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Format:MOVIE
Episodes:1
Episode Length:105 mins
Season:SPRING 2022
Studio:Kyoto Animation
Source:original
Estimated watch time
1h 45m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age95%Athletics90%Swimming88%Male Protagonist80%Primarily Male Cast80%Primarily Adult Cast79%Ensemble Cast70%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things20%
MOVIEFINISHED2022 SPRING7.8 / 10 AniList score
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
劇場版 Free!–the Final Stroke– 後編• Free!: the Final Stroke - Kouhen
Synopsis & Story
After his first appearance on the competitive world stage, Haruka was overwhelmed by Albert’s swimming and lost his way. “What are you swimming for?” His reason to swim and what the water means to him are called into question. The question has trapped Haruka, and he struggles to find the answer on his own. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume: should you watch it?
At a glance
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 67% of 2,904 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 highest-rated film of 2022, and #20 most popular film of 2022 on AniList.
Of the 5.7K AniList users who started it, 1.5% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 5.2K have finished it.
As a 105-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sports — especially coming of age, athletics, swimming, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume (2021)
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kouji Ooji
- Director
- Eisaku Kawanami
- Series composition
- Eisaku Kawanami
- Character design
- Futoshi Nishiya
- Character design
- Kouhei Okamura
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume FAQ
- How long is Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume?
- Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume runs 105 minutes (1 h 45 min).
- Is Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume finished?
- Yes. Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume has finished airing — the final episode aired April 22, 2022.
- What should I watch before Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume?
- Watch Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume first — Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume is a direct sequel.
- Is Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume based on a manga?
- No. Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume?
- Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Eisaku Kawanami.
- Where can I watch Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume?
- Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.