Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 6

This article is about the sixth volume of the Hetalia manga. For other uses, see Volume 6 (disambiguation).

Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 6
Volume Information
Publisher	Gentosha
Released	October 31, 2013
Pages	133
Size	A5
ISBN	ISBN 978-4-344-82867-4
Chronology
Hetalia: The Beautiful World Original Cells Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 6 Travel Conversation Book - Russia Edition - Become Friends with Me!

The sixth volume of Hetalia: Axis Powers was released in Japan by the publisher Gentosha. It contains several strips from the original webcomic series and the serialization in Comic Birz, as well as new material.

Contents

Chapters

Track.0 - Meeting of the Nordic

Denmark calls the start of the meeting of the Nordics, which is taking place outside in cold but sunny weather. Unlike the others, Iceland senses something off about the gathering, noting that Estonia is present despite not being a Nordic country. Estonia offers sweets from his house as a transparent bribe to join the Nordics, which Finland immediately falls for. Sweden notices that Iceland is uneasy, and Iceland explains to him that it's strange that they're having a meeting outside like this, and that Denmark brought a bunch of alcohol with him. He also notes that Norway is being needlessly attentive to him, but decides to overlook it because it's normal. Finally, he points out that Finland should be the one getting everyone on task, but he seems to be the most cheerful one there. Iceland asks Sweden if there's something weird going on, noting that he's glad at least he's taking it seriously, before noticing the party hat on Sweden's head. The others then reveal that this is, in fact, a surprise birthday party for Iceland. Iceland is confused, and they revealed that they took these measures because Iceland usually makes it difficult to celebrate. Iceland seems to accept this, but becomes frustrated again when the other Nordics comment on how cute he looks in his sweater.

This chapter was later adapted in the episode "Meeting of the Nordic" of the anime series.

Track.1 - Hetalia à la carte 1 (ヘタリア アラカルト１, Hetaria ara karuto 1, trans. "Hetalia a la Carte" in the Tokyopop edition.)

This chapter compiles various unrelated strips focusing on a wide range of characters. Italy and Japan discuss the quality of military food rations, and Italy mentions there was a tine when eating delicious food was considered a sin. America, taking on the role of Santa visits a boy on Christmas and tells him he'll be able to get anything he wants... from Amazon. Back during the American Revolution, America mounts an attack on German soldiers, who are all drinking and celebrating because its Christmas. In the present, England asks America how he celebrates Halloween and Christmas, and is shocked to hear its with adults getting drunk and causing trouble. Sweden and Finland celebrate the new year and remark on the rapid passage of time, and Finland is taken aback by how openly Sweden speaks with him. Hong Kong asks Japan if he has a solution for the smog that has engulfed the city and made it difficult to see across the harbor. China invents a suit to protect him from products manufactured at his house exploding. Japan is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics, and Spain is despondent because he already built a Stadium for it. England adopts a cat and tries to give it a job as an honorary mouse catcher.

This chapter is largely comprised of repurposed materials, including two redrawn pages of "Episode 13: Today I'm delivering in rapid succession 8 short short stories!!" from the February 2013 edition of Comic Birz, as well as a redrawn version of the opening strip from the 2009 Christmas Event, reprinted versions of two strips of the webcomic "4koma Requests Summary 1" from the 2011 Christmas Event, a reprinted version of the webcomic "All The Best For 2009!" with slightly modified dialog, and a reprinted version of the webcomic "AsiAsia". It was also adapted in the episodes "Finding Santa" and "Let's Eat Military Rations!" of the anime series.

Track.2 - It's a Pandora Box of Countries (国の玉手箱やぁ！, Kuni no tamatebako yaxa!, trans. "A Treasure Chest Full of Countries!" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Sealand, Seborga, and Wy set out to recruit more members for their club of mirconations. They ask Austria about the one living at his house, and they find Kugelmugel sitting outside contemplating what qualifies as art. However, they are unable to approach him due to his intense energy and decide to move on. They come across Molossia gardening peacefully at his home, but as soon as he sees them he adopts a much more volatile and hostile personality. Sealand asks him if he wants to be friends, and he makes a big show of theatening them and flipping them off, but quickly follows after them when they leave. As they approach the next location, Wy realizes that they're in Australia and attempts to flee, only to get spotted by Hutt River, who is extremely flashy. When they ask if he wants to be friends he's unable to decide. At their next stop in Japan, they discover that Nikoniko has given up his pursuit of being a micronation and gone back to living as a normal human. The group is then attacked by a micronation named Ladonia, who'd been stalking them their entire journey, but he's trapped when its revealed his home is on the internet. Despite this, Sealand still asks if he wants to be friends, and while confused and still standoffish, he reluctantly accepts. In the end, they've successfully befriended all of them, much to Wy's shock.

This chapter is a partially redrawn, partially reprinted version of the webcomic "It's a Treasure Box of Countries!". It was later adapted in the episodes "It's a Pandora Box of Countries! - First Part" and "It's a Pandora Box of Countries! - Second Part" of the anime series.

Track.3 - Mr. Canada and His Neighbours (カナダさんとお隣さん, Kanada-san to otonari-san, trans. "Canada-san and His Neighbor" in the Tokyopop edition.)

This chapter focuses on Canada's relationship with America, both as another nation and growing up beside him. Canada introduces himself to the reader, along with Kumajiro. While describing his home, America shows up and tells him he has too many things with a maple leaf on them. Back in the past, England and France have one of their many fights over control of Canada, with France declaring he'll beat England up and become Canada's big brother. However, he is quickly surrounded and defeated in half an hour. Later on, a young Canada contemplates speaking up to get England's attention, but the young America is much louder and leaves a stronger impression. Back in the present day, Kumajiro is on Facebook and sees a post from Mexico asking for ideas on how to make his country safer, to which he replies "just add Canada."

This chapter is a reprinted version of "Episode 9: The Waiting Has an End! The Serialization Returns!" from the September 2012 edition of Comic Birz, with minor alterations to the drawings and added screentones and backgrounds. It was later adapted in the episode "Canada and His Neighbors" of the anime series.

Track.4 - Germany and Cohabitation (ドイツ、同居する, Doitsu, dōkyo suru, trans. "Germany Gets a Roommate" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Set during World War II, Italy and Germany realize that Australia's using tanks that Italy abandoned when he retreated. Exhausted, Germany returns home to Austria, who is now living at his house. While Germany appreciates some of Austria's skills, he's frustrated at having to perform extra chores and clean up after him. When Germany asks Austria what he does while's he's away, he realizes that Hungary has similarly been cleaning up after him. Germany tries to teach Austria to clean on his own, but he quickly grows fatigued, yet refuses to give up. Hungary formally stops by and asks Germany how Austria's doing, refusing an invitation to come in because her hair's a mess and she might punch Prussia without thinking. Meanwhile, Italy looks over the new recruited soldiers, and ends up exempting them all from the draft for a variety of reasons. Afterward, he shows up at Germany's house while Austria's hanging around. Germany's nervous because the two had recently been at war, but Italy hugs Austria without a second thought.

This chapter is a largely redrawn version of "Episode 10: Highly praised volume 5, on sale now!" from the October 2012 edition of Comic Birz. It was later adapted in the episode "Germany and Cohabitation" of the anime series.

Track.5 - Awesome Me's Biography (俺様偉人伝, Oresama ijin-den, trans. "The Incredible Me Story" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Germany's conception is explained, highlighting the fact that he was originally comprised of many separate countries - the most egotistical of them his brother Prussia. Prussia tells his story, explaining that he started out pretty blah but then gathered power, becoming able to challenge others like Austria and France. Then he states that he kicked Austria out of the federation and unified Germany, and tells Germany to bow before him, only get scolded and told to help fold the laundry. Germany and Prussia 's personalities are further contrasted, though Italy observes that they both drink beer at the same pace. Elsewhere, Prussia mentors Germany on military strategy, and recalls a time where France baited him out of hiding by taunting him. Germany tells him it's because he acts before he thinks, but Prussia loudly ignores him.

This chapter is a largely redrawn version of "Episode 11: Is it the awesome big brother's turn?" from the November 2012 edition of Comic Birz. It was later adapted in the episode "The Life of the Great Man, the Awesome Me" of the anime series.

Track.6 - Chibitalia, Back in the Day (その昔、ちびちゃんは, Sono mukashi, chibi-chan wa, trans. "Chibi-chan Back in the Day" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Chibitalia gets word that King Henry VIII of England is leaving the Catholic Church and forming a new branch of Christianity, primarily because the Pope wouldn't annul his marriage. It's explained that, unlike his older self, Chibitalia is sharp and managed to have graceful relationships. He approaches a England and asks if he's okay with this, and England is enthusiastically supportive of his boss. He brings word back to the Vatican, and its decided that in retaliation they'll make a rude statue. In the present day, Italy is giving Japan a tour of the Vatican, and Japan asks why they're there at 5 in the afternoon. Italy explains that entry cuts off at this time so it's less crowded, but that Sunday afternoons are hell. Elsewhere, a Pomeranian comes to America's house, and he asks Germany's advice on how to get it to warm up to him, only to discover that Pomeranians at Germany's house used to look very different 200 years ago. Back at Italy's house, he explains to Japan that he has a lot of problems even though his house looks peaceful to tourists. However, he declares that he'll protect delicious cuisine with his life. He shows Japan a monastary that was converted into a hotel, and Japan is worried about ghosts. Italy reassures him that because the ghosts are Italian, they won't scare him.

This chapter is a reprinted version of "Episode 12: Long ago, the little one was really giving his best." from the December 2012 edition of Comic Birz, with minor alterations to the drawings and added screentones and backgrounds. It was later adapted in the episode "In those days, Chibi-chan was..." of the anime series.

Track.7 - The Nordic Five +α (北欧ファイブ＋α, Hokuō faibu + a, trans. "Nordic Five + α" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Finland introduces himself to the reader, along with the other Nordics. He explains that while they may be different, they get along well and have similar interests. However, his own language is very different from the others and is more similar to Hungary and Estonia's, the latter of whom is eager to join the Nordics. He talks more about Sweden, and explains that while he looks scary he's actually very nice. Finland begins to talk about Denmark, but he interrupts and introduces himself. He describes a very flattering and cool image of himself, but the others aren't enthused by this. Finland describes the concept of Valhalla from Nordic mythology, causing the others to contemplate what it would be like to retire and where. He goes on to introduce Norway, who is talking to someone they can't see, and Finland explains that he's friends with a troll that they can't see. However, it's revealed that Norway's hair pin is a mobile phone and he was on a call. Finland starts to introduce Iceland, but he interrupts and begins talking negatively about himself, though Denmark tries to be encouraging. Later, Estonia talks with Finland about how much he wants to join the Nordics, only for Lithuania and Latvia to show up and try to guilt him.

This chapter is a reprinted version of "Episode 14: We've been waiting a long time! Those five people+α are introduced!" from the March 2013 edition of Comic Birz. It was later adapted in the episode "The Nordic Five +α" of the anime series.

Track.8 - Hetalia à la carte 2 (ヘタリア アラカルト２, Hetaria ara karuto 2, trans. "Hetalia a la Carte 2" in the Tokyopop edition.)

This chapter compiles various unrelated strips focusing on a wide range of characters. Hungary showcases a wine called Tokaji that's a specialty at her house, and is used to help negotiations. Hungary comes across Prussia, who is worn out because of all the meetings and errands he's had to do, and Hungary offers to sing him a lullaby, singing a song that supposedly drives listeners to suicide. America asks the Allied Forces what they'd do if an alien attacked Earth, and England says that he'd let America deal with it, while France says if they're pretty he may surrender. Russia states that he'd tear them apart no matter what they looked like, and China says he could cook the alien carcasses. Germany stresses out over all the problems with the E.U. while Italy cheers him on, and Austria simply tells him to get married to solve the problem. Monaco compliments France on preparing escargot, but gives more credit to the first person who thought to eat a snail in the first place. America and England hold a stakeout in the woods at night, and discuss the probability of being attacked by a monster in the dark. Japan shows Russia the mascot characters that are popular at his house, and ends up getting kidnapped by Russia after dressing up as one. As his election approaches, Italy tells Germany about an incident involving one of his old bosses.

This chapter is a largely reprinted, partially redrawn version of "Episode 15: Mildew for Sweeter Wine!" from the April 2013 edition of Comic Birz. It was later adapted in the episode "Liberté, égalité, fraternité and..." of the anime series.

Track.9 - The Pearl of the Indian Ocean (インド洋の真珠, Indoyō no shinju)

Another African nation comes to visit Seychelles, though she's exhausted from having to go through Europe first in order to get there. Her friend is captivated by Seychelles' beautiful coastline, and drinks and discards a coconut before being scolded for littering. After it's pointed out, Seychelles explains that her home as many strong women who are often the breadwinners and run much of the tourist business, though she notes that while the women in her house have the longest average lifespan in Africa, the men do not. Seychelles and her friend go to the market, and her friend has difficulty understanding her native tongue because its a hybrid of languages like English and French. Seychelles excitedly shows her friend her home's specialty: a coconut shaped like a butt. Her friend gets really into it, and rates the coconuts about the type of person's butt each most resembles. Her friend observes that there are a lot of tourists, and Seychelles says she's relieved that they came back after the 2008 financial crisis. Her friend comments that while African countries are all really different she still stands out, but Seychelles laments that it's caused difficulties for her with fitting in at meetings, and she's often left off maps of Africa. The next morning, they get up to go sightseeing but have to stay inside due to a torrential downpour.

This chapter is a largely reprinted, partially redrawn version of "Episode 16: Golden Week is very soon. I wonder if our destination is the same?" from the May 2013 edition of Comic Birz, with minor alterations to the drawings and added screentones and backgrounds.

Track.10 - Summons from Russia (ロシアの呼び出し, Roshia no yobidashi)

Russia summons the Baltics to his home in the middle of the night, and asks if they have any requests since they're friends. Lithuania and Estonia say they don't have any, but Latvia asks if they can be friends with other people like America, much to their horror. Russia asks Latvia to make him something by the next day, and Latvia, despite never making anything like it before, manages to make something amazing under pressure. He's worried that Russia still won't be happy with it, but he ends up getting praised. Meanwhile, over at China's house, cats named after warlords from the Three Kingdoms era keep fighting each other, except for Sun Quan who gets stoned on catnip. While China gushes over the cats, Hong Kong comes over and slaps him, and explains that it was an attempt to fix him. Nearby, Vietnam reluctantly attends a meeting Taiwan invited her to. The atmosphere is tense, and Taiwan reveals that the meeting is about the bad feeling when voice casting in animated adaptions diverges from their fantasy casting. Elsewhere, Greece recites the history of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci in order to justify his slacking off.

This chapter is a partially redrawn, partially reprinted version of "Episode 17: Russia is trying to visit his "friends"...?" from the June 2013 edition of Comic Birz, with added screentones and backgrounds.

Track.11 - Nekotalia Reprise (ねこたリあ ふたたび, Nekotaria futatabi, trans. "Nekotalia, Again." in the Tokyopop edition.)

Italy cat introduces himself and describes his interests, concluding that he's pretty much a cat version of his owner. He introduces Germany cat, and explains that since he organizes all the E.U. cats, if he gets sick they'll all go down with him. Italy cat then introduces Japan cat, who is working on a costume for France cat. Italy cat asks France cat what kind outfit he wants, and he explains that he looks good in everything. The G8 cats have a meeting, discussing a variety of opinions, while Seychelles looks on and speculates they're gathering around food. They talk about how America cat's house smells bad, and how their owners have less food and try to think of a solution. Bach home, France cat tries to keep is home clean, but because the buildings are all old they fall apart anyway. He laments a painting that's deteriorating from age, but rejects Spain cat's offer to repaint it. China cat hangs out with America cat, and laments his sadness over Hong Kong cat leaving home. America cat gives him some cat food to cheer him up, and China cat realizes it was made at his house. Elsewhere, Italy cat excitedly asks a confused Japan cat to explain Avenoumics to him.

This chapter is a reprinted version of "Episode 18: All pages of this issue feature Nekotalia!" from the August 2013 edition of Comic Birz, with minor alterations to the drawings and added screentones and backgrounds. It was later adapted in the episode "Nekotalia Once Again" of the anime series.

Last Track - Bonus & Scribbles (おまけ＆らくがき, Omake & rakugaki, trans. "Bonus & Postscript" in the Tokyopop edition.)

In a follow-up to "Meeting of the Nordic", Iceland goes through his wardrobe, upset that people think he only wears lopapeysas when he only owns two. However, the dry cleaner then returns ten lopapeysas he'd left there the previous year. In the end, he resigns himself to wearing them and decides he looks good. Additional illustrated footnotes explain Yoggi Yalla and Finland's sugar tax.

The Postscript itself features a message from Himaruya and an illustration of Italy and Japan.

Side Content

Hetalia-like Column ~Jobs of the World~ (ヘタリア的コラム 〜世界のお仕事編〜, Hetaria-teki koramu ~sekai no oshigoto-hen~, trans. "Hetalian Column ~World's Jobs~" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Scattered throughout the book are one-page omake illustrations showcasing unique jobs from around the world.

Hetalia-like Column ~World (?) Cuisine~ (ヘタリア的コラム 〜世界の？お食事編〜, Hetaria-teki koramu ~sekai no ? o shokuji-hen~, trans. "Hetalian Column ~The World's(?) Foods~" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Scattered throughout the book are one-page, single or double-paneled comics that showcase foods from one country, usually Japan, that take their inspiration and name from another. Featured foods include "Naporitan" from Japan, "German cake" from Okinawa, "Baguettes" (referred to as "French bread" elsewhere) from France, and "Hiyashi Chūka" ("Chilled China") from Japan. This series was later adapted as static eyecatches in the episodes "African War Front! Part 1" and "Together with Russia" of the anime series.

Character Profiles

Hetalia and Merry Friends, Axis & Allies ver (ヘタリアと愉快な仲間達、枢軸＆連合ver, Hetaria to yukaina nakama-tachi, sūjiku & rengō ver, trans. "Hetalia and Funny Friends *Axis & Alliance Ver." in the Tokyopop edition.)

Simple profiles featuring chibi illustrations and a short description. Characters featured include Italy (also named as "Veneziano"), Germany, Japan, America, France, England, Russia, and China.

Hetalia and Merry Friends (ヘタリアと愉快な仲間達, Hetaria to yukaina nakama-tachi, trans. "Hetalia and Funny Friends" in the Tokyopop edition.)

Simple profiles featuring chibi illustrations and a short description. Characters featured include Canada, Prussia, Austria, Hungary, Chibitalia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Monaco, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Seychelles, Greece, Sealand, Wy, Seborga, Kugelmugel, Molossia, Hutt River, Nikoniko, and Ladonia.

Release

The sixth volume was released by Gentosha on October 31, 2013.

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  Japanese Limited Edition (Gentosha)
  ISBN 978-4-344-82868-1
  Released on October 31, 2013

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  Polish Edition (Studio JG)
  ISBN 978-8-3613-5689-9
  Released on March 24, 2014

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  North American Edition (Tokyopop)
  ISBN 978-1-570-32152-8
  Released May 13, 2014

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  German Edition (Tokyopop Germany)
  ISBN 978-3-8420-1013-0
  Released on June 16, 2014

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  Russian Edition (Comics Factory)
  ISBN 978-5-7525-2956-6
  Released on August 20, 2014

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  Thai Edition (Siam Inter Comic)
  ISBN 978-6-1629-9963-5
  Released on May 14, 2015

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  Brazilian Edition (NewPOP)
  ISBN 978-8-5836-2193-5
  Released on January 1, 2018

Notes

• A special audio drama CD, Hetalia: Axis Powers W Academy Newspaper Club: Sports Festival Edition!, was packaged with the Japanese limited edition of this volume.
• The Tokyopop Edition of the book contains a section called Bonus Essay which covers the history of Prussia and adaption choices made for historical events portrayed in the "Awesome Me's Biography" chapter.

Errors

• In the English edition, Kugelmugel is referred to using she/her pronouns.