Ep 12. Episode 12

It is the twelfth episode of Hetalia: The Beautiful World season 1, and it brings forth a unique and exciting take on the history of the world. As with all the other episodes of Hetalia, Episode 12 is packed with humorous interpretations of significant historical events and introduces us to various characters from all over the world.

The episode begins with a sketch featuring the popular characters, Italy and Germany. In this segment, Italy claims that he can speak German, but when he speaks a few German words, Germany realizes that it is just a gibberish version of the language. To help his friend, Germany asks Japan to teach Italy the language. The team then goes on a mission to learn proper German, but things don't go as planned. They end up struggling with the basics, and hilarity ensues.

The episode then moves onto a scene that takes place in Ancient Rome. We see the Roman Empire is celebrating its birthday, and all the characters are dressed in the traditional Roman clothing. They indulge in some typical Roman activities such as chariot races and gladiatorial fights at the Colosseum. The highlight of this segment is the portrayal of Julius Caesar and his famous quote "Veni, Vidi, Vici" which translates to "I came, I saw, I conquered."

The show then takes us to another timeline and the focus shifts to the Chinese New Year. The characters are seen celebrating the occasion and indulging in typical Chinese traditions. The scenes feature various Chinese delicacies such as dumplings and rice cakes. It also introduces us to some popular Chinese characters from the show, such as China and Hong Kong. This particular scene is unique in its animation style, and the episode makers have tried to keep the cultural differences between different countries intact.

The next scene of the episode takes us back in time to when Admiral Perry visits Japan and forces them to open up trade relations with the Western countries. The sketch follows Japan and his fellow countrymen as they struggle to comprehend this new concept of trade and business. The characters are seen attempting to wear western outfits and adopt western customs, but their ineptitude leads to a hilarious outcome.

The last segment of Episode 12 is a spoof of the hit American TV show "The Amazing Race." In this sketch, the characters compete in a race around the world. The race features various landmarks and famous tourist spots from different countries around the world. The teams have to complete various tasks such as finding flags and building sandcastles to progress to the next level. The climax of this scene features one of the teams trying to take a selfie with the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which leads to hilarious consequences.

In conclusion, Hetalia: The Beautiful World season 1 episode 12 is an entertaining and engaging episode that showcases the different cultures and traditions across the globe. The show's witty and humorous take on history makes it a great watch for audiences of all ages. The unique animation style and the playful interpretation of different events in history make it quite a unique show, and this episode is a testament to it. Fans of the show are sure to enjoy this episode and the new viewers will undoubtedly be left intrigued and entertained.