Episode 135: In those days, Chibi-chan was...

In those days, Chibi-chan was... (その昔、ちびちゃんは Sono mukashi, chibi-chan wa) is the fifteenth episode of Hetalia: The World Twinkle, and the one hundred and thirty-fifth overall in the anime series Hetalia. It was released early by Funimation to their subscribers in the United States and Canada on October 8, 2015, and was broadcast in Japan on October 9, 2015. It adapts the entirety of the Soldiers for a Short While chapter from Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 5 and the majority of the In those days, Chibi-chan was... chapter from Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 6.

Summary
Germany and Italy try pressure points. Chibitalia looks back when Britian's boss changed religions.

Plot
Germany is joyful that he was able to finish work earlier than expected and debates if he should take a vacation. An angel Italy pops up and suggests a visit to his country. When Germany states that he was there not too long ago. A devil Romano appears and tells him that he doesn't have a choice in the matter which causes Germany to shout in frustration.

In a tent at night, Italy is rolling on the ground in boredom when he expresses how bored he is just sitting around doing nothing. Germany realizes that Italy will not settle until they try something and agrees to whatever so long as it does not include snuggling or hugging. Outside the tent, Britian is sneaking around when he hears a loud commotion coming from the tent and sees their shadows engaged in what he believes is a fight. He rushes in and stops them but Germany explains that they were following instruction from a book on pressure points Japan lent to Italy but he was applying too much pressure and causing Italy great pain by accident.

In Italy's childhood, he is mentioned as having skillfully made his way through times and had received the largest portion of his grandfather's inheritance that somewhat spoiled and sheltered him.

Chibitalia later meets with Britian and tells how he's heard Britian's boss has switched religions. He wonders if this is a good idea, but Britian assures the young country that he will be fine since his current boss appears like an ideal ruler. Chibitalia sees how Britian appears to be doing well after the change of religion, but notices how there are still some who are struggling with the change.

In the present, Italy is showing Japan around while informing him of historical facts. When Japan asks why they are walking around the Vatican so late in the afternoon, Italy answers that it will give them all the time they want to tour the area since entry closes at five and closing time is half an hour later. Italy admits that he loves walking around when it's peaceful but reveals that his economy is in a tight spot right now and how the "scary guy" in charge has had to lay down some rules in order to save money, but Italy plans to not let anything happen to his beloved pasta.

In a library, Italy Cat is with a slumbering Germany Cat and Japan Cat before the scene changes to Japan, Germany, and Italy peacefully napping in a grassy meadow.

Character Appearances

 * Germany
 * North Italy
 * South Italy
 * England
 * Owl
 * Pope Clement VII
 * Ancient Rome (non-speaking cameo)
 * Henry VIII
 * Japan
 * Italy-cat
 * Germany-cat (non-speaking)
 * Japan-cat (non-speaking)

Japanese Cast

 * Italy, Romano, Italy-cat: Daisuke Namikawa
 * Germany: Hiroki Yasumoto
 * Japan, Medici: Hiroki Takahashi
 * England: Noriaki Sugiyama
 * Chibitalia: Aki Kanada
 * German: Yūsuke Suda
 * England's Boss: Keikou Sakai
 * Chibitalia's Boss: Kokoro Tanaka
 * Narrator: Yuki Kaida
 * The Passing Owl: Masaya Onosaka

English Cast

 * Italy, Italy-cat: Todd Haberkorn
 * Romano: Ian Sinclair
 * Germany: Patrick Seitz
 * Japan: Christopher Bevins
 * Medici: Marcus D. Stimac
 * Britain: Taliesin Jaffe (credited as "T. Axelrod")
 * Chibitalia: Brina Palencia
 * King Henry VIII: Anthony Bowling
 * Pope Clement VII: David Matranga
 * Chibiromano: Colleen Clinkenbeard
 * Narrator: Jamie Marchi
 * Extras: Courtney Stringer, Scott Hinze