Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White!

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"It's totally the end of the world!"
  • 2011
  • 1 hr 30 min

Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White! is a 2010 Japanese animated film directed by Bob Shirohata and based on the webcomic and manga series Hetalia: Axis Powers by Hidekaz Himaruya. The movie features the voice talents of Todd Haberkorn as the character Italy and Christopher Bevins as the character Japan. The movie is a comedic and action-packed continuation of the series, as we follow the personified countries of the world, all with their own unique personalities, as they come together to fight off an alien invasion. The aliens, known as the Pictonians, are not interested in making peace with Earth and instead launch a full-scale invasion, hoping to wipe out all life on the planet.

The movie begins with Italy informing the audience that the world is facing its biggest crisis yet. The nations of the world are surprised and worried when they receive a message from outer space informing them that an alien race called the Pictonians is on its way to invade Earth. Their only hope is to unite and fight together, which proves nearly impossible considering the squabbling and disagreements among the different countries.

As the aliens start attacking, the nations are thrown into chaos, with each of them reacting in their own unique way. Italy is predictably cowardly, while America rushes in thinking he can save the world just by himself. However, they soon realize that they must work together in order to save their respective countries and the planet as a whole.

In the midst of all this, Japan also makes an appearance, providing much-needed intel and strategizing with the other countries to come up with a plan to defeat the aliens. Together, they embark on a mission to stop the Pictonians and save the world.

One of the most striking things about this movie is the vibrant and colorful animation, which captures the unique personalities of each of the countries in the story. From Italy's pasta-based weapons to America's giant mecha, the visuals are always engaging and imaginative.

The humor in the movie is also a standout, with plenty of puns and jokes that draw on the cultural stereotypes associated with each country. The movie never takes itself too seriously, choosing instead to poke fun at the often-contentious relationships between different countries.

While the movie does have moments of action and intensity, it's ultimately a lighthearted and fun romp through a world populated by quirky and entertaining characters. Whether you're a fan of the original webcomic and manga series or just looking for an entertaining animated film, Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White! is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2011
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English