Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 3

This article is about the third volume of the Hetalia manga. For other uses, see Volume 3 (disambiguation).

Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 3
Volume Information
Publisher	Gentosha
Released	May 20, 2010
Pages	132
Size	A5
ISBN	ISBN 978-4-3448-1938-2
Chronology
Character CD Perfect Guide Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 3 Animation Official Guide

The third 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.

Contents

Chapters

Track.0 - UNITED STATES of HETALIA (UNITED STATES of HETALIA)

Germany and Italy stake out England's camping ground, but Italy gets bored and keep telling Germany jokes. Germany scolds Italy and tells him to be quiet, but it is revealed that England's been aware that they're there because they've been so loud. Later, Germany reveals that they are stranded on an island without alcohol, and Italy rejoices at his lack of responsibility. Their new ally Japan arrives, and becomes uncomfortable at Italy's absence of pants. After this results in Germany fighting with Italy once again, Japan struggles to come up with something positive to say about them in his report.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 87 of the anime series.

Track.1 - Salted Salmon, Germany, and I (塩ジャケとドイツさんと私, Shio Jake to Doitsu-san to Watashi, trans. "Me, Germany-san and the Salted Salmon" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Germany and Italy visit Japan for his National Foundation Day, and Japan reminisces about how old he's gotten and the aches and pains that come with it. At training, Germany announces that he will be regulating their diet, with Japan growing alarmed that he can no longer eat his favorite salty foods. Germany works Japan extra hard, and Italy discovers a Doctor's note advising more exercise and a better diet. That night, Germany goes to a bar and refuses a drink after seeing Japan solemnly eating a tomato. Shocked, Prussia tries in vain to get Germany to drink, and Italy arrives and tries to get them to stop going to extremes. After initially refusing, they agree with Italy, though Italy admonishes Japan for eating Salted Salmon.

This chapter is a reprinted (with minor revisions) version of the webcomic "National Foundation Day" and a redrawn version of the webcomic "Salted Salmon". It was later adapted in Episode 78, Episode 79, and Episode 80 of the anime series.

Track.2 - Synopsis・The Circumstances with European Cars (前略・欧州車事情, Zenryaku Ōshū-sha jijō, trans. "The European Car Fiasco" in the Tokyopop edition.)

In a series of strips about cars and travel, Italy offers Japan a ride home, and a traumatized Japan vows to build a much safer car. Italy borrows Germany's car (the "Kübelwagon") without asking, and has it modified so that it can retreat quickly when the enemy appears. When demonstrating the other changes, Italy presses the eject button which sends him flying up into the sky. A traumatized Germany is convinced he is "among the stars now", but soon spots him in a nearby tree. Japan informs Germany of his intention to visit Italy's house, and on his return has picked up many of Italy's mannerisms.

This chapter is a redrawn version of a strip from "Japan Bonus Comic", the webcomic "Germany, Italy and the Kubelwagen" from Comic Diary Summary Part 10, and the webcomic "It's Seriously Contagious!" from Comic Diary Summary Part 3. It was later adapted in Episode 61, Episode 63, and Episode 91 of the anime series.

Track.3 - Let's Think About the G8 Members!! (G8メンバーについて考えようぜ！！, G8 menbā ni tsuite kangaeyou ze!!, trans. "Let's Learn About the G8 Members!" in the Tokyopop edition.)

At a G8 Meeting, England brings up the idea of trimming down membership, looking pointedly at Russia. Russia begins to eat the manga symbols indicating England's glare, and says that the membership number is fine the way it is. Canada tries to speak up, but France recommends that they add Spain to the group. America doesn't like the idea, but Germany agrees on the condition that he replaces France. Japan watches the proceedings, and spots Italy off to the side playing with a cat.

This comic is a reprinted version of the webcomic "Let's Think About the G8 Members!". It was later adapted in the audio track "Mini Drama: Let's Talk About The G8 Members" from Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 7 - Russia, and Episode 82 of the anime series.

Track.4 - England, Dreaming About the Past (イギリス、昔の夢を見る, Igirisu, Mukashi no yume o miru, trans. "England Dreams of the Good Old Days" in the Tokyopop edition.)

England falls asleep at a meeting of the Allied Powers and dreams about spending time with a young America. England avoids talking about France, and cooks America a meal of roast beef. While eating, America asks England if what he is eating would be considered "delicious", and a stunned England insists that it is. Afterwards, England announces that he is leaving, and America becomes very upset. England reassures him he'll return soon, and when he does he discovers that America's grown substantially. Back at the meeting, France notices that England is asleep, and America says they should just let England rest. But England begins to say something about him wetting the bed, so America wakes him up.

This comic is a redrawn version of the webcomic "America and England" as well as "A Timeless Question" from Comic Diary Summary Part 6. It was later adapted in Episode 25, Episode 47, and Episode 84 of the anime series.

Track.5 - Can't Escape from Italy (イタリアから出られない, Itaria kara de rarenai, trans. "You Can't Escape From Italy" in the Tokyopop edition.)

England is captured by the Italy brothers, who lock him and and begin arguing over who had the responsibility of handling the situation. While they are fighting, England digs his way out and the brothers fall asleep. On his way out however, he sticks out so much that he is easily spotted by Germany, who recaptures him to Romano's anger. Germany lectures the brothers on what they should do, and England digs his way out again. With the help of a spy named Howard, England disguises himself as an Italian but doesn't act like one, so Germany captures him again. England asks Germany how he was found out, and while Germany is distracted England escapes yet again. England acts like an Italian this time, but sits orders roast beef at a restaurant which leads to his capture.

This comic is reprinted version of the webcomic "Can't Escape from Italy". It was later adapted in Episode 84, Episode 85, and Episode 86 of the anime series.

Track.6 - To Create Better Products in Northern Europe (北欧でいい製品をつくるには, Hokuō de ī seihin o tsukuru ni wa, trans. "Making a Good Product in Northern Europe" in the Tokyopop edition.)

A short strip showing the production process of Goods within Nordic Europe. Finland designs the product, Sweden makes the product, Denmark sells the product, and Norway gives criticism. At the end, Iceland is eating with Mr. Puffin, and asks the audience if they were expecting him to do something.

This comic is a redrawn version of the webcomic "To Create Nice Products in Northern Europe". It was later adapted in Episode 79 of the anime series.

Track.7 - Chatty Nordics (ぐだぐだ北欧, Gudaguda Hokuō, trans. "Northern European Small Talk" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Iceland receives test results back that confirm that he is Norway's brother. While Iceland expresses disappointment that he wasn't descended from a native people, the rest of the Nordics express excitement at the news. Norway reveals that they had made an agreement that if they were related, Iceland would call him "onii-chan" (big brother in the English translation) like he used to when he was little. Denmark and Finland are extremely amused by this, and Norway insists that Iceland hold up his end of the bargain. Upset, Iceland leaves, but calls him "onii-chan" as promised, albeit while giving a thumbs down.

This comic is a reprinted version of the webcomic "Wordy Nordic Comic". It was later adapted in Extra Episode 1 of the anime series.

Track.8 - I Am Switzerland (我が輩はスイスである, Wagatomogara wa Suisudearu)

In a series of strips focusing on Switzerland, France expresses his jealousy over his economic stability. Taken aback, Switzerland explains the only way he could survive when he was born was to rely on foreign capital and odd jobs, and it took hundreds of years to get where he is today. Having ignored most of what he said, France decides to open is own bank, but once everything is in place the workers go on strike. Additionally, Switzerland and Germany attempt to comfort Romano when there's a pasta shortage, and Japan thinks about the kind of person he had expected Switzerland to be.

This chapter is a redrawn version of the middle portion of the webcomic "In Just Two Minutes, You Can Grasp the Exterior of the European Economy", as well as "Pasta and Curls" from Comic Diary Summary Part 9, and "Japan's view on Switzerland" from Comic Diary Summary Part 5. It was later adapted in Episode 62 and Episode 88 of the anime series.

Track.9 - Crossing Through the Year 1000 (1000年の時を超えて, 1000-Nen no toki o koete, trans. "1000 Years in No Time" in the Tokyopop edition.)

In the year 1000, Catholic nations in Europe fear that the new millennium marks the end of days. France is convinced that he is going to hell, and seeks out England to live out his lifelong dream of conquering him. Thinking that he's going to die anyway, England complies, and they are both shocked when the year passes without incident. In 1999, Japan expresses his fear about the end of days, which only serves to bring back memories for France and England.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 85 of the anime series.

Track.10 - Boss Spain and Chibi Romano (スペイン親分とちびロマーノ, Supein Oyabun to Chibi Romāno, trans. "Big Boss Spain and Chibi Romano" in the Tokyopop edition.)

After a long conflict with France over Italy, Spain declares victory and retains custody of Romano, who proves difficult to take care of. During a Spanish lesson, Romano is disinterested in usual, but perks up when Belgium arrives and asks her for a kiss in Spanish. Spain reflects on the difficulties in taking care of Romano, from the geographic distance to invasion threats from France and the Ottoman Empire. Feeling unsure of what to do, he goes to consult with Austria, only to be struck at how well behaved Chibitalia is, resulting in him begging for a trade. Upon returning home, Romano is upset and Spain apologizes, only to learn that Romano has wet himself in the house. Austria comes by later to check on them, and sees Spain and Romano at each others throats, as well as Netherlands watching everything from the shadows. The story ends with the Ottoman Empire leaving to go wreak havoc all through Europe.

This chapter is a reconceived version of the webcomic "Boss Spain's Control of Southern Italy". It was later adapted in Episode 61 and Episode 94 of the anime series.

Track.11 - The Revenge of Medieval England's Clothes and Hair (イギリス　中世の髪と服　R(リベンジ), Igirisu chūsei no kami to fuku R (ribenji), trans. "The Revenge of England's Fashion Fiasco" in the Tokyopop edition.)

A follow-up to "Medieval England's Clothes and Hair" from Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 2. As England vows to look cooler than France, the later shows up wearing a long, feminine tunic which is all the rage in 11th century Europe. England decides this is one trend he can live without, and France expresses disappointment as he's made one in his size. France shows off his clothes to Spain, who praises it in an over-the-top manner (Romano revealing that Spain is just giving him lip service). England goes to spy on the French kids in order to steal trends, but ends up running into a man wearing a codpiece.

This chapter is a reprinted version of the second half of the webcomic "Medieval England's Clothes and Hair". It was later adapted in the audio track "Medieval England's Clothes And Hair" from Hetalia: Axis Powers Character CD Vol. 5 - France, and in Episode 93 of the anime series.

Track.12 - China's Premature Age of Exploration (中国さんの一足早すぎる大航海時代, Chūgoku-san no Hitoashi Hayasugiru Daikōkaijidai, trans. "China's (Slightly Premature) World Tour")

China and Zheng He return home after an expedition, carrying several gifts from nations they've visited across the world. China goes to present all the gifts to the emperor, which all turn out to be exotic animals, leading the Emperor to conclude that China only brought back things he thought were cute. Afterwards, China naps and explains that he's not going out again, explaining that it's too much trouble and the only riches he needs are in his heart (and traveling is too expensive).

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 83 of the anime series.

Track.13 - More!! Go Sealand! (もっと！！すすめシーランド！, Motto!! Susume shīrando!, trans. "Go! Sealand! (Again!)" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Sealand discovers that Iceland is selling himself on eBay, and is thrilled he's found someone in the same situation as him. When Sealand finds him he gives this big speech about being a mentor figure, but Iceland has no idea what he is talking about and Sealand ends up crying on the phone to Latvia. Later, Sealand asks Japan to make him like someone in a Tokusatsu (Japanese superhero) show. While England tries to explain that it doesn't work like that, Japan tells him to close his eyes for thirty seconds and turns him into one. Sealand's enthusiasm is short-lived when his "Rocket Punch" flies out and hits Latvia but won't come back.

This comic is a reprinted version of the webcomic "Sealand&!". It was later adapted in Episode 84 and Episode 86 of the anime series.

Track.14 - My Awesome Memorial (おれさまメモリアル, Ore-sama Memoriaru)

In this introductory strip, Prussia expresses his frustration at Austria and Hungary, and decides to unleash his secret weapon - his collection of diaries. Prussia begins reading, and gushes over how cute of a kid he was (with the narration disagreeing).

This comic is a reprinted section of the webcomic "Liechtenstein's Doting Older Brother Journal". It was also adapted in Episode 53 of the anime series.

Track.15 - My Awesome Diary (おれさまにっき, Ore-sama nikki, trans. "My Awesome Diary Part 1" in the Tokyopop edition.)

A follow-up to "My Awesome Memorial". In Book 128, Prussia reads about when a young Hungary asks him to protect Transylvania from the Cumans. The young Prussia runs off in the middle of the briefing, and Hungary expresses shock when he returns almost instantly, claiming victory and declaring ownership of Transylvania. Later, a badly beaten up Prussia warns Poland not to "screw around with that Hungary bastard."

This comic is a reprinted section of the webcomic "Liechtenstein's Doting Older Brother Journal". It was also adapted in Episode 53 of the anime series.

Track.16 - My Awesome Diary Part 2 (おれさまにっき　その２, Ore-sama nikki sono 2)

A follow-up to "My Awesome Diary". In Book 158, Prussia comes across Hungary, who is wondering how "he" can beat Turkey. Hungary tells him to go away, but Prussia says he can talk to him if he wants. Hungary thinks he might be sick and his chest has been hurting. Prussia grope's Hungary's chest, declaring that he's hound his weak spot, but is thrown when he realizes how soft Hungary's chest is. Suspicious, Prussia asks Hungary if he has a penis, much to Hungary's amusement. Hungary asks why Prussia is wondering, and that they'll both grow ones when they're older, much to Prussia's horror. Prussia tries to explain to Hungary that it doesn't work that way, but she's called away for battle. Prussia gives up and goes to church to confess his sins.

This comic is a reprinted section of the webcomic "Liechtenstein's Doting Older Brother Journal". It was also adapted in the episode "My Awesome Diary Part 2" of the anime series.

Track.17 - The Yoke of Tartar (タタールのくびき, Tatāru no ku-biki)

A young Lithuania comes across a young Russia standing out in the snow, and warns him that he'll freeze to death if he stays out there. Lithuania's dog begins barking frantically, and Lithuania apologizes, though Russia doesn't seem to mind. He explains that he's under Tatar control, and it's a struggle to survive, but one day he'll be a big, powerful country, and the two of them will be friends. Lithuania offers to be his friend now, but Russia insists that he doesn't have enough power yet, before disappearing into the forest.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 89 of the anime series.

Track.18 - Eastern Europe While Totally Being Pushed Around by Poland! (ポーランドに振り回されながら東欧しっ！, Pōrando ni furimawasa renagara Tōō shi~tsu!, trans. "Back When Poland Pushed Around Eastern Europe" in the Tokyopop edition.)

A young Lithuania introduces himself to the reader, and explains his current situation while Prussia throws things at him and eventually attacks him. Next, a young Hungary is shown returning from a fight with Turkey, and she spots Lithuania making arrows in preparation for battle. Sympathizing with him, Hungary offers to give him a low-down on his enemies. Hungary gives basic information about the Ottoman Empire, Wallachia, and the Ulus of Jochi, the later of which reminds Lithuania of his brief encounter with Russia. Finally, Hungary tells him about this "super irritating guy" who goes by "The Teutonic Knight" right as Prussia hits Lithuania with an arrow.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 92 of the anime series.

Track.19 - The First Time the Poland Rule Was Used! (はじめてのポーランドルール発動！, Hajimete no Pōrando rūru hatsudō!, trans. "The World's First Poland Rule" in the Tokyopop edition.)

In 15th Century Europe, Lithuania is surrounded by strong countries and empires. While the country has grown, King Wladyslaw II knows he cannot let his guard down as Lithuania keeps getting beaten up, and decides to form an alliance through marriage. Upon hearing the news of the upcoming meeting, Poland freaks out, as he is uncomfortable with strangers. When Lithuania's party arrives, though, he appears refined, much to his king's relief. However, he seems to lose it and asks to see Lithuania's penis, shocking everyone.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 95 of the anime series.

Track.20 - 15th Century Chibitalia (15世紀　ちびちゃんち, 15 Seiki chibi-chan chi)

Holy Roman Empire goes to inspect Venice in disguise, and sees a flustered man arrive and lead Chibitalia away. The man shows Chibitalia his new boat, which has become stuck in the narrow canal, and Chibitalia decides to impose a ban on large, clunky boats. The man attempts to bribe Chibitalia with snacks, and it briefly seems to work, but when asked Chibitalia still insists on the ban.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 88 of the anime series.

Track.21 - The Tale of the Iron Wolf (アイアンウルフの話, Aian'urufu no hanashi)

Poland and Lithuania each tell stories about their capitals. Poland tells one about a dragon that used to live in the basement of Kraków Castle, and the smartest prince in the country went to go slay it. An epic battle ensued, and the prince killed the dragon by tricking it into eating sulfur, becoming the country's national hero. In Lithuania's story, Duke Gediminas was hunting in a forest said to be holy, and had a strange dream when he went to sleep that night. He saw a giant iron-clad wolf howling at the top of a hill, which according to a priest, symbolized an iron wall that no enemy could pass. As a result, Vilnius, with it's iron walls, was declared the capital. As Lithuania finishes his story, he realizes that Poland isn't listening that closely.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 96 of the anime series.

Track.22 - The Ruler of Scandinavia and The King of Eastern Europe (北欧の覇者と東欧の王者, Hokuō no hasha to Tōō no ōja, trans. "The Conqueror of Northern Europe and the Champion of Eastern Europe" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Finland and Sweden wait on the battle field for their opponents, Poland and Lithuania, to arrive. Before it begins, Finland tells Sweden about a battle he witnessed between them and the Teutonic Knights. Finland describes Lithuania as a capable and seasoned warrior, which acknowledging Poland as lacking in battle skills. However, in this battle it appeared that Lithuania had abandoned Poland, and just as the Teutonic Knights were ready to claim victory, Lithuania returned for a surprise attack. After Finland finishes the story, the battle is ready to begin, but Sweden decides that they should go home. Later that night, Finland demands to know why they retreated, but Sweden won't give a straight answer.

This comic is a reprinted version of the webcomic "Polish-Swedish Wars". It was also adapted in the episode "The Ruler of Scandinavia and The King of Eastern Europe" of the anime series.

Track.23 - What Happened After Tannenburg (タンネンベルク後日談, Tan'nenberuku gojitsu-dan)

A follow-up to "The Ruler of Scandinavia and The King of Eastern Europe". Prussia flees from Lithuania and Poland in defeat, but they chase him and he barricades himself in a building. Lithuania and Poland are prepared to wait for him to come out, but they realize that they need to go home to harvest the fields. The crops turn out great, but they have trouble selling them because they can't compete with Netherlands' cheap prices. They attempt to lower the price but still no one buys, and they wonder what they're doing wrong as Hungary shows up talking about potatoes, corns and other crops from the new world.

The beginning of this comic is a reprint of the webcomic "What Happened After Tannenburg".

Track.24 - My Awesome Desperation (おれさまひっし, Ore-sama hisshi, trans. "My Awesome Struggle" in the Tokyopop edition.)

A follow-up to "My Awesome Diary Part 2". Years later, Prussia is peeing in the bushes when he hears a voice calling out to him. He discovers a dirty and beaten up Hungary leaning against a tree, having been attacked by Turkey and his gang. Prussia rips off the in-seams of his pants to patch up her wounds, and Hungary protests. During the disagreement Prussia notices Hungary's cleavage peaking out from under her clothing, and he becomes flustered and offers to cut cloth from somewhere else. Hungary finally faces the truth of her biology, and as she writes herself off Prussia tosses her his cloak and leaves. Later, when Hungary is living with Austria and dressing like a girl, Prussia gets over his nervousness and invites her to go hunting. Hungary reluctantly refuses, claiming she's not interested in that sort of thing anymore.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 90 and Episode 91 of the anime series.

Track.25 - UNITED STATES of HETALIA 2 (UNITED STATES of HETALIA 2)

England announces he's figured out the location of the Axis Powers and that they are shipwrecked, though the other Allies ignore him and make the same discovery on their own. However, upon arriving they get shipwrecked too, and America and China are separated from the others and end up on a beach. America quickly finds shelter and reveals his large stash of junk food, and China tries to convince him to go on a better diet. America briefly convinces him to indulge, but China quickly remembers that they need to find the others. In their search, though, they only succeed in finding a location where they'd like to build a hotel. Meanwhile, France is off by himself enjoying being 'cool' when he's interrupted by Italy, who pesters him with questions and invites him back to the Axis' settlement. When they arrive, England and Russia are attacking Germany while America and China watch. In the nearby town, Seychelles wonders what they're all doing on her island.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 97 and Episode 100 of the anime series.

Track.26 - If The World Was All About Cats (もしも世界が猫だったら…, Moshimo sekai ga nekodattara…, trans. "If Cats Ruled the World" in the Tokyopop edition.)

This chapter is told from the point of view of the nation's cats, who share the same personalities and mannerisms as their owners. Cat Italy goes to play with Cat Germany, who is just trying to sleep, and angrily tackled by him when he keeps bothering him. Cat Japan arrives and the situation diffuses, but begins again when Cat Italy begins flirting with a female. At a meeting later, Cat Monaco proposes a ban on the bargaining and exchange of tuna between cats. Cat Japan makes an impassioned plea against it, and after winning appears to talk in front of Japan while he's eating his dinner. Meanwhile, Cat Russia hears that Russia is making friends with Italy brothers, so he tries to become friendly with their cats. Cat Germany tries to wake up Cat Austria for a meeting, but the later is so preoccupied with his appearance and cleanliness he takes forever.

This chapter was later adapted in Episode 78, Episode 81, Episode 82, and Episode 83 of the anime series.

Track.27 - A Battlefield's Kickoff (戦場のキックオフ, Senjō no Kikkuofu, trans. "Battlefield Kick-Off" in the Tokyopop edition.)

It's Christmas on the Battlefield, and England comes over to Germany's side of the trenches to call a truce, offering to play soccer with him. Germany is suspicious, and agrees right as England kicks the soccer ball into his face. Germany returns the favor, and ends up winning the game. England wonder's what type of thing they'll be doing next Christmas, and Germany realizes that he'll be taking care of Italy, as usual.

This comic is a redrawn version of the webcomic "A Brief Christmas Story" from Daily Sketches Summary. It was later adapted in Episode 100 of the anime series.

Side Content

A German man, a Japanese man and an Italian man go to Dinner together. (ドイツ人と 日本人と イタリア人が 一緒に食事へ行った。, Doitsunin to Nihonjin to Itariahito ga issho ni shokuji e itta.)

A poem is included in front of the book about Germany, Japan, and Italy going out to dinner and discussing who will pay the bill. This page was later adapted into a song featured in Episode 90 of the anime series.

The Story Thus Far (いままでのあらすじ, Ima Made no Arasuji)

A gag recap of the series so far that shows snippets of several characters in out-of-place stories. This comic was later adapted in Extra Episode 3 of the anime series.

Languages of the World

A series of character illustrations listing country names in each character's native language. Characters featured include Italy, Germany, Japan, America, England, France, Spain, China, Hungary, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania.

Punchlines You Can Use When You Don't Know How to End a Story (オチに困ったら使うオチ集, Ochi ni komattara tsukau ochi-shū, trans. "The Secret to Making a Punchline in a Pinch" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Scattered throughout the book are one-page omake illustrations called The Secret to Making a Punchline in a Pinch. The directions explain that even if the storyline doesn't make any sense, as long as the last panel is funny, it'll make it seem like everything comes together nicely. Each page contains a single panel that would be the last panel of a 4-panel comic strip. This series was later adapted in Episode 86, Episode 89, and Episode 90 of the anime series.

With Sweden (おまけ　スーさんと一緒, Omake　Sū-san to issho, trans. "Bonus: With Sweden" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Finland and Sweden having lunch together for the first time in a while, and Finland keeps saying the wrong thing. This comic is a redrawn version of the webcomic "Together with Su-san". It was later adapted in Episode 82 of the anime series.

Turtle Turtle Bar (Kame kame bar)

While Spain and Romano are hanging out in a bar in southern Italy, it becomes infested with Sea Turtles. This comic is a reprint of the webcomic "Now, a Return to the Main Topic: Sea Turtles and Southern Italy". It was later adapted in Episode 92 of the anime series.

Postscript Manga: Himaruya in 2009 (あとがき漫画　2009年のヒマルヤ, Atogaki manga　2009-Nen no Himaruya)

An extra comic from the point of view of Hidekaz Himaruya, showing him traveling around Europe. He specifically talks about the local food, as well as the difficulties he had communicating with his American English.

Postscript (あとがき, Atogaki)

A message from Hidekaz Himaruya accompanied by an illustration of Seychelles.

Back Cover 4koma

Italy asks Japan why he's so stoic, and then tries to get him to smile. However, Italy's encouragement ends up making Japan angry instead. This comic was later adapted in Episode 88 of the anime series.

Character Profiles

The Happy Friends of The Axis (枢軸の愉快な仲間たち, Sūjiku no yukainanakamatachi, trans. "The Merry Axis Powers From Around the World" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Profiles outlining the personalities of each of the Axis Powers - Italy, Japan, and Germany.

Hetalia 3 World Map (HETALIA3 WORLD MAP)

A world map showing the characters superimposed over their homes. Regions depicted include America (America, Canada, and Cuba), Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand), Europa (Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy and Romano, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine), and Africa (Cameroon, Egypt, and Seychelles).

Hetalia and All His Happy Friends! (ヘタリアと愉快な仲間たち, Hetaria to yukainanakamatachi, trans. "Hetalia and His Merry Friends" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Profiles outlining the personalities of each character, including America, Canada, England, France, Russia, China, Poland, Lithuania, Prussia, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Romano, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Greece, and Turkey.

Special Edition Booklet

Cover of Japanese Special Edition Booklet.

The Japanese release also had limited run special edition version that had a variant cover and was packaged with an extra booklet. While this content also received a Chinese release, it was not included in any of the English releases of this volume.

Chapter One: "A Simple Guide to Hetalia Characters That Even Newcomers Can Understand!" (第一章【初めてでもよくわかる！ ヘタリア キャラクターガイド！】, Daiisshō "hajimete demo yoku wakaru! Hetaria kyarakutāgaido!")

This chapter opens with a page showcasing Italy wearing a variety of different outfits. The majority of the chapter is titled "Hetalia Character Distinction Chart" (ヘタリアキャラ見分け表), and takes the form of a character flowchart that identifies each character based on the answers to a series of questions. Characters featured include Poland, Lithuania, China, Ukraine, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Hungary, Taiwan, Belarus, Seychelles, Estonia, Sweden, Austria, England, Germania, Sealand, America, Canada, Prussia, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Holy Roman Empire, Egypt, France, Russia, Latvia, Spain, Hong Kong, Finland, Japan, Iceland, Norway, Ancient Rome, Greece, Turkey, Korea, Romano, and Italy. The final page, "Bonus☆1: 'I Tried to Draw Cosplay! England & America' (ｏｍａｋｅ☆１ コスプレしてみたよ！ イギリス＆アメリカ, Omake ☆ 1 kosupure shite mita yo! Igirisu & Amerika), showcases England and America wearing a variety of different outfits.

Chapter Two: "The Long Awaited Nordic Five Group!!" (第二章【お待たせ！ 北欧５集合！】, Dainishō "o matase! Hokuō 5 shūgō!")

This chapter is a series of sketches of the Nordic 5 - Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland - dressed in their medieval outfits, along with sporadic notes about their character designs.

Chapter Three: "First Introduction of the Default Versions! & Try to Remember!" (第三章【初期設定 初公開！ ＆思い出してみる！】, Daisanshō "shoki settei hatsu kōkai! & Omoide shite miru!")

This chapter opens with official introductions with sketches and character notes for Denmark, Norway, Cameroon, Netherlands, and Monaco. This is followed by a section compiling draft designs and abandoned early concepts for several characters of the series, including Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Russia, America, France, England, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Belarus, Ukraine, Belgium, Seychelles, Greece, and Cuba. The final two pages, "Bonus☆2" (ｏｍａｋｅ☆２) and "Bonus☆3" (ｏｍａｋｅ☆３) - both titled "I decided that I wanted Poland and Lithuania to feature heavily in volume 3 so I drew a compilation of their expressions for my own reference" (３巻でたくさん登場させたいなと思って自分のためにポーランドとリトアニアの表情集描き直してみました, 3-kan de takusan tōjō sa setai na to omotte jibun no tame ni Pōrando to Ritoania no hyōjō-shū kaki naoshite mimashita) - showcase character sketches of Poland and Lithuania.

Release

The third volume was first released by Gentosha of May 20, 2010. In the proceeding years, it has been published in several nations. Tokyopop announced its acquisition of Hetalia in 2010 and was originally slated to release the third volume on May 31, 2011, but the North American Release was canceled after Tokyopop announced that it was shutting down operations. Later, it was announced that the third volume would be exclusively available through RightStuf with a June 19, 2012 release (postponed to June 26).

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  Japanese Special Edition (Gentosha)
  ISBN 978-4-344-81939-9
  Released on May 20, 2010

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  Chinese Edition (原動力亞細亞)
  ISBN 978-986-6628-74-0
  Released on June 3, 2010

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  Chinese Special Edition (原動力亞細亞)
  ISBN 978-0-891-43130-5
  Released on June 3, 2010

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  Czech Edition (Zoner Press)
  ISBN 978-80-7413-014-4
  Released on October 12, 2010

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  Polish Edition (Studio JG)
  ISBN 978-836-1356-32-5
  Released on November 22, 2010

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  Hungarian Edition (Fumax)
  ISBN 978-963-9861-33-6
  Early distribution on April 30, 2011
  Released in 2011

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  Thai Edition (Siam Inter Comic)
  Released on April 20, 2012'

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  Italian Edition (J-POP)
  ISBN 978-88-6634-241-0
  Released on June 21, 2012

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  North American Edition (Tokyopop)
  ISBN 978-1427856494
  Released on June 26, 2012

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  German Edition (Tokyopop Europe/Germany)
  ISBN 978-3842004726
  Released on August 8, 2012

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  Brazilian Edition (NewPOP)
  ISBN 978-85-60647-52-1
  Released on June 24, 2013

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  Russian Edition (Comics Factory)
  ISBN 978-5-7525-2848-4
  Released on June 30, 2013

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  Chinese Edition (Tong Li)
  ISBN 471-0-9455-4335-2
  Released on April 22, 2014

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  Argentinian Edition (Utopia Editorial/Deux Studio)
  ISBN 978-020-1379-62-4
  Released on May 23, 2017

Notes

• A special mail-order gift, Hetalia Fantasia 2, was available to those who purchased the original Japanese edition of this volume at the time of it's release.
• The Tokyopop Edition of the book contains a section entitled Bellissimo Bento which features photos of fan-made Hetalia-themed bento boxes made by fans in the United States and the Netherlands. It also contains a section called Historical Notes which breaks down the real version of historical events portrayed in select strips.