Description
Arthur Kirkland, known as England, embodies the United Kingdom through an agreement with its constituent nations. He possesses short, messy blond hair, lime-green eyes, a slender frame, and notably bushy eyebrows—a trait shared with his brother Sealand, Australia, Hong Kong, and Wy, reportedly due to a curse. His World War II attire consists of a green military uniform with a brown Sam Browne belt, green trousers tucked into knee-high brown boots, and a darker green tie. Civilian clothing sees him alternating between smart casual and punk styles.
His personality merges self-proclaimed gentlemanliness with bluntness, obstinacy, and sharp-tongued speech, frequently employing British vernacular like "bloody" or "git." Cynical and nostalgic for past imperial glory, he nonetheless harbors a romantic side before sleep and displays vulnerability when intoxicated, becoming sentimental over historical losses, particularly America's independence. His notoriously poor cooking significantly influenced America's taste preferences. A defining belief in magic enables him to cast spells, summon creatures like fairies or demons, and interact with global supernatural entities, including Japanese *youkai*. He dismisses others' beliefs, such as America's faith in aliens, despite his own magical practices.
England struggles to express emotions, leading to frequent misunderstandings. He exhibits a tsundere nature—outwardly critical yet secretly caring, offering advice while denying concern. Responsibilities weigh heavily, prompting him to scold allies like France or America for perceived frivolity. He is prone to losing items and faces difficulties in non-self-related matters.
His background includes a pirating past tormenting Spain, evolving into a colonial power. Key historical relationships are defined by:
* **America**: After a dispute with France, England became his guardian, raising him with affection and poor cooking. Their bond fractured during the American Revolution, where England, unable to shoot America, surrendered. This loss causes enduring heartache, manifesting in drunken laments and annual distress on July 4th. Modern interactions involve bickering but imply underlying care.
* **France**: A centuries-old rivalry marked by childhood bullying and conflicts like the Hundred Years' War coexists with mutual respect. They unite against external threats, exemplified in *Paint It, White!*, and share nostalgic memories, such as cooperating during a mistaken apocalypse prediction.
* **Japan**: Bonded over mutual loneliness, their friendship thrives on cultural exchange. England enjoys Japanese hot springs and collaborated on ceramics. He admires Japan's politeness but is baffled by his inability to perceive spirits.
* **Canada**: As a former colony, Canada displayed unwavering loyalty, refusing to betray England during the American Revolution and nursing him through post-war illness. England often overlooks or confuses him with America.
* **Sealand**: England frequently clashes with this younger micronation brother over demands for recognition yet remains protective despite Sealand's insults and intrusions into events like G8 meetings.
* **Nordic Nations**: In *The World Twinkle*, England interacts with Norway, bonding over shared sightings of mythical creatures.
His historical roles encompass piracy, industrial leadership, and WWII Allied leadership. Colonial ventures left mixed legacies, like Seychelles' resentment from exploitative treatment. In modern settings like G8 summits, he navigates diplomatic challenges while managing Sealand's antics. The annual Fourth of July triggers emotional decline, reflecting unresolved grief over America's independence. Character development emphasizes enduring traits—magical pursuits, tsundere tendencies, and culinary failures—across media, with *The World Twinkle* reinforcing his supernatural engagements and complex fraternal dynamics.
His personality merges self-proclaimed gentlemanliness with bluntness, obstinacy, and sharp-tongued speech, frequently employing British vernacular like "bloody" or "git." Cynical and nostalgic for past imperial glory, he nonetheless harbors a romantic side before sleep and displays vulnerability when intoxicated, becoming sentimental over historical losses, particularly America's independence. His notoriously poor cooking significantly influenced America's taste preferences. A defining belief in magic enables him to cast spells, summon creatures like fairies or demons, and interact with global supernatural entities, including Japanese *youkai*. He dismisses others' beliefs, such as America's faith in aliens, despite his own magical practices.
England struggles to express emotions, leading to frequent misunderstandings. He exhibits a tsundere nature—outwardly critical yet secretly caring, offering advice while denying concern. Responsibilities weigh heavily, prompting him to scold allies like France or America for perceived frivolity. He is prone to losing items and faces difficulties in non-self-related matters.
His background includes a pirating past tormenting Spain, evolving into a colonial power. Key historical relationships are defined by:
* **America**: After a dispute with France, England became his guardian, raising him with affection and poor cooking. Their bond fractured during the American Revolution, where England, unable to shoot America, surrendered. This loss causes enduring heartache, manifesting in drunken laments and annual distress on July 4th. Modern interactions involve bickering but imply underlying care.
* **France**: A centuries-old rivalry marked by childhood bullying and conflicts like the Hundred Years' War coexists with mutual respect. They unite against external threats, exemplified in *Paint It, White!*, and share nostalgic memories, such as cooperating during a mistaken apocalypse prediction.
* **Japan**: Bonded over mutual loneliness, their friendship thrives on cultural exchange. England enjoys Japanese hot springs and collaborated on ceramics. He admires Japan's politeness but is baffled by his inability to perceive spirits.
* **Canada**: As a former colony, Canada displayed unwavering loyalty, refusing to betray England during the American Revolution and nursing him through post-war illness. England often overlooks or confuses him with America.
* **Sealand**: England frequently clashes with this younger micronation brother over demands for recognition yet remains protective despite Sealand's insults and intrusions into events like G8 meetings.
* **Nordic Nations**: In *The World Twinkle*, England interacts with Norway, bonding over shared sightings of mythical creatures.
His historical roles encompass piracy, industrial leadership, and WWII Allied leadership. Colonial ventures left mixed legacies, like Seychelles' resentment from exploitative treatment. In modern settings like G8 summits, he navigates diplomatic challenges while managing Sealand's antics. The annual Fourth of July triggers emotional decline, reflecting unresolved grief over America's independence. Character development emphasizes enduring traits—magical pursuits, tsundere tendencies, and culinary failures—across media, with *The World Twinkle* reinforcing his supernatural engagements and complex fraternal dynamics.