Free! -Take Your Marks-

ComedySportsSlice of Life

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Free! Take Your Marks" unfolds during the summer after the events of "Free!: Eternal Summer" and before "Free!: Dive to the Future," depicting the graduated seniors' final summer together through four distinct narratives. "Unmei no Choice!" follows Haruka and Makoto as they search for a new apartment for Haruka in Tokyo. "Hitou no Cooling Down!" centers on Aiichiro's quest to find graduation gifts for Rin and Sousuke, leading to a hot springs trip with Momotaro. "Kessoku no Batafurai!" sees Rei, Nagisa, and Gou collaborating on a recruitment video to attract new members to the swim club. Finally, "Tabidachi no Etanaru Buru!" focuses on the Iwatobi and Samezuka swim teams' preparations for a surprise farewell party for Rin, who is soon departing for Australia. The film explores themes of friendship, change, and the transition into adulthood.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Rin Matsuoka

Samezuka's rival swimmer, Rin is Haruka's complex, driven, and protective ex-teammate with a changed personality after studying abroad.

Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru, Watanabe Akeno

Makoto Tachibana

Kind and considerate, Makoto is Haruka's best friend and often his voice, though easily scared.

Portrayed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Yukino Satsuki

Haruka Nanase

Haruka Nanase: A free-spirited swimmer, focused, calm, and passionate about his love for water and swimming.

Portrayed by Shimazaki Nobunaga, Matsumoto Megumi

Nagisa Hazuki

Enthusiastic Iwatobi swimmer Nagisa is a straight-forward breaststroke ace who values friends and swimming above all.

Portrayed by Yonaga Tsubasa, Satou Satomi

Rei Ryuugazaki

Rei Ryuugazaki: A calm and collected swimmer, known for his strong sense of responsibility and unwavering focus.

Portrayed by Hirakawa Daisuke, Hikasa Youko

Sousuke Yamazaki

Sousuke Yamazaki: Rin's strong, unwavering friend; butterfly and freestyle swimming ace.

Portrayed by Hosoya Yoshimasa, Yuuki Aoi

Momotarou Mikoshiba

A renowned middle school backstroker, Momotarou is nicknamed "Sea of Japan's Sea Otter" and collects stag beetles.

Portrayed by Suzumura Kenichi

Aiichirou Nitori

Samezuka's 1st-year swimmer, Rin's roommate, and future swim club captain.

Portrayed by Miyata Kouki

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Studio

Kyoto Animation, Animation Do

Season

Fall 2017

Start Date

2017-10-27

End Date

2017-10-27

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Type

Movie

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