Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing (anime)

"I'm surrounded by idiots."

- Integra Hellsing

Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing (インテグラル・ファルブルケ・ヘルシング Integuraru Wingētsu Herushingu) is the deuteragonist of the Hellsing anime series. She is Alucard's master and the head of the Hellsing Organization. She is a descendant of Abraham van Hellsing and is the last of her family due to her uncle trying to kill her. She was saved by Alucard and she succeeded in killing Richard Hellsing. She protects England and her Queen against the forces of the supernatural.

Physical
Integra has long, blond hair; thin, ice blue eyes; and pale brown skin which suggests her mother was of foreign blood, most likely Indian. (Aside from skin color, in the photograph from Order: 10, Integra's mother wears a sari; in Order: 09, Laura has a bindi; and Britian's colonization of India makes it very probable.) Integra is also very tall for a woman (190cm).

Clothing
She dresses in men's suits (back view), which are dark green in the anime, over a collared, white dress shirt. Under her collar is a dark blue tie with a cross pinned to it. Integra has round-framed glasses and wears white gloves and dark brown shoes. She is frequently seen smoking small cigars. In Order: 03 Sword Dancer, she also wears a formal uniform when confronting Father Alexander Anderson. The color scheme is almost the same as her regular suit and she keeps her blue tie, but the outfit itself is different. She wears boots, a dark overcoat, and a belt which secures a sword at her side. She wears a white dress shirt, a circular glasses with red cravat, a blue skirt and a dark pinkish purple booties. She wears the same outfit as her main one, but added with a beige cloak with brown stripes. She wears the same outfit as her main one, albeit a little darker. She now wears a Veil, feather hat.
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Personality
Integra's demeanor is usually quite calm and cool, and she tends to keep her emotions hidden. She will show annoyance, impatience, and arrogance, and although she can quickly become angry, she very rarely loses control of her feelings. Maintaining self-control is vital to her. In general, Integra faces adversity very calmly, either with varying degrees of detachment (she doesn't seem to care what others think of her as long as she gets her way) or of arrogance.

Being very self-assured, Integra is not afraid to show others - subordinates, colleagues, the undead, or anyone else - that she is usually better equipped than they are to handle situations. With an ace like Alucard to back her up, that's not particularly surprising, but he isn't the only reason for her demeanor. Integra is intelligent, capable, collected, and able to analyze situations clearly - overall, she can fully justify herself based on her own abilities. Having noble blood and a distinct, proud history also contribute to Integra's pride; in the company of the non-human, her pride in her lineage and humanity surges, and there's no doubt that Integra believes humans are superior to the 'monsters.' Integra usually does not allow her arrogance to cloud her better judgment, although there are several cases of her doing so.

In these cases, Integra handles her situations with collectedness, her usual way of dealing with everything. But at key points she does lose control. For example, she is extremely distressed upon discovering that she has been betrayed by the Round Table, and Walter needs to warn her not to push herself so hard. It is at this point that Integra truly feels helpless. The circumstances surrounding this situation are extreme, however - her troops are being slaughtered by FREAKS, and the Hellsing family has been labeled terrorists. She is also still recovering from her surgery, which has left her extremely weak and highly succeptible to stress.

In spite of her unexpressive exterior, Integra is not always completely cold. Again, she does show fear and lack of control at times, especially when she feels completely helpless. Also, although she doesn't always treat those whom she associates with kindly, she does care for many of them; her relationships provide her with strength, both emotional and physical.

Integra has the tendency to overexaggerate her emotions, as when she puts excessive amounts of blame on herself for the deaths of Hellsing's soldiers in episodes 5 and 6. In this case, Integra feels overwhelming and slightly irrational feelings of guilt. She genuinely regrets her soldiers' deaths and holds herself accountable.

Being strong is necessary for Integra to survive; weakness and failure are not tolerated due to the precarious nature and danger of her job. Thus, strength has become engrained in her personality, although as a result, she has become overly harsh when dealing with failure, even ruthless in how she handles her enemies (such as the female reporter). Any type of failure - her own, Alucard's, others' - reflects poorly on her and Hellsing. Suppression of emotions allows Integra to best handle her job and others, and it leads her to often unrealistic, perfectionist attitudes for others and for herself.

Mannerism
One of Integra's 'oddities' is dressing like a man. Combined with her attitude, arrogance, and love for cigars, a viewer might have trouble identifying Integra as a woman. Although Alucard says that Integra is the same girl now as she was when she was thirteen, and although this is true to a certain extent, there is an obvious disparity between the past and present Integras.

The most obvious explanation would be that Integra, a female, is taking on a role traditionally held by men in a male-dominated society. Not only is she the youngest Knight of the Round Table, but she's also the only woman. In general, it is often difficult for men in power to accept that a woman could be their equal, if not more. Thus, by adopting the clothes and mannerisms of a man, Integra would be placing herself on a more equal footing with men. Of course, Integra can never become a man, and there's no indication that she would want to be one, but she can unexplicitly challenge the notion that she should be treated differently solely based on gender.

Integra exudes strength, self-awareness, and capability, traits that may be enhanced by her male mannerisms. At the very least, she can throw off others by her looks, words, and actions, leading them to defer to her decisions and opinions.

Another explanation may be the lack of a mother figure to influence Integra's femininity, as well as growing up with primarily male influences- her father, Walter, and later Alucard. I don't really think this is a suitable line of reasoning, since it doesn't explain why Integra wore dresses when her father was alive, then suddenly switched to men's clothing.

Humor
Integra seems to have an odd sense of humor, at least when she shows any, which is pretty rare in the anime. In Order: 03 Sword Dancer, she remarks that if one's noble, then one can't go around sucking other people's blood. She laughs, finding her "joke" humorous. Although her observation is more or less true, it speaks more about her own responsibilities as nobility, perhaps even referring to what is suggested in her episode 11 conversation with Alucard. Most of the time, however, her humor involves baiting Alucard.

Family
Integra's known family includes Abraham Van Helsing, a Dutch metaphysican and philosopher and one of the main characters of Bram Stoker's Dracula, who was either her grandfather or her great-grandfather. Her father was Sir Arthur Hellsing, who died when she was 13 years old (12 years old in the manga), in 1989. Even though Integra had a far from normal childhood and did not go to school or a daycare, it was obvious that Arthur loved Integra very much, and wanted the best for her. It was from him that she inherited her current position as Bureau Director of the Hellsing Organization and her seat in the Convention of Twelve. Her uncle, Richard, sought to kill her and take the headship of the Hellsing family for himself. This was prevented by Alucard, when he blocked the bullet that was fired at Integra's face. Richard's exact motivations are unknown, though it is possible that he coveted the power and prestige of a seat in the Convention of Twelve.

There is a general assumption that Integra is not of full European descent. Her skin color is a creamy brown, darker than that of many other characters. In a flashback in (Order 10: Master of Monster), there is a photograph of an infant Integra being held by a woman wearing a sari, suggesting that her mother might have been Indian or of Indian descent.

Arthur Hellsing
Sir Hellsing (Lord Hellsing) was Integra's father. Although he only appears only briefly in the anime, it is clear that Integra loved him very much and was deeply loved by him. Their relationship was likely close and affectionate, although he had high expectations of her. When she appears late to their meeting, he gently points out her tardiness. Judging by their lessons, which presumably were frequent, in spite of her youth, he treated her as an intelligent and capable person. His desire to instill an awareness of her obligations as a Hellsing was successful; she is completely devoted to her family's God-given mission. He completely trusts her abilities and potential, recognizing her purity of strength and resolve, as demonstrated by his decision to leave Hellsing in her care. Even after his death, Integra continues to use his teachings to fulfill her duties to her lineage; she probably also greatly misses him, as suggested by how she (as young Integra) stares at him during the dream in episode 10, and by how frequently she is shown looking at his painting.

Alucard
Alucard and Integra share a complex but strict "master and servant" relationship. Integra has been connected to him since her father's death. Arthur Hellsing named her the new head of the Hellsing Organization, a decision that drove his jealous brother, Richard, to try and kill her. Using the air ducts, Integra snuck into the dungeons of the Hellsing estate's sublevels and found Alucard's corpse in one of the rooms. Shortly upon discovering him, Richard finds her and shoots her. The bullet grazed her arm and the blood from her injury fell onto the corpse, awakening Alucard. He kills all the men in the room and severes Richard's arm before pledging his allengance to his new master. After protecting her from Richard's final attempt to kill her, Alucard allows Integra to kill her uncle herself. In the television series, Alucard offered Integra to be a vampire shortly after his awakening, but only when she bravely defied him did he consider her worthy of his respect and servitude and fit to be the head of the Hellsing family. Alucard once claimed that Integra would "always be that same little girl to [him.]" Over the years, it is implied that Alucard and Walter help her grow and mature into the leader she becomes. As such, Integra is the only person whom Alucard will obey. Integra is also one of few people whose life and honor Alucard will bother to openly protect. In Episode 9 (Red Rose Vertigo) of the television series, Alucard is moved to shock and rage when Incognito implies that Integra has been killed. Rather than stay and fight, Alucard makes a hasty return to the Hellsing manor to kill Bubbancy before she could turn Integra into a ghoul.

Seras Victoria
Her relationship with Seras Victoria is strained and professional in the TV series. It's purely employee-employer with a degree of prejudice on Integra's behalf. Despite that, Seras makes it her duty to protect Integra and even shows regret when she could not save her from Bubbancy's attack. Seras' loyalty to Integra might be determined by Alucard acting like a bridge between her and his master. In the 10th episode, after observing Alucard's reactions during Integra's surgery, she voiced the conclusion "The master of my master". there had been a barrier between Integra and Seras. Integra does not immediately welcome the newly changed "police girl" into her organization and is irritated when Alucard insists that Seras be transferred to the Hellsing Organization. Throughout the series, Integra seems to have a very obvious prejudice and annoyance towards Seras, which seems to be returned to her. In episode three, she says that her organization has no need for a "half starved vampire who can't protect her own commander." Despite this, Seras is still loyal to Integra. She expresses great sadness in episode 10 when she could not protect Integra from Bubbancy, and is at her side in the final episode when Alucard fights Incognito. Alucard is the bridge between them. During Integra's surgery, Seras realises that her relationship with Alucard is the same as his with Integra confirming this by saying "The master of my master". She is once again reminded of this aspect when, in search of Alucard, she sees the both of them on Integra's balcony.

Walter C. Dornez
Walter is Integra's devoted and trusted servant. He has served as the Hellsing family's steward for quite some time and is one the few constants in Integra's life; Integra grew up with him to protect her. In episode 2, when Integra questions whether Walter wishes to be out on the field again (referring to his days as the Shinigami, when he worked as a Hellsing agent), he denies that, saying his most important duty is to protect Integra-sama. Walter would give his life to protect her, and he almost does in episode 13.

Integra relies on Walter a great deal, not just for his abilities as a steward - although at times she takes it for granted that he must follow her orders, and thus treats him coolly when he is only being concerned - but also for emotional support. Walter is perhaps the only one Integra can really turn to for this, but since she never directly asks for it, he usually provides it subtlely and indirectly; when absolutely necessary, he will even directly support her regardless of how she responds. In spite of his concern for her health and well-being, Walter has a strong belief in Integra; in episode 10, he, too, believes that she will pull through since he recognizes her internal strength.

Peter Fargason
Fargason, the commander of the Hellsing Institution 1st Squadron, has probably been working for Hellsing for quite some time. He is dedicated to Hellsing and obeys orders quickly and efficiently. Integra clearly trusts and respects him. Although they don't seem to have a very close relationship, she is distraught over his almost death by Jan, and then his real death in episode 12.

Enrico Maxwell
As much as she despises the undead, Integra's dislike for them is paled only by her passionate hatred for Iscariot, the Catholic organization that rivals Hellsing. To Integra, England is a thoroughly Protestant nation, and Iscariot's interferences are condescending attempts by the Vatican to subvert England's religion. In particular, she clashes with Maxwell (although she has issues with Anderson, too).

Enrico Maxwell, one of the top priests of Iscariot, at first attempts to charm Integra through polite manners, oily words, and pretty roses. These, of course, fail. He comes off as a devious, ruthless jerk, but also as a coward when faced when Alucard and somewhat pathetic in his inability to successfully handle Integra. Although Integra is not above using insults against him, hers are mocking responses to Maxwell's; he calls her a "female swine" out of anger, and later, after she knows she has won, she returns him the favor by calling him "Vatican's male swine."

The Round Table Members
Integra has a somewhat strained relationship with the Knights of the Round Table. Of the ten knights, she is the only woman, and she is also the youngest. Furthermore, she has the difficult task of eliminating the undead while making sure that Hellsing Organization remains a secret.

In episode five, the Knights meet at the Hellsing mansion out of concern for the increase in artificial vampires. At least several of the Knights are determined to hold Integra and Hellsing accountable for the recent attacks, as well as the increase in public awareness of the undead's existance. Integra, however, calmly and coolly points out the knights' neglect of their own areas, as well as factors beyond Hellsing's control.

One knight, annoyed by Integra's words, states that Integra's father never talked as she did. This scene suggests that the knights, including Integra, compare Integra to her father and to the standards that he set as the late director of Hellsing. However, even if she does meet these standards, that may not be sufficient for the other knights to truly accept her as one of them- her differences (gender and age) may always mark her as an outsider of sorts. Some of the knights even seem to resent Integra, although this may be because of her icy, unflappable attitude and not her gender or age; perhaps their dislike may be a combination of all three factors.

In spite of possible conflicting attitudes towards Integra, the Knights often look to her for solutions and leadership, at least regarding the undead. In episode six, while the other Knights are panicking, Integra is one of the few who manages to keep her cool. It is this collectedness, as well as her usual confidence, consistency, and passion, that causes others to rely on her; in all meetings focusing on the undead, Integra has a distinct, commanding presence.

The knights hold Integra accountable for the events in episodes five and six; this is somewhat unnecessary since Integra already completely blames herself. But their harshness in handling her seems a little overboard, even if it is fair to expect Integra to accept responsibility for what happens in her own organization.

Although Hellsing and Integra are betrayed by a member of the Round Table, this may or may not have been personally motivated. After all, the 'Judas,' who presumably worked with Incognito to set Hellsing up, also betrayed England and humankind.

Overview
Unlike the vampires, Walter, and the priest, Integra has no extraordinary, superhuman abilities. Fortunately, she has Alucard, Walter, and Seras to protect her. However, Integra isn't completely helpless in facing the undead. She can use pistols, and her aim is extremely accurate. She frequently perfects her skill in Hellsing's shooting range. When the Valentine Brothers invade Hellsing, Integra uses this ability to stave off Jan with incendiary quick-silver bullets; all her six shots strike him in the head.

More indirectly, Integra, as Alucard's master, has the vampire to command, and she is also the only one who can release the final seal on his powers.

Skills
Her aim with a pistol is almost superhumanly accurate. The anime displays her skill in Order 02: Club M, where she is seen shooting through the same hole on a practice target with what looks to be a Walther PPK (she also uses a Beretta 93R at one point). Another example of her prowess was her ability to shoot Jan Valentine six times with the same pistol, with the bullets forming a cross on his face (more impressive, considering the recoiled and was sent backwards from the force of each bullet).

Very intelligent, Integra was able to determine the route Leif and Jessica would take and who their next targets would be by following their patterns, and she devised a strategy accordingly.

She seems to have control on Alucard's Restriction Power, an example is in Episode 13, when Integra yells at Alucard to unlock Level One, reviving him.

Walther PPK

 * Caliber: .32 ACP
 * Total Length: 155 mm (6.1 in)
 * Weight: 23.7 oz
 * Magazine: 7+1 magazine capacity

Name and Title
The manga and the OVA use Integra's full name, but it is shortened to "Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing" in the TV anime. Although the OVA version as well as the anime uses the first name Integra, the English adaption of the manga refers to Integra's full first name as Integral due to the extra -ru in the Japanese spelling. The main characters in particular call her Sir Integra (Alucard usually preferring to address her as "Master"), Integra being a nickname. Hellsing, as the bonus booklet included in the Japanese edition of the first Hellsing DVD reveals, is an acronym for "Her Royal England Legions of Legitimate Supernatural and Immortal Night Guard", as well as the protagonist of the 1897 novel Dracula. Wingates is an uncommon English name.

As a member of the Royal Protestant Knights, she is designated with the title, "Sir", which has caused some confusion both within the anime and OVA universe and with fans, about Integra's gender. Whether the title is inherited from her father, in which case she is a Baronetess, remains a matter of speculation. The correct appellation for knighted females within the British honours system is, in fact, "Dame", not "Sir." Whether Integra's title is correct within the fictional Protestant Knights of the Hellsing Universe or is simply a misnomer is not known.

Trivia

 * Integra normally smokes a fictional brand of small cigars (either cigarillos or possibly panatelas) called 'Hendi Winzermans small cigars'. The name and the packaging design (especially when seen in the first Order of the TV series) indicate that they are a play on the real cigar brand Henri Wintermans. In fact, the similarity of the spelling may even indicate that it was simply a spelling mistake.
 * Integra's virginity is remarked in the TV series (Incognito calls her the "Sacred Virgin of the Royal Protestant Knights Order" in episode 13) and the manga and OVA (she tells Seras after offering her her blood that it is "100% virgin"). In the anime, it hold ties with a sacrifice of a satanic ritual.
 * In the first colored picture of Integra featured on the back cover of the first volume of the manga, her cravat is neither blue nor red, but gold. Integra also appears in several Young King Ours covers and on the cover of Volumes 3 and 6, along with Alucard. Here, her ascot is red.
 * She is an expert in pistol shot and fencing.
 * Integra's middle initials (F. W.) may be a reference to the creator of the film Nosferatu, F. W. Murnau.
 * Integra's prototype was featured Kouta's old manga Hi and Low along with Yumiko Takagi.
 * There is artwork of Integra and Alucard where his arm is around her shoulders and his hand is down to her side. The fingers are positioned awkwardly, leading some to believe that Alucard was groping Integra's breast. However, the position and anatomy of her body suggests that he isn't groping anything and his hand is positioned over her ribs, not her chest.
 * Victoria Harwood, the English voice actress for Integra, has stated in the "Participating in a Legend" featurette that while she feels Integra "has the hots for Alucard," and speculates that there may have been a sexual history between them off-screen, though there is nothing in the story to verify this position.
 * In the 10th episode of the TV series, it is shown that Integra has type A blood.