The ever-thrilling swimming anime Free! has been preparing for the final stroke of its series for a while now. The creators intend to end the story with Free! The Final Stroke, the franchise’s latest two-part film series. The first part of the series was released in September 2021 and instilled[…]
Though the real Olympics is over and done, the biggest sporting event for anime fans this year is yet to begin. As the Iwatobi Swim Club preps for the Sydney tournament in Free! – The Final Stroke. The swimming saga that had us on our heels for the last eight years is ready to take us on a ride[…]
As the launch date of Free! – The Final Stroke rushes in like an eagle; KyoAni is doing everything it can to make the last addition of the swimming saga end with a bang. Free! stole the hearts of many when it debuted way back in 2013, and now after eight years, we are finally here to see the[…]
Free! The Final Stroke movie’s release date is just around the corner. Two months might seem like a lot but, it’ll soon get past while catching up to the latest upcoming anime. All fans of the franchise (including me) are waiting for this one last chance to commit every character to memory. It[…]
Free!, the series that stole mine and every other sports anime lover’s hearts, is making a comeback with a sequel film! Of course, it is going to be welcomed with open arms and heart eyes. I mean, who doesn’t miss Haruka Nanase and all his handsome friends? The upcoming film will be the final[…]
I don’t know about you, but I like a little fanservice every now and then. Admittedly, very few anime manage to strike the delicate balance between tasteful and excessive fanservice without taking away from the plot and triggering fans. However, isn’t it more fun to watch something knowing how[…]
Seeing anime criticized for having fanservice scenes has always somewhat perplexed me. After all, isn’t the point of fanservice to please the audience? Sure it takes up precious time and can be a distraction from the main plot, but that means fanservice can also be a short, much-needed reprieve at[…]
Everyone loves a little eye candy every now and then, right? Although anime is often criticized for fanservice, sometimes, you just need something to watch that’s easy on the eyes and the brain. Many anime even manage to strike a balance between the two! A little fanservice can go a long way to[…]
After the third season of Free! aired in 2018, fans have been left craving for more swimming competitions with ripped guys. The upcoming sequel film’s announcement is here just in time to give you a serotonin boost! Kyoto Animation has outdone itself with the Free! franchise. The series has[…]
On the surface, Free! comes off as an anime that serves no other purpose other than catering to fan service. The lean physique of the swimmers, their well-defined torsos, and perfect swimming strokes are just the flashy cover of an otherwise toned-down slice-of-life sports anime. The plot[…]
Free! is a Japanese anime television series produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The series revolves around members of a high school boy’s swimming team. The youngsters participate in a swimming tournament right before they graduate from middle school and go their separate ways. Years later, they are brought together when a swimming challenge […]
Free! is a sports-themed anime franchise that concentrates on the swimming genre. The healthy rivalry between athletes is also beautifully portrayed in the story. Haruka Nanase, the protagonist of the story, has difficulty expressing his emotions. Still, his childhood friends, rivals, and the people around him have helped him develop both physically and mentally. The […]