List of Hetalia: Axis Powers Pairings

This is a list of the most popular pairings in the Axis Powers Hetalia fandom, started by hints of canonical evidence in the manga and anime.

Germany/N. Italy
Main article: Germany/North Italy

The main pairing at the beginning of the series, which reached a cliffhanger in the Buon San Valentino strips. There are parallels drawn between it and that of Chibitalia/Holy Roman Empire, which are hinted to be more than just coincidence.

Austria/Hungary
Main article: Austria/Hungary

The only prominent heterosexual pairing in canon so far, and the most popular of the heterosexual pairings in the fandom. The two were married at one point but it is said to have been a short union. Despite this, the two remain close.

Sweden/Finland
Main article: Sweden/Finland

Another pairing that has risen in popularity, Sweden considers Finland to be his "wife" though the other does not like being called such a thing.

America/England
Main article: America/England

A difficult relationship that has spanned through the ages. They were close in their youth, but after America gained his independence, the two have often been at odds, mostly over America's ridiculous ideas. In Himaruya's notes, England is classified as a tsundere character.

Spain/S. Italy (Romano)
Main article: Spain/South Italy

Though Spain openly shows affection for Romano, the other man refuses to admit he has any feelings for him in return and often treats him coldly, due to being another tsundere type character and having been that way since he was a child under Spain's care.

Poland/Lithuania
Main article: Poland/Lithuania

The two were once close, but were split apart by Russia, who ruled over Lithuania and the other Baltics for a long time. In the strips taking place in the present day, they have been reunited after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Russia/Lithuania
Main article: Russia/Lithuania

After separating him from Poland, Russia subjected Lithuania to his combination of affection and abuse. In the present day strips, Russia continues to torment Lithuania, wanting him to come back to him.

Chibitalia/Holy Roman Empire
Main article: Chibitalia/Holy Roman Empire

Another canon pairing, this one is between the child version of Italy and the short-lived Holy Roman Empire, who never saw each other again after the latter went off to war.