📖 SYNOPSIS
"Free! Take Your Marks" unfolds during the summer after the events of "Free!: Eternal Summer" and before "Free!: Dive to the Future," depicting the graduated seniors' final summer together through four distinct narratives. "Unmei no Choice!" follows Haruka and Makoto as they search for a new apartment for Haruka in Tokyo. "Hitou no Cooling Down!" centers on Aiichiro's quest to find graduation gifts for Rin and Sousuke, leading to a hot springs trip with Momotaro. "Kessoku no Batafurai!" sees Rei, Nagisa, and Gou collaborating on a recruitment video to attract new members to the swim club. Finally, "Tabidachi no Etanaru Buru!" focuses on the Iwatobi and Samezuka swim teams' preparations for a surprise farewell party for Rin, who is soon departing for Australia. The film explores themes of friendship, change, and the transition into adulthood.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Rin Matsuoka
Samezuka's rival swimmer, Rin is Haruka's complex, driven, and protective ex-teammate with a changed personality after studying abroad.
Portrayed by Watanabe Akeno, Miyano Mamoru
Makoto Tachibana
Kind and considerate, Makoto is Haruka's best friend and often his voice, though easily scared.
Portrayed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Yukino Satsuki
Haruka Nanase
Haruka Nanase: A free-spirited swimmer, focused, calm, and passionate about his love for water and swimming.
Portrayed by Shimazaki Nobunaga, Matsumoto Megumi
Nagisa Hazuki
Enthusiastic Iwatobi swimmer Nagisa is a straight-forward breaststroke ace who values friends and swimming above all.
Portrayed by Yonaga Tsubasa, Satou Satomi
Rei Ryuugazaki
Rei Ryuugazaki: A calm and collected swimmer, known for his strong sense of responsibility and unwavering focus.
Portrayed by Hirakawa Daisuke, Hikasa Youko
Sousuke Yamazaki
Sousuke Yamazaki: Rin's strong, unwavering friend; butterfly and freestyle swimming ace.
Portrayed by Yuuki Aoi, Hosoya Yoshimasa
Momotarou Mikoshiba
A renowned middle school backstroker, Momotarou is nicknamed "Sea of Japan's Sea Otter" and collects stag beetles.
Portrayed by Suzumura Kenichi
Aiichirou Nitori
Samezuka's 1st-year swimmer, Rin's roommate, and future swim club captain.
Portrayed by Miyata Kouki
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.
100%
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.
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
Fall 2017
Start Date
2017-10-28
End Date
2017-10-28
Episodes
1
Type
Movie
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