Makoto Tachibana

Makoto Tachibana (橘 真琴, Tachibana Makoto) is one of the main characters of the anime series Free! and the light novel High☆Speed!. He is a backstroke swimmer on the Iwatobi High School swimming team.

Appearance
Makoto is a tall young man with short, olive green hair and droopy green eyes.

Personality
Makoto is a nice and considerate guy, who is always concerned about his friends' welfare. Due to his caring personality, he is often seen with a gentle smile on his face.

However, he is rather weak-hearted and can get scared easily, as shown when he appeared terrified of the possibility that their old Swimming Club may be haunted.

Makoto also seems to be one of the more sensible people in the group and can get a bit worn out from his friends' peculiar antics and mannerisms.

Haruka Nanase
Makoto is Haruka's best friend. He understands Haruka's good points and is often forced to speak as his spokesman.

Trivia

 * Like all members of the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club, Makoto has a female name.
 * Despite being a pool swimmer, Makoto is afraid of water.

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