OverviewThe movies are a continuation of the events of the Free! anime's third season, Free!-Dive to the Future-. The original movie was scheduled for a mid-2020 release; however, due to a variety of impeding circumstances, the release dates were changed. The first movie's new release date, along with the first teaser trailer, was revealed at the end of the Free! Series ORCHESTRA CONCERT 2020. The movie titles, and the fact that they would be released in two parts, were revealed as part of the livestream held for the Free! series' eighth anniversary on April 26, 2021. Tatsuhisa Suzuki, the vocalist for OLDCODEX and the voice of Makoto Tachibana, announced that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from all singing and acting activities until further notice as of August 4, 2021, due to health concerns. A notice from KyoAni was released on August 19, 2021, assuring fans of the series that due to Tatsuhisa's attachment to the series, his nuanced portrayal of Makoto, and his good relationship with the other cast members and the series' fans, he will not be replaced as the voice of Makoto for the movies.[1] Plotthe first volume"Haruka Nanase's new stage is Sydney, the place of his dreams that he once visited. One day while taking a short break before his departure, Haru has a chance confrontation with a fellow athlete from the All-Japan Invitational. Carrying all the feelings from those he's swam with in his heart, Haru takes his first step forward into a new world. Waiting for him there is the unmistakable champion, Albert Volandel. In the lead up to the Sydney tournament, all the competitors attempt to boost their morale. What is each competitor feeling, and what do they swim for, as they attempt to compete at the top of the world? Their passionate struggle against the water begins from here――!"[2] the second volume"After his first appearance on the competitive world stage, Haruka is held captive by the swimming of the unmistakable champion, Albert, and feels like he's lost his way. Pushed on by a restless urge in his heart, Haruka purposefully puts himself through a rigorous and intensive training regiment, relentlessly devoting himself to practice. Memories of Albert's cold, dry swimming keep replaying in his mind. Haruka unleashes his stroke to cut through the heavy, indifferent water. What scenery will Haruka see at the end of this struggle*──!"[3] * Translation Note: the exact kanji choice here (泳いだ oyoida) was quite meaningful as it can be read as either swim or struggle depending on the context. Production StaffStudio:
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Where can I watch the final stroke movie for Free?–the Final Stroke– is being advertised as the “final chapter” of the franchise. The First Volume of the duology was released in Japan on September 17, 2021, with the second part coming out on April 22, 2022. Catch up with the splash on Crunchyroll with all the TV anime seasons of Free!
Is Free the final stroke 2 out?What is the release date of 'Free! The Final Stroke Part 2'? Release date of Mamoru Miyano and Tatsuhisa Suzuki starrer 'Free! The Final Stroke Part 2' is 2022-07-29.
What happens at the end of Free anime?Rin wins the 100m butterfly race, but Haruka loses his 200m freestyle. After the competition, Rin, Haruka, and Makoto share their personal goals and Haruka shouts that he will take on the world when it comes to swimming.
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