Spain
Antonio Fernandez Carriedo represents the nation of Spain in the series Hetalia. Depicted as a passionate young man from the Iberian Peninsula, he speaks in a regional Kansai dialect in the original work. Having formerly taken South Italy under his wing as his subordinate, he is affectionately referred to by fans by the title of Oyabun.
Overview
Antonio Fernandez Carriedo represents the nation of Spain in the series Hetalia. Depicted as a passionate young man from the Iberian Peninsula, he speaks in a regional Kansai dialect in the original work. Having formerly taken South Italy under his wing as his subordinate, he is affectionately referred to by fans by the title of Oyabun.
Appearance
He is a tanned young man with green eyes and slightly wavy, dark brown short hair with a left-parted side fringe featuring a prominent curl caused by bedhead. Underneath his clothing, which typically includes a short-sleeved khaki military uniform, he wears a rosary. He is also depicted wearing a shirt, jacket, gloves, pants, and jewelry.
Personality
He is sunny, passionate, and broad-minded, though notably oblivious and insensitive to social cues. While generally easygoing and easily swayed, he shows deep intensity for things he refuses to compromise on. When intoxicated, his demeanor changes drastically as he becomes intensely emotional. Though generally optimistic, he is considered dangerous if genuinely angered, and he uses a cheerful custom spell to raise spirits.
Abilities
He performs a unique cheer-up routine that visually produces scattered sparkles around him. Having fallen from his historical status as a global superpower into hardship, he earns a modest living by crafting artificial flowers as side work.
Background
Historically a dominant empire on the Iberian Peninsula, his powerful standing fell after conflicts with England and America. He endured a lengthy period of financial hardship, supporting himself through handiwork. Although joining the European Union brought brief relief, he maintains an optimistic outlook. His presence on the Iberian Peninsula connects him to a history with Portugal spanning over a millennium.
Relationships
He intensely dotes on South Italy (Romano) and refused to relinquish him even during fiscal crises, while also showing affection for North Italy. He shares a mischievous bond with France, often grouped alongside Prussia as a trio of close friends. He defers to Portugal due to shared history, was once related to Austria through the House of Habsburg, and maintains a hostile rivalry with England.
Trivia
His human name was suggested by the creator in response to fan inquiries, leading to minor spelling variations in his surname between Hernandez and Fernandez. He has a massive affinity for tomatoes and extremely sweet foods. His character's speech pattern originated from the creator finding amusement in an acquaintance who translated Spanish into a regional Japanese dialect.
