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Head to head
Backflip!! The Movie vs Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
| 7.6 | Score | 7.2 |
| 8,715 | Popularity | 180,606 |
| 1 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2022 | Year | 2013 |
| Movie | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ComedyDramaSportsPrimarily Male CastMale ProtagonistSchool Club
The verdict
On the numbers, Backflip!! The Movie edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedBackflip!! The Movie scores 76% vs 72%.
- More popularFree! -Iwatobi Swim Club- has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentBackflip!! The Movie is 1 eps vs 12.
- NewerBackflip!! The Movie (2022) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Backflip!! The Movie or Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club- for the full picture.