Haruka Nanase

Haruka Nanase is a quiet high school junior and the competitive core of the Iwatobi swimming club. Driven by an intense passion for freestyle, he swims alongside his childhood best friend Makoto and teammates Nagisa and Rei while navigating a complex rivalry with his old friend Rin. Although he once walked away from competitive swimming out of guilt over a past victory, his dedication to the water is unmatched. When he is not in the pool, this mackerel-obsessed athlete is defined by his signature stoic determination.