Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
Synopsis
Haruka Nanase has reconciled with his rival Rin Matsuoka, and they have re-established their friendship, determined to race each other again. Now Haruka, along with Makoto Tachibana, Rei Ryuugazaki, and Nagisa Hazuki, prepare for their upcoming tournaments, determined to compete wholeheartedly and achieve victory as a team. At Samezuka Academy, Rin resolves to do the same. Further, the seniors near graduation, and Rin has decided his future plans. However, Haruka and Makoto remain uncertain, and they begin to feel the pressure of having to choose their own paths. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed, with fans appreciating the new scenes and the core story's quality. However, many are disappointed by the heavy reliance on reused content and the skipping of the first season, making it potentially confusing for newcomers. The film serves more as a recap with minor additions rather than a significant new entry in the series.
Strengths
- New scenes and Easter eggs provide additional content for fans.
- The story is considered outstanding.
- Warm and fuzzy feeling, complete story.
- New songs are well-received.
Weaknesses
- Movie heavily reuses scenes from the second season with little new content.
- Skips over the first season of the anime, potentially confusing new viewers.
- Recap format may not be effective for refreshing memories of the series.
- New content is not essential to the main story.