TV Animation Free! Novelize

'''TV Animation Free! Novelize' is a novelization of the Free!'' anime.

Origin
The light novel covers the events of the first season of the anime. Written by Masahiro Yokotani, Scriptwriter for all projects related to the franchise, the story includes scenes not included in the animated format. Futoshi Nishiya, Animation Director for several anime episodes and Character Designer for the overall series, provides the cover art, exclusive illustrations and other affiliated artwork.

Official Announcement
News of a novelization of Free! was made on February 13, 2017 with actual release on June 23, 2017. The publication is available through the KA Esma Bunko section of the Kyoani Shops.

Synopsis
"A side story that draws the TV animation Free! series from a new perspective. Haruka, Makoto, Rin, Nagisa, Rei, and familiar members talk about one page of the unknown youth." KyoAni website