Free! Dive to the Future – Soushun no Build-up!

Free! Dive to the Future Episode 0 / Free!-Dive to the Future- 早春のビルドアップ / Free! Dive to the Future Special
Free! Dive to the Future – Soushun no Build-up!
Genres: Comedy, School
Themes: School
Studios: Animation Do, Kyoto Animation
Rating: 7.57 / 10
Rank: #1737
Popularity: #4764
Users Listed: 25,764
Users Scored: 10,241
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/16/2022
Aired: June 23, 2018 (Spring)
Type: special
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Following their move to Tokyo and the impending start of university, Haruka and Makoto find their plans unexpectedly diverted when they are drawn into a regional mascot wrestling tournament representing their high school swim club. This unforeseen event connects them with the rest of their team, who closely monitor the competition from a local festival. The narrative explores the challenges of adapting to a new environment and navigating evolving relationships as these young men adjust to urban life. Interspersed with the tournament action are reflections on the transition from rural living and the complexities of forging new paths alongside familiar bonds. The series presents a slice-of-life experience, focusing on camaraderie, personal growth, and the subtle dynamics between friends navigating a pivotal moment in their lives.

Trailer:

Characters:

  • Nanase, Haruka (Main) - Voice Actors: Shimazaki, Nobunaga
  • Tachibana, Makoto (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Tatsuhisa
  • Hanamura, Chigusa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Satomi
  • Hazuki, Nagisa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yonaga, Tsubasa
  • Iwashimizu, Tooru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishiyama, Koutarou
  • Kasahara, Satoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukagawa, Kazumasa
  • Kirishima, Natsuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji
  • Kirishima, Ikuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchiyama, Kouki
  • Matsuoka, Gou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Akeno
  • Matsuoka, Miyako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukana
  • Matsuoka, Rin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyano, Mamoru
  • Mikoshiba, Seijuurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuda, Kenjirou
  • Mikoshiba, Momotarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzumura, Kenichi
  • Minami, Kazuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugawara, Masayoshi
  • Nitori, Aiichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyata, Kouki, Kim, Min-Ju
  • Ryuugazaki, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirakawa, Daisuke
  • Serizawa, Nao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hino, Satoshi
  • Shigino, Kisumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Chihiro
  • Shiina, Asahi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
  • Taisei, Tomoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Naemura, Yuka
  • Toono, Hiyori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei
  • Uozumi, Takuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sagara, Nobuyori
  • Yamanaka, Ichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Shinya
  • Yamazaki, Sousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hosoya, Yoshimasa, Clyde, Florian

Staff:

  • Kitanohara, Noriyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Katou, Tatsuya (Music)
  • Ooji, Kouji (Original Creator)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Free! Take Your Marks (anime - Prequel)
  • Free! Dive to the Future (anime - Sequel)