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==Canon==
  
==Canon==
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Makoto and Haru are childhood friends and best friends. Makoto often knocks on Haru's door in the morning to get him out of the bathtub so that they can go to school. They always walk to school together and have been on the same swim team since they were children. They are often depicted reading each others "minds," showing their close bond. Makoto often acts as a communicator for Haru, since the latter does not speak often or publicize his emotions.
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Makoto and Haru are childhood friends and best friends. Makoto often knocks on Haru's door in the morning to get him out of the bathtub so that they can go to school. They always walk to school together and have been on the same swim team since they were children. They are often depicted reading each other's "minds," showing their close bond. Makoto often acts as a communicator for Haru, since the latter does not speak often or publicize his emotions.
   
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Makoto also acts as Haruka's "caretaker" and fusses over him quite a bit since the latter doesn't care about much besides water and swimming. He attempts to restrain Haruka from jumping into every body of water he sees, but usually fails.
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Makoto also acts as Haruka's "caretaker" and fusses over him quite a bit since the latter doesn't care about much besides water and swimming. He tries to restrain Haru from dipping into every body of water he sees and often talks for him when Haru doesn't know what to say in social situations.
   
 
In turn, Haruka acts as a "protector" to Makoto. Makoto is usually seen jumping behind Haruka whenever he's scared, and Makoto mentions that Haruka, whenever they're walking by the shore, always walks closer to the ocean since Makoto has a fear of it.
 
In turn, Haruka acts as a "protector" to Makoto. Makoto is usually seen jumping behind Haruka whenever he's scared, and Makoto mentions that Haruka, whenever they're walking by the shore, always walks closer to the ocean since Makoto has a fear of it.
   
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=== '''High☆Speed!--Free! Starting Days''' ===
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=== High☆Speed!--Free! Starting Days ===
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Makoto is seen having an internal battle with himself, swimming, and his relationship with Haruka. When questioned if he swims just so he can be with Haruka or if he actually enjoys swimming, Makoto realizes that he does not know the answer, which frustrates him. This causes him to distance himself from Haruka, who is upset by this and does not understand why Makoto is suddenly "avoiding" him. This causes them to get into a confrontation with one another.
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Makoto is seen as having an internal battle with himself, swimming, and his relationship with Haruka. When questioned if he swims just so he can be with Haruka or if he actually enjoys swimming, Makoto realizes that he does not know the answer, which frustrates him. This causes him to distance himself from Haruka, who is upset by this and does not understand why Makoto is suddenly "avoiding" him. This causes them to get into a confrontation with one another.
   
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Makoto ends up explaining why he was so distant and that he did not intend to cause any harm to their relationship. He ends up discovering that he swims because he actually enjoys it and because he wants to be with Haruka--telling Haruka he loves both him and swimming. After this their relationship is mended and continues on as usual.
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Makoto ends up explaining why he was so distant and that he did not intend to cause any harm to their relationship. He ends up discovering that he swims because he actually enjoys it and because he wants to be with Haruka--telling Haruka he loves both him and swimming. After this, their relationship is mended and continues on as usual.
   
 
=== University and Australia ===
  
=== University and Australia ===
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In Free! Eternal Summer Makoto tells Haru about his decision to go to the University of Tokyo to study so he can become a swimming teacher. This revelation has a great impact on Haruka who had not found a dream yet, and was distraught over the fact that seemingly everyone knew what to do besides him.
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In Free! Eternal Summer Makoto tells Haru about his decision to go to the University of Tokyo to study so he can become a swimming teacher. This revelation has a great impact on Haruka who had not found a dream yet and was distraught over the fact that seemingly everyone knew what to do besides him.
   
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Makoto contacts Rin about Haruka's uncertainty, knowing Rin can help Haruka find his path. When he finds out Rin took Haruka to Australia he was surprised, but hoped that the trip would be profound to Haruka.
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Makoto contacts Rin about Haruka's uncertainty, knowing Rin can help Haruka find his path. When he finds out Rin took Haruka to Australia he was surprised but hoped that the trip would be profound to Haruka.
   
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Once arriving in Australia, Haruka acts distant and unlike himself--as seen when Rin takes him to the beach and he doesn't want to swim. Rin can sense something is wrong with him and asks him about it. Haruka reveals he and Makoto had their first fight (this information comes in conflict with ''High Speed!--Free! Starting Days ''since Makoto and Haruka are seen fighting there too), which unsettles Haruka. Rin then asks Haruka why he even agreed to coming with him, and he says he needed to be away from Iwatobi.
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Once arriving in Australia, Haruka acts distant and unlike himself--as seen when Rin takes him to the beach and he doesn't want to swim. Rin can sense something is wrong with him and asks him about it. Haruka reveals he and Makoto had their first fight (this information comes in conflict with ''High Speed!--Free! Starting Days ''since Makoto and Haruka are seen fighting there too), which unsettles Haruka. Rin then asks Haruka why he even agreed to come with him, and he says he needed to be away from Iwatobi.
   
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When they return Haru and Makoto meet and reconcile in a consoling way. During the trip Haru found what he wanted to do with his future, which causes him to also go to Tokyo so he can train in competitive swimming.
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When they return Haru and Makoto meet and reconcile in a consoling way. During the trip, Haru found what he wanted to do with his future, which causes him to also go to Tokyo so he can train in competitive swimming.
   
 
The two are shown remaining close with each other even while in Tokyo, often hanging out with each other and helping each other study.
 
The two are shown remaining close with each other even while in Tokyo, often hanging out with each other and helping each other study.
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<big>SPROUTING DIVE START!</big>
  
<big>SPROUTING DIVE START!</big>
   
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Haru takes a break from his swimming, when Makoto shows up. Makoto offers him a hand, which Haru takes and pulls him into the water. Makoto says that isn’t nice, but Haru says he was here to swim. Makoto still thinks it’s not nice, and the two begin to swim. Afterwards in the locker room, Makoto remarks on Haru’s seeming inability to live without swimming. The two go to the train station before saying goodbye and going off to their universities.
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Haru takes a break from his swimming when Makoto shows up. Makoto offers him a hand, which Haru takes and pulls him into the water. Makoto says that isn’t nice, but Haru says he was here to swim. Makoto still thinks it’s not nice, and the two begin to swim. Afterward in the locker room, Makoto remarks on Haru’s seeming inability to live without swimming. The two go to the train station before saying goodbye and going off to their universities.
   
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After practice Asahi asks Haru what Makoto’s been up to. Haru tells him that Makoto is in Tokyo, studying at University. As Makoto walks out of class he receives a call from Haru. When he answers and it’s not Haru, he becomes worried. When he finds out that it’s his friends from middle school they meet up at a a cafe. While there Makoto tells the other’s about how he and Haru had to start up their own swim club in high school. Asahi then pulls out a photo album. One of the pictures shows a young Makoto and Haru in the gym playing basketball. Makoto remarks on how young and innocent Haru looks. Haru says that he is still young and innocent.
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After practice Asahi asks Haru what Makoto’s been up to. Haru tells him that Makoto is in Tokyo, studying at University. As Makoto walks out of class he receives a call from Haru. When he answers and it’s not Haru, he becomes worried. When he finds out that it’s his friends from middle school they meet up at a cafe. While there Makoto tells the others about how he and Haru had to start up their own swim club in high school. Asahi then pulls out a photo album. One of the pictures shows a young Makoto and Haru in the gym playing basketball. Makoto remarks on how young and innocent Haru looks. Haru says that he is still young and innocent.
   
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At the newcomers tournament, Makoto is excited that it’s Haru’s first time showing off his swimming as a college student. He cheers for him during his race.
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At the newcomers' tournament, Makoto is excited that it’s Haru’s first time showing off his swimming as a college student. He cheers for him during his race.
   
 
<big>INTERFERENCE OF LOSS!</big>
  
<big>INTERFERENCE OF LOSS!</big>
   
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Asahi, Makoto and Haru head to Ikuya's University and start to look for Ikuya. They are able to convince one of his teammate's to tell him he's at his personal training and head there. They run into Hiyori who tells them to come back later as not to interfere with Ikuya's training.
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Asahi, Makoto and Haru head to Ikuya's University and start to look for Ikuya. They are able to convince one of his teammates to tell him he's at his personal training and head there. They run into Hiyori who tells them to come back later as not to interfere with Ikuya's training.
   
 
The three go to the cafeteria, where they discuss what they're going to say to Ikuya. Makoto says that they should apologize first. Haru wants to talk to him about the training camp that they had in middle school and tells them about the conversation he had with Ikuya that night. Makoto remarks on how he never knew that.
  
The three go to the cafeteria, where they discuss what they're going to say to Ikuya. Makoto says that they should apologize first. Haru wants to talk to him about the training camp that they had in middle school and tells them about the conversation he had with Ikuya that night. Makoto remarks on how he never knew that.
   
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The three return to the pool where they are intercepted by Hiyori who tells them that Ikuya left early, since he was sick. They get into an argument, Hiyori constantly telling them to go away as they are too weak to be Ikuya's friends. Haru becomes angry and challenges Hiyori to a race. Makoto is shocked by Haru, but Hiyori thinks its a good idea. Although he specializes in backstroke but will swim free against Haru. Before they can officially agree, Makoto says that he’ll swim against Hiyori in backstroke, shocking Haru. Hiyori agrees to race Makoto.
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The three return to the pool where they are intercepted by Hiyori who tells them that Ikuya left early since he was sick. They get into an argument, Hiyori constantly telling them to go away as they are too weak to be Ikuya's friends. Haru becomes angry and challenges Hiyori to a race. Makoto is shocked by Haru, but Hiyori thinks its a good idea. Although he specializes in backstroke but will swim free against Haru. Before they can officially agree, Makoto says that he’ll swim against Hiyori in backstroke, shocking Haru. Hiyori agrees to race Makoto.
   
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Makoto practices for the race just as Haru arrives at the pool. Makoto gets out and Haru walks over to hand him a towel. Kisumi asks what the whole point of the race, Asahi answers that they understand each other better by swimming together, and Haru confirms this. Kisumi is offended and tells them not to leave him out of the group, Makoto laughs at them. They run into a kid named Misaki who Makoto and Haru had helped with swimming previously, since he had a rival he wanted to beat.
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Makoto practices for the race just as Haru arrives at the pool. Makoto gets out and Haru walks over to hand him a towel. Kisumi asks what the whole point of the race, Asahi answers that they understand each other better by swimming together, and Haru confirms this. Kisumi is offended and tells them not to leave him out of the group, Makoto laughs at them. They run into a kid named Misaki who Makoto and Haru had helped with swimming previously since he had a rival he wanted to beat.
   
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Hiyori arrives at the pool and see’s the group, remarking on how early they are. Haru says that they thought he wasn’t coming. They start the race as Haru watches. Hiyori wins, but still doesn't believe that they should see Ikuya. He tells Haru that he's noticed how the people who swim with him tend to suffer, which starts to eat at Haru. As Hiyori walks away, Makoto turns to Haru trying to get his attention, but Haru just stares on ahead, frozen.
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Hiyori arrives at the pool and see’s the group, remarking on how early they are. Haru says that they thought he wasn’t coming. They start the race as Haru watches. Even though Hiyori wins, he still doesn't believe that they should see Ikuya. He tells Haru that he's noticed how the people who swim with him tend to suffer, which starts to eat at Haru. As Hiyori walks away, Makoto turns to Haru trying to get his attention, but Haru just stares on ahead, frozen.
   
 
==Moments==
  
==Moments==
 
===Dive to the Future===
  
===Dive to the Future===
 
'''A Promise on a Shooting Star!'''
  
'''A Promise on a Shooting Star!'''
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*During a flashback to middle school, Makoto, Asahi and Ikuya sneak up to Haru while he’s sleeping. The other two want to scare him to wake him up, but Makoto wants to wake him up normally. When he wakes up, Makoto tells him that they’re going to start their training camp.
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*During a flashback to middle school, Makoto, Asahi, and Ikuya sneak up to Haru while he’s sleeping. The other two want to scare him to wake him up, but Makoto wants to wake him up normally. When he wakes up, Makoto tells him that they’re going to start their training camp.
 
*Once Haru is done with his swim, Makoto offers him his hand to help him out of the pool. Haru thanks him.
  
*Once Haru is done with his swim, Makoto offers him his hand to help him out of the pool. Haru thanks him.
 
*Kisumi and Makoto begin to become worried after Haru and Asahi are gone for too long after their race.
  
*Kisumi and Makoto begin to become worried after Haru and Asahi are gone for too long after their race.
 
*When Haru heads back to the venue to get his towel, Makoto calls after him that they’ll wait for him at the station.
  
*When Haru heads back to the venue to get his towel, Makoto calls after him that they’ll wait for him at the station.
 
'''Interference of Loss!'''
  
'''Interference of Loss!'''
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*Haru look over worryingly at Makoto when they're in the cafe
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*Haru looks over worryingly at Makoto when they're in the cafe.
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==Fanon==
  
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It is considered one of the most popular ships currently in the Free! fandom. In fanfictions Makoto and Haru are often depicted as practically married and act very lovingly and cute. To strengthen this image, Nagisa and Rei usually make comments such as "I thought they were already dating."
 
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The major appeal of their relationship is the best friends to lovers trope. That and the fact that they are both very close with each other and know each other practically "inside out." They are both very dependent on each other and care for one another greatly.
 
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On AO3 it is the most written ship for both Haruka and Makoto. It is the most written ship in the Free! tag as well.
 
   
 
== Quotes ==
  
== Quotes ==
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'''Makoto to Haru:'''
  
'''Makoto to Haru:'''
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{{Quote|It doesn’t matter whether we’re jogging or just walking, you always stand on the side closer to the sea. It’s like you’re protecting me from the sea, Haru, and it helps me relax.|Makoto.|[http://donamoeba.tumblr.com/post/113877834854/translation-character-interview-vol7-haruka-x (x)]}}
  
   
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{{Quote|If you're not going to be part of it, then what's the point? I want to swim with you, Haru.|Makoto.}}
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{{Quote|I love both swimming and Haru-chan, so I want to swim together with you!|Makoto.<ref>from ''High☆Speed! – Free! Starting Days ''</ref>}}
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{{Quote|If you're not there... It's meaningless without you!|Makoto.}}
   
 
'''Other characters:'''
  
'''Other characters:'''
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{{Quote|Well, our Haru-chan and Mako-chan, actually they...|Nagisa.}}
  
{{Quote|Well, our Haru-chan and Mako-chan, actually they...|Nagisa.}}
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== Songs ==
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKpV4W4_QYQ Always here]''' by Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Nobunaga Shimazaki
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgmDxcP7zZk My base, your pace]''' by Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Nobunaga Shimazaki
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==Fanon==
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It is considered one of the most popular ships currently in the Free! fandom. In fanfictions, Makoto and Haru are often depicted as practically married and act very lovingly and cute. To strengthen this image, Nagisa and Rei usually make comments such as "I thought they were already dating."
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  ⚫
The major appeal of their relationship is the best friends to lovers trope. That and the fact that they are both very close with each other and know each other practically "inside out." They are both very dependent on each other and care for one another greatly.
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On AO3 it is the most written ship for both Haruka and Makoto. It is the most written ship in the Free! tag as well.
   
 
== Fandom ==
  
== Fandom ==
 
'''FAN FICTION'''
  
'''FAN FICTION'''
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:[https://www.fanfiction.net/anime/Free-Iwatobi-Swim-Club/?&srt=1&r=10&c1=101175&c2=101173 Makoto/Haruka] on [https://www.fanfiction.net/ FanFiction.Net]
  
 
:{{AO3/Tags|Haru/Makoto|Nanase%20Haruka*s*Tachibana%20Makoto}}
  
:{{AO3/Tags|Haru/Makoto|Nanase%20Haruka*s*Tachibana%20Makoto}}
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:[https://www.fanfiction.net/anime/Free-Iwatobi-Swim-Club/?&srt=1&r=10&c1=101175&c2=101173 Makoto/Haruka] tag on [https://www.fanfiction.net/ FanFiction.Net]
   
 
'''Tumblr'''
  
'''Tumblr'''
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:{{Tumblr/Tag|harumako|HaruMako}}
  
:{{Tumblr/Tag|harumako|HaruMako}}
 
:{{Tumblr/Tag|haru+x+makoto|Haru x Makoto}}
  
:{{Tumblr/Tag|haru+x+makoto|Haru x Makoto}}
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== Lists ==
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{| class="article-table" border="1" style="width: 99%; font-size: 10pt;"
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|+ style="background-color: #00ffff" |Fandometrics
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| style="background-color: #00ffff" | '''1st'''
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| [https://fandom.tumblr.com/post/162440709774/most-reblogged-ships-of-2013-makoharu-nanase 2013]
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|-
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| style="background-color: #00ffff" | '''8th'''
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| [https://fandom.tumblr.com/post/162440764104/most-reblogged-ships-of-2014-destiel-dean 2014]
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|-
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| style="background-color: #00ffff" | '''25th'''
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| [https://fandom.tumblr.com/post/162440804689/most-reblogged-ships-of-2015-larry-stylinson-harry 2015]
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|}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
 
*Makoto has a habit of hiding behind Haru when's he's frightened.
  
*Makoto has a habit of hiding behind Haru when's he's frightened.
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*Haru's animal is a dolphin, while Makoto's is a Killer Whale/Orca.
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*Haru's animal is a dolphin, while Makoto's is a killer whale/orca.
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*In the fanmade abridged series, ''50% Off,'' Makoto is shown to be in love with Haru.
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*Haru is obsessed with water.
  
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*Haruka prefers to be called Haru in the anime.
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*In the fanmade abridged series, 50% Off, Makoto is shown to be in love with Haru.
  
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*They are wearing matching bracelets in the official art for their character duet songs, ''Always Here ''and ''My base, your pace.''
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*Haruka likes to be called Haru in the anime.
  
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**Makoto and Haruka's character songs are always released first and on the same day, together.
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*Haru only swims free.
  
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*Makoto swim's backstroke.
  
   
 
== Gallery ==
  
== Gallery ==
 
=== '''Screenshots and Gifs''' ===
  
=== '''Screenshots and Gifs''' ===
 
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MakoHaru13.jpg
 
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Haru_+_Makoto.gif
 
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=== '''Official''' ===
  
=== '''Official''' ===
 
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Free! Take Your Marks Movie Bios - Makoto.jpg|"Especially Haru"
  
Free! Take Your Marks Movie Bios - Makoto.jpg|"Especially Haru"
 
MakoHaruValentine.jpg
  
MakoHaruValentine.jpg
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MagazineMakoHaru2.jpg
  
MagazineMakoHaru2.jpg
 
StudySleep MakoHaru.jpg
  
StudySleep MakoHaru.jpg
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DQWCQVVX0AAIW3R.jpg|Free! Timeless Medley Haru and Makoto
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
 
</center>
  
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MakoHaru is the slash ship between Makoto Tachibana and Haruka Nanase from the Free! fandom.

Canon

Makoto and Haru are childhood friends and best friends. Makoto often knocks on Haru's door in the morning to get him out of the bathtub so that they can go to school. They always walk to school together and have been on the same swim team since they were children. They are often depicted reading each other's "minds," showing their close bond. Makoto often acts as a communicator for Haru, since the latter does not speak often or publicize his emotions.

Makoto also acts as Haruka's "caretaker" and fusses over him quite a bit since the latter doesn't care about much besides water and swimming. He tries to restrain Haru from dipping into every body of water he sees and often talks for him when Haru doesn't know what to say in social situations.

In turn, Haruka acts as a "protector" to Makoto. Makoto is usually seen jumping behind Haruka whenever he's scared, and Makoto mentions that Haruka, whenever they're walking by the shore, always walks closer to the ocean since Makoto has a fear of it.

High☆Speed!--Free! Starting Days

Makoto is seen as having an internal battle with himself, swimming, and his relationship with Haruka. When questioned if he swims just so he can be with Haruka or if he actually enjoys swimming, Makoto realizes that he does not know the answer, which frustrates him. This causes him to distance himself from Haruka, who is upset by this and does not understand why Makoto is suddenly "avoiding" him. This causes them to get into a confrontation with one another.

Makoto ends up explaining why he was so distant and that he did not intend to cause any harm to their relationship. He ends up discovering that he swims because he actually enjoys it and because he wants to be with Haruka--telling Haruka he loves both him and swimming. After this, their relationship is mended and continues on as usual.

University and Australia

In Free! Eternal Summer Makoto tells Haru about his decision to go to the University of Tokyo to study so he can become a swimming teacher. This revelation has a great impact on Haruka who had not found a dream yet and was distraught over the fact that seemingly everyone knew what to do besides him.

Makoto contacts Rin about Haruka's uncertainty, knowing Rin can help Haruka find his path. When he finds out Rin took Haruka to Australia he was surprised but hoped that the trip would be profound to Haruka.

Once arriving in Australia, Haruka acts distant and unlike himself--as seen when Rin takes him to the beach and he doesn't want to swim. Rin can sense something is wrong with him and asks him about it. Haruka reveals he and Makoto had their first fight (this information comes in conflict with High Speed!--Free! Starting Days since Makoto and Haruka are seen fighting there too), which unsettles Haruka. Rin then asks Haruka why he even agreed to come with him, and he says he needed to be away from Iwatobi.

When they return Haru and Makoto meet and reconcile in a consoling way. During the trip, Haru found what he wanted to do with his future, which causes him to also go to Tokyo so he can train in competitive swimming.

The two are shown remaining close with each other even while in Tokyo, often hanging out with each other and helping each other study.

Dive to the Future

SPROUTING DIVE START!

Haru takes a break from his swimming when Makoto shows up. Makoto offers him a hand, which Haru takes and pulls him into the water. Makoto says that isn’t nice, but Haru says he was here to swim. Makoto still thinks it’s not nice, and the two begin to swim. Afterward in the locker room, Makoto remarks on Haru’s seeming inability to live without swimming. The two go to the train station before saying goodbye and going off to their universities.

After practice Asahi asks Haru what Makoto’s been up to. Haru tells him that Makoto is in Tokyo, studying at University. As Makoto walks out of class he receives a call from Haru. When he answers and it’s not Haru, he becomes worried. When he finds out that it’s his friends from middle school they meet up at a cafe. While there Makoto tells the others about how he and Haru had to start up their own swim club in high school. Asahi then pulls out a photo album. One of the pictures shows a young Makoto and Haru in the gym playing basketball. Makoto remarks on how young and innocent Haru looks. Haru says that he is still young and innocent.

At the newcomers' tournament, Makoto is excited that it’s Haru’s first time showing off his swimming as a college student. He cheers for him during his race.

INTERFERENCE OF LOSS!

Asahi, Makoto and Haru head to Ikuya's University and start to look for Ikuya. They are able to convince one of his teammates to tell him he's at his personal training and head there. They run into Hiyori who tells them to come back later as not to interfere with Ikuya's training.

The three go to the cafeteria, where they discuss what they're going to say to Ikuya. Makoto says that they should apologize first. Haru wants to talk to him about the training camp that they had in middle school and tells them about the conversation he had with Ikuya that night. Makoto remarks on how he never knew that.

The three return to the pool where they are intercepted by Hiyori who tells them that Ikuya left early since he was sick. They get into an argument, Hiyori constantly telling them to go away as they are too weak to be Ikuya's friends. Haru becomes angry and challenges Hiyori to a race. Makoto is shocked by Haru, but Hiyori thinks its a good idea. Although he specializes in backstroke but will swim free against Haru. Before they can officially agree, Makoto says that he’ll swim against Hiyori in backstroke, shocking Haru. Hiyori agrees to race Makoto.

Makoto practices for the race just as Haru arrives at the pool. Makoto gets out and Haru walks over to hand him a towel. Kisumi asks what the whole point of the race, Asahi answers that they understand each other better by swimming together, and Haru confirms this. Kisumi is offended and tells them not to leave him out of the group, Makoto laughs at them. They run into a kid named Misaki who Makoto and Haru had helped with swimming previously since he had a rival he wanted to beat.

Hiyori arrives at the pool and see’s the group, remarking on how early they are. Haru says that they thought he wasn’t coming. They start the race as Haru watches. Even though Hiyori wins, he still doesn't believe that they should see Ikuya. He tells Haru that he's noticed how the people who swim with him tend to suffer, which starts to eat at Haru. As Hiyori walks away, Makoto turns to Haru trying to get his attention, but Haru just stares on ahead, frozen.

Moments

Dive to the Future

A Promise on a Shooting Star!

  • During a flashback to middle school, Makoto, Asahi, and Ikuya sneak up to Haru while he’s sleeping. The other two want to scare him to wake him up, but Makoto wants to wake him up normally. When he wakes up, Makoto tells him that they’re going to start their training camp.
  • Once Haru is done with his swim, Makoto offers him his hand to help him out of the pool. Haru thanks him.
  • Kisumi and Makoto begin to become worried after Haru and Asahi are gone for too long after their race.
  • When Haru heads back to the venue to get his towel, Makoto calls after him that they’ll wait for him at the station.

Interference of Loss!

  • Haru looks over worryingly at Makoto when they're in the cafe.

Quotes

Haru to Makoto:

“Makoto. I appreciate you being here for me. Thanks.”
— Haru.

Makoto to Haru:

“I love both swimming and Haru-chan, so I want to swim together with you!”
— Makoto.[1]
“If you're not there... It's meaningless without you!”
— Makoto.

Other characters:

“Seriously guys. If this were a horror movie, you'd be the newlywed couple that gets killed in the first five minutes.”
— Nagisa.
“Well, our Haru-chan and Mako-chan, actually they...”
— Nagisa.

Songs

Always here by Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Nobunaga Shimazaki
My base, your pace by Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Nobunaga Shimazaki

Fanon

It is considered one of the most popular ships currently in the Free! fandom. In fanfictions, Makoto and Haru are often depicted as practically married and act very lovingly and cute. To strengthen this image, Nagisa and Rei usually make comments such as "I thought they were already dating."

The major appeal of their relationship is the best friends to lovers trope. That and the fact that they are both very close with each other and know each other practically "inside out." They are both very dependent on each other and care for one another greatly.

On AO3 it is the most written ship for both Haruka and Makoto. It is the most written ship in the Free! tag as well.

Fandom

FAN FICTION

Haru/Makoto tag on AO3
Makoto/Haruka tag on FanFiction.Net

Tumblr

MakoHaru tag on Tumblr
HaruMako tag on Tumblr
Haru x Makoto tag on Tumblr

Lists

Fandometrics
1st 2013
8th 2014
25th 2015

Trivia

  • Makoto has a habit of hiding behind Haru when's he's frightened.
  • Haru's animal is a dolphin, while Makoto's is a killer whale/orca.
  • In the fanmade abridged series, 50% Off, Makoto is shown to be in love with Haru.
  • Haruka prefers to be called Haru in the anime.
  • They are wearing matching bracelets in the official art for their character duet songs, Always Here and My base, your pace.
    • Makoto and Haruka's character songs are always released first and on the same day, together.

Gallery

Screenshots and Gifs

Official

Videos 

Variations

MakoHaruRin refers to the ship between Makoto, Haru and Rin Matsuoka
MakoSouHaruRin refers to the ship between Makoto, Sousuke Yamazaki, Haru, and Rin Matsuoka
SouMakoHaru refers to the ship between Sousuke Yamazaki, Makoto, and Haru

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  1. ↑ from High☆Speed! – Free! Starting Days
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