User blog comment:Watermint/Human names v. Country names (Wiki)/@comment-2157381-20100709013206

I agree with the name situation. For as long as Hidekaz decides not to write the names, we dutiful students of Hetalia should respect his mighty wishes. One day, the all mighty Hima-sama may realize these names are not to be cause for shame, but are respected, and he may rise up again, with many a more name for many a more a country for many more a fan. When he has the time of day. Until then, controversy shall remain, in both the making of new and the complication of the translating of the old. For an example, the question of whether, in English, we should use a, for lack of a better word on my part, "Englified" version of a name, or the natural version of the name, based on the country said character originated from/represents. I suggest the placing of the country first, followed then by a note stating that "this here particular country does indeed have a human name". I prefer spelling out the entire country, such as The United Kingdom of Great Britan and Northern Ireland, followed by what he is commonly known as by the characters in the anime. After that would be the best place for the human name.

People who prefer the human name should know by now the actual country's true name, at least the simplified version. From what I have heard, it seems APH is rated PG-13 in Japan. Perhaps that would explain some things concerning the censoring and diluting of some of the countries' actions. I like manga Japan. He feels more complete. Also, in all my knowledge of both books and manga, the thing you read is ususally better than the thing you watched in about 2 hours. And each episode of Hetalia lasts 5 minutes~ :D