15 [Similar Anime] Like Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club
Below are some anime that are quite similar to Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club (Free!) . Have a look at the recommendations below and what people’s thoughts are on these animes.
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COMMENTS FOR KUROKO'S BASKETBALL
Surely these two series have a lot in common to begin with the main focus being the sport genre, one focused on basket and the other on swimming.
Both Free! and KnB have a gorgeous art style and colors, which doesn't let "indifferent".
Plotwise, as a few other person mentioned already, the main charas Kuroko and Haruka are both the quite type; also both titles share a curious thing that somewhat "uniforms" them, in KnB they have color-related names for the GenMir, while in Free all the important charas have a girly name.
Being team sports genre focused, obviously both series see the team of main characters that will aim to the first place in competitions, and as any respectable serie the main chara/s will have to face, at some point, their rival, being a "long lost friend".
Both show you the beauty of their sports to the point to let you all bumped up and make you say "let's play basket/let's go swimming!"
So yes, indeed, if you liked one of these already, you might really want to check the other, as you'll probably love it too!
Well, if you are looking for some cool guys, both Kuroko no Basket and Free! are series to check out.
In fact, both series consists of a cast of male characters that are dominant in their perspective sports. They also have rivalries with certain other characters that brings out some of the intensity of both shows. There's some fan service for the female audience. Additionally, both series also seems to have a building of friendship between certain characters. Of course though, there is that sense of rivalry that can be traced back through flashbacks that brings out some animosity. Both series also has a manager/coach who is female but also becomes involved with the teams/clubs that consists of the male dominant casts.
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COMMENTS FOR PRINCE OF STRIDE: ALTERNATIVE
While Free is swimming, Prince of Stride is running. Free focuses on mostly two teams in competition and gives a lot of background on the male leads' past swimming experiences, where Stride does very little of that with only hints of flash backs. Both anime are similar in which that the characters are very passionate about training to win competitions and the importance of teamwork, trust, and friendship, so it's inspiring. There's also humor in both anime and the characters of Free and Stride are very similar to each other, as there is the team leader, a member that works hard so they don't drag the team down, a manager, and so on.
COMMENTS FOR HAIKYU!!
I'm pretty new to Anime and especially MAL, so this is my first recommendation but I honestly cannot stress it enough. I came straight into Anime and Free! was one of my first choices, I loved it, especially the whole slice-of-life and friendship story lines, they're really relatable. I told my friend I was desperate to find another Anime just like it with the same ideas of coming together as a team and breaking down walls to salvage and build new friendships and she recommended Haikyuu!!
If I'm being honest when I first started watching it, I wasn't too sure if it was my kind of thing, the artistry let me down a little but now I'm nearly caught up on the series and it's filled that gap that Free! left. Haikyuu!! is based around young boy, Hinata, striving to become an "Ace" in Volleyball and he faces many obstacles but as he joins the team, finds his place in his group of friends their power as a group strengthens, similar to the story of the swimmers in Free! Both Animes show that you can start from the very bottom and work your way up to the top when you have a group of friends helping and supporting you along the way. In addition, Haikyuu!! has wonderful humour and the characters (especially Tanaka) have made me laugh a lot through out the episodes.
Don't let anything put you off, I honestly recommend this Anime as a breath of fresh air, filled with the teamwork, friendship, hardships and humour just as in Free! but with it's own unique story and style.
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COMMENTS FOR YURI!!! ON ICE
Both series are focussed on the athletic development of males with a passion for their chosen sports. They take you on a journey with many obstacles to overcome with help from friends and rivals. Also, let your fangirl mind fill in the blanks left by shounen ai vibes throughout the episodes.
COMMENTS FOR TSURITAMA
Water-themed slice of life shows bursting with colour where attractive boys bond over water-related activities, such as fishing or swimming. Tsuritama is the wholesome one, the one you wouldn't mind introducing to your grandma. Free!, however, positively delights in showing you just -how- attractive these boys are. Blushy blush.
COMMENTS FOR K-ON!
Free! is about a bunch of cute boys in a swimming club, while K-On is about a bunch of cute girls in a light music club. Both have characters which are rather cliched characters, but are more than their cliches. They are both also about working hard towards being the best at something, but K-On does have more messing around. They both also have excellent animation straight from the studio of KyoAni.
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COMMENTS FOR TSURUNE: KAZEMAI KOUKOU KYUUDOUBU
Both anime have similar theme. Main characters were good at one thing but then after some situation they've dropped this activity. Of course they are both about sports and let's be honest not about the popular ones because both swimming and archery aren't that popular. After two episodes of Tsurune KKK you can easily say that this new series have similar "spark".
Same things:
- sports
- friendship
- stubborn but likable main characters
- school
- slice of life elements
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COMMENTS FOR CHIHAYAFURU
Both are categorized as Sports animes, where close friends are separated after elementary school and drastically change. Both follow the changes that occur after they join their individual school teams, and continue to compete and share their love for the sport. Both Nanase and Arata had quit their sport because they had a hurt a loved one, but found it impossible to deny their passion for swimming, and in chiyafuru's case, karuta.
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COMMENTS FOR OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB
What I loved about Ouran was the variety of characters and the fun but at appropriate times serious atmosphere. Free! has great characters and even though it didn't have the "chasing the girl" aspect to it and is a completely different setting, it's really enjoyable just to see the relationships develop between the different characters and it still has the fun group feeling as Ouran.
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COMMENTS FOR YOU AND ME.
If you liked Kimi to Boku, then you're absolutely going to love Free! But why?
Because all of them are about childhood friends that grow up together or semi-together, they are both slice of life anime but Free! is more of a sports show than Kimi to Boku, and the songs of the anime are amazing.
The Kimi to Boku singer, cute voice and all, and Free!'s singer, Old Codex, are amazing J-Rock singers. Just give them a listen!
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COMMENTS FOR LOVE LIVE! SCHOOL IDOL PROJECT
Both anime are about a group of diverse characters that come together to create a group (an idol group in Love Live, a swimming team in Free!). These characters face various challenges that help them to grow and improve together. While not everyone who enjoyed Love Live will enjoy Free!, I recommend giving it a go.
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COMMENTS FOR KUROKO'S BASKETBALL 2
Free! and Kuroko no Basket are both shows about a group friends competing against an old friend in the show's respective sport .However is that Free! is a bit more focused on the friendship between the main characters while Kuroko no Basket is more focused on the show's respective sport.Free! also has more female oriented fanservice(the majority of it is just them taking their shirts off)though seeing how it's a show about males swimming it's really expected.It also has a bit more shounen ai undertones than most sports anime but at the same time it's poking fun at it.Despite that show isn't filled with an overwhelming amount fanservice that would distract you from the story.Nonetheless both are great sports shows filled with funny moments while watching the cast trying to obtain their goals.
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COMMENTS FOR CHEER BOYS!!
Both revolve around a group of boys starting up a sports club together. They have similar characters, lots of cringeworthy yet hilarious moments and if you enjoyed one, you'll probably enjoy the other.
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COMMENTS FOR SOUND! EUPHONIUM
For a music anime, hibike also has a lot of elements of sports anime such as Free: competitions, friendships, hardships, teamwork, the relationship between club life and life in the outside world, and a drive to improve, not just for yourself, but for the rest of your clubmates.
Some of the main cast also display similar traits and tropes, albeit on different genders, and although Hibike takes it easier on the fanservice, there is still the same quality art/animation style and attention to detail Kyoto animation is known for.
COMMENTS FOR DIVE!!
Both TV series revolve around aquatic clubs in a state of quiescence due to lack of funding or regular membership, with each facing a difficult task of revitalisation in order to remain functioning. Each feature a predominantly primary male ensemble who ultimately work together to better themselves and their environment. Both anime have a respectively catchy opening and soundtrack, coincided by fluid and vibrant animation. It also helps that the overwhelming majority of characters aren't harsh on the eyes either~ while simultaneously providing substance and personality. Ultimately, both are a good watch!
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