Free!

Free! (2013-2022)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime, Sports

The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with his fellow swimming club members, Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rin Matsuoka. After achieving victory, each of the boys went their separate ways. Time passed, and in the middle of their uneventful high school lives Rin appears and challenges Haruka to a match, showing Haruka his overwhelming power. Not wanting it to end like this, Haruka, gathers together Makoto and Nagisa once again and brings a new member named Rei Ryugazaki to create the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club in order to defeat Rin.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 23:55 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E12Dive to the Future!sept. 26, 2018
S03E11Streamline of Unity!sept. 19, 2018
S03E10The Grab Start of Hope!sept. 12, 2018
S03E09Interval in the Evening Calm!sept. 5, 2018
S03E08Metamorphosis of the Soul!août 29, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Free!' premiere?

'Free!' premiered on July 4, 2013.

Who directed the first season of 'Free!'?

Hiroko Utsumi directed the first season of 'Free!'.

Which animation studio produced 'Free!'?

Kyoto Animation produced 'Free!'.

Who composed the music for 'Free!'?

Tatsuya Katou composed the music for 'Free!'.

How many main male characters are there in 'Free!'?

There are four main male characters in 'Free!'.

What are the names of the four main male characters in 'Free!'?

The four main male characters in 'Free!' are Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin.

What is the main plot of 'Free!'?

'Free!' follows the story of a group of high school boys who are part of a swim team and their journey to become Olympic swimmers.

Who is the captain of the Iwatobi High School swim team in 'Free!'?

Makoto is the captain of the Iwatobi High School swim team in 'Free!'.

Who is the main rival of the Iwatobi swim team in 'Free!'?

The Samezuka Academy swim team is the main rival of the Iwatobi swim team in 'Free!'.

What school does Rin attend in 'Free!'?

Rin attends Samezuka Academy in 'Free!'.

What event does Haruka specialize in swimming?

Haruka specializes in freestyle swimming.

What is the name of the swim competition in season one of 'Free!'?

The swim competition in season one of 'Free!' is called the Iwatobi Swim Club Relay.

What is the name of the swim club in 'Free!'?

The main swim club in 'Free!' is called Iwatobi Swim Club.

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Also known as

  • Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club (United States)
  • フリー! (Japan)
  • Free! Eternal Summer (United Kingdom)

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