Ep 7. Axis Powers: Episode 7
- TV-MA
- March 4, 2011
- 5 min
In Hetalia season 1 episode 7, titled "Axis Powers: Episode 7," the focus is on Italy as he reminisces about a past battle and his unusual relationship with Germany. The episode begins with Italy showing off his new military uniform to Germany, who compliments him on his appearance. Italy then proceeds to tell Germany about a battle he once fought in, but it quickly becomes clear that Italy is not the most reliable narrator.
As Italy recounts his experience, we see glimpses of the battle - chaotic and messy, with Italy running around trying to avoid getting hurt. It soon becomes apparent that Italy didn't play a very significant role in the battle and that his perspective on the events is somewhat exaggerated.
Over the course of the episode, Italy's relationship with Germany is explored in greater depth. While Germany seems to find Italy frustrating at times, he also has a certain fondness for him and is willing to humor his more whimsical tendencies. For his part, Italy seems to look up to Germany as a sort of older brother figure, even as he struggles to keep up with him and the more serious work of the Axis Powers.
As the episode comes to a close, Italy and Germany are seen sharing a meal together - a moment that underscores the closeness of their relationship despite their differences. Meanwhile, in a brief scene towards the end of the episode, we see America trying to organize an international meeting with little success - a nod to the larger political context of the show.
"Axis Powers: Episode 7" is a character-driven episode that offers a window into the personalities and dynamics of Italy and Germany, the two members of the Axis Powers who receive the most attention in the early episodes of Hetalia. While the episode doesn't offer any major plot developments, it helps to flesh out two of the show's most important characters and hint at some of the tensions simmering beneath the surface of their partnership. Overall, it's a fun, lighthearted episode that is sure to please fans of the series.
