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Free!
''Free!'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The series is loosely based on the light novel, , written by Kōji Ōji, which received an honorable mention in the second Kyoto Animation Award contest in 2011 and was published in July 2013. The first season titled, ''Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club'' for international distribution, aired in Japan in 2013; and the second season titled, ''Free! - Eternal Summer'', aired in 2014. A third season of the anime series titled, ''Free! - Dive to the Future'', aired in 2018. Hiroko Utsumi directed the first two seasons, while season three was directed by Eisaku Kawanami. Prior to season three, several films depict events preceding, including and following the events of seasons one and two. The first feature film, ''High Speed! Free! Starting Days'', was released in December 2015 and depicts events from volume two of the series' prequel light novel, ''High Speed!'' A film trilogy was released i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free! Take Your Marks
is a 2017 Japanese animated film produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do based on the animated television series ''Free!'', which aired from 2013 to 2014. It is a sequel of ''Free! Eternal Summer'' and is the final part of ''Free! Timeless Medleys film trilogy project, consisting of an all-new original story that serves as a direct continuation to the compilation films. It is told in four episodic parts. Plot : Haruka Nanase, joined by Makoto Tachibana, looks for an apartment in Tokyo as he prepares to enter college. Kisumi Shigino, whose uncle owns a rental agency, helps him lease an apartment close to a pool. While visiting the apartment, Haruka and Makoto find a boy named Misaki, a young swimmer who was coached by the previous tenant, Nao Serizawa. : While Aiichiro Nitori decides on a graduation present for Rin Matsuoka and Sosuke Yamazaki, Momotaro Mikoshiba wins tickets to the Anago Hot Springs, which they present to the two through an elaborate scavenger hunt. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Speed! Free! Starting Days
is a 2015 Japanese anime, animated film produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The plot is loosely based on the second volume of the ''High Speed!'' light novels by Koji Oji, the series that inspired the ''Free!'' animated series. The film centers on Haruka Nanase as a junior high student, where he and his friends learn the meaning of teamwork as they join the swim team. ''High Speed! Free! Starting Days'' was released nationwide in Japanese theaters on December 5, 2015, to moderate success, ranking #5 on its opening weekend and being nominated for Best Picture in the Newtype Anime Awards. Funimation has licensed the film for North American release in 2018 along with ''Free! Timeless Medley'' and ''Free! Take Your Marks''. Plot Haruka Nanase begins his first year at Iwatobi Middle School. After discovering that Haruka and his childhood friend, Makoto Tachibana, had once been part of the Iwatobi Swim Club, Asahi Shiina urges them to join the swim team despite Haruka's lac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free! Timeless Medley
is a 2017 Japanese anime, animated film series produced by Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The first two films, and , are compilation films of ''Free!s second season, ''Free! Eternal Summer'', with new additional footage and redone scenes. A third film, ''Free! Take Your Marks'', was included with the film's trilogy project, containing an all-new original story that serves as a sequel to the compilation films. Plot ''The Bond'' In junior high school, Haruka Nanase joins the swim team, but quits after a falling out with his elementary school rival Rin Matsuoka, home from schooling in Australia, causing Haruka's teammate, Ikuya Kirishima, to resent him. The swim team disbands, as Asahi Shiina moves away and Ikuya studies abroad. In high school, Haruka prepares for tournaments with teammates Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rei Ryugazaki, while Rin, who has since reconciled with them, does the same. Haruka is in his final year of high school, but has not yet made post-grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Animation
, often abbreviated , is a Japanese animation studio and light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 1985 by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who remain its president and vice-president respectively. Kyoto Animation has produced anime films and series including ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006), ''Clannad (video game), Clannad'' (2007), ''K-On!'' (2009), ''Nichijou'' (2011), ''Free! (TV series), Free!'' (2013), ''Sound! Euphonium'' (2015), ''A Silent Voice (film), A Silent Voice'' (2016), and ''Violet Evergarden'' (2018). History Kyoto Animation was co-founded in 1985 by married couple Yoko and Hideaki Hatta; it became a Yūgen gaisha, limited company in 1985 and a Kabushiki gaisha, corporation in 1999. Yoko Hatta, who serves as the company's vice president, had worked as a painter at Mushi Production until she moved to Kyoto after marrying her husband, who serves as president. The company's logo originates from the kanji '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobunaga Shimazaki
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He won the Best Rookie Actor Award at the 7th Seiyu Awards and the Best Actors in Supporting Roles at the 15th Seiyu Awards. Biography On January 1, 2023, Shimazaki announced on Twitter that he had married a non-celebrity woman. Filmography Anime Theatrical animation Drama CD *' as JOSHUA *''Hana no Bakumatsu Koi Suru Cho'' as Soji Okita *''Heart no Kakurega'' as Kawakura Haruto *''Heroic Spirit Lore Strange Tales ～ King of the Cavern Edmond Dantès'' ～ as Edmond Dantès *''humANdroid Vol. 03 Type H *''Ikemen Vampire: Temptation in the Dark'' - as Napoleon Bonaparte *''Kiss x Kiss Vol.24'' as Takashi Arimura *'' Minato's Laundromat'' as Shintaro *''Vanquish Brothers'' as Nobunaga *''WRITERZ'' as Ran Hirukawa Video games ;2010 *'' Gods Eater Burst'' (Federico Caruso) *'' Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage'' (younger Thouzer) ;2011 *'' Suto*Mani: Strobe*Mania'' (Yayoi Saijo) ;2013 *'' Dynasty Warriors 8'' ( Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiro Yokotani
is a Japanese screenwriter from Osaka Prefecture. Screenwriting * series head writer denoted in bold Television * ''Saint Tail'' (1996) * ''Detective Conan'' (1997) * ''Kasumin'' (2003) * ''Di Gi Charat Nyo!'' (2003-2004) * '' Popolocrois'' (2003-2004) * '' Futakoi'' (2004) * '' The Marshmallow Times'' (2004-2005) *''Sgt. Frog'' (2004-2011): head writer ps 104-358* ''Ojarumaru , known officially in English as ''Prince Mackaroo'', is a Japanese anime series created by Rin Inumaru, produced by NHK Enterprises, and animated by Gallop. The series has aired on NHK Educational TV since October 1998, making it the second ...'' (2004-2014) * '' Animal Yokochō'' (2005) * '' Himawari!'' (2006) * ''Silk Road Boy Yuto'' (2006-2007) * ''Nodame Cantabile'' (2007) *''Reideen'' (2007) * ''Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette'' (2007) * ''Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō'' (2007) * ''Deltora Quest (anime), Deltora Quest'' (2007-2008): head writer [eps 53-65] * ''KimiKiss, KimiKiss: Pure Rouge'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Kato
is a Japanese anime composer and arranger. He is known for his works on many anime series, including ''Future Diary'', '' Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma'', ''Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya'', '' Love Live! Sunshine!!'' and '' Free!''. He is currently represented by the music production company APDREAM. Biography Kato was born in Funabashi, Chiba. He graduated from the film scoring program at the Tokyo College of Music and majored in composition and conducting. While there, he studied composition and arrangement under Shigeaki Saegusa, Katsuhisa Hattori, Reijiro Koroku, and Kentaro Haneda. Works Anime * ''Spider Riders'' (2006) – with Fumitaka Anzai, Nobuhiko Nakayama, and Tomomasa Yoneda * '' Kämpfer'' (2009) * '' Miracle Train: Welcome to the Oedo Line'' (2009) * '' Needless'' (2009) * '' Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom'' (2009) – with Hikaru Nanase * '' The Qwaser of Stigmata'' (2010) * '' Demon King Daimao'' (2010) * ''Goulart Knights'' (2010) * '' Hyakka Ryōran Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuhisa Suzuki
is a Japanese voice actor and singer. A former lead vocalist of Oldcodex, he used his stage name Ta_2. Biography '' Shūkan Bunshun'' reported that Suzuki was engaged to Lisa in May 2019. In January 2020, they announced their marriage. On April 25, 2023, they announced the birth of their first child on Instagram. On August 4, 2021, Suzuki went on hiatus due to poor health, following a report published on July 30 by ''Shūkan Bunshun'' alleging that he had an extramarital affair with a female co-worker. Suzuki had also possibly violated a non-disclosure agreement during the affair regarding music he and Oldcodex had been working on for other anime series. On August 30, 2021, Suzuki released a statement apologizing for careless behavior. Suzuki withdrew from '' Ultraman''. He was also recast in '' Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger'', the CD bonuses for the game adaptation of '' My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!'', '' Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', '' Alchemy Stars'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch (born John Jay Bosch; January 6, 1976) is an American actor. His first major role was the portrayal of Adam Park, the second Black Power Ranger and later, the Green Zeo Ranger and first Green Turbo Ranger in the ''Power Rangers'' franchise, which led to roles in some martial arts television and feature films. As a voice actor, some of his most notable roles are Vash the Stampede in ''Trigun'', Ichigo Kurosaki in ''Bleach'', Yu Narukami and Tohru Adachi in ''Persona 4,'' Nero in ''Devil May Cry'', and Lelouch Vi Britannia in ''Code Geass''. Early life Bosch was born John Jay Bosch on January 6, 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Garland, Texas. Bosch was born to a Korean mother and an American father of Irish and German descent. He is the second of four children in his family. His father was a soldier in the Army and met his mother while stationed in South Korea. He was interested in martial arts at an early age, inspired by martial arts movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Utsumi
is a Japanese anime director, animator, storyboard artist, and manga artist. She is best known for her work with Kyoto Animation, particularly as the original director of '' Free!''. After leaving Kyoto Animation's affiliate company Animation Do, she directed the anime adaptation of ''Banana Fish'' manga, and created and directed '' SK8 the Infinity'' with Bones. She is a graduate of the Osaka Municipal College of Design. Works Television animation *'' Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid'' (2005), animator *''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006), animator *'' Kanon'' (2006–2007), animator *'' Lucky Star'' (2007), animator *''Clannad'' (2007–2008), animator *''Clannad After Story'' (2008–2009), animator *''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2009), assistant director and animator *''K-On!'' (2009), animator *'' K-On!!'' (2010), storyboard artist, episode director, animator *'' Nichijou (My Ordinary Life)'' (2011), storyboard artist, episode director, animator * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Haberkorn
Todd Michael Haberkorn (born August 16, 1982) is an American voice actor and director, who has dubbed in anime, films, and video games. Some of his notable roles include Keroro from ''Sgt. Frog'', Allen Walker from '' D.Gray-man'', Death the Kid from '' Soul Eater'', Korekiyo Shinguji from '' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony'' and Natsu Dragneel from '' Fairy Tail''. Career While Haberkorn was working in theater, he joined Funimation as a voice actor, with minor roles in ''One Piece'', '' Black Cat'', and '' Peach Girl''. Since then, he has voiced characters such as Keroro from ''Sgt. Frog'', Natsu Dragneel in '' Fairy Tail'', Italy in '' Hetalia: Axis Powers'', Hikaru Hitachiin in '' Ouran High School Host Club'', Allen Walker in '' D.Gray-man'', Death the Kid in '' Soul Eater'', Tsukune Aono in '' Rosario + Vampire'', Kimihiro Watanuki in '' xxxHolic'', and Yamato Akitsuki in '' Suzuka''. He also played Aru Akise, one of the main characters in ''Future Diary'' an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satsuki Yukino
, better known by her stage name (previously , ), is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress. She was a member of Ken Production until 2016. Filmography Anime series Movies and films OVA * ''Virgin Fleet'' (1998), Satsuki Yukimizawa * ''Love Hina Again'' (2002), Mutsumi Otohime * ''Ultra Maniac'' (2003), Ayu Tateishi * ''Hitsuji no Uta'' (2003), Shou Yaegashi * ''Higurashi When They Cry, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Gaiden Nekogoroshi-hen'' (2007), Mion Sonozaki * ''Higurashi When They Cry, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei'' (2009), Mion Sonozaki, Shion Sonozaki Anime CDs Video games ;1996 *''Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Blue Destiny'', Marion Welch (EXAM System) *''Heroine Dream'', Koyomi Tokimori ;1998 *''Exodus Guilty'', Will *''Machi (video game), Sound Novel Machi'', Shiori Aso ;1999 *''One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e, Kagayaku Kisetsu e'', Misaki Kawana *''Virgin Fleet, Seisyoujokantai Virgin Fleet'', Satsuku Yukimisawa *''Maboroshi Tsukiyo'', Tamako Amano *''SpikeOut: Final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
