Haruka Nanase
main character
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7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 17, 2021
- Season
- Summer 2021
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- Director
- Eisaku Kawanami
- Original creator
- Kouji Ooji
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
1h 26m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swimming93%Male Protagonist86%Primarily Male Cast85%Athletics79%Coming of Age77%Ensemble Cast73%College62%Primarily Adult Cast60%Foreign45%Primarily Teen Cast20%
MOVIEFINISHED2021 SUMMER7.6 / 10 AniList score
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
劇場版 Free!–the Final Stroke– 前編• Free!: the Final Stroke - Zenpen
Synopsis
As representatives of Japan, Haruka, Rin, and Ikuya are heading to Sydney to participate in the Swimming World Cup. They will finally compete with world class athletes but can they survive these games? This is the climax of the “Free!” series from Kyoto Animation. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 62% of 4,284 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated film of 2021, and #14 most popular film of 2021 on AniList.
Of the 8.8K AniList users who started it, 1.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 7.9K have finished it.
As a 86-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life, Sports — especially swimming, male protagonist, primarily male cast, athletics.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kouji Ooji
- Director
- Eisaku Kawanami
- Series composition
- Eisaku Kawanami
- Character design
- Futoshi Nishiya
- Character design
- Kouhei Okamura
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Free! -Dive to the Future- (2018)
- Watch next: Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume (2022)
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Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume FAQ
How long is Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume runs 86 minutes (1 h 26 min).
Is Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume finished?
Yes. Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume has finished airing — the final episode aired September 17, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Yes — the story continues in Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume (2022).
What should I watch before Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Watch Free! -Dive to the Future- first — Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume is a direct sequel.
Is Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume based on a manga?
No. Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Eisaku Kawanami.
Where can I watch Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume?
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.