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Head to head
Free! -Timeless Medley- The Promise vs Free! -Dive to the Future-
| 7.5 | Score | 7.6 |
| 12,693 | Popularity | 55,414 |
| 1 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2017 | Year | 2018 |
| Movie | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
Slice of LifeSportsSwimmingPrimarily Male CastCute Boys Doing Cute Things
The verdict
On the numbers, Free! -Dive to the Future- edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedFree! -Dive to the Future- scores 76% vs 75%.
- More popularFree! -Dive to the Future- has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentFree! -Timeless Medley- The Promise is 1 eps vs 12.
- NewerFree! -Dive to the Future- (2018) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Free! -Timeless Medley- The Promise or Free! -Dive to the Future- for the full picture.