Kyoto Animation’s upcoming Free! film is now set for release in two parts as Free! The Movie -the Final Stroke-!
The first part will open on September 17, 2021, and the second part will open on April 22, 2022.
A teaser visual and trailer have been released in addition to staff and cast details.
Nobunaga Shimazaki is set to reprise his role as Haruka Nanase. Eisaku Kawanami will also return to direct and Kyoto Animation will once again animate the film.
Inspired by Oji Koji’s light novel series High Speed, Free! follows the everyday lives of a group of boys who revive their high school’s swimming club. Kyoto Animation’s anime adaptation began in 2013 with a TV anime series. In addition to three anime seasons, three compilation films and one original film have been released.
Free! The Movie -the Final Stroke- Part 1 will open on September 17, 2021, followed by Part 2 on April 22, 2022.
©Koji Oji, Kyoto Animation/Iwatobi City Fan Club 2021
Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!