Free! Starting Days
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馃摉 SYNOPSIS
"Free! Starting Days" transports viewers back to the junior high school days of Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana, offering a glimpse into the origins of their close friendship and their shared love for swimming. The film explores the challenges and triumphs of these young athletes as they navigate the complexities of teamwork, competition, and self-discovery. Set within the familiar backdrop of a Japanese junior high school, the narrative highlights the importance of camaraderie and the development of individual identities within a supportive group. New characters are introduced, adding further depth to the established dynamics and exploring the themes of growth, ambition, and the pursuit of shared goals. The film emphasizes the emotional bonds formed through the shared experience of competitive swimming.
馃幀 EPISODE GUIDE
馃幁 CHARACTERS
Makoto Tachibana
Kind and considerate, Makoto is Haruka's best friend and a backstroke swimmer, though he is easily scared.
Portrayed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Yukino Satsuki
Haruka Nanase
Haruka Nanase: A determined swimmer with a calm demeanor, pursuing his passion for competitive swimming.
Portrayed by Shimazaki Nobunaga, Matsumoto Megumi
Ikuya Kirishima
Ikuya Kirishima is a skilled swimmer, childhood friend of Nii-chan, and younger brother of Natsuya.
Portrayed by Kokido Shiho, Uchiyama Kouki, Kuwatani Natsuko
Asahi Shiina
Bright and lucky first-year, Asahi always aimed to be swim club captain.
Portrayed by Toyonaga Toshiyuki
Free! Series

TV 路 2013 路 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.

TV 路 2014 路 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.

Movie 路 2017 路 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 路 2017 路 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 路 2017 路 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 路 2018 路 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 路 2018 路 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.

Movie 路 2019 路 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.

Movie 路 2021 路 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.

Movie 路 2022 路 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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