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|name = Germany
 
|name = Germany
 
|jname = ドイツ
 
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|image = Germany0.png
|country = Federal Republic of Germany
 
(Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
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|country = [[wikipedia:Germany|Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)]]
|human = Ludwig
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|human = Ludwig (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')
(ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'')
 
 
|age = 20
 
|age = 20
 
|gender = Male
 
|gender = Male
|birthday = October 3
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|birthday = October 3
 
|hair = Blond
 
|hair = Blond
|eyes = Pale blue
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|eyes = Blue
 
|height = 180 cm (5'11")
 
|height = 180 cm (5'11")
 
|firstvolume = Volume 1
 
|firstvolume = Volume 1
|firstcomic = Prologue: Meeting of the World
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|firstcomic = ''Hetalia: Chapter 1''
|firstanime = Hetalia Axis Powers: Episode 1
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|firstanime = [[Episode 01]]
|japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]]
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|japanese = [[Hiroki Yasumoto]], [[Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD|Yuu Ishibashi]] (''Flower Of Iris'')
|english = [[Patrick Seitz]]|image = Deutschland_Chibi.png}}
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|english = [[Patrick Seitz]]
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''(This page is a work in progress, as are all the other individual character pages. Please add or remove anything you must!)''
 
   
Germany is one of the main characters in [[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint it, White]] and [[Hetalia: Axis Powers (anime)]] as a prominent member of the Axis Powers, alongside [[North Italy]] and [[Japan]] .
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'''Germany''' (ドイツ ''Doitsu'') is a main character in the series ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' and leads the Axis Powers. In 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''Ludwig''' (ルートヴィッヒ, ''Rūtovihhi'').
 
In 2007 and 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters, and Germany was given the name '''Ludwig''', without a last name (but in fanon works his last name is usually''' Beilschmidt '''or '''Weilschmidt''', the same as his older brother [[Prussia|Prussia's]]). Himaruya stated that the reason for this would be made apparent in due time.
 
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
''Main article: [[Uniform Guide: Germany]] ''
   
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Germany is a tall, muscular man, with blond slicked back hair and blue eyes. He wears either a green [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehrmacht Wehrmacht], or a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffen-SS Waffen-SS] officer's uniform with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight%27s_Cross_of_the_Iron_Cross Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross] on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_German_uniform#Waffenrock Waffenrock] uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzpolizei Schutzpolizei] administration uniform.
''Full Article: [[Uniform Guide: Germany]]''
 
   
 
==Personality and Interests==
Germany is the tallest of the Axis Powers, at 5'11 inches or 180cm. He and his brother bear next to no similar physical attributes, possibly mostly due to the fact that [[Prussia]] is albino and more laidback in appearance. Germany has a rather fair complexion, with short, straight, pale blond hair that will almost always be neatly slicked back, unless he’s sleeping. His eyes are piercing and a shade of cornflower blue. His physique is well-maintained (which is to be expected due to his strict training regimen) and shows his strength through his broad shoulders and large muscles. He’s known to resemble the stereotypical aryan man. Germany’s usual uniform is an SS uniform with tall black boots, occasionally accessorized with an Iron Cross[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Cross] around his neck.
 
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He is a serious and efficient man who always abides by the rules. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss as well as the trouble-making [[Italy]]. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In [[Episode 08]], Italy admits to [[England]], [[America]], and [[France]] that Germany is a fan of BDSM. It was said in an earlier profile, that his pent up anger is released when he has beer. In [[Episode 79]], we get to see that his usual drinking "buddy" is his elder brother Prussia.
 
==Personality==
 
Germany has a very tough, serious and organized sort of personality, which automatically made him the one in charge of training and generally taking care of the other Axis members (mostly Italy) around the WWII era. He is a fan of beer and wursts and generally all things Italian. However, his all-around toughness gives him problems when trying to express himself via body language, causing communication errors. He is also a very by-the-book sort of man, to the point where he’ll follow the instructions given to him in a manual rather than listen to his own instincts. These factors, of course, mean that he is a terrible flirt whenever he tries to express his affection toward a potential love interest (such as North Italy, as covered in the Buon San Valentino strips) or even his friends. Germany is also often heavily hinted at being a fan of kinky pornography and making sweets.
 
 
[[File:Pg_5_Germany.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Germany's official design, with Himaruya's notes]]
 
 
Germany demonstrated a very strong, soldier-like personality during the war years and is a great fighter. For instance, when he was captured by the [[Allied Forces]], he refused to say a word and invited on their “petty torture”, claiming it would be nothing compared to his daily life , an unfortunately accurate statement. He also organized a very strict training regimen for the Axis, even increasing Japan's training and setting him on a low-salt diet after discovering his blood pressure, and never abandoned Italy whenever he was in trouble, despite Italy’s constantly needing his help becoming rather costly and difficult.
 
 
Not much has been covered about Germany’s past, and a younger design for him hasn’t even been made public yet. All that has been revealed so far is that he was raised by his older brother Prussia, though what seems like the only trait he picked up from his brother seems to be them both being neat-freaks. Several fans speculate that Germany is the former personification of the Holy Roman Empire, but all grown up. This idea can be enforced by their many similarities and the fact that HRE was never confirmed to have "died", only his home being dissolved. It would also explain some details, like his attraction towards North Italy, as HRE and Italy were childhood lovers. The real reason for his past and surname pointedly not being covered is to be made apparent eventually.
 
 
Some German stereotypes he protrays include: his physical and mental toughness, his inability to communicate proper body language, his strict personality, his love for beer and wurst, eyc.
 
   
 
==Relationships==
 
==Relationships==
 
===Austria===
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''Main Article: [[Austria]]''
   
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Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together for a while during that time. Austria gives him advice during his confusion over Italy in the '''Valentine's Day''' strips. They appear to be very close, although Austria annoys Germany at times with his behavior such as blaming Germany for breaking a cup, when he was actually the one that broke it, or claiming the German composers are Austrian.
==='''[[Austria]]'''===
 
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[[File:GermanyChibi.png|thumb|224x224px|Image of Chibi Germany]]
Germany was described his relationship toward Austria such as if he were an older brother, but does not refer to him as one. This formality may mean that they aren't quite as close as (for example) Austria and Prussia. They were close allies in both World Wars, and after annexing him, Germany had Austria move in with him, to which he didn't really mind. However, it was later on revealed that Austria was just freeloading off of him by ordering him around and blaming him for things he himself had done (such as breaking a cup). He would also tell Germany off for attempting to throw away frayed underwear, calling it a "waste". It's gone so far that all the neighbours acknowledge it as "the usual". Austria still relies heavily on Germany, though. When the weather gets even slightly cold, Austria would collapse with a high fever, needing Germany to take care of him, and it's also been shown that Austria relies on Germany alone to come pick him up whenever he gets lost. Austria has admitted that his reliance is a "terrifying thing." He has, however, been trying to lessen his dependence lately, at least economically.
 
 
===Italy===
[[Image:Screenshot (37).png|thumb|right|225px|Austria sitting on Germany to catch his breath on the way to a meeting]]
 
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''Main Article: [[Italy]]''
   
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After discovering Italy hiding in a crate, Germany took him prisoner but eventually got annoyed and sent Italy back. However, Italy returned and declared himself his ally. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother [[South Italy]], who hates Germany.
Germany has been impressed about Austria's fighting technique, but he still worries about how reliant he is on him and has tried to teach him to fend for himself. However, he gave up shortly after witnessing Austria working "to his limit"; sweeping for a whole two minutes before being too exhausted to continue. Both Germany and Austria seem to be avid readers of dating advice books and such, trying to offer each other advice. Austria is aware of the times when Germany attempted to be romantic and how he failed miserably, having "lost his head" too easily. Oddly enough, when Germany attempted to presumably try having sex with Austria in attempt to practice and ensure he knew how for when he intended to do so with Italy, despite his struggling, refusing, and telling Germany off, he apparently removed his pants himself. He then called his behavior "upright" as he said all Austrian citizens were, confusing Germany.
 
   
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It is hinted obliquely, but not yet confirmed, that Germany may be the [[Holy Roman Empire]], having lost his childhood memories.
==='''[[Hungary]]'''===
 
The relationship between Hungary and Germany hasn't been very well covered yet, but they still appear to be rather familiar. Despite his annexing Austria in the past, much to her disliking, she refers to Germany affectionately as Germany-chan and Germany can speak to her casually with more ease than with most older women (though whether or not it's just the topic of Prussia and Austria being discussed or if they actually have good chemistry or get along well is unknown). Hungary was closely allied with Germany and the Axis and they brought her out of the Great Depression, but the negative relations by the end of WWII do not seem to have effected their current relationship very deeply.
 
   
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It is also implied that Germany may be in love with Italy, supported by one of Himaruya's original webcomic strips Buon San Valentino where Germany started reading a book about how partners behave. As he read the book, Germany became confused on whether or not Italy's behavior was that of a friend or a lover. Later, Italy presented him with red roses, a confession of love in Germany's home, making him believe that Italy was in love with him. He then proceeded to take the steps in the book to court Italy. He eventually proposes to Italy, and the strip ends with a flashback of Chibitalia receiving flowers from what appears to be Germany's view point, suggesting that he is the Holy Roman Empire. The '''Buon San Valentino''' strips are unfinished.
==='''[[North Italy]]'''===
 
[[Image:Vale6.gif|thumb|left|150px|Germany's proposal to Italy in Buon San Valentino pt. 2]]
 
[[Image:Itaria_and_Doitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Italy and Germany together in an earlier work]]
 
Germany first found Italy hiding from him in a crate of tomatoes instead of trying to defend his territory, and had to take a moment to figure out if Italy was really the grandson of the ancient Roman Empire. He took Italy in as a prisoner but quickly grew sick of his behavior and sent him back inside a cardbord box. While Germany was labouring away for France, Italy came back to him in search of work since he needed the money desperately. He later on returned again, declaring himself Germany's ally, or "friend", in World War 2, much to Germany's initial distress, but then acceptance. Later on, the Pact of Steel was formed in the form of an oath that Germany would not replace Italy with another, stronger nation. He also gifted Italy an Iron Cross necklace at one point, and always had a certain admiration for Italy's home and culture, loving to visit for vacations and claiming he wouldnt' mind staying there forever. Their relationship seemed to grow from that point on. Germany never abandoned Italy, even after Italy's seeming betrayal near the end of WWII.
 
   
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In episode 41 of the dub, a horrified Italy asks him about the rumors that England told him, only to have Germany deny it and say he loves him in his own language.
Though at first their relationship was rather dysfunctional, Germany grew increasingly (though silently) affectionate toward Italy, finding that having someone who trusted and relied on him had actually been a good experience for him and relfecting fondly on their shared past and mishaps. A few strips released on Valentine's Day titled "Buon San Valentino" were released, and focused on Germany's increasing confusion at Italy's everyday actions toward him - hugging and kissing him, telling him he loved him, and gifting him red roses on Valentine's Day (a formal confession of love in Germany). He took it upon himself to answer to Italy's apparent questions of whether or not Germany returned his "feelings", and the eventual answer being "yes", though Italy interpereted is as a "yes" in the way that they could play another game of football. Over the course of about six days, Germany made an attempt to act like a proper parter should by following a manual, giving Italy gifts and asking him out to dinner, where he intended to propose. He started feeling a mix of new emotions leading up to it, and had trouble expressing them. Italy, not understanding the entire situation, thought Germany was angry at him. He did, however, seem to understand when Germany proposed, panicking and saying he "appreciated his feelings", implying Germany's feelings may be one-sided. Germany then proceded to shut down upon being rejected, and appeared to recall a memory from the past - possibly a memory as the Holy Roman Empire, Italy's childhood love, though that speculation has not been confirmed. It was left at a cliffhanger from then on, and their relationship does not seem to have been damaged by that night.
 
   
 
===Japan===
Italy and Germany are very often paired together as a canon couple under the name "[[Germany/North Italy|GeIta]]" or "枢軸お花夫婦 (''Suujiku Ohana Fuufu'')".
 
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''Main Article: [[Japan]]''
   
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The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips), although Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. He is serious but quiet and inexperienced to the outside world.
==='''[[Japan]]'''===
 
Japan was the last member to join the Axis Powers team and seemed to have known Germany for quite some time, as shown in some of the original strips. Germany never could and still can't tell what Japan is thinking, and holds a good amount of respect for the other nation, despite not believing that Japan really was older than both Germany and Italy, due to Japan's isolation.At one point, he viewed Japan as naïve but hardworking, and acknowledged the fact that he reads the atmosphere and refrains from speaking. Germany seems to normally be impressed by Japan's culture and ways: such as being impressed by Japan's upgraded and miniaturized U-boat design (though most others would be, as well) and Italy revealing Germany's love for ninjas and ninja movies. Japan and Germany share similar exasperated opinions on Italy's general behavior, though Japan is generally more patient with him than Germany can be.
 
   
 
===Prussia===
They are a rather rare pairing in fandom, and can go by "[[Germany/Japan]]", though the pairing is pushed aside due to the more popular pairings involving the two.
 
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''Main Article: [[Prussia]]''
   
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Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West." Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's ''Prussia's Blog''. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food.
==='''[[Prussia]]'''===
 
[[Image:Gcesttttt.png|thumb|left|200px|Prussia's distress at Germany refusing beer]]
 
Prussia is Germany's older brother as well as drinking buddy. Germany respectfully refers to him as "brother" and manages to tolerate his egoistic attitude and strange habits, but still refers to their bond as an unsavory one. Prussia can sometimes be annoyed by Germany's ways, too. Although Prussia raised Germany, he tends to lie quite a bit about his past and puts it in a brighter light, confusing Germany at times when others say something near the contrary, such as during the 2011 Christmas event. The two are still seen to care about each other quite bit, though, as shown when Germany was relieved when Prussia woke up after eating England's cooking and Prussia's evident terror when Germany's drinking and eating habits suddenly changed drastically and he refused to give him a proper answer as to why.
 
   
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==In The Anime==
It's also commonly thought that Germany and Prussia nowadays share the landmass of Germany in some way. After Prussia's country was oficially dissolved, he didn't fade away and die like most other dissolved nations but rather moved in with Germany. Since then, he started to refer to Germany as "West", possibly implying that Prussia now represents the Easternmost part of Germany, which has always been notably different than the Western half.
 
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[[Image:GermanyAnime.png|200px|right|thumb|Germany in Episode 14.]]
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Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in [[Episode 01]], where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main ''Hetalia'' storyline into motion.
   
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Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.
Their incestuous pairing has a rather large following and is often known as "[[Germany/Prussia|Germancest]]" or "芋兄弟 (''Imo Kyodai'')", though it can sometimes be outshone by the increasingly popular and canon [[Germany/North Italy|GerIta]] and [[Prussia/Austria|PruAus]]/[[Prussia/Hungary|PruHun]] pairings.
 
   
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==Name==
==AU (Alternate Universe) Versions==
 
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Germany is notable for being the only character with a human name who was not given a surname. [[Hidekaz Himaruya]], in his original listing of the names, stated that there was a reason he did so and that fans would eventually find out. As the human names and most references to them were later discarded, it appears that this is moot. However, the name '''Ludwig''' used to be a very common name that happens to have been shared by various German historical figures, most notably [[wikipedia:Ludwig II of Bavaria|Ludwig II of Bavaria]] and [[wikipedia:Ludwig Van Beethoven|Ludwig Van Beethoven]].
'''''NOTE: A large deal of the information about the AU versions of this character are purely fanon ideas - headcanons, if you will. Little official information has been given on the alternate universes; please do not believe any of the details not stated to be confirmed as canon to be official.'''''
 
 
==Character Songs==
 
''Read more on the alternative versions of Germany, listed or not listed below, at: [http://hetalia.wikia.com/wiki/Memes_in_fandom Memes in fandom]''
 
==='''Nyotalia/Genderswapped (Nyo!)'''===
 
[[Image:Fem_Deutschland_Chibi.png|thumb|left|75px|Nyo! Germany's official design]]
 
 
''Voiced by: [[Rika Zaiki]] (seiy<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;">ū)</span>''
 
 
The female version of Germany did not make her debut appearance in the '''I Was Overwhelmed By Heroines '''extra stip and soon-to-be episode, unlike the other Axis and Allied Forces members (with the exception of nyo! France). She can look rather similar to her male counterpart with his hair down while in chibi form, which is often pointed out by bemused fans, but their designs are still very different. Her name is normally known to fans as '''Louise '''or '''Monica''', Louise being purely of of fandom origination and Himaruya saying how he liked the name "Monica" for her (or "'''Monika'''" in a German sense). Her outfit is normally a female version of Germany's military uniform, with a sort of hat on her head and headphones (fans speculate that these headphones may be sound-proof, so that she can stay focused while nyo! Italy is fooling around). Aside from her slightly greener eyes, nyo! Germany has generally the same color palette as the regular version. She's usually portrayed as very muscular, like her male counterpart (though less so than he is) and her chest is said to be rather big.
 
 
Her personality seems rather similar to Germany's, with all the expressions she's been drawn with so far being worried or exasperated and Himaruya noting that she's very serious. She's also often drawn with a dog, enforcing the idea that she owns and loves dogs like the normal Germany. She's also sometimes shown by fans to be a bit more shy then Germany. A popular fan headcanon that nyo! Italy enjoys groping nyo! Germany's breasts is often shown to make her flustered and uncomfortable in fan works, enforcing the idea that she's slightly awkward or unsociable.
 
 
==='''Second Player/Another Color (2p!)'''===
 
[[Image:4 k gm2.jpg|thumb|left|75px|Male 2p! Germany's male design]]
 
[[Image:Fem 2p Deutschland Chibi.png|thumb|right|75px|The original 2p design for nyo! Germany]]
 
Along with the Second Players of the other [[Axis Powers]] members, 2p! Germany has both a male and female counterpart. The "Another Color" Germany is much paler than the original design, featuring almost white skin and platinum blond hair, and the designs bear a large scar under their left eye or across the face, and their eyes are either red (female) or a sort of violet (male). They are also both covered with scars on their arms and (for the female version) stomach. Their outfits are similar to that of Germany's standard training attire, just colored differently and with a jacket buttoned around his shoulders, with the female version being a smaller tanktop that reveals her stomach and more bluish pants, without the jacket and with headphones. They're known to keep the signature Iron Cross necklace around their necks. They're also often shown with a large combat knife.
 
 
This version of Germany looks very calm and cool, if not a little bit intimidating and battle-worn. Their classic portrayal in fan works usually involves them being very tough, if not a little bit slow at times, but some portray them as a sort of perverted delinquent. They're classically shown having a love/hate relationship with 2p! Italy, him being the one possibly to have given 2p! Germany all their scars after 2p! Germany's ways ticked the other off. Their fan-given names are''' Adolf''', '''Lutz''' or '''Kaspar/Monika''', but their first players' names are often used to avoid confusion. They can be given the surnames '''Asmel '''or '''Beilschmidt '''to complement 2p! Prussia's, although like their First Player, they're classically shown without a last name.
 
 
==Character songs==
 
 
[[Marukaite Chikyuu (Germany)]]
 
[[Marukaite Chikyuu (Germany)]]
   
 
[[Hatafutte Parade (Germany)]]
 
[[Hatafutte Parade (Germany)]]
   
[[Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo (Germany)| ]][[Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo (Germany)]]
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[[Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo (Germany)]]
   
 
[[Einsamkeit (song)|Einsamkeit]]
[[Vorwärts Marsch]]
 
   
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[[Germany's Anthem (I Am German-Made)]]
[[Ich Liebe]]
 
   
 
[[Vorwärts Marsch!]]
[[Einsamkeit]]
 
   
[[Germany's Anthem]]
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[[Ich Liebe...]]
   
[[Wa! Wa!! World Ondo]] (featured)
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[[Wa! Wa!! World Ondo]] (featured)
   
 
[[Gakuen Fiesta]] (featured)
 
[[Gakuen Fiesta]] (featured)
   
[[Santa Claus Is Coming To Town]] (featured)
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[[Santa Claus Is Coming To Town]] (featured)
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==Trivia==
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[[File:Earlygermany_vol3.jpg|thumb|150px|An early design of Germany.]]
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*In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the '''Nazi German''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:War_Ensign_of_Germany_1938-1945.svg ''Reichskriegsflagge''] (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the ''Reichskriegsflagge'' was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
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*Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon, until the [[Axis_Powers_Hetalia_Character_CD_Vol.2-_Germany|second Character CD]] revealed their names to be [[Creatures_of_Hetalia#Ludwig's dogs|Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster]].
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*His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany.
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*It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of [[Hidekaz Himaruya]].
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Germany
ドイツ
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Name: Federal Republic Of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
Human Name: Ludwig (ルートヴィッヒ, Rūtovihhi)
Alternative Spelling(s): N/A
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Birthday: October 3
Hair Color: Blond
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 180 cm (5'11")
First Appearance (volume): Volume 1
First Appearance (strip): Hetalia: Chapter 1
First Appearance (anime): Episode 01
Japanese VA: Hiroki Yasumoto, Yuu Ishibashi (Flower Of Iris)
English VA: Patrick Seitz


Germany (ドイツ Doitsu) is a main character in the series Hetalia: Axis Powers and leads the Axis Powers. In 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and he received the name Ludwig (ルートヴィッヒ, Rūtovihhi).

Appearance

Main article: Uniform Guide: Germany

Germany is a tall, muscular man, with blond slicked back hair and blue eyes. He wears either a green Wehrmacht, or a Waffen-SS officer's uniform with a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on the collar. In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue Waffenrock uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a Schutzpolizei administration uniform.

Personality and Interests

He is a serious and efficient man who always abides by the rules. Germany has to deal with an unreasonable boss as well as the trouble-making Italy. He does not tolerate any mistakes, is a neat freak, and happens to have a rather pessimistic nature. His hobbies include making sweets (including his secret love of baking cakes), reading, and walking his dogs. In Episode 08, Italy admits to England, America, and France that Germany is a fan of BDSM. It was said in an earlier profile, that his pent up anger is released when he has beer. In Episode 79, we get to see that his usual drinking "buddy" is his elder brother Prussia.

Relationships

Austria

Main Article: Austria

Austria and Germany were allies in both World Wars and lived together for a while during that time. Austria gives him advice during his confusion over Italy in the Valentine's Day strips. They appear to be very close, although Austria annoys Germany at times with his behavior such as blaming Germany for breaking a cup, when he was actually the one that broke it, or claiming the German composers are Austrian.

GermanyChibi

Image of Chibi Germany

Italy

Main Article: Italy

After discovering Italy hiding in a crate, Germany took him prisoner but eventually got annoyed and sent Italy back. However, Italy returned and declared himself his ally. Despite their differences, the two have a rather close relationship, much to the disapproval of Italy's older brother South Italy, who hates Germany.

It is hinted obliquely, but not yet confirmed, that Germany may be the Holy Roman Empire, having lost his childhood memories.

It is also implied that Germany may be in love with Italy, supported by one of Himaruya's original webcomic strips Buon San Valentino where Germany started reading a book about how partners behave. As he read the book, Germany became confused on whether or not Italy's behavior was that of a friend or a lover. Later, Italy presented him with red roses, a confession of love in Germany's home, making him believe that Italy was in love with him. He then proceeded to take the steps in the book to court Italy. He eventually proposes to Italy, and the strip ends with a flashback of Chibitalia receiving flowers from what appears to be Germany's view point, suggesting that he is the Holy Roman Empire. The Buon San Valentino strips are unfinished.

In episode 41 of the dub, a horrified Italy asks him about the rumors that England told him, only to have Germany deny it and say he loves him in his own language.

Japan

Main Article: Japan

The last member to join the Axis team, Japan had known Germany for some time (as depicted in the original strips), although Germany said he can never tell what Japan has in mind. He is serious but quiet and inexperienced to the outside world.

Prussia

Main Article: Prussia

Germany's older brother and drinking buddy, who often refers to Germany as "West." Prussia lives in Germany's house, as revealed by the April Fool's Prussia's Blog. Because of Prussia's attitude and tendency to buy strange things, as well as his referring to their tie as an unsavory one, they seem to be annoyed by each another. Despite this, Germany, like several others, was relieved to see that his brother was okay when he woke up after eating England's food.

In The Anime

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Germany in Episode 14.

Germany first appears in the "Meeting Of The World" segment in Episode 01, where he orders everyone to stop arguing and present data if they want to make a statement. Later in the same episode, the anime skips back to WWI as he finds an abandoned tomato crate in the woods, setting the events of the main Hetalia storyline into motion.

Germany's SS uniform color is changed from dark green to teal for the anime adaptation, and the Knight's Cross is absent from his design. His WWI uniform was changed from gray-blue to green as well, though in the Axis training sequences, Germany is briefly shown wearing the green version of his WWII SS uniform.

Name

Germany is notable for being the only character with a human name who was not given a surname. Hidekaz Himaruya, in his original listing of the names, stated that there was a reason he did so and that fans would eventually find out. As the human names and most references to them were later discarded, it appears that this is moot. However, the name Ludwig used to be a very common name that happens to have been shared by various German historical figures, most notably Ludwig II of Bavaria and Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Character Songs

Marukaite Chikyuu (Germany)

Hatafutte Parade (Germany)

Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo (Germany)

Einsamkeit

Germany's Anthem (I Am German-Made)

Vorwärts Marsch!

Ich Liebe...

Wa! Wa!! World Ondo (featured)

Gakuen Fiesta (featured)

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (featured)

Pukapuka☆Vacation (featured)

Trivia

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An early design of Germany.

  • In the original webcomic artwork, most notably in the World War-era strips, Germany was represented with the Nazi German Reichskriegsflagge (due to the setting of the comic). Later-era strips and artwork used the more modern flag, while the Reichskriegsflagge was done away with in later media adaptations of the series.
  • Germany's three dogs went unnamed for some time in canon, until the second Character CD revealed their names to be Blackie, Berlitz, and Aster.
  • His efficient and perfectionist personality is a reference to the German culture of cleanliness and tidiness. Italy revealing that Germany likes BDSM is a reference to the fact that German pornography is often very hardcore and kinky compared to most porn, and that an unusual amount of scat porn is exported from Germany.
  • It has been said that Germany was based on a German friend of Hidekaz Himaruya.
  • According to Himaruya, the personification of Germany was the hardest to finalize as he had little experience of drawing foreigners at the time. Germany was originally intended to be a moodier, more intimidating character and was initially depicted with a much larger nose and a rougher appearance.
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