Episode 03

The third episode of Axis Powers Hetalia was broadcast on February 06, 2009. It adapts from the Prologue and Axis Powers arcs of the first published manga volume. Unlike the other early episodes, there is no Chibitalia segment featured.

Italy's Song
In this pre-title segment, Italy writes and sings a song for Germany, about Germany. It first starts out as a compliment, only to turn into a bizarre rant about Germans and how they frighten him. Germany proceeds to ship Italy back home in a cardboard box.

Italy Gets A Job (WWI)
The segment starts out with Germany learning that France has blamed the war that he lost all on him, and is making unreasonable demands. Germany is forced to send money to France, and build a multitude of cuckoo clocks. He voices that he is glad, however, to have ditched Italy and finally be alone, only for Italy to show back up to demand a job.

Italy is kicked out once more, but pleads with Germany about his poverty situation. He winds up working at the house, making bills, as he narrates in a letter back to his brother about the ridiculous money situation.

Italy Becomes An Ally (WWII)
Italy watches news of the war on TV, mad that Germany is attacking France again. Meanwhile, while Germany's plotting the rest of his war against France, he is informed that Italy has become his ally. Italy shows up, only to be literally kicked out by Germany and sent flying. He winds up thrown right back at Germany.

Italy manages to convince Germany to form an alliance with him, only for the two to wind up stranded in a desert where Italy keeps using up their water supply to boil pasta.

Teaser
A shot of Japan, surrounded by cherry blossoms. He turns, and says "Pleased to make your acquaintance".

Character Appearances

 * North Italy
 * Germany
 * France (cameo)
 * Japan (teaser cameo)

Voice Cast
North Italy: Daisuke Namikawa

Germany: Hiroki Yasumoto

France: Masaya Onosaka

Japan: Hiroki Takahashi

Trivia

 * As the anime follows the published version of the manga, events from the original Axis Powers webcomic storyline (such as Italy travelling to Egypt to pick a fight, and Japan's earliest appearances) are skipped.