Best swimming anime
79 anime about swimming, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
Most popular
4.0Dr. STONE New World
TV · 2023 · 11 ep
Dr. STONE New WorldDr. Stone: New WorldTV · 2023 · 11 ep4.0Senkuu and the Kingdom of Science sail to new lands to uncover more scientific secrets! (Source: Crunchyroll)
4.0Ponyo
Movie · 2008 · 1 ep
PonyoGake no Ue no PonyoMovie · 2008 · 1 ep4.0A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be…
3.5Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
TV · 2013 · 12 ep
Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-Free!TV · 2013 · 12 ep3.5The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with his fellow swimming club members…
3.6BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.TV · 2020 · 12 ep3.6The story centers on Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named…
3.8A Lull in the Sea
TV · 2013 · 26 ep
A Lull in the SeaNagi no Asu karaTV · 2013 · 26 ep3.8Since long ago, human civilization had lived on the ocean floor. However, there were many humans who wanted to live above the surface and they moved to land creating a fundamental separation between the two. After their school closes down…
3.5We Never Learn: BOKUBEN
TV · 2019 · 13 ep
We Never Learn: BOKUBENBokutachi wa Benkyou ga DekinaiTV · 2019 · 13 ep3.5His late father always said that a useless man should strive to be useful, so to that end, third-year high school student Nariyuki Yuiga dedicated himself to becoming a high-achieving student in his school, despite his history of poor…
3.9GOLDEN BOY
OVA · 1995 · 6 ep
GOLDEN BOYGolden BoyOVA · 1995 · 6 ep3.9Kintarou Oe doesn't look like it, but he is a genius who completed all his university courses and then quit before graduating. He becomes a wandering student, going from place to place on his bicycle, seeking to learn what he can about…
4.0Insomniacs After School
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Insomniacs After SchoolKimi wa Houkago InsomniaTV · 2023 · 13 ep4.0Ganta Nakami is a high school student who suffers from insomnia. One day, he meets Isaki Magari, a girl with the same condition. A strange, but special relationship forms as they share a secret and catch up on their sleep in their school’s…
3.8Ride Your Wave
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Ride Your WaveKimi to, Nami ni NoretaraMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.8Upon entering university, Hinako moves to a coastal town. She loves surfing, and when she's on the waves she's fearless, but still feels uncertain about her future. When a fire wreaks havoc in the town, Hinako encounters young firefighter…
3.5Amagami SS
TV · 2010 · 25 ep
Amagami SSTV · 2010 · 25 ep3.5Two years ago, Junichi Tachibana had his heart broken by a girl who stood him up on a date on Christmas Eve. Now a second-year student in high school, Junichi is wary of love because of his past and dislikes celebrating Christmas. However…
3.7Free! -Eternal Summer-
TV · 2014 · 13 ep
Free! -Eternal Summer-Free! Eternal SummerTV · 2014 · 13 ep3.7Even though it has been a year since the Iwatobi High School Swim Club has been created, new members have yet to join the club. Now that Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana are senior students, along with their younger friends Nagisa Hazuki…
4.0Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
TV · 2004 · 26 ep
Beck: Mongolian Chop SquadBeckTV · 2004 · 26 ep4.0Tanaka Yukio, better known by his nickname Koyuki is a 14 year old who feels disconnected from life in general. Through the act of saving a mismatched dog, he meets guitarist Minami Ryuusuke, and becomes involved in Ryuusuke's new band…Highest rated
4.0Dr. STONE New World
TV · 2023 · 11 ep
Dr. STONE New WorldDr. Stone: New WorldTV · 2023 · 11 ep4.0Senkuu and the Kingdom of Science sail to new lands to uncover more scientific secrets! (Source: Crunchyroll) 4.0Insomniacs After School
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Insomniacs After SchoolKimi wa Houkago InsomniaTV · 2023 · 13 ep4.0Ganta Nakami is a high school student who suffers from insomnia. One day, he meets Isaki Magari, a girl with the same condition. A strange, but special relationship forms as they share a secret and catch up on their sleep in their school’s… 4.0Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
TV · 2004 · 26 ep
Beck: Mongolian Chop SquadBeckTV · 2004 · 26 ep4.0Tanaka Yukio, better known by his nickname Koyuki is a 14 year old who feels disconnected from life in general. Through the act of saving a mismatched dog, he meets guitarist Minami Ryuusuke, and becomes involved in Ryuusuke's new band… 4.0Ponyo
Movie · 2008 · 1 ep
PonyoGake no Ue no PonyoMovie · 2008 · 1 ep4.0A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be…
4.0City Hunter 2
TV · 1988 · 63 ep
City Hunter 2TV · 1988 · 63 ep4.0Ryo Saeba is a "sweeper" know as the City Hunter. He and his sidekick Kaori Makimura are hired to solve problems that the police can't (or won't) handle. When he's not keeping the streets of Tokyo clean, Ryo is chasing the ladies, and… 3.9GOLDEN BOY
OVA · 1995 · 6 ep
GOLDEN BOYGolden BoyOVA · 1995 · 6 ep3.9Kintarou Oe doesn't look like it, but he is a genius who completed all his university courses and then quit before graduating. He becomes a wandering student, going from place to place on his bicycle, seeking to learn what he can about…
3.9Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
Movie · 2022 · 1 ep
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second VolumeFree! Movie 5: The Final Stroke - KouhenMovie · 2022 · 1 ep3.9After 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…
3.9Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)
Special · 2022 · 1 ep
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S: Nippon no Omotenashi - Attend wa Dragon desuSpecial · 2022 · 1 ep3.9Note: An unaired episode included with the Vol. S Blu-ray/DVD.
3.9High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-
Movie · 2015 · 1 ep
High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-High☆Speed! Movie: Free! Starting DaysMovie · 2015 · 1 ep3.9Before they were making waves in high school, Haru and Makoto took their marks in junior high! Take a dive into the past with your favorite swimming boys and new faces as they learn what it means to work together and make new friends…
3.9Free! -Road to the World- the Dream
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Free! -Road to the World- the DreamFree! Movie 3: Road to the World - YumeMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.9The film will be a "reconstruction" of the Free! Dive to the Future television anime series, but with an added "new episode." (Source: Anime News Network)
3.9Hidamari Sketch x SP
Special · 2011 · 2 ep
Hidamari Sketch x SPSpecial · 2011 · 2 ep3.9Even though studying at a prestigious art school like Yamabuki is hard work, the girls who live at the Hidamari Apartments always manage to squeeze in time for a little fun and exploration. And when they actually get a day off? Watch out… 3.8A Lull in the Sea
TV · 2013 · 26 ep
A Lull in the SeaNagi no Asu karaTV · 2013 · 26 ep3.8Since long ago, human civilization had lived on the ocean floor. However, there were many humans who wanted to live above the surface and they moved to land creating a fundamental separation between the two. After their school closes down…
3.8Mind Game
Movie · 2004 · 1 ep
Mind GameMovie · 2004 · 1 ep3.8Audiences will begin to grasp what they are in for early on, as loser Nishi, too wimpy to try to save his childhood sweetheart from gangsters, is shot in the butt by a soccer-playing psychopath, projecting Nishi into the afterlife. In this…
3.8Free! -Take Your Marks-
Movie · 2017 · 4 ep
Free! -Take Your Marks-Free! Take Your MarksMovie · 2017 · 4 ep3.8Taking place between the events of Free!: Eternal Summer and Free!: Dive to the Future , Free!: Take Your Marks plays out the graduated seniors' last summer through four different stories before they set sail for the future. Unmei no…
3.8Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
Movie · 2021 · 1 ep
Free! the Final Stroke: The First VolumeFree! Movie 4: The Final Stroke - ZenpenMovie · 2021 · 1 ep3.8As 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!”… 3.8Ride Your Wave
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Ride Your WaveKimi to, Nami ni NoretaraMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.8Upon entering university, Hinako moves to a coastal town. She loves surfing, and when she's on the waves she's fearless, but still feels uncertain about her future. When a fire wreaks havoc in the town, Hinako encounters young firefighter…
3.8Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Akebi’s Sailor UniformAkebi-chan no Sailor-fukuTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.8It’s Komichi Akebi’s first year of junior high and she has her heart set on one thing: Robai Private Academy’s sailor uniform. As the next chapter of her life gets closer, she dreams of all the exciting new experiences she’ll get to…
3.8Free! -Dive to the Future-
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Free! -Dive to the Future-Free! Dive to the FutureTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.8Haruka Nanase, now attending college in Tokyo, has an unexpected encounter with Shiina Asahi, an old friend and teammate from his middle school years. This encounter leads old and painful memories to resurface, while new challenges await…
3.8Free! -Timeless Medley- The Promise
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Free! -Timeless Medley- The PromiseFree! Movie 2: Timeless Medley - YakusokuMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.8The second movie, that recaps mostly Eternal Summer and a little bit of season 1. Focuses on Rin and Samezuka. Also includes new scenes and High Speed characters.
3.8City Hunter 3
TV · 1989 · 13 ep
City Hunter 3TV · 1989 · 13 ep3.8Ryou Saeba and his long-suffering partner Kaori are out to make the streets of Shinjuku safe for the weak, the poor, the down- trodden, the... Well, actually, Ryou’s just hoping for a little mokkori from a grateful client. And Kaori’s just… 3.7Free! -Eternal Summer-
TV · 2014 · 13 ep
Free! -Eternal Summer-Free! Eternal SummerTV · 2014 · 13 ep3.7Even though it has been a year since the Iwatobi High School Swim Club has been created, new members have yet to join the club. Now that Haruka Nanase and Makoto Tachibana are senior students, along with their younger friends Nagisa Hazuki…
3.7Penguin Highway
Movie · 2018 · 1 ep
Penguin HighwayMovie · 2018 · 1 ep3.7Budding genius Aoyama is only in the 4th grade, but already lives his life like a scientist. When penguins start appearing in his sleepy suburb hundreds of miles from the sea, Aoyama vows to solve the mystery. When he finds the source of…
3.7Free! -Timeless Medley- The Bond
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Free! -Timeless Medley- The BondFree! Movie 1: Timeless Medley - KizunaMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.7A 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.
3.7Free! -Dive to the Future-: Build-Up of Early Spring!
Special · 2018 · 1 ep
Free! -Dive to the Future-: Build-Up of Early Spring!Free! Dive to the Future: Soushun no Build-up!Special · 2018 · 1 ep3.7Episode 0 of Free!: Dive to the Future was shown at a special Free! event. Episode 1 also pre-aired during this same event. Episode 0 will eventually be included in the BD/DVD release of Free!: Dive to the Future . 3.6BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu.TV · 2020 · 12 ep3.6The story centers on Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn't dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named…
3.6Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san: Water Slide
OVA · 2018 · 1 ep
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san: Water SlideOVA · 2018 · 1 ep3.6OVA bundled with the ninth volume of the manga.
3.6Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S: Miniature Dragon
ONA · 2021 · 16 ep
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S: Miniature DragonMini DragonONA · 2021 · 16 ep3.6Short animations streamed on Kyoto Animation's YouTube channel in the lead up to the July 7 premiere of the second season. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: This entry's total count includes episodes 1-13 + the 3 SP episodes that released during…
3.6FrFr! ~Free! short movie~
Special · 2013 · 3 ep
FrFr! ~Free! short movie~Free!: FrFr - Short MovieSpecial · 2013 · 3 ep3.6Three collections of special stories bundled with the DVD/BDs. Included: On Volume 1: Makoto no Nayami! (真琴の悩み！)/Buin Boshuu! (部員募集！) On Volume 3: Rin to Nitori no Ishuukan! (凛と似鳥の一週間！)/Rei no Tobikomi Moutokkun! (怜の飛び込み猛特訓！) On Volume 5…
3.6Children of the Sea
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
Children of the SeaKaijuu no KodomoMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.6One summer vacation, Ruka meets two boys, "Umi" and "Sora," whose upbringing contains strange and wonderful secrets. Drawn to their beautiful swimming, almost more like flying, Ruka and the adults who know them are intertwined in a complex…
Mature
3.6Hyouka: What Should Be Had
OVA · 2012 · 1 ep
Hyouka: What Should Be HadHyouka: Motsubeki Mono waOVA · 2012 · 1 ep3.6Was bundled with the third volume of the manga. It's another regular day, with Houtarou Oreki sitting at home as usual; that is until his sister Tomoe ropes him into working as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool. Upon reaching the…
3.6Lu Over the Wall
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Lu Over the WallYoake Tsugeru Lu no UtaMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.6Kai Ashimoto, a gloomy young middle schooler, lives in Hinashi Town, a lonely fishing village, with his father and his grandfather, a parasol maker. He used to live in Tokyo, but after his parents divorced he moved back to his father's…
Mature
3.6Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
TV · 2004 · 39 ep
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch PureTV · 2004 · 39 ep3.6After the final battle against Gaito, Sara had given her life to remain with him. The sea world is now at peace, but only with six mermaid princesses. While Caren, Noel, and Coco have returned to their kingdoms, it should be time for… 3.5Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-
TV · 2013 · 12 ep
Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-Free!TV · 2013 · 12 ep3.5The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with his fellow swimming club members… 3.5We Never Learn: BOKUBEN
TV · 2019 · 13 ep
We Never Learn: BOKUBENBokutachi wa Benkyou ga DekinaiTV · 2019 · 13 ep3.5His late father always said that a useless man should strive to be useful, so to that end, third-year high school student Nariyuki Yuiga dedicated himself to becoming a high-achieving student in his school, despite his history of poor…
3.5Amagami SS+ Plus
TV · 2012 · 13 ep
Amagami SS+ PlusTV · 2012 · 13 ep3.5The girls return, and this time the series examines what the future with each of his girlfriends would hold! If Junichi can handle a second go-round with Tsukasa, Rihoko, Ai, Kaoru, Sae, Haruka and even Risa is anyone's guess. To add to…
3.5Summer Pockets
TV · 2025 · 26 ep
Summer PocketsTV · 2025 · 26 ep3.5Takahara Hairi never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima Island to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of…