Rome embodies the ancient Roman Empire, personified as the ancestral figure of Italy Veneziano. In *Paint it, White!*, he materializes amid the alien invasion’s climax, emerging in a flamboyant visual kei-inspired ensemble adorned with dramatic makeup. His abrupt entrance interrupts the chaos as he theatrically performs *Heaven and Hell on Earth*—a song from the series’ Episode 18—momentarily disorienting the alien Pictonians and enabling Italy to seize a retaliatory opening.

His intervention reflects his enduring legacy. A fleeting flashback earlier in the film underscores his historical ties to Italy, depicting an exchange between Chibitalia (Italy’s youthful incarnation) and the Holy Roman Empire, hinting at his enduring influence through the ages. During the battle, Rome’s indirect aid manifests when he strategically leaves behind a felt-tip marker, which Italy employs to sketch on the emotionless, alien-transformed allies, reigniting their feelings and countering the Pictonians’ influence.

Rome’s persona radiates grandeur and cultural resonance, his actions catalyzing the central conflict’s resolution. The narrative frames him as a symbolic force—his historical weight echoes in his descendant’s decisive actions, though he appears only during critical junctures in the story.