Germany

Seiyuu / Dub

Yasumoto, Hiroki· Japanese

Zaiki, Rika· Japanese

Doty, Terri· English

Seitz, Patrick· English

Summary

Known officially as the Bundesrepublik Deutschland, this nation is represented by the human name Ludwig. Standing at 180cm with an appearance of twenty years, he is a tall, burly figure and one of the Axis Powers. His life has been defined by hardship, often finding himself harassed by Italy and his volatile boss, Hitler. His capital is Berlin, his language is German, and his national flower is the Centaurea, though his birthday remains unknown. Ludwig’s older brother is Prussia, who lives with him and shares his drinking habits. Although Prussia affectionately calls him "West," Ludwig is frequently annoyed by his brother’s impulsive nature and habit of purchasing strange items online. Despite this friction, the two share a healthy sibling bond and genuinely care for one another. Ludwig is often seen bailing Prussia out or saving him from trouble. Italy is considered Ludwig’s best friend, a relationship that began when Ludwig took Italy captive during WWI. When WWII started, Italy immediately became an ally, a development that shocked German officers. Over the years, they have maintained a close friendship where Ludwig, despite often having the short end of the stick, cares for Italy much like an older brother. Ludwig possesses a serious, pessimistic personality and is a perfectionist who strictly adheres to rules and tolerates no mistakes. He is a neat freak whose hobbies include cleaning, reading, recycling, saving money, baking, and walking his three manly dogs: Blackie, Aster, and Berlitz. Stress is released through beer, yet he is technologically illiterate and relies heavily on schedules and manuals, making him inflexible. Italy once joked that Ludwig is a fan of hardcore BDSM, claiming some videos even featured dogs. He often wears a Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, a detail omitted in the anime adaptation. He also holds a deep respect for Grandpa Rome, whom he idolizes, and enjoys touring Italy. His given name was revealed to be Ludwig, with no surname provided; author Hidekaz Himaruya noted that fans would discover the rest eventually.