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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Holy Roman Empire Ultimatum
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E11

    In the climax to the Chibitalia sub-storyline, Holy Roman Empire gives the younger Italy the ultimatum: Will he become the new Roman Empire with him or not? Later on, in 1940, England finds that he still has friends outside of the Allies to count on to cheer him up...

    Director:Bob Shirohata
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Meeting of the World
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    It's the "Meeting Of The World", and all the nations must come together to solve whatever global problems they can. However, after America starts the conference off on a bizarre note, can the gathered nations even solve the problems they have with each other? After this, it's a leap back in time to WWI...

    Director:Bob Shirohata
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Shouting S.O.S at the Center of the World!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E5

    An endless blue sky, pure white clouds, and a shining sea. Normally it would be just your average trip to the beach. In the case of Germany, Italy, and Japan? They've been stranded on a mysterious island in the southern sea, their S.O.S message having gone ignored as the three of them make the most of their "vacation".

    Director:Bob Shirohata
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Roasting Marshmallows
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E6

    Germany reflects on times spent around Austria. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the three stranded nations, they've got company on the island and are being watched from afar, even when they're roasting marshmallows at their campfire.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Introducing Romano
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    Italy introduces his older brother, Romano (who represents the southern half of their country), to Germany. But while Italy himself can't get enough of Germany, the foul-mouthed Romano will try anything to make sure that the "potato freak" stays away from his brother. Anything.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - England, I Have Something to Tell You
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E12

    "England, I have something to tell you." In a brief jump forward to 1956, a gloomy and war-torn France proposes to England, who quickly learns the "joke" is indeed on him... and he won't go down that easily. Back in 1940, the Axis Powers train to take on England, and Italy gets a quick and confusing lesson in "culture clash".

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - France Reflects
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    After he winds up uninvited to the second Allies meeting, France reflects on his history of past "glories" and "accomplishments".

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Italy Kidnapped
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    Some days, Italy just can't get a break. Especially when he winds up tricked and kidnapped, not once, but twice by the Allied Forces. But once Germany gets involved, it seems the third time may be the charm... though in whose favor, exactly?

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Allied Forces Meeting
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Allied Forces meet to discuss plans to take down the Axis, but despite their image as a "team" (America as the "hero" and everyone else acting as his backups), they find it difficult to get along and agree with each other.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - WWI
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's WWI, and Germany, in search of the heir to the legendary Roman Empire, discovers an abandoned tomato crate sitting in the middle of the woods. However, even Germany finds himself unprepared to deal with the strange descendant of Rome.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - WWI is Over
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    Italy is sent back home after annoying Germany, but Germany quickly finds that ditching the cowardly nation is a task easier said than done. Especially when WWII nears and Italy takes it upon himself to declare that he's now Germany's ally.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Meet Japan
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E4

    Meet Japan. He's the newest ally to Italy and Germany, and a powerful nation in his own right. But with having been isolated from the rest of the world for over 200 years, what he sees as his "normal" behavior comes off as extraordinary to others.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Summoning the Devil
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E13

    After being defeated by Germany, a frustrated England vows to get revenge with the strongest method known to man: Summoning the devil to lay a curse on him. Will he succeed in his ritual, or get something even WORSE than what he expected?

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Supermarket Chaos
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E14

    The Germans' attempt at training the Italian Army doesn't go as planned, as they soon find that the men are quicker at the art of escape, rather than combat. Later: It's just another day in the life of Germany, as he attempts to brave the wait and chaos in a never-ending line at the supermarket.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Strange Foreign Culture and Behaviors
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E15

    Japan struggles to fit in with the Axis and their strange foreign culture and behaviors, while Italy attempts to help him adjust to life outside of his own land.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - China Meets Japan
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E16

    In a tale of times past, a younger China meets a strange small nation known as Japan. He takes it upon himself to try to raise Japan as his younger brother, but soon discovers that there's more to the growing youngster than he thought. And he may not be prepared to deal with the sudden changes...

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - America's Storage Room Cleaning (1)
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E17

    America decides to finally enter his long-abandoned storage room to clean it out, but the memories he finds in there may prove to be too hard to let go of.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Allied Forces Make Their Move
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E18

    The Allied Forces make their move and attempt to take down the Axis, but wind up constantly distracted by a "special guest" on the island, a supernatural stranger that Italy seems to know rather well...

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Top Secret Plans
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E19

    The Allied Forces attempt to get back to business, despite China arriving late for their meeting. But little do they know, they have a surprise guest (or two) in their room, listening in on their "top secret" plans.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - America's Storage Room Cleaning (2)
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E20

    The old musket in America's storage room brings back another memory of times long past: The Revolutionary War.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Sealand
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E21

    Sealand, the world's smallest "nation", attends a world conference in an attempt to be recognized, but finds that respect and acknowledgment from the others is harder to obtain than he thinks.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Holy Roman Empire Departs for War
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E22

    Holy Roman Empire gets ready to depart for war, but Chibitalia won't let him leave that easily, and not without one last gift.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Liechtenstein and Italy's Embarrassing Situation
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E23

    Liechtenstein adjusts to her new life with her brother Switzerland. Elsewhere, Italy gets stuck in an embarrassing situation with his own brother.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Switzerland and Liechtenstein Run into Austria
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E24

    While out shopping, Switzerland and Liechtenstein run into Austria, much to Switzerland's displeasure. Meanwhile, the Axis Powers are still deserted on an island, but come across a most unusual sight in the middle of a forest.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 25 - England Raises the Young America
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E25

    In a past tale, England raises the young America and treats him to his own "special" brand of cooking. Meanwhile, as the Liechtenstein and Her Beloved Brother arc comes to a close, Switzerland finds himself reminded of his lapsed friendship with Austria.

    Director:Bob Shirohata
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Bob Shirohata Ratings Summary

"Holy Roman Empire Ultimatum" is the best rated episode directed by Bob Shirohata. It scored 8.5/10 from 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on April 3, 2009.