Description
Feliciano Vargas, representing Northern Italy and also known as Italy Veneziano, celebrates his birthday on March 17th, marking the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. As a child, he wore dresses and was often mistaken for a girl by figures like Holy Roman Empire and Austria. He lived with his grandfather, Ancient Rome, until the empire's collapse and Rome's death, an experience that deeply scarred him. This trauma led him to refuse Holy Roman Empire's proposal for a new Roman Empire, fearing a repeat of his grandfather's painful fall through warfare.
He possesses short brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive curl on the left side of his head, which is sensitive to touch. His typical attire is a blue World War II-era military uniform with a black shirt, tie, and boots, though earlier depictions showed him in a tan uniform similar to his brother's. Standing 172–173 cm tall as an adult, he dislikes helmets for making him feel shorter.
Italy exhibits a cheerful and energetic personality, though he is frequently irresponsible and quick to cry. He passionately adores pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese, often overindulging in gelato until he suffers stomach pain. His hobbies include cooking, painting, designing clothes, singing, and taking daily siestas. Notably, he feels compelled to strip naked for his 3 PM siesta, frequently forgetting to put his pants back on afterward, leading to public nudity incidents that provoke Switzerland to shoot at him. He uses the verbal tic "Ve." Despite his timid adult demeanor, he displayed significant childhood strength by defeating Turkey during the Ottoman Empire era and may possess exceptional fencing skills.
His relationships are extensive. He is openly affectionate toward Germany, relying on him heavily while often ignoring his instructions. Their bond originated during World War II as Axis allies with Japan. Subtle hints suggest Germany might be the reincarnation or continuation of Holy Roman Empire, Italy's childhood love, though this remains unconfirmed. He shares a complex dynamic with his older brother Romano (Southern Italy), marked by childhood jealousy and conflict that evolved into mutual, if strained, care; they were separated during territorial disputes, with Italy going to Austria-Hungary and Romano to Spain.
Italy was raised under Austria, who initially mistook him for a girl and punished him harshly, though Italy holds no grudges. Hungary acted as a protective older sister during this time. France helped raise him early on but later sought to control him, though they remain on reasonable terms. He is terrified of England due to his culinary reputation. Poland is a longtime friend who inspired some of Italy's inventions, and Prussia finds him endearing. In modern interactions, such as with ASEAN nations, Italy engages in cultural exchanges about tourism and cuisine while candidly noting environmental challenges like large insects.
Across media, Italy consistently avoids conflict due to childhood trauma from Rome's decline and Holy Roman Empire's disappearance, channelling his energy into art and cultural pursuits. Modern storylines depict his efforts to strengthen bonds, including concern over Germany favoring Spanish tourism and participation in global events like spa battles or culinary discussions. Non-canonical segments, like the "Nekotalia" chapters, humorously adapt his traits into cat form, emphasizing fluffiness and charm.
He possesses short brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive curl on the left side of his head, which is sensitive to touch. His typical attire is a blue World War II-era military uniform with a black shirt, tie, and boots, though earlier depictions showed him in a tan uniform similar to his brother's. Standing 172–173 cm tall as an adult, he dislikes helmets for making him feel shorter.
Italy exhibits a cheerful and energetic personality, though he is frequently irresponsible and quick to cry. He passionately adores pasta, pizza, gelato, and cheese, often overindulging in gelato until he suffers stomach pain. His hobbies include cooking, painting, designing clothes, singing, and taking daily siestas. Notably, he feels compelled to strip naked for his 3 PM siesta, frequently forgetting to put his pants back on afterward, leading to public nudity incidents that provoke Switzerland to shoot at him. He uses the verbal tic "Ve." Despite his timid adult demeanor, he displayed significant childhood strength by defeating Turkey during the Ottoman Empire era and may possess exceptional fencing skills.
His relationships are extensive. He is openly affectionate toward Germany, relying on him heavily while often ignoring his instructions. Their bond originated during World War II as Axis allies with Japan. Subtle hints suggest Germany might be the reincarnation or continuation of Holy Roman Empire, Italy's childhood love, though this remains unconfirmed. He shares a complex dynamic with his older brother Romano (Southern Italy), marked by childhood jealousy and conflict that evolved into mutual, if strained, care; they were separated during territorial disputes, with Italy going to Austria-Hungary and Romano to Spain.
Italy was raised under Austria, who initially mistook him for a girl and punished him harshly, though Italy holds no grudges. Hungary acted as a protective older sister during this time. France helped raise him early on but later sought to control him, though they remain on reasonable terms. He is terrified of England due to his culinary reputation. Poland is a longtime friend who inspired some of Italy's inventions, and Prussia finds him endearing. In modern interactions, such as with ASEAN nations, Italy engages in cultural exchanges about tourism and cuisine while candidly noting environmental challenges like large insects.
Across media, Italy consistently avoids conflict due to childhood trauma from Rome's decline and Holy Roman Empire's disappearance, channelling his energy into art and cultural pursuits. Modern storylines depict his efforts to strengthen bonds, including concern over Germany favoring Spanish tourism and participation in global events like spa battles or culinary discussions. Non-canonical segments, like the "Nekotalia" chapters, humorously adapt his traits into cat form, emphasizing fluffiness and charm.