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Hetalia: Axis Powers, Vol. 3 by Hidekaz Himaruya

christiana's review against another edition

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1.0

Listen, I wanted to like this. All my high school anime club LOVES this. I just don't. I think it's kind of boring and cracked out and I just can't get behind it. I thought maybe it was just the manga, because the manga looks like a direct copy of the anime. However, the anime just wasn't my bag either.

That being said, there is a great history/geography lesson here! If a kid can get through this and like it, I say more power to them. The 28 year old lady though is going to have to pass.

theseventhl's review against another edition

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3.0

An entertaining, polarizing read. A lot of silly antics wrapped up in stereotypes, masquerading as a history lesson. Most of the material in this book was covered in the anime, which arguably does it better. Some of the chapters seemed rougher than others quality-wise - like the quality of the images themselves. The notes in the margins are extremely helpful for those who need a brush-up on their world history (and is a lot easier to read than the blink-and-you'll-miss-em subtitle notes on the anime). Despite some QC issues, it was clearly a labor of love from Tokyopop's staff.

sensorglitch's review against another edition

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This was an amusing manga, i like the way they characterize the countries. They are amusing.

batbones's review against another edition

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4.0

Loved it. Probably the most hilarious historical fiction that ever existed.

justasmidge's review against another edition

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5.0

I finally jumped on the Hetalia bandwagon. When I started it I didn't feel like I was going to like it, but I was wrong. I absolutely loved this manga. :D

sunnydee's review against another edition

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2.0

Geschichtsunterricht in Mangaform.
Obwohl ich mich sehr für Geschichte interessiere und auch gern mal über das ein oder andere Klischee lache, konnte mich dieser Manga nicht wirklich begeistern. Der Zeichenstil war mir zu skizzenhaft. An sich waren die Charaktere interessant und auch niedlich gezeichnet. Auch die verschiedenen Uniformen waren nett anzusehen. Aber dieser kritzelige Zeichenstil war einfach nicht meins.
Inhaltlich fand ich die Kurzgeschichten alle recht langweilig zusammengestellt. Auch der Humor kam nicht bei mir an. Der geschichtliche Aspekt gefiel mir gut. Ich habe auch noch einiges dazugelernt und fand es gut, dass es auch Erklärungen zu einigen Kurzgeschichten gab - sprich der geschichtliche Hintergrund wurde nochmal kurz erklärt. Ein wirklich tolles Ansatz aber für mich zu langweilig umgesetzt.
2,4 von 5 Sternen

jahanam's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.0

anaramona's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

clstrifes's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

pidgeon's review against another edition

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5.0

I finally jumped on the Hetalia bandwagon. When I started it I didn't feel like I was going to like it, but I was wrong. I absolutely loved this manga. :D