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.

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.

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.

England/Japan
Main article: England/Japan

When England was looking to form an alliance with someone, he found that Japan also had a similar interest. The two quickly formed a partnership, and England managed to teach Japan a few things about the English language in the process.

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.

Greece/Japan
Main article: Greece/Japan

Greece and Japan have an unusual but close relationship, and have managed to bond over their smaller interests, like their love of cats. However, when it comes to sexual matters, the two are drastic opposites.

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

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

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.

Prussia/England
Main article: Prussia/England

At the end of the Seven Years War, England sent a letter to Prussia to announce their alliance, due to wanting to fight against France.

In Prussia's blog at the April Fool's '09 event on Kitayume, Prussia tried out England's cooking (much to England's delight), but found that even he couldn't stomach it. England then vowed to make Prussia and everyone else acknowledge his cooking skills the "next time".

Prussia/Hungary
Main article: Prussia/Hungary

Prussia and Hungary used to be pretty close as children, having fought battles together. When they grew up, Prussia became involved in wars against Austria. He also teases and annoys Austria, even if they're not really in a battle. Every time that he defeats or pesters Austria, Hungary beats him up out of anger.

There exists pretty popular fan speculation that Prussia actually has a crush on Hungary, and that he's either hiding it or not aware of it.

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.

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.

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.