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Head to head
Backflip!! vs Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
| 7.4 | Score | 7.2 |
| 40,832 | Popularity | 181,204 |
| 12 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2021 | Year | 2013 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ComedyDramaSportsPrimarily Male CastSchool ClubMale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Backflip!! edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedBackflip!! scores 74% vs 72%.
- More popularFree! -Iwatobi Swim Club- has the bigger audience here.
- NewerBackflip!! (2021) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Backflip!! or Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club- for the full picture.