England

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England is one of the main characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White and Hetalia: Axis Powers (anime).

He was a major force in the Allied Forces, along with France, America, China and Russia.

In 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some characters. England received the name Arthur Kirkland.

Appearance
Full Article: Uniform Guide: England

England has rather punk-style or unruly short blond hair and green eyes. His build makes him rather slender, as well as the same height as France (175 cm or 5'9 inches). One of his most prominent features are his thick, black eyebrows, something he shares with most of his former colonies (with the most notable exceptions being America and Canada, who never shared this trait, strangely enough). His skin is pale and he is sometimes drawn with freckles in fandom, but never officially. His signature WWII outfit is a green two-peice with a brown Sam Browne belt and brown boots. England is also sometimes iconically shown with a top hat and/or a cane and sometimes a fancy teacup to enforce his gentlemanly appearance and traits. It is said he trims his eyebrows, but the effect of that is minimal..

Personality
England is best known as a sharp-tongued gentleman or as a former ruthless pirate (or both), as well as a bad drunk, nostalgic tsundere, a nation oozing with sarcasm, a terrible cook, a black wizard of sorts, and many other similar titles. He usually appears rather gloomy and irritable and normally isn't at all hesitant to insult nations whom he dislikes (such as France or America). His curse words are stereotypically British, including words such as "git", "bloody", "wanker" and the likes, and his hobbies include reading, embroidery, rock music, performing black magic and going out to the pub. He's rather detatched from most of the other nations and can be quite unsociable and unagreeable. Some others may view him as spacey or slightly loopy, due to the fact that he can see any fantasy creatures that are invisible to most others (except Norway and possibly Romania). This likely comes hand-in-hand with his ability to cast charms and curses on his enemies with the use of a star-shaped fairy wand or an alchemy circle.

As a child, was a bit of a loner who was often shown wandering around in a grassy field with woodland creatures and his fairy friends. France would usually go there to visit him or to tease his constantly "outdated" fashion. Because of this, England spent quite a while trying to imitate and be on top of France's constantly changing trends, despite most of them being flatly rejected by his pope. He once managed to grow his hair out as long as France's, but upon styling it in a way that wasn't like his own, France ended up just cutting it all off into England's earlier style. During his pirate years, England was very powerful and cruel, and enjoyed tormenting other nations (such as Spain). He managed incredible feats such as personally sinking Spain's Armada during this age. However, it is said that throughout this entire period of time as well as in the modern day, England could and still can not swim.

Around the time of the 1500's, a young America was discovered by Finland and Sweden shortly before the two were driven out by the Netherlands. Shortly after, France and England started competing over who would take the title of being his big brother, casting off all the other potentional candidates. America eventually chose to go with England instead of France due to how sad he looked that he couldn't compare to France's offer of fine food. England raised him lovingly as a younger brother, but the latter grew up very quickly and eventually one thing led to another and America's Independence from England was unwillingly granted. This seems to have affected him deeply on an emotional level. After being unable to point a gun at his former charge, England could only break down and sob, and he always comes back to it when he gets drunk. Nowadays, although he tries to act indifferemt, his health deteriorates alarmingly whenever America's independence is brought up, to the point where he hacks up blood.

Some English stereotypes he portrays include: His love for tea, litereature and rock music, belief in fabled creatures, all-around sarcasm, his horrible cooking skills, his insists that he's a "gentleman", etc.

America
America was discovered as a small child by Finland and Sweden. Finland told England and France about his existence, and they proceeded to fight over who would be the child's older brother, though America chose England after the latter began to cry because he could not offer anything that compared to France's cooking. England cared for America as his "little brother" and visited America's home whenever he found the time, though he always needed to return to Europe after his visits. Only America was capable of liking or tolerating England's terrible cooking, resulting in England being delighted and America adopting the same "tasteless-ness." He also provided America with toys and clothes and was shown to be very affectionate to him, even letting America sleep in his bed when the latter couldn't sleep after reading horror stories. One day, when England came for a visit, he was surprised to find out that America had grown from a child into a teen and had become increasingly independent, no longer needing to rely on England. Soon after, the Revolutionary War broke out and America fought England for his freedom and right to be his own nation. Near the end of the war, England, unable to shoot America when he had the opportunity, surrendered and allowed him be independent. While England cried in front of him, America stated "You used to be so...great." This memory always makes England upset; when drunk, he is known for cursing America for leaving him (England once stated that 'someone left him heartbroken' for centuries, and it is assumed he refers to America), especially when the Fourth of July, or America's "birthday", arrives. The Revolutionary War caused a rift between the two and they constantly bicker and have disagreements. However, they are hinted as to truly care for each other.

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

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

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

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

Sealand
Sealand is England's youngest brother, an abandoned naval fort who declared himself a nation at the end of WWII. The two always bicker because Sealand wants to be recognized as a full-fledged nation and often sneaks into conferences the other countries attend (such as the G8, in which Sealand pretended to be Canada). In This Kind of Sealand is OO, England has a nightmare about the earth around Sealand rising up, causing Sealand to become taller than him. Despite being called "Jerk England" and being promised that he will one day bow to him, England, though annoyed, does look out for Sealand.

Seychelles
During their first meeting in the Gakuen Hetalia universe, England snaps a dog collar onto Seychelles and claims her as his colony. He uses her like a servant in the game, though they occasionally are able to get along. In one of Seychelles's appearances in the comic, she is shown to be angry at England.

Spain
In the late-1500's, England, jealous of Spain, decided to use his pirates to dethrone Spain. Whenever Spain complained about it, England gave the false excuse that the pirates were giving him trouble as well. However, when Spain came back to protest one day, he saw England giving an award ceremony for the work of the privateers.

Character songs
Marukaite Chikyuu (UK)

Hatafutte Parade (England)

Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo (England)

England's Evil Demon Summoning Song

Pub And GO!

Absolutely Invincible British Gentleman

Let's Enjoy Today

My Friend

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas (featured)

United Nations Star (featured)