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Hetalia has come under criticism for having a light-hearted approach to serious historical events of [[World War II]], such as an offhand comment by Germany about Jews in the English [[Dub]], referencing the Holocaust.  An extreme example of this was when someone requested the Rape of Nanking in a [[Kink Meme|kink meme]] <ref> [http://amy-elysian.livejournal.com/4417.html Hetalia kink meme fic index] by amy_elysian, accessed April 6, 2010</ref>, though fandom does not usually go that far. Still, fans will occasionally get criticisms on [[fanworks]] for allegedly trivializing tragic events or being disrespectful.

Hetalia has come under criticism for having a light-hearted approach to serious historical events of [[World War II]], such as an offhand comment by Germany about Jews in the English [[Dub]], referencing the Holocaust.  An extreme example of this was when someone requested the Rape of Nanking in a [[Kink Meme|kink meme]] <ref> [http://amy-elysian.livejournal.com/4417.html Hetalia kink meme fic index] by amy_elysian, accessed April 6, 2010</ref>, though fandom does not usually go that far. Still, fans will occasionally get criticisms on [[fanworks]] for allegedly trivializing tragic events or being disrespectful.

Disrespect for the Holocaust has occured offline as well, in what became known as "The Anime Boston Incident". During a photoshoot at [[Anime Boston]] 2010, some Germany and Prussia cosplayers did Nazi Salutes for photos, which were then uploaded to the Hetalia Livejournal community. The organiser apologised after criticism.<ref>[https://hetalia.livejournal.com/6828345.html]</ref>

Disrespect for the Holocaust has occurred offline as well, in what became known as "The Anime Boston Incident". During a photoshoot at [[Anime Boston]] 2010, some Germany and Prussia cosplayers did Nazi Salutes for photos, which were then uploaded to the Hetalia Livejournal community. The organiser apologised after criticism.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131113150014/https://hetalia.livejournal.com/6828345.html A MAJOR APOLOGY FOR ANIME BOSTON]</ref>

Another criticism of Hetalia is that it applies exaggerated ethnic stereotypes to the characters, in a way that can potentially be seen as racist. The show's depiction of the nation of Korea has especially come under fire, given Japan's violent history as an imperializing force in Korea, and the show was banned in South Korea.

Another criticism of Hetalia is that it applies exaggerated ethnic stereotypes to the characters, in a way that can potentially be seen as racist. The show's depiction of the nation of Korea has especially come under fire, given Japan's violent history as an imperializing force in Korea, and the show was banned in South Korea.

*[[Kaibigan]] "a charity fan zine for Hetalia World Stars, featuring works by artists and writers of Asian / AAPI descent and their BIPOC allies [https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/hws-aapicharityzine]

*[[Kaibigan]] "a charity fan zine for Hetalia World Stars, featuring works by artists and writers of Asian / AAPI descent and their BIPOC allies [https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/hws-aapicharityzine]

*[[The World - A Hetalia Fanzine]] "This zine contains the work of several BIPOC creators within the Hetalia fandom who have come together to show their talents and their cultures in art." [https://yaqamole.gumroad.com/l/theworldzine]

*[[The World - A Hetalia Fanzine]] "This zine contains the work of several BIPOC creators within the Hetalia fandom who have come together to show their talents and their cultures in art." [https://yaqamole.gumroad.com/l/theworldzine]

*[[Together in Unity: A HWS NA Bros Fanzine]] "A non-profit charity fanzine dedicated to the familial bond of the characters America and Canada from Hetalia World Stars."<ref>[https://www.tumblr.com/hwsnabroszine/703682661515952128/hwsnabroszine-hwsnabroszine-hwsnabroszine?source=share <nowiki>[7]</nowiki>]</ref>

*[[Together in Unity: A HWS NA Bros Fanzine]] "A non-profit charity fanzine dedicated to the familial bond of the characters America and Canada from Hetalia World Stars."<ref>[https://www.tumblr.com/hwsnabroszine/703682661515952128/hwsnabroszine-hwsnabroszine-hwsnabroszine?source=share <nowiki>You heard it right: Together in Unity: A HWS NA Brothers Fanzine has finally been released!</nowiki>]</ref>

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