Reviews Manga / Axis Powers Hetalia

Has a lot of potential.

The premise is amazing, and is an idea that can be played with endlessly. The author decides to take it in a silly direction, and present information in the borders instead of always acting it out. There are also some historical easter eggs hidden in the dialogue that gives Historians something fun to look out for, like an inside joke. Information is presented in an easy hysterical manner that many could find enjoyable.

Himaruya's silliness is also the downfall of Hetalia. You could lso take it in a much more serious direction, and many of Hetalia's own fans wish it would have been more serious. True, there are serious moments (America cleaning out his shed and remembering the Revolution, Russia's people coming after him, Holy Rome's short speech about his downfall, a decent part of the movie, Paint it White. and so on...), but they're so far and between that you forget to count them when you sum up about the show's presence.

However, that brings us to another fine point: The Fandom. Yes, I said it. True, there are crazy yaoi fangirls who don't care what's actually going on and just look for the "hints", but a lot of the Hetalia fandom are really creative people. The seriousness that the series lacks is actually brought up with the fandom. The fandom also makes their own hilarious add in of events and make some funny things themselves. Hetalia's possibilities bring out so much in you. It's like a story that someone outlined, and you get to fill it in.

All in all, Hetalia itself is enjoyable. Don't let the creepy side of the people who like it get you down. The characters are on point and fun, having a dynamic the world has, the music from the cast is BRILLIANT. (I suggest Le Pasion no te Detiene. It sounds like real Spanish music sung in Japanese, as you can say for all the songs. They're nationally appropriate.) Be wary of the playing around, and try to relax. Oh, and do research after you watch. Sometimes it's funnier when you understand it all.

And the dub is really funny. The narrator is just...you should hear her. and it has accents. And dialogue that's funnier to an American. Oh, and she's really good at poking fun at the viewers and the scene itself. If you don't go for anything else, go for her.

...and Flying Mint Bunny.