Haruka Nanase
Also known as: Haru, Haru-chan
A taciturn prodigy who only swims free, feels the water as a living thing, and strips at the sight of any pool. His rivalry-friendship with Rin and his future-panic in Eternal Summer gave the swimming anime its surprisingly heavy emotional depths.
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Rin Matsuoka
8k works
Samezuka's shark-toothed captain, who left for Australia chasing his late father's Olympic dream and came back with his love of swimming broken. The relay that heals him is the first season's whole heart, and his rivalry with Haru never stops being a love language.
Makoto Tachibana
7k works
Iwatobi's gentle giant captain, a backstroker afraid of the ocean since a childhood storm, who reads Haru's silences like a native language. The fandom's archetypal mom friend, his quiet decision to become a coach gives him one of the series' best arcs.
Sousuke Yamazaki
5k works
Rin's childhood best friend and Samezuka's butterfly powerhouse, hiding a career-ending shoulder injury behind a stoic glare. He swims his last relay knowing it will hurt forever — the show's bluntest meditation on dreams with expiration dates.
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How many fanfics feature Haruka Nanase?
Haruka Nanase appears in 9k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Free! fandom. You can browse all Haruka Nanase fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Haruka Nanase ships?
The most popular Haruka Nanase ships include Haruka Nanase/Rin Matsuoka, Haruka Nanase/Makoto Tachibana. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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