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China

2013-01-15T04:39:10Z

108.214.143.19: /* Trivia */

{{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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''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.

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 appear to even try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge or 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=|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>

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 in all the years he's been around.<ref name="MelancholyofWangYao">{{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.

===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==
===Anime===
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|168px|China in [[Episode 09]]]]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.

==Ain't nuthin' smarter than dis Chinese guy. Brother, he DOES ALGEBRA. SHIT. I GET C'S AND D'S IN DAT CLASS.I freaking hate slope-intercept form!==
[[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.
*At the request of a fan("why doesn't China cut his hair" in a suggesting manner,) 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:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:Asian Characters]]

China

2013-01-15T04:33:56Z

108.214.143.19: /* Hong Kong */

{{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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Yuki Kaida]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Kanae Kasuga]] (''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.

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 appear to even try to reconcile them. Somewhat like America, he likes to be in charge or 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=|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>

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 in all the years he's been around.<ref name="MelancholyofWangYao">{{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...OH SH*T. I THOUGHT THEY WERE THE SAME PERSON===
''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.

===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==
===Anime===
[[File:ChinaAnime.png|thumb|168px|China in [[Episode 09]]]]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.

==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.
*At the request of a fan("why doesn't China cut his hair" in a suggesting manner,) 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: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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''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 of Rossia!!!?///===
He's a cool mofo. He's tall and shit. You don't want to mess with this kind of guy. He will fuck you up with his ice, cold, hard penis. You better watch out.

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 response to a fan question saying that Russia looked fat due to his thick clothing, 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=Belars 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>

===Personality and Interests===
A large young man who is seemingly bighearted and innocent, but is in reality childishly cruel.<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"/> 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> Russia 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'.

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting also pushing 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 any way 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>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow. 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> 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> Because of this, he was wouldn't allow himself to befriend Lithuania because he knew he was too weak.<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> He dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by sunflowers.

When Russia is upset, he begins 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 recently.

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. However, he's developed a negative relationship with England due to him getting in his way when he would try and invade southern countries to get it.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> In return, he 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, implying that Russia is rather evil.<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>

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

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, 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 is also hinted in her and Ukraine's character song ''[[Carrots and Sticks]]'' that her sadism may even extend to her brother, as long as it keeps him with her. The ''Hetalia'' "desktop buddies" elaborated on Belarus' obsession for Russia further, with her stating her desire to get suggestive photos of her brother. According to Himaruya the dress that she wears is a gift from her brother, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned and she tries to wear it as often as possible.

According to her appearance in the Sealand and Latvia mascots, she'll only tell her hobbies to her brother. Despite her creepy love for him, many of the things she imagines herself doing with him are fairly normal, such as walking through the woods, singing, "moving along smoothly," proudly smiling at each other, being in awe of nature's splendor, and "having a talk about the greatness of love." However her diary entries occasionally involve her doing things such as going through his garbage, stealing all his underwear, smelling and wearing his underwear as a nightcap, looking through pornographic pictures of him, and making a fansite for him as well. She's also expressed the desire to '''be''' his underwear, as well as his toothbrush and fantasized about having sex with him.

It's notable that, despite these things, 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>

===China (CHING CHONG)===
''Main Article: [[China]]''

Though Russia and ChinCHONG had a close relationship throughout their history, ChinCHONG is very suspicious and fearful of him, especially after the [[wikipedia:Sino-Soviet Split|Sino-Soviet Split]]. In return, Russia has been shown to stalk ChinCHONG, especially when disguised in a panda suit.

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

In the past, Lithuania was Russia's subordinate and is not-too-subtly hinted to be a victim of his abuse; Lithuania is once shown wearing a maid costume with Russia lashing him with a whip in the '''While You Were Gone '''strip. In the present, Russia wishes that Lithuania, along with the rest of the world, was "one with Russia". When he visited America, who was taking care of Lithuania after WWI, he told America to be good to his 'ex'; but during the Great Depression, Lithuania returned to Russia's home. Once, Russia listened to Lithuania's dreams and went so far as to share his own of "living in a warm place with sunflowers"; soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

===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.

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

Russia's older sister, who acted as a mother to both him and Belarus. She was also the one who gave him his scarf. Though she wants to be with him again, she either winds up running away at the chance due to the issues that arisen between them (such as paying for gas), or due to being blocked from seeing him in some way (such as her boss prohibiting her from giving him anything). In his own way, Russia also cares about her, describing her in quite fond terms in the manga.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]

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.

==ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER? 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|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 colours more or less 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==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EURASIA}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European 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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''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 of Rossia!!!?///===
The tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations together with [[Sweden]], Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, green pants, brown gloves, and a long tan or pink scarf. 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 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> He has a round, childish face with a more prominent nose, and tends to carry around a bottle of vodka, a sunflower, or a faucet pipe. 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"/> His hair is a light beige-blond, and his eyes are violet (purple), 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. Behind his constant smile, it's said no one knows what he's thinking.<ref name="Vol5SE"/>

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 response to a fan question saying that Russia looked fat due to his thick clothing, 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=Belars 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>

===Personality and Interests===
A large young man who is seemingly bighearted and innocent, but is in reality childishly cruel.<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"/> 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> Russia 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'.

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting also pushing 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 any way 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>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow. 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> 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> Because of this, he was wouldn't allow himself to befriend Lithuania because he knew he was too weak.<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> He dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by sunflowers.

When Russia is upset, he begins 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 recently.

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. However, he's developed a negative relationship with England due to him getting in his way when he would try and invade southern countries to get it.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> In return, he 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, implying that Russia is rather evil.<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>

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

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, 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 is also hinted in her and Ukraine's character song ''[[Carrots and Sticks]]'' that her sadism may even extend to her brother, as long as it keeps him with her. The ''Hetalia'' "desktop buddies" elaborated on Belarus' obsession for Russia further, with her stating her desire to get suggestive photos of her brother. According to Himaruya the dress that she wears is a gift from her brother, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned and she tries to wear it as often as possible.

According to her appearance in the Sealand and Latvia mascots, she'll only tell her hobbies to her brother. Despite her creepy love for him, many of the things she imagines herself doing with him are fairly normal, such as walking through the woods, singing, "moving along smoothly," proudly smiling at each other, being in awe of nature's splendor, and "having a talk about the greatness of love." However her diary entries occasionally involve her doing things such as going through his garbage, stealing all his underwear, smelling and wearing his underwear as a nightcap, looking through pornographic pictures of him, and making a fansite for him as well. She's also expressed the desire to '''be''' his underwear, as well as his toothbrush and fantasized about having sex with him.

It's notable that, despite these things, 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>

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

Though Russia and China had a close relationship throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of him, 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.

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

In the past, Lithuania was Russia's subordinate and is not-too-subtly hinted to be a victim of his abuse; Lithuania is once shown wearing a maid costume with Russia lashing him with a whip in the '''While You Were Gone '''strip. In the present, Russia wishes that Lithuania, along with the rest of the world, was "one with Russia". When he visited America, who was taking care of Lithuania after WWI, he told America to be good to his 'ex'; but during the Great Depression, Lithuania returned to Russia's home. Once, Russia listened to Lithuania's dreams and went so far as to share his own of "living in a warm place with sunflowers"; soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

===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.

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

Russia's older sister, who acted as a mother to both him and Belarus. She was also the one who gave him his scarf. Though she wants to be with him again, she either winds up running away at the chance due to the issues that arisen between them (such as paying for gas), or due to being blocked from seeing him in some way (such as her boss prohibiting her from giving him anything). In his own way, Russia also cares about her, describing her in quite fond terms in the manga.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]

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.

==ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER? 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|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 colours more or less 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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Yasuhiro Takato]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Benjamin Komatsu]] (''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 of Rossia!!!?///===
The tallest of the Allies, as well as the tallest of all the nations together with [[Sweden]], Russia wears a long, heavy tan coat, green pants, brown gloves, and a long tan or pink scarf. 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 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> He has a round, childish face with a more prominent nose, and tends to carry around a bottle of vodka, a sunflower, or a faucet pipe. 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"/> His hair is a light beige-blond, and his eyes are violet (purple), 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. Behind his constant smile, it's said no one knows what he's thinking.<ref name="Vol5SE"/>

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 response to a fan question saying that Russia looked fat due to his thick clothing, 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=Belars 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>

===Personality and Interests===
A large young man who is seemingly bighearted and innocent, but is in reality childishly cruel.<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"/> 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> Russia 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'.

When Russia greets people, he does so with a kiss on the lips. When Germany denied him the greeting also pushing 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 any way 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>

He has been tormented since his childhood, having seen many tragedies and wars, which have cracked his mentality. General Winter haunts and attacks him every year, which has caused him to hate the snow. 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> 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> Because of this, he was wouldn't allow himself to befriend Lithuania because he knew he was too weak.<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> He dreams of one day living in a warm place surrounded by sunflowers.

When Russia is upset, he begins 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 recently.

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. However, he's developed a negative relationship with England due to him getting in his way when he would try and invade southern countries to get it.<ref name="Vol1prof"/> In return, he 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, implying that Russia is rather evil.<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>

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

Russia is Belarus' older brother. While Belarus loves her brother to the point of obsession and wishes to marry him, 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 is also hinted in her and Ukraine's character song ''[[Carrots and Sticks]]'' that her sadism may even extend to her brother, as long as it keeps him with her. The ''Hetalia'' "desktop buddies" elaborated on Belarus' obsession for Russia further, with her stating her desire to get suggestive photos of her brother. According to Himaruya the dress that she wears is a gift from her brother, which is why she wears it so much even though it's rather old-fashioned and she tries to wear it as often as possible.

According to her appearance in the Sealand and Latvia mascots, she'll only tell her hobbies to her brother. Despite her creepy love for him, many of the things she imagines herself doing with him are fairly normal, such as walking through the woods, singing, "moving along smoothly," proudly smiling at each other, being in awe of nature's splendor, and "having a talk about the greatness of love." However her diary entries occasionally involve her doing things such as going through his garbage, stealing all his underwear, smelling and wearing his underwear as a nightcap, looking through pornographic pictures of him, and making a fansite for him as well. She's also expressed the desire to '''be''' his underwear, as well as his toothbrush and fantasized about having sex with him.

It's notable that, despite these things, 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>

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

Though Russia and China had a close relationship throughout their history, China is very suspicious and fearful of him, 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.

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

In the past, Lithuania was Russia's subordinate and is not-too-subtly hinted to be a victim of his abuse; Lithuania is once shown wearing a maid costume with Russia lashing him with a whip in the '''While You Were Gone '''strip. In the present, Russia wishes that Lithuania, along with the rest of the world, was "one with Russia". When he visited America, who was taking care of Lithuania after WWI, he told America to be good to his 'ex'; but during the Great Depression, Lithuania returned to Russia's home. Once, Russia listened to Lithuania's dreams and went so far as to share his own of "living in a warm place with sunflowers"; soon after, Russia allowed Lithuania to fall asleep on his shoulder, though he replaced himself with a panda when Lithuania woke up the second time.

===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.

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

Russia's older sister, who acted as a mother to both him and Belarus. She was also the one who gave him his scarf. Though she wants to be with him again, she either winds up running away at the chance due to the issues that arisen between them (such as paying for gas), or due to being blocked from seeing him in some way (such as her boss prohibiting her from giving him anything). In his own way, Russia also cares about her, describing her in quite fond terms in the manga.

==Appearances==
===Anime===
[[Image:RussiaAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Russia in Episode 09.]]

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.

==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|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 colours more or less 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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''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 fucking gay blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of fucking gay facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "pompous wanker" (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. At times his eyes are gay and, in more recent art, he's often depicted as a guy with more gay eyes than before. He wears a long blue coat that is gay and matching gay capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a child that he molested, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his penis was drawn shorter and less hairy, but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially his penis was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his thighs, however Himaruya changed his testicles in Volume 5, so that his nipples is now parted on the left with his right testicle falling into his face somewhat.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{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=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</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 penis though he's not at all big, 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 had died, he was no longer good at war and instead attracted tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook who 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, lately they've been spending a lot of time together. 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.

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 said "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, whenever England is angry, 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==
==='MURICA===
''Main Article: [['MURICA]]''

France fought over his rival England for ownership of a baby 'MURICA. Despite losing the battle, it seems that France has nothing against him, seeming to treat 'MURICA like a younger brother at times.
When 'MURICA 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 'MURICA that a snack diet was a great way to lose weight. This comes after he stumbles into a dungeon area he believes 'MURICA based off of the Palace of Versailles, and he becomes very emotional. After a lot of hard work on his part, Pussy Dude presented 'MURICA with a dismembered Statue of Liberty, celebrating 'MURICA's 100th year of official independence. (It was probably a little more than that, since you know, he can't count and shit) In '''Independence Day''', France's gift was a censored object along with champagne, to which 'MURICA asked him not to show such things in public.
France has offered to feed 'MURICA his food instead of England's cooking multiple times, once becoming very depressed when a young 'MURICA 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 'MURICA 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, this 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, much to her shock and embarrassment, apparently to see what her body has become like.

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==
===Anime===
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|140px|France in Episode 09.]]

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.

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Storming of the Bastille|Storming of the Bastille]].<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:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

France

2013-01-15T03:48:35Z

108.214.143.19: /* Appearance */

{{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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''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 fucking gay blond hair and blue eyes, and has a slight amount of fucking gay facial hair which he believes makes him look like a "pompous wanker" (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. At times his eyes are gay and, in more recent art, he's often depicted as a guy with more gay eyes than before. He wears a long blue coat that is gay and matching gay capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a child that he molested, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes.

When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his penis was drawn shorter and less hairy, but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially his penis was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his thighs, however Himaruya changed his testicles in Volume 5, so that his nipples is now parted on the left with his right testicle falling into his face somewhat.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{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=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</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 penis though he's not at all big, 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 had died, he was no longer good at war and instead attracted tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook who 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, lately they've been spending a lot of time together. 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.

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 said "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, whenever England is angry, 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 over his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, it seems that France has nothing against him, seeming to treat America 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. 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 '''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, this 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, much to her shock and embarrassment, apparently to see what her body has become like.

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==
===Anime===
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|140px|France in Episode 09.]]

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.

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Storming of the Bastille|Storming of the Bastille]].<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:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]

France

2013-01-15T03:41:32Z

108.214.143.19: /* England/UK/Britain */

{{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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''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. At times his eyes are violet and, in more recent art, he's often depicted as a brunette. 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 falling into his face somewhat.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{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=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</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 had died, he was no longer good at war and instead attracted tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook who 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, lately they've been spending a lot of time together. 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.

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 said "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, whenever England is angry, 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 over his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, it seems that France has nothing against him, seeming to treat America 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. 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 '''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, this 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, much to her shock and embarrassment, apparently to see what her body has become like.

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==
===Anime===
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|140px|France in Episode 09.]]

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.

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Storming of the Bastille|Storming of the Bastille]].<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: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 = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 2: Allied Forces''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Prologue]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]]

| japanese = [[Masaya Onosaka]]<br>[[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Ciaou Sasaki]] (''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. At times his eyes are violet and, in more recent art, he's often depicted as a brunette. 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 falling into his face somewhat.<ref name="Vol. 5 SE Pamphlet">{{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=14-15|isbn=978-4-344-82563-5}}</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 had died, he was no longer good at war and instead attracted tourists to his country with his wine. A great cook who 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, lately they've been spending a lot of time together. 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.

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 said "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, whenever England is angry, 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 over his rival England for ownership of a baby America. Despite losing the battle, it seems that France has nothing against him, seeming to treat America 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. 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 '''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, this 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. But England is actually incredibly more handsome and amazing than this pompous idiot will ever be.

===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, much to her shock and embarrassment, apparently to see what her body has become like.

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==
===Anime===
[[File:FranceAnime.png|thumb|140px|France in Episode 09.]]

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.

==Trivia==
*[[File:Earlyfrance_vol3.jpg|thumb|130px|Early France.]]His birthdate ('''July 14th''') corresponds with the date of the French national holiday known as [[wikipedia:Bastille Day|Bastille Day]], a celebration of the anniversary of the [[wikipedia:Storming of the Bastille|Storming of the Bastille]].<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:Allied Forces Characters]]
[[Category:European Characters]]