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Context

Makoto Tachibana is one of the main characters in the Free! series.

He is Haruka Nanase’s best friend and a founding member of the Iwatobi High School Swim Club.

Known for his kindness and protective nature, Makoto serves as the emotional anchor of the team.

He appears throughout Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Eternal Summer, and Dive to the Future, symbolizing friendship, stability, and compassion.

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Biography

Makoto Tachibana (橘 真琴) was born in Iwatobi.

From a young age, he and Haruka swam together and developed a deep love for the sport.

Makoto specializes in the backstroke, which suits his calm and steady nature.

As captain of the Iwatobi Swim Club, he encourages and supports his teammates wholeheartedly.

In Dive to the Future, Makoto moves to Tokyo for university, aiming to become a swimming instructor for children, reflecting his nurturing personality.

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