When England finally decided to look out for friends, he thought of Japan as a candidate. But Japan's boss wanted an alliance with Russia instead, leaving England very upset. Before England was about to give up and isolate himself once again, Japan came and said they could have an alliance and be lonely together, instead of obeying his boss.

The two are often shown enjoying each other's company.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

The two of them were featured together in a strip about soccer. They found out that the melodies of their anthems matched, which led to great confusion. Other than this, they don't interact much, though they seem to be quite friendly with each other.

===Norway===
''Main Article: [[Norway]]''

During the [[Christmas 2011]] event, England spots one of Norway's magical creatures and the two have a pleasant conversation about them. [[America]] appears to be watching them and states, "England has a new weird friend."<ref name="NorEngXmas2011">{{cite web|title=クリスマスの 3ページ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_3.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

At the end of the Seven Years' War, England sent a letter to Prussia to announce their alliance, due to wanting to fight against France.

In Prussia's blog at the April Fool's '09 event on Kitayume, Prussia tried out England's cooking as a request (much to England's delight), but found that even Prussia couldn't stomach it and he passed out for a while, leading the other nations to believe he had died. England then vowed to make Prussia and everyone else acknowledge his cooking skills the "next time".

===Romania===
''Main Article: [[Romania]]''

In the anime adaption of the Advance! Newspaper Club! strips. Romania was shown in the Magic club along with England, where he revealed the activities of the club after Germany broke the spoon he was instructed by England to bend.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

It appears that whenever England tries summoning demons, he always ends up summoning Russia instead. Russia seems to hold some kind of grudge towards England, so the air between them isn't pleasant, as he's said that England always gets in his way.

===Sealand===
''Main Article: [[Sealand]]''

Sealand is England's youngest brother, an abandoned naval fort who declared himself a nation at the end of WWII.<ref name="ea">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ea.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=シーランド君です！|accessdate = September 21, 2012|trans_title=It's Sealand-kun!}}</ref> The two always bicker because Sealand wants to be recognized as a full-fledged nation and often sneaks into conferences the other countries attend (such as the G8, in which Sealand pretended to be [[Canada]]).<ref name="cnd">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|accessdate=January 26, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, fly!}}</ref> In '''This Kind of Sealand is OO, '''England has a nightmare about the earth around Sealand rising up, causing Sealand to become taller than him. Despite being called "Jerk England" and being promised that he will one day bow to him, England, though annoyed, does look out for Sealand.<ref name="ea"/>

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

During their first meeting in the Gakuen Hetalia universe, England snaps a dog collar onto Seychelles and claims her as his colony. He uses her as a servant in the game, though they occasionally are able to get along. In one of Seychelles's appearances in the comic, she is shown to be angry at England.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

In the late-1500's, England, jealous of Spain, decided to use his pirates to dethrone Spain. Whenever Spain complained about it, England gave the false excuse that the pirates were giving him trouble as well. However, when Spain came back to protest one day, he saw England giving an award ceremony for the work of the privateers.

Spain was eventually beaten so badly he eventually had to give up his seat of power to England.

===Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland===

It has been mentioned that England has brothers, one representing '''Scotland''', and the others presumably '''Wales''' and '''Northern Ireland''', whom hated him and used to drive him away with stones and arrows when he was a child, and even went as far as to mail him curses. In one of the non-linear strips, it is implied by England that his brothers only shoots him arrows whenever he meets them.

==Appearances==
[[File:EnglandAnime.png|thumb|200px|England in Episode 11]]
===Anime===
England first appeared in [[Episode 01]] where he disagreed with America's plan to stop global warming and later fighting with France before being stopped by Germany.

In the anime, his hair is a vivid yellow, rather than the mousy or reddish blond used in the manga illustrations. His eyebrows are also exaggerated. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is changed to the golden blond seen in most manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:England-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Daisuke Hirose]] as England.]]
England appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Daisuke Hirose]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*He is referred to as the'''United Kingdom''', or '''UK''' for short, in most merchandise and in his character design on the official anime website. In other instances, however, he is referred to as '''England''', most notably in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] and the English-language preview for '''America's Cleaning of the Storage'''. The Japanese word ''Igirisu'' means ''Britain'' but is sometimes used to refer to England (normally rendered as ''Ingurando'' in katakana or ''eikoku'' in kanji) in colloquial speech. A note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] confirms that he would only be known as "England" to his brothers, while he would be known as "UK" to the others.
*The English dub refers to him as '''Britain'''. According to FUNimation, this was a request from the Japanese anime producers.
[[Image:OriginalUK.gif|thumb|right|The Original UK character design as seen in ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''.]]
*Todd Haberkorn was originally cast as England in the FUNimation dub, while an unidentified actor was cast as Italy. After the actor for Italy dropped out of the dub mid-production, Haberkorn was cast as Italy and Scott Freeman was cast as England. However, Haberkorn's lines were retained for England's slightly younger colonial-era self in the ''Storage'' episodes.
*Although he's always called ''Igirisu'' in the manga and anime, historically, he would be known as simply England up until the 18th century, when [[wikipedia:Kingdom of Great Britain|The Kingdom of Great Britain]] was formed, uniting both England and Scotland (the ''Act of Union of Wales and England'' had already taken place 1536-1543). In the early 19th century, Ireland was added, creating [[wikipedia:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland]]. After Ireland split to declare itself independent in 1919, the [[wikipedia:Irish War of Independence|Irish War of Independence]] waged until 1922, when it became the ''Irish Free State''. Six of the 32 counties of Ireland (mostly from the province of Ulster where there was a great English/Scottish population) rejoined the UK while the other 26 counties formed the Republic of Ireland.
*A '''UK''' character is actually first seen at the end of '''Hetalia: Chapter 1''', however, his design was not yet completely finalized. He appears as a short-haired man with a ''UK'' label on his shirt and with somewhat thinner eyebrows. Notes in the special booklet for the third volume of the published manga reveal that England was originally to have normal eyebrows, as well as the appearance of a middle-aged man who dressed much younger. Himaruya decided to give him thicker eyebrows, as he liked the idea of a character having brows modeled after a [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]].
*He appears to be modeled after the character '''Hikone Kalom''' from Himaruya's other webcomic '''Barjona Bombers''', though he is the exact opposite of Kalom in personality.
*Himaruya once stated that his eyebrows are actually trimmed, although they don't appear that way since they still remain thick in appearance. He has also stated that '''Ireland''' has thicker eyebrows, but with a "different feel" to them.
*England mentions in his version of [[Marukaite Chikyuu (England)|Marukaite Chikyuu]] that "My tattoo really hurts, but it's a hot six-string!" (''six-string'' meaning ''electric guitar''). This may indicate he has a tattoo.
*England states in the Christmas 2011 event that he hates firecrackers, but an explanation to why is never given.<ref name="Christmas2011Pg7">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_7.html|title=「クリスマス2011 7ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|page=7|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 7}}</ref>

==References==
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England

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{{Nation
| name = England<br>イギリス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = UK0.png
| country = [[Image:UKFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]]
[[File:Flag_of_England.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:England|England]]
| human = [[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]] (ˈɑrθər kɪrklænd) (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Arther, Arthor
| birthday =
| age = 23<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Noriaki Sugiyama]]<br>[[Sho Sudo]] (Young UK, drama CD "Prologue")<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuuya Kakitsubata]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Scott Freeman]] (S1-5, Film)<br>[[Taliesin Jaffe]] (S6)<br>[[Todd Haberkorn]] (Colonial-Era Britain)
}}
'''England''' (イギリス, ''Igirisu'') is a main character in the anime and manga series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He represents both the '''United Kingdom''' and England, and is part of the Allied Forces. The English dub refers to him as '''Britain''', a shortened term synonymous with United Kingdom.<ref name="Britain">{{cite web|title=The Guardian: Style Guide|url=http://www.theguardian.com/styleguide/b|accessdate=November 24, 2013}}</ref> Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]]''' (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:EnglandChibi.png|thumb|left|160px|A 'chibi' version of England.]]
===Appearance===
England has messy, short blond hair and lime-green eyes. According to France, he's rather slender. In World War II, he dresses in a green dress military uniform, which consists of a green jacket, a brown [[wikipedia:Sam Browne belt|Sam Browne belt]] (the over-the-right-shoulder-and-waist-belt), green pants tucked into his boots, off-white shirt (sort of off-yellow in the manga and webcomic in the colored drawings), a tie that's a shade of green that's slightly darker than the rest of his uniform, and brown boots that almost come up to his knees. Himaruya has stated that he dresses smart casual most of the time, and as a punk when he's out for fun. His [[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers Fanterms#Iggybrows|eyebrows]] are very prominent and bushy, despite that he apparently trims them. Himaruya mentions that his eyebrows were cursed into bushiness. They are a trait that is shared by his younger brother [[Sealand]], as well as [[Australia]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Wy]]. He also happens to be the same height as France.

In the original manga, his hair seemed to be golden blond, but in the first four seasons of the anime, it is bright yellow. The first four seasons of the anime also exaggerated the size of his eyebrows.

===Personality and Interests===
England is a fanciful, blunt, obstinate former pirate who used to torment [[Spain]]. In modern times he claims to be a gentleman; however, he is cynical, sharp-tongued, prone to rough speech, and yearns for the golden years. He often uses British vocabulary, such as 'bloody' and 'git'. He is noted for being horrible at cooking which has caused [[America]], his former charge, to have "bad" taste in food. England is also, apparently, the "king of losing things"<ref name="normallamp">{{cite web|title=イギリスと普通のランプ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/snn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=April 13, 2016|trans_title=England and a Normal Lamp}}</ref>, and France has described him as "somehow extremely useless when it comes to matters not pertaining to himself or America". He can be described as "spacey" because of his strong belief in magic, spirits, fairies, and other fantasy creatures. He has the ability to perform magic, such as spells and curses, and can also summon demons and other magical creatures. He is able to communicate with supernatural beings and is not limited to creatures from his homeland, being able to interact with [[wikipedia:Youkai|youkai]] and spirits from Japanese folklore. He also happens to have fantasy friends, such as a flying bunny, unicorns, fairies, gnomes, and Captain Hook, but oddly enough he did not believe in Santa Claus until Finland came and brought them presents. Despite this, England often ridicules America's belief in aliens and [[Creatures of Hetalia#Tony|Tony]]. According to the author's notes, England's interests include embroidery, craftsmanship, literature, rock music, and giving scathing criticisms to America's movies.
He appears to be sharp-witted and surprisingly creative, although he seems to have rather bad luck. According to the author, he is rarely afraid of anything, and is rather interested in ghost stories, especially if he can use them to startle America. He also seems to be very stubborn and strong-willed and does not easily succumb to stress or pressure. He is shown to be startlingly mature at times and is very friendly with young or cute people and magical creatures. He also has a quite strong sense of responsibility and has been seen scolding France and America when they don't take things seriously. In some recent notes, the author has stated that England has a very rich and unlimited personality and that he can't decide whether England is a serious person or not.

Because of his status as an island nation, England is pretty distant and prefers to work alone. Perhaps because of this, he does not know how to express himself, leading to others often misunderstanding him. He is also depicted as being self-deprecating or [[wikipedia:Tsundere|tsundere]]. For example, despite his generally harsh behavior, he is definitely stated to have a softer side and seems to genuinely care for other nations. This is illustrated by the fact that he likes giving them advice, yet specifically mentions that he "does not do it because he's worried about them". Despite all this, he highly values his country's pride, and sometimes comes over as very arrogant. Despite his cynical, realistic view of the world, he is said to be a "quite a romanticist before he goes to sleep." When drunk, he suddenly becomes very nostalgic, and the next morning, he'll pretend that nothing has happened. Also, every year when the [[wikipedia:Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July]] comes around, his condition collapses.

In a blog post, England is depicted as not being able to swim to illustrate how British characters can't swim in movies.<ref name="blog entry 936">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-936.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 14, 2010|title=古い映画ばっかり見てます。クレイジーキャッツ好き好き。|trans_title="I'm watching nothing but old movies. I really like Crazy Cats."|language = Japanese|access date = September 5, 2014}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America was discovered as a small child by Finland and Sweden. Finland told England and France about his existence, and they proceeded to fight over who would be the child's older brother, though America chose England after the latter began to cry because he could not offer anything that compared to France's cooking. England cared for America as his "little brother" and visited America's home whenever he found the time, though he always needed to return to Europe after his visits. Only America was capable of liking or tolerating England's terrible cooking, resulting in England being delighted and America adopting the same "tastelessness." He also provided America with toys and clothes and was shown to be very affectionate to him, even letting America sleep in his bed when the latter couldn't sleep after reading horror stories. One day, when England came for a visit, he was surprised to find out that America had grown from a child into a teen and had become increasingly independent, no longer needing to rely on England.

Soon after, the Revolutionary War broke out and America fought England for his freedom and right to be his own nation. Near the end of the war, England, unable to shoot America when he had the opportunity, surrendered and allowed him to be independent. While England cried in front of him, America stated: "You used to be so...great."

This memory always makes England upset; when drunk, he is known for cursing America for leaving him (England once stated that 'someone left him heartbroken' for centuries, and it is assumed he refers to America), especially when the Fourth of July, or America's "birthday", arrives. The Revolutionary War caused a rift between the two and they constantly bicker and have disagreements. However, they are hinted as to truly care for each other.

===Canada===
''Main Article: [[Canada]]''

England gained Canada as his territory after a battle with France and for years afterwards, Canada would be very loyal to him.<ref name="world stars chapter 192">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[192話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/s6Ao3YaarJenuBy4/index.html|date=July 29, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 192}}</ref> Canada's devotion was so great, he refused to go against him during the American Revolution,<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> and accompanied him without regrets during the War of 1812.<ref name="world stars chapter 199">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[199話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=August 22, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 199}}</ref> When England fell gravely ill after losing in the American Revolution, Canada took care of him and he seemed extremely grateful for his presence and support.<ref name="world stars chapter 195">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[195話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/Ja6Fb7uxDNLDifjS/index.html|date=August 8, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 195}}</ref>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Despite the fact that both are members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry. While they often have petty disagreements, they appear to respect each other and are quick to team up if a third party enters their argument. France once tried to marry England to save his country, even though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often picked on by a pre-teen France. On one occasion, he scoffs at England for not growing out his hair, but when England does let his hair grow, it turns into a mess; France teases him, saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style, cutting it the same way France keeps his hair. England refuses, saying that he does not want to be mistaken for him. Then, France cuts it back to its original style, saying that the only style that would suit him would be a boring one. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will end soon, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when Japan makes the same mistake.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

In '''Italy's Beautiful Architecture''', when England was younger, he complained about how France was always picking on him and his complicated relationship with his brothers, so Holy Roman Empire built an Italian-style house in his home as a present. But since the climate didn't match the style, England only sobbed back.

===Ireland===

Mentioned by Himaruya as having thick eyebrows, but ones with a "different" feel to them than the eyebrows that England and his brothers share. It is currently unknown what their relation to England is, or to Northern Ireland.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

When England finally decided to look out for friends, he thought of Japan as a candidate. But Japan's boss wanted an alliance with Russia instead, leaving England very upset. Before England was about to give up and isolate himself once again, Japan came and said they could have an alliance and be lonely together, instead of obeying his boss.

The two are often shown enjoying each other's company.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

The two of them were featured together in a strip about soccer. They found out that the melodies of their anthems matched, which led to great confusion. Other than this, they don't interact much, though they seem to be quite friendly with each other.

===Norway===
''Main Article: [[Norway]]''

During the [[Christmas 2011]] event, England spots one of Norway's magical creatures and the two have a pleasant conversation about them. [[America]] appears to be watching them and states, "England has a new weird friend."<ref name="NorEngXmas2011">{{cite web|title=クリスマスの 3ページ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_3.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

At the end of the Seven Years' War, England sent a letter to Prussia to announce their alliance, due to wanting to fight against France.

In Prussia's blog at the April Fool's '09 event on Kitayume, Prussia tried out England's cooking as a request (much to England's delight), but found that even Prussia couldn't stomach it and he passed out for a while, leading the other nations to believe he had died. England then vowed to make Prussia and everyone else acknowledge his cooking skills the "next time".

===Romania===
''Main Article: [[Romania]]''

In the anime adaption of the Advance! Newspaper Club! strips. Romania was shown in the Magic club along with England, where he revealed the activities of the club after Germany broke the spoon he was instructed by England to bend.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

It appears that whenever England tries summoning demons, he always ends up summoning Russia instead. Russia seems to hold some kind of grudge towards England, so the air between them isn't pleasant, as he's said that England always gets in his way.

===Sealand===
''Main Article: [[Sealand]]''

Sealand is England's youngest brother, an abandoned naval fort who declared himself a nation at the end of WWII.<ref name="ea">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ea.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=シーランド君です！|accessdate = September 21, 2012|trans_title=It's Sealand-kun!}}</ref> The two always bicker because Sealand wants to be recognized as a full-fledged nation and often sneaks into conferences the other countries attend (such as the G8, in which Sealand pretended to be [[Canada]]).<ref name="cnd">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|accessdate=January 26, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, fly!}}</ref> In '''This Kind of Sealand is OO, '''England has a nightmare about the earth around Sealand rising up, causing Sealand to become taller than him. Despite being called "Jerk England" and being promised that he will one day bow to him, England, though annoyed, does look out for Sealand.<ref name="ea"/>

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

During their first meeting in the Gakuen Hetalia universe, England snaps a dog collar onto Seychelles and claims her as his colony. He uses her as a servant in the game, though they occasionally are able to get along. In one of Seychelles's appearances in the comic, she is shown to be angry at England.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

In the late-1500's, England, jealous of Spain, decided to use his pirates to dethrone Spain. Whenever Spain complained about it, England gave the false excuse that the pirates were giving him trouble as well. However, when Spain came back to protest one day, he saw England giving an award ceremony for the work of the privateers.

Spain was eventually beaten so badly he eventually had to give up his seat of power to England.

===Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland===

It has been mentioned that England has brothers, one representing '''Scotland''', and the others presumably '''Wales''' and '''Northern Ireland''', whom hated him and used to drive him away with stones and arrows when he was a child, and even went as far as to mail him curses. In one of the non-linear strips, it is implied by England that his brothers only shoots him arrows whenever he meets them.

==Appearances==
[[File:EnglandAnime.png|thumb|200px|England in Episode 11]]
===Anime===
England first appeared in [[Episode 01]] where he disagreed with America's plan to stop global warming and later fighting with France before being stopped by Germany.

In the anime, his hair is a vivid yellow, rather than the mousy or reddish blond used in the manga illustrations. His eyebrows are also exaggerated. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is changed to the golden blond seen in most manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:England-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Daisuke Hirose]] as England.]]
England appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Daisuke Hirose]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*He is referred to as '''United Kingdom''', or '''UK''' for short, in most merchandise and in his character design on the official anime website. In other instances, however, he is referred to as '''England''', most notably in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] and the English-language preview for '''America's Cleaning of the Storage'''. The Japanese word ''Igirisu'' means ''Britain'' but is sometimes used to refer to England (normally rendered as ''Ingurando'' in katakana or ''eikoku'' in kanji) in colloquial speech. A note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] confirms that he would only be known as "England" to his brothers, while he would be known as "UK" to the others.
*The English dub refers to him as '''Britain'''. According to FUNimation, this was a request from the Japanese anime producers.
[[Image:OriginalUK.gif|thumb|right|The Original UK character design as seen in ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''.]]
*Todd Haberkorn was originally cast as England in the FUNimation dub, while an unidentified actor was cast as Italy. After the actor for Italy dropped out of the dub mid-production, Haberkorn was cast as Italy and Scott Freeman was cast as England. However, Haberkorn's lines were retained for England's slightly younger colonial-era self in the ''Storage'' episodes.
*Although he's always called ''Igirisu'' in the manga and anime, historically, he would be known as simply England up until the 18th century, when [[wikipedia:Kingdom of Great Britain|The Kingdom of Great Britain]] was formed, uniting both England and Scotland (the ''Act of Union of Wales and England'' had already taken place 1536-1543). In the early 19th century, Ireland was added, creating [[wikipedia:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland]]. After Ireland split to declare itself independent in 1919, the [[wikipedia:Irish War of Independence|Irish War of Independence]] waged until 1922, when it became the ''Irish Free State''. Six of the 32 counties of Ireland (mostly from the province of Ulster where there was a great English/Scottish population) rejoined the UK while the other 26 counties formed the Republic of Ireland.
*A '''UK''' character is actually first seen at the end of '''Hetalia: Chapter 1''', however, his design was not yet completely finalized. He appears as a short-haired man with a ''UK'' label on his shirt and with somewhat thinner eyebrows. Notes in the special booklet for the third volume of the published manga reveal that England was originally to have normal eyebrows, as well as the appearance of a middle-aged man who dressed much younger. Himaruya decided to give him thicker eyebrows, as he liked the idea of a character having brows modeled after a [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]].
*He appears to be modeled after the character '''Hikone Kalom''' from Himaruya's other webcomic '''Barjona Bombers''', though he is the exact opposite of Kalom in personality.
*Himaruya once stated that his eyebrows are actually trimmed, although they don't appear that way since they still remain thick in appearance. He has also stated that '''Ireland''' has thicker eyebrows, but with a "different feel" to them.
*England mentions in his version of [[Marukaite Chikyuu (England)|Marukaite Chikyuu]] that "My tattoo really hurts, but it's a hot six-string!" (''six-string'' meaning ''electric guitar''). This may indicate he has a tattoo.
*England states in the Christmas 2011 event that he hates firecrackers, but an explanation to why is never given.<ref name="Christmas2011Pg7">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_7.html|title=「クリスマス2011 7ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|page=7|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 7}}</ref>

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England

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{{Nation
| name = England<br>イギリス
| continent = EUROPE
| image = UK0.png
| country = [[Image:UKFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland]]
[[File:Flag_of_England.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:England|England]]
| human = [[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]] (ˈɑrθər kɪrklænd) (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings = Arther, Arthor
| birthday =
| age = 23<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Green
| height = 175 cm (5' 9")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Noriaki Sugiyama]]<br>[[Sho Sudo]] (Young UK, drama CD "Prologue")<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuuya Kakitsubata]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Scott Freeman]] (S1-5, Film)<br>[[Taliesin Jaffe]] (S6)<br>[[Todd Haberkorn]] (Colonial-Era Britain)
}}
'''England''' (イギリス, ''Igirisu'') is a main character in the anime and manga series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He represents both the '''United Kingdom''' and England, and is part of the Allied Forces. The English dub refers to him as '''Britain''', a shortened term synonymous with United Kingdom.<ref name="Britain">{{cite web|title=The Guardian: Style Guide|url=http://www.theguardian.com/styleguide/b|accessdate=November 24, 2013}}</ref> Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#England|Arthur Kirkland]]''' (アーサー・カークランド, ''Āsā Kākurando'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:EnglandChibi.png|thumb|left|160px|A 'chibi' version of England.]]
===Appearance===
England has messy, short blond hair and lime-green eyes. According to France, he's rather slender. In World War II, he dresses in a green dress military uniform, which consists of a green jacket, a brown [[wikipedia:Sam Browne belt|Sam Browne belt]] (the over-the-right-shoulder-and-waist-belt), green pants tucked into his boots, off-white shirt (sort of off-yellow in the manga and webcomic in the colored drawings), a tie that's a shade of green that's slightly darker than the rest of his uniform, and brown boots that almost come up to his knees. Himaruya has stated that he dresses smart casual most of the time, and as a punk when he's out for fun. His [[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers Fanterms#Iggybrows|eyebrows]] are very prominent and bushy, despite that he apparently trims them. Himaruya mentions that his eyebrows were cursed into bushiness. They are a trait that is shared by his younger brother [[Sealand]], as well as [[Australia]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Wy]]. He also happens to be the same height as France.

In the original manga, his hair seemed to be golden blond, but in the first four seasons of the anime, it is bright yellow. The first four seasons of the anime also exaggerated the size of his eyebrows.

===Personality and Interests===
England is a fanciful, blunt, obstinate former pirate who used to torment [[Spain]]. In modern times he claims to be a gentleman; however, he is cynical, sharp-tongued, prone to rough speech, and yearns for the golden years. He often uses British vocabulary, such as 'bloody' and 'git'. He is noted for being horrible at cooking which has caused [[America]], his former charge, to have "bad" taste in food. England is also, apparently, the "king of losing things"<ref name="normallamp">{{cite web|title=イギリスと普通のランプ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/snn.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=April 13, 2016|trans_title=England and a Normal Lamp}}</ref>, and France has described him as "somehow extremely useless when it comes to matters not pertaining to himself or America". He can be described as "spacey" because of his strong belief in magic, spirits, fairies, and other fantasy creatures. He has the ability to perform magic, such as spells and curses, and can also summon demons and other magical creatures. He is able to communicate with supernatural beings and is not limited to creatures from his homeland, being able to interact with [[wikipedia:Youkai|youkai]] and spirits from Japanese folklore. He also happens to have fantasy friends, such as a flying bunny, unicorns, fairies, gnomes, and Captain Hook, but oddly enough he did not believe in Santa Claus until Finland came and brought them presents. Despite this, England often ridicules America's belief in aliens and [[Creatures of Hetalia#Tony|Tony]]. According to the author's notes, England's interests include embroidery, craftsmanship, literature, rock music, and giving scathing criticisms to America's movies.
He appears to be sharp-witted and surprisingly creative, although he seems to have rather bad luck. According to the author, he is rarely afraid of anything, and is rather interested in ghost stories, especially if he can use them to startle America. He also seems to be very stubborn and strong-willed and does not easily succumb to stress or pressure. He is shown to be startlingly mature at times and is very friendly with young or cute people and magical creatures. He also has a quite strong sense of responsibility and has been seen scolding France and America when they don't take things seriously. In some recent notes, the author has stated that England has a very rich and unlimited personality and that he can't decide whether England is a serious person or not.

Because of his status as an island nation, England is pretty distant and prefers to work alone. Perhaps because of this, he does not know how to express himself, leading to others often misunderstanding him. He is also depicted as being self-deprecating or [[wikipedia:Tsundere|tsundere]]. For example, despite his generally harsh behavior, he is definitely stated to have a softer side and seems to genuinely care for other nations. This is illustrated by the fact that he likes giving them advice, yet specifically mentions that he "does not do it because he's worried about them". Despite all this, he highly values his country's pride, and sometimes comes over as very arrogant. Despite his cynical, realistic view of the world, he is said to be a "quite a romanticist before he goes to sleep." When drunk, he suddenly becomes very nostalgic, and the next morning, he'll pretend that nothing has happened. Also, every year when the [[wikipedia:Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July]] comes around, his condition collapses.

In a blog post, England is depicted as not being able to swim to illustrate how British characters can't swim in movies.<ref name="blog entry 936">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-936.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 14, 2010|title=古い映画ばっかり見てます。クレイジーキャッツ好き好き。|trans_title="I'm watching nothing but old movies. I really like Crazy Cats."|language = Japanese|access date = September 5, 2014}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America was discovered as a small child by Finland and Sweden. Finland told England and France about his existence, and they proceeded to fight over who would be the child's older brother, though America chose England after the latter began to cry because he could not offer anything that compared to France's cooking. England cared for America as his "little brother" and visited America's home whenever he found the time, though he always needed to return to Europe after his visits. Only America was capable of liking or tolerating England's terrible cooking, resulting in England being delighted and America adopting the same "tasteless-ness." He also provided America with toys and clothes and was shown to be very affectionate to him, even letting America sleep in his bed when the latter couldn't sleep after reading horror stories. One day, when England came for a visit, he was surprised to find out that America had grown from a child into a teen and had become increasingly independent, no longer needing to rely on England.

Soon after, the Revolutionary War broke out and America fought England for his freedom and right to be his own nation. Near the end of the war, England, unable to shoot America when he had the opportunity, surrendered and allowed him be independent. While England cried in front of him, America stated "You used to be so...great."

This memory always makes England upset; when drunk, he is known for cursing America for leaving him (England once stated that 'someone left him heartbroken' for centuries, and it is assumed he refers to America), especially when the Fourth of July, or America's "birthday", arrives. The Revolutionary War caused a rift between the two and they constantly bicker and have disagreements. However, they are hinted as to truly care for each other.

===Canada===
''Main Article: [[Canada]]''

England gained Canada as his territory after a battle with France and for years afterwards, Canada would be very loyal to him.<ref name="world stars chapter 192">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[192話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/s6Ao3YaarJenuBy4/index.html|date=July 29, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 192}}</ref> Canada's devotion was so great, he refused to go against him during the American Revolution,<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> and accompanied him without regrets during the War of 1812.<ref name="world stars chapter 199">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[199話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=August 22, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 199}}</ref> When England fell gravely ill after losing in the American Revolution, Canada took care of him and he seemed extremely grateful for his presence and support.<ref name="world stars chapter 195">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[195話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/Ja6Fb7uxDNLDifjS/index.html|date=August 8, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 195}}</ref>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Despite the fact that both are members of the Allied forces, England and France have a deep-rooted historical rivalry. While they often have petty disagreements, they appear to respect each other and are quick to team up if a third party enters their argument. France once tried to marry England to save his country, even though neither of them really wanted it. In strips focusing on England's childhood, he is often picked on by a pre-teen France. On one occasion, he scoffs at England for not growing out his hair, but when England does let his hair grow, it turns into a mess; France teases him, saying he'll cut it into a "cool" style, cutting it the same way France keeps his hair. England refuses saying that he does not want to be mistaken for him. Then, France cuts it back to its original style, saying that the only style that would suit him would be a boring one. In '''Crossing Through the Year 1000''', the two younger countries are fooled into believing that the world will end soon, and England agrees to let France pretend to have conquered him, since it is only for a little while. They later reminisce about their childhood when Japan makes the same mistake.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

In '''Italy's Beautiful Architecture''', when England was younger, he complained on how France was always picking on him and his complicated relationship with his brothers, so Holy Roman Empire built an Italian-style house in his home as a present. But since the climate didn't match the style, England only sobbed back.

===Ireland===

Mentioned by Himaruya as having thick eyebrows, but ones with a "different" feel to them than the eyebrows that England and his brothers share. It is currently unknown what their relation to England is, or to Northern Ireland.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

When England finally decided to look out for friends, he thought Japan as a candidate. But Japan's boss wanted an alliance with Russia instead, leaving England very upset. Before England was about to give up and isolate himself once again, Japan came and said they could have an alliance and be lonely together, instead of obeying his boss.

The two are often shown enjoying each other's company.

===Liechtenstein===
''Main Article: [[Liechtenstein]]''

The two of them were featured together in a strip about soccer. They found out that the melodies of their anthems matched, which led to great confusion. Other than this, they don't interact much, though they seem to be quite friendly with each other.

===Norway===
''Main Article: [[Norway]]''

During the [[Christmas 2011]] event, England spots one of Norway's magical creatures and the two have a pleasant conversation about them. [[America]] appears to be watching them and states, "England has a new weird friend."<ref name="NorEngXmas2011">{{cite web|title=クリスマスの 3ページ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_3.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

At the end of the Seven Years' War, England sent a letter to Prussia to announce their alliance, due to wanting to fight against France.

In Prussia's blog at the April Fool's '09 event on Kitayume, Prussia tried out England's cooking as a request (much to England's delight), but found that even Prussia couldn't stomach it and he passed out for a while, leading the other nations to believe he had died. England then vowed to make Prussia and everyone else acknowledge his cooking skills the "next time".

===Romania===
''Main Article: [[Romania]]''

In the anime adaption of the Advance! Newspaper Club! strips. Romania was shown in the Magic club along with England, where he revealed the activities of the club after Germany broke the spoon he was instructed by England to bend.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

It appears that whenever England tries summoning demons, he always ends up summoning Russia instead. Russia seems to hold some kind of grudge towards England, so the air between them isn't pleasant, as he's said that England always gets in his way.

===Sealand===
''Main Article: [[Sealand]]''

Sealand is England's youngest brother, an abandoned naval fort who declared himself a nation at the end of WWII.<ref name="ea">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ea.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=シーランド君です！|accessdate = September 21, 2012|trans_title=It's Sealand-kun!}}</ref> The two always bicker because Sealand wants to be recognized as a full-fledged nation and often sneaks into conferences the other countries attend (such as the G8, in which Sealand pretended to be [[Canada]]).<ref name="cnd">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|accessdate=January 26, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, fly!}}</ref> In '''This Kind of Sealand is OO, '''England has a nightmare about the earth around Sealand rising up, causing Sealand to become taller than him. Despite being called "Jerk England" and being promised that he will one day bow to him, England, though annoyed, does look out for Sealand.<ref name="ea"/>

===Seychelles===
''Main Article: [[Seychelles]]''

During their first meeting in the Gakuen Hetalia universe, England snaps a dog collar onto Seychelles and claims her as his colony. He uses her like a servant in the game, though they occasionally are able to get along. In one of Seychelles's appearances in the comic, she is shown to be angry at England.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

In the late-1500's, England, jealous of Spain, decided to use his pirates to dethrone Spain. Whenever Spain complained about it, England gave the false excuse that the pirates were giving him trouble as well. However, when Spain came back to protest one day, he saw England giving an award ceremony for the work of the privateers.

Spain was eventually beaten so badly he eventually had to give up his seat of power to England.

===Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland===

It has been mentioned that England has brothers, one representing '''Scotland''', and the others presumably '''Wales''' and '''Northern Ireland''', whom hated him and used to drive him away with stones and arrows when he was a child, and even went as far as to mail him curses. In one of non-linear strips, it is implied by England that his brothers only shoots him arrows whenever he meets them.

==Appearances==
[[File:EnglandAnime.png|thumb|200px|England in Episode 11]]
===Anime===
England first appeared in [[Episode 01]] where he disagreed with America's plan to stop global warming and later fighting with France before being stopped by Germany.

In the anime, his hair is a vivid yellow, rather than the mousy or reddish blond used in the manga illustrations. His eyebrows are also exaggerated. In ''The Beautiful World'', his hair is changed to the golden blond seen in most manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:England-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Daisuke Hirose]] as England.]]
England appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Daisuke Hirose]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*He is referred to as '''United Kingdom''', or '''UK''' for short, in most merchandise and in his character design on the official anime website. In other instances, however, he is referred to as '''England''', most notably in [[Gakuen Hetalia]] and the English-language preview for '''America's Cleaning of the Storage'''. The Japanese word ''Igirisu'' means ''Britain'' but is sometimes used to refer to England (normally rendered as ''Ingurando'' in katakana or ''eikoku'' in kanji) in colloquial speech. A note by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] confirms that he would only be known as "England" to his brothers, while he would be known as "UK" to the others.
*The English dub refers to him as '''Britain'''. According to FUNimation, this was a request from the Japanese anime producers.
[[Image:OriginalUK.gif|thumb|right|The Original UK character design as seen in ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''.]]
*Todd Haberkorn was originally cast as England in the FUNimation dub, while an unidentified actor was cast as Italy. After the actor for Italy dropped out of the dub mid-production, Haberkorn was cast as Italy and Scott Freeman was cast as England. However, Haberkorn's lines were retained for England's slightly younger colonial-era self in the ''Storage'' episodes.
*Although he's always called ''Igirisu'' in the manga and anime, historically, he would be known as simply England up until the 18th century, when [[wikipedia:Kingdom of Great Britain|The Kingdom of Great Britain]] was formed, uniting both England and Scotland (the ''Act of Union of Wales and England'' had already taken place 1536-1543). In the early 19th century, Ireland was added, creating [[wikipedia:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland]]. After Ireland split to declare itself independent in 1919, the [[wikipedia:Irish War of Independence|Irish War of Independence]] waged until 1922, when it became the ''Irish Free State''. Six of the 32 counties of Ireland (mostly from the province of Ulster where there was a great English/Scottish population) rejoined the UK while the other 26 counties formed the Republic of Ireland.
*A '''UK''' character is actually first seen at the end of '''Hetalia: Chapter 1''', however, his design was not yet completely finalized. He appears as a short-haired man with a ''UK'' label on his shirt and with somewhat thinner eyebrows. Notes in the special booklet for the third volume of the published manga reveal that England was originally to have normal eyebrows, as well as the appearance of a middle-aged man who dressed much younger. Himaruya decided to give him thicker eyebrows, as he liked the idea of a character having brows modeled after a [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]].
*He appears to be modeled after the character '''Hikone Kalom''' from Himaruya's other webcomic '''Barjona Bombers''', though he is the exact opposite of Kalom in personality.
*Himaruya once stated that his eyebrows are actually trimmed, although they don't appear that way since they still remain thick in appearance. He has also stated that '''Ireland''' has thicker eyebrows, but with a "different feel" to them.
*England mentions in his version of [[Marukaite Chikyuu (England)|Marukaite Chikyuu]] that "My tattoo really hurts, but it's a hot six-string!" (''six-string'' meaning ''electric guitar''). This may indicate he has a tattoo.
*England states in the Christmas 2011 event that he hates firecrackers, but an explanation to why is never given.<ref name="Christmas2011Pg7">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_7.html|title=「クリスマス2011 7ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|page=7|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 7}}</ref>

==References==
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America

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{{Nation
| name = America<br>アメリカ
| continent = NORTH
| image = America0.png
| country = [[Image:USFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:United States|The United States of America]]
| human = [[Human names#America|Alfred F. Jones]] (アルフレッド・F・ジョーンズ, ''Arufureddo F. Joonzu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| age = 19<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 04<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=43|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 177 cm (5'9.6")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]<br>Ryoko Shimizu (Young America, drama CD "Prologue")<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (Young America, anime)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Osamu Ikeda]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Eric Vale]]<br>[[Luci Christian]] (Young)
}}

'''America''' (アメリカ, ''Amerika'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#America|Alfred F. Jones]]''' (アルフレッド・F・ジョーンズ, Arufureddo F. Jōnzu).<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:AmericaChibi.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of America.]]
===Appearance===
He has short blond hair with an ahoge, representing [[wikipedia:Nantucket|Nantucket]], sticking up and sky blue eyes. He wears a tan uniform and a brown bomber jacket with a '50' on the back (for the fifty states). His glasses are said to represent the state of [[wikipedia:Texas|Texas]]. America is often shown holding a hamburger or a large-sized soft drink (usually a cola) and flashing a thumbs-up.

When America initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn smoother, parted in the center, and with no ahoge. Eventually, as the art style changed, Himaruya added in the strand and made America's hair slightly wilder. America also was shown to have his pants tucked into his boots in older designs, but more modern artwork depicts him wearing his pants over the boots.

In Volume 5, his body type was described as being like that of a high school jock. Though he shows paranoia over his increasing weight, it is said to actually be muscle.

===Personality and Interests===
America is a cheerful, energetic and somewhat conceited young man who is obsessed with heroes, justice, and freedom. He has the habit of sticking his nose into everyone's business, which causes him to have difficulty making friends. He loves hamburgers and junk food, to the point of obsession, and can even eat strange and inedible things due to inheriting [[England]]'s sense of taste (or lack thereof). America is also known for not being aware of how "the atmosphere" is when he is around others (which, at one point, he was told to read it), but it has been noted that it is not that he lacks the ability to "assess the situation", he simply chooses not to. On multiple occasions, it has been shown that, when calm or serious, America can become very logical, reading further into things than he usually would, and actually reading the atmosphere. This is shown in the movie ''Paint It White'', where he suggests to infiltrate the enemy base, something that the others quickly accept which is unusual. His profile states that his hobbies are sports, games, and making movies. Furthermore, in the side-story '''Black Ships Have Come''', when introducing himself to [[Japan]], he states that his hobbies are "quick-draw, archaeology, and adventures" (which is translated to Japan as America's hobby being lechery). He possesses an abnormal amount of strength, shown even as a child by easily swinging a full-grown buffalo around, and has been once seen running around dragging a heavy Rolls Royce, belonging to England, behind him for an hour in order to ask permission to borrow it. In the '''NotoSama 6''' game, America was able to stop a car with the heel of his foot.

He is shown to be ignorant of the geography outside his own home, believing that maps of the United States constitute the "world map" and that he can simply get to other countries by car travel. He is shown becoming concerned about his weight in the strip '''Supersize You!''' and it is mentioned that he has invented strange diet machines as well as becoming obsessed with exercise (which has caused him to become paranoid about his rising weight, as he is unaware of his building muscle). Aside from being afraid of ghosts and weighing scales, he also fears [[wikipedia:Marmite|Marmite]]. In '''Hetalia Fantasia 2''' it is revealed that America has at least 238 weaknesses, one of those being [[wikipedia:Dora The Explorer|Dora The Explorer]]. As America is obsessed with heroes and happy endings, he hopes that his future will be that way. He also seems to like cars and has a car collection, as it is said that he has several, including a Mustang, a remodeled Caprice, a 1955 Thunderbird, and a DeLorean modeled after the car in the movie ''Back to the Future''.<ref name="blog entry 1596">{{cite web|title=もこもこ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1596.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=November 12, 2014|trans_title=Snug and Warm}}</ref>

Though he is friends with an alien named [[Creatures of Hetalia#Tony|Tony]] and his friends, he does not believe in England's magical friends, fairies, or unicorns. The only time he can actually see fairies and other such beings is on Halloween.<ref name="merryhalo">{{cite web|title=めりーはろうぃーん！|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hllp.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Merry Halloween!}}</ref>

In the 2010 Christmas event, he said that he was jealous of all of the kids in his country that get presents from their fathers. This may be a reference to America's fast growth and young age, and how he missed out on a lot of childhood things by growing physically mature so quickly, as well as what seems to be the lack of parents for most of the nations (as opposed to elder siblings).

==Relationships==
===Belarus===
''Main Article: [[Belarus]]''

America became a sort of big brother to her after she attempted to separate herself from her brother after the fall of the Soviet Union. However, she tired him out a lot in doing so, and he tried to get rid of her the same as Russia did.<ref name="Russisters">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=55|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> She's annoyed by American ghosts (as they're very conspicuous) and going to America's house, though she seems to enjoy the famous haunted mansion, the Winchester mystery house, and went there with Russia despite being irritated at having to visit America.<ref name="sealat">{{cite video game |title=すっごい！シーランド君とラトビアちゃん |developer=Himaruya Hidekaz |date=January 19, 2011 |platform=PC |language=Japanese}}</ref>

===Canada===
''Main Article: [[Canada]]''

Canada is America's kind-hearted brother. As children, the two grew up separately until [[England]] eventually took Canada on a trip to meet America, who wound up becoming bored with him and forgetting him shortly into their first meeting.<ref name="Fly Canada">{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, Fly!}}</ref> While they are later shown to have gotten along quite well, Canada could not match America's rapid growth and development and he was not able to mature at the same time as his brother, causing him to remain a child while America began to reach his adolescence.<ref name="world stars chapter 180">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[180話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=June 17, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 19, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 180}}</ref> A rift occurred between the two after Canada refused to join America's side during the American Revolution, with America believing Canada had too much affection for England.<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> This tense relationship continued for many years afterwards.<ref name="world stars chapter 197">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[197話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TmPNvWfrOQUhVohD/index.html|date=August 15, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 197}}</ref>

In their adulthood, Canada is frequently overshadowed by America and has even been mistaken for him more than once. America and the other nations also tend to forget that he exists, but there are times, such as in [[Episode 44]], where Canada comes to talk to America, and America has no trouble recognizing him and seeing him. America also visits Canada's house on occasion and is seen to be the one Canada spends the most time with. They seem to have a healthy sibling relationship, despite Canada's passive aggressive resentment and America's cluelessness.

In ''World☆Stars'', America is shown to secretly admire Canada's personality to get along with everyone (despite Canada's desire to change it), calling him "blessed" to have such an ability.<ref name="world stars chapter 177">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[177話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/iEXt3QfLnW9YuwZN/index.html|date=June 6, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 177}}</ref> He is also shown to be taken aback by how much Canada knows about his politics and entertainment, while he knows very little about Canada's.<ref name="world stars chapter 179">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[179話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TrN9WvsPPftAcDFn/index.html|date=June 13, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 179}}</ref>

===Cuba===
''Main Article: [[Cuba]]''

Cuba does not get along with America; their relationship has failed to the point of "diplomatic miscommunication". Though he has yet to interact with America in the series, he displays violent outbursts when he sees Canada and believes him to be America.<ref name="Fly Canada">{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, Fly!}}</ref>

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

After America was discovered as a small child by Finland, England adopted and raised him like a younger brother, caring for him with adoration and teaching him how to be a nation. When the Revolutionary War came, America declared his independence and split from England, creating a huge rift between the two that still is present, if only less severe. As part of the Allied Forces, they manage to work together, although England often disagrees with the unusual ideas that America presents and America teases England about everything from his cooking, his style of dress, and his "old" age. They are shown to be always bickering but it is hinted the two truly care for one another.
Although they do argue on a regular basis, America tends to get upset when he and England don't patch things up. When England didn't give him chocolates for Valentine's Day, he sulked about it. He also grew concerned for England when he was sick and feigned glee at his "death", knowing it would shock him into waking up.

===Estonia===
''Main Article: [[Estonia]]''

Estonia finds all his websites hacked with each site displaying a drawing of Chibirussia. Immediately, Estonia accuses Russia of the dirty deed, but naturally, Russia denies it. In order to solve the mystery, Estonia hires America to trace the hack.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

Finland was shown to be the first one to discover America in ''Finland's Holiday Home''; after mentioning it to him, Sweden decides to try to capture him, but they both end up being beaten up by [[Netherlands|Holland]]. Finland also is the one who tells France and England about America. While the two argue over who the boy looks most like, Finland asks if America looks like him. There is a resemblance, but both France and England deny it.<ref name="sntr">{{cite web|title=新大陸アメリカ争奪合戦|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/stnr.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2008|accessdate=March 6, 2013|trans_title=The Battle for America}}</ref>

There is not much more interaction between Finland and America, though in the '''2010 Christmas Event''', after listening to America express his jealousy for the children who receive presents from their fathers, Finland suggested that, since America shared his genes from the colonization days, America could think of him as his papa. America responded with "I might be able to if you looked older", to which Finland responded, "I'll wear a beard!"<ref>{{cite web|title=ねこちゃんとクリスマス！クリスマス2010-2011|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas2011.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=October 6, 2012|trans_title=Cat and Christmas! Christmas 2010-2011}}</ref> In a 2009 blog post, it was stated America learned to make log houses because of the leftovers he had left.<ref name="blog-611">{{cite web|title=ログハウス|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-611.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 4, 2009|accessdate=August 2, 2015|trans_title=Log House}}</ref>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

As a baby, America was fought over by both France and England, with England becoming the winner. Despite him being England's rival, America holds no hate for France, likely because of his contributions to America's independence. Even though France always refers to himself as "onii-san" and treats America similar to a younger sibling, America has never referred to him as such. France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip''' America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

After a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty, celebrating America's 100th year of official independence in '''The Story of The Statue of Liberty'''. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked for such things not to be shown in public. When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion, however, whatever was said was censored out; later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', it seems that France had lied about a snack diet being a great way to lose weight. This revelation came after France stumbled into a dungeon area that he believed America had based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he became very emotional. He then goes on about how much he always knew America loved his culture and how grateful he is for it, but this is never verified by America himself.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]] ''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1, they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]] ''

In '''Black Ships have Come''', America rather forcefully convinces Japan to open up his borders, leaving him frustrated. Apparently, the relationship gets better, since in '''Japan and The Footsteps of Westernization''', America visits his house. He introduces "table-turning" to Japan, asking what he would like to question the table about. Japan eventually ends up confiding that, while he is happy to be opening up his borders and meeting new people, he is fearful of not being able to get along with other countries. He then goes on to request that America ask if he will be able to make new friends, and America promptly makes the table shift once, exclaiming "That means the answer's yes!"

In modern-day strips, these two get along well. They share a love of technology and video games and are frequently at each others' houses to play them together. Differences between the American and Japanese culture and lifestyle are often explored using these two, such as in '''Traits of Japanese People that America-Kuns Have Noticed''', and '''Why Americans Love Spring'''.

===Korea===
"Main Article: [[Korea]]"

The only time they had shown to actually be interacting in the webcomics was during a meeting, where Korea disagreed with Japan while agreeing with America, though America and Japan had already agreed.
America and Korea were also both in the "Do your best! Japanese snacks!" strip, but they did not interact. And Korea mentioned America in the "Breasts are Forever" strip, when Japan turns down Korea's request to touch his chest and Korea declares that "If you don't let me touch them, I'll make a movie... and then show it to America later..." It isn't clear why he'd want to watch it with America, but one can assume it is because of their historically close friendship.

===Lithuania===
''Main Article: [[Lithuania]]''

After falling into poverty due to WWI, Lithuania started to work for America as his housekeeper, finding himself a happy freedom in the process. When the [[wikipedia:Great_Depression|Great Depression]] hit, Lithuania found himself having to return back home with [[Russia]].

It seems like Lithuania actually cares for America since in [[Episode 29]] he asks Russia about him, although a trembling [[Estonia]] interrupts to remind him that he can't talk to Russia about America. He also was one of the people who went to America's birthday party.

===Molossia===
''Main Article: [[Molossia]]''

In one of the Christmas 2011 bonus requests, Molossia is embarrassed about accidentally exposing his softer side to Sealand and the other micronations, so he's on edge and ends up snapping at America. America expresses his surprise and says that Molossia used to be such a mild person, much to Molossia's embarrassment. Footnotes explain that Molossia can't "lift his head against America" and is shown exchanging a polite greeting with him in an omake illustration.<ref name="AngryMolo">{{cite web|title=お正月漫画|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_re.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=New Year's Comic}}</ref>

=== Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Though there hasn't been much interaction between them, it was revealed that Prussia trained America in combat for the Revolutionary War. Initially, he was worried about how he didn't know what he was thinking and told himself to be cautious. However, after Prussia introduced himself he thought Prussia was friendly; he later realized that he was being serious when he said that his training methods were harsh, as they were like torture.<ref name="training-abuse">{{cite web|title=アメリカとプロイセン|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 30th 2011|accessdate=December 29, 2011|trans_title=America and Prussia}}</ref> In more modern times, on a day the countries had gone to the beach, Prussia and America had a swimming race. According to Prussia, America swims very quickly, like a shark, making it impossible for him to win.<ref name="Oresamablog-1">{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref> In the drama CD, Prussia lost because a wave knocked him back.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

In one of the first meetings of the Allied Forces, America tells everyone that their roles in the upcoming battles are to be his support. When Russia asks what America himself will be doing, America replies, "I'll be the hero, of course!"
During the Cold War, America's boss ordered him to call up Russia and tell him to make 25 cm (9 in.). condoms in order to destroy the Russian will to fight. Russia replied that it will be extremely hard to make, but does it anyway. When the package came, Russia had attached a note on the package saying, "I hope it fits," with it being labeled size "Extra-small".

In one strip, when an economic crisis hit Lithuania's house, he went to America's house to work as a housekeeper in order to gain money. Russia visited America to check on Lithuania and explained to America to treat him well, and then made a threatening expression and said, "he is my ex, after all."

In modern day, they are still shown to passive-aggressive towards each other. During one of America's birthday parties, Russia gave America extra-small condoms as a joke (a reference to when America had tried to destroy the Russian will to fight during WWII) and a ticket to Siberia with no return ticket, in which America responds that he'll make sure to blow his nose with it if he has a cold. While Russia 'laughs', a tense and scary aura emanates from both of them.
When Estonia's blog was hacked, he immediately suspected Russia, as a cute picture of Russia, along with pro-Russian graphics, had been placed all over. America offered to help Estonia catch the real culprit, but it turned out to be a citizen of Estonia instead.

==Appearances==
[[Image:AmericaAnime.PNG|thumb|200px|right|America in the anime]]
===Anime===
America makes his first appearance at the beginning of [[Episode 01]] where he announces his plan to stop global warming.

His childhood is spotlighted numerous times in the anime, including [[Episode 25]] and [[Episode 39: The Battle For America, Part 1|Episode 39]] and [[Episode 40: The Battle For America, Part 2|Episode 40]], which tells of how France and England battled each other over his ownership.

In a minor difference from the manga design, the '50' was left off of America's jacket in the anime adaptation.

In Hetalia: The Beautiful World, America's hair had a lighter shade.

===Musical===
[[File:America-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Ryūko Isogai]] as America.]]
America appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryūko Isogai]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the [[wikipedia:Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]] of '''July 4th, 1776''', when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the U.S. Continental Congress.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*Although commonly referred to as '''America''', some merchandise refer to him by the full term '''United States Of America''', or simply '''U.S.''' for short.
* In some fanart, he is portrayed with a rabbit, as "U.S.A." can also be "usa" (a shortening of the word "usagi"), which means "bunny" in Japanese. The child version of America was also shown to have a bunny following him, when he first met the older nations.
[[File:Earlyamerica_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early America as seen in vol 3.]]
*According to Himaruya, America's personality was based off of his teacher's. The same teacher is said to have a strong disinterest in world geography. Meanwhile, America's appearance is based off of that of a Canadian that Himaruya met when he went to America.
*Notes in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[volume 3]] revealed that America was originally intended to be smarter and more cheeky, but evolved into a "Go for it!" type of character. Himaruya noted that in retrospect, the original character personality would have been harder to use.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In a set of character notes, it is revealed that America has mingled a lot with Germanic blood, and that he was insecure for having no history of his own before England adopted him.
*In '''England, Dreaming About The Past''', it was revealed by a sleeping England that America used to wet his bed when he was younger.
*It is a source of debate among fans as to whether it is America or Canada that is the older of the two brothers (with Hidekaz Himaruya having not confirmed a set age difference between the two). A common fanon assumption is that the two are twins, due to their similarities and the fact that Canada is easily mistaken for America (due to having the same face), though the two do not share the same day of birth. Supporters of the twin theory point out the nations' birthdays merely refer to their date of independence or unification, and that a "nation" may not have an official birthday in the same sense as humans.
*The number '50' on his jacket, representing the 50 states, is historically incorrect. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959 and Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959, both after the end of World War II, the time in which the story primarily takes place. This is most likely the reason the '50' is not present in the anime adaption.
*When asked by a fan what the "F" stood for in America's human name, Himaruya mentioned that he originally was thinking of the name Foster, but played around with the idea of Franklin or Fuck as well, leaving it open ended. <ref name="blog entry 1095">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 25, 2011|title=リクエストもろもろ|trans_title="Various requests"|language = Japanese|access date = September 6, 2014}}</ref>
*In the strip '''Until It Becomes Buried in the Cabinets''', America stars in a hair iron commercial. An off screen voice refers to him by his human name of Alfred.<ref name="rainyday">{{cite web|title=■タンスの肥やしになるまで■|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/amnh.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Until It Becomes Buried in the Cabinets}}</ref>
*In response to a question from a fan on Himaruya's blog, it was stated that in addition to America's glasses representing Texas, his glasses are "a prop to show you he's normally disguising his power." This pays homage to the American cartoon trope where the hero conceals his identity with a pair of glasses. However, America still feels like a hero even with them on. <ref name="blog entry 1578">{{cite web|title=おまけ７|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1578.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 6, 2014|accessdate=November 6, 2014|trans_title=Omake 7}}</ref>
*America is also said to have several cars, including a Mustang, a remodeled Caprice, a 1955 Thunderbird, and a DeLorean modeled after the car in the movie ''Back to the Future''..<ref name="blog entry 1596">{{cite web|title=もこもこ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1596.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=November 12, 2014|trans_title=Snug and Warm}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Nation
| name = America<br>アメリカ
| continent = NORTH
| image = America0.png
| country = [[Image:USFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:United States|The United States of America]]
| human = [[Human names#America|Alfred F. Jones]] (アルフレッド・F・ジョーンズ, ''Arufureddo F. Joonzu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| age = 19<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = July 04<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=43|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 177 cm (5'9.6")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]<br>Ryoko Shimizu (Young America, drama CD "Prologue")<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (Young America, anime)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Osamu Ikeda]] (''[[The Code for Frower of Iris|Flower of Iris]]'')
| english = [[Eric Vale]]<br>[[Luci Christian]] (Young)
}}

'''America''' (アメリカ, ''Amerika'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Allied Forces. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#America|Alfred F. Jones]]''' (アルフレッド・F・ジョーンズ, Arufureddo F. Jōnzu).<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:AmericaChibi.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of America.]]
===Appearance===
He has short blond hair with an ahoge, representing [[wikipedia:Nantucket|Nantucket]], sticking up and sky blue eyes. He wears a tan uniform and a brown bomber jacket with a '50' on the back (for the fifty states). His glasses are said to represent the state of [[wikipedia:Texas|Texas]]. America is often shown holding a hamburger or a large-sized soft drink (usually a cola) and flashing a thumbs-up.

When America initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn smoother, parted in the center, and with no ahoge. Eventually, as the art style changed, Himaruya added in the strand and made America's hair slightly wilder. America also was shown to have his pants tucked into his boots in older designs, but more modern artwork depicts him wearing his pants over the boots.

In Volume 5, his body type was described as being like that of a high school jock. Though he shows paranoia over his increasing weight, it is said to actually be muscle.

===Personality and Interests===
America is a cheerful, energetic and somewhat conceited young man who is obsessed with heroes, justice, and freedom. He has the habit of sticking his nose into everyone's business, which causes him to have difficulty making friends. He loves hamburgers and junk food, to the point of obsession, and can even eat strange and inedible things due to inheriting [[England]]'s sense of taste (or lack thereof). America is also known for not being aware of how "the atmosphere" is when he is around others (which, at one point, he was told to read it), but it has been noted that it is not that he lacks the ability to "assess the situation", he simply chooses not to. On multiple occasions, it has been shown that, when calm or serious, America can become very logical, reading further into things than he usually would, and actually reading the atmosphere. This is shown in the movie ''Paint It White'', where he suggests to infiltrate the enemy base, something that the others quickly accept which is unusual. His profile states that his hobbies are sports, games, and making movies. Furthermore, in the side-story '''Black Ships Have Come''', when introducing himself to [[Japan]], he states that his hobbies are "quick-draw, archaeology, and adventures" (which is translated to Japan as America's hobby being lechery). He possesses an abnormal amount of strength, shown even as a child by easily swinging a full-grown buffalo around, and has been once seen running around dragging a heavy Rolls Royce, belonging to England, behind him for an hour in order to ask permission to borrow it. In the '''NotoSama 6''' game, America was able to stop a car with the heel of his foot.

He is shown to be ignorant of the geography outside his own home, believing that maps of the United States constitute the "world map" and that he can simply get to other countries by car travel. He is shown becoming concerned about his weight in the strip '''Supersize You!''' and it is mentioned that he has invented strange diet machines as well as becoming obsessed with exercise (which has caused him to become paranoid about his rising weight, as he is unaware of his building muscle). Aside from being afraid of ghosts and weighing scales, he also fears [[wikipedia:Marmite|Marmite]]. In '''Hetalia Fantasia 2''' it is revealed that America has at least 238 weaknesses, one of those being [[wikipedia:Dora The Explorer|Dora The Explorer]]. As America is obsessed with heroes and happy endings, he hopes that his future will be that way. He also seems to like cars and has a car collection, as it is said that he has several, including a Mustang, a remodeled Caprice, a 1955 Thunderbird, and a DeLorean modeled after the car in the movie ''Back to the Future''.<ref name="blog entry 1596">{{cite web|title=もこもこ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1596.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=November 12, 2014|trans_title=Snug and Warm}}</ref>

Though he is friends with an alien named [[Creatures of Hetalia#Tony|Tony]] and his friends, he does not believe in England's magical friends, fairies, or unicorns. The only time he can actually see fairies and other such beings is on Halloween.<ref name="merryhalo">{{cite web|title=めりーはろうぃーん！|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hllp.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Merry Halloween!}}</ref>

In the 2010 Christmas event, he said that he was jealous of all of the kids in his country that get presents from their fathers. This may be a reference to America's fast growth and young age, and how he missed out on a lot of childhood things by growing physically mature so quickly, as well as what seems to be the lack of parents for most of the nations (as opposed to elder siblings).

==Relationships==
===Belarus===
''Main Article: [[Belarus]]''

America became a sort of big brother to her after she attempted to separate herself from her brother after the fall of the Soviet Union. However, she tired him out a lot in doing so, and he tried to get rid of her the same as Russia did.<ref name="Russisters">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2008|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 2|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=55|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref> She's annoyed by American ghosts (as they're very conspicuous) and going to America's house, though she seems to enjoy the famous haunted mansion, the Winchester mystery house, and went there with Russia despite being irritated at having to visit America.<ref name="sealat">{{cite video game |title=すっごい！シーランド君とラトビアちゃん |developer=Himaruya Hidekaz |date=January 19, 2011 |platform=PC |language=Japanese}}</ref>

===Canada===
''Main Article: [[Canada]]''

Canada is America's kind-hearted brother. As children, the two grew up separately until [[England]] eventually took Canada on a trip to meet America, who wound up becoming bored with him and forgetting him shortly into their first meeting.<ref name="Fly Canada">{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, Fly!}}</ref> While they are later shown to have gotten along quite well, Canada could not match America's rapid growth and development and he was not able to mature at the same time as his brother, causing him to remain a child while America began to reach his adolescence.<ref name="world stars chapter 180">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[180話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/erFQoM4gZbIR0HEY/index.html|date=June 17, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 19, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 180}}</ref> A rift occurred between the two after Canada refused to join America's side during the American Revolution, with America believing Canada had too much affection for England.<ref name="world stars chapter 181">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[181話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/gFvfcU9iKRf6LjAz/index.html|date=June 20, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=July 13, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 181}}</ref> This tense relationship continued for many years afterwards.<ref name="world stars chapter 197">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[197話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TmPNvWfrOQUhVohD/index.html|date=August 15, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=August 23, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 197}}</ref>

In their adulthood, Canada is frequently overshadowed by America and has even been mistaken for him more than once. America and the other nations also tend to forget that he exists, but there are times, such as in [[Episode 44]], where Canada comes to talk to America, and America has no trouble recognizing him and seeing him. America also visits Canada's house on occasion and is seen to be the one Canada spends the most time with. They seem to have a healthy sibling relationship, despite Canada's passive aggressive resentment and America's cluelessness.

In ''World☆Stars'', America is shown to secretly admire Canada's personality to get along with everyone (despite Canada's desire to change it), calling him "blessed" to have such an ability.<ref name="world stars chapter 177">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[177話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/iEXt3QfLnW9YuwZN/index.html|date=June 6, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 177}}</ref> He is also shown to be taken aback by how much Canada knows about his politics and entertainment, while he knows very little about Canada's.<ref name="world stars chapter 179">{{cite web|title=<nowiki>[179話]</nowiki>ヘタリア World☆Stars|url=http://www.shonenjump.com/p/sp/hetalia/TrN9WvsPPftAcDFn/index.html|date=June 13, 2016|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=June 14, 2016|transtitle=Hetalia World☆Stars Chapter 179}}</ref>

===Cuba===
''Main Article: [[Cuba]]''

Cuba does not get along with America; their relationship has failed to the point of "diplomatic discommunication". Though he has yet to interact with America in the series, he displays violent outbursts when he sees Canada and believes him to be America.<ref name="Fly Canada">{{cite web|title=飛び越せ！カナダさん|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/cnd.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=Fly, Canada-san, Fly!}}</ref>

===England/UK/Britain===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

After America was discovered as a small child by Finland, England adopted and raised him like a younger brother, caring for him with adoration and teaching him how to be a nation. When the Revolutionary War came, America declared his independence and split from England, creating a huge rift between the two that still is present, if only less severe. As part of the Allied Forces, they manage to work together, although England often disagrees with the unusual ideas that America presents and America teases England about everything from his cooking, his style of dress, and his "old" age. They are shown to be always bickering but it is hinted the two truly care for one another.
Although they do argue on a regular basis, America tends to get upset when he and England don't patch things up. When England didn't give him chocolates for Valentine's Day, he sulked about it. He also grew concerned for England when he was sick and feigned glee at his "death", knowing it would shock him into waking up.

===Estonia===
''Main Article: [[Estonia]]''

Estonia finds all his websites hacked with each site displaying a drawing of Chibirussia. Immediately, Estonia accuses Russia of the dirty deed, but naturally Russia denies it. In order to solve the mystery, Estonia hires America to trace the hack.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

Finland was shown to be the first one to discover America in '''Finland's Holiday Home'''; after mentioning it to him, Sweden decides to try to capture him, but they both end up being beat up by [[Netherlands|Holland]]. Finland also is the one who tells France and England about America. While the two argue over who the boy looks most like, Finland asks if America looks like him. There is a resemblance, but both France and England deny it.<ref name="sntr">{{cite web|title=新大陸アメリカ争奪合戦|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/stnr.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2008|accessdate=March 6, 2013|trans_title=The Battle for America}}</ref>

There is not much more interaction between Finland and America, though in the '''2010 Christmas Event''', after listening to America express his jealousy for the children who receive presents from their fathers, Finland suggested that, since America shared his genes from the colonization days, America could think of him as his papa. America responded with "I might be able to if you looked older", to which Finland responded "I'll wear a beard!"<ref>{{cite web|title=ねこちゃんとクリスマス！クリスマス2010-2011|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/xmas2011.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=October 6, 2012|trans_title=Cat and Christmas! Christmas 2010-2011}}</ref> In a 2009 blog post, it was stated America learned to make log houses because of the leftovers he had left.<ref name="blog-611">{{cite web|title=ログハウス|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-611.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=July 4, 2009|accessdate=August 2, 2015|trans_title=Log House}}</ref>

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

As a baby, America was fought over by both France and England, with England becoming the winner. Despite him being England's rival, America holds no hate for France, likely because of his contributions to America's independence. Even though France always refers to himself as "onii-san" and treats America similar to a younger sibling, America has never referred to him as such. France has offered to feed America his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young America stated that both France's and England's cooking were "sweet and tasty". In the strip''' America's Brewster F2A Buffalo''' France refuses to offer a depressed America a drink after he has a horrible day, stating that he is still a child.

After a lot of hard work on his part, France presented America with a dismembered Statue of Liberty, celebrating America's 100th year of official independence in '''The Story of The Statue of Liberty'''. In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which America asked for such things not to be shown in public. When America went on a diet in '''Supersize You''', he asked France for a suggestion, however, whatever was said was censored out; later in the '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 C.D.''', it seems that France had lied about a snack diet being a great way to lose weight. This revelation came after France stumbled into a dungeon area that he believed America had based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he became very emotional. He then goes on about how much he always knew America loved his culture and how grateful he is for it, but this is never verified by America himself.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]] ''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1 they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]] ''

In '''Black Ships have Come''', America rather forcefully convinces Japan to open up his borders, leaving him frustrated. Apparently the relationship gets better, since in '''Japan and The Footsteps of Westernization''', America visits his house. He introduces "table turning" to Japan, asking what he would like to question the table about. Japan eventually ends up confiding that, while he is happy to be opening up his borders and meeting new people, he is fearful of not being able to get along with other countries. He then goes on to request that America ask if he will be able to make new friends, and America promptly makes the table shift once, exclaiming "That means the answer's yes!"

In modern-day strips, these two get along well. They share a love of technology and video games, and are frequently at each others' houses to play them together. Differences between the American and Japanese culture and lifestyle are often explored using these two, such as in '''Traits of Japanese People that America-Kuns Have Noticed''', and '''Why Americans Love Spring'''.

===Korea===
"Main Article: [[Korea]]"

The only time they had shown to actually be interacting in the webcomics was during a meeting, where Korea disagreed with Japan while agreeing with America, though America and Japan had already agreed.
America and Korea were also both in the "Do your best! Japanese snacks!" strip, but they did not interact. And Korea mentioned America in the "Breasts are Forever" strip, when Japan turns down Korea's request to touch his chest and Korea declares that "If you don't let me touch them, I'll make a movie... and then show it to America later..." It isn't clear why he'd want to watch it with America, but one can assume it is because of their historically close friendship.

===Lithuania===
''Main Article: [[Lithuania]]''

After falling into poverty due to WWI, Lithuania started to work for America as his housekeeper, finding himself a happy freedom in the process. When the [[wikipedia:Great_Depression|Great Depression]] hit, Lithuania found himself having to return back home with [[Russia]].

It seems like Lithuania actually cares for America since in [[Episode 29]] he asks Russia about him, although a trembling [[Estonia]] interrupts to remind him that he can't talk to Russia about America. He also was one of the people who went to America's birthday party.

===Molossia===
''Main Article: [[Molossia]]''

In one of the Christmas 2011 bonus requests, Molossia is embarrassed about accidentally exposing his softer side to Sealand and the other micronations, so he's on edge and ends up snapping at America. America expresses his surprise and says that Molossia used to be such a mild person, much to Molossia's embarrassment. Footnotes explain that Molossia can't "lift his head against America" and is shown exchanging a polite greeting with him in an omake illustration.<ref name="AngryMolo">{{cite web|title=お正月漫画|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_re.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 29, 2013|trans_title=New Year's Comic}}</ref>

=== Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Though there hasn't been much interaction between them, it was revealed that Prussia trained America in combat for the Revolutionary War. Initially he was worried about how he didn't know what he was thinking, and told himself to be cautious. However, after Prussia introduced himself he thought Prussia was friendly; he later realized that he was being serious when he said that his training methods were harsh, as they were like torture.<ref name="training-abuse">{{cite web|title=アメリカとプロイセン|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 30th 2011|accessdate=December 29, 2011|trans_title=America and Prussia}}</ref> In more modern times, on a day the countries had gone to the beach, Prussia and America had a swimming race. According to Prussia, America swims very quickly, like a shark, making it impossible for him to win.<ref name="Oresamablog-1">{{cite web|title=おれさまのブログ|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/41blog0.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=April 1, 2009|accessdate=|trans_title=I, Myself's Blog}}</ref> In the drama CD, Prussia lost because a wave knocked him back.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

In one of the first meetings of the Allied Forces, America tells everyone that their roles in the upcoming battles are to be his support. When Russia asks what America himself will be doing, America replies, "I'll be the hero, of course!"
During the Cold War, America's boss ordered him to call up Russia and tell him to make 25 cm (9 in.). condoms in order to destroy the Russian will to fight. Russia replied that it will be extremely hard to make, but does it anyway. When the package came, Russia had attached a note on the package saying, "I hope it fits," with it being labelled size "Extra-small".

In one strip, when an economic crisis hit Lithuania's house, he went to America's house to work as a housekeeper in order to gain money. Russia visited America to check on Lithuania, and explained to America to treat him well, and then made a threatening expression and said, "he is my ex, after all."

In modern day, they are still shown to passive-aggressive towards each other. During one of America's birthday parties, Russia gave America extra-small condoms as a joke (a reference to when America had tried to destroy the Russian will to fight during WWII) and a ticket to Siberia with no return ticket, in which America responds that he'll make sure to blow his nose with it if he has a cold. While Russia 'laughs', a tense and scary aura emanates from both of them.
When Estonia's blog was hacked, he immediately suspected Russia, as a cute picture of Russia, along with pro-Russian graphics, had been placed all over. America offered to help Estonia catch the real culprit, but it turned out to be a citizen of Estonia instead.

==Appearances==
[[Image:AmericaAnime.PNG|thumb|200px|right|America in the anime]]
===Anime===
America makes his first appearance at the beginning of [[Episode 01]] where he announces his plan to stop global warming.

His childhood is spotlighted numerous times in the anime, including [[Episode 25]] and [[Episode 39: The Battle For America, Part 1|Episode 39]] and [[Episode 40: The Battle For America, Part 2|Episode 40]], which tells of how France and England battled each other over his ownership.

In a minor difference from the manga design, the '50' was left off of America's jacket in the anime adaptation.

In Hetalia: The Beautiful World, America's hair had a lighter shade.

===Musical===
[[File:America-Musical.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Ryūko Isogai]] as America.]]
America appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryūko Isogai]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the [[wikipedia:Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]] of '''July 4th, 1776''', when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the U.S. Continental Congress.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*Although commonly referred to as '''America''', some merchandise refer to him by the full term '''United States Of America''', or simply '''U.S.''' for short.
* In some fanart, he is portrayed with a rabbit, as "U.S.A." can also be "usa" (a shortening of the word "usagi"), which means "bunny" in Japanese. The child version of America was also shown to have a bunny following him, when he first met the older nations.
[[File:Earlyamerica_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early America as seen in vol 3.]]
*According to Himaruya, America's personality was based off of his teacher's. The same teacher is said to have a strong disinterest in world geography. Meanwhile, America's appearance is based off of that of a Canadian that Himaruya met when he went to America.
*Notes in the special edition booklet for ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' [[volume 3]] revealed that America was originally intended to be smarter and more cheeky, but evolved into a "Go for it!" type of character. Himaruya noted that in retrospect, the original character personality would have been harder to use.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=26|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In a set of character notes, it is revealed that America has mingled a lot with Germanic blood, and that he was insecure for having no history of his own before England adopted him.
*In '''England, Dreaming About The Past''', it was revealed by a sleeping England that America used to wet his bed when he was younger.
*It is a source of debate among fans as to whether it is America or Canada that is the older of the two brothers (with Hidekaz Himaruya having not confirmed a set age difference between the two). A common fanon assumption is that the two are twins, due to their similarities and the fact that Canada is easily mistaken for America (due to having the same face), though the two do not share the same day of birth. Supporters of the twin theory point out the nations' birthdays merely refer to their date of independence or unification, and that a "nation" may not have an official birthday in the same sense as humans.
*The number '50' on his jacket, representing the 50 states, is historically incorrect. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959 and Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959, both after the end of World War II, the time in which the story primarily takes place. This is most likely the reason the '50' is not present in the anime adaption.
*When asked by a fan what the "F" stood for in America's human name, Himaruya mentioned that he originally was thinking of the name Foster, but played around with the idea of Franklin or Fuck as well, leaving it open ended. <ref name="blog entry 1095">{{Cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1095.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 25, 2011|title=リクエストもろもろ|trans_title="Various requests"|language = Japanese|access date = September 6, 2014}}</ref>
*In the strip '''Until It Becomes Buried in the Cabinets''', America stars in a hair iron commercial. An off screen voice refers to him by his human name of Alfred.<ref name="rainyday">{{cite web|title=■タンスの肥やしになるまで■|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/amnh.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Until It Becomes Buried in the Cabinets}}</ref>
*In response to a question from a fan on Himaruya's blog, it was stated that in addition to America's glasses representing Texas, his glasses are "a prop to show you he's normally disguising his power." This pays homage to the American cartoon trope where the hero conceals his identity with a pair of glasses. However, America still feels like a hero even with them on. <ref name="blog entry 1578">{{cite web|title=おまけ７|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1578.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 6, 2014|accessdate=November 6, 2014|trans_title=Omake 7}}</ref>
*America is also said to have several cars, including a Mustang, a remodeled Caprice, a 1955 Thunderbird, and a DeLorean modeled after the car in the movie ''Back to the Future''..<ref name="blog entry 1596">{{cite web|title=もこもこ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1596.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=November 12, 2014|trans_title=Snug and Warm}}</ref>

==References==
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Japan

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{{Nation
| name = Japan<br>日本
| continent = ASIA
| image = Kiku_new.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Japan|State of Japan (Nippon/Nihon-koku)]] (日本国)
| human = [[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]] (本田菊)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = February 11th<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=42|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Black
| eyes = Brown
| height = 165 cm (5' 5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Takahashi]]<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yanagi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Christopher Bevins]]<br>[[Alexis Tipton]] (child)
}}
'''Japan''' (日本,'' Nihon, Nippon'') is a main character in the series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is a part of the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]]''' (本田菊).<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Japan_Chibi.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Japan with his dog, Pochi. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short, slim man with black (varying from brown-black to blue-black) hair, flatly-colored dark brown eyes, and is often depicted wearing a white naval uniform with black and gold accents. His first appearance in both the anime and the published manga shows him briefly wearing a more ornate version, with gold epaulets and frog clasps down in the front of the jacket. When he first appeared in the webcomic, he wore a standard gray/black uniform until sometime after joining the Axis. Despite looking young, he's actually quite an old man.

In some of Himaruya's official art, his hair is dark brown and his eyes are a lighter brown.

===Personality and Interests===
A shy, quiet and hard-working man, Japan doesn't know very much about the outside world and needs time to adjust to other people. But he's very curious and interested in learning things from other nations. His distinct island customs may seem mysterious to others, although he finds them perfectly normal. He tends to have the behavior of an "old man," and was a [[wikipedia:hikikomori|hikikomori]] for a long time (Japan had spent about 250 years in isolation, only keeping contact with [[Netherlands]]). Though he appears to be horrified at the idea of nudity or intimate contact, he has erotic woodcuts in his possession, which he tries to hide secretly between his non-erotic books and was said to be very comfortable with nudity in the past. Japan also voiced his preference for 2D girls over 3D girls to [[England]], [[Greece]], and [[France]] in one strip, hinting that he has an [[wikipedia:otaku|otaku]] side. His otaku side is further shown when he decides to buy a [[wikipedia:Shonen Jump|Shonen Jump]] magazine in his preparations for the New Year.

Japan seems to be fond of food in general, very similar to [[China]]'s fondness, his country's food in particular, as evidenced by his annoyance of having his salted salmon taken off [[Germany]]'s diet plan. He expressed dismay at the increase of the price of eggs due to a bad economy. He also had the urge to touch the Italy brothers' ''ahoges'' due to them reminding him of vegetables. It is said that cockroaches are one of the things that Japan hates the most, to the extent where he could cry over them.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=2007|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Although he appears relatively calm most of the time, it is suggested that his anger would be the "scariest." However, it is shown that it's hard for him to get that angry, as he is mostly able to only summon an "unpleasant feeling."

He loves animals, especially cats, and owns a white dog called [[Creatures of Hetalia#Pochi|Pochi]] that resembles an [[wikipedia:Akita Inu|Akita]] or [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]], both Japanese breeds. Some say it may be a [[wikipedia:Japanese Spitz|Japanese Spitz]] due to his white and fluffy fur in some sketches and fanarts. He also eventually gets a rabbit and a guinea pig. He tends to have a weakness for things that are soft and fluffy.

When Prussia came over in attempt to clean his home, he'd already cleaned it by nine in the morning, causing him to explain that, in his old age, for enjoyment, he tends to Bonsai trees, cleans, gazes, plays video games, reads Shounen Jump, tends to Pochi-kun's fur, goes for walks, draws manga, and makes soba. As these are very relaxed and simple things, Prussia remarked that he must have fun every day.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

Japan first meets America in '''Black Ships have Come''', when he is basically forced to accept America onto his formerly isolated island. Agitated at first, Japan eventually confessed his fear of not being able to get along with other countries to America in '''Japan and the footsteps of Westernization.''' With the help of "table-turning", America is able to assure Japan that he will be fine.

In modern-day strips, these two get along well, sharing a love of technology and video games, and are frequently at each others' houses to play them together. In the Hetalia Fantasia series, America and Japan have created a video game together, in '''HF2''' America says that for a limited time only, when fighting enemies a colored hamburger has the possibility of falling out, with Japan stating that collecting all seven colors enables them to buy bunny ears. Japan has also apparently learned how to appease a crying, devastated America, as in '''HF2''' he offers him "some candy that old ladies always carry with them but you don't know where they buy them from," calming America down. When asked about his method, he replied: "It is a technique native only to Japan!" At times, Japan does remark about it being difficult to handle the younger country but still continues to be in his company. It has been said that Japan always sides with America's decisions.

Differences between the American and Japanese culture and lifestyle are often explored using these two, such as in '''Traits of Japanese People that America-Kuns Have Noticed''', and''' Why Americans Love Spring'''.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

[[File:Nihon_and_Chugoku.gif|thumb|left|150px|Young Japan (left) and China (right)]]After being discovered by China as a small child, Japan was raised by him, who taught him how to use kanji (which Japan used to create the hiragana alphabet). One day, Japan turned against China and attacked him with a katana, leaving a disfiguring scar on China's back. From this point, the two were enemies in war, with China despairing over how war changed Japan.

It can be inferred from a reference made about the [[wikipedia:Battle of Keicho|Battle of Keichou]] that their relations were already starting to strain before the betrayal, combined with their differing views and Japan's vow to "become stronger". It is also to be noted that while China considered Japan a younger brother, Japan himself denied there being such a connection when asked.

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

The two nations are often shown to get along well. Despite not having much in common, Japan suggests they can be lonely together, as both of them do not have many friends. It is shown that throughout the course of the Anglo-Japanese alliance they were extremely loyal to each other, particularly with England going out of his way to make his decisions not only based on what would help himself but what could best benefit Japan as well. Though pitted against each other in World War 2, Japan and England are still seen to have a good friendship in the present day and enjoy spending time together.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

Japan and Germany get along relatively well and tend to be the only ones who adapt to the situation while joined together as the Axis Powers. Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips), although Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind.

===Greece===
''Main Article: [[Greece]]''

The two nations have a very friendly relation and multiple strips can be seen of them visiting each other or bonding over their mutual love of cats. Their relationship could be associated with the real-life Greco-Japan diplomatic relationship, which started in 1899. It is implied in '''Lazy Comic Country''' that they slept together when Japan stated he had no "experience", and Greece said he'd fix that. He then woke up naked in bed with Greece, though Japan has denied that anything happened between them, believing that it was only a dream.

===Hong Kong===
''Main article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Despite living geographically quite close to each other, Japan and Hong Kong are not shown together too often so far. In '''AsiAsia''', Hong Kong came to Japan and begged him to make an air purifier for Kowloon, but Japan ended up suggesting miniaturizing the other.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

The two became acquainted with each other as part of the Axis, though Italy had once had a dream where he met a younger Japan.

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even as going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed. Italy's erratic driving had also inspired him to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments once that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

They do not get along very well. S. Korea claims to hate Japan but often can be seen copying Japan's style and taking credit for others' work. He also has an unusual obsession with grabbing Japan's breasts, with the belief that they belong to him (though he once expressed interest in China's). At one point he wanted to dig a tunnel to connect their houses, but his plan did not succeed.

When asked about his complicated feelings, S. Korea claimed that he invented tsundere. It is unclear in the strips of what their relations were when they were younger, other than S. Korea mentioning that Japan had bullied him (and vowing to find proof to settle a bet).

===Nikoniko===
:''Main Article: [[Nikoniko]]''
Japan is shown to interact with Nikoniko during a ''Halloween 2013'' flashback sequence. Japan, concerned that an individual is planning to create a nation, visits Nikoniko while he is still a human. Nikoniko vows to work hard and become a nation, though Japan does not take his attempt seriously. Later, Nikoniko contacts him, declaring that he has officially become the Republic of Nikoniko through his hard work. Japan is astonished and unsure of what work Nikoniko did to achieve micronation status.<ref name="hallow13">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーン漫画その６
|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2013hal_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 25, 2013|trans_title=Halloween 2013 Page 6}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main article: [[Prussia]]''

While their only canonical meeting was in Prussia's Cleaning game, in which he helps him clean after Japan misinterpreted his demands as enthusiasm, Himaruya has stated that their relationship is near inseparable and that it was something he wanted to show in Prussia's April Fools blog but didn't get to. It's also notable, that Japan calls him "''Prussia-kun''", emphasizing this. Prussia possibly goes to Japan's house very often, as he said that he "usually" has tea and manjuu when he goes. When they finished cleaning, to show his gratitude, Japan gave him the cakes he had previously been asking for, however, the work exhausted Prussia, so he could "only" eat 34.

Also stated in the game, was Prussia's enjoyment of reading manga(he had attempted to learn to draw his own, but he sneezed and abandoned the project), something he possibly got from befriending Japan.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

In the '''Lietuvis '''strips, Japan is shown to abhor Russia, his grudge stemming as far back as the [[wikipedia:Russo-Japanese War|Russo-Japanese War]] (although he defeated him, he wound up using up his life savings and became poor). After hearing of the alliance between Russia and [[Germany]], Japan became distraught, claiming "That man is a monster created by fallout from nuclear tests! He tears down buildings! He breathes fire!" When Germany insists on continuing his relationship with Russia, Japan makes a resolution to dissolve himself and to become known as [http://www.asahi.com/english/politics/TKY200503010167.html Minami-Centrair]. This is loosely based off of an event that happened where the whole Japanese cabinet resigned due to the increasingly good relations between Russia and Germany.

During Russia's visit to Germany's house, Japan made many attempts to get revenge:

*Put caltrops on his seat, but failed as Russia noticed them and did not sit down.

*Hid in the ceiling and attempted to harpoon him, only to miss and for Russia to shake him down, revealing his hiding place.

*Placed an object (possibly an explosive or needle) in an ohagi in hopes that Russia would eat it, only for him to eat it and remain unaffected.

'''More Like Gamba Vs. Noroi''' shows that Russia was able to curse Japan and make him fall ill from simply staring at him, an allusion to when Japan was affected by the Great Kantou earthquake.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main Article: [[South Italy]]''

Though they have yet to meet in any of the actual strips, Himaruya has stated that they would both get along rather well and that Japan would refer to the other as "Romano-kun" (after initially "-san").

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Taiwan has a great preference for Japan, much to China's dismay; this probably stems from the fact that, in reality, the island of Taiwan was annexed by the Japanese government, an event yet to be addressed in the comics. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', she is shown hanging out with Japan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Turkey===
''Main Article: [[Turkey]]''

Turkey seems to have a soft spot for Japan, and Japan, in turn, has mutual respect for him. In one strip, Turkey starts fighting with Greece when he sees the two together, presuming Greece wanted to take over Japan. Turkey also threatened France on April Fool's with 'Don't you dare try anything on Japan. Or else I'll invade you.'

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:JapanAnime.png|left|200px|thumb|Japan in ''[[Episode 15]]''.]]
[[Image:Japan TBW.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Japan in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]'' of ''[[Hetalia: The Beautiful World]]''.]]
Japan first appears in [[Episode 01]] at the "Meeting Of The World", where he agrees with [[America]]'s ridiculous solution for global warming. He is also given an official cameo at the end of [[Episode 03]] as a teaser before he is formally introduced in [[Episode 04]].

In [[Episode 06]], while stranded on an island, Japan suggests to [[Germany]] that they call their team "Suujiku" (枢軸) ('''Axis'''); ''eine Achse'' in German, and ''un Asse'' in Italian.

Since the anime is based more off the published version of the manga than the original webcomic, Japan does not wear his black uniform in his introduction, instead wearing the decorative version of his naval suit before he becomes part of the Axis Powers. He is also depicted in his WWII naval suit in instances where he originally wore other clothing in the equivalent manga strips.

===Musical===
[[File:Japan-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Keisuke Ueda]] as Japan.]]
Japan appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Keisuke Ueda]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*His birthday '''(February 11th) '''corresponds to the date of '''National Foundation Day''' in Japan, which celebrates the foundation of Japan in 660 BC by [[wikipedia:Emperor Jimmu|Emperor Jimmu]].<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*Though his exact age is unknown and Himaruya listed it as a "secret"<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>, some Japanese fans consider him to be approximately '''2,670''' years old.
*Although being younger than China, Japan has expressed his old age on more than one occasion. In''' Salted Salmon, Germany and I''', Japan explains how he no longer enjoys his birthday, suffers from high blood pressure which causes him to wake up early and wander his neighborhood, and has hip pains.
*In one published strip, it is shown he sees the world as an RPG, another hint at his otaku nature.
*According to Himaruya, Japan would most likely have the blood type '''A''' (due to it being a common blood type in Japan).
*Japan was corrected from childhood to be ambidextrous, making it likely that he was born left-handed.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>
*As Hetalia was originally planned as a one chapter story, with Japan appearing only in a bonus strip, Himaruya drew him as a type of character he didn't often utilize, with "soulless" eyes. He also gave him shorter, shaggier hair in his initial appearance, and his face was drawn rather plain. He noted that if he had known the series would become bigger, the design would have been drastically different.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In the Hetalia: The Beautiful World Radio Show, Japan stated that his age turns 2,673 as of 2013.
*In the 2008 April Fool's With Spain, one of Spain's stories refer to Japan by the surname of his human name for Honda's new CD release.<ref name="2008AprilFool>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/4_1matome.html|title=「エイプリルフールまとめ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = September 6, 2014|trans_title=April Fool Summary}}</ref>
*In the Christmas 2011 event, Japan was stated to be able to imitate voices, specifically Italy's, with terrifying accuracy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12.html|title=「クリスマス2011 1ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 1}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Nation
| name = Japan<br>日本
| continent = ASIA
| image = Kiku_new.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Japan|State of Japan (Nippon/Nihon-koku)]] (日本国)
| human = [[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]] (本田菊)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = February 11th<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=42|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Black
| eyes = Brown
| height = 165 cm (5' 5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Takahashi]]<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yanagi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Christopher Bevins]]<br>[[Alexis Tipton]] (child)
}}
'''Japan''' (日本,'' Nihon, Nippon'') is a main character in the series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is a part of the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]]''' (本田菊).<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Japan_Chibi.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Japan with his dog, Pochi. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short, slim man with black (varying from brown-black to blue-black) hair, flatly-colored dark brown eyes, and is often depicted wearing a white naval uniform with black and gold accents. His first appearance in both the anime and the published manga shows him briefly wearing a more ornate version, with gold epaulets and frog clasps down in the front of the jacket. When he first appeared in the webcomic, he wore a standard gray/black uniform until sometime after joining the Axis. Despite looking young, he's actually quite an old man.

In some of Himaruya's official art, his hair is dark brown and his eyes are a lighter brown.

===Personality and Interests===
A shy, quiet and hard-working man, Japan doesn't know very much about the outside world and needs time to adjust to other people. But he's very curious and interested in learning things from other nations. His distinct island customs may seem mysterious to others, although he finds them perfectly normal. He tends to have the behavior of an "old man," and was a [[wikipedia:hikikomori|hikikomori]] for a long time (Japan had spent about 250 years in isolation, only keeping contact with [[Netherlands]]). Though he appears to be horrified at the idea of nudity or intimate contact, he has erotic woodcuts in his possession, which he tries to hide secretly between his non-erotic books and was said to be very comfortable with nudity in the past. Japan also voiced his preference for 2D girls over 3D girls to [[England]], [[Greece]], and [[France]] in one strip, hinting that he has an [[wikipedia:otaku|otaku]] side. His otaku side is further shown when he decides to buy a [[wikipedia:Shonen Jump|Shonen Jump]] magazine in his preparations for the New Year.

Japan seems to be fond of food in general, very similar to [[China]]'s fondness, his country's food in particular, as evidenced by his annoyance of having his salted salmon taken off [[Germany]]'s diet plan. He expressed dismay at the increase of the price of eggs due to a bad economy. He also had the urge to touch the Italy brothers' ''ahoges'' due to them reminding him of vegetables. It is said that cockroaches are one of the things that Japan hates the most, to the extent where he could cry over them.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=2007|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Although he appears relatively calm most of the time, it is suggested that his anger would be the "scariest." However, it is shown that it's hard for him to get that angry, as he is mostly able to only summon an "unpleasant feeling."

He loves animals, especially cats, and owns a white dog called [[Creatures of Hetalia#Pochi|Pochi]] that resembles an [[wikipedia:Akita Inu|Akita]] or [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]], both Japanese breeds. Some say it may be a [[wikipedia:Japanese Spitz|Japanese Spitz]] due to his white and fluffy fur in some sketches and fanarts. He also eventually gets a rabbit and a guinea pig. He tends to have a weakness for things that are soft and fluffy.

When Prussia came over in attempt to clean his home, he'd already cleaned it by nine in the morning, causing him to explain that, in his old age, for enjoyment, he tends to Bonsai trees, cleans, gazes, plays video games, reads Shounen Jump, tends to Pochi-kun's fur, goes for walks, draws manga, and makes soba. As these are very relaxed and simple things, Prussia remarked that he must have fun every day.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

Japan first meets America in '''Black Ships have Come''', when he is basically forced to accept America onto his formerly isolated island. Agitated at first, Japan eventually confessed his fear of not being able to get along with other countries to America in '''Japan and the footsteps of Westernization.''' With the help of "table-turning", America is able to assure Japan that he will be fine.

In modern-day strips, these two get along well, sharing a love of technology and video games, and are frequently at each others' houses to play them together. In the Hetalia Fantasia series, America and Japan have created a video game together, in '''HF2''' America says that for a limited time only, when fighting enemies a colored hamburger has the possibility of falling out, with Japan stating that collecting all seven colors enables them to buy bunny ears. Japan has also apparently learned how to appease a crying, devastated America, as in '''HF2''' he offers him "some candy that old ladies always carry with them but you don't know where they buy them from," calming America down. When asked about his method, he replied: "It is a technique native only to Japan!" At times, Japan does remark about it being difficult to handle the younger country but still continues to be in his company. It has been said that Japan always sides with America's decisions.

Differences between the American and Japanese culture and lifestyle are often explored using these two, such as in '''Traits of Japanese People that America-Kuns Have Noticed''', and''' Why Americans Love Spring'''.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

[[File:Nihon_and_Chugoku.gif|thumb|left|150px|Young Japan (left) and China (right)]]After being discovered by China as a small child, Japan was raised by him, who taught him how to use kanji (which Japan used to create the hiragana alphabet). One day, Japan turned against China and attacked him with a katana, leaving a disfiguring scar on China's back. From this point, the two were enemies in war, with China despairing over how war changed Japan.

It can be inferred from a reference made about the [[wikipedia:Battle of Keicho|Battle of Keichou]] that their relations were already starting to strain before the betrayal, combined with their differing views and Japan's vow to "become stronger". It is also to be noted that while China considered Japan a younger brother, Japan himself denied there being such a connection when asked.

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

The two nations are often shown to get along well. Despite not having much in common, Japan suggests they can be lonely together, as both of them do not have many friends. It is shown that throughout the course of the Anglo-Japanese alliance they were extremely loyal to each other, particularly with England going out of his way to make his decisions not only based on what would help himself but what could best benefit Japan as well. Though pitted against each other in World War 2, Japan and England are still seen to have a good friendship in the present day and enjoy spending time together.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

Japan and Germany get along relatively well and tend to be the only ones who adapt to the situation while joined together as the Axis Powers. Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips), although Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind.

===Greece===
''Main Article: [[Greece]]''

The two nations have a very friendly relation and multiple strips can be seen of them visiting each other or bonding over their mutual love of cats. Their relationship could be associated with the real-life Greco-Japan diplomatic relationship, which started in 1899. It is implied in '''Lazy Comic Country''' that they slept together when Japan stated he had no "experience", and Greece said he'd fix that. He then woke up naked in bed with Greece, though Japan has denied that anything happened between them, believing that it was only a dream.

===Hong Kong===
''Main article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Despite living geographically quite close to each other, Japan and Hong Kong are not shown together too often so far. In '''AsiAsia''', Hong Kong came to Japan and begged him to make an air purifier for Kowloon, but Japan ended up suggesting miniaturizing the other.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

The two became acquainted with each other as part of the Axis, though Italy had once had a dream where he met a younger Japan.

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even as going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed. Italy's erratic driving had also inspired him to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments once that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

They do not get along very well. S. Korea claims to hate Japan but often can be seen copying Japan's style and taking credit for others' work. He also has an unusual obsession with grabbing Japan's breasts, with the belief that they belong to him (though he once expressed interest in China's). At one point he wanted to dig a tunnel to connect their houses, but his plan did not succeed.

When asked about his complicated feelings, S. Korea claimed that he invented tsundere. It is unclear in the strips of what their relations were when they were younger, other than S. Korea mentioning that Japan had bullied him (and vowing to find proof to settle a bet).

===Nikoniko===
:''Main Article: [[Nikoniko]]''
Japan is shown to interact with Nikoniko during a ''Halloween 2013'' flashback sequence. Japan, concerned that an individual is planning to create a nation, visits Nikoniko while he is still a human. Nikoniko vows to work hard and become a nation, though Japan does not take his attempt seriously. Later, Nikoniko contacts him, declaring that he has officially become the Republic of Nikoniko through his hard work. Japan is astonished and unsure of what work Nikoniko did to achieve micronation status.<ref name="hallow13">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーン漫画その６
|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2013hal_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 25, 2013|trans_title=Halloween 2013 Page 6}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main article: [[Prussia]]''

While their only canonical meeting was in Prussia's Cleaning game, in which he helps him clean after Japan misinterpreted his demands as enthusiasm, Himaruya has stated that their relationship is near inseparable and that it was something he wanted to show in Prussia's April Fools blog but didn't get to. It's also notable, that Japan calls him "''Prussia-kun''", emphasizing this. Prussia possibly goes to Japan's house very often, as he said that he "usually" has tea and manjuu when he goes. When they finished cleaning, to show his gratitude, Japan gave him the cakes he had previously been asking for, however, the work exhausted Prussia, so he could "only" eat 34.

Also stated in the game, was Prussia's enjoyment of reading manga(he had attempted to learn to draw his own, but he sneezed and abandoned the project), something he possibly got from befriending Japan.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

In the '''Lietuvis '''strips, Japan is shown to abhor Russia, his grudge stemming as far back as the [[wikipedia:Russo-Japanese War|Russo-Japanese War]] (although he defeated him, he wound up using up his life savings and became poor). After hearing of the alliance between Russia and [[Germany]], Japan became distraught, claiming "That man is a monster created by fallout from nuclear tests! He tears down buildings! He breathes fire!" When Germany insists on continuing his relationship with Russia, Japan makes a resolution to dissolve himself and to become known as [http://www.asahi.com/english/politics/TKY200503010167.html Minami-Centrair]. This is loosely based off of an event that happened where the whole Japanese cabinet resigned due to the increasingly good relations between Russia and Germany.

During Russia's visit to Germany's house, Japan made many attempts to get revenge:

*Put caltrops on his seat, but failed as Russia noticed them and did not sit down.

*Hid in the ceiling and attempted to harpoon him, only to miss and for Russia to shake him down, revealing his hiding place.

*Placed an object (possibly an explosive or needle) in an ohagi in hopes that Russia would eat it, only for him to eat it and remain unaffected.

'''More Like Gamba Vs. Noroi''' shows that Russia was able to curse Japan and make him fall ill from simply staring at him, an allusion to when Japan was affected by the Great Kantou earthquake.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main Article: [[South Italy]]''

Though they have yet to meet in any of the actual strips, Himaruya has stated that they would both get along rather well and that Japan would refer to the other as "Romano-kun" (after initially "-san").

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Taiwan has a great preference for Japan, much to China's dismay; this probably stems from the fact that, in reality, the island of Taiwan was annexed by the Japanese government, an event yet to be addressed in the comics. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', she is shown hanging out with Japan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Turkey===
''Main Article: [[Turkey]]''

Turkey seems to have a soft spot for Japan, and Japan, in turn, has mutual respect for him. In one strip, Turkey starts fighting with Greece when he sees the two together, presuming Greece wanted to take over Japan. Turkey also threatened France on April Fool's with 'Don't you dare try anything on Japan. Or else I'll invade you.'

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:JapanAnime.png|left|200px|thumb|Japan in ''[[Episode 15]]''.]]
[[Image:Japan TBW.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Japan in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]'' of ''[[Hetalia: The Beautiful World]]''.]]
Japan first appears in [[Episode 01]] at the "Meeting Of The World", where he agrees with [[America]]'s ridiculous solution for global warming. He is also given an official cameo at the end of [[Episode 03]] as a teaser before he is formally introduced in [[Episode 04]].

In [[Episode 06]], while stranded on an island, Japan suggests to [[Germany]] that they call their team "Suujiku" (枢軸) ('''Axis'''); ''eine Achse'' in German, and ''un Asse'' in Italian.

Since the anime is based more off the published version of the manga than the original webcomic, Japan does not wear his black uniform in his introduction, instead wearing the decorative version of his naval suit before he becomes part of the Axis Powers. He is also depicted in his WWII naval suit in instances where he originally wore other clothing in the equivalent manga strips.

===Musical===
[[File:Japan-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Keisuke Ueda]] as Japan.]]
Japan appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Keisuke Ueda]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*His birthday '''(February 11th) '''corresponds to the date of '''National Foundation Day''' in Japan, which celebrates the foundation of Japan in 660 BC by [[wikipedia:Emperor Jimmu|Emperor Jimmu]].<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*Though his exact age is unknown and Himaruya listed it as a "secret"<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>, some Japanese fans consider him to be approximately '''2,670''' years old.
*Although being younger than China, Japan has expressed his old age on more than one occasion. In''' Salted Salmon, Germany and I''', Japan explains how he no longer enjoys his birthday, suffers from high blood pressure which causes him to wake up early and wander his neighborhood, and has hip pains.
*In one published strip it is shown he sees the world as an RPG, another hint at his otaku nature.
*According to Himaruya, Japan would most likely have the blood type '''A''' (due to it being a common blood type in Japan).
*Japan was corrected from childhood to be ambidextrous, making it likely that he was born left-handed.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>
*As Hetalia was originally planned as a one chapter story, with Japan appearing only in a bonus strip, Himaruya drew him as a type of character he didn't often utilize, with "soulless" eyes. He also gave him shorter, shaggier hair in his initial appearance, and his face was drawn rather plain. He noted that if he had known the series would become bigger, the design would have been drastically different.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In the Hetalia: The Beautiful World Radio Show, Japan stated that his age turns 2,673 as of 2013.
*In the 2008 April Fool's With Spain, one of Spain's stories refer to Japan by the surname of his human name for Honda's new CD release.<ref name="2008AprilFool>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/4_1matome.html|title=「エイプリルフールまとめ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = September 6, 2014|trans_title=April Fool Summary}}</ref>
*In the Christmas 2011 event, Japan was stated to be able to imitate voices, specifically Italy's, with terrifying accuracy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12.html|title=「クリスマス2011 1ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 1}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Japan

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{{Nation
| name = Japan<br>日本
| continent = ASIA
| image = Kiku_new.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Japan.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Japan|State of Japan (Nippon/Nihon-koku)]] (日本国)
| human = [[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]] (本田菊)<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = February 11th<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=42|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Black
| eyes = Brown
| height = 165 cm (5' 5")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Takahashi]]<br>[[Ai Iwamura]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yanagi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Christopher Bevins]]<br>[[Alexis Tipton]] (child)
}}
'''Japan''' (日本,'' Nihon, Nippon'') is a main character in the series''' Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. He is a part of the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Japan|Honda Kiku]]''' (本田菊).<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Japan_Chibi.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Japan with his dog, Pochi. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He is a short, slim man with black (varying from brown-black to blue-black) hair, flatly-colored dark brown eyes, and is often depicted wearing a white naval uniform with black and gold accents. His first appearance in both the anime and the published manga shows him briefly wearing a more ornate version, with gold epaulets and frog clasps down in the front of the jacket. When he first appeared in the webcomic, he wore a standard gray/black uniform until sometime after joining the Axis. Despite looking young, he's actually quite an old man.

In some of Himaruya's official art, his hair is dark brown and his eyes are a lighter brown.

===Personality and Interests===
A shy, quiet and hard-working man, Japan doesn't know very much about the outside world and needs time to adjust to other people. But he's very curious and interested in learning things from other nations. His distinct island customs may seem mysterious to others, although he finds them perfectly normal. He tends to have the behavior of an "old man," and was a [[wikipedia:hikikomori|hikikomori]] for a long time (Japan had spent about 250 years in isolation, only keeping contact with [[Netherlands]]). Though he appears to be horrified at the idea of nudity or intimate contact, he has erotic woodcuts in his possession, which he tries to hide secretly between his non-erotic books and was said to be very comfortable with nudity in the past. Japan also voiced his preference for 2D girls over 3D girls to [[England]], [[Greece]], and [[France]] in one strip, hinting that he has an [[wikipedia:otaku|otaku]] side. His otaku side is further shown when he decides to buy a [[wikipedia:Shonen Jump|Shonen Jump]] magazine in his preparations for the New Year.

Japan seems to be fond of food in general, very similar to [[China]]'s fondness, his country's food in particular, as evidenced by his annoyance of having his salted salmon taken off [[Germany]]'s diet plan. He expressed dismay at the increase of the price of eggs due to a bad economy. He also had the urge to touch the Italy brothers' ''ahoges'' due to them reminding him of vegetables. It is said that cockroaches are one of the things that Japan hates the most, to the extent where he could cry over them.<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=2007|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Although he appears relatively calm most of the time, it is suggested that his anger would be the "scariest." However, it is shown that it's hard for him to get that angry, as he is mostly able to only summon an "unpleasant feeling."

He loves animals, especially cats, and owns a white dog called [[Creatures of Hetalia#Pochi|Pochi]] that resembles an [[wikipedia:Akita Inu|Akita]] or [[wikipedia:Shiba Inu|Shiba Inu]], both Japanese breeds. Some say it may be a [[wikipedia:Japanese Spitz|Japanese Spitz]] due to his white and fluffy fur in some sketches and fanarts. He also eventually gets a rabbit and a guinea pig. He tends to have a weakness for things that are soft and fluffy.

When Prussia came over in attempt to clean his home, he'd already cleaned it by nine in the morning, causing him to explain that, in his old age, for enjoyment, he tends to Bonsai trees, cleans, gazes, plays video games, reads Shounen Jump, tends to Pochi-kun's fur, goes for walks, draws manga, and makes soba. As these are very relaxed and simple things, Prussia remarked that he must have fun every day.

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

Japan first meets America in '''Black Ships have Come''', when he is basically forced to accept America onto his formerly isolated island. Agitated at first, Japan eventually confessed his fear of not being able to get along with other countries to America in '''Japan and the footsteps of Westernization.''' With the help of "table turning", America is able to assure Japan that he will be fine.

In modern-day strips, these two get along well, sharing a love of technology and video games, and are frequently at each others' houses to play them together. In the Hetalia Fantasia series, America and Japan have created a video game together, in '''HF2''' America says that, for a limited time only, when fighting enemies a colored hamburger has the possibility of falling out, with Japan stating that collecting all seven colors enables them to buy bunny ears. Japan has also apparently learned how to appease a crying, devastated America, as in '''HF2''' he offers him "some candy that old ladies always carry with them but you don't know where they buy them from," calming America down. When asked about his method, he replied "It is a technique native only to Japan!" At times, Japan does remark about it being difficult to handle the younger country, but still continues to be in his company. It has been said that Japan always sides with America's descisions.

Differences between the American and Japanese culture and lifestyle are often explored using these two, such as in '''Traits of Japanese People that America-Kuns Have Noticed''', and''' Why Americans Love Spring'''.

===China===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

[[File:Nihon_and_Chugoku.gif|thumb|left|150px|Young Japan (left) and China (right)]]After being discovered by China as a small child, Japan was raised by him, who taught him how to use kanji (which Japan used to create the hiragana alphabet). One day, Japan turned against China and attacked him with a katana, leaving a disfiguring scar on China's back. From this point, the two were enemies in war, with China despairing over how war changed Japan.

It can be inferred from a reference made about the [[wikipedia:Battle of Keicho|Battle of Keichou]] that their relations were already starting to strain before the betrayal, combined with their differing views and Japan's vow to "become stronger". It is also to be noted that while China considered Japan a younger brother, Japan himself denied there being such a connection when asked.

===England===
''Main Article: [[England]]''

The two nations are often shown to get along well. Despite not having much in common, Japan suggests they can be lonely together, as both of them do not have many friends. It is shown that throughout the course of the Anglo-Japanese alliance they were extremely loyal to each other, particularly with England going out of his way to make his decisions not only based on what would help himself but what could best benefit Japan as well. Though pitted against each other in World War 2, Japan and England are still seen to have a good friendship in present day, and enjoy spending time together.

===Germany===
''Main Article: [[Germany]]''

Japan and Germany get along relatively well, and tend to be the only ones who adapt to the situation while joined together as the Axis Powers. Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips), although Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind.

===Greece===
''Main Article: [[Greece]]''

The two nations have a very friendly relation and multiple strips can be seen of them visiting each other or bonding over their mutual love of cats. Their relationship could be associated with the real-life Greco-Japan diplomatic relationship, which started in 1899. It is implied in '''Lazy Comic Country''' that they slept together when Japan stated he had no "experience", and Greece said he'd fix that. He then woke up naked in bed with Greece, though Japan has denied that anything happened between them, believing that it was only a dream.

===Hong Kong===
''Main article: [[Hong Kong]]''

Despite living geographically quite close to each other, Japan and Hong Kong are not shown together too often so far. In '''AsiAsia''', Hong Kong came to Japan and begged him to make an air purifier for Kowloon, but Japan ended up suggesting miniaturizing the other.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

The two became acquainted with each other as part of the Axis, though Italy had once had a dream where he met a younger Japan.

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even as going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed. Italy's erratic driving had also inspired him to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments once that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect of each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Korea===
''Main Article: [[Korea]]''

They do not get along very well. S. Korea claims to hate Japan but often can be seen copying Japan's style and taking credit for others' work. He also has an unusual obsession with grabbing Japan's breasts, with the belief that they belong to him (though he once expressed interest in China's). At one point he wanted to dig a tunnel to connect their houses, but his plan did not succeed.

When asked about his complicated feelings, S. Korea claimed that he invented tsundere. It is unclear in the strips of what their relations were when they were younger, other than S. Korea mentioning that Japan had bullied him (and vowing to find proof to settle a bet).

===Nikoniko===
:''Main Article: [[Nikoniko]]''
Japan is shown to interact with Nikoniko during a ''Halloween 2013'' flashback sequence. Japan, concerned that an individual is planning to create a nation, visits Nikoniko while he is still a human. Nikoniko vows to work hard and become a nation, though Japan does not take his attempt seriously. Later, Nikoniko contacts him, declaring that he has officially become the Republic of Nikoniko through his hard work. Japan is astonished and unsure of what work Nikoniko did to achieve micronation status.<ref name="hallow13">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーン漫画その６
|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2013hal_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 25, 2013|trans_title=Halloween 2013 Page 6}}</ref>

===Prussia===
''Main article: [[Prussia]]''

While their only canonical meeting was in Prussia's Cleaning game, in which he helps him clean after Japan misinterpreted his demands as enthusiasm, Himaruya has stated that their relationship is near inseparable, and that it was something he wanted to show in Prussia's April Fools blog, but didn't get to. It's also notable, that Japan calls him "''Prussia-kun''", emphasizing this. Prussia possibly goes to Japan's house very often, as he said that he "usually" has tea and manjuu when he goes. When they finished cleaning, to show his gratitude, Japan gave him the cakes he had previously been asking for, however the work exhausted Prussia, so he could "only" eat 34.

Also stated in the game, was Prussia's enjoyment of reading manga(he had attempted to learn to draw his own, but he sneezed and abandoned the project), something he possibly got from befriending Japan.

===Russia===
''Main Article: [[Russia]]''

In the '''Lietuvis '''strips, Japan is shown to abhor Russia, his grudge stemming as far back as the [[wikipedia:Russo-Japanese War|Russo-Japanese War]] (although he defeated him, he wound up using up his life savings and became poor). After hearing of the alliance between Russia and [[Germany]], Japan became distraught, claiming "That man is a monster created by fallout from nuclear tests! He tears down buildings! He breathes fire!" When Germany insists on continuing his relationship with Russia, Japan makes a resolution to dissolve himself and to become known as [http://www.asahi.com/english/politics/TKY200503010167.html Minami-Centrair]. This is loosely based off of an event that happened where the whole Japanese cabinet resigned due to the increasingly good relations between Russia and Germany.

During Russia's visit to Germany's house, Japan made many attempts to get revenge:

*Put caltrops on his seat, but failed as Russia noticed them and did not sit down.

*Hid in the ceiling and attempted to harpoon him, only to miss and for Russia to shake him down, revealing his hiding place.

*Placed an object (possibly an explosive or needle) in an ohagi in hopes that Russia would eat it, only for him to eat it and remain unaffected.

'''More Like Gamba Vs. Noroi''' shows that Russia was able to curse Japan and make him fall ill from simply staring at him, an allusion to when Japan was effected by the Great Kantou earthquake.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main Article: [[South Italy]]''

Though they have yet to meet in any of the actual strips, Himaruya has stated that they would both get along rather well and that Japan would refer to the other as "Romano-kun" (after initially "-san").

===Taiwan===
''Main Article: [[Taiwan]]''

Taiwan has a great preference for Japan, much to China's dismay; this probably stems from the fact that, in reality, the island of Taiwan was annexed by the Japanese government, an event yet to be addressed in the comics. In the strip ''Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~'', she is shown hanging out with Japan and discussing Taiwanese fortune-telling, and during the Halloween 2011 event, she is excited to show Japan her costume.

===Turkey===
''Main Article: [[Turkey]]''

Turkey seems to have a soft spot for Japan, and Japan, in turn, has mutual respect for him. In one strip, Turkey starts fighting with Greece when he sees the two together, presuming Greece wanted to take over Japan. Turkey also threatened France on April Fool's with 'Don't you dare try anything on Japan. Or else I'll invade you.'

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:JapanAnime.png|left|200px|thumb|Japan in ''[[Episode 15]]''.]]
[[Image:Japan TBW.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Japan in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]'' of ''[[Hetalia: The Beautiful World]]''.]]
Japan first appears in [[Episode 01]] at the "Meeting Of The World", where he agrees with [[America]]'s ridiculous solution for global warming. He is also given an official cameo at the end of [[Episode 03]] as a teaser before he is formally introduced in [[Episode 04]].

In [[Episode 06]], while stranded on an island, Japan suggests to [[Germany]] that they call their team "Suujiku" (枢軸) ('''Axis'''); ''eine Achse'' in German, and ''un Asse'' in Italian.

Since the anime is based more off the published version of the manga than the original webcomic, Japan does not wear his black uniform in his introduction, instead wearing the decorative version of his naval suit before he becomes part of the Axis Powers. He is also depicted in his WWII naval suit in instances where he originally wore other clothing in the equivalent manga strips.

===Musical===
[[File:Japan-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Keisuke Ueda]] as Japan.]]
Japan appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Keisuke Ueda]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*His birthday '''(February 11th) '''corresponds to the date of '''National Foundation Day''' in Japan, which celebrates the foundation of Japan in 660 BC by [[wikipedia:Emperor Jimmu|Emperor Jimmu]].<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>
*Though his exact age is unknown and Himaruya listed it as a "secret"<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>, some Japanese fans consider him to be approximately '''2,670''' years old.
*Although being younger than China, Japan has expressed his old age on more than one occasion. In''' Salted Salmon, Germany and I''', Japan explains how he no longer enjoys his birthday, suffers from high blood pressure which causes him to wake up early and wander his neighborhood, and has hip pains.
*In one published strip it is shown he sees the world as an RPG, another hint at his otaku nature.
*According to Himaruya, Japan would most likely have the blood type '''A''' (due to it being a common blood type in Japan).
*Japan was corrected from childhood to be ambidextrous, making it likely that he was born left-handed.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>
*As Hetalia was originally planned as a one chapter story, with Japan appearing only in a bonus strip, Himaruya drew him as a type of character he didn't often utilize, with "soulless" eyes. He also gave him shorter, shaggier hair in his initial appearance, and his face was drawn rather plain. He noted that if he had known the series would become bigger, the design would have been drastically different.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In the Hetalia: The Beautiful World Radio Show, Japan stated that his age turns 2,673 as of 2013.
*In the 2008 April Fool's With Spain, one of Spain's stories refer to Japan by the surname of his human name for Honda's new CD release.<ref name="2008AprilFool>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/4_1matome.html|title=「エイプリルフールまとめ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = September 6, 2014|trans_title=April Fool Summary}}</ref>
*In the Christmas 2011 event, Japan was stated to be able to imitate voices, specifically Italy's, with terrifying accuracy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12.html|title=「クリスマス2011 1ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 1}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=ASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

Italy

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:''This article is about the character representing the northern portion of Italy. For the character representing the southern portion of Italy, see [[South Italy]].''
{{Nation
| name = Italy<br>イタリア
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Italy0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Italy.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Italy|Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana)]], Northern Italy
| human = [[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]] (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス, ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = March 17<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=18|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown (manga)<br> Auburn (anime)
| eyes = Brown (manga)<br> Amber (anime)
| height = 172 cm (5' 7.7")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Daisuke Namikawa]]<br>[[Aki Kanada]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Shounosuke Hitachi]] (drama CD)
| english = [[Todd Haberkorn]]<br>[[Brina Palencia]] (child)
}}
'''Italy''' (イタリア ''Itaria'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers.''' He is the representation of the northern part of Italy and is part of the Axis Powers. He is also referred to as '''Italy Veneziano''' (イタリア・ヴェネチアーノ ''Itaria Venechiāno''). Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]]''' (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Italy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Italy. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He has short brown hair and brown eyes, with a curl on the left side of his head, which acts as his erogenous zone when stroked or pulled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga2.htm|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その２」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|trans_title=Comic Diary 2}}</ref> He wears a blue WWII military uniform, a black shirt and tie, and black boots. In earlier strips, his hair was shown smoother, and his curl was drawn smaller, a change which was noted in a gag illustration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/bldesuyo.htm|title=「ぼちぼちとリクエスト消化」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 14, 2012|trans_title=Digesting requests, little by little}}</ref> Italy's eyes were depicted as gray in the earliest artwork of him,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/d_i0.htm|title=ヘタリア１話|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 27, 2012|page=1|trans_title=Hetalia Chapter 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/ira5.htm|title=ヘタリア　*心のそこからヘタレイタリアをマンセーする*|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 28, 2012|page=|trans_title=}}</ref> but quickly changed to brown. In the [[Volume 5]] Special Booklet, Himaruya notes that he's changed the way Italy's hair falls, and it now appears shorter and more spread out as opposed to longer and falling to the sides of his head.<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2012|title=ヘタリア 5 Axis Powers 特装版冊子|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 5 Special Edition Booklet|publisher=Gentosha|page=4-5|isbn=978-4-3448-2564-2}}</ref>

In his first appearance in both versions of the manga and the first two episodes of the anime, he wore a tan uniform that looked similar to his brother's, aside from being drawn as a jumpsuit in the manga (though it was shown as a two-piece suit in the anime).

As a child, he wore dresses, and was often mistaken for a girl by [[Holy Roman Empire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/t_b10.htm|title=ちびたりあ|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|page=10|trans_title=Chibitalia}}</ref> (and many others<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/vinne.htm|title=「in ウィーン」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|trans_title=in Vienna}}</ref>). When not in uniform, he can often be seen dressed in a white sailor suit-style top (with blue collar, necktie, and sleeve bands) and blue shorts.

===Personality and Interests===
[[File:ChibitaliaChibi.png|thumb|right|150px|Chibitalia.]]
Italy is a cheerful, energetic man, who although being the kin of Ancient Rome, is an irresponsible crybaby. He loves pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese. Although he relies on Germany a lot, Italy doesn't really listen to what he says and instead daydreams or wanders off. His hobbies include cooking, designing clothes, siestas, painting, and singing.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/char.html</ref> He was noted as being able to use both hands skillfully, though it may have been a joke as it was cited that he can hold a paintbrush in one hand and a slice of pizza in another.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>

In the webcomic and the first drama CD, it is noted that he frequently gets stomach pains due to overindulging on gelato. Italy is shown to have a compulsion of stripping off all of his clothes for his daily 3 PM "siestas," and usually forgets to put his pants back on after he wakes back up (causing Germany to have to lend him a pair of his own). His public nudity has become notorious enough that [[Switzerland]] will fire upon him if he catches him streaking throughout his homeland.

He also has the verbal tic of making a "Ve" sound (really said by Italians, above all in Emilia-Romagna, whereas you could hear a "Be" in other Italian regions, which is an abbreviation of "bene", "good", and it has the same function as the English interjection "well" at the beginning of a sentence), though in the anime adaptation, he makes other onomatopoeic sounds as well, a more notable one being a chant of "herahera" (a Japanese onomatopoeia which means "acting foolishly" or "frivolous") .

Though he was relatively weak and timid as a child, he was able to take on [[Turkey]] single-handedly at one point. It's also possible that he's a skilled fencer, as Himaruya entitled one of his blog entries "Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal."<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリアのフェンシングの強さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-895.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2012|trans_title=Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal}}</ref> According to Germany, when his hands and legs are bound, he dies.

Italy dislikes wearing helmets as they make him feel shorter. <ref name="hetare 3_11">{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ３　
G-R Nonaggression Pact?*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Hetare 2 G-R Nonaggression Pact}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1, they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Ancient Rome===
''Main Article: [[Ancient Rome]]''

The heir apparent to Rome's fortune, young Italy spent an indeterminate amount of time living and traveling with his grandfather until Rome eventually grew weak and died due to his empire crumbling.

Due to what happened to his grandfather, Italy refused to become a new Roman Empire when Holy Roman Empire offered him the chance to do so. Though he didn't emulate Rome's military success, he did pursue the same instinctive talent for art.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

As a child, after Rome fell, Italy(Chibitalia) lived in Austria's house and spent the majority of his time there, acting as a maid due to becoming part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was raised there with [[Hungary]]'s help. He believed Italy to be a girl until his voice broke sometime after he'd grown into a preteen, with Austria thinking he "had a feeling this would happen for some reason." It's assumed that, from then on, Austria bought him clothes of the proper gender and no longer made him wear maid's dresses. Because of Italy's behavior and being rather useless, Austria often pushed him around and punished him. Italy often asked if they would have pasta for dinner and the answer was always no. However, Italy was a glutton and went looking for pasta anyway. When Holy Roman Empire snuck him food Austria, believing he'd stolen it, locked him in a dark room as punishment.

During the Spanish-Austrian war, Italy had the opportunity to be reunited with his brother and live with Spain. However, he ran straight to Austria after being untied. Despite that, according to Spain, he often complained about Austria's rule, seemingly because Spain scared him with his leering and dreaming of being with the Italy brothers all the time. He also was against Germany's annexation of Austria along with Hungary. Italy doesn't hold a grudge to Austria for his mistreatment as a child or from any wars they'd had and is generally happy to see him, rushing to him and hugging him and rubbing their cheeks together.

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Italy (still a child) grew up with a teenage France. The two got along well until Italy was taken to spend time with Ancient Rome. When he returned, France only wanted to gain control of him. They are still on rather good terms, as Italy still refers to France as his big brother and has visited him a number of times. France is also unwilling to harm Italy despite being enemies.

===Germany===
''Main article: [[Germany]]''

After being found in a tomato crate, Italy became his prisoner, then ally. With [[Japan]], they formed the Axis Powers. Italy is openly affectionate towards Germany, always trying his best for him and the Axis Trio as a whole; though failing most of the time. It is shown repeatedly that Italy has no problem sleeping in Germany's bed or publicly asking how Germany feels about him. Despite their many differences, Italy and Germany are rather close.

In the incomplete strip ''Buon San Valentino,'' it is hinted, though not outright confirmed, that Germany may be Italy's long-lost childhood love, Holy Roman Empire when he appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia.

In more recent modern-day strips, the two still seem to be very close, one example being one strip where Germany praises Italy's land and culture, causing him to giggle and blush, or one which shows that recently [[Spain]]'s land's sightseeing locations are becoming more popular with Germans than Italy's, causing him to become upset, stating that he thought he would always be Germany's "Number One" and would find a way to fix that.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

As a child, Holy Roman Empire would frequently chase Italy about, demanding that he become a part of the Holy Roman Empire. After Austria gained control of Italy, they resided in Holy Roman Empire's house. Holy Roman Empire was excited but had a hard time interacting with Italy as he had a crush on him (believing him to be a girl). As a result of HRE's quiet and intense gazes, Italy became very afraid of him at times.

Italy later revealed that the reason he refused HRE's offer to join him in becoming a new Roman Empire was because he saw the effects a long life of war had on his grandfather. Heartbroken, HRE leaves his home to go to war after other members of the Holy Roman Empire begin turning against him and Austria. As he leaves, he runs into Italy, and the two say their goodbyes as Italy gives HRE a token of his affection (his underwear in the webcomic version and his broom in the anime). The two share a goodbye kiss and HRE promises that he will return.

HRE's eventual fate has yet to be confirmed in the series, though in a discarded or unfinished comic, France goes to Italy and tells him that Holy Rome is 'no more', hinting that he may have been killed. However, as the strip was never aired, Holy Roman Empire's fate continues to go without address.

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

When they were both under Austria's rule, she and Italy were very close and she became his older sister figure. She was one of the few characters who knew his true gender at that time, but didn't mind bathing with him despite that. Hungary then embraced him out of her love for cute boys. It's strongly hinted that they still remain close. Each December she dresses up as a monster from the Alps, the Krampus, and scares Italy. She was unable to contain herself and hugged him, telling him how cute he was, "capturing" him in the process, only serving to scare him more. He falls for this trick every year.

===Japan===
''Main article: [[Japan]]''

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed by Italy as a greeting. When Italy once drove Japan to his house, his erratic driving skills inspired Japan to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

Italy and Poland are shown to be good friends in a few of the "Extra Stories" and ''Comic Diary'' strips, and have known each other since they were small children. It was Poland who gave Italy the idea to make an ejectable seat in [[Germany]]'s Kübelwagen, as he had previously designed an airplane with one (which backfired on him).

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Prussia is shown to be very fond of Italy and often refers to him as "Ita-chan" in the original Japanese text. According to Himaruya, worrying about Italy is "a tradition from Prussia's time".<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリア軍の短パンセーラー服の可愛さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1078.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 8, 2011|accessdate=October 8, 2012|trans_title=The Cuteness of the Italian Army's Sailor Uniform Shorts is Abnormal}}</ref>Upon being asked by a fan, Himaruya said that Prussia grew attached to him some time ago when they fought together.<ref>{{cite web|title=確かこれはフィレンツェ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1339.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=September 20, 2012|trans_title=If I recall, this is Florence}}</ref> Prussia considers him 'cute' and is attracted to his and his brother's climate and topography<ref name="PruIta">{{cite web|title=ヘタリアファンタジア３|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1297.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Hetalia Fantasia 3}}</ref> and even asks him out on a date in the drama adaptation of his blog event, only for Italy to be oblivious to his question, being fixated on his bird. In the same CD, Germany says that Prussia is very good with Italy. In [[Osōji Prussia]] (''Cleaning Prussia''), if he chooses to go to Italy's house to clean, he states that he has clear ulterior motives to be praised by Italy. Upon arrival, Prussia finds Italy asleep in his bed and begins to stroke Italy's head. As he strokes Italy, he is reminded of the [[wikipedia:Risorgimento|Risorgimento]] as he did so, and happily daydreams about him and Italy on a gondola in [[wikipedia:Venezia|Venice]].

Italy has also praised Prussia for his hard work<ref name="Hallpg4">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(4ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20114.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 4)}}</ref> and was eager to join him and India in dancing during America's Halloween party.<ref name="Hallpg3">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(3ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20113.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 3)}}</ref>

In an older series of drawings, Prussia was shown blushing and breathing harshly while approaching a teenaged Italy, before embracing him, to his distress.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main article: [[South Italy]]''

The two brothers grew up knowing each other, but they never actually met face to face. Italy eventually went off to live with their grandfather for some time, while South Italy stayed behind. After [[Ancient Rome|Grandpa Rome]] had died and Italy came back, South Italy and the other boys became bullies to him. The two were separated again at the end of the Italian War when Italy was claimed by the Holy Roman Empire and [[Austria]], while South Italy was sent to live with [[Spain]] because he was too difficult to deal with.

In the present day, the two brothers do not get along very well; South Italy occasionally refuses to acknowledge his brother's existence, though Italy is more than eager to be around his older brother. As a child, South Italy often felt jealous and inferior to Italy, due to the younger brother inheriting their grandfather's talent for art and cleaning, while he could do neither well. He also felt that his brother took after their grandfather in appearance more. Despite this though, he is shown to have at least a subconscious care for him, becoming upset when his brother implies he does not admire him and sharing a bed with him. Usually, when it is hinted that he cares about Italy, something happens that angers him and he instantly reverts back.

Although South Italy seems tougher than Italy, both are actually cowardly and ineffectual. South Italy refers to Italy as Veneziano, and Italy and others refer to South Italy as Romano, in order to avoid confusion.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

Italy affectionately refers to Spain as his older brother while, in the original Japanese text, Spain refers to Italy as ''Ita-chan''. Spain's greatest desire is for the Italy brothers to live with him, and he's also expressed interest in marrying them, however, in 2005 when he returned to him saying that it was legal for men to marry now, Italy merely congratulated him despite having said it would be okay to get married as a child. When Romano and Veneziano were still young, Spain wished Romano could be as cute as his brother and even wanted Austria to trade with him because North Italy was better behaved and a harder worker. During the War of Austrian Succession, Spain promised Veneziano that they could be together forever when the fight was over, however his thoughts and possibly his expression scared Italy into running back to Austria in tears.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.jpg|thumb|left|Italy from the ''Axis Powers'' arc of the published manga.]]
Italy is first introduced in the first chapter of the webcomic and the beginning of the published manga. During World War I, Germany crosses the border into northern Italy with just a stick. Expecting a great opponent reminiscent of the [[Ancient Rome|Roman Empire]], he instead encounters Italy hiding in a tomato crate in the woods. Italy immediately surrenders and begs Germany not to kill him, though Germany is still in shock and initially believes Italy is putting on an act. Italy shows no resistance to capture, and leaves when Germany leaves the cell door open only to return after briefly flirting with some girls. After writing a song about Germany, he is ultimately kicked out. After the war is over, Italy appears at Germany's house begging for a job as he has fallen into poverty just as Germany has. Grateful, Italy later declares himself an ally of Germany as the stage for World War II begins to form.

Italy proves to be a "useless" ally, with his battle tools being various forms of Pasta and white flags. He is frequently retreating, captured, and overtaken whenever he tries to mount a strategy on his own. (Such as getting attacked by Egypt with a stick, provoking a defeated France into attacking him, and immediately surrendering to England while Germany is away on another front). When Germany meets with Japan to formalize their alliance, Italy flirts with the local girls then falls asleep underneath a heated kotatsu table. When the three begin to train, Italy shows regular incompetence despite Germany's threats and confuses Japan in the process. Italy also has a habit of abandoning training, in one case to play with a stray cat, though he is always dragged back by Germany.

When Germany begins to put in place an alliance with Russia, Italy begins to worry that his friends will abandon him in favor of a stronger ally. He asks France for advice on how to keep his friends, and he tells Italy simply to talk to them (and write down what he wants to say in case he gets nervous). Germany finds the letter and reassures Italy, and the two form the Pact of Steel. On the day Russia arrives to meet with Germany, Italy plans to lurk outside to see what kind of guy Russia is, though he ends up stripping and taking a siesta when the clock strikes 3. When Italy wakes up, he immediately rushes inside and forgets to put in his pants, flashing Russia and the other visiting nations. Germany yells at him for his behavior and gives him his pants to wear, though Russia seems to take delight in the chaos. Italy later shows up as Germany, Austria and Russia prepare to mobilize and invade Poland. He gives Germany food to eat later and tells them both to be careful and not to get hurt, in addition to not doing any of the bad behaviors he himself had been doing previously.

[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.png|thumb|right|Chibitalia from ''Chibitalia in the 15th Century''.]]
In a supplemental storyline showcasing Italy's childhood (known as "Chibitalia"), he is a frequent victim of bullying - especially at the hands of France and the Holy Roman Empire. While he was initially raised by his grandfather Rome, he is later conquered by Austria and forced to work as a servant in the house of the Holy Roman Empire. Italy is regularly scolded for creating problems by Austria, though he soon becomes the object of affection for Holy Rome, who believes Chibitalia to be a girl. However, Chibitalia is alternatively afraid and reverent around Holy Rome, and their interactions are often awkward or chaotic much to the amusement of fellow servant Hungary. The Holy Roman Empire begins to become unstable, and Holy Rome is forced to leave for war, though he asks Italy to join him and create the most powerful country in the world. Italy refuses, citing his grandfather's painful battle scars, as he does not want to see Holy Rome attacked in such a way. Chibitalia later encounters Holy Rome as he prepares to leave, and he becomes upset and gives Holy Rome his underwear (often at the center of their mishaps) to remember him by. Moved, they share a kiss and Holy Rome leaves for war, promising to return when the war is over.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all five chapters of the main webcomic storyline and all six volumes of the published manga.

===Anime===
[[File:EP38.png|thumb|left|200px|Italy in ''[[Episode 38]]''.]]
Italy appears in [[Episode 01]], towards the end of the meeting. He offers to speak, but when he is called upon, he lets out a cry of "PASTA~!" instead of presenting data. He is formally introduced in [[Episode 02]] after Germany finds him hiding in the tomato crate, and is taken captive, but eventually kicked out and sent back home after he annoys the other man with a stereotype-filled song about Germans. Italy later returns to work for Germany after becoming poor and eventually becomes his ally in the lead-up to WWII. In an adaption loosely based off the strip ''Shouting S.O.S. From the Center of the World'', Italy, Germany, and Japan are stranded on a tropical island though Italy doesn't seem too concerned about it. After playing in the water and on the beach, it is revealed that Italy has been buying food from a nearby Chinatown, and they decide to ask China for a ride home the next time he goes to get supplies. The other Allies are also on the island alongside China, and the two parties frequently battle with Italy surrendering immediately and begging for them not to hurt him. His cries are answered twice by the ghost of his grandfather who scares the attackers off, and once by [[Finland]] as Santa Claus delivering gifts.

In the film ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White]]'', Italy and his citizens flee their country when the Pict arrive and drain away all the color and turn all who remain into more Pict. After putting their differences aside, the eight nations dress up in Pict costumes that Italy made to play with and enter the ship. Much to Germany's annoyance, Italy brings a stray cat inside with him to play with, which ends up attacking them while they are moving through the vents, leading to their capture by the Pict. As the others try to sway the Pict into enjoying aspects of earth's culture, Italy has to be frequently restrained from interfering and partaking in the activities himself. When the Pict are unimpressed, Italy encourages them to enjoy themselves in a very enthusiastic manner and while the Pict are bewildered by his behavior the nations take the opportunity to bail from the ship.
[[File:Italy TBW.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Italy in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]''.]]

Italy arrives on the beach of the deserted island and immediately begins to make pasta. The other nations arrive and sit down to eat, but the peace is broken when the Pict arrive. Distressed, Italy's cat runs off into the woods and he chases after it, returning to find that the others have been turned into Pict. As Italy cries out for help, Rome's ghost arrives and distracts the Pict with a song and leaves Italy a sharpie marker. Finally understanding why the Pict were so confused by his mannerisms, Italy decides to brighten them up and uses the sharpie to draw faces on all the Pict. Pleased, the princess of the Pict promises to fix everything and apologizes for the mess they've caused, and Italy gives her the sharpie marker as a parting gift. In a cutaway inter-spliced into the movie's main plot, Chibitalia and Holy Rome are shown in the woods holding hands and staring at one another with affection.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all six seasons of the anime as well as the film. In the anime adaptation, Italy's hair is changed to auburn, while his tie is colored blue. His eyes were also changed to amber, a more "golden" shade than what they appear as in manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:Italy-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryōki Nagae]] as Italy.]]
Italy appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryōki Nagae]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref> A Chibitalia puppet also appears during one segment, controlled by [[Daiki Mihara]].<ref name="Ensemble Member Introduction">{{cite web|title=#ヘタミュブルズ(アンサンブルチーム)を紹介していきます。彼らがいなければ成立しない舞台、誰よりも長い時間舞台に立っている彼らです。左・ちびたりあ(三原大樹)&右・神聖ローマ(原野正章) パペットを扱う彼らの演技にも注目！|url=https://twitter.com/koutaroyositani/status/681064943165161473|date=December 27, 2015|accessdate=December 31, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*The birthdate given in his profile, '''March 17th''', corresponds with the date of the formation of the "Kingdom Of Italy" (''Regno d'Italia'') in 1861<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>. As Italy is shown in the strips to have existed for centuries before, it is likely that the brothers use the date of the Italian Unification to celebrate their birthdays with, as a unified Italy. The formation date of the Italian Republic (''Repubblica Italiana'') is actually '''June 2nd'''. South Italy is confirmed to be the elder of the two; despite this, some fans continue to mistake them for twins due to having similar hairstyles.
*Though Italy was represented with the flag for the '''Kingdom Of Italy''' in the original webcomic, the published manga and later media use the modern Italian flag.
*His full nation name, '''Italy Veneziano''' (or just "Veneziano") is derived from ''Venezia'', the Italian name for '''Venice''', a city in Northern Italy. In the strips, he is simply referred to by the others as '''Italy''', with his brother and his grandfather only referring to him as '''Veneziano'''. The name '''North Italy''' is also used to differentiate him from his brother.'' ''In Italian'', ''the word'' Veneziano ''has the meaning of "Venetian", "native of Venice", but, unlike his brother's second forename, it is no existent male first name''. Veneziano ''can also be seen as a sort of pun for the similar-sounding Japanese phrase "''Venezia no''", which would mean "of Venice".
*Though his name is derived after Venice, he only seems to represent the Republic itself in the strip where he fights the Ottoman troops. In footnotes to strips such as ''The War of Austrian Succession'', it is shown that he has also been used to represent other northern areas of Italy such as [[wikipedia:Duchy of Milan|Milan]] and [[wikipedia:Piedmont-Sardinia|Piedmont-Sardinia]], before the unification of Italy.
[[File:Italy_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Italy.]]
*In the strip '''Let's Assist The French Economy!''', his right nipple is revealed to represent '''Corsica''' and winds up claimed by [[France]]. His right pectoral area is also said to represent both '''Savoy''' and '''Nice'''.
*In '''Contrary To The Italian Image''', it is revealed in a footnote that Italy suffers from the medical condition [[wikipedia:phimosis|phimosis]] (which makes it difficult for the foreskin of the penis to be retracted), due to Italy ranking #2 in frequent cases of it.
*In the webcomic strip ''Italy's Big Brother'', Germany reveals that Italy happens to share Germanic blood with him (presumably due to the German conquests of Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire). This noticeably angers South Italy, who was later said to be of Arabic blood by Himaruya.
*In a note, Himaruya stated that Italy was not entirely weak, but due to him being cowardly and scared, he does not use his strength. However, as a child, he was shown at one point to be strong enough to defeat Ottoman forces that were invading the Adriatic Sea (referencing how Italian naval troops were thought to be stronger than the ones on land). In another illustration, the female version of Italy is shown to display an incredible bout of strength when angered, much to the surprise of her male counterpart.
*In the special booklet included with the third volume of the published manga, it was revealed that Italy's curl was a last-minute addition to the design to make him look cuter. Himaruya calls the curl "important" now.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In ''Hetalia: World☆Stars'', it was revealed that Italy is taller than his brother South Italy.<ref name="temp world stars ref">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2014|title=ヘタリア World☆Stars|trans_title= Hetalia: World☆Stars|publisher=Shonen Jump +}}</ref>
*When asked about Italy and Germany's relation at the end of the war, Himaruya said that despite popular belief, North Italy has not changed sides during the WWII, stating that: "At the time, Italy was actually split into two countries. The South switched sides and joined the Allies, while the North continued to stay with the Axis even after they surrendered. Despite knowing they were losing the war, The North fought alongside Germany until they were finally taken over by the Allies and Southern Italy". Meaning that would be Romano the one who switched sides during the war, and not Veneziano. He attributes this misconception to the fact of people being unaware that Italy was actually split into two countries during the war. He also stated that this is one of the reasons to why there are two Italys in the series.<ref>http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/oldblog/2006-10gatu.php</ref>

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Italy

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:''This article is about the character representing the northern portion of Italy. For the character representing the southern portion of Italy, see [[South Italy]].''
{{Nation
| name = Italy<br>イタリア
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Italy0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Italy.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Italy|Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana)]], Northern Italy
| human = [[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]] (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス, ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = March 17<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=18|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown (manga)<br> Auburn (anime)
| eyes = Brown (manga)<br> Amber (anime)
| height = 172 cm (5' 7.7")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Daisuke Namikawa]]<br>[[Aki Kanada]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Shounosuke Hitachi]] (drama CD)
| english = [[Todd Haberkorn]]<br>[[Brina Palencia]] (child)
}}
'''Italy''' (イタリア ''Itaria'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers.''' He is the representation of the northern part of Italy and is part of the Axis Powers. He is also referred to as '''Italy Veneziano''' (イタリア・ヴェネチアーノ ''Itaria Venechiāno''). Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]]''' (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Italy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Italy. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He has short brown hair and brown eyes, with a curl on the left side of his head, which acts as his erogenous zone when stroked or pulled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga2.htm|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その２」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|trans_title=Comic Diary 2}}</ref> He wears a blue WWII military uniform, a black shirt and tie, and black boots. In earlier strips, his hair was shown smoother, and his curl was drawn smaller, a change which was noted in a gag illustration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/bldesuyo.htm|title=「ぼちぼちとリクエスト消化」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 14, 2012|trans_title=Digesting requests, little by little}}</ref> Italy's eyes were depicted as gray in the earliest artwork of him,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/d_i0.htm|title=ヘタリア１話|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 27, 2012|page=1|trans_title=Hetalia Chapter 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/ira5.htm|title=ヘタリア　*心のそこからヘタレイタリアをマンセーする*|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 28, 2012|page=|trans_title=}}</ref> but quickly changed to brown. In the [[Volume 5]] Special Booklet, Himaruya notes that he's changed the way Italy's hair falls, and it now appears shorter and more spread out as opposed to longer and falling to the sides of his head.<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2012|title=ヘタリア 5 Axis Powers 特装版冊子|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 5 Special Edition Booklet|publisher=Gentosha|page=4-5|isbn=978-4-3448-2564-2}}</ref>

In his first appearance in both versions of the manga and the first two episodes of the anime, he wore a tan uniform that looked similar to his brother's, aside from being drawn as a jumpsuit in the manga (though it was shown as a two-piece suit in the anime).

As a child, he wore dresses, and was often mistaken for a girl by [[Holy Roman Empire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/t_b10.htm|title=ちびたりあ|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|page=10|trans_title=Chibitalia}}</ref> (and many others<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/vinne.htm|title=「in ウィーン」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|trans_title=in Vienna}}</ref>). When not in uniform, he can often be seen dressed in a white sailor suit-style top (with blue collar, necktie, and sleeve bands) and blue shorts.

===Personality and Interests===
[[File:ChibitaliaChibi.png|thumb|right|150px|Chibitalia.]]
Italy is a cheerful, energetic man, who although being the kin of Ancient Rome, is an irresponsible crybaby. He loves pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese. Although he relies on Germany a lot, Italy doesn't really listen to what he says and instead daydreams or wanders off. His hobbies include cooking, designing clothes, siestas, painting, and singing.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/char.html</ref> He was noted as being able to use both hands skillfully, though it may have been a joke as it was cited that he can hold a paintbrush in one hand and a slice of pizza in another.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>

In the webcomic and the first drama CD, it is noted that he frequently gets stomach pains due to overindulging on gelato. Italy is shown to have a compulsion of stripping off all of his clothes for his daily 3 PM "siestas," and usually forgets to put his pants back on after he wakes back up (causing Germany to have to lend him a pair of his own). His public nudity has become notorious enough that [[Switzerland]] will fire upon him if he catches him streaking throughout his homeland.

He also has the verbal tic of making a "Ve" sound (really said by Italians, above all in Emilia-Romagna, whereas you could hear a "Be" in other Italian regions, which is an abbreviation of "bene", "good", and it has the same function as the English interjection "well" at the beginning of a sentence), though in the anime adaptation, he makes other onomatopoeic sounds as well, a more notable one being a chant of "herahera" (a Japanese onomatopoeia which means "acting foolishly" or "frivolous") .

Though he was relatively weak and timid as a child, he was able to take on [[Turkey]] single-handedly at one point. It's also possible that he's a skilled fencer, as Himaruya entitled one of his blog entries "Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal."<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリアのフェンシングの強さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-895.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2012|trans_title=Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal}}</ref> According to Germany, when his hands and legs are bound, he dies.

Italy dislikes wearing helmets as they make him feel shorter. <ref name="hetare 3_11">{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ３　
G-R Nonaggression Pact?*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Hetare 2 G-R Nonaggression Pact}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1, they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Ancient Rome===
''Main Article: [[Ancient Rome]]''

The heir apparent to Rome's fortune, young Italy spent an indeterminate amount of time living and traveling with his grandfather until Rome eventually grew weak and died due to his empire crumbling.

Due to what happened to his grandfather, Italy refused to become a new Roman Empire when Holy Roman Empire offered him the chance to do so. Though he didn't emulate Rome's military success, he did pursue the same instinctive talent for art.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

As a child, after Rome fell, Italy(Chibitalia) lived in Austria's house and spent the majority of his time there, acting as a maid due to becoming part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was raised there with [[Hungary]]'s help. He believed Italy to be a girl until his voice broke sometime after he'd grown into a preteen, with Austria thinking he "had a feeling this would happen for some reason." It's assumed that, from then on, Austria bought him clothes of the proper gender and no longer made him wear maid's dresses. Because of Italy's behavior and being rather useless, Austria often pushed him around and punished him. Italy often asked if they would have pasta for dinner and the answer was always no. However, Italy was a glutton and went looking for pasta anyway. When Holy Roman Empire snuck him food Austria, believing he'd stolen it, locked him in a dark room as punishment.

During the Spanish-Austrian war, Italy had the opportunity to be reunited with his brother and live with Spain. However, he ran straight to Austria after being untied. Despite that, according to Spain, he often complained about Austria's rule, seemingly because Spain scared him with his leering and dreaming of being with the Italy brothers all the time. He also was against Germany's annexation of Austria along with Hungary. Italy doesn't hold a grudge to Austria for his mistreatment as a child or from any wars they'd had and is generally happy to see him, rushing to him and hugging him and rubbing their cheeks together.

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Italy (still a child) grew up with a teenage France. The two got along well until Italy was taken to spend time with Ancient Rome. When he returned, France only wanted to gain control of him. They are still on rather good terms, as Italy still refers to France as his big brother and has visited him a number of times. France is also unwilling to harm Italy despite being enemies.

===Germany===
''Main article: [[Germany]]''

After being found in a tomato crate, Italy became his prisoner, then ally. With [[Japan]], they formed the Axis Powers. Italy is openly affectionate towards Germany, always trying his best for him and the Axis Trio as a whole; though failing most of the time. It is shown repeatedly that Italy has no problem sleeping in Germany's bed or publicly asking how Germany feels about him. Despite their many differences, Italy and Germany are rather close.

In the incomplete strip ''Buon San Valentino,'' it is hinted, though not outright confirmed, that Germany may be Italy's long-lost childhood love, Holy Roman Empire when he appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia.

In more recent modern-day strips, the two still seem to be very close, one example being one strip where Germany praises Italy's land and culture, causing him to giggle and blush, or one which shows that recently [[Spain]]'s land's sightseeing locations are becoming more popular with Germans than Italy's, causing him to become upset, stating that he thought he would always be Germany's "Number One" and would find a way to fix that.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

As a child, Holy Roman Empire would frequently chase Italy about, demanding that he become a part of the Holy Roman Empire. After Austria gained control of Italy, they resided in Holy Roman Empire's house. Holy Roman Empire was excited but had a hard time interacting with Italy as he had a crush on him (believing him to be a girl). As a result of HRE's quiet and intense gazes, Italy became very afraid of him at times.

Italy later revealed that the reason he refused HRE's offer to join him in becoming a new Roman Empire was because he saw the effects a long life of war had on his grandfather. Heartbroken, HRE leaves his home to go to war after other members of the Holy Roman Empire begin turning against him and Austria. As he leaves, he runs into Italy, and the two say their goodbyes as Italy gives HRE a token of his affection (his underwear in the webcomic version and his broom in the anime). The two share a goodbye kiss and HRE promises that he will return.

HRE's eventual fate has yet to be confirmed in the series, though in a discarded or unfinished comic, France goes to Italy and tells him that Holy Rome is 'no more', hinting that he may have been killed. However, as the strip was never aired, Holy Roman Empire's fate continues to go without address.

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

When they were both under Austria's rule, she and Italy were very close and she became his older sister figure. She was one of the few characters who knew his true gender at that time, but didn't mind bathing with him despite that. Hungary then embraced him out of her love for cute boys. It's strongly hinted that they still remain close. Each December she dresses up as a monster from the Alps, the Krampus, and scares Italy. She was unable to contain herself and hugged him, telling him how cute he was, "capturing" him in the process, only serving to scare him more. He falls for this trick every year.

===Japan===
''Main article: [[Japan]]''

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed by Italy as a greeting. When Italy once drove Japan to his house, his erratic driving skills inspired Japan to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

Italy and Poland are shown to be good friends in a few of the "Extra Stories" and ''Comic Diary'' strips, and have known each other since they were small children. It was Poland who gave Italy the idea to make an ejectable seat in [[Germany]]'s Kübelwagen, as he had previously designed an airplane with one (which backfired on him).

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Prussia is shown to be very fond of Italy and often refers to him as "Ita-chan" in the original Japanese text. According to Himaruya, worrying about Italy is "a tradition from Prussia's time".<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリア軍の短パンセーラー服の可愛さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1078.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 8, 2011|accessdate=October 8, 2012|trans_title=The Cuteness of the Italian Army's Sailor Uniform Shorts is Abnormal}}</ref>Upon being asked by a fan, Himaruya said that Prussia grew attached to him some time ago when they fought together.<ref>{{cite web|title=確かこれはフィレンツェ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1339.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=September 20, 2012|trans_title=If I recall, this is Florence}}</ref> Prussia considers him 'cute' and is attracted to his and his brother's climate and topography<ref name="PruIta">{{cite web|title=ヘタリアファンタジア３|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1297.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Hetalia Fantasia 3}}</ref> and even asks him out on a date in the drama adaptation of his blog event, only for Italy to be oblivious to his question, being fixated on his bird. In the same CD, Germany says that Prussia is very good with Italy. In [[Osōji Prussia]] (''Cleaning Prussia''), if he chooses to go to Italy's house to clean, he states that he has clear ulterior motives to be praised by Italy. Upon arrival, Prussia finds Italy asleep in his bed and begins to stroke Italy's head. As he strokes Italy, he is reminded of the [[wikipedia:Risorgimento|Risorgimento]] as he did so, and happily daydreams about him and Italy on a gondola in [[wikipedia:Venezia|Venice]].

Italy has also praised Prussia for his hard work<ref name="Hallpg4">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(4ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20114.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 4)}}</ref> and was eager to join him and India in dancing during America's Halloween party.<ref name="Hallpg3">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(3ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20113.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 3)}}</ref>

In an older series of drawings, Prussia was shown blushing and breathing harshly while approaching a teenaged Italy, before embracing him, to his distress.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main article: [[South Italy]]''

The two brothers grew up knowing each other, but they never actually met face to face. Italy eventually went off to live with their grandfather for some time, while South Italy stayed behind. After [[Ancient Rome|Grandpa Rome]] had died and Italy came back, South Italy and the other boys became bullies to him. The two were separated again at the end of the Italian War when Italy was claimed by the Holy Roman Empire and [[Austria]], while South Italy was sent to live with [[Spain]] because he was too difficult to deal with.

In the present day, the two brothers do not get along very well; South Italy occasionally refuses to acknowledge his brother's existence, though Italy is more than eager to be around his older brother. As a child, South Italy often felt jealous and inferior to Italy, due to the younger brother inheriting their grandfather's talent for art and cleaning, while he could do neither well. He also felt that his brother took after their grandfather in appearance more. Despite this though, he is shown to have at least a subconscious care for him, becoming upset when his brother implies he does not admire him and sharing a bed with him. Usually, when it is hinted that he cares about Italy, something happens that angers him and he instantly reverts back.

Although South Italy seems tougher than Italy, both are actually cowardly and ineffectual. South Italy refers to Italy as Veneziano, and Italy and others refer to South Italy as Romano, in order to avoid confusion.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

Italy affectionately refers to Spain as his older brother while, in the original Japanese text, Spain refers to Italy as ''Ita-chan''. Spain's greatest desire is for the Italy brothers to live with him, and he's also expressed interest in marrying them, however, in 2005 when he returned to him saying that it was legal for men to marry now, Italy merely congratulated him despite having said it would be okay to get married as a child. When Romano and Veneziano were still young, Spain wished Romano could be as cute as his brother and even wanted Austria to trade with him because North Italy was better behaved and a harder worker. During the War of Austrian Succession, Spain promised Veneziano that they could be together forever when the fight was over, however his thoughts and possibly his expression scared Italy into running back to Austria in tears.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.jpg|thumb|left|Italy from the ''Axis Powers'' arc of the published manga.]]
Italy is first introduced in the first chapter of the webcomic and the beginning of the published manga. During World War I, Germany crosses the border into northern Italy with just a stick. Expecting a great opponent reminiscent of the [[Ancient Rome|Roman Empire]], he instead encounters Italy hiding in a tomato crate in the woods. Italy immediately surrenders and begs Germany not to kill him, though Germany is still in shock and initially believes Italy is putting on an act. Italy shows no resistance to capture, and leaves when Germany leaves the cell door open only to return after briefly flirting with some girls. After writing a song about Germany, he is ultimately kicked out. After the war is over, Italy appears at Germany's house begging for a job as he has fallen into poverty just as Germany has. Grateful, Italy later declares himself an ally of Germany as the stage for World War II begins to form.

Italy proves to be a "useless" ally, with his battle tools being various forms of Pasta and white flags. He is frequently retreating, captured, and overtaken whenever he tries to mount a strategy on his own. (Such as getting attacked by Egypt with a stick, provoking a defeated France into attacking him, and immediately surrendering to England while Germany is away on another front). When Germany meets with Japan to formalize their alliance, Italy flirts with the local girls then falls asleep underneath a heated kotatsu table. When the three begin to train, Italy shows regular incompetence despite Germany's threats and confuses Japan in the process. Italy also has a habit of abandoning training, in one case to play with a stray cat, though he is always dragged back by Germany.

When Germany begins to put in place an alliance with Russia, Italy begins to worry that his friends will abandon him in favor of a stronger ally. He asks France for advice on how to keep his friends, and he tells Italy simply to talk to them (and write down what he wants to say in case he gets nervous). Germany finds the letter and reassures Italy, and the two form the Pact of Steel. On the day Russia arrives to meet with Germany, Italy plans to lurk outside to see what kind of guy Russia is, though he ends up stripping and taking a siesta when the clock strikes 3. When Italy wakes up, he immediately rushes inside and forgets to put in his pants, flashing Russia and the other visiting nations. Germany yells at him for his behavior and gives him his pants to wear, though Russia seems to take delight in the chaos. Italy later shows up as Germany, Austria and Russia prepare to mobilize and invade Poland. He gives Germany food to eat later and tells them both to be careful and not to get hurt, in addition to not doing any of the bad behaviors he himself had been doing previously.

[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.png|thumb|right|Chibitalia from ''Chibitalia in the 15th Century''.]]
In a supplemental storyline showcasing Italy's childhood (known as "Chibitalia"), he is a frequent victim of bullying - especially at the hands of France and the Holy Roman Empire. While he was initially raised by his grandfather Rome, he is later conquered by Austria and forced to work as a servant in the house of the Holy Roman Empire. Italy is regularly scolded for creating problems by Austria, though he soon becomes the object of affection for Holy Rome, who believes Chibitalia to be a girl. However, Chibitalia is alternatively afraid and reverent around Holy Rome, and their interactions are often awkward or chaotic much to the amusement of fellow servant Hungary. The Holy Roman Empire begins to become unstable, and Holy Rome is forced to leave for war, though he asks Italy to join him and create the most powerful country in the world. Italy refuses, citing his grandfather's painful battle scars, as he does not want to see Holy Rome attacked in such a way. Chibitalia later encounters Holy Rome as he prepares to leave, and he becomes upset and gives Holy Rome his underwear (often at the center of their mishaps) to remember him by. Moved, they share a kiss and Holy Rome leaves for war, promising to return when the war is over.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all five chapters of the main webcomic storyline and all six volumes of the published manga.

===Anime===
[[File:EP38.png|thumb|left|200px|Italy in ''[[Episode 38]]''.]]
Italy appears in [[Episode 01]], towards the end of the meeting. He offers to speak, but when he is called upon, he lets out a cry of "PASTA~!" instead of presenting data. He is formally introduced in [[Episode 02]] after Germany finds him hiding in the tomato crate, and is taken captive, but eventually kicked out and sent back home after he annoys the other man with a stereotype-filled song about Germans. Italy later returns to work for Germany after becoming poor and eventually becomes his ally in the lead-up to WWII. In an adaption loosely based off the strip ''Shouting S.O.S. From the Center of the World'', Italy, Germany, and Japan are stranded on a tropical island though Italy doesn't seem too concerned about it. After playing in the water and on the beach, it is revealed that Italy has been buying food from a nearby Chinatown, and they decide to ask China for a ride home the next time he goes to get supplies. The other Allies are also on the island alongside China, and the two parties frequently battle with Italy surrendering immediately and begging for them not to hurt him. His cries are answered twice by the ghost of his grandfather who scares the attackers off, and once by [[Finland]] as Santa Claus delivering gifts.

In the film ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White]]'', Italy and his citizens flee their country when the Pict arrive and drain away all the color and turn all who remain into more Pict. After putting their differences aside, the eight nations dress up in Pict costumes that Italy made to play with and enter the ship. Much to Germany's annoyance, Italy brings a stray cat inside with him to play with, which ends up attacking them while they are moving through the vents, leading to their capture by the Pict. As the others try to sway the Pict into enjoying aspects of earth's culture, Italy has to be frequently restrained from interfering and partaking in the activities himself. When the Pict are unimpressed, Italy encourages them to enjoy themselves in a very enthusiastic manner and while the Pict are bewildered by his behavior the nations take the opportunity to bail from the ship.
[[File:Italy TBW.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Italy in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]''.]]

Italy arrives on the beach of the deserted island and immediately begins to make pasta. The other nations arrive and sit down to eat, but the peace is broken when the Pict arrive. Distressed, Italy's cat runs off into the woods and he chases after it, returning to find that the others have been turned into Pict. As Italy cries out for help, Rome's ghost arrives and distracts the Pict with a song and leaves Italy a sharpie marker. Finally understanding why the Pict were so confused by his mannerisms, Italy decides to brighten them up and uses the sharpie to draw faces on all the Pict. Pleased, the princess of the Pict promises to fix everything and apologizes for the mess they've caused, and Italy gives her the sharpie marker as a parting gift. In a cutaway inter-spliced into the movie's main plot, Chibitalia and Holy Rome are shown in the woods holding hands and staring at one another with affection.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all six seasons of the anime as well as the film. In the anime adaptation, Italy's hair is changed to auburn, while his tie is colored blue. His eyes were also changed to amber, a more "golden" shade than what they appear as in manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:Italy-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryōki Nagae]] as Italy.]]
Italy appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryōki Nagae]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref> A Chibitalia puppet also appears during one segment, controlled by [[Daiki Mihara]].<ref name="Ensemble Member Introduction">{{cite web|title=#ヘタミュブルズ(アンサンブルチーム)を紹介していきます。彼らがいなければ成立しない舞台、誰よりも長い時間舞台に立っている彼らです。左・ちびたりあ(三原大樹)&右・神聖ローマ(原野正章) パペットを扱う彼らの演技にも注目！|url=https://twitter.com/koutaroyositani/status/681064943165161473|date=December 27, 2015|accessdate=December 31, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*The birthdate given in his profile, '''March 17th''', corresponds with the date of the formation of the "Kingdom Of Italy" (''Regno d'Italia'') in 1861<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>. As Italy is shown in the strips to have existed for centuries before, it is likely that the brothers use the date of the Italian Unification to celebrate their birthdays with, as a unified Italy. The formation date of the Italian Republic (''Repubblica Italiana'') is actually '''June 2nd'''. South Italy is confirmed to be the elder of the two; despite this, some fans continue to mistake them for twins due to having similar hairstyles.
*Though Italy was represented with the flag for the '''Kingdom Of Italy''' in the original webcomic, the published manga and later media use the modern Italian flag.
*His full nation name, '''Italy Veneziano''' (or just "Veneziano") is derived from ''Venezia'', the Italian name for '''Venice''', a city in Northern Italy. In the strips, he is simply referred to by the others as '''Italy''', with his brother and his grandfather only referring to him as '''Veneziano'''. The name '''North Italy''' is also used to differentiate him from his brother.'' ''In Italian'', ''the word'' Veneziano ''has the meaning of "venetian", "native of Venice", but, unlike his brother's second forename, it is no existent male first name''. Veneziano ''can also be seen as a sort of pun for the similar-sounding Japanese phrase "''Venezia no''", which would mean "of Venice".
*Though his name is derived after Venice, he only seems to represent the Republic itself in the strip where he fights the Ottoman troops. In footnotes to strips such as ''The War of Austrian Succession'', it is shown that he has also been used to represent other northern areas of Italy such as [[wikipedia:Duchy of Milan|Milan]] and [[wikipedia:Piedmont-Sardinia|Piedmont-Sardinia]], before the unification of Italy.
[[File:Italy_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Italy.]]
*In the strip '''Let's Assist The French Economy!''', his right nipple is revealed to represent '''Corsica''' and winds up claimed by [[France]]. His right pectoral area is also said to represent both '''Savoy''' and '''Nice'''.
*In '''Contrary To The Italian Image''', it is revealed in a footnote that Italy suffers from the medical condition [[wikipedia:phimosis|phimosis]] (which makes it difficult for the foreskin of the penis to be retracted), due to Italy ranking #2 in frequent cases of it.
*In the webcomic strip '''Italy's Big Brother''', Germany reveals that Italy happens to share Germanic blood with him (presumably due to the German conquests of Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire). This noticeably angers South Italy, who was later said to be of Arabic blood by Himaruya.
*In a note, Himaruya stated that Italy was not entirely weak, but due to him being cowardly and scared, he does not use his strength. However, as a child, he was shown at one point to be strong enough to defeat Ottoman forces that were invading the Adriatic Sea (referencing how Italian naval troops were thought to be stronger than the ones on land). In another illustration, the female version of Italy is shown to display an incredible bout of strength when angered, much to the surprise of her male counterpart.
*In the special booklet included with the third volume of the published manga, it was revealed that Italy's curl was a last-minute addition to the design to make him look cuter. Himaruya calls the curl "important" now.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In ''Hetalia: World☆Stars'', it was revealed that Italy is taller than his brother South Italy.<ref name="temp world stars ref">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2014|title=ヘタリア World☆Stars|trans_title= Hetalia: World☆Stars|publisher=Shonen Jump +}}</ref>
*When asked about Italy and Germany's relation at the end of the war, Himaruya said that, despire popular belief, North Italy has not changed sides during the WWII, stating that:"At the time, Italy was actually split into two countries. The South switched sides and joined the Allies, while the North continued to stay with the Axis even after they surrendered. Despite knowing they were losing the war, The North fought along side Germany until they were finally taken over by the Allies and Southern Italy". Meaning that would be Romano the one who switched sides during the war, and not Veneziano. He attribues this misconception to the fact of people being unware that Italy was actually split into two countries during the war. He also stated that this is one of the reasons to why there is two Italys in the series.<ref>http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/oldblog/2006-10gatu.php</ref>

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Italy

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:''This article is about the character representing the northern portion of Italy. For the character representing the southern portion of Italy, see [[South Italy]].''
{{Nation
| name = Italy<br>イタリア
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Italy0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Italy.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Italy|Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana)]], Northern Italy
| human = [[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]] (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス, ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = March 17<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=18|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown (manga)<br> Auburn (anime)
| eyes = Brown (manga)<br> Amber (anime)
| height = 172 cm (5' 7.7")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Daisuke Namikawa]]<br>[[Aki Kanada]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Shounosuke Hitachi]] (drama CD)
| english = [[Todd Haberkorn]]<br>[[Brina Palencia]] (child)
}}
'''Italy''' (イタリア ''Itaria'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers.''' He is the representation of the northern part of Italy and is part of the Axis Powers. He is also referred to as '''Italy Veneziano''' (イタリア・ヴェネチアーノ ''Itaria Venechiāno''). Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]]''' (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Italy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Italy. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He has short brown hair and brown eyes, with a curl on the left side of his head, which acts as his erogenous zone when stroked or pulled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga2.htm|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その２」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|trans_title=Comic Diary 2}}</ref> He wears a blue WWII military uniform, a black shirt and tie, and black boots. In earlier strips, his hair was shown smoother, and his curl was drawn smaller, a change which was noted in a gag illustration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/bldesuyo.htm|title=「ぼちぼちとリクエスト消化」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 14, 2012|trans_title=Digesting requests, little by little}}</ref> Italy's eyes were depicted as gray in the earliest artwork of him,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/d_i0.htm|title=ヘタリア１話|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 27, 2012|page=1|trans_title=Hetalia Chapter 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/ira5.htm|title=ヘタリア　*心のそこからヘタレイタリアをマンセーする*|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 28, 2012|page=|trans_title=}}</ref> but quickly changed to brown. In the [[Volume 5]] Special Booklet, Himaruya notes that he's changed the way Italy's hair falls, and it now appears shorter and more spread out as opposed to longer and falling to the sides of his head.<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2012|title=ヘタリア 5 Axis Powers 特装版冊子|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 5 Special Edition Booklet|publisher=Gentosha|page=4-5|isbn=978-4-3448-2564-2}}</ref>

In his first appearance in both versions of the manga and the first two episodes of the anime, he wore a tan uniform that looked similar to his brother's, aside from being drawn as a jumpsuit in the manga (though it was shown as a two-piece suit in the anime).

As a child, he wore dresses, and was often mistaken for a girl by [[Holy Roman Empire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/t_b10.htm|title=ちびたりあ|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|page=10|trans_title=Chibitalia}}</ref> (and many others<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/vinne.htm|title=「in ウィーン」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|trans_title=in Vienna}}</ref>). When not in uniform, he can often be seen dressed in a white sailor suit-style top (with blue collar, necktie, and sleeve bands) and blue shorts.

===Personality and Interests===
[[File:ChibitaliaChibi.png|thumb|right|150px|Chibitalia.]]
Italy is a cheerful, energetic man, who although being the kin of Ancient Rome, is an irresponsible crybaby. He loves pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese. Although he relies on Germany a lot, Italy doesn't really listen to what he says and instead daydreams or wanders off. His hobbies include cooking, designing clothes, siestas, painting, and singing.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/char.html</ref> He was noted as being able to use both hands skillfully, though it may have been a joke as it was cited that he can hold a paintbrush in one hand and a slice of pizza in another.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>

In the webcomic and the first drama CD, it is noted that he frequently gets stomach pains due to overindulging on gelato. Italy is shown to have a compulsion of stripping off all of his clothes for his daily 3 PM "siestas," and usually forgets to put his pants back on after he wakes back up (causing Germany to have to lend him a pair of his own). His public nudity has become notorious enough that [[Switzerland]] will fire upon him if he catches him streaking throughout his homeland.

He also has the verbal tic of making a "Ve" sound (really said by Italians, above all in Emilia-Romagna, whereas you could hear a "Be" in other Italian regions, which is an abbreviation of "bene", "good", and it has the same function as the English interjection "well" at the beginning of a sentence), though in the anime adaptation, he makes other onomatopoeic sounds as well, a more notable one being a chant of "herahera" (a Japanese onomatopoeia which means "acting foolishly" or "frivolous") .

Though he was relatively weak and timid as a child, he was able to take on [[Turkey]] single-handedly at one point. It's also possible that he's a skilled fencer, as Himaruya entitled one of his blog entries "Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal."<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリアのフェンシングの強さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-895.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2012|trans_title=Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal}}</ref> According to Germany, when his hands and legs are bound, he dies.

Italy dislikes wearing helmets as they make him feel shorter. <ref name="hetare 3_11">{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ３　
G-R Nonaggression Pact?*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Hetare 2 G-R Nonaggression Pact}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1, they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Ancient Rome===
''Main Article: [[Ancient Rome]]''

The heir apparent to Rome's fortune, young Italy spent an indeterminate amount of time living and traveling with his grandfather until Rome eventually grew weak and died due to his empire crumbling.

Due to what happened to his grandfather, Italy refused to become a new Roman Empire when Holy Roman Empire offered him the chance to do so. Though he didn't emulate Rome's military success, he did pursue the same instinctive talent for art.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

As a child, after Rome fell, Italy(Chibitalia) lived in Austria's house and spent the majority of his time there, acting as a maid due to becoming part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was raised there with [[Hungary]]'s help. He believed Italy to be a girl until his voice broke sometime after he'd grown into a preteen, with Austria thinking he "had a feeling this would happen for some reason." It's assumed that, from then on, Austria bought him clothes of the proper gender and no longer made him wear maid's dresses. Because of Italy's behavior and being rather useless, Austria often pushed him around and punished him. Italy often asked if they would have pasta for dinner and the answer was always no. However, Italy was a glutton and went looking for pasta anyway. When Holy Roman Empire snuck him food Austria, believing he'd stolen it, locked him in a dark room as punishment.

During the Spanish-Austrian war, Italy had the opportunity to be reunited with his brother and live with Spain. However, he ran straight to Austria after being untied. Despite that, according to Spain, he often complained about Austria's rule, seemingly because Spain scared him with his leering and dreaming of being with the Italy brothers all the time. He also was against Germany's annexation of Austria along with Hungary. Italy doesn't hold a grudge to Austria for his mistreatment as a child or from any wars they'd had and is generally happy to see him, rushing to him and hugging him and rubbing their cheeks together.

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Italy (still a child) grew up with a teenage France. The two got along well until Italy was taken to spend time with Ancient Rome. When he returned, France only wanted to gain control of him. They are still on rather good terms, as Italy still refers to France as his big brother and has visited him a number of times. France is also unwilling to harm Italy despite being enemies.

===Germany===
''Main article: [[Germany]]''

After being found in a tomato crate, Italy became his prisoner, then ally. With [[Japan]], they formed the Axis Powers. Italy is openly affectionate towards Germany, always trying his best for him and the Axis Trio as a whole; though failing most of the time. It is shown repeatedly that Italy has no problem sleeping in Germany's bed or publicly asking how Germany feels about him. Despite their many differences, Italy and Germany are rather close.

In the incomplete strip ''Buon San Valentino,'' it is hinted, though not outright confirmed, that Germany may be Italy's long-lost childhood love, Holy Roman Empire when he appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia.

In more recent modern-day strips, the two still seem to be very close, one example being one strip where Germany praises Italy's land and culture, causing him to giggle and blush, or one which shows that recently [[Spain]]'s land's sightseeing locations are becoming more popular with Germans than Italy's, causing him to become upset, stating that he thought he would always be Germany's "Number One" and would find a way to fix that.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

As a child, Holy Roman Empire would frequently chase Italy about, demanding that he become a part of the Holy Roman Empire. After Austria gained control of Italy, they resided in Holy Roman Empire's house. Holy Roman Empire was excited but had a hard time interacting with Italy as he had a crush on him (believing him to be a girl). As a result of HRE's quiet and intense gazes, Italy became very afraid of him at times.

Italy later revealed that the reason he refused HRE's offer to join him in becoming a new Roman Empire was because he saw the effects a long life of war had on his grandfather. Heartbroken, HRE leaves his home to go to war after other members of the Holy Roman Empire begin turning against him and Austria. As he leaves, he runs into Italy, and the two say their goodbyes as Italy gives HRE a token of his affection (his underwear in the webcomic version and his broom in the anime). The two share a goodbye kiss and HRE promises that he will return.

HRE's eventual fate has yet to be confirmed in the series, though in a discarded or unfinished comic, France goes to Italy and tells him that Holy Rome is 'no more', hinting that he may have been killed. However, as the strip was never aired, Holy Roman Empire's fate continues to go without address.

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

When they were both under Austria's rule, she and Italy were very close and she became his older sister figure. She was one of the few characters who knew his true gender at that time, but didn't mind bathing with him despite that. Hungary then embraced him out of her love for cute boys. It's strongly hinted that they still remain close. Each December she dresses up as a monster from the Alps, the Krampus, and scares Italy. She was unable to contain herself and hugged him, telling him how cute he was, "capturing" him in the process, only serving to scare him more. He falls for this trick every year.

===Japan===
''Main article: [[Japan]]''

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed by Italy as a greeting. When Italy once drove Japan to his house, his erratic driving skills inspired Japan to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

Italy and Poland are shown to be good friends in a few of the "Extra Stories" and ''Comic Diary'' strips, and have known each other since they were small children. It was Poland who gave Italy the idea to make an ejectable seat in [[Germany]]'s Kübelwagen, as he had previously designed an airplane with one (which backfired on him).

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Prussia is shown to be very fond of Italy and often refers to him as "Ita-chan" in the original Japanese text. According to Himaruya, worrying about Italy is "a tradition from Prussia's time".<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリア軍の短パンセーラー服の可愛さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1078.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 8, 2011|accessdate=October 8, 2012|trans_title=The Cuteness of the Italian Army's Sailor Uniform Shorts is Abnormal}}</ref>Upon being asked by a fan, Himaruya said that Prussia grew attached to him some time ago when they fought together.<ref>{{cite web|title=確かこれはフィレンツェ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1339.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=September 20, 2012|trans_title=If I recall, this is Florence}}</ref> Prussia considers him 'cute' and is attracted to his and his brother's climate and topography<ref name="PruIta">{{cite web|title=ヘタリアファンタジア３|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1297.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Hetalia Fantasia 3}}</ref> and even asks him out on a date in the drama adaptation of his blog event, only for Italy to be oblivious to his question, being fixated on his bird. In the same CD, Germany says that Prussia is very good with Italy. In [[Osōji Prussia]] (''Cleaning Prussia''), if he chooses to go to Italy's house to clean, he states that he has clear ulterior motives to be praised by Italy. Upon arrival, Prussia finds Italy asleep in his bed and begins to stroke Italy's head. As he strokes Italy, he is reminded of the [[wikipedia:Risorgimento|Risorgimento]] as he did so, and happily daydreams about him and Italy on a gondola in [[wikipedia:Venezia|Venice]].

Italy has also praised Prussia for his hard work<ref name="Hallpg4">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(4ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20114.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 4)}}</ref> and was eager to join him and India in dancing during America's Halloween party.<ref name="Hallpg3">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(3ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20113.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 3)}}</ref>

In an older series of drawings, Prussia was shown blushing and breathing harshly while approaching a teenaged Italy, before embracing him, to his distress.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main article: [[South Italy]]''

The two brothers grew up knowing each other, but they never actually met face to face. Italy eventually went off to live with their grandfather for some time, while South Italy stayed behind. After [[Ancient Rome|Grandpa Rome]] had died and Italy came back, South Italy and the other boys became bullies to him. The two were separated again at the end of the Italian War when Italy was claimed by the Holy Roman Empire and [[Austria]], while South Italy was sent to live with [[Spain]] because he was too difficult to deal with.

In the present day, the two brothers do not get along very well; South Italy occasionally refuses to acknowledge his brother's existence, though Italy is more than eager to be around his older brother. As a child, South Italy often felt jealous and inferior to Italy, due to the younger brother inheriting their grandfather's talent for art and cleaning, while he could do neither well. He also felt that his brother took after their grandfather in appearance more. Despite this though, he is shown to have at least a subconscious care for him, becoming upset when his brother implies he does not admire him and sharing a bed with him. Usually, when it is hinted that he cares about Italy, something happens that angers him and he instantly reverts back.

Although South Italy seems tougher than Italy, both are actually cowardly and ineffectual. South Italy refers to Italy as Veneziano, and Italy and others refer to South Italy as Romano, in order to avoid confusion.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

Italy affectionately refers to Spain as his older brother while, in the original Japanese text, Spain refers to Italy as ''Ita-chan''. Spain's greatest desire is for the Italy brothers to live with him, and he's also expressed interest in marrying them, however, in 2005 when he returned to him saying that it was legal for men to marry now, Italy merely congratulated him despite having said it would be okay to get married as a child. When Romano and Veneziano were still young, Spain wished Romano could be as cute as his brother and even wanted Austria to trade with him because North Italy was better behaved and a harder worker. During the War of Austrian Succession, Spain promised Veneziano that they could be together forever when the fight was over, however his thoughts and possibly his expression scared Italy into running back to Austria in tears.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.jpg|thumb|left|Italy from the ''Axis Powers'' arc of the published manga.]]
Italy is first introduced in the first chapter of the webcomic and the beginning of the published manga. During World War I, Germany crosses the border into northern Italy with just a stick. Expecting a great opponent reminiscent of the [[Ancient Rome|Roman Empire]], he instead encounters Italy hiding in a tomato crate in the woods. Italy immediately surrenders and begs Germany not to kill him, though Germany is still in shock and initially believes Italy is putting on an act. Italy shows no resistance to capture, and leaves when Germany leaves the cell door open only to return after briefly flirting with some girls. After writing a song about Germany, he is ultimately kicked out. After the war is over, Italy appears at Germany's house begging for a job as he has fallen into poverty just as Germany has. Grateful, Italy later declares himself an ally of Germany as the stage for World War II begins to form.

Italy proves to be a "useless" ally, with his battle tools being various forms of Pasta and white flags. He is frequently retreating, captured, and overtaken whenever he tries to mount a strategy on his own. (Such as getting attacked by Egypt with a stick, provoking a defeated France into attacking him, and immediately surrendering to England while Germany is away on another front). When Germany meets with Japan to formalize their alliance, Italy flirts with the local girls then falls asleep underneath a heated kotatsu table. When the three begin to train, Italy shows regular incompetence despite Germany's threats and confuses Japan in the process. Italy also has a habit of abandoning training, in one case to play with a stray cat, though he is always dragged back by Germany.

When Germany begins to put in place an alliance with Russia, Italy begins to worry that his friends will abandon him in favor of a stronger ally. He asks France for advice on how to keep his friends, and he tells Italy simply to talk to them (and write down what he wants to say in case he gets nervous). Germany finds the letter and reassures Italy, and the two form the Pact of Steel. On the day Russia arrives to meet with Germany, Italy plans to lurk outside to see what kind of guy Russia is, though he ends up stripping and taking a siesta when the clock strikes 3. When Italy wakes up, he immediately rushes inside and forgets to put in his pants, flashing Russia and the other visiting nations. Germany yells at him for his behavior and gives him his pants to wear, though Russia seems to take delight in the chaos. Italy later shows up as Germany, Austria and Russia prepare to mobilize and invade Poland. He gives Germany food to eat later and tells them both to be careful and not to get hurt, in addition to not doing any of the bad behaviors he himself had been doing previously.

[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.png|thumb|right|Chibitalia from ''Chibitalia in the 15th Century''.]]
In a supplemental storyline showcasing Italy's childhood (known as "Chibitalia"), he is a frequent victim of bullying - especially at the hands of France and the Holy Roman Empire. While he was initially raised by his grandfather Rome, he is later conquered by Austria and forced to work as a servant in the house of the Holy Roman Empire. Italy is regularly scolded for creating problems by Austria, though he soon becomes the object of affection for Holy Rome, who believes Chibitalia to be a girl. However, Chibitalia is alternatively afraid and reverent around Holy Rome, and their interactions are often awkward or chaotic much to the amusement of fellow servant Hungary. The Holy Roman Empire begins to become unstable, and Holy Rome is forced to leave for war, though he asks Italy to join him and create the most powerful country in the world. Italy refuses, citing his grandfather's painful battle scars, as he does not want to see Holy Rome attacked in such a way. Chibitalia later encounters Holy Rome as he prepares to leave, and he becomes upset and gives Holy Rome his underwear (often at the center of their mishaps) to remember him by. Moved, they share a kiss and Holy Rome leaves for war, promising to return when the war is over.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all five chapters of the main webcomic storyline and all six volumes of the published manga.

===Anime===
[[File:EP38.png|thumb|left|200px|Italy in ''[[Episode 38]]''.]]
Italy appears in [[Episode 01]], towards the end of the meeting. He offers to speak, but when he is called upon, he lets out a cry of "PASTA~!" instead of presenting data. He is formally introduced in [[Episode 02]], after Germany finds him hiding in the tomato crate, and is taken captive, but eventually kicked out and sent back home after he annoys the other man with a stereotype-filled song about Germans. Italy later returns to work for Germany after becoming poor, and eventually becomes his ally in the lead-up to WWII. In an adaption loosely based off the strip ''Shouting S.O.S. From the Center of the World'', Italy, Germany, and Japan are stranded on a tropical island though Italy doesn't seem too concerned about it. After playing in the water and on the beach, it is revealed that Italy has been buying food from a nearby Chinatown, and they decide to ask China for a ride home the next time he goes to get supplies. The other Allies are also on the island alongside China, and the two parties frequently battle with Italy surrendering immediately and begging for them not to hurt him. His cries are answered twice by the ghost of his grandfather who scares the attackers off, and once by [[Finland]] as Santa Claus delivering gifts.

In the film ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White]]'', Italy and his citizens flee their country when the Pict arrive and drain away all the color and turn all who remain into more Pict. After putting their differences aside, the eight nations dress up in Pict costumes that Italy made to play with and enter the ship. Much to Germany's annoyance, Italy brings a stray cat inside with him to play with, which ends up attacking them while they are moving through the vents, leading to their capture by the Pict. As the others try to sway the Pict into enjoying aspects of earth's culture, Italy has to be frequently restrained from interfering and partaking in the activities himself. When the Pict are unimpressed, Italy encourages them to enjoy themselves in a very enthusiastic manner and while the Pict are bewildered by his behavior the nations take the opportunity to bail from the ship.
[[File:Italy TBW.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Italy in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]''.]]

Italy arrives on the beach of the deserted island and immediately begins to make pasta. The other nations arrive and sit down to eat, but the peace is broken when the Pict arrive. Distressed, Italy's cat runs off into the woods and he chases after it, returning to find that the others have been turned into Pict. As Italy cries out for help, Rome's ghost arrives and distracts the Pict with a song and leaves Italy a sharpie marker. Finally understanding why the Pict were so confused by his mannerisms, Italy decides to brighten them up and uses the sharpie to draw faces on all the Pict. Pleased, the princess of the Pict promises to fix everything and apologizes for the mess they've caused, and Italy gives her the sharpie marker as a parting gift. In a cutaway inter-spliced into the movie's main plot, Chibitalia and Holy Rome are shown in the woods holding hands and staring at one another with affection.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all six seasons of the anime as well as the film. In the anime adaptation, Italy's hair is changed to auburn, while his tie is colored blue. His eyes were also changed to amber, a more "golden" shade than what they appear as in manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:Italy-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryōki Nagae]] as Italy.]]
Italy appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryōki Nagae]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref> A Chibitalia puppet also appears during one segment, controlled by [[Daiki Mihara]].<ref name="Ensemble Member Introduction">{{cite web|title=#ヘタミュブルズ(アンサンブルチーム)を紹介していきます。彼らがいなければ成立しない舞台、誰よりも長い時間舞台に立っている彼らです。左・ちびたりあ(三原大樹)&右・神聖ローマ(原野正章) パペットを扱う彼らの演技にも注目！|url=https://twitter.com/koutaroyositani/status/681064943165161473|date=December 27, 2015|accessdate=December 31, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*The birthdate given in his profile, '''March 17th''', corresponds with the date of the formation of the "Kingdom Of Italy" (''Regno d'Italia'') in 1861<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>. As Italy is shown in the strips to have existed for centuries before, it is likely that the brothers use the date of the Italian Unification to celebrate their birthdays with, as a unified Italy. The formation date of the Italian Republic (''Repubblica Italiana'') is actually '''June 2nd'''. South Italy is confirmed to be the elder of the two; despite this, some fans continue to mistake them for twins due to having similar hairstyles.
*Though Italy was represented with the flag for the '''Kingdom Of Italy''' in the original webcomic, the published manga and later media use the modern Italian flag.
*His full nation name, '''Italy Veneziano''' (or just "Veneziano") is derived from ''Venezia'', the Italian name for '''Venice''', a city in Northern Italy. In the strips, he is simply referred to by the others as '''Italy''', with his brother and his grandfather only referring to him as '''Veneziano'''. The name '''North Italy''' is also used to differentiate him from his brother.'' ''In Italian'', ''the word'' Veneziano ''has the meaning of "venetian", "native of Venice", but, unlike his brother's second forename, it is no existent male first name''. Veneziano ''can also be seen as a sort of pun for the similar-sounding Japanese phrase "''Venezia no''", which would mean "of Venice".
*Though his name is derived after Venice, he only seems to represent the Republic itself in the strip where he fights the Ottoman troops. In footnotes to strips such as ''The War of Austrian Succession'', it is shown that he has also been used to represent other northern areas of Italy such as [[wikipedia:Duchy of Milan|Milan]] and [[wikipedia:Piedmont-Sardinia|Piedmont-Sardinia]], before the unification of Italy.
[[File:Italy_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Italy.]]
*In the strip '''Let's Assist The French Economy!''', his right nipple is revealed to represent '''Corsica''' and winds up claimed by [[France]]. His right pectoral area is also said to represent both '''Savoy''' and '''Nice'''.
*In '''Contrary To The Italian Image''', it is revealed in a footnote that Italy suffers from the medical condition [[wikipedia:phimosis|phimosis]] (which makes it difficult for the foreskin of the penis to be retracted), due to Italy ranking #2 in frequent cases of it.
*In the webcomic strip '''Italy's Big Brother''', Germany reveals that Italy happens to share Germanic blood with him (presumably due to the German conquests of Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire). This noticeably angers South Italy, who was later said to be of Arabic blood by Himaruya.
*In a note, Himaruya stated that Italy was not entirely weak, but due to him being cowardly and scared, he does not use his strength. However, as a child, he was shown at one point to be strong enough to defeat Ottoman forces that were invading the Adriatic Sea (referencing how Italian naval troops were thought to be stronger than the ones on land). In another illustration, the female version of Italy is shown to display an incredible bout of strength when angered, much to the surprise of her male counterpart.
*In the special booklet included with the third volume of the published manga, it was revealed that Italy's curl was a last-minute addition to the design to make him look cuter. Himaruya calls the curl "important" now.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In ''Hetalia: World☆Stars'', it was revealed that Italy is taller than his brother South Italy.<ref name="temp world stars ref">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2014|title=ヘタリア World☆Stars|trans_title= Hetalia: World☆Stars|publisher=Shonen Jump +}}</ref>
*When asked about Italy and Germany's relation at the end of the war, Himaruya said that, despire popular belief, North Italy has not changed sides during the WWII, stating that:"At the time, Italy was actually split into two countries. The South switched sides and joined the Allies, while the North continued to stay with the Axis even after they surrendered. Despite knowing they were losing the war, The North fought along side Germany until they were finally taken over by the Allies and Southern Italy". Meaning that would be Romano the one who switched sides during the war, and not Veneziano. He attribues this misconception to the fact of people being unware that Italy was actually split into two countries during the war. He also stated that this is one of the reasons to why there is two Italys in the series.<ref>http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/oldblog/2006-10gatu.php</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Germany

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Twilight-princess240: /* Trivia */

{{Nation
| name = Germany<br>ドイツ
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Germany0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Germany|Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)]]
| human = [[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]] (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 3<ref>{{cite web|title=やること|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-7.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 4, 2008|accessdate=November 13, 2012|trans_title=Things To Do|quote='そしてドイツの誕生日にあたる日は統一日が一番しっくりきそうですね。' ('''Kitawiki user note''': According to "http://translation.babylon.com/japanese/to-english/", the Japanese quote roughly translates to Himaruya saying that he's the most comfortable with Germany's birthday being the date of German reunification, which was October 3, 1990.)}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 180 cm (5'11")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuu Ishibashi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Patrick Seitz]]
}}
'''Germany''' (ドイツ ''Doitsu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]]''' (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:GermanyChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of Germany.]]
===Appearance===
Germany is a tall, muscular man, with sleek blond hair and blue eyes; his facial features strongly resemble those of [[Germania]]. He wears either a green [[wikipedia:World_War_II_German_uniform|Wehrmacht]], or a [[wikipedia:Uniforms_and_insignia_of_the_Schutzstaffel|Waffen-SS]] officers' uniform with a [[wikipedia:List_of_military_decorations_of_the_Third_Reich#Military_valor_decorations|Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue [[wikipedia:World War II German uniform#Waffenrock|Waffenrock]] uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a [[wikipedia:Schutzpolizei|Schutzpolizei]] administration uniform.

===Personality and Interests===
He is a tough, too-serious, and efficient man who always abides by the rules and is "weak to" them. He often has difficulty leaving his commanding, serious mode and relaxing, even for the sake of another. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss along with the troublemaking [[Italy]]. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. Volume 3 also revealed that he has a sincere personality. In [[Episode 32: With Grandpa Rome|Episode 32]], he reveals to [[Ancient Rome]] that he has a lack of experience when it came at relationships, and tells [[Austria]] a similar story in the "Buon San Valentino" strips. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In [[Episode 08]], Italy accidentally admits to [[England]], [[America]] and [[France]] that Germany is a sadist and a fan of BDSM. It was said, in an earlier profile, that his pent-up anger is released when he has beer. In [[Episode 79]], it is shown that his usual drinking buddy is his elder brother Prussia.

According to Prussia, he's strong enough to stop him (and presumably Germany, as well) from being afraid of Russia. He seems to have inherited his brothers' stubborn traits, and is somewhat aware of this, as he remarks that his telling someone else to avoid doing things to make those around them worry is the pot calling the kettle black, as he does such things all of the time.

France said, in his first Bloodbath, that Germany enjoys running around naked almost as much as Italy. According to Germany's diary, he also enjoys the maid cafes at Japan's house, for the uniforms the girls there wear.

Character notes reveal that Germany is awkward when talking to women, though acts as a father figure to younger nations (those who look like they're in grade school and younger) and thus can speak with younger girls without trouble. He also may be able to speak with women with less trouble if it's about work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1316.html|title=お返事|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 19, 2011|accessdate = February 11, 2015|trans_title=Replies}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Germany has described Austria as being something like an older brother to him; however, unlike with Prussia, he does not call Austria "big brother," so they likely aren't quite as close. Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together during World War Two, much to Hungary and Italy's dismay, though Austria didn't mind it at all. He approves of and supports a lot of Germany's ideas, and he relies very heavily on him. It's said that, if Germany were to get even a little cold, Austria would catch a high fever and collapse, causing Germany to have little choice than to take good care of himself. His behavior often annoys Germany, especially since Austria blames him for things he'd done such as when he'd broken a cup. He also orders him around very often, much to Germany's chagrin; however, it's been going on for so long that they and their neighbors all acknowledge it as "the usual" with them. Germany, however, feels that what he does goes beyond ordering. Austria has admitted that his reliance is a "terrifying thing." He has, however, been trying to lessen his dependence, at least economically. Germany has admitted that Austria's fighting technique is "magnificent." He does seem to worry about how reliant he is, and has tried to teach him to be more self-sufficient, but gave up when Austria stubbornly tried to push himself past his (rather short) limit after exhausting himself with two minutes of sweeping.

Austria gave him some advice during the Buon San Valentino strips and, apparently, Germany has had romantic troubles before as Austria was aware of how easily he "[lost] his head" when it came to romance. Oddly enough, when Germany attempted to, presumably, have sex with Austria in attempt to practice and ensure he knew how for when he intended to do so with Italy, despite his struggling, refusing, and telling Germany off, he apparently removed his pants himself. He then called his behavior "upright" as he said all Austrian citizens were, confusing Germany.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

The two are said to have a good relationship.<ref>{{cite web|title=マジカル☆要求|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1714.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=July 9, 2015|trans_title=Magical☆Demands}}</ref> The two nations were allied with each other and were seen chatting about their bosses in '''''Hetare 4: Pact of Steel'''''. Germany mentions that his boss is making him look for the [[wikipedia:Holy Grail|Holy Grail]]. Finland jokingly asks if he worries that his boss will throw him in jail for complaining about him too much but Germany wonders what kind of world involves bosses imprisoning countries. Finland then quietly mentions to him that he believes his (Germany's) boss has it in him to do such a thing.<ref>{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ４　鋼鉄協約*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/h_h0.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2006-2007|accessdate=June 7, 2013|trans_title=Hetare 4: Pact of Steel}}</ref> In '''''Comic Diary 4''''', Germany and Finland were seen having lunch together and conversing, asking Germany if he made a lunchbox in which he replied that [[Italy]] made it for him.<ref name="comd4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga4.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その４」|accessdate=March 7, 2013|trans_title=Comic Diary 4}}</ref>

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

Their relationship has yet to be shown in much detail, but they seem familiar with one another. Hungary affectionately refers to Germany as '''Germany-chan''' and, despite being stated to have trouble speaking with older women on any non-work-related topic, he seems to be able to speak with her with less trouble, though whether this is because they were discussing Austria and Prussia (who give Germany a lot of trouble and thus might be seen as "work" in his eyes) or because they're familiar with one another is unknown. When Germany received and began carrying out his orders to take over Austria, she was very upset saying that he should "please consider his feelings," though Austria didn't mind at all in the end.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

Since their pact of steel and declaring the Axis Powers the two have been best friends, at least in Italy's perspective. The two met in World War One, when Germany discovered Italy hiding in a crate and took him prisoner, but eventually grew tired of his behavior and sent him back home. During the Interwar period, Italy went to Germany's house to work because there was no work at his own home and he needed the money due to the bad state of the economy at the time. Italy returned and declared himself his ally in the following World War, much to Germany's distress. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother [[South Italy]], who hates Germany. Germany has a great admiration for Italy's culture, language, food, and his home in general, and seems to go there almost every summer on vacation. He enjoys it to the point that he's said that he wouldn't mind staying in Italy forever if he could. Even though Italy annoys him, he found that having someone who depended on and trusted him as Italy did was a fun experience.

A comic strip on Valentine's Day was released, centered around Germany's misunderstanding of Italy's behavior--kissing him, telling him he loved him, and giving him red roses--and Germany's attempt to reciprocate what he believed were Italy's romantic feelings for him which ended in him proposing to Italy after following the instructions in a book entitled "Dating for Germans" for approximately six days. Though he was nervous before meeting with Italy when he intended to propose to him, he didn't feel bad at all and felt rather happy, instead. Italy, misunderstanding the entire situation, assuming he was angry.
At the end of the presumably uncompleted strip, Germany appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia, hinting that he might be Italy's long-lost love [[Holy Roman Empire]], though it isn't outright confirmed.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips.) Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. They share similar opinions on Italy's behavior, though Japan is generally more patient with him.

[[File:Prussia and Young Germany.png|thumb|right|130px|Prussia with a young Germany.]]
===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West". Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's ''Prussia's Blog''. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food. He has also said that Prussia could be extremely overprotective of him.<ref name="blog entry 1586">{{cite web|title=変なところに力入れすぎた系|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1586.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 8, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|trans_title=The System That Put Too Much Emphasis on a Weird Place}}</ref> Germany also seems to believe most anything that Prussia says that he cannot disprove, or at least about his past, as evident in the 2011 Christmas event where he was surprised that his brother was not as cool of a child as he had claimed, and intended to ask him for an explanation.

==Appearances==
[[Image:GermanyAnime.png|200px|left|thumb|Germany in Episode 14.]]
===Anime===
Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in [[Episode 01]], where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main ''Hetalia'' storyline into motion.

Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though, in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.

===Musical===
[[File:Germany-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Yūichirō Ōmi]] as Germany.]]
Germany appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūichirō Ōmi]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the '''Nazi German '''[[wikipedia:File:War Ensign of Germany 1938-1945.svg| ''Reichskriegsflagge'']] (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the ''Reichskriegsflagge'' was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
*Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon until the [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 2- Germany|second "Character CD"]] revealed their names to be [[Creatures of Hetalia#Germany|Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster]].[[File:Earlygermany_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early design of Germany]]
*His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany. In addition, Sealand questioned why all of Germany's torture devices looked rather perverse.
*It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of [[Hidekaz Himaruya]].
*Germany shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Hiroki Yasumoto and Patrick Seitz respectively, with Agni, a character from the anime Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji.
*According to Himaruya, the personification of Germany was the hardest to finalize as he had little experience of drawing foreigners at the time. Germany was originally intended to be a moodier, more intimidating character and was initially depicted with a much larger nose and a rougher appearance. In the Volume 3 special pamphlet, he revealed that he couldn't decide on his face for a long time, as he didn't appear anywhere but Japan's Gakuen manga. The tough, serious expression stays constant throughout his whole design, however his original design had a more bloodthirsty and scary image. Himaruya had also initially tried to make him look less attractive, "if you look closely."<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Germany

2018-09-14T20:47:18Z

Twilight-princess240: /* Appearances */

{{Nation
| name = Germany<br>ドイツ
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Germany0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Germany|Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)]]
| human = [[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]] (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 3<ref>{{cite web|title=やること|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-7.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 4, 2008|accessdate=November 13, 2012|trans_title=Things To Do|quote='そしてドイツの誕生日にあたる日は統一日が一番しっくりきそうですね。' ('''Kitawiki user note''': According to "http://translation.babylon.com/japanese/to-english/", the Japanese quote roughly translates to Himaruya saying that he's the most comfortable with Germany's birthday being the date of German reunification, which was October 3, 1990.)}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 180 cm (5'11")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuu Ishibashi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Patrick Seitz]]
}}
'''Germany''' (ドイツ ''Doitsu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]]''' (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:GermanyChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of Germany.]]
===Appearance===
Germany is a tall, muscular man, with sleek blond hair and blue eyes; his facial features strongly resemble those of [[Germania]]. He wears either a green [[wikipedia:World_War_II_German_uniform|Wehrmacht]], or a [[wikipedia:Uniforms_and_insignia_of_the_Schutzstaffel|Waffen-SS]] officers' uniform with a [[wikipedia:List_of_military_decorations_of_the_Third_Reich#Military_valor_decorations|Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue [[wikipedia:World War II German uniform#Waffenrock|Waffenrock]] uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a [[wikipedia:Schutzpolizei|Schutzpolizei]] administration uniform.

===Personality and Interests===
He is a tough, too-serious, and efficient man who always abides by the rules and is "weak to" them. He often has difficulty leaving his commanding, serious mode and relaxing, even for the sake of another. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss along with the troublemaking [[Italy]]. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. Volume 3 also revealed that he has a sincere personality. In [[Episode 32: With Grandpa Rome|Episode 32]], he reveals to [[Ancient Rome]] that he has a lack of experience when it came at relationships, and tells [[Austria]] a similar story in the "Buon San Valentino" strips. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In [[Episode 08]], Italy accidentally admits to [[England]], [[America]] and [[France]] that Germany is a sadist and a fan of BDSM. It was said, in an earlier profile, that his pent-up anger is released when he has beer. In [[Episode 79]], it is shown that his usual drinking buddy is his elder brother Prussia.

According to Prussia, he's strong enough to stop him (and presumably Germany, as well) from being afraid of Russia. He seems to have inherited his brothers' stubborn traits, and is somewhat aware of this, as he remarks that his telling someone else to avoid doing things to make those around them worry is the pot calling the kettle black, as he does such things all of the time.

France said, in his first Bloodbath, that Germany enjoys running around naked almost as much as Italy. According to Germany's diary, he also enjoys the maid cafes at Japan's house, for the uniforms the girls there wear.

Character notes reveal that Germany is awkward when talking to women, though acts as a father figure to younger nations (those who look like they're in grade school and younger) and thus can speak with younger girls without trouble. He also may be able to speak with women with less trouble if it's about work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1316.html|title=お返事|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 19, 2011|accessdate = February 11, 2015|trans_title=Replies}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Germany has described Austria as being something like an older brother to him; however, unlike with Prussia, he does not call Austria "big brother," so they likely aren't quite as close. Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together during World War Two, much to Hungary and Italy's dismay, though Austria didn't mind it at all. He approves of and supports a lot of Germany's ideas, and he relies very heavily on him. It's said that, if Germany were to get even a little cold, Austria would catch a high fever and collapse, causing Germany to have little choice than to take good care of himself. His behavior often annoys Germany, especially since Austria blames him for things he'd done such as when he'd broken a cup. He also orders him around very often, much to Germany's chagrin; however, it's been going on for so long that they and their neighbors all acknowledge it as "the usual" with them. Germany, however, feels that what he does goes beyond ordering. Austria has admitted that his reliance is a "terrifying thing." He has, however, been trying to lessen his dependence, at least economically. Germany has admitted that Austria's fighting technique is "magnificent." He does seem to worry about how reliant he is, and has tried to teach him to be more self-sufficient, but gave up when Austria stubbornly tried to push himself past his (rather short) limit after exhausting himself with two minutes of sweeping.

Austria gave him some advice during the Buon San Valentino strips and, apparently, Germany has had romantic troubles before as Austria was aware of how easily he "[lost] his head" when it came to romance. Oddly enough, when Germany attempted to, presumably, have sex with Austria in attempt to practice and ensure he knew how for when he intended to do so with Italy, despite his struggling, refusing, and telling Germany off, he apparently removed his pants himself. He then called his behavior "upright" as he said all Austrian citizens were, confusing Germany.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

The two are said to have a good relationship.<ref>{{cite web|title=マジカル☆要求|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1714.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=July 9, 2015|trans_title=Magical☆Demands}}</ref> The two nations were allied with each other and were seen chatting about their bosses in '''''Hetare 4: Pact of Steel'''''. Germany mentions that his boss is making him look for the [[wikipedia:Holy Grail|Holy Grail]]. Finland jokingly asks if he worries that his boss will throw him in jail for complaining about him too much but Germany wonders what kind of world involves bosses imprisoning countries. Finland then quietly mentions to him that he believes his (Germany's) boss has it in him to do such a thing.<ref>{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ４　鋼鉄協約*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/h_h0.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2006-2007|accessdate=June 7, 2013|trans_title=Hetare 4: Pact of Steel}}</ref> In '''''Comic Diary 4''''', Germany and Finland were seen having lunch together and conversing, asking Germany if he made a lunchbox in which he replied that [[Italy]] made it for him.<ref name="comd4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga4.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その４」|accessdate=March 7, 2013|trans_title=Comic Diary 4}}</ref>

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

Their relationship has yet to be shown in much detail, but they seem familiar with one another. Hungary affectionately refers to Germany as '''Germany-chan''' and, despite being stated to have trouble speaking with older women on any non-work-related topic, he seems to be able to speak with her with less trouble, though whether this is because they were discussing Austria and Prussia (who give Germany a lot of trouble and thus might be seen as "work" in his eyes) or because they're familiar with one another is unknown. When Germany received and began carrying out his orders to take over Austria, she was very upset saying that he should "please consider his feelings," though Austria didn't mind at all in the end.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

Since their pact of steel and declaring the Axis Powers the two have been best friends, at least in Italy's perspective. The two met in World War One, when Germany discovered Italy hiding in a crate and took him prisoner, but eventually grew tired of his behavior and sent him back home. During the Interwar period, Italy went to Germany's house to work because there was no work at his own home and he needed the money due to the bad state of the economy at the time. Italy returned and declared himself his ally in the following World War, much to Germany's distress. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother [[South Italy]], who hates Germany. Germany has a great admiration for Italy's culture, language, food, and his home in general, and seems to go there almost every summer on vacation. He enjoys it to the point that he's said that he wouldn't mind staying in Italy forever if he could. Even though Italy annoys him, he found that having someone who depended on and trusted him as Italy did was a fun experience.

A comic strip on Valentine's Day was released, centered around Germany's misunderstanding of Italy's behavior--kissing him, telling him he loved him, and giving him red roses--and Germany's attempt to reciprocate what he believed were Italy's romantic feelings for him which ended in him proposing to Italy after following the instructions in a book entitled "Dating for Germans" for approximately six days. Though he was nervous before meeting with Italy when he intended to propose to him, he didn't feel bad at all and felt rather happy, instead. Italy, misunderstanding the entire situation, assuming he was angry.
At the end of the presumably uncompleted strip, Germany appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia, hinting that he might be Italy's long-lost love [[Holy Roman Empire]], though it isn't outright confirmed.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips.) Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. They share similar opinions on Italy's behavior, though Japan is generally more patient with him.

[[File:Prussia and Young Germany.png|thumb|right|130px|Prussia with a young Germany.]]
===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West". Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's ''Prussia's Blog''. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food. He has also said that Prussia could be extremely overprotective of him.<ref name="blog entry 1586">{{cite web|title=変なところに力入れすぎた系|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1586.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 8, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|trans_title=The System That Put Too Much Emphasis on a Weird Place}}</ref> Germany also seems to believe most anything that Prussia says that he cannot disprove, or at least about his past, as evident in the 2011 Christmas event where he was surprised that his brother was not as cool of a child as he had claimed, and intended to ask him for an explanation.

==Appearances==
[[Image:GermanyAnime.png|200px|left|thumb|Germany in Episode 14.]]
===Anime===
Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in [[Episode 01]], where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main ''Hetalia'' storyline into motion.

Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though, in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.

===Musical===
[[File:Germany-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Yūichirō Ōmi]] as Germany.]]
Germany appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūichirō Ōmi]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the '''Nazi German '''[[wikipedia:File:War Ensign of Germany 1938-1945.svg| ''Reichskriegsflagge'']] (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the ''Reichskriegsflagge'' was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
*Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon, until the [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 2- Germany|second "Character CD"]] revealed their names to be [[Creatures of Hetalia#Germany|Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster]].[[File:Earlygermany_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early design of Germany]]
*His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany. In addition, Sealand questioned why all of Germany's torture devices looked rather perverse.
*It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of [[Hidekaz Himaruya]].
*Germany shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Hiroki Yasumoto and Patrick Seitz respectively, with Agni, a character from the anime Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji.
*According to Himaruya, the personification of Germany was the hardest to finalize as he had little experience of drawing foreigners at the time. Germany was originally intended to be a moodier, more intimidating character and was initially depicted with a much larger nose and a rougher appearance. In the Volume 3 special pamphlet, he revealed that he couldn't decide on his face for a long time, as he didn't appear anywhere but Japan's Gakuen manga. The tough, serious expression stays constant throughout his whole design, however his original design had a more bloodthirsty and scary image. Himaruya had also initially tried to make him look less attractive, "if you look closely."<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

==References==
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Germany

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{{Nation
| name = Germany<br>ドイツ
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Germany0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Germany|Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)]]
| human = [[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]] (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 3<ref>{{cite web|title=やること|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-7.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 4, 2008|accessdate=November 13, 2012|trans_title=Things To Do|quote='そしてドイツの誕生日にあたる日は統一日が一番しっくりきそうですね。' ('''Kitawiki user note''': According to "http://translation.babylon.com/japanese/to-english/", the Japanese quote roughly translates to Himaruya saying that he's the most comfortable with Germany's birthday being the date of German reunification, which was October 3, 1990.)}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 180 cm (5'11")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuu Ishibashi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Patrick Seitz]]
}}
'''Germany''' (ドイツ ''Doitsu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]]''' (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:GermanyChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of Germany.]]
===Appearance===
Germany is a tall, muscular man, with sleek blond hair and blue eyes; his facial features strongly resemble those of [[Germania]]. He wears either a green [[wikipedia:World_War_II_German_uniform|Wehrmacht]], or a [[wikipedia:Uniforms_and_insignia_of_the_Schutzstaffel|Waffen-SS]] officers' uniform with a [[wikipedia:List_of_military_decorations_of_the_Third_Reich#Military_valor_decorations|Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue [[wikipedia:World War II German uniform#Waffenrock|Waffenrock]] uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a [[wikipedia:Schutzpolizei|Schutzpolizei]] administration uniform.

===Personality and Interests===
He is a tough, too-serious, and efficient man who always abides by the rules and is "weak to" them. He often has difficulty leaving his commanding, serious mode and relaxing, even for the sake of another. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss along with the troublemaking [[Italy]]. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. Volume 3 also revealed that he has a sincere personality. In [[Episode 32: With Grandpa Rome|Episode 32]], he reveals to [[Ancient Rome]] that he has a lack of experience when it came at relationships, and tells [[Austria]] a similar story in the "Buon San Valentino" strips. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In [[Episode 08]], Italy accidentally admits to [[England]], [[America]] and [[France]] that Germany is a sadist and a fan of BDSM. It was said, in an earlier profile, that his pent-up anger is released when he has beer. In [[Episode 79]], it is shown that his usual drinking buddy is his elder brother Prussia.

According to Prussia, he's strong enough to stop him (and presumably Germany, as well) from being afraid of Russia. He seems to have inherited his brothers' stubborn traits, and is somewhat aware of this, as he remarks that his telling someone else to avoid doing things to make those around them worry is the pot calling the kettle black, as he does such things all of the time.

France said, in his first Bloodbath, that Germany enjoys running around naked almost as much as Italy. According to Germany's diary, he also enjoys the maid cafes at Japan's house, for the uniforms the girls there wear.

Character notes reveal that Germany is awkward when talking to women, though acts as a father figure to younger nations (those who look like they're in grade school and younger) and thus can speak with younger girls without trouble. He also may be able to speak with women with less trouble if it's about work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1316.html|title=お返事|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 19, 2011|accessdate = February 11, 2015|trans_title=Replies}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Germany has described Austria as being something like an older brother to him; however, unlike with Prussia, he does not call Austria "big brother," so they likely aren't quite as close. Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together during World War Two, much to Hungary and Italy's dismay, though Austria didn't mind it at all. He approves of and supports a lot of Germany's ideas, and he relies very heavily on him. It's said that, if Germany were to get even a little cold, Austria would catch a high fever and collapse, causing Germany to have little choice than to take good care of himself. His behavior often annoys Germany, especially since Austria blames him for things he'd done such as when he'd broken a cup. He also orders him around very often, much to Germany's chagrin; however, it's been going on for so long that they and their neighbors all acknowledge it as "the usual" with them. Germany, however, feels that what he does goes beyond ordering. Austria has admitted that his reliance is a "terrifying thing." He has, however, been trying to lessen his dependence, at least economically. Germany has admitted that Austria's fighting technique is "magnificent." He does seem to worry about how reliant he is, and has tried to teach him to be more self-sufficient, but gave up when Austria stubbornly tried to push himself past his (rather short) limit after exhausting himself with two minutes of sweeping.

Austria gave him some advice during the Buon San Valentino strips and, apparently, Germany has had romantic troubles before as Austria was aware of how easily he "[lost] his head" when it came to romance. Oddly enough, when Germany attempted to, presumably, have sex with Austria in attempt to practice and ensure he knew how for when he intended to do so with Italy, despite his struggling, refusing, and telling Germany off, he apparently removed his pants himself. He then called his behavior "upright" as he said all Austrian citizens were, confusing Germany.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

The two are said to have a good relationship.<ref>{{cite web|title=マジカル☆要求|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1714.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=July 9, 2015|trans_title=Magical☆Demands}}</ref> The two nations were allied with each other and were seen chatting about their bosses in '''''Hetare 4: Pact of Steel'''''. Germany mentions that his boss is making him look for the [[wikipedia:Holy Grail|Holy Grail]]. Finland jokingly asks if he worries that his boss will throw him in jail for complaining about him too much but Germany wonders what kind of world involves bosses imprisoning countries. Finland then quietly mentions to him that he believes his (Germany's) boss has it in him to do such a thing.<ref>{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ４　鋼鉄協約*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/h_h0.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2006-2007|accessdate=June 7, 2013|trans_title=Hetare 4: Pact of Steel}}</ref> In '''''Comic Diary 4''''', Germany and Finland were seen having lunch together and conversing, asking Germany if he made a lunchbox in which he replied that [[Italy]] made it for him.<ref name="comd4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga4.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その４」|accessdate=March 7, 2013|trans_title=Comic Diary 4}}</ref>

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

Their relationship has yet to be shown in much detail, but they seem familiar with one another. Hungary affectionately refers to Germany as '''Germany-chan''' and, despite being stated to have trouble speaking with older women on any non-work-related topic, he seems to be able to speak with her with less trouble, though whether this is because they were discussing Austria and Prussia (who give Germany a lot of trouble and thus might be seen as "work" in his eyes) or because they're familiar with one another is unknown. When Germany received and began carrying out his orders to take over Austria, she was very upset saying that he should "please consider his feelings," though Austria didn't mind at all in the end.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

Since their pact of steel and declaring the Axis Powers the two have been best friends, at least in Italy's perspective. The two met in World War One, when Germany discovered Italy hiding in a crate and took him prisoner, but eventually grew tired of his behavior and sent him back home. During the Interwar period, Italy went to Germany's house to work because there was no work at his own home and he needed the money due to the bad state of the economy at the time. Italy returned and declared himself his ally in the following World War, much to Germany's distress. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother [[South Italy]], who hates Germany. Germany has a great admiration for Italy's culture, language, food, and his home in general, and seems to go there almost every summer on vacation. He enjoys it to the point that he's said that he wouldn't mind staying in Italy forever if he could. Even though Italy annoys him, he found that having someone who depended on and trusted him as Italy did was a fun experience.

A comic strip on Valentine's Day was released, centered around Germany's misunderstanding of Italy's behavior--kissing him, telling him he loved him, and giving him red roses--and Germany's attempt to reciprocate what he believed were Italy's romantic feelings for him which ended in him proposing to Italy after following the instructions in a book entitled "Dating for Germans" for approximately six days. Though he was nervous before meeting with Italy when he intended to propose to him, he didn't feel bad at all and felt rather happy, instead. Italy, misunderstanding the entire situation, assuming he was angry.
At the end of the presumably uncompleted strip, Germany appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia, hinting that he might be Italy's long-lost love [[Holy Roman Empire]], though it isn't outright confirmed.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips.) Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. They share similar opinions on Italy's behavior, though Japan is generally more patient with him.

[[File:Prussia and Young Germany.png|thumb|right|130px|Prussia with a young Germany.]]
===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West". Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's ''Prussia's Blog''. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food. He has also said that Prussia could be extremely overprotective of him.<ref name="blog entry 1586">{{cite web|title=変なところに力入れすぎた系|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1586.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 8, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|trans_title=The System That Put Too Much Emphasis on a Weird Place}}</ref> Germany also seems to believe most anything that Prussia says that he cannot disprove, or at least about his past, as evident in the 2011 Christmas event where he was surprised that his brother was not as cool of a child as he had claimed, and intended to ask him for an explanation.

==Appearances==
[[Image:GermanyAnime.png|200px|left|thumb|Germany in Episode 14.]]
===Anime===
Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in [[Episode 01]], where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main ''Hetalia'' storyline into motion.

Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.

===Musical===
[[File:Germany-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Yūichirō Ōmi]] as Germany.]]
Germany appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūichirō Ōmi]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the '''Nazi German '''[[wikipedia:File:War Ensign of Germany 1938-1945.svg| ''Reichskriegsflagge'']] (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the ''Reichskriegsflagge'' was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
*Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon, until the [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 2- Germany|second "Character CD"]] revealed their names to be [[Creatures of Hetalia#Germany|Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster]].[[File:Earlygermany_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early design of Germany]]
*His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany. In addition, Sealand questioned why all of Germany's torture devices looked rather perverse.
*It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of [[Hidekaz Himaruya]].
*Germany shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Hiroki Yasumoto and Patrick Seitz respectively, with Agni, a character from the anime Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji.
*According to Himaruya, the personification of Germany was the hardest to finalize as he had little experience of drawing foreigners at the time. Germany was originally intended to be a moodier, more intimidating character and was initially depicted with a much larger nose and a rougher appearance. In the Volume 3 special pamphlet, he revealed that he couldn't decide on his face for a long time, as he didn't appear anywhere but Japan's Gakuen manga. The tough, serious expression stays constant throughout his whole design, however his original design had a more bloodthirsty and scary image. Himaruya had also initially tried to make him look less attractive, "if you look closely."<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Germany

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{{Nation
| name = Germany<br>ドイツ
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Germany0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Germany.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Germany|Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)]]
| human = [[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]] (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = October 3<ref>{{cite web|title=やること|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-7.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 4, 2008|accessdate=November 13, 2012|trans_title=Things To Do|quote='そしてドイツの誕生日にあたる日は統一日が一番しっくりきそうですね。' ('''Kitawiki user note''': According to "http://translation.babylon.com/japanese/to-english/", the Japanese quote roughly translates to Himaruya saying that he's the most comfortable with Germany's birthday being the date of German reunification, which was October 3, 1990.)}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Blue
| height = 180 cm (5'11")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuu Ishibashi]] ([[List of Hetalia: Axis Powers CDs#drama CD|drama CD]])
| english = [[Patrick Seitz]]
}}
'''Germany''' (ドイツ ''Doitsu'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers''' and leads the Axis Powers. Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Germany|Ludwig]]''' (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:GermanyChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of Germany.]]
===Appearance===
Germany is a tall, muscular man, with sleek blond hair and blue eyes; his facial features strongly resemble those of [[Germania]]. He wears either a green [[wikipedia:World_War_II_German_uniform|Wehrmacht]], or a [[wikipedia:Uniforms_and_insignia_of_the_Schutzstaffel|Waffen-SS]] officers' uniform with a [[wikipedia:List_of_military_decorations_of_the_Third_Reich#Military_valor_decorations|Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue [[wikipedia:World War II German uniform#Waffenrock|Waffenrock]] uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a [[wikipedia:Schutzpolizei|Schutzpolizei]] administration uniform.

===Personality and Interests===
He is a tough, too-serious, and efficient man who always abides by the rules and is "weak to" them. He often has difficulty leaving his commanding, serious mode and relaxing, even for the sake of another. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss along with the troublemaking [[Italy]]. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. Volume 3 also revealed that he has a sincere personality. In [[Episode 32: With Grandpa Rome|Episode 32]], he reveals to [[Ancient Rome]] that he has a lack of experience when it came at relationships, and tells [[Austria]] a similar story in the "Buon San Valentino" strips. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In [[Episode 08]], Italy accidentally admits to [[England]], [[America]] and [[France]] that Germany is a sadist and a fan of BDSM. It was said, in an earlier profile, that his pent-up anger is released when he has beer. In [[Episode 79]], it is shown that his usual drinking buddy is his elder brother Prussia.

According to Prussia, he's strong enough to stop him (and presumably Germany, as well) from being afraid of Russia. He seems to have inherited his brothers' stubborn traits, and is somewhat aware of this, as he remarks that his telling someone else to avoid doing things to make those around them worry is the pot calling the kettle black, as he does such things all of the time.

France said, in his first Bloodbath, that Germany enjoys running around naked almost as much as Italy. According to Germany's diary, he also enjoys the maid cafes at Japan's house, for the uniforms the girls there wear.

Character notes reveal that Germany is awkward when talking to women, though acts as a father figure to younger nations (those who look like they're in grade school and younger) and thus can speak with younger girls without trouble. He also may be able to speak with women with less trouble if it's about work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1316.html|title=お返事|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=November 19, 2011|accessdate = February 11, 2015|trans_title=Replies}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

Germany has described Austria as being something like an older brother to him; however, unlike with Prussia, he does not call Austria "big brother," so they likely aren't quite as close. Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together during World War Two, much to Hungary and Italy's dismay, though Austria didn't mind it at all. He approves of and supports a lot of Germany's ideas, and he relies very heavily on him. It's said that, if Germany were to get even a little cold, Austria would catch a high fever and collapse, causing Germany to have little choice than to take good care of himself. His behavior often annoys Germany, especially since Austria blames him for things he'd done such as when he'd broken a cup. He also orders him around very often, much to Germany's chagrin; however it's been going on for so long that they and their neighbors all acknowledge it as "the usual" with them. Germany, however, feels that what he does goes beyond ordering. Austria has admitted that his reliance is a "terrifying thing." He has, however, been trying to lessen his dependence, at least economically. Germany has admitted that Austria's fighting technique is "magnificent." He does seem to worry about how reliant he is, and has tried to teach him to be more self-sufficient, but gave up when Austria stubbornly tried to push himself past his (rather short) limit after exhausting himself with two minutes of sweeping.

Austria gave him some advice during the Buon San Valentino strips and, apparently, Germany has had romantic troubles before as Austria was aware of how easily he "[lost] his head" when it came to romance. Oddly enough, when Germany attempted to, presumably, have sex with Austria in attempt to practice and ensure he knew how for when he intended to do so with Italy, despite his struggling, refusing, and telling Germany off, he apparently removed his pants himself. He then called his behavior "upright" as he said all Austrian citizens were, confusing Germany.

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

The two are said to have a good relationship.<ref>{{cite web|title=マジカル☆要求|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1714.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=July 9, 2015|trans_title=Magical☆Demands}}</ref> The two nations were allied with each other and were seen chatting about their bosses in '''''Hetare 4: Pact of Steel'''''. Germany mentions that his boss is making him look for the [[wikipedia:Holy Grail|Holy Grail]]. Finland jokingly asks if he worries that his boss will throw him in jail for complaining about him too much but Germany wonders what kind of world involves bosses imprisoning countries. Finland then quietly mentions to him that he believes his (Germany's) boss has it in him to do such a thing.<ref>{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ４　鋼鉄協約*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/h_h0.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2006-2007|accessdate=June 7, 2013|trans_title=Hetare 4: Pact of Steel}}</ref> In '''''Comic Diary 4''''', Germany and Finland were seen having lunch together and conversing, asking Germany if he made a lunchbox in which he replied that [[Italy]] made it for him.<ref name="comd4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga4.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その４」|accessdate=March 7, 2013|trans_title=Comic Diary 4}}</ref>

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

Their relationship has yet to be shown in much detail, but they seem familiar with one another. Hungary affectionately refers to Germany as '''Germany-chan''' and, despite being stated to have trouble speaking with older women on any non-work-related topic, he seems to be able to speak with her with less trouble, though whether this is because they were discussing Austria and Prussia (who give Germany a lot of trouble and thus might be seen as "work" in his eyes) or because they're familiar with one another is unknown. When Germany received and began carrying out his orders to take over Austria, she was very upset saying that he should "please consider his feelings," though Austria didn't mind at all in the end.

===Italy===
''Main Article: [[Italy]]''

Since their pact of steel and declaring the Axis Powers the two have been best friends, at least in Italy's perspective. The two met in World War One, when Germany discovered Italy hiding in a crate, and took him prisoner, but eventually grew tired of his behavior and sent him back home. During the Interwar period, Italy went to Germany's house to work because there was no work at his own home and he needed the money due to the bad state of the economy at the time. Italy returned and declared himself his ally in the following World War, much to Germany's distress. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother [[South Italy]], who hates Germany. Germany has a great admiration for Italy's culture, language, food, and his home in general, and seems to go there most every summer on vacation. He enjoys it to the point that he's said that he wouldn't mind staying in Italy forever, if he could. Even though Italy annoys him, he found that having someone who depended on and trusted him as Italy did was a fun experience.

A comic strip on Valentine's Day was released, centered around Germany's misunderstanding of Italy's behavior--kissing him, telling him he loved him, and giving him red roses--and Germany's attempt to reciprocate what he believed were Italy's romantic feelings for him which ended in him proposing to Italy after following the instructions in a book entitled "Dating for Germans" for approximately six days. Though he was nervous before meeting with Italy when he intended to propose to him, he didn't feel bad at all and felt rather happy, instead. Italy, misunderstanding the entire situation, assuming he was angry.
At the end of the presumably uncompleted strip, Germany appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia, hinting that he might be Italy's long-lost love [[Holy Roman Empire]], though it isn't outright confirmed.

===Japan===
''Main Article: [[Japan]]''

The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips.) Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. They share similar opinions on Italy's behavior, though Japan is generally more patient with him.

[[File:Prussia and Young Germany.png|thumb|right|130px|Prussia with a young Germany.]]
===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West". Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's ''Prussia's Blog''. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food. He has also said that Prussia could be extremely overprotective of him.<ref name="blog entry 1586">{{cite web|title=変なところに力入れすぎた系|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1586.html|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|date=November 8, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|trans_title=The System That Put Too Much Emphasis on a Weird Place}}</ref> Germany also seems to believe most anything that Prussia says that he cannot disprove, or at least about his past, as evident in the 2011 Christmas event where he was surprised that his brother was not as cool of a child as he had claimed, and intended to ask him for an explanation.

==Appearances==
[[Image:GermanyAnime.png|200px|left|thumb|Germany in Episode 14.]]
===Anime===
Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in [[Episode 01]], where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main ''Hetalia'' storyline into motion.

Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.

===Musical===
[[File:Germany-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Yūichirō Ōmi]] as Germany.]]
Germany appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Yūichirō Ōmi]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the '''Nazi German '''[[wikipedia:File:War Ensign of Germany 1938-1945.svg| ''Reichskriegsflagge'']] (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the ''Reichskriegsflagge'' was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
*Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon, until the [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 2- Germany|second "Character CD"]] revealed their names to be [[Creatures of Hetalia#Germany|Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster]].[[File:Earlygermany_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early design of Germany]]
*His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany. In addition, Sealand questioned why all of Germany's torture devices looked rather perverse.
*It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of [[Hidekaz Himaruya]].
*Germany shares both Japanese and English voice actors, Hiroki Yasumoto and Patrick Seitz respectively, with Agni, a character from the anime Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji.
*According to Himaruya, the personification of Germany was the hardest to finalize as he had little experience of drawing foreigners at the time. Germany was originally intended to be a moodier, more intimidating character and was initially depicted with a much larger nose and a rougher appearance. In the Volume 3 special pamphlet, he revealed that he couldn't decide on his face for a long time, as he didn't appear anywhere but Japan's Gakuen manga. The tough, serious expression stays constant throughout his whole design, however his original design had a more bloodthirsty and scary image. Himaruya had also initially tried to make him look less attractive, "if you look closely."<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Musical Characters]]
[[Category:Axis Powers Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

Italy

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:''This article is about the character representing the northern portion of Italy. For the character representing the southern portion of Italy, see [[South Italy]].''
{{Nation
| name = Italy<br>イタリア
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Italy0.png
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Italy.svg|16px|border]] [[wikipedia:Italy|Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana)]], Northern Italy
| human = [[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]] (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス, ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'')<ref name="Name">{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://megalodon.jp/2007-1122-0436-47/www.geocities.jp/himaruya/5gatu.htm|archivedate=November 22, 2007|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=May 2007|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref>
| spellings =
| age = 20<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = March 17<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=18|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Brown (manga)<br> Auburn (anime)
| eyes = Brown (manga)<br> Amber (anime)
| height = 172 cm (5' 7.7")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|title=ヘタレ３ G-R Nonaggression Pact?|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|page=8|trans_title=Hetare 3: G-R Nonaggression Pact?}}</ref>

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]
| musical = [[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|''~Singin' in the World~'']]

| japanese = [[Daisuke Namikawa]]<br>[[Aki Kanada]] (child)<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Shounosuke Hitachi]] (drama CD)
| english = [[Todd Haberkorn]]<br>[[Brina Palencia]] (child)
}}
'''Italy''' (イタリア ''Itaria'') is a main character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers.''' He is the representation of the northern part of Italy and is part of the Axis Powers. He is also referred to as '''Italy Veneziano''' (イタリア・ヴェネチアーノ ''Itaria Venechiāno''). Between 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Italy|Feliciano Vargas]]''' (フェリシアーノ・ヴァルガス ''Ferishiāno Varugasu'').<ref name="Name"/>

==Attributes==
[[File:Italy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Italy. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
He has short brown hair and brown eyes, with a curl on the left side of his head, which acts as his erogenous zone when stroked or pulled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga2.htm|title=「日記漫画まとめ　その２」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = June 22, 2012|trans_title=Comic Diary 2}}</ref> He wears a blue WWII military uniform, a black shirt and tie, and black boots. In earlier strips, his hair was shown smoother, and his curl was drawn smaller, a change which was noted in a gag illustration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/bldesuyo.htm|title=「ぼちぼちとリクエスト消化」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 14, 2012|trans_title=Digesting requests, little by little}}</ref> Italy's eyes were depicted as gray in the earliest artwork of him,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/d_i0.htm|title=ヘタリア１話|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 27, 2012|page=1|trans_title=Hetalia Chapter 1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/ira5.htm|title=ヘタリア　*心のそこからヘタレイタリアをマンセーする*|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 28, 2012|page=|trans_title=}}</ref> but quickly changed to brown. In the [[Volume 5]] Special Booklet, Himaruya notes that he's changed the way Italy's hair falls, and it now appears shorter and more spread out as opposed to longer and falling to the sides of his head.<ref name="Vol5SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2012|title=ヘタリア 5 Axis Powers 特装版冊子|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 5 Special Edition Booklet|publisher=Gentosha|page=4-5|isbn=978-4-3448-2564-2}}</ref>

In his first appearance in both versions of the manga, and the first two episodes of the anime, he wore a tan uniform that looked similar to his brother's, aside from being drawn as a jumpsuit in the manga (though it was shown as a two-piece suit in the anime).

As a child, he wore dresses, and was often mistaken for a girl by [[Holy Roman Empire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/t_b10.htm|title=ちびたりあ|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|page=10|trans_title=Chibitalia}}</ref> (and many others<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/vinne.htm|title=「in ウィーン」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 12, 2012|trans_title=in Vienna}}</ref>). When not in uniform, he can often be seen dressed in a white sailor suit-style top (with blue collar, necktie, and sleeve bands) and blue shorts.

===Personality and Interests===
[[File:ChibitaliaChibi.png|thumb|right|150px|Chibitalia.]]
Italy is a cheerful, energetic man, who although being the kin of Ancient Rome, is an irresponsible crybaby. He loves pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese. Although he relies on Germany a lot, Italy doesn't really listen to what he says and instead daydreams or wanders off. His hobbies include cooking, designing clothes, siestas, painting, and singing.<ref>http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/char.html</ref> He was noted as being able to use both hands skillfully, though it may have been a joke as it was cited that it he could hold a paintbrush in one hand and a slice of pizza in another.<ref>http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-71.html</ref>

In the webcomic and the first drama CD, it is noted that he frequently gets stomach pains due to overindulging on gelato. Italy is shown to have a compulsion of stripping off all of his clothes for his daily 3PM "siestas," and usually forgets to put his pants back on after he wakes back up (causing Germany to have to lend him a pair of his own). His public nudity has become notorious enough that [[Switzerland]] will fire upon him if he catches him streaking throughout his homeland.

He also has the verbal tic of making a "Ve" sound (really said by Italians, above all in Emilia-Romagna, whereas you could hear a "Be" in other Italian regions, which is an abbreviation of "bene", "good", and it has the same function of the English interjection "well" at the beginning of a sentence), though in the anime adaptation, he makes other onomatopoeic sounds as well, a more notable one being a chant of "herahera" (a Japanese onomatopoeia which means "acting foolishly" or "frivolous") .

Though he was relatively weak and timid as a child, he was able to take on [[Turkey]] single-handedly at one point. It's also possible that he's a skilled fencer, as Himaruya entitled one of his blog entries "Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal."<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリアのフェンシングの強さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-895.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 30, 2010|accessdate=November 22, 2012|trans_title=Italy's Fencing Strength Is Abnormal}}</ref> According to Germany, when his hands and legs are bound, he dies.

Italy dislikes wearing helmets as they make him feel shorter. <ref name="hetare 3_11">{{cite web|title=*ヘタレ３　
G-R Nonaggression Pact?*|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/i_i11.htm|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|accessdate=October 7, 2014|trans_title=Hetare 2 G-R Nonaggression Pact}}</ref>

==Relationships==
===America===
''Main Article: [[America]]''

America and Italy have appeared together quite a few times and both are known for not being able to read the atmosphere. In Comic Diary 1, they were shown looking for the "Legendary ability to read the atmosphere" together.

===Ancient Rome===
''Main Article: [[Ancient Rome]]''

The heir apparent to Rome's fortune, young Italy spent an indeterminate amount of time living and traveling with his grandfather until Rome eventually grew weak and died due to his empire crumbling.

Due to what happened to his grandfather, Italy refused to become a new Roman Empire when Holy Roman Empire offered him the chance to do so. Though he didn't emulate Rome's military success, he did pursue the same instinctive talent for art.

===Austria===
''Main Article: [[Austria]]''

As a child, after Rome fell, Italy(Chibitalia) lived in Austria's house and spent the majority of his time there, acting as a maid due to becoming part of the Holy Roman Empire. He was raised there with [[Hungary]]'s help. He believed Italy to be a girl until his voice broke sometime after he'd grown into a preteen, with Austria thinking he "had a feeling this would happen for some reason." It's assumed that, from then on, Austria bought him clothes of the proper gender and no longer made him wear maid's dresses. Because of Italy's behavior and being rather useless, Austria often pushed him around and punished him. Italy often asked if they would have pasta for dinner and the answer was always no. However, Italy was a glutton and went looking for pasta anyway. When Holy Roman Empire snuck him food Austria, believing he'd stolen it, locked him in a dark room as punishment.

During the Spanish-Austrian war, Italy had the opportunity to be reunited with his brother and live with Spain. However, he ran straight to Austria after being untied. Despite that, according to Spain, he often complained about Austria's rule, seemingly because Spain scared him with his leering and dreaming of being with the Italy brothers all the time. He also was against Germany's annexation of Austria along with Hungary. Italy doesn't hold a grudge to Austria for his mistreatment as a child or from any wars they'd had and is generally happy to see him, rushing to him and hugging him and rubbing their cheeks together.

===France===
''Main Article: [[France]]''

Italy (still a child) grew up with a teenage France. The two got along well until Italy was taken to spend time with Ancient Rome. When he returned, France only wanted to gain control of him. They are still on rather good terms, as Italy still refers to France as his big brother and has visited him a number of times. France is also unwilling to harm Italy despite being enemies.

===Germany===
''Main article: [[Germany]]''

After being found in a tomato crate, Italy became his prisoner, then ally. With [[Japan]], they formed the Axis Powers. Italy is openly affectionate towards Germany, always trying his best for him and the Axis Trio as a whole; though failing most of the time. It is shown repeatedly that Italy has no problem sleeping in Germany's bed or publicly asking how Germany feels about him. Despite their many differences, Italy and Germany are rather close.

In the incomplete strip ''Buon San Valentino,'' it is hinted, though not outright confirmed, that Germany may be Italy's long-lost childhood love, Holy Roman Empire when he appears to have a flashback of Chibitalia.

In more recent modern-day strips, the two still seem to be very close, one example being one strip where Germany praises Italy's land and culture, causing him to giggle and blush, or one which shows that recently [[Spain]]'s land's sightseeing locations are becoming more popular with Germans than Italy's, causing him to become upset, stating that he thought he would always be Germany's "Number One" and would find a way to fix that.

===Holy Roman Empire===
''Main Article: [[Holy Roman Empire]]''

As a child, Holy Roman Empire would frequently chase Italy about, demanding that he become a part of the Holy Roman Empire. After Austria gained control of Italy, they resided in Holy Roman Empire's house. Holy Roman Empire was excited but had a hard time interacting with Italy as he had a crush on him (believing him to be a girl). As a result of HRE's quiet and intense gazes, Italy became very afraid of him at times.

Italy later revealed that the reason he refused HRE's offer to join him in becoming a new Roman Empire was because he saw the effects a long life of war had on his grandfather. Heartbroken, HRE leaves his home to go to war after other members of the Holy Roman Empire begin turning against him and Austria. As he leaves, he runs into Italy, and the two say their goodbyes as Italy gives HRE a token of his affection (his underwear in the webcomic version and his broom in the anime). The two share a goodbye kiss and HRE promises that he will return.

HRE's eventual fate has yet to be confirmed in the series, though in a discarded or unfinished comic, France goes to Italy and tells him that Holy Rome is 'no more', hinting that he may have been killed. However, as the strip was never aired, Holy Roman Empire's fate continues to go without address.

===Hungary===
''Main Article: [[Hungary]]''

When they were both under Austria's rule, she and Italy were very close and she became his older sister figure. She was one of the few characters who knew his true gender at that time, but didn't mind bathing with him despite that. Hungary then embraced him out of her love for cute boys. It's strongly hinted that they still remain close. Each December she dresses up as a monster from the Alps, the Krampus, and scares Italy. She was unable to contain herself and hugged him, telling him how cute he was, "capturing" him in the process, only serving to scare him more. He falls for this trick every year.

===Japan===
''Main article: [[Japan]]''

Japan is shown to often be unnerved by Italy's "shameless" and unusual behavior, even going as far as to order him to "take responsibility" and marry him after having been hugged and kissed by Italy as a greeting. When Italy once drove Japan to his house, his erratic driving skills inspired Japan to invent safer cars. In infrequent but consistent instances, Italy seems to believe Japan looks much younger than he is, to Japan's mild irritation; Japan laments that when he visits Italy's house, he often hears "Where's his parent?"<ref name="Christmas2011Pg4">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2011_12_4.html|title=「クリスマス2011 4ページ」|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2016|trans_title=Christmas 2011 Page 4}}</ref> However, Japan has appeared to have slowly accepted Italy's quirks over time. The two have been shown to have a mutual respect for each others' history and artwork, and seem to be friends.

===Poland===
''Main Article: [[Poland]]''

Italy and Poland are shown to be good friends in a few of the "Extra Stories" and ''Comic Diary'' strips, and have known each other since they were small children. It was Poland who gave Italy the idea to make an ejectable seat in [[Germany]]'s Kübelwagen, as he had previously designed an airplane with one (which backfired on him).

===Prussia===
''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''

Prussia is shown to be very fond of Italy and often refers to him as "Ita-chan" in the original Japanese text. According to Himaruya, worrying about Italy is "a tradition from Prussia's time".<ref>{{cite web|title=イタリア軍の短パンセーラー服の可愛さは異常|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1078.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=March 8, 2011|accessdate=October 8, 2012|trans_title=The Cuteness of the Italian Army's Sailor Uniform Shorts is Abnormal}}</ref>Upon being asked by a fan, Himaruya said that Prussia grew attached to him some time ago when they fought together.<ref>{{cite web|title=確かこれはフィレンツェ|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1339.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=December 11, 2011|accessdate=September 20, 2012|trans_title=If I recall, this is Florence}}</ref> Prussia considers him 'cute' and is attracted to his and his brother's climate and topography<ref name="PruIta">{{cite web|title=ヘタリアファンタジア３|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1297.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 31, 2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Hetalia Fantasia 3}}</ref> and even asks him out on a date in the drama adaptation of his blog event, only for Italy to be oblivious to his question, being fixated on his bird. In the same CD, Germany says that Prussia is very good with Italy. In [[Osōji Prussia]] (''Cleaning Prussia''), if he chooses to go to Italy's house to clean, he states that he has clear ulterior motives to be praised by Italy. Upon arrival, Prussia finds Italy asleep in his bed and begins to stroke Italy's head. As he strokes Italy, he is reminded of the [[wikipedia:Risorgimento|Risorgimento]] as he did so, and happily daydreams about him and Italy on a gondola in [[wikipedia:Venezia|Venice]].

Italy has also praised Prussia for his hard work<ref name="Hallpg4">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(4ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20114.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 4)}}</ref> and was eager to join him and India in dancing during America's Halloween party.<ref name="Hallpg3">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーンまとめ(3ページ目)|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall20113.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=‎November ‎05, ‎2011|accessdate=November 5, 2011|trans_title=Halloween Summary(Page 3)}}</ref>

In an older series of drawings, Prussia was shown blushing and breathing harshly while approaching a teenaged Italy, before embracing him, to his distress.

===South Italy (Romano)===
''Main article: [[South Italy]]''

The two brothers grew up knowing each other, but they never actually met face to face. Italy eventually went off to live with their grandfather for some time, while South Italy stayed behind. After [[Ancient Rome|Grandpa Rome]] had died and Italy came back, South Italy and the other boys became bullies to him. The two were separated again at the end of the Italian War when Italy was claimed by the Holy Roman Empire and [[Austria]], while South Italy was sent to live with [[Spain]] because he was too difficult to deal with.

In the present day, the two brothers do not get along very well; South Italy occasionally refuses to acknowledge his brother's existence, though Italy is more than eager to be around his older brother. As a child, South Italy often felt jealous and inferior to Italy, due to the younger brother inheriting their grandfather's talent for art and cleaning, while he could do neither well. He also felt that his brother took after their grandfather in appearance more. Despite this though, he is shown to have at least a subconscious care for him, becoming upset when his brother implies he does not admire him and sharing a bed with him. Usually, when it is hinted that he cares about Italy, something happens that angers him and he instantly reverts back.

Although South Italy seems tougher than Italy, both are actually cowardly and ineffectual. South Italy refers to Italy as Veneziano, and Italy and others refer to South Italy as Romano, in order to avoid confusion.

===Spain===
''Main Article: [[Spain]]''

Italy affectionately refers to Spain as his older brother while, in the original Japanese text, Spain refers to Italy as ''Ita-chan''. Spain's greatest desire is for the Italy brothers to live with him, and he's also expressed interest in marrying them, however, in 2005 when he returned to him saying that it was legal for men to marry now, Italy merely congratulated him despite having said it would be okay to get married as a child. When Romano and Veneziano were still young, Spain wished Romano could be as cute as his brother and even wanted Austria to trade with him because North Italy was better behaved and a harder worker. During the War of Austrian Succession, Spain promised Veneziano that they could be together forever when the fight was over, however his thoughts and possibly his expression scared Italy into running back to Austria in tears.

==Appearances==
===Manga===
[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.jpg|thumb|left|Italy from the ''Axis Powers'' arc of the published manga.]]
Italy is first introduced in the first chapter of the webcomic and the beginning of the published manga. During World War I, Germany crosses the border into northern Italy with just a stick. Expecting a great opponent reminiscent of the [[Ancient Rome|Roman Empire]], he instead encounters Italy hiding in a tomato crate in the woods. Italy immediately surrenders and begs Germany not to kill him, though Germany is still in shock and initially believes Italy is putting on an act. Italy shows no resistance to capture, and leaves when Germany leaves the cell door open only to return after briefly flirting with some girls. After writing a song about Germany, he is ultimately kicked out. After the war is over, Italy appears at Germany's house begging for a job as he has fallen into poverty just as Germany has. Grateful, Italy later declares himself an ally of Germany as the stage for World War II begins to form.

Italy proves to be a "useless" ally, with his battle tools being various forms of Pasta and white flags. He is frequently retreating, captured, and overtaken whenever he tries to mount a strategy on his own. (Such as getting attacked by Egypt with a stick, provoking a defeated France into attacking him, and immediately surrendering to England while Germany is away on another front). When Germany meets with Japan to formalize their alliance, Italy flirts with the local girls then falls asleep underneath a heated kotatsu table. When the three begin to train, Italy shows regular incompetence despite Germany's threats and confuses Japan in the process. Italy also has a habit of abandoning training, in one case to play with a stray cat, though he is always dragged back by Germany.

When Germany begins to put in place an alliance with Russia, Italy begins to worry that his friends will abandon him in favor of a stronger ally. He asks France for advice on how to keep his friends, and he tells Italy simply to talk to them (and write down what he wants to say in case he gets nervous). Germany finds the letter and reassures Italy, and the two form the Pact of Steel. On the day Russia arrives to meet with Germany, Italy plans to lurk outside to see what kind of guy Russia is, though he ends up stripping and taking a siesta when the clock strikes 3. When Italy wakes up, he immediately rushes inside and forgets to put in his pants, flashing Russia and the other visiting nations. Germany yells at him for his behavior and gives him his pants to wear, though Russia seems to take delight in the chaos. Italy later shows up as Germany, Austria and Russia prepare to mobilize and invade Poland. He gives Germany food to eat later and tells them both to be careful and not to get hurt, in addition to not doing any of the bad behaviors he himself had been doing previously.

[[File:ItalyMangaPanel2.png|thumb|right|Chibitalia from ''Chibitalia in the 15th Century''.]]
In a supplemental storyline showcasing Italy's childhood (known as "Chibitalia"), he is a frequent victim of bullying - especially at the hands of France and the Holy Roman Empire. While he was initially raised by his grandfather Rome, he is later conquered by Austria and forced to work as a servant in the house of the Holy Roman Empire. Italy is regularly scolded for creating problems by Austria, though he soon becomes the object of affection for Holy Rome, who believes Chibitalia to be a girl. However, Chibitalia is alternatively afraid and reverent around Holy Rome, and their interactions are often awkward or chaotic much to the amusement of fellow servant Hungary. The Holy Roman Empire begins to become unstable, and Holy Rome is forced to leave for war, though he asks Italy to join him and create the most powerful country in the world. Italy refuses, citing his grandfather's painful battle scars, as he does not want to see Holy Rome attacked in such a way. Chibitalia later encounters Holy Rome as he prepares to leave, and he becomes upset and gives Holy Rome his underwear (often at the center of their mishaps) to remember him by. Moved, they share a kiss and Holy Rome leaves for war, promising to return when the war is over.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all five chapters of the main webcomic storyline and all six volumes of the published manga.

===Anime===
[[File:EP38.png|thumb|left|200px|Italy in ''[[Episode 38]]''.]]
Italy appears in [[Episode 01]], towards the end of the meeting. He offers to speak, but when he is called upon, he lets out a cry of "PASTA~!" instead of presenting data. He is formally introduced in [[Episode 02]], after Germany finds him hiding in the tomato crate, and is taken captive, but eventually kicked out and sent back home after he annoys the other man with a stereotype-filled song about Germans. Italy later returns to work for Germany after becoming poor, and eventually becomes his ally in the lead-up to WWII. In an adaption loosely based off the strip ''Shouting S.O.S. From the Center of the World'', Italy, Germany, and Japan are stranded on a tropical island though Italy doesn't seem too concerned about it. After playing in the water and on the beach, it is revealed that Italy has been buying food from a nearby Chinatown, and they decide to ask China for a ride home the next time he goes to get supplies. The other Allies are also on the island alongside China, and the two parties frequently battle with Italy surrendering immediately and begging for them not to hurt him. His cries are answered twice by the ghost of his grandfather who scares the attackers off, and once by [[Finland]] as Santa Claus delivering gifts.

In the film ''[[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White]]'', Italy and his citizens flee their country when the Pict arrive and drain away all the color and turn all who remain into more Pict. After putting their differences aside, the eight nations dress up in Pict costumes that Italy made to play with and enter the ship. Much to Germany's annoyance, Italy brings a stray cat inside with him to play with, which ends up attacking them while they are moving through the vents, leading to their capture by the Pict. As the others try to sway the Pict into enjoying aspects of earth's culture, Italy has to be frequently restrained from interfering and partaking in the activities himself. When the Pict are unimpressed, Italy encourages them to enjoy themselves in a very enthusiastic manner and while the Pict are bewildered by his behavior the nations take the opportunity to bail from the ship.
[[File:Italy TBW.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Italy in the episode ''[[Each Battlefield]]''.]]

Italy arrives on the beach of the deserted island and immediately begins to make pasta. The other nations arrive and sit down to eat, but the peace is broken when the Pict arrive. Distressed, Italy's cat runs off into the woods and he chases after it, returning to find that the others have been turned into Pict. As Italy cries out for help, Rome's ghost arrives and distracts the Pict with a song and leaves Italy a sharpie marker. Finally understanding why the Pict were so confused by his mannerisms, Italy decides to brighten them up and uses the sharpie to draw faces on all the Pict. Pleased, the princess of the Pict promises to fix everything and apologizes for the mess they've caused, and Italy gives her the sharpie marker as a parting gift. In a cutaway inter-spliced into the movie's main plot, Chibitalia and Holy Rome are shown in the woods holding hands and staring at one another with affection.

The title character, Italy has appeared in all six seasons of the anime as well as the film. In the anime adaptation, Italy's hair is changed to auburn, while his tie is colored blue. His eyes were also changed to amber, a more "golden" shade than what they appear as in manga illustrations.

===Musical===
[[File:Italy-Musical.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryōki Nagae]] as Italy.]]
Italy appeared in the musical ''[[Hetalia: Singin' in the World|Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~]]'' and was portrayed by [[Ryōki Nagae]].<ref name="Musical Cast">{{cite web|title=Hetalia ~Singin' in the World~ Stage Musical Unveils Cast|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-02/hetalia-~singin-in-the-world~-stage-musical-unveils-cast/.93665|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref> A Chibitalia puppet also appears during one segment, controlled by [[Daiki Mihara]].<ref name="Ensemble Member Introduction">{{cite web|title=#ヘタミュブルズ(アンサンブルチーム)を紹介していきます。彼らがいなければ成立しない舞台、誰よりも長い時間舞台に立っている彼らです。左・ちびたりあ(三原大樹)&右・神聖ローマ(原野正章) パペットを扱う彼らの演技にも注目！|url=https://twitter.com/koutaroyositani/status/681064943165161473|date=December 27, 2015|accessdate=December 31, 2015}}</ref>

==Trivia==
*The birthdate given in his profile, '''March 17th''', corresponds with the date of the formation of the "Kingdom Of Italy" (''Regno d'Italia'') in 1861<ref name="Vol1Profile"/>. As Italy is shown in the strips to have existed for centuries before, it is likely that the brothers use the date of the Italian Unification to celebrate their birthdays with, as a unified Italy. The formation date of the Italian Republic (''Repubblica Italiana'') is actually '''June 2nd'''. South Italy is confirmed to be the elder of the two; despite this, some fans continue to mistake them for twins due to having similar hairstyles.
*Though Italy was represented with the flag for the '''Kingdom Of Italy''' in the original webcomic, the published manga and later media use the modern Italian flag.
*His full nation name, '''Italy Veneziano''' (or just "Veneziano") is derived from ''Venezia'', the Italian name for '''Venice''', a city in Northern Italy. In the strips, he is simply referred to by the others as '''Italy''', with his brother and his grandfather only referring to him as '''Veneziano'''. The name '''North Italy''' is also used to differentiate him from his brother.'' ''In Italian'', ''the word'' Veneziano ''has the meaning of "venetian", "native of Venice", but, unlike his brother's second forename, it is no existent male first name''. Veneziano ''can also be seen as a sort of pun for the similar-sounding Japanese phrase "''Venezia no''", which would mean "of Venice".
*Though his name is derived after Venice, he only seems to represent the Republic itself in the strip where he fights the Ottoman troops. In footnotes to strips such as ''The War of Austrian Succession'', it is shown that he has also been used to represent other northern areas of Italy such as [[wikipedia:Duchy of Milan|Milan]] and [[wikipedia:Piedmont-Sardinia|Piedmont-Sardinia]], before the unification of Italy.
[[File:Italy_original.jpg|thumb|175px|An early design of Italy.]]
*In the strip '''Let's Assist The French Economy!''', his right nipple is revealed to represent '''Corsica''' and winds up claimed by [[France]]. His right pectoral area is also said to represent both '''Savoy''' and '''Nice'''.
*In '''Contrary To The Italian Image''', it is revealed in a footnote that Italy suffers from the medical condition [[wikipedia:phimosis|phimosis]] (which makes it difficult for the foreskin of the penis to be retracted), due to Italy ranking #2 in frequent cases of it.
*In the webcomic strip '''Italy's Big Brother''', Germany reveals that Italy happens to share Germanic blood with him (presumably due to the German conquests of Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire). This noticeably angers South Italy, who was later said to be of Arabic blood by Himaruya.
*In a note, Himaruya stated that Italy was not entirely weak, but due to him being cowardly and scared, he does not use his strength. However, as a child, he was shown at one point to be strong enough to defeat Ottoman forces that were invading the Adriatic Sea (referencing how Italian naval troops were thought to be stronger than the ones on land). In another illustration, the female version of Italy is shown to display an incredible bout of strength when angered, much to the surprise of her male counterpart.
*In the special booklet included with the third volume of the published manga, it was revealed that Italy's curl was a last-minute addition to the design to make him look cuter. Himaruya calls the curl "important" now.<ref name="Vol3SE">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3 特装版|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3 Specially Equipped Edition|publisher=Gentosha|page=25|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2}}</ref>
*In ''Hetalia: World☆Stars'', it was revealed that Italy is taller than his brother South Italy.<ref name="temp world stars ref">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2014|title=ヘタリア World☆Stars|trans_title= Hetalia: World☆Stars|publisher=Shonen Jump +}}</ref>
*When asked about Italy and Germany's relation at the end of the war, Himaruya said that, despire popular belief, North Italy has not changed sides during the WWII, stating that:"At the time, Italy was actually split into two countries. The South switched sides and joined the Allies, while the North continued to stay with the Axis even after they surrendered. Despite knowing they were losing the war, The North fought along side Germany until they were finally taken over by the Allies and Southern Italy". Meaning that would be Romano the one who switched sides during the war, and not Veneziano. He attribues this misconception to the fact of people being unware that Italy was actually split into two countries during the war. He also stated that this is one of the reasons to why there is two Italys in the series.<ref>http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/oldblog/2006-10gatu.php</ref>

==References==
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Wy

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{{Nation
| name = Wy<br>ワイ
| continent = OCEANIA
| image = WyCrown.jpg
| country = [[Image:WyFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Principality of Wy|Principality of Wy]]
| gender = Female
| birthday = November 15<ref name="MicroProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/h_micro.html|title=Axis powers HETALIA Countries of the World|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate = August 14, 2012}}</ref>
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown
| height =

| volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4|''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' Volume 4]]
| strip = ''The Principality of Wy-chan & the Mysterious Sealand''
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD Interval Vol. 3: Nordic Five!]]
| anime = [[Keep on moving!! March Forward, Sealand!‎]]

| japanese = [[Mikako Komatsu]]
| english = [[Lindsay Seidel]]
}}
'''Wy''' (ワイ ''Wai'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''.

==Attributes==
[[File:WyChibi.png|thumb|140px|left|A 'chibi' version of Wy.]]

===Appearance===
Wy is a young girl of small stature with small, bushy eyebrows. She is depicted in shorts, a tank-top with a pink smock, a bandage on her forehead, and a red ascot. In stand-alone pictures she is usually carrying around a large paintbrush. Her hair is fastened in a short and curly side-pony, and her scrunchie has a flower on it. In a portrait included in [[Volume 4]], she is depicted wearing a crown.<ref>{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2011|title=ヘタリア 4 Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 4|publisher=Gentosha|page=113|isbn=978-4-3448-2233-7}}</ref>

===Personality and Interests===
Wy is a mouthy girl who tries to act mature, but has been said to show her childish side as well. She has also been described as one to enjoy her freedom along with fun things to do. While she emphasizes the fact that the mayor of the surrounding township has recognized her independence, she realizes that she is not classified as better than either of her micronation peers.<ref name="MicroProfile"/>

She has been stated to be artistically gifted.<ref name="MicroProfile"/>

==Relationships==
===Australia===
''Main Article: [[Australia]]''

Wy declared independence from Australia after being forbidden from building a driveway in front of her home. Her character card mentions that she may have inherited traits from Australia, but it does not specify what sort of relation they have. Wy is happy that Australia has chosen to recognize her, but still wants her driveway.<ref name="MicroProfile"/> Much to her chagrin, Australia has a tendency to lift Wy up when he sees her, simply explaining that one is supposed to do so with children.<ref name="hallow13">{{cite web|title=ハロウィーン漫画その６
|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/2013hal_6.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|accessdate=November 27, 2013|trans_title=Halloween 2013 Page 6}}</ref>

===Hutt River===
''Main Article: [[Hutt River]]''

Hutt River acts as a mentor figure to Wy, though she doesn't really understand him.<ref name="MicroProfile"/> Though they do not appear to be on stressed terms, Wy initially refuses visit him during the micronations' search for friends. Hutt River states that, while her wish to not greet him is not proper etiquette, he is lenient towards her due to her being his junior.

===Sealand===
''Main Article: [[Sealand]]''

When Sealand heard about her declaration of independence on the news, he goes to introduce himself and hopes that they can be friends. However, Wy acts somewhat cold and points out that, unlike him, she has been recognized. Despite this, the two appear to become friends.

===Seborga===
''Main Article: [[Seborga]] ''

At the same time Sealand attempted to gain Wy's trust, Seborga decides to go and surprise her in her garden. He unfortunately gets stuck in a tree and upsets her. He remarks that he finds her cute and could make a pass for her when she is older.

==Appearances==
[[Image:WyAnime.png|thumb|200px|right|Wy in [[Keep on moving!! March Forward, Sealand!‎]]]]
===Manga===
Wy was first introduced via Himaruya's blog in the strip ''The Principality of Wy-chan and the Mysterious Sealand'', later included in [[volume 4]]. In her debut, she is contacted by Sealand in hopes of being friends, but Wy ends up making him cry after pointing out to him that she had already been recognized. However, they eventually become friends and together they meet Seborga.<ref name="firstapp">{{cite web|title=ワイ公国ちゃんとシーランド君|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/wy_koukokuchan.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> Wy also made an appearance as part of the the "We Want to be accepted to W Academy Club" in Volume 5's Advance! Newspaper Club! strips. However, this scene was cut from the anime. Wy appeared during the ''Halloween 2011'' event dressed as a doll and accompanying Sealand and Seborga.<ref name="halloween2011">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hall2011.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=シーランド君です！|accessdate = September 5, 2015}}</ref> She again appears in ''It's a Treasure Box of Countries~'', a mini-event focused on the three micronations' attempts to expand their circle of friends. Much to her dismay, the three encounter Molossia, who she feels is strange, and her senior Hutt River, who decides to postpone his decision on their invitation of friendship.<ref name="treasurebox">{{cite web|title=国の玉手箱やぁ！|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/tamate.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>

===Anime===
Wy makes her debut appearance in the episode, ''[[Keep on moving!! March Forward, Sealand!‎]]'', which adapts ''The Principalty of Wy and the Mysterious Sealand''. Sealand, hoping to make friends with the newly-recognized Wy, visits her home.<ref name="Episode19">{{cite web|title=Hetalia: The Beautiful World(Sub) Episode 19|url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/501288|accessdate=November 27, 2013}}</ref>

==Trivia==
[[Image:Wy-PaintedbyPrincePaul.jpg|thumb|150px|right|A painting by Prince Paul of Wy depicting the character.]]
*Her birthday corresponds with the day in 2004 that artist Paul Delprat declared his property's independence from the surrounding township of Mosman, New South Wales.
*She was created after Paul Delprat was denied permission to build a driveway due to concerns about environmental protection. After 11 years of application, Prince Paul announced Wy's creation and secession from Australia, presenting a declaration of independence titled the Decree of Secession to the mayor.
*On September 13th, 2010, Prince Paul of Wy posted a painting [http://principalityofwy.com/principality-of-wy-promotes-world-peace/ on his blog] of Wy with her trademark paintbrush and easel, her rabbit, and what appears to be Sealand in the background. While there was originally no direct reference to Hetalia in the post itself, it is known that he was informed of the character's existence. The post contained the phrase: "''Wy believes that all disagreements between nations, large and small, should be resolved by art, music and poetry competitions''" as well as the lyrics to the micronation's anthem. Later, the post was updated naming the series itself.
*In her first comic appearance, Wy is holding a large rabbit. However, it is unclear whether it is a real rabbit or a plush toy.
*In Volume 5, she is revealed to be a member of the "We want to be accepted to W Academy" Club in the Gakuen Hetalia universe.
*The flower hair accessory she sports is speculated to be a [[wikipedia:Hibiscus|hibiscus]] due to similarities in shape and color.

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