S2E11 Backstroke Turn of Fate!

The Open Turn of Destiny! (運命のネバーターン！ Unmei no Nebā Tān!) is the eleventh episode of season two of the Free! anime, and the twenty-third episode of the overall series. It aired on September 10, 2014.

Synopsis
As both Iwatobi High School and Samezuka Academy continue to train for the nationals, Rei worries about Haru, who is unable to participate in the freestyle event.

Later, Haru is approached by Sosuke, who tells him to move forward so that Rin can improve alongside him.

As Obon arrives, Makoto and the others confront Haru about him not being his usual 'free' self, expressing their desire to help him find a dream. However, Haru refuses to hear Makoto out and becomes further upset when Makoto reveals that he plans to go to a university in Tokyo after graduation.

As Haru starts to seclude himself, he is approached by Rin, who decides to take him with him to Australia.

Characters
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