“Haruka Nanase competes in Sydney, facing champion Albert Volandel and discovering new motivations in global swimming.”
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
劇場版 Free!-the Final Stroke-
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Synopsis
Haruka Nanase competes in Sydney, facing champion Albert Volandel and discovering new motivations in global swimming.
Haruka Nanase's new stage is Sydney, the place of his dreams that he once visited. One day while taking a short break before his departure, Haru has a chance confrontation with a fellow athlete from the All-Japan Invitational. Carrying all the feelings from those he's swam with in his heart, Haru takes his first step forward into a new world. Waiting for him there is the unmistakable champion, Albert Volandel. In the lead up to the Sydney tournament, all the competitors attempt to boost their morale. What is each competitor feeling, and what do they swim for, as they attempt to compete at the top of the world? Their passionate struggle against the water begins from here――! (Source: Free! website, Translated)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.73 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 2.38
Running avg · Jan 2022 → Dec 2024
- 8 “Free! is an uplifting series about unwavering passion for the things and people that matter most, and I loved every single part of it from start to finish. While some might argue the series...”
- 8 “This first part of Free!'s final installment delivers an enjoyable reunion with the beloved cast, skillfully balancing their college, professional, and high school storylines while giving every...”
- 8 “The animation is absolutely amazing with stunning detail in every character, background, and environment, while the music perfectly complements the storytelling without overpowering it. The...”
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- Format 1 × 86′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 26m all episodes
- Aired Sep 2021 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-14459 catalog
Produced by
- ABC Animation Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Bandai Namco Arts Producer