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Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 4

2012-10-04T09:52:48Z

62.171.198.6: /* At Netherlands' */

{{one other use|the fourth volume of the Hetalia manga|other uses|Volume 4 (disambiguation)}}
{{Book
| name = Volume 4
| image = HetaliaVol4.png
| publisher = Gentosha
| released = June 30, 2011
| pages = 132
| isbn = ISBN 978-4-3448-2233-7

| Last volume = [[Gakuen Hetalia Portable Official Visual Fanbook]]
| This volume = [[Volume 4]]
| Next volume = [[Hetalia: Axis Powers: Travel Conversation Book - America Edition - This is the Center of the World!|Travel Conversation Book - America Edition - This is the Center of the World!]]
}}
The fourth volume of ''Hetalia: Axis Powers'' was released in Japan by the publisher Gentosha. It contains several strips from the original webcomic series, as well as new material.

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==Chapters==
An illustrated blurb is included at the beginning of the book talking about the books written about Elephants in different countries - specifically Germany, Japan, America, France, Iceland, Sweden, and Finland.

===Gakuen Hetalia: Go Forth! Newspaper Club!!===
In a story taking place in the ''Gakuen Hetalia'' universe, Germany, Italy, and Japan decide to write a newspaper story about the different clubs. They start with Estonia and Ukraine from the Choral Club, who reveal that their most distinguished feature is being targeted by the Soviet Club (which consists of only Russia). America shows up and begins talking about his "Hero Club" before getting dragged off by Russia. The Gourmet Food-Loving Club shows up and explains their purpose, while Italy reveals that they wouldn't let him join. Finally, England shows up to brag about the magic club, but Romania reveals that they partake in activities such as dressing up like Harry Potter and praying for an abundant harvest. Fed up, Germany thinks about canceling the article, declaring all the school's clubs to be too abnormal.

===Each Battlefield===
This chapter consists of a series of strips following the adventures of Italy, Germany, and Japan. Japan explains the drawbacks to a [[wikipedia:Shuriken|Shuriken]] as a weapon, and Germany and Italy are struck by a coffee shortage and Germany sets out to find a substitute. Later, Italy builds a tank with major design flaws. After attempting to upgrade them, the new versions fill with smoke after taking one shot so Italy decides to leave the top open. Finally, in a flashback to World War I, Germany finds some guns Italy dropped after a big battle and examines them, finding a manual that explains how they work. Initially fascinated, Germany becomes increasingly distressed as how poorly made the gun is becomes more apparent, and declares that whether Italy is an ally or an enemy, you have to worry about him.
====Strips====
;German Trial-and-Error
;I(He)talian War
;I(He)talian War Ver. 2
;What Italy Forgot

===At Netherlands'===
Belgium introduces herself and her brother, Netherlands, to the reader, and admits that her brother's only major flaw is that his stinginess with money. A flashback depicts Netherlands buying lots of fish from Lithuania, only to pickle it with cheap salt and sell it again at an expensive price. Later, Netherlands sells Spain weapons even though he is at war with him, and in both instances Belgium watches from the distance asking him not to be mean. In the present day, Belgium excitedly tells Romano that Netherlands promised to bring Santa Claus, but instead she shows up with Spain in a Santa suit, as the Santa for Netherlands and Belgium comes from Spain.
====Strips====
;This too is Dutch fashion
;Money is the key that opens all doors

===Top Secret===
Seychelles is watching the [[wikipedia:Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton|wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton]], and receives a phone call from England. Seychelles meets him and England asks her a favor - if she can accommodate the Prince and Princess if they go to her home for their honeymoon. Seychelles is overwhelmed and enthusiastically accepts, and England stresses that this is top secret and she can't entrust it to anyone. When she asks if she can at least say it to herself, England relents, but panics when Seychelles ends up turning it into a loud declaration.

===Romano's Diary===
Chibiromano narrates an average day of his life, claiming that Spain is wicked and works him to the bone (when in reality Spain seems to wait on him hand and foot). Romano complains about about how old his clothes are and Spain buys him new clothes. Romano likes his new outfit but refuses to admit it, saying Spain should be grateful he's wearing it at all. Spain takes it in stride but is shown wearing rags, with Belgium watching from the distance telling him to buy clothes for himself too. In a couple of bonus strips, Spain wakes up in a good mood only to discover Romano's wet the bed, and in the modern day Romano asks Spain about all the money he spent on him as a child.
====Strips====
;Romano's Diary
;I-I-I Didn't Do It!

===Grandpa Rome and the Strong Guy===
In Ancient times, Rome sits in on a meeting and spaces out - wondering if there's anyone left out there whose really strong of mind and strength. After briefly falling asleep, he is woken up by a solider arriving and announcing that something's happened in Capua. A man named [[wikipedia:Spartacus|Spartacus]] and a group of gladiators have staged an attacked and escaped Gladiator school. Excited, Rome leaps up and runs off to see while the others continue the meeting, and Germania calls Rome a simpleton.
====Strips====
;Rome, 73 BCE…

===A bientôt (Until We Meet Again)===
A young woman named Lisa travels to France in the Spring of her 19th birthday, and arrives at [[wikipedia:Mont Saint-Michel|Mont Saint-Michel]]. While taking pictures she encounters a man, France, who rushes towards her upon spotting her. France apologizes for overreacting and offers to be her tour guide, which Lisa accepts after he insists. After showing her around a bit, Lisa notices him staring at her, and asks him for his name. France enthusiastically introduces himself, and Lisa begins to wonder whether it was a good idea to come with him. As they walk, France begins to talk about the Hundred Years War, and as the story progresses, he talks about a woman named [[List of historical characters in Hetalia: Axis Powers#Jeanne d'Arc|Jeanne d'Arc]] who gave hope to the king and lead the French army to important victories. After France sadly recounts the circumstances of her death, he reveals he's always hoped that those who have been toyed with by history are reborn into a happy and peaceful life, and is happy his wish has been granted. Before Lisa can ask what he means, he vanishes, and Lisa is left to recount the story to her mother. In a bonus strip, the folklore behind the creation of Mont Saint-Michel is depicted.
====Strips====
;A bientôt (Until We Meet Again)
;Before Mont Saint-Michel was Built

===Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~===
This chapter consists of a series of strips focusing on Taiwan. Taiwan shows Japan Taiwan-style [[wikipedia:O-mikuji|Omikuji]], but after drawing a bad fortune for him, she insists that they should forget about it and do their best tomorrow. China happens upon Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau and goes to say hello. While Hong Kong is happy to see him, the others express disappointment towards him, and Hong Kong explains that they were taking bets on who knew him the best - and he knew that China would wear a tacky Expo T-shirt. Later, Taiwan asks Vietnam to take a photo with her, and drags her to a studio at her home. There, the photo is retouched, and Vietnam is shocked at how large they made the eyes. Finally, the difference between shops for tourists and native Chinese-speakers in Taiwan is explained. Taiwan stops Italy and Germany from going into the local ship, and the three of them watch while China and his citzens crowd the stores and carry out merchandise.
====Strips====
;Super Positive
;Who understands China the most?
;Wonderful Photo Studio
;Memories From a Trip...

===Russia and Friends===
A story set during Russia's childhood, he is pursued by other countries such as The Mongol Empire and the Teutonic Knights. Frightened, he asks for General Winter to save him, but it has no effect as all his assailants have been raised in cold areas. Russia asks Ukraine for advice, but she tells him to say the words "Just bring out the Milk Makers!", which isn't helpful to his situation. Lamenting over his lack of friends, he reaches out to a hamster only for it to attack him. Later, Prussia tells Russia to proclaim his loyalty to him, and crosses a ice-covered pond dispite Russia's warnings. Prussia falls in, but is rescued by Russia, who begins to strangle him as he tells him how stupid he was being. Recapping the days events Russia has defeated the Teutonic Knights, but hopes the next time they come around it will be as friends. Conversely, Prussia claims he was just doing reconnaissance, and decides that Russia's isn't worth the trouble of invading.
====Strips====
;An Older Sister's Magic Words...
;A Wild Friend
;When the Quiet One Gets Angry...
;Journal Entries Dated XX/XX

===Maria Theresa and the Seven Years' War===
After recapping the events from the [[Volume 1]] strip ''[[Volume 1#Chaos at Daybreak|Chaos at Daybreak]]'', Maria Theresa laments over the loss of Silesia. Hungary insists that Prussia will try to steal more from Austria, prompting Maria Theresa to propose that he make an alliance. Upon discovering the nations in question, Austria has a violent outburst and has to be restrained by Hungary. Far away, Prussia expresses shock that Austria's made an alliance with France and Russia, and Frederick II counters with the news that because France has aligned with Austria, England has aligned with them. As Austria begs Maria Theresa to reconsider, France and Russia arrive and Austria does not appear to take it well.

===March Revolution Executive===
In the year 1848, Austria reads about the revolution happening in France, and his citizens declare that they should go about it more elegantly. Upon arriving at the imperial palace, they decide to have a conference to discuss how to improve their lives. In the end, the archduchess slash empress Sophie von Bayern casts out the foreign minister and calls the revolution a success.

===Netherlands and Isolationist Japan===
Netherlands arrives to visit Japan to warn him about America's impending visit, and Osaka briefly tries to convince him to leave. Osaka warns him that he's in peculiar shape, and Netherlands finds Japan curled up on the floor shaking and sensitive to the sun. Netherlands passes on the warning, though Japan reveals that he's expected something like this might happen and seems to have mostly made peace with it. However, he still reacts badly to hearing the word "open" (as in open his ports), and curls himself up in the blanket again and shrinks away. When Osaka comes to check on them, he sees Netherlands trying to wrestle Japan out of his blanket and becomes alarmed. After returning home, Netherlands receives word that Japan has signed a treaty with America and opened his ports.

====Strips====
;Mr. Netherlands is here!
;Netherlands and Japan
;Surrounded Japan
;Come on, open up!
;Netherlands and Belgium
;1854

===Turkey&!===
Turkey sits down and asks Greece how he is doing. However, Greece does not want to talk about his current situation and the two end up fighting... until someone nearby begins playing their drums (and they start to dance). An agitated Cyprus goes to Greece and says that he and Turkey need to learn how to get along. Greece says that he's tried, but recounts some times when they didn't get along which only serves to disturb Cyprus. He conjures up a memory of him spending time with Turkey in a bathhouse, and admits that he found it fun. Meanwhile, Italy and Germany go to visit Turkey, and Turkey recounts how Italy used to beat him up when he was younger, shocking Germany. They visit the Galata Bridge, and a pickpockets grabs Italy's camera and attempts to make a run for it before Turkey stops him.

====Strips====
;Turkey and Greece
;Can’t Resist the Good Feeling
;He Wasn't Incompetent so There's Nothing to be Embarrassed About.
;At Galata Bridge

===Cat Festival===
A younger Austria asks Hungary why Chibitalia is wearing cat ears, and she explains that it is to celebrate the cat festival at Belgium's house. Chibitalia runs into Holy Roman Empire, who is also wearing cat ears, and acts like a cat. Holy Roman Empire finds it amusing and they play for a bit until Chibitalia unexpectedly falls over after being tapped too roughly by Holy Roman Empire, causing him to freak out. In a later time, Germany encounters Austria wearing a pair of cat ears, explaining the cat festival. He takes out another pair of cat ears and begins staring at Germany, Prussia popping up next to him, and Germany laments that he is trapped.

====Strips====
;He Simply Wouldn't Listen
:''(Adapted in the [[Episode 53.5: The Diary of the Awesome Me, Part 2|Axis Powers Fan Disk Bonus Episode]] and [[Episode 54]] of the anime.)''
;The Cats are Spreading

===The Centennial Gift===
Almost two hundred years after America declared independence, England decides to do something for his birthday (despite the topic of America's independence making him ill). He initially decides to fix the crack in the Liberty Bell, but the idea is rejected because his citizens like the crack. He talks about the bicentennial with [[wikipedia:Elizabeth II|the Queen]], who thinks getting America a gift is a good idea, but becomes concerned when acting okay with it makes England ill. On the bicentennial, England frightens America by showing up in a menacing manner, before giving him a commemorative bicentennial version of the Liberty Bell. America is surprised, but happily accepts it. In an omake illustration, England gives America a unicorn which the later cannot see.

====Strips====
;By the way, it's often destroyed in movies...
;Liberty Bell
;The Continental Gift

===Before the International Conference===
Japan greets Germany and Austria as they make their way to the international conference. After Germany remarks about everyone seems to arrive at predictable times. Netherlands arrives, and China arrives early due to waking up early, and the five head to the meeting. As they walk, Austria and China fall behind despite Austria speed-walking. After China finishes his cell phone conversation, he tells Austria that he's still young and should be walking faster.

====Strips====
;Here is the question<nowiki>:</nowiki> What is their order based on?

===Keep on moving!! March Forward, Sealand!===
Sealand reads about the Founding of the Principality of Wy online, and goes to make friends with her. Wy seems to rebuke his attempt at friendship, citing the fact that unlike him, she's been recognized. Latvia hears about Wy being recognized, and calls Sealand to comfort him only to discover that he's become friends with her after all. The call cuts out, as back in Wy's garden, Seborga pops out, hanging upside down from a tree and covered in ketchup. Sealand is frightened, and Wy gets into an argument with Seborga about him breaking into her garden. Finally, Sealand attacks him, and Wy laments that she's been put into the same class as the two of them. On another location, Sealand wakes up on Christmas morning and runs off to find his presents from Santa, only to discover that he was forgotten this year.

====Strips====
;First encounter with Principality of Wy!
;First encounter with Seborga!
;A Wish for Santa

===Another Year at the WBC===
Canada is excited about the beginning of the World Baseball Classic, but becomes unsettled when Cuba wields a bat and decides to use it to beat up America. In Japan, Osaka and the other Prefectures are watching the WBC, but Osaka and Hyogo realize that Okinawa isn't with them. It is revealed that he is at home watching a local high school baseball match instead.

====Strips====
;Another Year at the WBC
;Watching the WBC Together With all the Japanese Prefectures

===Things that Often Happen When Rooming with an American===
A series of strips illustrating the cultural differences when a Japanese person rooms with an American, with the Japan and America characters used as stand-ins. On the day Japan moves in, America announces he's made dinner and unceremoniously puts a meat pack on the table. As their new, everyday lives begin, America points out that a lot of stuff in the Japanese news doesn't seem like actual news, and Japan's odd manner of dressing becomes more apparent. At the same time, America tends to tackle every mess, big or small, with the vacuum cleaner, and America's dancing is shown to be rather intense. At the end of the month, America notes that the water bill has gone up due to Japan's baths, though is enticed by the concept of bathing instead of showering and wonders if they should bathe together to cut costs.

====Strips====
;Variety is Important
;Part 3
;Bathing is the Laundry of Life

===I Was Overwhelmed by Heroines===
Estonia falls asleep at the World Meeting, and upon awaking discovers that all the nations have turned into women (their [[Nyotalia]] counterparts). Upon freaking out at witnessing the interactions of America, England, and Japan, Italy comforts Estonia. Estonia is taken aback by Italy's brazenness and confidence not found in her male counterpart, and she tells Russia to be nicer. After China crawls on top of him and offers him medicine, the "suspicious God who tried to instigate Hungary that one time" appears and tells Estonia that he had granted his wish. As Estonia proclaims that this isn't what he wants, he wakes up to the normal Russia looming over him at the meeting.

===Hetalia-like Food Column===
Scattered throughout the book are one-page omake illustrations called ''Hetalia-like Food Column''. Each page contains the story of an item of food, a method of cooking, or a food-related event that's made a notable impact on a country, continent, and/or culture. Common threads include cultural trends throughout Europe, the entrance into American fast food, and the origin of several ingredients and methods from China.

===May be Useful Tomorrow "Heta Wisdom Foretelling"===
Scattered throughout the book are one-page omake illustrations called ''May be Useful Tomorrow "Heta Wisdom Foretelling"''. Each page contains a piece of random trivia (labeled "useless" information) with the characters from Hetalia in a normally one-panel illustration.

At the end of the book, there is a strip showcasing Himaruya's travels and work in 2010 (including his work on ''[[chibisandate:Chibisan Date|Chibisan Date]]'').

The standard edition of the book came with a comic insert entitled '''Thank You for Purchasing Volume 4!'''. The strip shows the Nordics lining up for a photo commemorating the release of Volume 4, but to Norway's annoyance they discover that Denmark is missing. It turns out he is off trying to become closer friends with Germany, and Norway proposes that they use a drawing attached to a stick in his place.

==Special Edition Booklet==
[[File:Hetalia4 tokuso.jpg|thumb|x200px|left|Cover of Japanese Special Edition Booklet.]]
===Bonus Manga===
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==Release==
The fourth volume was released by Gentosha on June 30, 2011.

<gallery widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
File:HetaliaVol4SE.png|Japanese Special Edition (Gentosha)<br>''Released on June 30, 2011''
File:HetaliaVol4Polish.png|Polish Edition (Studio JG)<br>''Released on March 20, 2012''
File:BacksidecoverVol4.jpg|Back cover of Japanese Special Edition (Gentosha)<br>
</gallery>

==Notes==

{{Manga}}

[[Category:Books]]
[[Category:Volumes]]

Latvia

2012-10-04T09:48:31Z

62.171.198.6: /* Prussia */

{{Nation
| name = Latvia<br>ラトビア
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Latvia.PNG
| country = [[Image:LatviaFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Latvia|Republic Of Latvia (Latvijas Republika)]]
| human = [[Human names#Latvia|Raivis Galante]] (ライヴィス・ガランテ ''Raivisu Garante'')
| age = 15<ref>{{cite web|title=(cache) 【ジョルジュ長岡を心の底から愛でまくるサイト】　キタユメ。　【まゆ毛がステキ】|archiveurl=http://horror-vacui.net/hetarchive/extra/cache2.htm|archivedate=???|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=October 2006|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| birthday = November 18<ref name="Vol1Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers|publisher=Gentosha|page=85|isbn=978-4-3448-1275-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond
| eyes = Violet (manga), Blue (anime)
| height = 140 cm (4'5 ft est)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://i.imgur.com/hoUTq.gif|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=Height chart from around 2008. (Deleted from Himaruya's blog)|access date = June 22, 2012}}</ref>

| volume = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Chapter 4: Pact of Steel''
| game = [[Gakuen Hetalia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Volume 2]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 29]] (speaking)

| japanese = [[Rie Kugimiya]] (''Hetalia Drama CD: Volume 2''), [[Kokoro Tanaka]] (anime)
| english = [[Ryan Reynolds]]
}}
'''Latvia''' (ラトビア ''Ratobia'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. In 2008, Himaruya gave out human names to some of the characters and Latvia received the name '''[[Human names#Latvia|Raivis Galante]]''' (ライヴィス・ガランテ ''Raivisu Garante'').

==Attributes==
[[File:LatviaChibi.png|thumb|150px|left|A 'chibi' version of Latvia.]]
===Appearance===
Latvia has short, curly blond hair and violet eyes (sometimes colored dark blue). In his WWII appearances, he usually wears a maroon military uniform with brown epaulettes.

He is the shortest of the Baltic trio, though he was drawn somewhat taller in his earlier appearances in the webcomic and originally had thicker eyebrows. His uniform also originally had frog clasps in the front (rather than simple buttons) and he wore tall boots.
===Personality and Interests===
The youngest of the three Baltics, he is withdrawn and a crybaby due to the series of unfortunate events he's experienced in life. He is often pushed around by [[Russia]], who he tried and failed to cut ties with. He loves poetry and romance novels. In character notes, Latvia is called a "hidden genius" who manages to do things that seem impossible. However, he often does not partake in these endeavors unless ordered, so has slacked off as of late.

Despite being rather young in physical age, Latvia's profile also states that he drinks a lot of alcohol. This is further elaborated on in the '''Hetalia Desktop Buddies''', where he states that he is able to drink up to forty cups of alcohol at his best. He also seems fairly knowledgeable about many other countries, knowing at least basic information on several of them upon being asked (though, when asked about Russia he simply shivered saying he didn't want to hear his name.)

==Relationships==
===Estonia===
''Main article: [[Estonia]]''

Despite both being Baltic states, they are not brothers and have little in common. Character notes reveal that Latvia and Estonia are in a "mild battle" over the origin of the Christmas tree. Estonia seems to care for Latvia's wellbeing, as he will often yell out Latvia's name if Latvia is in danger or simply in a bad situation. In the Sealand and Latvia Desktop Mascots, Sealand pointed out that he doesn't actually know much about Estonia, which upset Latvia somewhat.

===Prussia===
''Main article: [[Prussia]]''

Though they've been shown as having little interaction in canon, it's said that Latvia hates the Teutonic Knights, one of Prussia's younger incarnations. In more recent times, Prussia had pet Latvia and found his hair very pleasing to the touch. Latvia also mentioned that he and Prussia worked together not long ago, presumably meaning when they were both part of the Soviet union.

===Sealand===
''Main article: [[Sealand]]''

Though Latvia stabbed him with a flower when they first met at a world meeting, the two quickly managed to become close friends, due to their similarity of being small nations that weren't taken very seriously. Latvia attempts to act as an older brother and mentor figure to Sealand, but his own insecurities and worries tend to get in the way.

==Appearances==
[[Image:LatviaAnime.png|thumb|right|Latvia in Episode 29.]]
===Anime===
Latvia first appeared in [[Episode 01]] at the '''Meeting Of The World''', where he was being bullied by [[Russia]] and [[Belarus]], the latter holding a knife to his back. He officially appears in [[Episode 29]] with the other two Baltics, speaking for the first time.

His design in the anime adaptation was altered slightly, with his light blond hair having been changed to a darker shade, while his violet eyes were changed to an aqua blue. Though Latvia was originally voiced by [[Rie Kugimiya]] in his appearance in [[Hetalia Drama CD: Volume 2]], he is instead voiced by [[Kokoro Tanaka]] in the anime series.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the date for Latvia's declaration of independence from Russia and Germany, '''November 18th, 1918'''.<ref name="Vol1Profile"/> Latvia would later wind up occupied by both Soviet and Nazi forces in 1940 and 1941 respectively, before being reoccupied by the Soviet Union in 1944. While it announced its renewed independence from the union in 1990, it took a year for it to actually be restored.
*The "desktop mascot" of Latvia reveals that he has an apparent dislike for things such as the [[wikipedia:Livonian Order|Livonian Order]], [[wikipedia:Alexander Lukashenko|Alexander Lukashenko]], the [[wikipedia:Teutonic Order|Teutonic Order]], and [[wikipedia:Cossack|Cossacks]].
*Latvia has commented, after Russia asked why he was so short, that it was because of Russia pressing down on his head every day. If he did not, Latvia would be ten centimeters taller than he is now.
*In volume 4 [[Estonia]] stated that Latvia was also a member of the Academy Choral Club along with [[Ukraine]] and [[Lithuania]]. He also states that the Academy's Soviet Union club is targeting them, however [[Russia]] confirms that the Soviet Union club has disbanded.

==References==
<div style="font-size:92%">{{Reflist|2}}</div>

{{CharacterIndex|continent=EUROPE}}
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Male Characters]]
[[Category:Manga Characters]]
[[Category:Game Characters]]
[[Category:Drama CD Characters]]
[[Category:Anime Characters]]
[[Category:Baltic Characters]]

Sweden

2012-10-04T09:41:24Z

62.171.198.6: /* Denmark */

{{Nation
| name = Sweden<br>スウェーデン
| continent = EUROPE
| image = Sweden0.png
| country = [[Image:SwedenFlag.png]] [[wikipedia:Sweden|Kingdom Of Sweden (Konungariket Sverige)]]
| human = [[Human names#Sweden|Berwald Oxenstierna]] (ベールヴァルド・オキセンスシェルナ)
| age = 21
| gender = Male
| birthday = June 06<ref name="Vol2Profile">{{cite book|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|year=2008|title=ヘタリア Axis Powers 2|trans_title= Hetalia: Axis Powers 2|publisher=Gentosha|page=19|isbn=978-4-3448-1514-8}}</ref>
| hair = Blond (manga), Brown/Blonde (anime)
| eyes = Green/Blue (manga), Brown/Blue (anime)
| height = 182cm (5' 11.6")<ref name="Height">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/sfn.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=スーさんと僕と身長差|accessdate = April 28, 2012|trans_title=Height difference between Su-san and me}}</ref>

| volume = [[Volume 1]]
| strip = ''Sve and I''
| game = [[Osōji Prussia]]
| dramacd = [[Hetalia Drama CD: Volume 2]]
| anime = [[Episode 01]] (cameo)<br>[[Episode 14]] (speaking)

| japanese = [[Keikou Sakai]]
| english = [[Robert McCollum]]
}}
'''Sweden''' (スウェーデン ''Suweiden'') is a supporting character in the series '''Hetalia: Axis Powers'''. In 2008, Himaruya gave human names to some of the characters and he received the name '''[[Human names#Sweden|Berwald Oxenstierna]]''' (ベールヴァルド・オキセンスシェルナ ''Bēruvarudo Okisensusheruna'').

==Attributes==
[[File:Chibi_Sweden.png|thumb|left|150px|A 'chibi' version of Sweden. Shown in Hidekaz Himaruya's blog.]]
===Appearance===
Sweden has short, light blond hair and greenish-blue eyes. He wears a long blue overcoat that appears to be the naval uniform of the 2nd commander from 1920, along with a matching hat, a black shirt and tie, and black pants, gloves, boots, and a Nordic Cross necklace under his shirt; he also wears glasses. He is the tallest of all five Nordics; there is approximately a 12cm difference between him and [[Finland]] (the latter standing at about '''170cm''', which would make Sweden '''182cm''').<ref name="Height"/> He is the same height as [[Russia]].

===Personality and Interests===
Sweden was once a [[wikipedia:Viking|viking]] and was known throughout his life under numerous titles such as "The Lion of Northern Europe"<ref name="2007Profile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/hetaria/sw.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=2006-2007 Character Profiles|accessdate = September 16, 2012}}</ref>, "The Conqueror Of The Baltic Sea"<ref name="2007Profile"/>, and "The Supreme Ruler of Scandinavia"<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>. In [[Hetalia Drama CD Interval Vol. 3: Nordic Five!]], Finland implied that Sweden is very strong, for he was able to defeat seven countries alone, only with Finland as his ally during the battle with [[Lithuania]] and [[Poland]].<ref name="Nordic5DramaCD">{{cite web|title=Hetalia Drama CD Interval Vol. 3: Nordic Five! Track 2- The Case of Sweden Beating up Denmark Too Many Times (Translation)|url=http://hetalia.livejournal.com/12307988.html|date=August 14, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> In modern times, he now stands neutral in military matters; he has calmed down and currently puts his strength into welfare.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/> He is silent and difficult to understand<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>; his taciturnity is due to the fact that he was born in a cold area<ref name="2007Profile"/>. Deep down, he is actually quite playful, but it's rarely shown because of his intimidating aura.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>

His hobbies include making furniture and art.<ref name="2007Profile"/><ref name="Vol2Profile"/> It is said that his canned [[wikipedia:Surströmming|Surströmming]] can be used as a deadly weapon.<ref name="2007Profile"/><ref name="Vol3Profile">{{cite book|last=Hidekaz|first=Himaruya|year=2010|title=Axis Powers ヘタリア 3|trans_title=Axis Powers Hetalia 3|publisher=Gentosha|page=19|isbn=978-4-3448-1938-2|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref> He speaks in a Tohoku accent, often translated as grunts and truncated words.

Despite his silence, he apparently takes interest in arguments and debates.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>

==Relationships==
===Denmark===
''Main Article: [[Denmark]]''

Denmark once ruled over Sweden and Finland, but Sweden grew aggravated by his control and his refusal to listen. Sweden finally snapped and ran away from their home.<ref name="SveandI">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ssan.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「スーさんと家出」|accessdate = September 16, 2012|trans_title=Su-san and I}}</ref> .A set of strips on Himaruya's blog suggest that Denmark challenged Sweden a number of times, though they also suggest his defeats.<ref>{{cite web|title=デンマークさんがスウェーデンさんに殴りかかりすぎな件について|url=http://himaruya.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-877.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=September 11, 2010|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>

===Finland===
''Main Article: [[Finland]]''

The two were once under the control of [[Denmark]], but managed to escape.<ref name="SveandI"/> From that point, the two began living with each other; because of this, Sweden considers him to be his "wife" (though Finland denies such relation).<ref name="SveandI2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ssan.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=「北欧の暴れん坊スーさんに振り回される」|accessdate = September 16, 2012|trans_title=The Violent Su-san of Northern Europe Takes a Swing}}</ref> Finland later fell under the control of [[Russia]] for some time; he stated that he felt more "free" there, though he quickly added that it was more fun being together with Sweden.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/nikkimanga5.htm|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=スーさんといっしょ|accessdate = September 12, 2012|trans_title=Together with Su-san}}</ref>

Finland often refers to Sweden as "Su-san" for short in the strips.

===Sealand===
''Main Article: [[Sealand]]''

Sweden's adoptive son, whom he bought from an auction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/ea.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=シーランド君です！|accessdate = September 16, 2012|trans_title=It's Sealand-kun!}}</ref> He also has partial custody of [[Latvia]] and [[Estonia]].<ref name="SveandI2"/>

In one strip, after Sealand ignored his "papa" in favor of playing video games and watching TV, Sweden came up with a solution: He wrote "England" on a box, placed the box over Sealand, and began shaking it (while Sealand made noises like "Please stop it!!"). Sweden called it a '''Dambolis'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.jp/himaruya/seakun.html|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|title=ダンボリスの作り方まとめ|accessdate = February 8, 2012|trans_title=The Creation of Dambolis}}</ref>

==Appearances==
===Anime===
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Sweden is first seen in a brief cameo in [[Episode 01]], sitting next to [[Finland]] in the meeting room. He later appears in [[Episode 14]] as one of the many characters stuck in line at the supermarket, and comments on what a peaceful day it is.

His character design was altered slightly for the anime; his blond hair changed to a light brown while his eyes became a darker brown, matching the way he appeared in the '''Meeting of the World''' strip. However, in [[Episode 69]], his appearance was changed to fit his original design, as his hair was given a "yellow hue" similar to Finland's.

==Trivia==
*His birthday corresponds with the [[wikipedia:National Day of Sweden|National Day of Sweden]], also known as '''Swedish Flag Day'''.<ref name="Vol2Profile"/>
*It has been said by [[Hidekaz Himaruya]] that Sweden is homosexual. It has also been said that he only acts that way towards [[Finland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MoeKan scanlations + a few interesting old bits of trivia|archiveurl=http://z15.invisionfree.com/Hetayume_Forums/index.php?showtopic=22|archivedate=November 8, 2009|last=Himaruya|first=Hidekaz|date=2007|accessdate=December 6, 2011}}</ref> Sweden seems to be the only character with a confirmed sexuality.

==References==
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