Cuba

Overview

Cuba is a male character representing the Republic of Cuba in Hidekaz Himaruya's manga and anime series Hetalia: Axis Powers. Personifying the Caribbean island nation, he is portrayed as a passionate, cheerful, and manly figure.

Appearance

He has dark, hairy skin, a slightly plump build, and thin facial hair. His dark brown dreadlocks are tied back into a single ponytail, with his front hair held up by a hairband-like accessory. He features thick eyebrows and reddish-brown eyes, and he is often seen with a cigar in his mouth.

Personality

He possesses a passionate, upbeat demeanor with a warm and dependable older-brother personality. Despite his tough exterior, he has a strong love for ice cream and has recently been concerned about gaining weight.

Abilities

No special combat abilities are specified, though he is depicted as physically strong enough to easily overpower others when acting on a mistake.

Background

He shares a historical background as a former territory of Spain. Throughout the series, he interacts with various other personified nations in diverse everyday and holiday scenarios.

Relationships

He maintains an extremely hostile relationship with Alfred F. Jones (America) due to political differences. Conversely, he is close friends with Matthew Williams (Canada), though he frequently mistakes Canada for America due to their identical facial features and attacks him by accident. When speaking with Antonio Fernandez Carriedo (Spain), his former ruler, he uses a regional Kawachi (Kansai) dialect. He also displays acquaintance with Gilbert Beilschmidt (Prussia), having left comments on his blog.

Trivia

While he lacks an official human name, the author has presented several candidates including Máximo, JaJuan, Erkemed, and Carlos Machado. Fans often refer to him by nicknames such as Kyuu-san.