Hetalia Axis Powers

Hetalia Axis Powers / ヘタリア Axis Powers

Genres: Anthropomorphic, Comedy, Gag Humor, Historical, Parody
Themes: Anthropomorphic, Gag Humor, Historical, Parody
Studios: Studio Deen
Producers: DAX Production, Frontier Works
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.25 / 10
Rank: #3158
Popularity: #1021
Users Listed: 262,402
Users Scored: 129,704
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/30/2022
Aired: January 24, 2009 – March 5, 2010 (Winter)
Type: ona
Source: Web Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 52

Synopsis:

The series explores a world where nations are personified, grappling with the complexities of international relations during a period of global conflict. Germany, burdened by responsibility for his unconventional allies – the perpetually optimistic but physically frail North Italy and the stoic, yet eccentric, Japan – must navigate a precarious alliance. The narrative follows their attempts to maintain stability amidst the escalating tensions of a world on the brink of war.

As the Allied Forces emerge with their own agendas, the series depicts the historical conflicts through a lens of character-driven interactions and comedic situations. It examines themes of leadership, compromise, and the challenges of forging unity between disparate entities while highlighting the often absurd nature of geopolitical maneuvering. The anime offers a unique perspective on history, blending humor with moments of poignant reflection on the human condition within a larger political landscape.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Axis Powers: Episode 1 (Aired: 01/24/2009)
Episode 2: Axis Powers: Episode 2 (Aired: 01/30/2009)
Episode 3: Axis Powers: Episode 3 (Aired: 02/06/2009)
Episode 4: Axis Powers: Episode 4 (Aired: 02/13/2009)
Episode 5: Axis Powers: Episode 5: Crying out S.O.S. at the Center of the World! (Aired: 02/20/2009)
... and 47 more episodes

Characters:

America (Main) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki, Vale, Eric, Iwamura, Aiko
China (Main) - Voice Actors: Harp, Clarine, Kaida, Yuki
France (Main) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya, Tatum, J. Michael
Germany (Main) - Voice Actors: Yasumoto, Hiroki, Seitz, Patrick
Japan (Main) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Hiroki, Bevins, Christopher, Iwamura, Aiko
North Italy (Main) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Haberkorn, Todd
Russia (Main) - Voice Actors: Jewell, Jerry, Takato, Yasuhiro
United Kingdom (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki, Freeman, Scott
Ancient Rome (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sabat, Christopher, Gouda, Hozumi
Austria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Huber, Chuck, Kanada, Aki, Sasanuma, Akira
Belarus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rial, Monica, Takano, Urara
Bulgaria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Gou, Pate, Justin
Canada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki, Vale, Eric
Chibitalia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Palencia, Brina, Kanada, Aki
Chibitalia Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaida, Yuki, Marchi, Jamie
Cuba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Hiroki, Carter, Bob
Egypt (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Hiroki, Sager, Scott
Estonia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: McFarland, Mike, Kousaka, Atsushi
Finland (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizushima, Daichuu, Bickham, Clint
French Boss (Supporting)
Greece (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mignogna, Vic, Kousaka, Atsushi
Holy Roman Empire (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cason, Chris, Konno, Jun
Hungary (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Neya, Michiko, Christian, Luci
Joan of Arc (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Neya, Michiko, Schultes, Dana
Latvia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Kokoro, Reynolds, Ryan
Liechtenstein (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Leigh, Cherami
Lithuania (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Ken, Grelle, Jessie James
Poland (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Kokoro, Bijan, Ryan
Prussia (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kousaka, Atsushi, Brooks, Jonathan
Sealand (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai, Whitehead, Maxey
South Italy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Sinclair, Ian
Spain (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Gou, Trosko, Dave
Sweden (Supporting) - Voice Actors: McCollum, Robert, Sakai, Keikou
Switzerland (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Park, Romi, Burgmeier, John
Ukraine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masuda, Yuki, Mackay, Lydia

Staff:

Cook, Justin (Producer)
Matsuda, Keiichi (Producer)
Shirahata, Bob (Director)
Huber, Chuck (Script)
Marchi, Jamie (Script)
Konishi, Katsuyuki (Theme Song Performance)
Namikawa, Daisuke (Theme Song Performance)
Onosaka, Masaya (Theme Song Performance)
Sugiyama, Noriaki (Theme Song Performance)
Takahashi, Hiroki (Theme Song Performance)
Takato, Yasuhiro (Theme Song Performance)
Yasumoto, Hiroki (Theme Song Performance)
Chopin, Frédéric (Music)
Conisch (Music)
Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
Himaruya, Hidekaz (Original Creator)
Hiramitsu, Takuya (Series Composition)
Iwasaki, Atsushi (Planning)
Kaida, Yuki (Inserted Song Performance)
Kannan, Masaaki (Character Design)
Sager, Scott (ADR Director)

News:

North American Anime & Manga Releases for December (12/02/2019)
New Season of 'Hetalia Axis Powers' Announced (11/26/2014)
FanDisc of Hetalia To Include an Unaired Episode (02/23/2010)
FUNimation Acquires Hetalia and Seiken no Blacksmith (01/08/2010)
Japan's Weekly DVD Ranking for Oct 19 - 25 (10/27/2009)
Japan's Weekly DVD Ranking for Sep 21 - 27 [Update] (09/29/2009)
Japan's Weekly DVD and Blu-ray Ranking for Jul 27 - Aug 02 (08/05/2009)
Japan's Weekly DVD Ranking for May 18 - 24 (05/26/2009)
Kids Station Responds that No Korean In Hetalia Anime [Updated on Jan 15] (01/13/2009)

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