Hentalia Axis Powers

So this anime/manga is quite the controversy, but honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. I feel that the countries personalities are slightly irritating, but the whole series overall is charming and funny. The author is clearly using typical stereotypes which I find humorous, but I can also understand that people who disagree with these stereotypes might be a little but hurt, especially since they are repeated consistently through out the series. Overall, though, the author is not really singling out any particular country, and I think some of the series's best moments are when it depicts moments of mercy, generosity, and the importance of world peace (which I do get a little vibe of here and then) and really shines a light on a particular country and why it is  so beloved by its occupants.