Free! (2013)
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Free! is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT, dAnime.
What the audience says
Free! is one of the better-rated Japanese series out there. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 249 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT, dAnime.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 249 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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