Japanese anime and manga merchandise chain Animate has announced a Hetalia: World Stars digital fair which will begin on June 19. Eight official new pieces of original artwork have been illustrated for the event.

Hetalia: World Stars is an ongoing anime series and adaptation of Hidekaz Himaruya’s manga of the same name which is serialised in Shueisha’s Jump Comics+. The comedy series features characters based off different countries such as Italy, Germany, and Japan.

The online event, which will run from June 19 to July 11 both in-store at Animate and their online shop in Japan, will gift fans one of eight possible cards featuring the above-pictured illustrations for every ¥1,000 they spend or pre-order on Hetalia: World Stars related books and merchandise, or for every CD, Blu-ray, or DVD they buy. Each illustration sees the characters eting a different kind of food.

Animate will also will a range of merchandise with the same designs at the fair, such as acrylic stands, pins, and more.

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Tower Records has announced a collaboration with the Hetalia World★Stars anime series which will take place at three TOWER RECORDS CAFÉ branches: in Shibuya and Umeda NU Chayamamachi from June 9 and Nagoya Sakae SKYLE from June 22.

The cafe collaboration will see two different menus served across two periods. See the Information section at the bottom for more details.

The cafe collaboration’s main visual

Menu ① Line-Up

Gutentag! Assorted Germany Plate / Dobrý den! Czech Style Goulash / Ahoj! Slovakian Kapustnica Set – ¥1,500 Each (Tax Included)

Buono! Panna Cotta & Tiramisu Set / Anmitsu Parfait – ¥1,300 Each (Tax Included)

Italy’s Bicerin / Germany’s Spezi / Japan’s Matcha Milk / Czech’s Berry Lemonade / Slovakia’s Honey Wine-Style Apple Juice – ¥800 Each (Tax Included)

Menu ② Line-Up

C’est bow! Big Brother’s Special Pot-au-feu / Hello! England’s Meat Pie / Здравствуйте! Our Beef Stroganoff – ¥1,500 Each (Tax Included)

Hi! Hero’s Special Muffins / Hào chī! Sesame Seed Dango & Annin Tofu – ¥1,300 (Tax Included)

America’s Cherry Cola Float / England’s Biscuit Tea / France’s Rose Ginger Ale / Russia’s Varenye Tea / China’s Floral Jasmine Tea – ¥800 Each (Tax Included)

Available in Menus ① and ②

Pochi-kun’s Latte | ¥800 (Tax Included)

Takeout Bottle Drink | ¥972 (Tax Included)

Menu Order Bonus Items

Menu ① Postcard

Menu ② Postcard

Menu ① Business Card Set (3 Included)

Menu ② Business Card Set (3 Included)

Menu ① Sticker (You must book a table in advance to receive)

Menu ② Sticker (You must book a table in advance to receive)

Exclusive Merchandise

Pins | ¥440 Each or Full Set ¥4,400 (Tax Included)

Key Rings | ¥880 Each (Tax Included)

Mini Character Acrylic Stands | ¥990 Each (Tax Included)

Folder Set (2 Included) | ¥990 (Tax Included)

Acrylic Diorama | ¥3,850 (Tax Included)

Hetalia World★Stars is a manga series by Hidekaz Himaruya that’s serialised in Jump Comics+. In promotion of the new original net anime series which began airing on April 1, Tower Records has teamed up with the popular franchise to create a themed cafe experience with food, drinks, and desserts.

Fans can also get their hands on a selection of cafe-exclusive merchandise featuring their favourite characters including Italy, Germany, America, England, France, Russia, China, Czech, and Slovakia. These items are also available at Tower Records’ online shop in Japan.

Since you have a time limit of 80 minutes to dine at the cafe, you can book a table in advance, which also earns you some freebie merch. Tickets are now available. Additionally, if there is a free table on the day, you can also go straight in. Same-day tickets are available in limited quantities.

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An official website and Twitter page were launched on October 25 announcing that Hidekaz Himaruya’s Hetalia World Stars manga series is getting an anime adaptation in Spring 2021. The popular series is serialised in Shonen Jump+ and has sold over 500,000 copies across the four volumes that are currently out.

More comments from the rest of the cast on the upcoming anime series have been released which you can read below. Check out our previous article from comments on the voice actors for Italy, Germany, Japan, England, and France. Comments have been translated from Japanese by MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON.

Gō Inoue (Spain)

“We finally get a new series after so many years! My happiness at seeing Spain, the boss, again is equal to tomatoes raining down at a tomato festival! I’m covered in tomatoes! What kinds of characters will get wrapped up in things this time around? And are Italy and Romano doing well? The boss is very interested to see! I’m looking forward to it!”

Atsushi Kousaka (Prussia)

“Getting to be involved in a series I have always loved really makes me happy. I’m even more diligent in loving the series in getting to play a part. My goal is to make people who watch the series feel peace! Love and peace are themes of Hetalia after all! (I think). Happiness to the world!!”

Rie Kugimiya (Liechtenstein)

“Hetalia is back after so long! I feel really nostalgic, excited, and happy. I’m loving its world more and more! Be sure to look forward to it!”

Akira Sasanuma (Australia)

“I’m overjoyed to be returning to the series for World Stars. I’ve made so many fun memories since 2009 with all the fans, the staff, and my voice actor colleagues. I hope to enjoy the world of Hetalia once more with the Hetalia World Stars anime.”

Michiko Neya (Hungary)

“We get to show the world of Hetalia to everyone again! And I’m super happy to see the cute Hungary-chan again! It’s been so fun recording with everyone, I’m looking forward to watching it too.”

Megumi Takamoto (Seychelles)

“I’m so happy I get to meet these vibrant faces again! And what I want to say with my comment is you’ll get to see Seychelles!! This is a series that gives me energy whether I’m watching it or voice acting for it, so I hope to deliver this wonderful world to everyone with everything I’ve got. Let’s all get hyped.”

©日丸屋秀和／集英社・ヘタリアW★S製作委員会

An official website and Twitter page were launched on October 25 announcing that Hidekaz Himaruya’s Hetalia World Stars manga series is getting an anime adaptation in Spring 2021. The popular series is serialised in Shonen Jump+ and has sold over 500,000 copies across the four volumes that are currently out.

Hetalia World Stars

It has yet to be confirmed what kind of format the anime will be, but the official website and Twitter page revealed a visual featuring Germany, Italy, and Japan, with Italy holding out a plate of pasta.

Voice Cast Comments

Daisuke Namikawa (Italy)

“The Hetalia anime is back! This show has a roster of unique characters whose relationship is indescribable. And you won’t believe how they wind up this time around! Look forward to it, the Hetalia hype hurricane is back!”

Hiroki Yasumoto (Germany)

“I’m genuinely happy to be seeing these characters again. I’m sure you’re all excited too, but I feel like the cast are even more excited <laughs>. That’s how fun it is to record for this series. When we do it, we go all out. Simple and strong.”

Hiroki Takahashi (Japan)

“We’re back at it. I’m interested to see where they’ve ended up since then. I’m sure Japan is likely to be wavering in these times. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again. It’s not long now, so please wait just a little longer. Ciao☆”

Noriaki Sugiyama (England)

“I felt really nostalgic and it made me happy to be recording for the Hetalia anime again. I think this series has helped people [in Japan] to learn about things around the world, not just in Japan, and helped them gain an interest in those things. I hope you get to watch it!”

Masaya Onosaka (France)

“France is still the same guy, he hasn’t changed one bit. It’s been lonely not getting to record with everyone because of the coronavirus. I’m recording on my own, but I hope I can bring some fun to my part. Please look forward to seeing the familiar face of France again!”

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