Free! — Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
Just as childhood dreams often fade, the competitive spark between four young swimmers – Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin – seemed destined to disappear after a pivotal tournament marking the end of elementary school. But fate has a way of pulling people back together. Years later, a fierce challenge from Rin reignites that old rivalry when he decisively defeats Haruka in a race. Determined not to let his ambition be quenched, Haruka rallies two familiar faces, Makoto and Nagisa, and welcomes a promising new swimmer, Rei, to establish the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club and reclaim their place in the pool.
Years of quiet routine had settled over Haruka and Makoto, a comfortable predictability since their days as children. That peace was subtly disrupted one afternoon when they encountered Nagisa, a new student with a familiar smile. Nagisa ha…
A breathless hush fell over the scene as Haruka and Rin surged forward, locked in a fierce contest. Nagisa watched, captivated, but also with a growing sense of unease. Something felt different about Rin. Meanwhile, Nagisa was making prepar…
Nagisa had his eye on Rei, his classmate and a member of the track team. Though Rei had declined, Nagisa remained determined to recruit him for the swim club. The club itself was eager to compete in relays, but needed just one more member t…
The club members began their practice with enthusiasm, but soon encountered a minor difficulty. A complaint arose regarding swimwear, and a collective trip was organized to acquire replacements.
The members of the club decided on a training camp to prepare for the prefectural competition. Each followed their own routine, yet Rei felt a growing unease at falling behind. Under the cloak of night, he returned to the ocean to practice …
A shadow had fallen upon the swim club, a subtle shift in the water’s rhythm. The four members found themselves adrift, questioning the very reason they had sought the depths. Rei, observing Makoto's unusual demeanor since the training camp…
The swimmers continued their training, striving for improvement. Rin, in turn, began to share the reasons behind his dedication to the sport. Soon, the tournament loomed, demanding that each athlete demonstrate the culmination of their effo…
Each swimmer focused on their individual event, a flurry of motion in the water. Rin watched them, a familiar irritation stirring as memories of grade school resurfaced. Afterward, the four members of the Iwatobi Swim Club turned their atte…
The members of the Iwatobi Swim Club felt a quiet satisfaction with their recent progress. A local summer festival offered a welcome opportunity for relaxation. However, when Nagisa learned Rin was also in attendance, he instructed Rei to d…
He began preparing the Iwatobi Swim Club for the upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, Rei felt a sting of isolation, the only one unaware of a past event involving Rin. After Rin voiced his frustration, Haruka resolved to share the story of thei…
Rei went to Samezuka Academy to speak with Rin, seeking something he desired. It was the night before Iwatobi and Samezuka were to depart for regionals. Rin called Rei to share his feelings about the relay. Following this, Samezuka announce…
The tournament loomed, and a nervous energy rippled through the team. Meanwhile, Rin’s irritation grew with each passing day. As the medley relay approached, each member wrestled with their own resolve, searching for the answer they needed …
