📖 SYNOPSIS
"Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club" follows Haruka Nanase, a swimmer who finds solace and joy in the water. Years after a childhood swimming tournament with his friends, Haruka is challenged by Rin Matsuoka, a former teammate who has returned with a newfound strength. Inspired by this challenge, Haruka reunites with his friends Makoto and Nagisa to revive their swimming aspirations. They form the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club, recruiting the academically inclined Rei Ryugazaki to join their ranks. The series explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the pursuit of personal goals, all set against the backdrop of competitive high school swimming. The team's journey involves training, overcoming obstacles, and rediscovering the passion that brought them together in the first place.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Rin Matsuoka
Samezuka's rival swimmer, Rin is Haruka's former friend with a changed personality after studying abroad, fiercely protective of his sister, Gou.
Portrayed by Watanabe Akeno, Miyano Mamoru
Makoto Tachibana
Kind and considerate Iwatobi swimmer, Haruka's best friend, easily scared but supportive.
Portrayed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Yukino Satsuki
Haruka Nanase
Haruka Nanase: A calm and collected swimmer with a deep love for water, striving for his goals.
Portrayed by Shimazaki Nobunaga, Matsumoto Megumi
Nagisa Hazuki
Enthusiastic Iwatobi swimmer, Nagisa is a straightforward friend to Haruka and Makoto, his swimming passion easily seen.
Portrayed by Satou Satomi, Yonaga Tsubasa
Rei Ryuugazaki
Rei Ryuugazaki: Calm, collected, and analytical swimmer; strives for perfection.
Portrayed by Hirakawa Daisuke, Hikasa Youko
Free! Series
TV · 2014 · Kyoto Animation
Free! -Eternal Summer-
As the Iwatobi Swim Club faces closure, Haruka and his friends must recruit new members while grappling with their futures and the complexities of friendship.
100%
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.
100%
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.
100%
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 2013
Start Date
2013-07-04
End Date
2013-09-26
Episodes
12
Type
TV
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