Free!: (dub) Episode 1

voices Makoto with the kind, supportive tone the "mom" of the group deserves.

The plot kicks into gear when Haru and his best friend, the ever-reliable , reunite with their hyperactive former teammate Nagisa Hazuki . The trio decides to break into their old, abandoned elementary school swim club to dig up a time capsule—only to run into the fourth member of their old relay team: Rin Matsuoka . Free! (Dub) Episode 1

Episode 1 masterfully balances its present-day high school setting with heavy doses of childhood nostalgia. We meet our protagonist, , who is practically part-fish at this point. His life revolves around water, to the point where he wears his swim trunks 24/7 just in case a pool (or a bathtub) presents itself. voices Makoto with the kind, supportive tone the

Welcome back, fellow swimmers! Today we’re taking a deep dive into the premiere that started it all: Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer checking out the official stream on Crunchyroll , there’s something undeniably captivating about the way this series kicks off. The Story: A Splash from the Past Episode 1 masterfully balances its present-day high school

Rin isn't exactly the same boy they remembered. Having returned from training in Australia, he’s now cold, competitive, and desperate to prove he’s surpassed Haru. This encounter sets the stage for the entire season’s rivalry.

If you’re watching the English dub, you’re in for some legendary performances from the cast at Funimation :