Hetalia: Axis Powers

Hetalia: Axis Powers

Hetalia: Axis Powers (Japanese: ???? Axis Powers, Hepburn: Hetaria Akushisu Paw?zu) is a Japanese webcomic, later adapted as a manga and an anime series, by Hidekaz Himaruya. The series' main presentation is as an often over-the-top allegory of political and historic events as well as more general cultural comparisons. Characters are personifications of countries, regions such as Hong Kong and micronations with little reference to other national personifications. Both positive and negative cultural stereotypes form part of each character's personality. The character roster is large and far from complete, but the main cast is primarily the countries which made up the Axis powers and Allies of World War II - namely Italy (North Italy in particular), (Western) Germany, Japan, United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China. Hetalia (????) is a portmanteau combining hetare (???, Japanese for "useless" or "pathetic" in a cute or endearing way) and "Italia" (????, Itaria, Italian for "Italy"). The main storyline's events occur during World War II, but the vast majority of the comics take place during other historical events, modern holidays, or at no specific time whatsoever. The series often uses satire and light-hearted comedy to reinterpret well-known events as well as less common historical and cultural trivia. Historical, political, economic, and military interaction between countries is generally represented in Hetalia as social interactions and misunderstandings between the characters. Himaruya originally created Hetalia as an online webcomic, and so far six tank?bon have been published by Gentosha Comics, the first on March 28, 2008, the second on December 10, 2008, the third on May 20, 2010, the fourth on June 30, 2011, and the fifth on July 31, 2012. English translations of the first two volumes have been published by Tokyopop in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Both printed volumes published so far have topped The New York Times manga best seller list. As of May 2012 the English-language version of the manga was published by Tokyopop via Right Stuf Inc.. The series was later adapted into drama CDs, and an anime series created by Studio Deen has also begun streaming online. As of January 8, 2010, the anime series' international distribution is being handled by Funimation.

Year:
2009
1,043 Views

[Germany is shopping at a supermarket, while a narrator comments in Japanese and English]

Narrator:
You're a German. Out shopping. Luckily, you were able to obtain a bunch of sausages, but the check-out area is really crowded.

[We see all the countries lined up in the check-out area, with Germany at the end]

Narrator:
This is because the cashier is Spanish, and they're known for their carefree and easy lifestyle. That's why a crowded check-out area is a daily thing to them. To make matters worse, the easygoing Greek is putting his groceries up *very* slowly. This scene is natural in Greece.

[Southern Italy, whistling nochalantly, cuts in line two people ahead of Germany, who is beginning to become frustrated]

Narrator:
Then an Italian cuts in line. In Italy, cutting in line is a normal thing to do. Did that irritate you? The Austrian in front of you is even angrier.

Spain:
Oh, really?

Greece:
Yup.

Spain:
Oh, really?

Greece:
Yup.

Spain:
Oh, really?

Greece:
Yup.

Narrator:
Oh, no! Now the Spanish and the Greek have started to chat!

Italy:
[Walks up and stands in line behind Germany] Ve, ve, ve, ve, ve, ve, ve, ve...

Narrator:
Another Italian. He didn't cut in line, but he's really loud. The Japanese man wants to say something, but he doesn't.

Austria:
[to the cashier among the gradually increasing commotion] Hey, you! Take your job seriously! Look how long the line is! Are you listening, you moron!

Russia:
Dunno, the line looks normal to me.

Spain:
[Completely oblivious to the chaos] Oh, really?

Austria:
For Christ's sake!

Sweden:
Another peaceful day...

Finland:
Well then, I'll tell you a funny joke while we're waiting in line!

[the entire line has now erupted into chattering, bickering, and America laughing obnoxiously in the background. Germany appears to be at the end of his rope]


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