I’m sorry but I can’t find it. Isn’t there a whole strip in a volume with Taiwan in it?

This one is Taiwan centric. I think it’s what you’re referring to.

Source: Volume 4,

Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~

Q & A

I was thinking over your arguement, and it
spurred this idea. It’s more of a what if theory, but I was thinking, and
forgive me if I’m bothering ya, what if HRE was still alive when Germany was
born? This being based on your point that a nation can live for sometime after
dissolution. So what if there was still enough for HR to still be present when
Germany was born in a separate body, and he died sometime after his birth.
Would that even be possible? lol As I said, crazy theory.

You’re not bothering me!
I account for this in my Holy Rome theory [x].

The fact that Germany is
born as a young child because he had an existing body can be taken literally.
The existing body was Holy Rome; he suffered from amnesia after switching
titles, having become Germany.

It explains why they’re
the same age, why they look exactly alike, and why they’re both wearing nightgowns (Holy
Rome was sick and didn’t die right after his dissolution; I propose that he’s
in a nightgown because he’s standing up from his bed for the first time + he’s
also coming out of hiding given that he was secretly being held in Prussia’s
house).

Yes, I’m aware that a nightgown is a device used to convey youth in the series. However, in this instance, Holy Rome being sick and wearing a nightgown could also be foreshadowing his rebirth.

Source: Hetascanlations, World Stars Chapter 12 & 187.

Edited photo, Source Hetscanlations: Germany, World Stars Chapter 12 (left), Holy Rome, World Stars Chapter 187 (right).

Do you think a nation’s physical strength is
proportional to its military strength( It’s a headcanon of mine)….I want your
opinion

You’re on the right track, but you have to think about what causes the military strength.

It’s predicated on their economic and political strength overall. Longer post
on this with more proof here [x].

Hey, i have a question that’s been bugging me
for quite a while. It’s about America and Canada. As i’ve seen in your
theories, America grew up alone, but then i’ve seen other material that states
that America and Canada grew up together. There’s a kind of contradiction
between these two materials. Can you tell me which one of them is the true one?
Thanks!

It is a contradiction. You’re right. But, it can also be worked around. Canada and America were
introduced to each other by England, but they were also able to travel on foot for
their own visits.

Sources: Hetarchive, Fly Canada-San, Fly! & Hetascanlations, World Stars Chapter 180.

Canada’s statement of
them having been together since they were born could just be a messy way of
saying that they’ve known each other for so long.

Source: Hetascanlations, Chapter 178.

out of all the countries who do you think is
the most lonely?

Probably England. His
characterization is very much invested in his alienation from other nations,
both emotionally and geographically.

Source: Hetascanlations, World Stars Chapter 194.

Okay I swear on my life,
I’ve read a comic strip where Taiwan takes Vietnam to this meeting among anime
fans for subs vs dubs and Vietnam is disappointed saying something like “Oh
it’s a bunch of anime fans.” Like did I dream that??

No lol. It’s from Volume
6.

Source: Hetarchive.

Misconception: She’s weak and unassertive

Reality: Even though we don’t get much canon material of her, her
character notes state otherwise.

Those who wish to
accurately depict her should take note of the fact that she’s described as a
smart girl with a strong mind—I’ll get more into that in a little bit.

Source: Volume 2.

Ex: There’s an old
sketch where she stands up to China and tells him to back off from Japan. The
panel seems to take place in the period where China still held a wartime grudge
against Japan.

Source: Hetarchive, Taiwan’s profile.

Ex: Her appropriate
reaction to Italy requesting to place his head on her chest. Please note that
this took place during the Chest Test series, where Italy places his head on the
chests of all complying nations. The intentions weren’t perverted in nature…it’s
more reminiscent of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Source: Hetarchive (Bamboo Thicket, eng trans., Nov 8th, 2013).

Misconception: She doesn’t get along with other Asian nations and is
reclusive.

Reality: She’s on very friendly terms with other Asian nations.

I know that her
history is complicated, but it’s also important to recognize that Hetalia is a
series that promotes worldwide peace and solidarity.

While it does avoid certain topics—as necessitated
by its comedic and satirical genre—that doesn’t mean they’re trivialized. The
series has shown that in spite of experiencing rocky political relationships,
the personifications are nonetheless able to maintain a personal life separate from
it.

Ex: In the present, Taiwan
is a regular visitor of China’s home.

Source: Volume 4, Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~ + Volume 5.

Ex: She’s on good
terms with Hong Kong. He visits her, and she visits him.

Source: Hetarchive (Bamboo Thicket, Nov 25th, 2013).

Besides that, she’s
particularly close with Vietnam.

Ex: She chooses
Vietnam’s Halloween outfit, much to the latter’s dismay.

Source: Hetarchive, Halloween 2013-2014 Event.

Ex: She convinced
Vietnam to take a photo with her. The significance of the moment rests with the
fact that Vietnam is insecure about her inability to smile.

Source: Volume 4,

Ilha Formosa ~Beautiful Island~.

Misconception: She’s
a flat character with no personality.

Reality: She could definitely
use more development, but she still has unique attributes.

While Taiwan’s
character is due for some fleshing out, as is the case with most female nations
[unfortunately], the facts that we do receive about her are enough to work with. The
information is all there; you just have to look for it.

Ex: She’s a skilled
businesswoman.

Source: Hetarchive, Halloween 2013-2014 Event.

Ex: She likes
fortune-telling.

Source: Hetscanlations, World Stars Chapter 239.

Ex: She’s a good cook
and likes fashion.

Source: Volume 5.

Bonus facts:

Strips suggest that
Taiwan may be attracted to both men and women.

i.e., she gives
Valentine’s Chocolates to Japan (France and Italy’s suggestive looks are
important) + she purposefully convinces Vietnam to wear a tight Halloween
costume and oggles at Belarus and Ukraine.

Source: Hetascanlations, World Stars Chapter 42 + Hetarchive, Halloween 2013-2014 Event.

She’s a bird
lover.

Source: Volume 5 + Hetarchive (Bamboo Thicket, eng trans., Jan 22nd 2011).

She’s an avid fan of
anime.

Q & A

Can I request some wholesome Britain please? 🇬🇧

Of course! England was the first person to follow America on Twitter [x].

to what extent are the countries affected by
climate/weather extremes in their countries? for example how would aussie be
affected by the droughts going on right now?

Two ways, as far as I’m
concerned.

They experience the
natural weather just like any other regular human does.

Ex: America hating the
cold weather [x].

Climate has also been
proven to impact the nation’s personality.

Ex: Iceland’s hot and
cold personality respectively stems from the volcanic activity and cool weather
of his country [x].

Do you think Romano was aware/ever became aware
of the fact that he got special treatment? Do you think he was happy about
that? (I have not read all of the comics so forgive me if it’s been stated in
canon.

He didn’t realize it
until he read a Spanish history textbook as an adult.

Vietnam once asks him to
teach her how to smile [x].

I
also hold that England and Romano are realistic. I’m tired of the criticism of
people hating on characters whose moods aren’t picture perfect. People are like
this in real life. Another character I would add is Italy and America; both
mask their insecurities by overcompensating with smiles.

Do you have any hetalia headcanons for any characters? You’re always pointing out canon facts(thank you so much for that, btw), and it would be cool to see your own ideas and impressions on the characters :D

I’m not particularly big on headcanons, but I sometimes do charts like this 😀

Most insecure nations

–

America, Canada, England, Germany, Italy,
Romano, and Poland.

Loneliest nations

–

America, England, Iceland, Prussia, and Russia.

Happiest nations

–

Denmark, Finland, Seychelles, and Sweden.

Most sarcastic nations

–

England, France, Norway, and Romano.

Nations we need more of

–

Belgium, Belarus, India, and Vietnam.

Note: This post will be looking at potential hints of female pairings or same-sex attraction, as requested. For the most part, the nations I will be mentioning have in fact shown attraction to males too. A more complete post on the nations’ sexuality will eventually be made, though. The examples shown are not all of them either. There are plenty of them, believe me.

Okay, let’s get it out of the way right now: Monaco and Taiwan
are hitting up the charts with their heavily hinted – but not confirmed – attraction
to girls. It makes me incredibly happy to see this possible representation in the
comics, and I’m even more excited to share it with you all.

First, there’s the 2011 Christmas event. There, Taiwan
states that she is unable to concentrate due to the amount of cleavage the Western
female nations are showing. Monaco then reassures her and sweetly waves it off.
Taken alone, this may not seem significant, but you certainly see progress with
Taiwan as you flip forward into later strips.

Now, let’s go over some panels included in the Halloween
2013/2014 event. After spotting Belarus from afar, Taiwan literally exclaims “Gorgeous
lady at 12:00 o’ clock!” and then proceeds to complement Belarus with notable
excitement.

And then comes Ukraine.

I mean, there’s really not that much to say. You can see it
for yourselves: there’s a clear blush on Taiwan’s face and she looks just a little
bit too happy to see Ukraine’s (breasts), don’t you think?

Don’t believe me still? Here’s Taiwan blushing, complementing Vietnam,
and just looking plain elated to be surrounded by them. She doesn’t seem to be
so shy about these feelings anymore.

There also appears to be this scheme where Taiwan purposefully
made Vietnam’s costume smaller and tighter than what it should be, as the costume
is her size as opposed to Vietnam’s – Taiwan is significantly smaller than Vietnam.

Lastly, there’s Monaco, who comments that Ukraine looks “modestly
sexy.” Again, when taken on its own, it doesn’t seem like much.

However, when asked if she would wear a revealing costume,
Monaco says that she’s better at being an onlooker and is then compared to an
old man by Taiwan. I don’t know, I read this as Monaco embodying something akin
to a male gaze…an appreciative male gaze. There’s also the stereotype that old
men are more perverted; obviously this isn’t the case, but it’s a pretty common
gag.

Take what you want from what I just presented, but I personally
believe there is enough evidence in the strips that at the very least hint at the
existence of same-sex attraction among the female nations.