Wy (ワイ, Wai) is a supporting character in the series Hetalia.
Appearance[]
Chibi Wy from the 2010s
Wy is a young girl of small stature and with small, but bushy eyebrows, just like most of England's relatives. She is depicted in rolled-up Kahiki shorts, a tank-top with a pink smock, a band-aid on her forehead, and a red ascot. In her stand-alone pictures she is usually carrying around a large paintbrush. Her hair is fastened in a short and curly side-pony, and her scrunchie has a flower on it.
Personality And Interests[]
Wy appears to be the most mature of the introduced micronations, admonishing both Sealand and Seborga for their behavior when they visit her garden but has been said to show her childish side as well. She has also been described as one to enjoy her freedom along with fun things to do. While she emphasizes the fact that the mayor of the surrounding township has recognized her independence, she realizes that she is not classified as better than either of her micronation peers.
It is implied that both she and her King are artistically gifted.
Relationships[]
- Sealand: When Sealand heard about her declaration of independence on the news, he goes to introduce himself and hopes that they can be friends. However, Wy acts somewhat cold and points out that, unlike him, she has been recognized. Despite this, the two appear to become friends.
- Seborga: At the same time Sealand attempted to gain Wy's trust, Seborga decides to go and surprise her in her garden. He unfortunately gets stuck in a tree and upsets her. He remarks that he finds her cute and could make a pass for her when she is older.
- Australia: Wy declared independence from Australia after being forbidden from building a driveway in front of her home. Her character card mentions that she may have inherited traits from Australia, but it does not specify what sort of relation they have. Wy is happy that Australia has chosen to recognize her, but still wants her driveway. Much to her chagrin, Australia has a tendency to lift Wy up when he sees her, simply explaining that one is supposed to do so with children.
- Hutt River: Hutt River acts as a mentor figure to Wy, though she doesn't really understand him. Though they do not appear to be on stressed terms, Wy initially refuses visit him during the micronations' search for friends. Hutt River states that, while her wish to not greet him is not proper etiquette, he is lenient towards her due to her being his junior.
Appearances[]
Manga[]
Wy was first introduced via Himaruya's blog in the strip The Principality of Wy-chan and the Mysterious Sealand, later included in volume 4. In her debut, she is contacted by Sealand in hopes of being friends, but Wy ends up making him cry after pointing out to him that she had already been recognized. However, they eventually become friends and together they meet Seborga. Wy also made an appearance as part of the the "We Want to be accepted to W Academy Club" in Volume 5's Advance! Newspaper Club! strips. However, this scene was cut from the anime. Wy appeared during the Halloween 2011 event dressed as a doll and accompanying Sealand and Seborga. She again appears in It's a Treasure Box of Countries~, a mini-event focused on the three micronations' attempts to expand their circle of friends. Much to her dismay, the three encounter Molossia, who she feels is strange, and her senior Hutt River, who decides to postpone his decision on their invitation of friendship.
Anime[]
Wy makes her debut appearance in the episode, Keep on moving!! March Forward, Sealand!, which adapts The Principalty of Wy and the Mysterious Sealand. Sealand, hoping to make friends with the newly-recognized Wy, visits her home.
Songs[]
Anime Ending Themes[]
- "Micronations☆Jet" (featured)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
Wy in the anime
- Wy's character card mentions that another Austrialian micronation, Hutt River, is her mentor, and that she doesn't really understand them. It also mentions that Australia is her older brother, and while she seems content that he recognizes her, she is still frustrated that she hasn't gotten her driveway yet.
- Her birthday corresponds with the day in 2004 that artist Paul Delprat declared his property's independence from the surrounding township of Mosman, New South Wales.
- She was created because Paul Delprat was not allowed a highway on his property because the country would not allow him to. Thus, he had gone to the mayor and asked them for independence.
- On September 13, 2010, Prince Paul of Wy posted a painting on his blog of Wy with her trademark paintbrush and easel, her rabbit, and what appears to be Sealand in the background. While there was no direct reference to Hetalia in the post itself, it is known that he was informed of the character's existence. The post contained the phrase: "Wy believes that all disagreements between nations, large and small, should be resolved by art, music and poetry competitions" as well as the lyrics to the micronation's anthem.
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