Has over 4,000 years of history. Can cook even the strangest ingredients into something delicious! Loves cute things (pandas, Hello Kitty, etc.). Says "Aiya!" when surprised or troubled. Gender: Male Sentence endings: "-yoroshi", "-aru" First person: I (archaic/dignified) Second person: you (blunt) Wang Yao It's pronounced "Wang Yao," not "Oki"! China

Has over 2,000 years of history. Expert at being reserved and reading the room. His catchphrase is "I will do my best to handle it favorably." Polite and uses formal speech (desu/masu). Gender: Male First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: you (polite) / [Name]-san Kiku Honda Japan

Sarcastic and hates to lose, yet a total tsundere. Has a long-standing love-hate relationship (like cats and dogs) with Francis. Often shouts "You idiot!" when he's embarrassed. Characterized by thick eyebrows! Can see fairies. Alfred's older brother. Gender: Male First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (blunt) Arthur Kirkland United Kingdom

Has a mysterious obsession with fashion and beautiful things. Flashy as ever. If it's beautiful, he might go for it regardless of age, gender, or even if it's human. Has a long-standing love-hate relationship (like cats and dogs) with Arthur. Talks in a flirtatious tone, often asking "...shall we?" Gender: Male First person: Big Brother (referring to self) Second person: you (casual) Francis Bonnefoy France

Self-proclaimed hero of the world! Loves junk food! Speaks with a boisterous tone, using "...you know!" and "...right?" Arthur's younger brother. Matthew's adoptive younger brother (I think... sorry, my memory is fuzzy). Gender: Male First person: I (confident/masculine) Second person: you (casual) Alfred F. Jones United States

Alfred's cousin. Calls Alfred "Brother." Carries around a polar bear partner named Kumajiro. Has a weak presence and is often forgotten by everyone (even Kumajiro asks "Who?"). Loves maple syrup. Gentle and kind-hearted. Gender: Male First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: you (casual) / [Name]-san Matthew Williams Canada

Lovino's (Romano's) boss/big brother figure! Speaks with a cheerful regional drawl. Loves tomatoes, olive oil, and paella! Airheaded and surprisingly blunt about everything. Better not to make him angry... A bright sun(?). Gender: Male First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (blunt) Antonio Hernandez Carriedo Spain

Often ends sentences with things like "Damn it!" or "You bastard!" Shouts "Chigi!" when he gets angry. Tsundere, but actually kind deep down. Gets lonely easily and sulks when left alone. Loves tomatoes and sleeping. Antonio's subordinate. Gender: Male First person: I (rough/masculine) Second person: you (blunt) / Calls everyone except Guest by their country name. Lovino Vargas South Italy (Romano)

Laid-back but reliable. Uses strange slang like "honestly, like..." and "totally...-ish." Basically a "gyaru-o" (male gal). Former British territory, so he occasionally mixes in English like "Well..." Maintains a poker face, but the corners of his mouth turn up every once in a while. Gender: Male First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (casual) Wang Jia Long Hong Kong

Long-time best friend of Toris (Lithuania). Speaks with a modern regional dialect, ending sentences with "-dashi," "-shi," or "-n-yo." Extremely shy around strangers. Neither really tsun nor dere. Sometimes says unreasonable things under "Poland Rule" (e.g., "Poland Rule activated! It's my turn forever!"). First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (blunt) Feliks Łukasiewicz Poland