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Head to head
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume vs Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
Edges it
7.7
Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
Movie · 2021
VS
7.2
Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
Tv · 2013
| 7.7 | Score | 7.2 |
| 24,182 | Popularity | 180,454 |
| 1 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2021 | Year | 2013 |
| Movie | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaSlice of LifeSportsSwimmingMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastComing of Age
The verdict
On the numbers, Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume edges it — but they share 7 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedFree! the Final Stroke: The First Volume scores 77% vs 72%.
- More popularFree! -Iwatobi Swim Club- has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentFree! the Final Stroke: The First Volume is 1 eps vs 12.
- NewerFree! the Final Stroke: The First Volume (2021) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume or Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club- for the full picture.