Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club

Watch Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club

  • TV-PG
  • 2013
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.4  (3,545)

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is a popular Japanese anime television show that first aired in 2013 on the ABC Asahi channel. The series focuses on the lives of a group of high school students who are members of their school's swim club. The show is a mix of comedy, drama, and sports, and has gained a large following both in Japan and internationally.

The main character of the show is a young boy named Haruka Nanase, who has a passion for swimming. Haruka is quiet and reserved, but is a fierce competitor when it comes to swimming. He is joined by his childhood friend, Makoto Tachibana, who is also a member of the swim club. Makoto is a kind and caring person, and often acts as a mediator between the different members of the club.

The other members of the swim club include Rin Matsuoka, the rival of Haruka who transferred to another school in his elementary school years but has now come back; Nagisa Hazuki, a cheerful and energetic boy who likes to dress up in costumes; and Rei Ryugazaki, a new member of the club who is tall and smart but has never swam competitively before.

Over the course of the series, the members of the swim club work together to improve their skills and compete in various swimming competitions. They also face personal challenges both in and out of the pool, including school exams, family issues, and relationships with friends and family members. As the series progresses, the relationships between the different characters deepen, and they learn to work together as a team to achieve their goals.

The animation style of the show is colorful and detailed, with a focus on the characters' movements and expressions. The show also features an upbeat soundtrack, with catchy opening and closing themes that have become fan favorites.

The voice cast for the show includes some of Japan's top voice actors, including Nobunaga Shimazaki as Haruka Nanase, Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Makoto Tachibana, and Mamoru Miyano as Rin Matsuoka. Other cast members include Tsubasa Yonaga as Nagisa Hazuki, Daisuke Hirakawa as Rei Ryugazaki, Akeno Watanabe as Gou Matsuoka, Satsuki Yukino as Miho Amakata, Tsuda Kenjiro as Seijuro Mikoshiba, Kouki Miyata as Aiichiro Nitori, and Hiroshi Yanaka as Gorou Sasabe.

The popularity of Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club has led to the release of several spin-off series and movies, including Free! - Eternal Summer, Free! - Dive to the Future, and Free! - Timeless Medley. The success of the franchise has also led to the creation of merchandise such as figurines, clothing, and accessories, as well as a dedicated fan base.

Overall, Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is a well-crafted anime series that appeals to fans of sports and coming-of-age stories. The show has a likable cast of characters, engaging storylines, and beautiful animation that make it a must-watch for anime enthusiasts.

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on July 3, 2013.

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Seasons
Forbidden All-Hard!
14. Forbidden All-Hard!
March 18, 2015
Haruka and the others visit the Samezuka Academy's Culture Festival to find that Rin and the rest of the swimming club are up to their gills in frills hosting a maid caf©! One thing leads to another and a water gun survival game breaks out across campus.
Eternal Summer of Beginnings!
13. Eternal Summer of Beginnings!
September 24, 2014
Leading into the national tournament, the boys look back on their journeys and talk about what they will do in the future.
Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!
12. Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!
September 17, 2014
Rin shows Haru around places important to him in Australia and tells Haru about his experience studying abroad.
Backstroke Turn of Fate!
11. Backstroke Turn of Fate!
September 10, 2014
Iwatobi High celebrates their swim club making it to nationals, but the swimmers have to deal with some issues before they will be ready to compete.
Six-Beat of Tears!
10. Six-Beat of Tears!
September 3, 2014
Rin confronts Sosuke about his injury and learns more about Sosuke's past before they swim their medley relay.
Forming of Disruption!
9. Forming of Disruption!
August 27, 2014
Haru feels the pressure of everyone's expectations as the regional tournament draws near.
Locomotive of Crisis!
8. Locomotive of Crisis!
August 20, 2014
Makoto meets a boy who hates swimming while helping out at Coach Sasabe's swimming club and is determined to teach him how to swim.
Crouching Start of Revenge!
7. Crouching Start of Revenge!
August 13, 2014
It's finally the day of the medley relay. Who will win, Iwatobi or Samezuka?
Prime of Invincibility!
6. Prime of Invincibility!
August 6, 2014
The prefectural tournament begins, starting with the individual races. Will Iwatobi make it through the preliminaries?
Head-Up of Decision!
5. Head-Up of Decision!
July 30, 2014
Nagisa is acting strange, but he won't tell the other club members why. How will they find out and help him?
Somersault Turn of Promise!
4. Somersault Turn of Promise!
July 23, 2014
While Samezuka gears up for the prefectural tournament, Gou tries to make sure the boys at Iwatobi are eating nutritionally balanced meals.
Butterfly of Farewell!
3. Butterfly of Farewell!
July 16, 2014
Rei's been acting strange since the inter-club relay, and Nagisa and the others try to find out why.
Stroke of Chance Encounter!
2. Stroke of Chance Encounter!
July 9, 2014
While the third years worry about their futures, the Iwatobi Swim Club helps with the grand opening of the Iwatobi SC Returns.
Storm of Dive and Dash!
1. Storm of Dive and Dash!
July 2, 2014
Though many things remain the same, the beginning of spring brings new experiences.
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Where to Watch Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club is available for streaming on the ABC Asahi website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club on demand at Google Play.
  • Premiere Date
    July 3, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (3,545)