Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (北キプロス・トルコ共和国, Kita Kipurosu Toruko Kyōwakoku, simplified - きたキプロス・トルコきょうわこ), often referred to as TRNC and Northern Cyprus, is a supporting character in the series Hetalia.
Appearance[]
Main Article: Uniform Guide: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Omake illustration showing TRNC watching the micronations.
A Mediterranean character, he appears to be a small child and his clothing imitates Turkey. His only color appearance to date is in the Hetalia Trading Card game, where he is depicted with olive skin and brown eyes. In Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD, it is mentioned that TRNC can't grow up due to not being recognized as a country by anyone except for Turkey.
Personality And Interests[]
TRNC speaks in a monotone voice and is noticeably more stern and quiet than Cyprus. His style of dress imitates Turkey, the only one that will recognize him as a legitimate nation. Despite this, he is proud of being recognized by Turkey and is a rival of sorts to Sealand because of this (as Sealand is not recognized as a nation by anyone but himself).
In the drama CD, he proposes the idea of reunification to Cyprus, but both are interrupted by another one of Greece and Turkey's fights before there can be a definitive answer. Despite Cyprus's close relationship with Greece, TRNC tries to convince him that Turkey is nice, and doesn't forgive anyone who is mean to him.
Appearances[]
Manga[]
TRNC's design was first revealed in the Hetalia trading card game. Since then, he has appeared once on Himaruya's blog, watching the micronations from afar, and in a small sketch with the volume 4 online extras. Himaruya thought about including TRNC and Cyprus in the Halloween 2011 event, but opted against it, as both were male and the remaining spot in Turkey's group was for a princess. TRNC made a small cameo and his first panel debut during the Christmas 2011 event, watching Greece and Turkey as they fight over coffee. He makes his formal debut within the Halloween 2013 event, dressed as a ghost and accompanying Turkey to the nations' party.
Anime[]
During most of his appearances, he has little to no speaking lines as he is mainly a background character.
Drama CD[]
TRNC first appeared in the independent drama CD Axis Powers Hetalia: The CD. In The Flag of Cyprus segment, he and Turkey approach Cyprus about coming to live with him, in hopes that it might cause TRNC to grow. Greece vehemently disagrees with Cyprus communicating with TRNC. The track ends with Cyprus and TRNC never coming to a resolution after Greece, Turkey, TRNC, and Sealand all break out into fights.
Relationships[]
Greece[]
- Main article: Greece
Greece openly hates TRNC, and threatens to disown Cyprus unless he cuts off all communications with him. Likewise, TRNC dislikes Greece for getting into fights with Turkey, and will often try to aid Turkey against him.
Sealand[]
- Main article: Sealand
Sealand attempts to make friends with TRNC and points out that they are both micronations, but TRNC points out that while he is recognized by Turkey, Sealand is recognized by no one (not even by England or Sweden). By definition, TRNC isn't considered a micronation. Sealand begins to cry, and he later attacks TRNC in a fit of rage, causing a fight between Greece and Turkey to reignite nearby.
Turkey[]
- Main article: Turkey
Turkey is the only country to recognize TRNC as a country, and TRNC admires him as a result. TRNC calls Turkey "gentle" and won't forgive anyone who is mean to him. Whenever Greece and Turkey get into a fight, TRNC wants nothing more than to help Turkey.
Cyprus[]
- Main article: Cyprus
The immediate relationship of the two Cypriots is not thoroughly explored. While Greece is antagonistic toward TRNC in the audio drama, Cyprus does not partake in these interactions. In turn, TRNC openly dislikes Greece's ideals and beliefs, but does not direct hostility toward Cyprus. That Cyprus wishes Turkey and Greece to get along may suggest that Cyprus and TRNC harbor no hatred for one another.
Trivia[]
- TRNC follows the pattern established by characters such as Hong Kong and Taiwan, as his appearance in a drama CD predates any manga or anime appearances.
- While there is no concrete evidence to specify when TRNC was "born", TRNC makes reference to Turkey's cooking being great, which fans take to mean that he existed under British rule as part of Cyprus and thus represented the Turkish Cypriots before the official formation of the Turkish state.
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