Italia
main character
ONA
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 26, 2010 – March 11, 2011
- Season
- Spring 2010
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Bob Shirohata
- Original creator
- Hidekazu Himaruya
- Music
- Conisch
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical100%Parody92%Educational79%Ensemble Cast79%Slapstick79%Primarily Male Cast70%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things60%Chibi30%Anthropomorphism20%Politics20%
overview details
Synopsis
Based on a popular web-released manga series by Hidekazu Himaruya, this has been described as a "cynical gag" story set in Europe in the years between WW1 and WW2 (1915-1939), using exaggerated caricatures of the different nationalities as portrayed by a gaggle of bishōnen. For example, the Italia Veneziano character is into pasta and women. The Deutsche (German) bishi loves potatoes and sausages, and Nippon is an otaku boy. Installments of the manga have jumped back and forth in setting from the ancient times to modern-day geopolitics. The manga's title comes the Japanese words for "useless" (hetare) and Italy (Italia). (Source: ANI)
Should you watch Hetalia World Series?
Hetalia World Series has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 40% of 7,652 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 highest-rated anime of 2010, and #1 most popular anime of 2010 on AniList.
Of the 13.6K AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 11.5K have finished it.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially historical, parody, educational, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
48 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hidekazu Himaruya
- Director
- Bob Shirohata
- Music
- Conisch
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Hetalia Axis Powers (2009)
- Watch next: Hetalia: The Beautiful World (2013)
- Optional extras: Hetalia World Series Extra Episodes
Related entries
If you like Hetalia World Series
Hetalia World Series FAQ
How many episodes does Hetalia World Series have?
Hetalia World Series has 48 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Hetalia World Series?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 24 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Hetalia World Series finished?
Yes. Hetalia World Series has finished airing — the final episode aired March 11, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Hetalia World Series?
Yes — the story continues in Hetalia: The Beautiful World (2013).
What should I watch before Hetalia World Series?
Watch Hetalia Axis Powers first — Hetalia World Series is a direct sequel.
Is Hetalia World Series based on a manga?
Yes. Hetalia World Series adapts the manga by Hidekazu Himaruya.
Who animated Hetalia World Series?
Hetalia World Series was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Bob Shirohata.
Where can I watch Hetalia World Series?
Hetalia World Series is listed on Tubi TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.