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Free!

2003·16 stories·23 articles

Music video for the song Free by Japanese experimental band Boris that was included on their fifth studio album "Akuma no Uta".

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YOFUKA has tracked Free! across 16 stories spanning 23 individual articles from 10 distinct sources, with the most recent dispatch landing today. Recent reporting includes “Luffy and Zoro Set Out to Free Loki in One Piece Episode 1171 Preview”, “Summer 2026 Anime Season Begins With New Shows and Films Streaming for Free”, and “Majo no Tabitabi TV Anime Continues With Episode 3 Airing July 21”.

Luffy and Zoro Set Out to Free Loki in One Piece Episode 1171 Preview
The preview for One Piece Episode 1171 shows Luffy and Zoro arriving to help free Loki as part of the episode’s upcoming events.
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Summer 2026 Anime Season Begins With New Shows and Films Streaming for Free
The article says the Summer 2026 anime season has started, featuring new films and series. It notes that Crunchyroll is highlighted among streaming options and mentions at least one “mind-bending” title available to watch for free.
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Majo no Tabitabi TV Anime Continues With Episode 3 Airing July 21
The TV anime adaptation of Moruyu's light novel "Majo no Tabitabi" (This Light Novel Is Amazing! nominee) is continuing its weekly broadcast on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks every Tuesday at midnight. Episode 2 featured a character after-talk segment with voice actors Chika Anzai and Shion Wakayama, and Episode 3 airs July 21.
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Rilakkuma Episode 16 Releases With Dubbed and Subbed Versions on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has released Episode 16 of Rilakkuma in both dubbed and subbed formats. The episode continues the anime's slice-of-life exploration of the titular relaxed bear character and his stress-free world.
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JINKEI Launches Kickstarter for Indie Manga Ribbon Breaker: No One Holds My Reins But Me
Japanese illustrator JINKEI has launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish the indie manga Ribbon Breaker: No One Holds My Reins But Me. The story follows a young girl breaking free from her parents’ oppression to reclaim her true self.
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Merit and the Egyptian God Volume 1 Review Highlights Beauty-and-the-Beast Retelling and Critiques
A review of Merit and the Egyptian God Volume 1 discusses its Beauty and the Beast-inspired retelling and praises its appeal, while also pointing out concerns including colorism and possible editor interference.
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Anime Tokyo Station Hosts Free Special Exhibitions for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and ChaO
Anime Tokyo Station is running free special exhibitions tied to Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and the ChaO film.
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The Delinquent and the Transfer Student Volume 1 Reviewed as a Spoiler-Free Retro Yuri Debut
Alex reviews Volume 1 of The Delinquent and the Transfer Student, describing it as a charming new retro yuri manga series published by Seven Seas. The review is labeled spoiler-free.
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Flying Dog Releases 81 Free Tracks From Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on YouTube
Japanese record label Flying Dog has posted 81 tracks from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex for free on YouTube. The release covers music from the anime series.
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Frieren x The Girl with the Pearl Earring Collaboration Illustration Released, Limited-Edition Goods Announced
A collaboration illustration featuring Frieren and The Girl with the Pearl Earring has been revealed, with limited-edition merchandise also announced. The collaboration starts July 20.
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Haikyu!! and Free! Viewing Guides Updated for 2026 With Complete Series Chronologies
Two Japanese enthusiast outlets published updated viewing guides for the Haikyu!! and Free! anime franchises, recommending viewers watch each series in release order. Both guides compile the full television and film entries across each franchise as of mid-2026.
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Rilakkuma Episode 15 Now Available Subbed and Dubbed on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has released Episode 15 of Rilakkuma in both subtitled and dubbed versions on its platform. The episode continues the slice-of-life anime featuring the titular relaxed bear character and his stress-free lifestyle.
2 sources·Jul 11
Two anime series celebrate 5-year anniversaries with free YouTube streaming and subscription availability
Teasing Master Takagi-san and Onimusha Onii-san both marked their fifth anniversaries by making all episodes freely available on YouTube for a limited time. The releases also coincided with both series becoming available on subscription streaming platforms, expanding their accessibility to fans.
2 sources·Jul 10
My Cat’s Aura Is Strong Today Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler-Free)
Stephanie reviews Volume 1 of My Cat’s Aura Is Strong Today, published by Seven Seas Entertainment. The collection presents cats’ “true thoughts” about their unusual human companions.
1 source·Jul 8
My Super-Cute Black Mage! Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler-Free)
A reviewer discusses the spoiler-free first volume of My Super-Cute Black Mage!, a shojo high school romance manga published by Yen Press. The review notes the story’s school-of-magic setting and suggests it could feel more magical.
1 source·Jul 7
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM featured as giant nebuta floats at Aomori Nebuta Festival
Gundam SEED FREEDOM will be represented at Japan's Aomori Nebuta Festival with giant nebuta (traditional float) depictions of the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and Infinite Justice Gundam Spec II. The main characters—Kira, Lacus, Athrun, and Cagalli—are featured in promotional artwork dressed in traditional haneto (festival dancer) costumes.
2 sources·Jul 6

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Coverage

Luffy and Zoro Set Out to Free Loki in One Piece Episode 1171 Preview

Summer 2026 Anime Season Begins With New Shows and Films Streaming for Free

Majo no Tabitabi TV Anime Continues With Episode 3 Airing July 21

Rilakkuma Episode 16 Releases With Dubbed and Subbed Versions on Crunchyroll

JINKEI Launches Kickstarter for Indie Manga Ribbon Breaker: No One Holds My Reins But Me

Merit and the Egyptian God Volume 1 Review Highlights Beauty-and-the-Beast Retelling and Critiques

Anime Tokyo Station Hosts Free Special Exhibitions for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and ChaO

The Delinquent and the Transfer Student Volume 1 Reviewed as a Spoiler-Free Retro Yuri Debut

Flying Dog Releases 81 Free Tracks From Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on YouTube

Frieren x The Girl with the Pearl Earring Collaboration Illustration Released, Limited-Edition Goods Announced

Haikyu!! and Free! Viewing Guides Updated for 2026 With Complete Series Chronologies

Rilakkuma Episode 15 Now Available Subbed and Dubbed on Crunchyroll

Two anime series celebrate 5-year anniversaries with free YouTube streaming and subscription availability

My Cat’s Aura Is Strong Today Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler-Free)

My Super-Cute Black Mage! Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler-Free)

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM featured as giant nebuta floats at Aomori Nebuta Festival

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