Free! Is the best animation sport about swimming. People who don't know about swimming at all and are afraid may not understand the story too. I can say that you do not need to be afraid because I never swam before but understood and learned slowly through the story. The plot will teach you about tricks and competition a little bit and you will surely understand. This anime is chill and realistic, not action or fantasy, but it expresses the problem of real-life experiences very well. Across its three seasons (with a fourth season in the works), it beautifully portrays a range of emotions: determination, discouragement, expectation, disappointment, happiness, regret, happiness, emptiness, and the journey of friendship and dreams. Each scene is created with smooth animation, precise camera angles, seamless scene transitions, and impactful sound effects, effectively capturing the characters' moods. The art style is unique, beautiful, and visually appealing, with characters that are both handsome and cute. I fell in love with my type of character incredibly.
The plot of the first two seasons is an introduction to the Iwatobi swim club following them from junior high school to senior high school. From their love of Swimming with friends, it becomes a dream of winning global competitions as a team. They decide to practice following the program and improve their skill together. The third season explores their university years, where they face expert competition and undergo rigorous training, facing physical and psychological challenges. For dreams to come true, forces them to overtrain until forget to have fun and become lonely. I was going to cry, I was really into this season, deeply resonated with me and evoked strong emotions.
All the stories absolutely gave me a better understanding of sports of effort. One of my favorite quotes is: "All I want is to feel the water. With my skin, my eyes, my soul... To never doubt what it makes me feel. Believe in myself. Don't resist the water. Welcome it. We accept one another." spoken by the main character Nanase Haruka who is super shy, and introverted but inspires his friends to continue swimming and improve their skills. He also attached me yearning to dive into the water and fee like water was holding me. Moreover, a lot of good scripts made me interested in swimming, and wanted to go swimming immediately, wanted to be in a vibe and have fun together with them. I thought that this anime was good to motivate someone who has given up on swimming for a comeback swim.
However, the first part of the plot was a little boring and lacked action, but it set the stage for the rich character development and realism that follow. I could see a different perspective on real life and was proud of the development of each character, as I grew up with them. I suggest that you should set aside plenty of free time to watch it. Once you start, you won't be able to stop, just like me.
The plot of the first two seasons is an introduction to the Iwatobi swim club following them from junior high school to senior high school. From their love of Swimming with friends, it becomes a dream of winning global competitions as a team. They decide to practice following the program and improve their skill together. The third season explores their university years, where they face expert competition and undergo rigorous training, facing physical and psychological challenges. For dreams to come true, forces them to overtrain until forget to have fun and become lonely. I was going to cry, I was really into this season, deeply resonated with me and evoked strong emotions.
All the stories absolutely gave me a better understanding of sports of effort. One of my favorite quotes is: "All I want is to feel the water. With my skin, my eyes, my soul... To never doubt what it makes me feel. Believe in myself. Don't resist the water. Welcome it. We accept one another." spoken by the main character Nanase Haruka who is super shy, and introverted but inspires his friends to continue swimming and improve their skills. He also attached me yearning to dive into the water and fee like water was holding me. Moreover, a lot of good scripts made me interested in swimming, and wanted to go swimming immediately, wanted to be in a vibe and have fun together with them. I thought that this anime was good to motivate someone who has given up on swimming for a comeback swim.
However, the first part of the plot was a little boring and lacked action, but it set the stage for the rich character development and realism that follow. I could see a different perspective on real life and was proud of the development of each character, as I grew up with them. I suggest that you should set aside plenty of free time to watch it. Once you start, you won't be able to stop, just like me.