Ep. 8: Individual races and past memories complicate the medley relay preparations for the Iwatobi team.
Aired on August 29, 2013
Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei compete in their respective individual swimming events. Rin feels irritation while recalling watching them swim during their grade school years. Following these individual races, the four members of the Iwatobi Swim Club must focus on preparing for the upcoming medley relay. The narrative highlights the contrast between personal competition and the collective effort required for the relay event, as the team transitions from individual performances to synchronized teamwork.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · The Iwatobi Swim Club faces challenges during practice and decides to purchase new swimsuits.
- Ep. 5 · Haruka and Club Members Hold Training Camp While Rei Practices Alone at Night
- Ep. 6 · Shocking No Breathing!
- Ep. 7 · Haruka and Team Improve as Prefecturals Approach and Rin Shares His Motivations
- Ep. 8 · Individual races and past memories complicate the medley relay preparations for the Iwatobi team.
- Ep. 9 · The Iwatobi Swim Club enjoys a relaxing summer festival after their prefectural competitions.
- Ep. 10 · Irritated Heart Rate!
- Ep. 11 · Rei visits Samezuka Academy to discuss Rin's feelings before the regional relay lineup announcement.
- Ep. 12 · The Iwatobi Swim Club faces pressure to advance to nationals while tensions rise.