7.9/1039 votes#1 - Meeting of the world
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2009
It's the "Meeting Of The World", and all the nations must come together to solve whatever global problems they can. However, after America starts the conference off on a bizarre note, can the gathered nations even solve the problems they have with each other? After this, it's a leap back in time to WWI...
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
7.4/1027 votes#2 - WWI
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2009
It's WWI, and Germany, in search of the heir to the legendary Roman Empire, discovers an abandoned tomato crate sitting in the middle of the woods. However, even Germany finds himself unprepared to deal with the strange descendant of Rome.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
7.3/1013 votes#3 - WWI is Over
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2009
Italy is sent back home after annoying Germany, but Germany quickly finds that ditching the cowardly nation is a task easier said than done. Especially when WWII nears and Italy takes it upon himself to declare that he's now Germany's ally.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
7.8/1011 votes#4 - Meet Japan
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2009
Meet Japan. He's the newest ally to Italy and Germany, and a powerful nation in his own right. But with having been isolated from the rest of the world for over 200 years, what he sees as his "normal" behavior comes off as extraordinary to others.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.0/1010 votes#5 - Shouting S.O.S at the Center of the World!
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2009
An endless blue sky, pure white clouds, and a shining sea. Normally it would be just your average trip to the beach. In the case of Germany, Italy, and Japan? They've been stranded on a mysterious island in the southern sea, their S.O.S message having gone ignored as the three of them make the most of their "vacation".
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#6 - Roasting Marshmallows
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2009
Germany reflects on times spent around Austria. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the three stranded nations, they've got company on the island and are being watched from afar, even when they're roasting marshmallows at their campfire.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#7 - Introducing Romano
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2009
Italy introduces his older brother, Romano (who represents the southern half of their country), to Germany. But while Italy himself can't get enough of Germany, the foul-mouthed Romano will try anything to make sure that the "potato freak" stays away from his brother. Anything.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#8 - Italy Kidnapped
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/2009
Some days, Italy just can't get a break. Especially when he winds up tricked and kidnapped, not once, but twice by the Allied Forces. But once Germany gets involved, it seems the third time may be the charm... though in whose favor, exactly?
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#9 - Allied Forces Meeting
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2009
The Allied Forces meet to discuss plans to take down the Axis, but despite their image as a "team" (America as the "hero" and everyone else acting as his backups), they find it difficult to get along and agree with each other.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
7.9/1010 votes#10 - France Reflects
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2009
After he winds up uninvited to the second Allies meeting, France reflects on his history of past "glories" and "accomplishments".
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.1/1010 votes#11 - Holy Roman Empire Ultimatum
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2009
In the climax to the Chibitalia sub-storyline, Holy Roman Empire gives the younger Italy the ultimatum: Will he become the new Roman Empire with him or not? Later on, in 1940, England finds that he still has friends outside of the Allies to count on to cheer him up...
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.3/1010 votes#12 - England, I Have Something to Tell You
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2009
"England, I have something to tell you." In a brief jump forward to 1956, a gloomy and war-torn France proposes to England, who quickly learns the "joke" is indeed on him... and he won't go down that easily. Back in 1940, the Axis Powers train to take on England, and Italy gets a quick and confusing lesson in "culture clash".
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.5/109 votes#13 - Summoning the Devil
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/17/2009
After being defeated by Germany, a frustrated England vows to get revenge with the strongest method known to man: Summoning the devil to lay a curse on him. Will he succeed in his ritual, or get something even WORSE than what he expected?
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.3/1010 votes#14 - Supermarket Chaos
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/24/2009
The Germans' attempt at training the Italian Army doesn't go as planned, as they soon find that the men are quicker at the art of escape, rather than combat. Later: It's just another day in the life of Germany, as he attempts to brave the wait and chaos in a never-ending line at the supermarket.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.5/109 votes#15 - Strange Foreign Culture and Behaviors
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/1/2009
Japan struggles to fit in with the Axis and their strange foreign culture and behaviors, while Italy attempts to help him adjust to life outside of his own land.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#16 - China Meets Japan
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 5/8/2009
In a tale of times past, a younger China meets a strange small nation known as Japan. He takes it upon himself to try to raise Japan as his younger brother, but soon discovers that there's more to the growing youngster than he thought. And he may not be prepared to deal with the sudden changes...
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#17 - America's Storage Room Cleaning (1)
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/2009
America decides to finally enter his long-abandoned storage room to clean it out, but the memories he finds in there may prove to be too hard to let go of.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#18 - The Allied Forces Make Their Move
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/22/2009
The Allied Forces make their move and attempt to take down the Axis, but wind up constantly distracted by a "special guest" on the island, a supernatural stranger that Italy seems to know rather well...
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#19 - Top Secret Plans
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/29/2009
The Allied Forces attempt to get back to business, despite China arriving late for their meeting. But little do they know, they have a surprise guest (or two) in their room, listening in on their "top secret" plans.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.5/109 votes#20 - America's Storage Room Cleaning (2)
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/5/2009
The old musket in America's storage room brings back another memory of times long past: The Revolutionary War.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.9/109 votes#21 - Sealand
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 6/12/2009
Sealand, the world's smallest "nation", attends a world conference in an attempt to be recognized, but finds that respect and acknowledgment from the others is harder to obtain than he thinks.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#22 - Holy Roman Empire Departs for War
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/19/2009
Holy Roman Empire gets ready to depart for war, but Chibitalia won't let him leave that easily, and not without one last gift.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.7/109 votes#23 - Liechtenstein and Italy's Embarrassing Situation
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/26/2009
Liechtenstein adjusts to her new life with her brother Switzerland. Elsewhere, Italy gets stuck in an embarrassing situation with his own brother.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.5/109 votes#24 - Switzerland and Liechtenstein Run into Austria
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 7/3/2009
While out shopping, Switzerland and Liechtenstein run into Austria, much to Switzerland's displeasure. Meanwhile, the Axis Powers are still deserted on an island, but come across a most unusual sight in the middle of a forest.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
8.4/108 votes#25 - England Raises the Young America
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 7/10/2009
In a past tale, England raises the young America and treats him to his own "special" brand of cooking. Meanwhile, as the Liechtenstein and Her Beloved Brother arc comes to a close, Switzerland finds himself reminded of his lapsed friendship with Austria.
Director: Bob Shirohata
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Hetalia Season 1
Every episode of Hetalia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hetalia Season 1!
In a time filled with wars, environmental concerns and issues, there lives a gaggle of beautiful boys that are the personification of the world's countries....
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Meeting of the world" is the best rated episode of "Hetalia" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Bob Shirohata and written by N/A, it aired on 1/24/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "WWI".