Nanase, Haruka

Summary

Born on June 30 under the Cancer zodiac sign, Haruka Nanase stands 175 cm tall and weighs 63 kg. He is an eleventh-grade student and a freestyle swimmer specializing in the crawl for the Iwatobi High School swimming team. Haruka is defined by his intense passion for swimming, possessing a strong, quiet style that captivates many and a deep fixation on the freestyle stroke. His best friend is Tachibana Makoto, who has remained by his side since childhood. Haruka also met Hazuki Nagisa and Matsuoka Rin during elementary school. While Nagisa was already part of the club, Rin joined the Iwatobi swimming team after transferring. Before graduating elementary school, the four swam together in a medley relay, an experience combined with a few words from Rin left a profound impact on Haruka. During his second year of high school, Haruka helps establish the new Iwatobi swim club alongside Makoto and Nagisa. Ryuugazaki Rei joins the team in episode 3, and a fierce rivalry develops between Rin and Haruka, becoming the central focus of season one. Haruka also has a peculiar obsession with mackerel, which constitutes nearly his entire diet.

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