"Hetalia: Axis Powers" is an absolute delight to watch. From it's characters to it's subliminal history lessons, I can't get enough! However, Funimation's English dubbed version does involve more of a "constantly making fun of other cultures" vibe, thus it's TV-MA rating; then again, the original Japanese scripts do too, just not as much. If you aren't easily offended, try it out! If you are, try an episode anyways. Five minutes, which are the runtime for each episode, isn't going to ruin your life forever. Overall, I'd recommended this to both history nuts and history haters.
Stereotypes in war are simply, awesome. This dvd is packed full with hilarious stereotyped countries and hey! it's acutely educational! (Tell that to your mum and dad) it's was so much fun to watch, it makes you wanna learn more about history and different cultures, the swearing in this is not to bad it adds a great amount of humor but do not watch if you offend easily 3 This was simply amazing I loved all the characters and there dubbed voices are the best I have ever heard, simply astonishing. I'm dying to see the next one!!! This is a must watch anime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(**** out of ****) A very unusual take on history. All of the countries have been personified, along with their stereotypical archetypes. If you aren't a fan of history but of bishonen, then you'll adore this series (particularly the innuendo between countries and the semi-yaoi vibe from it). If you adore history, you'll fall in love with this unique interpretation of events throughout our world's history from the ancient days up to the present day. There is a lot of material here one might find offensive if they don't have a sense of humor, but it just shows at its heart the world would be a lot better of a place if we laughed at ourselves more (and our faults).
Definitely not for those who are easily offended, but seriously one of the best series to date. Hetalia is the story of personified countries who are the epitome of their stereotypes.
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When I first saw this on Funimation channel, I was like "what the hell's this?" But the more that I watched it, the more in love with it I became. Sometimes I need to have tissues with me I'm laughing too hard, other times I need someone to pound my back so I can breathe again. It's a hilarious show, with personified countries that we can understand/relate to. It's history and hilarity combined in a perfect combination. be prepared for many laughs and tears as the boys reveal every stereotype in existence.
i'm sorry i could not write a review sooner but hetalia is very funny and in just 5 mins. it is sort of educational but its still a comedy type of thing and this is why it is good. be careful for mild language sometimes it is censored but no all the times.
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Very cute, fluffy, ironic/satirical look at history through the use of anime and chibi anime. The skits are short but very enjoyable, the characters are lovable, the plots are laughable, and its been so much fun to watch with my friends.
Strange little series. Each chapter is about 10 minutes long. All the characters' names are the names of countries. China's character's name is China, Italy's name is Italy, et cetera. Cute characters but strange, different.
Good
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