Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I really liked Free!, but episode one of the second season already has me hooked. (I'm kinda hoping that they'll get new recruits) Speaking of new recruits, I'm pumped to see what type of character Sousuke will be. Overall I have a feeling the second season will be just as good if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Convince me to watch it. What is Free! other than fan-service for the female audience, and yaoi fan-fic fodder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well honestly I really love the plot.They really got me in with the character development and the issues that each character has individually. Especially the way they go about handling their issues; it's they way actual people would. (Plus the art for the show is amazing.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 But admit it, many watch it for the bishonens. (me included) But yeah, I agree that the characters are written pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gαr Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Animation, character development, drama. It's an anime soap opera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I mean I really like the way they were designed. You have pretty much all the anime types. This makes it fun to cosplay, since I'm sure everyone can see a bit of themselves in the characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchermitcher Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's gay swimming, gotta love it. It's kyoani, meaning pretty visuals, pretty animation, pretty boys and girl(Gou a best), and it's just fun to watch I suppose. Anyways, swimbros 2, I have the episode downloaded, I'll get to watching it when I'm in the mood. Relatively unrelated: I would pay for this btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's gay swimming, gotta love it. It's kyoani, meaning pretty visuals, pretty animation, pretty boys and girl(Gou a best), and it's just fun to watch I suppose. Anyways, swimbros 2, I have the episode downloaded, I'll get to watching it when I'm in the mood. Relatively unrelated: I would pay for this btw. The gayness in this show makes me so happy. (Mako is the best) BUT ALSO I WOULD PAY FOR THAT AS WELL. DREAM COME TRUE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizarus Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Convince me to watch it. What is Free! other than fan-service for the female audience, and yaoi fan-fic fodder? At least Free is honest about it, unlike others that repeatedly shove fan-service in your face when the anime has nothing to do with fan-service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Rin's character development was actually making me mad by the end of the season. Not him. But how his character was handled. I'll probably watch the first few episodes, although I don't have a crunchyroll account, so it may be like a week or two before I start watching anything. If it turns out like last season, I'll probably forget to keep watching, continue to remind myself that I should, then finally watch it a week before the third season (if there is one) Convince me to watch it. What is Free! other than fan-service for the female audience, and yaoi fan-fic fodder? An actually decent sports anime that takes its characters seriously, unlike fan-service anime for boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchermitcher Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Watching the episode right now. Is it just me or does Haru sound more energetic than before? The new OP is nice, not overly superior to the first one, but not inferior either. Will edit in more as I watch. Wow this is a lot like how the first episode of S1 went. Except it's wintery now. Best club recruitment campaign EVER. Man that sakura pool is gay as shit. And Sousuke looks evil as shit. Man that evilz. The ED is all kinds of fabulous, but not as fabulous as S1's ED. Pretty decent first episode overall actually. Already better than S1's first episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well honestly I really love the plot. They really got me in with the character development and the issues that each character has individually. Especially the way they go about handling their issues; it's they way actual people would. (Plus the art for the show is amazing.)I'll have to give it a go with jaded glasses then, because I am certain there's plenty of "plot". From what I had already seen, I'm not certain whether to agree with you, at all.An actually decent sports anime that takes its characters seriously, unlike fan-service anime for boys.I don't think many males want characters taken seriously in their fan-service. That's my two cents, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I don't think many males want characters taken seriously in their fan-service. That's my two cents, at least. Which is why they mostly if not totally suck and this is arguably good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Which is why they mostly if not totally suck and this is arguably good.I don't consider fan-service of any type good story-telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'll have to give it a go with jaded glasses then, because I am certain there's plenty of "plot". [spoiler='well of course'] [/spoiler] No, but seriously, they basically get the "plot" plot shit out of the way in episode 2, and how they end it is probably one of the best instances of self-criticism I've seen in an anime in a while. I don't consider fan-service of any type good story-telling. Which is why this show isn't written about the fanservice :'D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Nah, I wouldn't compare this to male-targeted ecchi stuff like To-Love-Ru, which basically unfulfilling porn, but rather to other Kyoto-Ani works like K-On! It's male moe more-so than male ecchi or yaoi. Yes, it's intentionally gay to get the ladies squealing, but I would say it's more character driven than "plot" driven, if you know what I mean. OT: I really need to watch Season 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Something worth watching about Free!, I think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-ywkgcNMIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I watched Free! for the hot guys and I think that I found a new sexual attraction for me. 2D Hot guys in swim trunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I watched Free! for the hot guys and I think that I found a new sexual attraction for me. 2D Hot guys in swim trunks. Well no matter what, that is the selling point, no matter how much the show puts into everything else. [spoiler='also i don't know how i ended up with this image but you're welcome dae and rapid and that weirdo'] [/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I enjoy you for this. It makes me feel Free!, I might go for a swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchermitcher Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I am in awe. EDIT: Found a better version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Rin's character development was actually making me mad by the end of the season. Not him. But how his character was handled. I'll probably watch the first few episodes, although I don't have a crunchyroll account, so it may be like a week or two before I start watching anything. If it turns out like last season, I'll probably forget to keep watching, continue to remind myself that I should, then finally watch it a week before the third season (if there is one) An actually decent sports anime that takes its characters seriously, unlike fan-service anime for boys. I WAS REALLY PISSED AT HOW SHITTY THEY MADE RIN SOUND. LIKE WOW. Man that sakura pool is gay as s***. And Sousuke looks evil as s***. Man that evilz. I actually really like Sousuke. I can't wait to see him compete with the others. Well no matter what, that is the selling point, no matter how much the show puts into everything else. [spoiler='also i don't know how i ended up with this image but you're welcome dae and rapid and that weirdo'] [/spoiler] also your image is broken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gαr Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Just the whole ending in general tho. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi35L4dZ5Ic[/youtube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidfire Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 The ending made my whole year. ALSO Haru as a merman made me laugh so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 also your image is broken... [spoiler='Well then I can't help you there.'] [/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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