Hetalia...
I picked up Hetalia recently...
I've seen the entire first season in one sitting. Hetalia is fast-paced, fairly entertaining and (like the Cosby Kids Show of many years ago) if you're not careful you might learn something. There are no naughty bits, blood or gore to speak of. America is spot on and as for the other countries, let's just say that the characterizations are not flattering. The timeline of events portrayed in Hetalia is not entirely consistent with history, but, Hetalia isn't supposed to be considered a documentary -- it's entertainment. The animation quality is generally reasonable given the content and the style switches from conventional to super-deformed and back again. There are a lot of fast MTV-style cuts -- not unlike Excel Saga or Pani Poni Dash. Overall, Hetalia was quite good -- I give it a 3 out of 5 -- and aside from Honey Tokyo, it's my first "educational" anime.
Seasons 1 And 2
Axis Powers
Forget everything you learned in history class, and imagine all the nations of the world as cute guys hanging out on a wildly inappropriate reality show. Now, toss in every stereotype ever and prepare to pledge allegiance to your favorite superpower in Hetalia Axis Powers!
Maybe you'll surrender to Italy's charms. He's a sweetie who's always got a noodle in his mouth and he's BFF with blue-eyed Germany and shy Japan. Sounds nice, right? Of course, their friendship sort of causes World War II, but is that really such a big deal? Not if it means those adorable allies France, America, and England will be stormin' the beach!
Seasons 3 and 4
World Series
The awesome international incidents never stop in Hetalia World Series! All your fave Allied and Axis boys are back, and they've brought a bunch of new guys to the party. You like to party, right? Duh.
Feel the tension build as Prussia plots an invasion of Austria's happy little place. Try on a codpiece! Share in Spain's pain as he does his best to look after little Romano. Run with stampeding kittens! Swoon at the awkward new bromance blossoming between Japan and Greece. Eat a yummy churro! Listen and learn as France teaches Italy about the birds and the bees. Avoid Sealand! Cheer as America befriends space aliens and whales. Truly, no matter whose flag you fly, it's about to get all SQUEE up in here. Like, big time.
Season 5
The Beautiful World
They said it couldn't happen, but they were as wrong as a stack of pancakes in a cage full of bears! The adorable boys of Hetalia are back with some new friends and a super sparkly new look. Not to mention the long-awaited Buon San Valentino OVAs!
What's more fun than Germany squatting in a dandelion patch? How about the Axis Boys joining the witchcraft club? Or maybe Russia suffering through a traumatic hamster flashback? Any way you slice the spaghetti, every cute boy enjoys a little quality bath time, and Turkey and Greece can't wait to start splishing and splashing!
Belgium throws a mouthwatering waffle party, and America shows off his sweet dance moves! And when Santa Claus goes missing, Canada (who's that?) tries to replace him with a polar bear! A POLAR BEAR!?
Season 6
World Twinkle
Catch up with the nations in this latest season where we have more silly shenanigans. Germany and Italy are going on and on about canned food? Ugh, are you sure that's safe to eat?! In between the fun, we have something super special! Watch little America in a totally adorable flashback that is going to make your heart swell. Sh-Shut up, I'm not crying, you're crying!
And don't forget to check in on the Nordic nations and see what's going on with all those blondes. Wait Estonia, what are you doing there? And there's even more adventure to be had when we go on a hunt for more micronations. Yay! Who will join Sealand in his journey to bring attention to the micros?
But make sure you don't miss out on the four extra special OVAs, including a Halloween special. Oh my gosh, everyone looks so cute in their costumes! Look at America dressed as and oh, look at you, England! Squee!!
Hetalia is back and bringing the full twinkle!
Movie: Axis Powers
Paint It White
The Pictorians have arrived from deep in space. They also have dangly glow-balls on their heads, which is kinda cool, but still. The freaky aliens are using use their crazy rainbow-beam-thingy to paint everything on Earth the same color: white! See, now the title of the movie makes more sense, right?
Anyway, if the Pictorians are to be stopped, the Allied guys and the Axis boys - plus some new characters, too - must set aside their differences, unite against their common foe, and hopefully get together for a sweaty workout to make sure they're super-ready to save the world!
I've seen the entire first season in one sitting. Hetalia is fast-paced, fairly entertaining and (like the Cosby Kids Show of many years ago) if you're not careful you might learn something. There are no naughty bits, blood or gore to speak of. America is spot on and as for the other countries, let's just say that the characterizations are not flattering. The timeline of events portrayed in Hetalia is not entirely consistent with history, but, Hetalia isn't supposed to be considered a documentary -- it's entertainment. The animation quality is generally reasonable given the content and the style switches from conventional to super-deformed and back again. There are a lot of fast MTV-style cuts -- not unlike Excel Saga or Pani Poni Dash. Overall, Hetalia was quite good -- I give it a 3 out of 5 -- and aside from Honey Tokyo, it's my first "educational" anime.
