Free! Collection
Nanase Haruka, whose high school life has become gloomy, suddenly meets his former comrade Matsuoka Rin one day. However, currently, Matsuoka Rin has a completely different personality from before. At the same time, Rin faces Haruka, and a challenge was presented, which resulted in Rin winning. Taking this as an opportunity, hoping to have a chance to see Rin again during the competition, Haruka accepted Hazuki Nagisa's proposal to create a swimming club, and decided to regroup with Tachibana Makoto and Hazuki Nagisa who are currently in the same school, and add new member Ryuzaki Rei, reviving the aquatics club of Iwatobi High School that was previously abandoned. A boy high school student full of energy unfolds this story about swimming, youth, and bonds...
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Free! Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.5/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Free! Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Free! Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Free! Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
Middle school freshmen Haruka and Makoto join the school swim team, and have to join forces with their new teammates to win....
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond
A recap movie of mostly Eternal Summer with some of season one. Focuses on Haru and Iwatobi. Also includes never before seen scenes and includes cameos from Hig...
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise
The second Timeless Medley film mainly recaps Eternal Summer and a little bit of the first season. It focuses on Rin and Samezuka. It also includes new scenes a...
Free!: Take Your Marks
This film consists of all-new stories that are direct continuations of the previous two films and are told in four episodic parts. The four short stories take p...
Free! Road to the World - The Dream
The film will be a "reconstruction" of the Free! Dive to the Future television anime series, but with an added "new episode."...
Common Questions about Free! Collection
How many movies are in the Free! Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Free! Collection, starting from Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond to the latest release, Free! Road to the World - The Dream.
What is the best order to watch the Free! Collection?
The best way to watch the Free! Collection is usually in release order: starting with Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond and ending with Free! Road to the World - The Dream. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Free! Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond in this franchise.