📖 SYNOPSIS
The series won the 2014 Animage's Anime Grand Prix Award.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Rin Matsuoka
Rin Matsuoka: Samezuka's competitive swimmer, driven, complex, and fiercely protective of his sister.
Portrayed by Watanabe Akeno, Miyano Mamoru
Makoto Tachibana
Kind and considerate Iwatobi swimmer, Makoto is Haruka's best friend, though easily scared.
Portrayed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Yukino Satsuki
Haruka Nanase
Haruka Nanase: A stoic, strong swimmer with a love for water, and a quiet determination to win.
Portrayed by Shimazaki Nobunaga, Matsumoto Megumi
Nagisa Hazuki
Enthusiastic Iwatobi swimmer, Nagisa is a straightforward first-year who values friendship and swimming.
Portrayed by Yonaga Tsubasa, Satou Satomi
Rei Ryuugazaki
Rei Ryuugazaki: A quiet, determined swimmer, Rei is a key member of Samezuka Academy's swim team.
Portrayed by Hirakawa Daisuke, Hikasa Youko
Sousuke Yamazaki
Sousuke Yamazaki: Rin's strong, unwavering friend; butterfly and freestyle swimming expert.
Portrayed by Hosoya Yoshimasa, Yuuki Aoi
Free! Series
TV · 2013 · Kyoto Animation
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
After a childhood swimming rivalry reignites, a group of friends reunites to form a high school swim club and challenge a formidable opponent.
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Movie · 2015 · Kyoto Animation
Free! Starting Days
"Free! Starting Days" explores the junior high school years of Haruka, Makoto, and their friends, focusing on their developing bonds and shared passion for swimming.
Movie · 2017 · Kyoto Animation
Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
This recap film of *Free!* focuses on Haruka and the Iwatobi Swim Club, revisiting their journey with new scenes and cameos from *High Speed* characters.
Movie · 2017 · Kyoto Animation
Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Promise
This second movie in the Timeless Medley series revisits Eternal Summer and a portion of season one, focusing on Rin and Samezuka with added scenes and High Speed characters.
Movie · 2017 · Kyoto Animation
Free! -Take Your Marks-
Following the graduated seniors' final summer, "Free! Take Your Marks" presents four interconnected stories exploring friendship, future aspirations, and farewells before they embark on their individual journeys.
Special · 2018 · Kyoto Animation
Free! Dive to the Future Episode 0
Episode 0 of Free!: Dive to the Future, a special pre-release, was shown at a Free! event alongside the first episode, later to be included in the BD/DVD release.
TV · 2018 · Kyoto Animation
Free! -Dive to the Future-
College student Haruka Nanase reunites with a middle school teammate, dredging up past hurts and setting the stage for international swimming competition.
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Movie · 2019 · Kyoto Animation
Free! -Road to the World- the Dream
"Free! Movie 3: Road to the World - Yume" revisits the "Free! Dive to the Future" series with a fresh perspective, incorporating a brand-new episode for fans.
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Movie · 2021 · Kyoto Animation
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
Haruka, Rin, and Ikuya represent Japan at the Swimming World Cup in Sydney, facing world-class competition in the climax of the "Free!" series.
50%
Movie · 2022 · Kyoto Animation
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
Following his initial international competition, Haruka grapples with self-doubt and must rediscover his passion for swimming after being challenged by a rival.
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Studio
Kyoto Animation, Animation Do
Season
Summer 2014
Start Date
2014-07-03
End Date
2014-09-25
Episodes
13
Type
TV
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