Free! Timeline ( Real )

announcement
March 14, 2012

Announcement of Free! Anime Project

Kyoto Animation officially announced the new anime project titled 'Free!', focusing on swimming and youth sports.

release
July 4, 2013

Release of Free! First Episode

The anime series 'Free!' premiered its first episode in Japan, introducing viewers to the story of high school swim club members.

release
October 2, 2013

Release of Free! Original Soundtrack

The official soundtrack for the first season of 'Free!' was released, featuring music that accompanied the anime.

announcement
November 23, 2013

Announcement of Free! Eternal Summer (Season 2)

Kyoto Animation announced a second season of 'Free!' titled 'Free! Eternal Summer' for continuation of the story.

release
July 2, 2014

Premiere of Free! Eternal Summer

'Free! Eternal Summer,' the second season of the anime series, premiered to continue the swimming and school-life themes.

release
October 8, 2014

Release of Free! - Eternal Summer- Official Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the second season of 'Free!', 'Eternal Summer', was released to the public.

announcement
March 2017

Announcement of Free! Movie: Timeless Medley

Announcement of the 'Free! Timeless Medley' movies that compile and retell the stories from the first two seasons.

release
April 22, 2017

Release of Free! Movie: Timeless Medley - The Bond

The first of the two-part 'Timeless Medley' films, focusing on the bonds of the swim team members, was released in theaters.

release
April 29, 2017

Release of Free! Movie: Timeless Medley - The Promise

The second 'Timeless Medley' film, focusing on the characters' promises and futures, was released.

announcement
November 2017

Announcement of Free! Dive to the Future (Season 3)

Kyoto Animation announced the third season of 'Free!' called 'Dive to the Future'.

release
July 11, 2018

Premiere of Free! Dive to the Future

The third season of 'Free!', 'Dive to the Future', premiered in Japan.

release
September 18, 2020

Release of Free! Movie: Dive to the Future

A compilation movie of the third season, 'Free! Dive to the Future', was released.

Free! Timeline ( Fictional )

childhood_event
Year 2003

Haruka and Rin's Childhood Swim

Haruka Nanase and Rin Matsuoka, as young children, share their love for swimming and form a close bond.

club_formation
April 2013

Formation of Iwatobi Swim Club

Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rin form a swim team at Iwatobi High School, rekindling their childhood friendships.

character_development
August 2013

Rin Moves to Australia

Rin goes to Australia for training to improve his swimming skills and aims to win the national competition.

competition
Summer 2014

Iwatobi Swim Club vs Samezuka Academy

Iwatobi Swim Club competes against Samezuka Academy, Rin's school, highlighting the friendly rivalry between former teammates.

character_development
Fall 2014

Haruka and Rin Reconcile

Haruka and Rin confront their past rivalry and reconcile, affirming their friendship and mutual respect.

competition
Winter 2014

Iwatobi High School Swimming Nationals

The Iwatobi Swim Club competes in the nationals, showcasing their growth and teamwork.

character_development
Spring 2015

Haruka Decides on Future Path

Haruka contemplates whether to continue swimming competitively or pursue other interests after high school.