Located inside Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Namjatown is an indoor theme park offering a number of themed attractions and tons of tasty food! Known for collaborating with popular anime and manga series, the complex will be teaming up with Hetalia World★Stars starting on October 20! Following this, Namjatown in Osaka will host the event starting January 14, 2022.   

Original Merchandise

Riddle Solving Letter Set (14 varieties): ¥650 (Tax Included) *Random

Acrylic Pen Stand (14 varieties): ¥2,400 each (Tax Included) 

56mm Pin Collection (14 varieties): ¥550 each (Tax Included) *Random

 

 

In-Store Exclusive Merchandise

 

Bag Hooks (14 Varieties): ¥1,500 each (Tax Included)

 

Purchase Bonus

Cat-Shaped Illustration Sheet (14 varieties)

 

Web Shop/Hugood! from NAMJATOWN (Osaka) Exclusive Merchandise

Acrylic Picture Frame (1 type): ¥3,300 (Tax Included) *Not available at Namjatown. 

 

‘Bon Appetit! Pasta Raffle’ Mini-Game

  Example of Prizes

A Prize: Pouch (14 Varieties)

B Prize: Keychain (14 Varieties)

C Prize: Pin Collection (14 Varieties, Random)

 

‘Aim! Kugelschreiber!’ Mini-Game

  Example of Prizes

Winner’s Prize: Acrylic Stand (14 Varieties)

Participation Prize: Photo Collection 2-piece set (14 Varieties, Random) *Includes 2 bromides of the same design

These prizes will also be available in online mini-games at the Namco Parks Online Shop.   

Weekly Commemorative Stamp

 

Original Themed Food and Desserts

  Where to Buy: Namja Gyoza Stadium, Fukubukuro Dessert Alley

Italy, Germany, and Japan Assortment Plate: ¥1,200 (Tax Included) 

Czech Republic and Slovakia Coffee Float: ¥890 (Tax Included) 

  Where to Buy: Hugood! CAFE

World★Stars Waffle: ¥780 (Tax Included) 

Icing Cookies, available for takeout (14 Varieties) / Acrylic Plate Set: ¥1,900 each (Tax Included) / Individual Cookies: ¥650 each (Tax Included) 

Fortune Latte ‘World Greetings Latte’ (14 Characters x 3 Greetings): ¥690 each (Tax Included) 

 

*The greeting on the cup will change depending on the time of day you order (morning, noon, or night). 

*Icing Cookies and Fortune Lattes do not come with a cat-shaped illustration sheet. 

 

Amusement Prizes

Sparkling Acrylic Keychain (14 Varieties)

  Those familiar with the Hetalia series will recognize these country-based characters, even when they’re sporting cat ears. Guests will be able to purchase a number of completely original goods, play mini-games for prizes, and chow down on themed menu items. Certain goods will also be available from the Namco Parks Online Store.    During the event period, a total of six unique original stamp designs will be available on a weekly basis. Starting on October 20, the Italy, Germany, and Japan stamp will be available, with a new design popping up each Monday.      ©日丸屋秀和／集英社・ヘタリアW★S製作委員会

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.   (C)日丸屋秀和／集英社・ヘタリアW★S製作委員会

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.   ©日丸屋秀和／集英社・ヘタリアW★S製作委員会

Frontier Works began airing the new Hetalia World Stars anime series on April 1 and announced the release of a Blu-ray box and special price DVD which will hit shelves in Japan on July 28.   The Hetalia World Stars manga series has sold over 500,000 copies with just four volumes.    

Hetalia World Stars Blu-ray Box & Special Price DVD

The Blu-ray Box will include not only the anime episodes but an extra disc featuring footage from Jump Festa 2021, character songs by Czech and Slovakia, and more.     LuxembourgHetalia World Stars welcomes the new character Luxembourg. Like Netherlands and Belgium, he is a gentle soul who's also shy. He's also a workaholic, not knowing when to stop. 

Comments from the Voice Cast

Luxembourg (Taku Yashiro)

"I play Luxembourg in the new Hetalia anime series. I'm so happy to be playing a character in a series loved by so many people. He's someone who has a lot of different facial expressions, so be sure to check him out." 

 Netherlands (Nobuya Mine)

"Hetalia is getting another anime series! It's been a while, Spain! I'm so happy to see you again! What kind of world will he show his brothers and sisters? Please look forward to it!"  

Belgium (Eriko Nakamura)

"I'm personally over the moon that I get to be with the calm and gentle Belgium once again! You might get a peek at her being a little bit more straightforward and honest this time, and you might even feel just a little bit sorry for her. Either way, she's cute, and cuteness is justice! Please look forward to seeing her along with all the other characters."   ©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. 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