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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Free! Season 3 Episode 1 - Sprouting Dive Start!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Sprouting Dive Start!

    S3:E1

    Haruka has entered Hidaka University, where he's now training with the swim club to prepare for a newcomer tournament. One day, he runs into Asahi, a swim teammate from middle school. Haruka is later joined by Makoto, who also moved to Tokyo, at a coffee shop to catch up with Asahi... and the topic quickly turns to Ikuya, another teammate they swam with in middle school. On the day of the newcomer tournament, Haruka and Asahi are in the same race for the first time in years... and the spectacle is watched by Hiyori, who calls Haruka an "inferior copy of Ikuya." After the race, as Haruka is walking through the halls with Asahi, he catches sight of Ikuya passing by..

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  2. Free! Season 3 Episode 2 - A Promise on a Shooting Star!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - A Promise on a Shooting Star!

    S3:E2

    Haruka and his relay teammates decide to hold a training camp in the summer of their second year of middle school. During the night, Haruka heads out to the pool and finds Ikuya looking up at the stars.

    Director:Shinpei Sawa
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  3. Free! Season 3 Episode 3 - First Swim in Another Country!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - First Swim in Another Country!

    S3:E3

    Rin, now living in Australia, trains hard every day with swimmers from all around the world. Then a Japanese guy shows up where his team is training, challenging each of his teammates to races and beating them one by one. Even Rin is surprised when this newcomer reveals his identity...

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  4. Free! Season 3 Episode 4 - Interference of Loss!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Interference of Loss!

    S3:E4

    Haru, Makoto, and Asahi visit Shimogami University in hopes of talking to Ikuya, but even after looking all over campus, they can't find him. Hiyori, however, notices them and makes it his mission to keep them from seeing Ikuya.

    Director:Tatsuya Ishihara
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  5. Free! Season 3 Episode 5 - An Ominous Workout!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - An Ominous Workout!

    S3:E5

    The Iwatobi High School Swim Club is participating in a joint training camp with the Samezuka Academy and Soufuukan High School teams. Sousuke is also participating as an alumnus. In the midst of the excitement, Rei and Nagisa notice that something is odd about Romio's swimming. Then Shizuru tells them the story of what happened to Romio in middle school...

    Directors:Taichi Ogawa, Taichi Ishidate
    Writer:Haruna Matsuda

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  6. Free! Season 3 Episode 6 - The Mermaid of the Abyss!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Mermaid of the Abyss!

    S3:E6

    Hiyori still remembers the first time he saw Ikuya smile. Both boys grew stronger through rigorous training while they studied abroad in America... but seeing Haruka threw Ikuya off his stride. Now Hiyori wishes Ikuya would just forget about Haruka for good.

    Director:Naoko Yamada
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  7. Free! Season 3 Episode 7 - A Solitary Medley!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - A Solitary Medley!

    S3:E7

    With the college championships approaching, all the swimmers are training hard on their own in addition to their official club practices. Haruka is also undergoing some extra training, with coaching from the mysterious man they've been seeing around campus. Makoto is concerned about the arrangement, but Haruka assures him that he asked for the help himself

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  8. Free! Season 3 Episode 8 - Metamorphosis of the Soul!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Metamorphosis of the Soul!

    S3:E8

    After the breakup of his middle school swim team, Ikuya decided to get stronger on his own and not rely on anyone. But Haruka, breaking out of his freestyle comfort zone to swim in the individual medley, tells Ikuya that he's not alone.

    Director:Haruka Fujita
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  9. Free! Season 3 Episode 9 - Interval in the Evening Calm!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Interval in the Evening Calm!

    S3:E9

    Haruka's next race is the All-Japan Invitational, which determines who will represent Japan at the global level. To prepare for this important tournament, Haruka is invited to a special training camp.

    Director:Shinpei Sawa
    Writer:Haruna Matsuda

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  10. Free! Season 3 Episode 10 - The Grab Start of Hope!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Grab Start of Hope!

    S3:E10

    Makoto has been unable to get in touch with Haruka following the friendly race at his training camp, making him worry that Haruka is dwelling on what happened. Then Nao approaches Makoto to tell him about a rumor he heard.

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  11. Free! Season 3 Episode 11 - Streamline of Unity!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Streamline of Unity!

    S3:E11

    Makoto meets up with the members of the Iwatobi Swim Club who are in Tokyo for the nationals. Meanwhile, Haru continues his training.

    Director:Taichi Ishidate
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  12. Free! Season 3 Episode 12 - Dive to the Future!
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Dive to the Future!

    S3:E12

    Nagisa, Rei, and the rest of the Iwatobi Swim Club have come to cheer on their former teammates at the All-Japan Invitational. Makoto tells them the story of how ever since Haruka swam for the first time, he'd been swimming only freestyle.

    Directors:Taichi Ogawa, Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  13. Free! Season 1 Episode 10 - Irritated Heart Rate
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Irritated Heart Rate

    S1:E10

    Coach Sasabe begins training the Iwatobi Swim Club for the upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, Rei is unhappy about the fact that he's the only one who doesn't know about what happened with Rin in the past. After Rin expresses his frustration, Haruka decides to tell him about what happened when they were in grade school.

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  14. Free! Season 1 Episode 11 - Furious All-out
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Furious All-out

    S1:E11

    After hearing about what happened in the past, Rei goes to Samezuka Academy to ask Rin what he wants. The night before Iwatobi and Samezuka leave for regionals, Rin calls Rei to explain how he feels about the relay. And then, Samezuka announces its lineup for the relay.

    Director:Rika Ota
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  15. Free! Season 1 Episode 6 - Shocking No Breathing
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Shocking No Breathing

    S1:E6

    There's trouble at the beach. The four swim club members are forced to revisit their motivation to swim. After Rei asks Makoto about his odd behavior during the training camp, Makoto tells them about his past.

    Director:Rika Ota
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  16. Free! Season 2 Episode 10 - The Six-Beat Kick of Tears!
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Six-Beat Kick of Tears!

    S2:E10

    As the tournament continues, Sousuke finally tells Rin about how he’s passed their years of separation. Rin is concerned at Sousuke’s nonchalant attitude toward certain things and tries to speak his mind. Meanwhile, the Iwatobi Swim Club looks toward the relay final.

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  17. Free! Season 1 Episode 7 - One Style Final!
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - One Style Final!

    S1:E7

    As prefecturals draw near, Haruka and the other swim club members continue to improve. Meanwhile, Rin reveals his motivations for swimming. The swimmers must now show what they have accomplished at the tournament.

    Director:Naoko Yamada
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  18. Free! Season 1 Episode 8 - Revenge in the Medley!
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Revenge in the Medley!

    S1:E8

    Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei swim in their individual events. Rin becomes irritated as he remembers watching them swim back in grade school. Afterwards, the four Iwatobi Swim Club members must prepare for the medley relay.

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  19. Free! Season 1 Episode 12 - Distant Free
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Distant Free

    S1:E12

    The Iwatobi Swim Club must win to advance to nationals. As the tournament draws near, the members get nervous. Meanwhile, Rin grows increasingly irritated. As it comes time for the medley relay, each member must find their own answer as they step up to the start line

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  20. Free! Season 1 Episode 2 - Memories in the Distance!
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Memories in the Distance!

    S1:E2

    Makoto and Nagisa watch with their breaths held as Haruka and Rin engage in an intense race. However, they notice that Rin appears to be have changed. At the same time, Nagisa prepares to start up a swim club with help from Rin's sister Gou.

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  21. Free! Season 1 Episode 3 - Theoretical Dolphin Kick!
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Theoretical Dolphin Kick!

    S1:E3

    The Iwatobi Swim Club needs one more member before it can participate in relays. Nagisa has set his sights on his classmate Rei, who is a member of the track team. Despite Rei's refusal to join, but Nagisa appears intent on recruiting Rei into the swim club.

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  22. Free! Season 1 Episode 5 - Trial in Open Water
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Trial in Open Water

    S1:E5

    Haruka and the other club members decide to hold a training camp to prepare for prefectural. Each member follows his own regimen. However, Rei is unhappy about falling behind and heads back into the ocean at night to practice.

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  23. Free! Season 1 Episode 9 - Hesitant Loosen Up
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Hesitant Loosen Up

    S1:E9

    Prefecturals are over and the Iwatobi Swim Club members are pleased by the progress they have made. A local summer festival gives them an opportunity to relax. When Nagisa finds out that Rin is also at the festival, he orders Rei to follow Rin and make sure that Haruka and Rin do not meet.

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  24. Free! Season 2 Episode 2 - Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Stroke of an Unexpected Meeting!

    S2:E2

    The crew ponders how to attract new members to the Swim Club. Haruka is called in by Amakata-sensei to discuss his intended career path, but as always, Haruka moves to the beat of his own drum. Meanwhile, Coach Sasabe brings an interesting opportunity to the boys…

    Director:Haruka Fujita
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  25. Free! Season 2 Episode 3 - The Butterfly of Farewell!
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Butterfly of Farewell!

    S2:E3

    The Iwatobi Festival has begun! Haruka and friends are fired up for the Club-versus-Club Relay Race, hoping to attract new members by putting in an impressive performance. Meanwhile, Rei begins training but is worried by the fact that he can still only swim the butterfly stroke…

    Director:Ai Yukimura
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Sprouting Dive Start!" is the worst rated episode of "Free!". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Eisaku Kawanami and written by Masahiro Yokotani, it aired on 7/12/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Promise on a Shooting Star!".