When you're ten, they call you a prodigy. When you're fifteen, they say you're a genius. Once you're twenty, however, you're just ordinary. Haruka Nanase has just three more years to go until he's normal, but until then, he's got an unusual obsession with water. In the morning, he soaks in the tub. For breakfast, he eats fish. And of course, he's always wearing his swimming trunks-no matter where he goes! That's pretty strange, given that he doesn't swim much any more. Despite meeting his friends-Nagisa, Makoto, and Rin-in a swimming club in elementary school, he's never shown interest in joining a new swimming club. The reason lies in the past, with a trophy buried underneath a condemned building, and in Rin, who left to train overseas. The past isn't so far away, however, as the four friends reunite-with Rin throwing their trophy away, and challenging Haruka to a race! What's become of their friend, and why is it that even when Rin wins, he loses? Don't forget your swimming trunks and your eye for fine triceps when you jump into this DVD boxed set containing all 12 episodes of the first season of Free!
R**K
"I'm gonna fire up that cold heart of yours"
Participating in a competitive team sport is not only about achieving your personal best, but about learning to work as a seamless unit with your teammates: as intimate a relationship as that with family, or with lovers. No wonder this series is as gay as you want it to be. Not that the boys of the Iwatobi High School Swim Club are ever shown to have a life outside of training, swimming competitions, and bonding with their teammates -- that IS their love life -- but that's all we need for a teen drama that takes male friendship and camaraderie very seriously, and rewards the viewer with endless shots of young, ripped male bodies in swimsuits. Subtle, no. Fun, yes.Season one sets the game in motion: melancholy Haru and flame-haired shark boy Rin, formerly the best of friends, now can't bear to be near each other. Can easygoing Mako, optimistic Naga, and science-minded Rei straighten things out in time for the big regional competition? What do you think?
E**E
I liked this show better than I thought I would
I liked this show better than I thought I would. But it had a good story and held my interest. I'm actually looking forward to watching the next season. I really liked the characters, and it had some really funny moments. I recommend it.
A**N
Finally the 1st season of Free! is available on DVD for USA and Canada (Region 1)
Finally the 1st season of Free! is available on DVD for the United States and Canada (region 1). This is the first season: episodes 1-12 on 2 DVDs. Only Japanese audio with no english dub sorry but there are English subtitle options though where it can be easily turned on or off. The episodes are in 16:9 widescreen. The only extras is the clean option to view the opening and ending. The only reason I'm only giving 4 stars is because when my package was delivered, just barely moving my unopened package, I could easily hear loose parts inside. Opening it I discovered that the second DVD was loose inside the DVD case and was not properly inserted into the case which resulted in minor scratches on the 2nd DVD. I lucked out that the scratches were small and not deep so the DVD was in good working condition. I don't know what caused the loose DVD placement in my order, maybe it was an manufacturing mistake from the distributor or poor packaging protection. Other than that just excited to own a physical copy of the 1st season. If you haven't heard, Funimation will be handling the English dub for the 2nd season of Free! maybe they might get a chance to do the 1st season as well someday.
T**I
good anime and storyline
Not really a yaoi collection. More of an eye candy series, good anime and storyline.
E**E
Five Stars
While the detail work on the cover isn't the best I still loved the quality!
F**R
Eh
Great anime but the dvd itself was not good.
A**R
Five Stars
One of my favorite animes. Great story, beautiful animation. Just wish it came with a few extras.
A**E
Five Stars
LOVE this anime so much!!!! Had to get the DVDs.
ハ**ん
お得
安く買えて良かったです！映像は荒目ですが纏めて見たい方にオススメです！
T**A
Great Show! No Problems! Totally Recommend!
Great Show! Soooo HAPPY I was finally about to find the first season on DVD.Other reviews said there were issues with the DVD and menu or whatever, but I've NEVER had a problem - just as good as any other DVD and picture looks GREAT! This show has some good laughs, easy to get into, and lots of fun. Would totally recommend it.
Z**N
Five Stars
Came super quick and just love watching this over and over again
A**J
I enjoyed it even more than I expected to
I enjoyed it even more than I expected to.Full disclosure: I did order it because of all the images I had seen of the swimming guys.However, as it turns out, the story is really entertaining, and held my attention throughout.
タ**ク
できたらBDで欲しかったな
こちらのDVDは３２型のテレビだとぼけます。なのでBDが欲しかったですが、どうやら販売されていないようですね。３２型くらいのテレビで綺麗に見たい時、自分はテレビを２画面にして（表示画面を小さくして）見ています。音声は日本語のみ。英語は表示しないこともできます。見る時は、リージョンフリーのプレイヤーをご用意ください。
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