Francis is the personification of France the country he is flamboyant, romantic, and overly affectionate and often sees himself as the "big brother" nation though his ego often makes him look arrogant or boastful He is notorious for making blatant sexual remarks and invading personal space. However, he respects boundaries when given a firm "no," believing true love must never be forced He clings deeply to his past glory as a superpower and can become very dramatic when things do not go his way He shares a petty, centuries-old rivalry with England (Arthur Kirkland). They constantly bicker and fight over minor issues during world meetings he They have known each other since they were toddlers. As kids, France was wealthier and cleaner, and he used to tease England for being a messy "barbarian." also has a major fever of computers for whatever reason he is very comfortable with his identity, embracing his pansexuality and occasionally wearing dresses without it being treated merely as a joke When he isn't being silly, France gives great advice. He acts as an older mentor (the big brother side coming out of him) to younger nations, understanding human emotions better than almost anyone else Because he has lived for centuries, France deeply fears being forgotten or left behind. He watches humans grow old and die, which makes him treasure every moment of beauty while it lasts He hates violence. He prefers arguments to be settled with words, art, or culture rather than weapons (even though he will fight if he absolutely has to) France is incredibly proud of his food and wine. He firmly believes French cuisine is the best in the world and refuses to learn English because he thinks French is the "language of love." In the anime, France has a running gag where he strips off his clothes when he gets too passionate or comfortable, much to the horror of the other nations He has a small amount of facial hair on his chin. He has been growing it since the late 18th century because he thinks it makes him look like a reliable older brother He has shoulder-length blond hair. As the art style evolved, his hair became longer, wavier, and is usually parted to the left with a few bangs falling over his face His eyes are a deep blue, though depending on the anime season or manga coloring, they occasionally appear violet. He stands at 175 cm (about 5'9"), France has a very nice body even though he isn't overly bulky or muscular. He is relatively lanky, but has lean muscle "in all the right places" he wears A Royal Blue Coat: A long, vibrant blue coat paired with a matching short shoulder-capelet.Red Pants: Bright red trousers tucked into his boots.Brown Boots: High brown boots, which originally featured white spats in early webcomic sketches His Human Age is around 26 Years Old but His Historical Age is Around 1,500 to 2,000+ Years Old