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In isolation his entire life, Nagate must adjust to life in a centuries-old space colony while training as a cadet pilot to fight an ancient threat.

The Allies get together to split up their responsibilities for the coming war, which really just means: U.S.A. decides he’ll be the hero and everyone else will act as his support. Meanwhile, isn’t France dreamy?

Since Italy’s kind of a moron, he keeps getting captured by the Allies. But since he’s kind of annoying, he keeps getting sent back to the Axis. And in a shocking turn of events, Japan answers a telephone!

U.S.A. takes a break from stuffing hamburgers into his face just long enough (barely) to reveal his plans for attacking the Axis. Meanwhile, much to Germany’s delight, Italy’s got an obnoxious brother.

Japan, Germany, and Italy roast marshmallows on the beach. The three guys may feel like the night belongs to them, but they are far from alone. Actually, marshmallows sound pretty good right now. BRB.

It’s an episode of mistaken identities in more ways than one when Holy Roman Empire and Italy go skinny-dipping. Later, everybody thinks Canada is everybody but Canada!

America’s totally freaked out by scary movies, but due to his heroic inclinations, he refuses to stop watching them! Japan thinks loaning him some horror video games might toughen him up.

America swings by to show Japan a fortune telling game. Later, when the rest of the guys want to celebrate the fact that he’s coming out of his shell, Japan chooses a quiet night at home instead. Big shock, right?

Germany, Japan, and Italy are on a deserted island, and they’re making the most of such a pleasant environment. Especially Italy, who uses the free time to make white flags and sand sculptures of pasta.

France drops by to visit Japan, who’s as isolated as ever, and there’s nothing in the world that’s going to make the guy come out of his room to greet his charming visitor. Well, except maybe a cute kitty.

A self-inflicted rocket wound leaves England hovering on the verge of death, but America wants to be paid back before the old chap kicks the bucket.

England and France pay a visit to Poland and his pretty new pony; America’s astonishing rate of growth comes as quite a shock to jolly old England.

U.K. develops a serious case of hair envy - and an aversion to scissors - in the wake of another humiliating encounter with France and his gorgeous, golden locks.

During a tender moment of reflection, Liechtenstein recalls the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding her first meeting with Switzerland: a boy who would become like a brother to her.

Liechtenstein’s a little too laid back about her borders, so Switzerland decides to teach her about the peril of strangers. Later, Japan and U.S.A. work on becoming better friends. And there’s cake! Cake’s awesome!

The saga of Russia’s sisters continues! Things haven’t been the same since the collapse of the Soviet Union. As a result, Ukraine is jiggling her way across Europe in search of new friends.

Russia introduces the world to his sisters, the busty, bouncy Ukraine and the very intense Belarus. It’s an unusual family, to say the least.

It’s an episode of psychological combat! While U.S.A. tries to come up with ways to mess with his opponents’ heads, France takes it upon himself to spread scandalous rumors about Germany.

Everybody still wants little baby U.S.A. all to themselves! It’s France and his buddies versus U.K. and his gang. Who will earn the right to be called big brother by the New World’s cutest newborn?

Italy and Germany have a new BFF: Japan. After a “getting acquainted” soak in the hot springs, Japan shows the guys his value as an ally by - actually, he doesn’t really do much. But he seems very polite.