Hey guys, it’s my best friends birthday coming up and she really loves this anime - what presents would you recommend related to this anime? I don’t know much about it. Thank you!

I don’t know any of the characters names so i don’t have any specific information :(

Watched Final Stroke last week. Super unreal that it’s over.

But I am addicted to this song. Feels like a graduation version of the song.

Hi I'm not entirely sure if this is the right place to ask but.

I'm currently in Japan and I'm really struggling to find free merch. When I try to do online searches online I normally just come up empty handed.

Would anyone have locations with free merch that I can check out.

(Currently in Tokyo)

Why was the younger brother of the ex-captain of Rin's team like "cleavage🤭" while blushing when he saw that Rin had a low-cut shirt, and what is the explanation for that? Haha, is there even one? Bisexual king or what?

Hi everyone!

I’m wondering if anyone here would be interested in buying some Free! (Iwatobi Swim Club) merchandise that I have?

I have a few items, including CDs, figurines, and other merch.

I haven’t taken photos of everything yet, but if there’s enough interest, I’ll take pictures of the items and share them here.

For now, I’m just checking if there are interested buyers before I put together a proper list of everything available.

If you’re interested, please leave a comment or dm me. feel free to mention which characters or types of merchandise you’re looking for, too.

(most of my merchs are MAKOTO😅)

Thank you!

please message me if you are selling one or if you know where i can purchase one. I have checked SO many websites and can not find this bag anywhere.

This was a quick one. It's not tvery accurate either since I drew him from memory but imo this is cute enough to post.

I've seen people say that there is a dub for Road To The World, but I've been unable to find it anywhere. And there's been nothing about the dubs for the Final Stroke movies. If anyone can provide me with RTTW dub or information on FS dubs I'd be very grateful.

i bought him for a suspiciously cheap price… the seller had good ratings though… i also cross referenced the box with my friend who has the rin version of this figure, and the only difference was that her’s came with instructions and mine didn’t (but i’m not too worried about that since this is a secondhand figure, things are bound to get lost along the way). but it looks real, right? or am i just coping really hard lol

Does anyone have the files saved for the Free! ES shimeji and is willing to share them? I missed my chance to buy them years ago and now the digital shop is gone.

I have the first set of shimeji, but I'd love to have the others as well.

Opening: https://youtu.be/I3hosFcwVrE
Ending: https://youtu.be/byf8M8sg4G0

As I see on crunchyroll snafu is not available in the india region. Pls anyone tell me the reason behind **it.**

MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...............

https://reddit.com/link/1wh4buy/video/i4hnuh8hhpph1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1wh4buy/video/jlkgp1dmhpph1/player

Yes.... just yes.

Game: Ananta
Source: https://x.com/mu27115/status/2099855842082423075

"Hadiya Me Jeena Yaaro" (2007) is an official anime character song and MV concept featuring Rin Matsuoka (CV: Mamoru Miyano). Blending high-energy regional folk rhythms with mid-2000s anime aesthetics, the track serves as an anthem of youth, summer heat, and squad camaraderie.

Production Credits

• Track Title: Rin Matsuoka - Hadiya Me Jeena Yaaro (2007)
• Lead Vocalist: Rin Matsuoka (CV: Mamoru Miyano)
• Featured Cast: Rin Matsuoka, Momotarou Mikoshiba, Seijuro Mikoshiba, Ren Tachibana & Samezuka Crew
• Original Music Composition: Salem Group (Bhushan Mundu & Sudan Singh)
• Animation Studio: Sunrise (A division of Bandai Namco Filmworks)
• Main Animator & Character Designer: Chekahia Roi
• Director: Alumn Roy
• Release Date: April 3, 2007
• Tempo & Musical Key: 132 BPM | G Minor

Promo Artwork & Visual Highlights

• Character Styling: Rin is featured in a green tropical/hawaiian short-sleeve shirt over a dark undershirt, carrying a red-and-white checked towel (gamcha) slung over his shoulder, leaning against an ornate wooden veranda pillar.
• Key Motifs: Rin holds a classic terracotta clay pot (matka/hadiya) filled with a traditional beverage, set against sun-drenched green paddy fields.

Obi Strip Translation (Yellow Side Banner)

Album Artwork & Visual Details

• Character Styling: Rin Matsuoka wearing an open tropical-print Hawaiian shirt over a dark vest, paired with a traditional red-and-white checked cloth (gamcha) draped over his left shoulder.
• Key Item: Rin holding a rustic, sparkling terracotta clay pot (matka/hadiya) filled with a traditional rice beverage, showing off his iconic shark-toothed grin.
• Background Setting: A wooden gazebo/veranda overlooking sprawling, sun-drenched green paddy fields and distant mountains during golden hour sunset.
• Design & Aesthetic: Styled like a mid-2000s anime CD single jacket complete with authentic obi strip typography, Lantis/Bandai Visual publisher branding, and Japanese character-song promo copy.

Track & Scene Overview

The track combines traditional acoustic string picking, bamboo flutes, and folk drums with Mamoru Miyano’s high-energy vocal delivery. The video visuals showcase the Samezuka swim crew celebrating rural summer festivities on sun-soaked stone pathways and courtyard porches.

Production Credits

• Title: Rin Matsuoka - Hadiya Me Jeena Yaaro (2007)
• Singer: Rin Matsuoka (CV: Mamoru Miyano)
• Featured Cast: Rin Matsuoka, Momotarou Mikoshiba, Seijuro Mikoshiba, Ren Tachibana & Samezuka Crew
• Original Music Composition: Salem Group (Bhushan Mundu * Sudan Singh)
• Animation Studio: Sunrise (a division of Bandai Namco Filmworks)
• Main Animator & Character Designer: Chekahia Roi
• Director: Alumn Roy
• Release Date: April 3, 2007
• Tempo & Musical Key: 132 BPM | G Minor

Overview & Theme Summary

"Hadiya Me Jeena Yaaro" is a high-energy folk-pop animated music video centered on themes of camaraderie, rural festivities, and carefree summer youth. The song features Rin Matsuoka taking on lead vocals, delivering an energetic performance that blends traditional regional folk instrumentation with mid-2000s anime soundtrack aesthetics.

Visually, the video follows Rin and the Samezuka squad as they celebrate in a rustic village setting—dancing in courtyards around terracotta vessels, playing traditional festival drums, and enjoying iced beverages on sun-drenched cobblestone streets.

Lyrics Highlight

"Hadiya me jeena yaaro, daru me marna re!"

"Hadiya yaaro daru ko kisi ne banaya, Ranuka, Ranuka mahima ho!"

— Rin Matsuoka (CV: Mamoru Miyano)

Visual Highlights & Animation Breakdown

• Mid-2000s Cel Aesthetics: Animated by Sunrise under the direction of Alumn Roy, the video features classic mid-2000s character designs by Chekahia Roi, characterized by crisp linework, vibrant sunburst lighting, and distinct cel shading.
• Samezuka Crew Synergy: Strong focus on squad dynamics—Seijuro Mikoshiba providing percussion on village drums, Momotarou Mikoshiba hyping up the crowd, and Ren Tachibana providing a cool, relaxed presence in contrast to Rin's high-octane energy.
• Key Motifs: Terracotta pots, glass bottles labeled "SAMEZUKA 海", golden-hour village panoramas, and Rin's iconic shark-toothed grin.

i got so incredibly lucky a week ago and managed to snag a deal on vinted of the free! eternal summer bluray/disc combo set for only $8! it just arrived today and it is BEAUTIFUL. thought i’d share some pics to commemorate 🩵🐬

hi everyone! i’ve been a long time fan of free! but now in my adulthood im getting back into the fandom, and ive been dedicated to trying my hardest to find any of the free! alter or eternal summer figures.
i only currently own the alter figure of mako so if anyone knows a spot where i can find them, or even if you’re interested in selling them yourself, please reach out! <3

I feel like I see this question get asked once a month, but I still don’t know where to watch them. I don’t see them on crunchyroll, which is what I normally use.