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is a Japanese webcomic, later adapted as a manga and an anime series, by Hidekaz Himaruya. The series' main presentation is as an often over-the-top allegory of political and historic events as well as more general cultural comparisons. Characters are personifications of countries, regions such as Hong Kong, and micronations such as the Principality of Sealand, with little reference to other national personifications such as Uncle Sam or John Bull. Both positive and negative cultural stereotypes form part of each character's personality. The character roster is large and far from complete, but the main cast could be said to be the countries which made up the Axis powers and Allies of World War II - namely Italy (North Italy in particular), Germany, Japan, United States, England, France, Russia, and China. is a portmanteau combining and The main storyline's events occur during World War II, but the vast majority of the comics take place during other historical events, modern holidays, or at no specific time whatsoever. The series often uses satire and light-hearted comedy to reinterpret well-known events as well as less common historical and cultural trivia. Historical, political, economic, and military interaction between countries is generally represented in ''Hetalia'' as social interactions and misunderstandings between the characters. Himaruya originally created ''Hetalia'' as an online webcomic, and so far six ''tankōbon'' have been published by Gentosha Comics, the first on March 28, 2008, the second on December 10, 2008, the third on May 20, 2010, the fourth on June 30, 2011, and the fifth on July 31, 2012. English translations of the first two volumes have been published by Tokyopop in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Both printed volumes published so far have topped ''The New York Times'' manga best seller list. As of May 2012 the English-language version of the manga was published by Tokyopop via Right Stuf. The series was later adapted into drama CDs, and an anime series created by Studio Deen has also begun streaming online. As of January 8, 2010, the anime series' international distribution is being handled by Funimation Entertainment. ==Main characters== So far, over 60 countries and territories have been depicted. There have also been historical figures depicted, such as Maria Theresa and roman emperors, Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo Da Vinci and Jeanne d' Arc. As well of personifications of other things, like General Winter, the United Nations, Italy's tanks and every country has a Mr. Newspaper. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hetalia: Axis Powers」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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