Movies like Free!: Take Your Marks (2017)
The best movies like Free!: Take Your Marks (2017) are High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015), Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017) and Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017). If Free!: Take Your Marks hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedHAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)7.9/10 from 277 votes
- NewestMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved (2025)Released 2025
- In JapaneseHigh☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015)Also in Japanese
- Same seriesHigh☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015)Free!
High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015)
Middle school freshmen Haruka and Makoto join the school swim team, and have to join forces with their new teammates to win.
Why it matches: Same series: Free! · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFree!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017)
A recap movie of mostly Eternal Summer with some of season one. Focuses on Haru and Iwatobi. Also includes never before seen scenes and includes cameos from High Speed characters.
Why it matches: Same series: Free! · both animation & comedy
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017)
The second Timeless Medley film mainly recaps Eternal Summer and a little bit of the first season. It focuses on Rin and Samezuka. It also includes new scenes and characters from High Speed.
Why it matches: Same series: Free! · both animation & comedy
Free! Road to the World - The Dream (2019)
The film will be a "reconstruction" of the Free! Dive to the Future television anime series, but with an added "new episode."
Why it matches: Same series: Free! · both animation
Free! the Final Stroke the First Volume (2021)
As representatives of Japan, Haruka, Rin, and Ikuya are heading to Sydney to participate in the Swimming World Cup. They will finally compete with world class athletes but can they survive these games? This is the climax of the “Free!” series from Kyoto Animation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Slam Dunk: The Movie (1994)
Sakuragi and the Shohoko team takes on Oda and Takezono High School. This is Sakuragi's second match as he faces Oda, a basketball player who went to the same junior high.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Free! the Final Stroke the Second Volume (2022)
After his first appearance on the competitive world stage, Haruka was overwhelmed by Albert’s swimming and lost his way. “What are you swimming for?” His reason to swim and what the water means to him are called into question. The question has trapped Haruka, and he struggles to find the answer on his own.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Sing a Bit of Harmony (2021)
Satomi is fine being alone until an AI named Shion joins her class with a song and a promise to make her happy. While Shion’s musical numbers and princess gowns don’t quite pass as human, her antics bring Satomi closer to four other classmates. Together, they make memories worth saving, but even our most precious data can be erased.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlue Thermal (2022)
Tamaki becomes a captive of the vast beauty of the skies from the moment Kuramochi takes her under his wing and up for a flight in a glider.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
The Prince of Tennis: Showdown in England's Tennis Fortress (2011)
Seigaku travels to England to play a tournament representing Japan but they are attacked by a group of street tennis players who were banned from playing official tournaments because of their rough play.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Kakushigoto Theatrical Edition (2021)
This special cut of the anime series recaps the events of the slice of life comedy where lewd manga artist Kakushi Goto tries to hide his profession from his adorable daughter, Hime. What ensues is a ton of hijinks and a lot of heart in this emotional adventure. The Kakushigoto Theatrical Edition isn’t just a recap; it also includes some all-new footage, which makes it the perfect watch for repeat viewers or those looking to experience it for the very first time.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Twilight (2019)
Hakubo tells the story of two young people who live in rural Fukushima: Sachi Koyama, a girl who excels at playing the violin, and Yuusuke Kijinami, a boy who loves to paint. After an awkward, chance encounter, the two meet and begin to fall in love, but Yuusuke is still living in the shadow of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation
Yowamushi Pedal: The Movie (2015)
After winning the fierce Inter High race, Sakamichi and the other Souhoku team members receive an invitation to compete in the Kumamoto Hi Province Mountain Range Race towards the end of summer. The top-tier teams from around the country compete in this race, including Souhoku's rivals Hakone Academy (which yearns to take down Souhoku), Kyoto Fushimi, and Hiroshima Kureminami - as well as Kumamoto Daiichi High School's team led by Shin Yoshimoto.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
The Moment You Fall in Love (2016)
Following Natsuki Enomoto's confession rehearsals with Yuu Setoguchi, their younger siblings Kotarou and Hina struggle to confess their own love. Despite a disastrous first meeting in middle school with her upperclassman Koyuki Ayase, Hina’s heart is captured by his warm smile. Initially confused by these newfound feelings, Hina soon realizes that she has fallen in love for the very first time. Chasing after her brother Yuu and her crush Koyuki, Hina also enrolls in Sakuragaoka High School; but the threads of love are far-reaching, and they entangle Hina and her friends. Boisterous but sensitive, Hina hopes to confess her feelings to the tender-hearted Koyuki. Meanwhile, Kotarou, oblivious to his own feelings for her, is determined to always keep Hina smiling. This movie follows Hina, Kotarou, and Koyuki in high school. Their youthful love forges new relationships, but also threatens to break others.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home (2013)
While sorting through a mess of books in the staff room, Ohana happens upon one of Denroku's log books from long ago. Within it, it recounts a story of Ohana's mom when she was the same age as her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSHIROBAKO the Movie (2020)
Four years after the events of SHIROBAKO the series, Musashino Animation has gone through unprecedented changes and things are looking bleak for the studio. One day, Aoi Miyamori is offered a role managing a new theatrical animation project. With only a few months left before the deadline, can MusAni complete the project in its current state? It’s up to Aoi to work alongside both familiar faces and new to finish the project in time!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Fate/Grand Order x Himuro's World: Seven Most Powerful Great Figures Chapter (2017)
The story follows three girls — Kaede Makidera, Kane Himuro, and Yukika Saegusa — at Homurahara Academy, but has nothing to do with the efforts to restore the Human Order.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Tamako Love Story (2014)
Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their friends know. With graduation closing in and Mochizo leaving for Tokyo, will Tamako realise her feelings and tell him in time?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024)
Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High's volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the 'Little Giant'. But Hinata soon learns that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles form a surprising weapon, but can their newfound teamwork defeat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated 'Dumpster Battle', the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisTeasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022)
Takagi and Nishikata’s final summer in junior high is about to begin, and it’s already off to a heartwarming start! When the pair find an abandoned kitten, they decide to work together and take care of Hana, their adorable new companion until they can locate its missing mother.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and Light (2016)
First of three compilation films of the Kuroko no Basket franchise. The first match of Seirin vs Touou Gakuen at the Winter Cup. Seirin swore they would get revenge from the Inter-High, but Aomine's talents grew even stronger and Kuroko's new move is seen through. After having all of his efforts denied by his former light, Aomine, Kuroko is benched and faces humiliation. Seeing his partner like this, something almost beast-like awakens within Kagami, and he challenges Aomine. Aomine had lost almost all sense of fighting, until he and Kagami both intensely face off with each other as they go into the Zone.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow (2019)
After the idol group Aqours has won the final Love Live! contest, its remaining members prepare to enroll at a new school only to run into some unexpected trouble while the former members go missing on the way to their graduation trip. Separated, the girls begin to realize the value of their friendships as they attempt to find a solution to their various crises.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Slam Dunk 3: Crisis of Shohoku School (1995)
After losing the titanic match against Kainan High, Team Shohoku and a newly shaven Hanamichi Sakuragi are challenged to an exhibition match by virtual basketball unknowns Ryoukufu High. Coach Anzai sees this as an opportunity for Shohoku to regain their confidence, but Ryoukufu are revealed to have a newly assembled championship calibre lineup and may give Sakuragi & Co their toughest test yet.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & animation
Love Live! The School Idol Movie (2015)
Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls continue to learn and grow in this new and unfamiliar world. What is the last thing that these girls can do as school idols? With the clock ticking, what kind of meaning will the μ's members find in performing the most exciting live performance?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUmamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024)
Jungle Pocket, an Umamusume who has been racing tirelessly in pursuit of becoming the greatest, is ready to take on the once-in-a-lifetime Classic Triple Crown series. However, standing in her way are rivals from the same generation, whose talent may even surpass her own.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 3 (2021)
Firepower and strategy are the name of the game as the schools square off on three additional battlegrounds. Six teams enter and only the survivors will advance!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game (2017)
Kuroko reunites with the "Generation of Miracles" when former rivals are humiliated in an exhibition game against a notorious street basketball team.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me (2018)
Yuuta and Rikka are in their third year of high school. One day in Spring, Touka declares that she will take Rikka to Italy with her, as her job has stabilized there and thinks they should migrate together as a family. Touka is also worried about Rikka not being competent enough to advance to universities in Japan. The gangs from the club suggested Yuuta, who doesn't want to be separated, to elope with Rikka!! A runaway drama throughout Japan begins.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved (2025)
Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Ilulu, and Kanna’s peaceful lives are shaken when Kanna’s father, Kimun Kamui, forces her to return to the Dragon World. As a war brews between the Chaos and Harmony factions, Kanna tries to unite the two worlds, torn between her friends and father. When dragons clash, Ilulu uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war. Can they stop the war before it consumes both worlds?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisGintama: The Very Final (2021)
The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and even former enemies will join their fight. As Utsuro's power grows, Takasugi fights for his very life. Will Gintoki be able to put an end to all this?!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Free!: Take Your Marks?
The closest matches to Free!: Take Your Marks are High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015), Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017) and Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Free!: Take Your Marks?
People who watched Free!: Take Your Marks most often go on to Free! the Final Stroke the First Volume (2021), Slam Dunk: The Movie (1994) and Free! the Final Stroke the Second Volume (2022).
What is the highest-rated movie like Free!: Take Your Marks?
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024), rated 7.9/10 by 277 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Free!: Take Your Marks?
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Free!: Take Your Marks part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Free!, which includes High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015), Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017), Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017) and Free! Road to the World - The Dream (2019).
Are there Japanese movies like Free!: Take Your Marks?
Yes: High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015), Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond (2017) and Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise (2017).
How are movies similar to Free!: Take Your Marks chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Free!: Take Your Marks, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.