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In the New World, adorable baby U.S.A. is caught in the middle of a very intense custody battle between France, Finland, and a few other blonde guys!

Germany addresses Italy’s abandonment issues and offers his little friend a treaty to put him at ease. Okay, it’s not really a treaty at all. It’s actually a pinky swear.

Russia’s heading over to Germany’s place for a sleepover, and he’s worried about what to wear. Italy’s got some concerns, too. If his friends make new friends, will he be pushed aside?

With spring still many months away, U.S.A. and Japan make preparations to survive the harsh winter. And by preparations, I mean that Japan buys manga and ice cream while U.S.A. almost freezes to death.

It’s time for the G8 summit, but Canada is missing. When he finally shows up, the rest of the… Wait. Who the crap is this Canada guy? Later, France catches Olympic fever - and loses his pants.

Germany goes sightseeing in sunny Italy, a lively land where music and laughter drift on the breeze. Surprisingly, he doesn’t hate it. Later, the Allied boys explore their artistic sides.

Germany and Italy spend a beautiful night by the campfire, and when a shooting star flashes through the sky, Germany makes a wish. Actually he makes a lot of wishes, and they’re all about Italy.

Germany stirs from his slumber to find the Roman Empire on his bed. It turns out Germany is a big fan of his visitor’s work - and misses him very much. How sweet.

In this very informative episode of Hetalia Axis Powers, the gang shares stories of how the Christmas season is celebrated - or not - in their homelands. Note to self: avoid Russia during the holidays.

During a sleepover at Japan’s place, U.K. makes a new pal while soaking in the bath. This new pal is green and might actually be a hallucination. Or, he might actually exist. We may never know.

WWI is over, but Italy won’t quit pestering Germany. In fact, with WWII right around the corner, Italy pledges his undying devotion to his gruff friend, and a delightful Axis of Bromance is born.

Russia knows no fear, as evidenced by his willingness to jump out of an airplane without a parachute. The Baltics, however, seem to be more than a little uneasy around Russia.

The Axis falls under Allied attack once again! But then something strange happens - a jolly visitor arrives bearing gifts, allowing enemies to put aside their differences if only for one night.

The Allies get their hands on a valuable source of information that could reveal the inner-workings of the Axis gang: Germany’s diary! And it’s all about Italy. Seriously, like every page.

U.K. unveils the secret weapon he plans to use in order to claim revenge against U.S.A. - a chair! An EVIL chair! An EVIL chair that Russia keeps sitting in at all the wrong moments!

A flashback into the past reveals the reasons why U.S.A. might sometimes appear to be lacking in good taste. Also, the long and winding tale of Liechtenstein and Switzerland comes to an end.

Tension arises when Switzerland and Liechtenstein encounter Austria at the grocery store. Meanwhile, the Axis boys discover that their deserted island isn’t actually all that deserted.

Switzerland questions why his sis, Liechtenstein, cut her hair. Everyone else questions if she’s actually a little boy. Later, Germany is confused when he overhears an awkward situation involving Italy and a bed.

As Holy Roman Empire prepares to leave for war, little Italy gets emotional and gives the departing nation a meaningful gift. Well, really, I’m just assuming it’s meaningful. Because, otherwise, it’s just silly.

Sealand has a lot of heart, but as the teeny-tiniest nation in the world, he’s having a tough time getting the other countries to recognize that he even exists.