Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
Free!
Genres
- Sports
Tags
all 12- SportSwimming97
- SceneSchool Club96
- Main CastPrimarily Male Cast95
- Main CastMale Protagonist86
- Slice of LifeCute Boys Doing Cute Things81
- DramaComing of Age80
- SportFitness79
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast76
- SceneSchool72
- TraitsKuudere60
- SceneCoastal40
- TraitsBisexual35
Genres: Sports. Tags: Swimming, School Club, Primarily Male Cast, Male Protagonist, Cute Boys Doing Cute Things, Coming of Age, Fitness, Primarily Teen Cast, School, Kuudere, Coastal, Bisexual.
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Ranked
#258
Popularity
9.7K
Favorites
174.7K
Members
#3
This Season
Popular TV
#11
This Season
Rated TV
#273
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete12 / 12 episodes aired
All 12 episodes available on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
- Premiered
- Summer 2013
- Aired
- Jul 4, 2013 – Sep 26, 2013
- Broadcast
- Thursday · 00:30:00
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studios
- Kyoto Animation, Animation Do
Alternative Titles
jaFree!
en-x-romajiFree!
jaフリー!
esFree! Iwatobi Swim Club
enFree! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
Synopsis
Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four friends went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite as high school students; however, Rin couldn't care less about returning to the way things used to be. Not only does he attend a different school, but the sole thing important to him is proving that he is a better swimmer than Haruka. After the bitter reunion, Haruka, Nagisa, and Makoto decide to form the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, but they will need a fourth member if they hope to take part in the upcoming tournament. Enter Rei Ryuugazaki, a former member of the track team whom Nagisa recruits. As the time to compete draws near, the four develop a close bond while training intensely to come out on top and settle things between Haruka and Rin once and for all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four friends went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite as high school students; however, Rin couldn't care less about returning to the way things use
Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four friends went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite as high school students; however, Rin couldn't care less about returning to the way things used to be. Not only does he attend a different school, but the sole thing important to him is proving that he is a better swimmer than Haruka.
After the bitter reunion, Haruka, Nagisa, and Makoto decide to form the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, but they will need a fourth member if they hope to take part in the upcoming tournament. Enter Rei Ryuugazaki, a former member of the track team whom Nagisa recruits. As the time to compete draws near, the four develop a close bond while training intensely to come out on top and settle things between Haruka and Rin once and for all.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four friends went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite as high school students; however, Rin couldn't care less about returning to the way things use
Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four friends went their separate ways. Years later, they reunite as high school students; however, Rin couldn't care less about returning to the way things used to be. Not only does he attend a different school, but the sole thing important to him is proving that he is a better swimmer than Haruka. After the bitter reunion, Haruka, Nagisa, and Makoto decide to form the Iwatobi High School Swim Club, but they will need a fourth member if they hope to take part in the upcoming tournament. Enter Rei Ryuugazaki, a former member of the track team whom Nagisa recruits. As the time to compete draws near, the four develop a close bond while training intensely to come out on top and settle things between Haruka and Rin once and for all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Franchise Timeline
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is entry 2 of 11 in the Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club watch order, continuing the story after Free! Starting Days.
Franchise Timeline
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Free! Starting DaysMain Story #1 (MOVIE)2015
- Free! - Iwatobi Swim ClubSeason 22013
- Free! Eternal SummerSeason 32014
- Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the BondMain Story #4 (MOVIE)2017
- Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the PromiseMain Story #5 (MOVIE)2017
- Free! Take Your MarksMain Story #6 (MOVIE)2017
- Free! Dive to the Future Episode 0Main Story #7 (SPECIAL)2018
- Free! Dive to the FutureSeason 82018
- Free! -Road to the World- the DreamMain Story #9 (MOVIE)2019
- Free! the Final Stroke: The First VolumeMain Story #10 (MOVIE)2021
- Free! the Final Stroke: The Second VolumeMain Story #11 (MOVIE)2022
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Free!: FrFr - Short MovieOptional SPECIAL2013
- Free! Eternal Summer: Kindan no All Hard!Optional SPECIAL2015
Platform Scores
MAL
7.32
AniList
71 / 100
Kitsu
75 / 100
AniList Trend
285
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 12 / 12
Main Story
12 / 12
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 12
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeRelations
Free! Starting Days
Free! Eternal Summer
Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
Free!: FrFr - Short Movie
Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
Swimming
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DIVE!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club?
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club consists of 12 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 23 minutes.
Is Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club a finished series?
Yes, Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is considered a finished series. It originally aired during the summer of 2013.
Where can I stream Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club?
You can watch Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club on major streaming platforms including Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the premise of Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club?
The story follows Nanase, Haruka, who reunites with his childhood swimming teammates in high school. While he wants to reconnect, his former friend Matsuoka, Rin is now a rival focused on proving his superiority in the pool.
What is the recommended watch order for the Free! franchise?
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is the second entry in the 11-part franchise. If you are looking for the chronological start, you should watch the prequel Free! Starting Days first.
Which studio produced Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club?
This series was produced by the acclaimed studios Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. It was directed by Utsumi, Hiroko.
What should I watch if I liked Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club?
If you enjoyed the sports themes and character dynamics in this series, fans often recommend watching SK8 the Infinity, Yuri!!! On Ice, Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club, Haikyu!!, or Re-Main.
Is Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club suitable for children?
Yes, the series carries a PG - Children age rating. It focuses on the sports genre and school life, making it accessible for a younger audience.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Summer 2013
- Aired
- Jul 4, 2013 – Sep 26, 2013
- Broadcast
- Thursday · 00:30:00
- Episodes
- 12 / 12
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studios
- Kyoto Animation, Animation Do
Alternative Titles
jaFree!
en-x-romajiFree!
jaフリー!
esFree! Iwatobi Swim Club
enFree! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
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