this was supposed to be short lmao – Ellawritesficssometimes

Jesus Christ, you guys are super sweet. Thank you 😀

I would just like to point out that I’m going to be brief here. I’ve already covered this topic and don’t typically re-answer questions. I have a post directory and it’s your responsibility to read it along with the ask guidelines before you send in an ask! [x]

Anon 1: Any material that isn’t deleted is still canon, which includes the old characterizations, unfortunately.

What I can’t stress enough is the use of discretion in recognizing that the way the characters are portrayed is far different now. Years of material have consistently proven that Himaruya’s learned from his mistakes and has grown as a creator.

It’s just as wrong to hold on to previous characterizations as ‘evidence’ as it is to completely ignore and deny their existence.

Anon 2: It’s not a DNA/ deterministic behaviour type of thing. My understanding is that it stems from custom and tradition.

We’ve seen this before with America. How he behaves in world meetings goes against conventional norms.

Notice how Russia mentions that they’re [as in those nations who are older than America] are bound by tradition, (Together with Russia, Volume 5).

From what I can recall, there is one instance where a nation goes against their bosses’ wishes.

Occurs during the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Arc…

Japan claims that his boss “went on his own accord” in speaking to Russia and apologizes to England, who at the time didn’t have good relations with Russia [x].

Anon 3: That’s one thing about Hetalia that’s a bit confusing. Its rules are flimsy and there are several exceptions. Perhaps with France the matter was the question of the legitimacy of the government.

Anyways, we do know what happened to him in canon. He went to live with England after the Nazis occupied him (Volume 5, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité and…)