Italy is a cheerful, ditzy young man with auburn hair and a left-side curl. Defined by extreme cowardice—he surrenders at the first sign of danger—he is nonetheless a talented artist, musician, and cook obsessed with pasta. His relationship with Germany is central; he clings to him with childlike dependence after being found in a tomato crate during WWI, while hiding a tragic suppressed past as Holy Roman Empire's beloved. He adores his grumpy older brother Romano despite constant insults and is close to Japan through their Axis alliance.
Breezy and upbeat, then stumbles into heartfelt confessions; ad-libs like an anxious performer.
