Alternative Titles
Synonyms: フリー！
Japanese: Free!
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 4, 2013 to Sep 26, 2013
Premiered:
Summer 2013
Broadcast:
Thursdays at 00:30 (JST)
Source:
Original
Genre:
Sports
Theme:
School
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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