Free!: Take Your Marks (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A compilation film following multiple swim teams as they navigate personal projects, rivalries, and farewell celebrations.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Tokyo Apartment Search

Haruka relocates to Tokyo and secures a new apartment near a swimming pool with assistance from Kisumi. During the move, he discovers traces of previous tenant Misaki and coach Nao Serizawa.

Key Events

• Tokyo Apartment Search — Haruka searches for a new apartment near a swimming pool. Characters: Haruka Nanase Location: Tokyo
• Kisumi's Rental Assistance — Kisumi helps Haruka secure an apartment close to a pool. Characters: Haruka Nanase Location: Rental Agency
• Discovery of Previous Tenant — Haruka finds traces of swimmer Misaki and coach Nao Serizawa. Characters: Haruka Nanase Location: New Apartment
• Aiichiro's Gift Planning — Aiichiro decides on a meaningful graduation present for Rin. Characters: Aiichiro Nitori Location: Samezuka Academy

Hot Springs Gift Hunt

Aiichiro and Momotaro compete in a scavenger hunt to win hot springs tickets for Rin's graduation present. They enjoy the trip, engage in playful competition, and successfully present good luck charms.

Key Events

• Aiichiro's Gift Planning — Aiichiro decides on a meaningful graduation present for Rin. Characters: Aiichiro Nitori Location: Samezuka Academy
• Momotaro's Ticket Win — Momotaro wins tickets to Anago Hot Springs through a game. Characters: Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: School
• Hot Springs Trip Competition — Momotaro competes fiercely over a plush toy with a rival captain. Characters: Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: Anago Hot Springs
• Natsuya's Injury Advice — Natsuya offers wisdom to Sosuke regarding his shoulder injury. Characters: Aiichiro Nitori Location: Hot Springs
• Gift Presentation — Aiichiro and Momotaro present charms to Rin and his friend. Characters: Aiichiro Nitori, Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: Hot Springs

Club Video Production

Rei and Nagisa film a recruitment video for the swimming club. They uncover an old PKH East manual, investigate its meaning, and use the inspiration to complete their project.

Key Events

• Video Filming Begins — Rei and Nagisa start filming a recruitment video for the team. Characters: Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Iwatobi Pool
• Discovery of PKH Manual — They find a mysterious manual left by previous club members. Characters: Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Club Room
• Investigation of PKH East — The duo investigates the meaning behind the PKH East nickname. Characters: Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: School Hallway
• Asahi's Cameo Appearance — Asahi Shiina makes a brief appearance during their search. Characters: Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Investigation Site
• Video Completion — Inspired by their findings, Rei finishes the team recruitment video. Characters: Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Iwatobi Pool
• Surprise Party Planning — Swim teams organize a going-away party for Rin's departure to Australia. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase, Momotaro Mikoshiba, Aiichiro Nitori, Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Iwatobi High School

Rin's Farewell Relay

Swim teams organize a surprise party for Rin's departure to Australia. A misunderstanding about Momotaro's intentions leads to a relay challenge, which Rin and Haruka win before celebrating together.

Key Events

• Surprise Party Planning — Swim teams organize a going-away party for Rin's departure to Australia. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase, Momotaro Mikoshiba, Aiichiro Nitori, Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Iwatobi High School
• Misunderstanding About Gou — Rin sees Momotaro with Gou and incorrectly assumes they are dating. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: Party Venue
• Relay Challenge Announcement — Momotaro reveals his plan to challenge Rin to a relay race. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: Party Venue
• Haruka's Clarification — Haruka explains that Momotaro simply wanted a toy Rin won. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase Location: Party Venue
• Relay Race Competition — Rin and Haruka race against the Mikoshiba brothers in a relay. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase, Momotaro Mikoshiba Location: Swimming Pool
• Victory Celebration — The swim clubs celebrate Rin's relay victory and upcoming departure. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase, Momotaro Mikoshiba, Aiichiro Nitori, Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Pool Deck
• Post-Credits Teaser — A message hints at the next stage of the series. Characters: Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase, Momotaro Mikoshiba, Aiichiro Nitori, Rei Ryugazaki, Nagisa Hazuki Location: Screen

Story Breakdown

• Tokyo Apartment Search — Haruka relocates to Tokyo and discovers connections to past swimmers.
  • Kisumi's Assistance — Kisumi helps secure a pool-adjacent apartment.
  • Misaki's Discovery — Traces of previous tenant Misaki and coach Nao are found.
• Hot Springs Gift Hunt — Aiichiro and Momotaro compete for tickets to gift Rin.
  • Scavenger Hunt Victory — Momotaro wins tickets through a team game.
  • Charms Presentation — Both friends give good luck charms to Rin.
• Club Video Production — Rei and Nagisa create a recruitment video using old club materials.
  • PKH Manual Discovery — An old strategy manual sparks their creative process.
  • Video Completion — Inspired by their investigation, Rei finishes the project.
• Farewell Party Planning — Swim teams organize a surprise event for Rin's departure.
  • Misunderstanding Arises — Rin incorrectly assumes Momotaro is dating Gou.
  • Relay Challenge Setup — Momotaro announces a relay race to test Rin.
• Relay Race Challenge — Rin and Haruka compete against the Mikoshiba brothers.
  • Haruka's Clarification — Haruka reveals Momotaro's true motivation regarding a toy.
  • Victory Celebration — The clubs celebrate the win and Rin's upcoming trip.
• Post-Credits Teaser — A brief message hints at the next season's storyline.
  • Future Season Hint — Text reveals a teaser for Dive to the Future.
  • Series Continuation — Sets up expectations for upcoming character arcs.

Directed by

Eisaku Kawanami

Key Cast

• Tsubasa Yonaga — Nagisa Hazuki (voice)
• Mamoru Miyano — Rin Matsuoka (voice)
• Kenichi Suzumura — Momotaro Mikoshiba (voice)
• Nobunaga Shimazaki — Haruka Nanase (voice)
• Kouki Miyata — Aiichiro Nitori (voice)