Free!

3.8

(9.5K)

Animation

2013

24 min

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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"This was one of the first Animes I watched and also one of the first shows I cried to. Love the story about a bunch of friends coming together just for ones dream. Never knew I would love an Anime about sports."

Windy M

"If I had to watch one thing for the rest of my life, it would be THIS. As someone who has loved swimming since I was born and swims as my job, this hits home and it’s a beautiful, beautiful story."

Rachel Craddock

"This is a hidden gem! I usually dont like sports anime but this was amazing! I definitely recommend it!"

Karissa

"Loved it "

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Anaya Woods

"wholesome ❤️"

Grace Gagnier

"So fun to watch kinda looks fruity tho if you know you know 😏"

Akoiyow

"This is a great anime if you like this you will like Haikyuu!! and Stars Align. :)"

sour patch

"one of my favorite shows to this day. great story and amazing characters that taught me a lot about its art."

skycrafter 204

"Free! Holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the first anime series I watched. It's ironic bc I hate water & swimming. However, I love these boys with all my heart. It's so heartwarming to see them be so supportive of one another. Yes, it has fan service and I don't mind it. Great sports anime! "

Jess!

"LOVE this show! Super fun and inspiring, and even though it has its sad or dramatic parts, it’s still a comfortable easy watch. It’s been my all-time favorite anime since 2013, and I don’t see that changing any time soon."