Free!: Free! Dive to the Future
Haruka is attending college in Tokyo and meets Asahi again, which reawakens his memories from his middle school years, including those of Ikuya. Meanwhile, Makoto is working toward a new dream while he is in Tokyo together with Haruka. Elsewhere, Rin experiences an unexpected meeting in Sydney. The narrative follows these characters as their paths unfold across different locations, bringing past connections back into
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Haruka Nanase is a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water and to swim in it.
- Before graduating from elementary school, Haruka participated in a swimming tournament with fellow swimming club members Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rin Matsuoka.
- Haruka and Makoto are together in Tokyo, where Makoto is working toward a new dream.
- Haruka previously shared middle school years with individuals including Asahi and Ikuya.
Season overview
Haruka is attending college in Tokyo and meets Asahi again, which reawakens his memories from his middle school years, including those of Ikuya. Meanwhile, Makoto is working toward a new dream while he is in Tokyo together with Haruka. Elsewhere, Rin experiences an unexpected meeting in Sydney. The narrative follows these characters as their paths unfold across different locations, bringing past connections back into focus while they pursue their respective endeavors in college and beyond during this phase of their lives.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Sprouting Dive Start!
Jul 12, 2018 · 24 min
Haruka has entered Hidaka University, where he's now training with the swim club to prepare for a newcomer tournament. One day, he runs into Asahi, a swim teammate from middle scho
A Promise on a Shooting Star!
Jul 19, 2018 · 24 min
Haruka and his relay teammates decide to hold a training camp in the summer of their second year of middle school. During the night, Haruka heads out to the pool and finds Ikuya lo
First Swim in Another Country!
Jul 26, 2018 · 24 min
Rin, now living in Australia, trains hard every day with swimmers from all around the world. Then a Japanese guy shows up where his team is training, challenging each of his teamma
Interference of Loss!
Aug 2, 2018 · 24 min
Haru, Makoto, and Asahi visit Shimogami University in hopes of talking to Ikuya, but even after looking all over campus, they can't find him. Hiyori, however, notices them and make
An Ominous Workout!
Aug 9, 2018 · 24 min
The Iwatobi High School Swim Club is participating in a joint training camp with the Samezuka Academy and Soufuukan High School teams. Sousuke is also participating as an alumnus.
The Mermaid of the Abyss!
Aug 16, 2018 · 24 min
Hiyori still remembers the first time he saw Ikuya smile. Both boys grew stronger through rigorous training while they studied abroad in America... but seeing Haruka threw Ikuya of
A Solitary Medley!
Aug 23, 2018 · 24 min
With the college championships approaching, all the swimmers are training hard on their own in addition to their official club practices. Haruka is also undergoing some extra train
Metamorphosis of the Soul!
Aug 30, 2018 · 24 min
After the breakup of his middle school swim team, Ikuya decided to get stronger on his own and not rely on anyone. But Haruka, breaking out of his freestyle comfort zone to swim in
Interval in the Evening Calm!
Sep 6, 2018 · 24 min
Haruka's next race is the All-Japan Invitational, which determines who will represent Japan at the global level. To prepare for this important tournament, Haruka is invited to a sp
The Grab Start of Hope!
Sep 13, 2018 · 24 min
Makoto has been unable to get in touch with Haruka following the friendly race at his training camp, making him worry that Haruka is dwelling on what happened. Then Nao approaches
Streamline of Unity!
Sep 20, 2018 · 24 min
Makoto meets up with the members of the Iwatobi Swim Club who are in Tokyo for the nationals. Meanwhile, Haru continues his training.
Dive to the Future!
Sep 27, 2018 · 24 min
Nagisa, Rei, and the rest of the Iwatobi Swim Club have come to cheer on their former teammates at the All-Japan Invitational. Makoto tells them the story of how ever since Haruka