Japan is the polar opposite of Italy. He is quiet, polite to a fault, and spends his time meticulously carving a miniature model of a battleship. When Germany and Italy arrive to propose an alliance, Japan listens with stoic patience. He doesn't say much, but he agrees to join them, officially forming the .
Fast forward to the dawn of World War II. Germany is looking for allies to help him take on the world. He looks at his options and, with a heavy sigh, realizes that the bubbly, pasta-loving Italy is back on his doorstep. Hetalia Axis Powers (Dub) Episode 2
The episode ends with the three standing together: the high-strung leader (Germany), the happy-go-lucky distraction (Italy), and the silent professional (Japan). Germany looks at his new team and realizes his life is about to get much, much more complicated. Japan is the polar opposite of Italy