The BEST episodes directed by Kawanami Eisaku
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#1 - Memories in the Distance!
Free! - Season 1 - Episode 2
Makoto and Nagisa watch with their breaths held as Haruka and Rin engage in an intense race. However, they notice that Rin appears to be have changed. At the same time, Nagisa prepares to start up a swim club with help from Rin's sister Gou.
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#2 - Trial in Open Water!
Free! - Season 1 - Episode 5
Haruka and the other club members decide to hold a training camp to prepare for prefectural. Each member follows his own regimen. However, Rei is unhappy about falling behind and heads back into the ocean at night to practice.
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#3 - Distant Free!
Free! - Season 1 - Episode 12
The Iwatobi Swim Club must win to advance to nationals. As the tournament draws near, the members get nervous. Meanwhile, Rin grows increasingly irritated. As it comes time for the medley relay, each member must find their own answer as they step up to the start line