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References to Italy (Anime con riferimenti all'Italia)

Anime
byDije
Jan 25 2023, 5:42 PM | Updated Jan 25, 2023 6:06 PM
Anime containing Italian references

- D.Gray-man: Episodes 3, 4 and 5 of the D.Gray-man anime are set in nineteenth-century Matera. Other minor references along the way.
- Ristorante Paradiso: The story is set in a restaurant in Rome.
- La Storia della Arcana Famiglia: The show has an Italian title, also almost every character have Italian words as their names. The setting is clearly inspired by Italy.
- Campione!: The blonde main character is Italian and some parts of the anime are located in Sardinia.
- Arte: Set in Renaissance Florence.
- Aria The Animation: The anime is set in Neo Venice, a faithful replication of Venice.
- Galilei Donna: Three descendants of Galileo Galilei - Hozuki, Hazuki and Kazuki Ferrari - lead a quiet existence in Tuscany.
- Gunslinger Girl: Set in Italy in an unspecified future.
- Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel: Kyun Kyun☆Tokimeki Paradise!!: It has some Italian references inside
- Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: some parts are located in Italy.
- Lupin III (2015): this series takes place in Italy and San Marino.
- Noir: Various Italian references to weapons, cities, etc.
- Romeo x Juliet: It doesn't even need to be said.
- Toaru Majutsu no Index: There are historical allusions to the Catholic Church and Italian history, palaces clearly inspired by famous palaces in Italy, some character's names are in Italian, and more.
- Blend S: Main character (Dino) is Italian, the name of the restaurant is in Italian, there are various references to Italian cuisine in the show.
- 91 Days: The main characters are Italians.
- La Corda d'Oro - Blue Sky: Italian name of the show, also there is an Italian character.
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Some characters have Italian names, also the fourth season is located in Italy.
- Captain Tsubasa: An important character ends up playing in Italy, also various references to Italian football.
- Ao Ashi: Main character reference the Italian legend "Roberto Baggio" and the Italian club "AC Milan" while talking.
- Code Geass: For a short time you can briefly see Dante Alighieri's famous quote "Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch'entrate" on screen when a specific event happen (minor reference)
- Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: There are a few Italian and latin famous quotes at the beginning of some episodes
- Girls und Panzer: in the OVA if I'm not wrong, there is this odd reference to Italian fascism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2TSdz4eRvY

Please note, I'm going to select the first season to each show but sometimes the references may only happens in sequels.
I'm 100% sure I'm missing something here. Please propose (maybe in DM) new anime to add to this list.
D.Gray-man
TV, 2006
8.00
716,254
Ristorante Paradiso
TV, 2009
7.29
49,480
Arcana Famiglia
TV, 2012
6.26
216,149
Arte
TV, 2020
7.20
139,507
Aria the Origination
TV, 2008
8.47
137,161
Galilei Donna
TV, 2013
6.41
54,471
Gunslinger Girl
TV, 2003
7.38
197,948
Katekyou Hitman Reborn!
TV, 2006
8.12
575,764
Lupin III (2015)
TV, 2015
7.89
75,884
Noir
TV, 2001
7.27
119,443
Romeo x Juliet
TV, 2007
7.57
189,308
Toaru Majutsu no Index
TV, 2008
7.34
847,825
Blend S
TV, 2017
7.24
687,081
91 Days
TV, 2016
7.82
766,070
Kiniro no Corda: Primo Passo
TV, 2006
7.40
100,480
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)
TV, 2012
7.87
1,768,239
Captain Tsubasa
TV, 1983
7.35
90,698
Ao Ashi
TV, 2022
8.16
239,709
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
TV, 2006
8.70
2,372,886
Girls & Panzer
TV, 2012
7.53
320,919

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