Hidekaz Himaruya

2.2.1. Hetalia: Axis Powers

Hetalia: Axis Powers (Axis Powers ヘタリア_{Akushisu Pawāzu Hetaria}^Japanese) is Hidekazu Himaruya's most famous work. It originated as a webcomic and gained immense popularity, leading to its adaptation into a manga series and an anime with seven seasons. The series is known for its unique premise of personifying countries and historical events as anthropomorphic characters, primarily focusing on the Axis Powers and Allies during World War II. The manga was initially published by Gentosha, with six collected volumes released as of October 2013. Its widespread appeal led to a significant cultural impact, influencing fan perceptions of national identity and international relations.

2.2.2. Chibisan Date

Chibisan Date (ちびさんデイト_{Chibi-san Deito}^Japanese) is a manga series that began its serialization in Comic Birz in April 2009. It later moved to Comic Spica, starting with its first issue in October 2011. The series concluded its run in April 2013 with Comic Spica Vol. 19. The manga was collected into four volumes, published by Gentosha.

2.2.3. Sōri Club

Sōri Club (総理倶楽部^Japanese, "Prime Minister's Club") is a manga series by Himaruya, with Kenichi Sakura responsible for the storyboard composition. The series began serialization in Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine with its February 2021 issue. It ran until the November 2023 issue, concluding on October 3, 2023. The series was compiled into seven collected volumes.

2.2.4. Taishō Roman Oni-san Yameteee!!

Taishō Roman Oni-san Yameteee!! (大正浪漫 鬼さんやめてえぇっ!!^Japanese, "Taishō Romance: Demon, Stop It!!") was serialized in Shueisha's Jump SQ. from its September 2013 issue to its August 2014 issue. The manga was collected into two volumes by Shueisha.

2.2.5. Hetalia World☆Stars

Hetalia World☆Stars (ヘタリア World☆Stars^Japanese) serves as a continuation of the popular Hetalia series. It began its serialization on Shueisha's digital manga platform, Shonen Jump+, on September 22, 2014. The series is ongoing, with eight collected volumes published as of March 2024.

2.3.1. Webcomics

Himaruya's early creative output includes several webcomics that were available on his personal website. These include "Susume! Kitakō Hōsō-bu" (すすめ!きたこー放送部^Japanese, "Go! Kitakō Broadcasting Club"), "Baruyona Bombers" (バルヨナボンバーズ^Japanese), and the original Axis Powers Hetalia. "Susume! Kitakō Hōsō-bu" and "Baruyona Bombers" are noted for their themes related to broadcasting club activities.

2.3.2. Illustrations and Artbooks

Himaruya has also worked as an illustrator for other projects. He provided illustrations for the Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi (学校であった怖い話^Japanese, "Scary Stories from School") series written by Takiya Iijima, published by Shogakukan in three volumes. He also contributed an illustration to Pinoko Tribute Acchonburike! (ピノコトリビュート アッチョンブリケ！^Japanese), an anthology released by Akita Shoten in 2013, and created the cover illustration for ALDNOAH.ZERO Anthology Comic (1) (ALDNOAH.ZERO アルドノア・ゼロ アンソロジーコミック (1)^Japanese) by Houbunsha in 2014.

He has released several artbooks dedicated to his Hetalia series:

• Hetalia Axis Powers ARTBOOK ArteStella (Gentosha, February 28, 2011)
• Hetalia Axis Powers ARTBOOK ArteStella Piccolo (Gentosha, March 27, 2012)

2.3.3. Doujinshi and Games

Himaruya has been actively involved in the doujin (independent publishing) scene. His doujinshi works include "Inaka no Nono" (いなかのノノ^Japanese) and "Zurō no Sumika Zenpen" (ずろうの棲処 前編^Japanese) which was released under the circle name Team Yasagure (チームやさぐれ^Japanese). He also contributed to the doujin game Apasi Midnight Collection vol.1 (アパシー ミッドナイト･コレクション vol.1^Japanese), where he was responsible for the direction and art of the "Hashira no Kizu" (柱の傷^Japanese, "Pillar Scar") segment.