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Distant Free

S01E12·5.7·September 26, 2013·24m·Tokyo MX

The Iwatobi Swim Club must win to advance to nationals. As the tournament draws near, the members get nervous. Meanwhile, Rin grows increasingly irritated. As it comes time for the medley relay, each member must find their own answer as they step up to the start line

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#7In Season 1of 12 rated episodes

#19All-timeof 26 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.8

2013First airedSeptember 26, 2013

Crew

Eisaku KawanamiDirector · Key Animation

Masahiro YokotaniWriter Chinatsu MorimotoKey Animation

Futoshi NishiyaAnimation Director · Key Animation Hiroko UtsumiKey Animation · Storyboard Artist Ikuko TamineBackground Designer Kayo HikiyamaKey Animation Kazumi IkedaKey Animation Kim Ji-heeBackground Designer Kim Ju-nanBackground Designer

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