Free!: Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
Free! is an animated television series that blends comedy and drama. The story centers on Haruka Nanase, a boy with a lifelong passion for swimming and being immersed in water. During his elementary school years, Haruka participated in a swimming tournament alongside three other boys named Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin. Following this event, the group parted ways. Years later, the four boys reunite when Rin challenges Haru
Season overview
Free! is an animated television series that blends comedy and drama. The story centers on Haruka Nanase, a boy with a lifelong passion for swimming and being immersed in water. During his elementary school years, Haruka participated in a swimming tournament alongside three other boys named Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin. Following this event, the group parted ways. Years later, the four boys reunite when Rin challenges Haruka to a race and emerges as the winner. Unwilling to accept this defeat, Haruka decides to form the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club. To establish the team, he recruits his former companions Makoto and Nagisa, along with a new member named Rei. The series follows the development of this club as the characters navigate their shared history and their dedication to the sport. The program is classified as TV-PG and was released in 2013. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dynamics between these four individuals as they reconnect through their mutual interest in competitive swimming.
Episodes
Reunion at the Starting Block!
Jul 4, 2013 · 24 min
After spending their first year of high school in peace and quiet, Haruka and Makoto run into Nagisa, a new student who was a member at a swimming club with them when they were kid
Memories in the Distance!
Jul 11, 2013 · 24 min
Makoto and Nagisa watch with their breaths held as Haruka and Rin engage in an intense race. However, they notice that Rin appears to be have changed. At the same time, Nagisa pre
Theoretical Dolphin Kick!
Jul 18, 2013 · 24 min
The Iwatobi Swim Club needs one more member before it can participate in relays. Nagisa has set his sights on his classmate Rei, who is a member of the track team. Despite Rei's
Captive Butterfly
Jul 25, 2013 · 24 min
The Iwatobi Swim Club has a full roster now.As they begin to practice, they run into a little trouble.After a certain member claims that his swimsuit is to blame, the club makes a
Trial in Open Water
Aug 8, 2013 · 24 min
Haruka and the other club members decide to hold a training camp to prepare for prefectural. Each member follows his own regimen. However, Rei is unhappy about falling behind and
Shocking No Breathing
Aug 15, 2013 · 24 min
There's trouble at the beach. The four swim club members are forced to revisit their motivation to swim. After Rei asks Makoto about his odd behavior during the training camp, Ma
One Style Final!
Aug 21, 2013 · 24 min
As prefecturals draw near, Haruka and the other swim club members continue to improve. Meanwhile, Rin reveals his motivations for swimming. The swimmers must now show what they h
Revenge in the Medley!
Aug 29, 2013 · 24 min
Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei swim in their individual events. Rin becomes irritated as he remembers watching them swim back in grade school. Afterwards, the four Iwatobi Swim
Hesitant Loosen Up
Sep 5, 2013 · 24 min
Prefecturals are over and the Iwatobi Swim Club members are pleased by the progress they have made. A local summer festival gives them an opportunity to relax. When Nagisa finds
Irritated Heart Rate
Sep 12, 2013 · 24 min
Coach Sasabe begins training the Iwatobi Swim Club for the upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, Rei is unhappy about the fact that he's the only one who doesn't know about what happened
Furious All-out
Sep 19, 2013 · 24 min
After hearing about what happened in the past, Rei goes to Samezuka Academy to ask Rin what he wants. The night before Iwatobi and Samezuka leave for regionals, Rin calls Rei to ex
Distant Free
Sep 26, 2013 · 24 min
The Iwatobi Swim Club must win to advance to nationals. As the tournament draws near, the members get nervous. Meanwhile, Rin grows increasingly irritated. As it comes time for the