Hetalia - Axis Powers Complete Series - Classic

Alright full disclosure time: I am one of those "Johnny come lately" people to the Hetalia party. I had actually gotten one of those glossy cards from an Anime convention some years ago with two of the Hetalia characters (Japan and America) but that was, at the time, the most I ever knew about it. A few months ago (yes I said months and this section of Hetalia has been around since 2010) I started watching some random clips of the show because I started to have some interest and then it was off to the races.Now that we got all that mess out of the way let's talk about the actual series itself...This series takes place between WWI and II so you will meet the "Axis" and the "Allies" mostly. The Axis consists of the following:GermanyJapanEngland(There are others but for the purposes of this review we'll pretend they don't exist yet)The Allies are:AmericaEnglandRussiaChinaFrance(There is Canada...but no one acknowledges his existence)There are other countries that you will meet in this series that have a major/semi-major role in this series such as Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, the AWESOME Prussia (And for a time he used to be the ANNOYING Prussia to me), Sealand and a variety of others...oh yeah at least one Nordic shows up...but I try to pretend he doesn't exist (If you are curious its Finland).Now let's also get to this "Elephant in the room": How the countries are portrayedIn the world of Hetalia the countries are portrayed as people and have a characteristic that is a symbol of their country (Ukraine's "Colossal Knockers" are representative of the "Fertile tracts of land" in her country) so you have to take that into account when you watch it. Also the vast majority of the countries represented in THIS series are men so if you are slightly homophobic staying away from this series might be a good idea!If you want to know my favorite country/character/voice actor in the series its Austria/Roderich Edelstein/Chuck Huber. The "Austrian Aristocrat" is by far one of the coolest and funniest characters at times especially when he gets pissed. Perfect example is episode 6 when he "shows his utter disgust for Germany through the piano". I've said it aloud and I'll say it here. If we all resolved our anger the way Austria does in this one clip the world would be a better place...just sayin'favorite clip in this season: That's an easy one and it involves Austria and PrussiaAfter a meeting in the supermarket Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein go to lunch (because Austria offered and Switz is a cheapskate) and the three are at a fairly high class place. Everything goes fine until Prussia rears his head and calls out Austria for being just as cheap as Switzerland which was funny as hell and in a bizarre way made Prussia semi-likable to me (Fan fiction did the rest)WOW okay this turned into a bit of a full length novel didn't it? Let me wrap this up thenIf you are into historical accuracy you might not watch this but there is some cool stuff to learn even among all the slapstick and sometimes crude humor of this series. Its definitely a series that I recommend to anyone who needs a good laugh and just wants to have fun. We all have series' that make us laugh till it hurts well this one just about did that for me and I can't recommend it enough5*

14 year old daughter loves this show. OKay, it might not be the most politically correct, but would you believe that she actually got interested in WWII because of this show?!?But other than that, it's just fun-- Basically every country is stereotyped into a character-- So America is lazy, self-centered, and eats a lot of burgers... If you can't laugh at that-- then I do NOT recommend this show to you. If that gave you a bit of a chuckle, well, then the other characters would probably crack you up too. (Italy: "Make Pasta! Not War!")She also has the Hetalia Paint It White movie and says she likes that better than the series boxed set, though--What she doesn't like about the series boxed set is that they mix the WWII parts with the Chibi-Hetalia parts, and she said that gets confusing and she wishes they would've put all the chibi-Hetalia parts together and all the WWII parts together. (The Chibi ones are the characters in cute little form and represents the country/characters as children-- so the story telling has a fractured timeline that she doesn't enjoy, I guess is what she is saying...)Anyway-- it can be racey and inappropriate for younger viewers... so I may call this PG-13 or perhaps even a year or two older...

To start off, this is not a children's anime series and I knew that at time of purchase. This series is not politically correct either. This show stereotypes countries down to single characters and it is hilarious! I am not typically an anime fan as it seems most series have overly emotional characters and unnecessary yelling. However, I wanted to give this series a shot because the idea sounded awesome and as long as you know what the series is about you won't be disappointed! The only thing I don't care for is the episodes are each around 5 minutes and the end theme song plays after each episode. I was able to skip it with the chapter button but I could see how it could annoy some people. At least the song is fast paced and catchy. Depending on the episode, the country singing it changes so that is fun too.

As a history buff and anime enthusiast, I was thrilled to discover Hetalia - Axis Powers. This series is a unique blend of humor and education, as it uses anthropomorphic representations of various countries to depict historical events and political relationships.The animation is charming and colorful, and the voice acting is top-notch. The characters are all lovable in their own quirky ways, and it's easy to get invested in their relationships and adventures. It's also fascinating to see how the show handles sensitive topics such as war and colonialism with a delicate balance of humor and respect.The classic edition of the series comes with all four seasons on DVD, providing hours of entertainment. The picture and sound quality are excellent, and the English dub is well-done. The packaging is also aesthetically pleasing, with a colorful and eye-catching cover.One minor downside is that the show may not be suitable for all audiences due to its occasional use of mature language and themes. However, as someone who appreciates intelligent and irreverent humor, I found it to be a refreshing change of pace from more formulaic anime series.Overall, Hetalia - Axis Powers Complete Series - Classic is a must-watch for history buffs, anime fans, and anyone looking for a good laugh. It's a clever and entertaining take on world history, and it's sure to leave you with a newfound appreciation for the quirks and complexities of different cultures.

Habe mir als Hetalia Fan diese Complete Collection zugelegt.Die DVD Box kam einwandfrei bei mir an und auch das abspielen auf dem Bluray Player war problemlos.(Hatte Angst, dass es aufgrund des Regionalcode Probleme gibt)Daher kann ich eine sehr gute Bewertung hinterlassen. :)

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its great how they bring the whole united nations together and the pre-conceived ideas we have about other countries without even realizing it. the whole time when they make jokes your thinking,"OMG thats so true" not that its true for that country but its true that we think that, in alot of cases. I never took offence to any of it cause I don't think it was meant that way and they do it to everyone equally

ne sono pienamente soddisfatto, veloce, efficiente e ben imballato. lo consiglio a tutti. si merita un cinque stelle pieno .

Delivery was on time, package was as description described and in excellent condition, thank you very much!I love Hetalia and I'm glad I bought this, I think the series is hilarious and oddly enough, very educational! If you have not bought or seen Hetalia, I fully recommend you at least give it a try! :)