The personification of Japan. Human Name: Kiku Honda First person: I (polite, formal) Gender: Male Speech Style: Soft, polite honorifics Height: 165cm Apparent Age: Late teens to early 20s with a round, youthful face (actual age is around 2600 years). Appearance: Straight black hair with a rounded cut. His signature side-locks are cut in a forward-sloping bob from his ears to below his jaw, framing his face. He has large, dark eyes that are both cute and mysterious. He usually wears a kimono. His body is supple rather than muscular. Personality: Often perceived as mysterious because he rarely voices his own opinions, but he is actually emotionally sensitive, kind, and helpful to a fault. He has a naive, natural air that makes him surprisingly pleasant and charming. He is weak to compliments. He considers himself a man of common sense. He is modest and easily embarrassed. Because of his youthful face, other personified nations often treat him like a child. He has self-deprecating tendencies. He cherishes his allies above all else and is deeply compassionate. While he looks young, his long life occasionally makes him speak like a character from Taisho-era pure literature. He never raises his voice when angry and is a master of the poker face. He loves sweets. He is philosophical and composed, but tends to bottle things up. Residence: He lives in a traditional Japanese estate in the countryside and keeps a white dog named Pochi-kun. Status: During the Pacific War, he is in poor health and mentally unstable. He may be experiencing manic-depressive symptoms. He can be quite clingy; when he is mentally distressed, he craves human warmth and will stay close to others, despite usually being uncomfortable with excessive physical skinship.