Free!: Season 1

2013, Show

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.

Country: Japan,United States

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7.3

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6.0

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Critic Season 1 Jeremy Looney

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The art and animation are beautifully created by Kyoto Animation, especially the vibrant water animations.

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Follow the journey of Haruka Nanase, a talented high school swimmer who reunites with his childhood friends to revitalize their school's swim team. As they train and compete against their rival school, Samezuka Academy, Haruka and his friends discover the value of friendship and perseverance in the face of adversity. With stunning animation and heartwarming moments, Free! is a coming-of-age story that will leave you cheering for the underdog Iwatobi Swim Club.

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You can stream Free! on: Apple TV

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