France

France フランス
Name:	French Republic (République Française)
Human Name:	Francis Bonnefoy (François Bonnefoy) (フランシス・ボヌフォワ, Furanshisu Bonufowa)
Alternative Spelling(s):	N/A
Age:	26
Gender:	Male
Birthday:	July 14
Hair Color:	Blond
Eye Color:	Blue
Height:	175 cm (5' 9")
First Appearance (volume):	Volume 1
First Appearance (strip):	Chapter 2: Allied Forces
First Appearance (anime):	Hetalia Axis Powers: Episode 01
Japanese VA:	Masaya Onosaka
English VA:	J. Michael Tatum

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

He is one of the main powers in the Allied Forces, along with England,America, China and Russia.

During the years 2001 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some characters. France received the name Francis Bonnefoy (sometimes styalised as François and/or Bonnefoi).

Appearance

France has 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 Gorges du Tarn, or Tarn Gorges). Sometimes his eyes appear almost violet, and his hair has appeared brown. He wears a long blue coat and matching capelet, with red pants and brown boots. He is often depicted with a rose, which is also used to censor his genitals in his nude scenes. When France initially appeared in the webcomic, his hair was drawn shorter and less wavy, but was drawn longer over time as the art style changed and evolved. Initially his hair was parted in the middle and fell at the sides of his face; however, Himaruya changed his bangs in Volume 5, so that his hair is now parted on the left with his right bang falling into his face somewhat.[5]. 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."

Personality

France is a rather peaceful country, focusing more on tourism and food then war. 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,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.

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.

Relationships

England

England and France have a bickering rekationship that can be described as a married old couple. Though they argue with eachother alot, they tend to side against whoever joins their fight together.