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Dec 17, 2011
The title "Hetalia" reveals itself the nature of this anime, the combination of "hetare", "useless" on a free translation, and "Italia" is, itself, a cynical reference to the poor outcomes of the italian army on many conflicts on the course of history. So, if you have special bonds to any country, be prepared, watching this anime may be a trial by fire.
The main reason for that is the historically based storyline and the socially accepted esthereotypes that make the characters be who they are.
But, first, I should explain who are these characters and why the history is so relevant for this anime, after all, some
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of you readers may not have heard much of it before.
Hetalia is an anime based on the events occured on WW1 and WW2, mainly. This is valid for the "Axis Powers" season as well as for "World Series" and probably any others that may continue to come on the future. The characters of this anime are none other than countries, for instance: Italia is a kind, foolish young man, that easily surrenders at the sight of battle and puts pasta ahead of any thought, while Germany is a serious, compromised man, that is compromised to his duties and his allies.
The events occuring on the anime are based on actual facts in the most part, and picture in human feelings how countries have related one with another on the dark times of war, or what people from all countries involved think one of the other. One may find the esthereotypization of the characters to be offending, but all pictured still is, for the most part, the truth.
For the technical review now, I shall start with the art. Himaruya's webcomics were for the most part more of scribbles than an actual manga, but the anime is impeccable on the art. The characters are completely congruent to the countries the symbolize, since their appearance portraits the greater part of the people from them.
The music of the anime is also an interesting point, since the ending themes are, at times, sung by specific countries. When it happens, the lyrics are also adjusted to fit the personality of that country. An ending sung by England sounds completely different from one sung by Russia, since these countries are both quite different one of the another.
The jokes involved on the anime may be a bit difficult to understand, since they are based on historic events that one may not have the knowledge necessary to find it funny. But for the most part, the anime either explains, or don't gives much focus to it, and ends up being funny nonethless.
A word of advice, though. As a middle school student, I should warn that, if you watch this anime too much, you might never return to see the world the same way, for instance: If you hear about the "Einschluss", the process of anexation of Austria and Germany during pre-WW2, you may end up seeing the characters on your mind and laughing at the potential hilarious scene resulting from it. That's not a bad thing, and helps to study actually, but I thought you should know beforehand.
You will need to excuse me, but I can't give this anime less than a 10. I find it highly enjoyable and can't help myself but appraising this as one of the greatest anime I have ever seen. Every episode has but 5 minutes of lenght, so you can't possibly have an excuse for not watching.
I hope my review didn't strike as far too long, but there was much to be said on the matter and I feel that I should talk more about it. Also, this is but my second on this website. I hope it was useful and that you enjoy your anime. Domo arigatou gozaimashita.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Dec 15, 2011
I must say that I am not quite the regular ecchi watcher, so my opinion will be stated from the viewpoint of a regular otaku, gomen.
This anime bases on the existence of the Butei, a society of private detectives that function like a creed of law enforcers. I find such plot idea to be really interesting, and the anime explores it with adequate measures.
Now, the male main character, Kinji, is the regular kind of apathic guy, that seems to be almost a cliché on ecchi animes, this attitude of his annoyed me at first, but on the roll of events, he becomes a better person,
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and this is quite pleasant to see.
Saa, I would enter in details regarding the girls involved, but I think it may be better if I refrain myself from doing so and just give a quick insight on her personalities to avoid spoilers. There is, in order of appearance: Shirayuki, a gentle, seemingly innocent girl. Aria, tsundere, loud mouthed and the main character. And, last but not least, Riko, a perverted and twisted girl. They are quite interesting counterparts and all of them have their interesting points... On a side note, Shirayuki is my favourite.
The overall plot is interesting, but gives me a feeling of being far too hurried up, and the ending gave me a feeling that a new season is yet to come, otherwise, this anime leaves many questions in the air, the excess of special powers here and there seems to be a bit too much, I wonder if there should be so much variety for such a short anime. But, all that aside, the anime offers lots of fanservice and many comical scenes too, that gives a good atmosphere between the action packed fight scenes.
What I really feel obliged to compliment, though, is the sound. The music is great and is applied on just the right moments, it fits on the atmosphere swiftly and the participation of May'n is really something else. But, I can't rate it a 10, because I still have this weird feeling that something is off, it is a slight, subtle feeling, but still relevant.
On a final note, the art is very good, I admire the style of the author not only for the characters, but the ambient and guns. Nozaki-san deserves a pat in the shoulder.
This was my first review, I hope it was useful and I am sorry that it turned out to be so long. I appreciate your interest in reading it, domo arigatou gozaimashita.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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