Finding that Hetalia has been subbed is the highlight of my weeks. I re-watch episodes, laugh, smile and nod my head as each charactesr captures the true element of their country. Stereo types or not, there's a reason people see them like that.
I cannot help but enjoy what seems like basic and repetitive humor, so contriversal that Korea (the real country) stepped into Japan and refused to allow it on t.v, hence it's webcast state.
The animation does not bother me as this is common of short-comedy anime. If you think of it as a spin-off or gag-manga/anime, the somewhat budget animation is common (for example SOS-dan). In a way, it helps you take this anime alot less seriously than you should.
Story. Oh hell, this is one of the most genious ideas since anime began. What better way to teach world history, than make a comedy-anime? It's like when teachers try to be cool, and your school funds those silly comics about sex-ed and fire safty. Only, this time Japan is quite happy to make a mockery of them selves and everyone else. Bless you, Japan.
But more seriously, of you do not understand who is who, I sugest you look up the characters here or wiki it because the one downfall is that the only real character-intro you get lasts about....5 minutes ofcourse.
More on character? 'Hetalia' is a mix of the japanese's word for 'useless' and Italy, because to be honest, they're not a strong country in war, but by far, a most beautiful and fun one. Just like poor, helpless Italy, each country brings to the forefront their experties, fun and their ever poked at stereo-types. America caught with hamburger in hand blabbers his idiotic ideas, charging full force with little care. Japan is quiet, cryptic and some-what submissive. England is loud, taking American for nothing but a fool. I could go on.
In my honest opinion, a perfect watch to balance up those darker, heavier animes and let your mind rest. Un-likely to be every lisenced you are welcome to take your time and endulge in the lovely humor and that catchy OP that comes at the end of the history-lesson for all ages that is Hetalia
