Hetalia Axis Powers

Germany never expected that the descendant of Ancient Rome would become his ally in the war. After meeting North Italy, Germany is stunned that the once powerful empire is now just a useless crybaby with a concerningly deep love for pasta. To make matters worse, his only other ally, Japan, is near-impossible to read and has equally strange interests. While Germany grapples with his eccentric partners, the Allies are knocking at their door, looking for a fight.

Using personified nations and humor, Hetalia Axis Powers recounts the events of World Wars I and II in a comedic light. Along the way, the relationship between nations and cultural anecdotes are explored in a quirky and fun manner.

The first volume of Hetalia Axis Powers was published by Gentosha Comics on March 28, 2008. Six volumes were printed in total, with the last one being printed on October 31, 2013. All six volumes were later published in English by Tokyopop from September 21, 2010, to June 16, 2014. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora from October 2010 to February 2018.