chigguh:
nicoception:
makaibutterfly:
The Swimming Anime is happening! Wow! I found this on a Japanese website today. It seems that the animation studio noticed the surge of fanbase for a swimming anime, so the project appears to have been green-lighted for full animation. Cast speculation is rampant
OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS OH MY GOOD LORD
OMG THE VOICES. THEE VOICES.
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Swimming Anime Characterizations

thefabledchetmanly:

NOTE: Events are ordered according to strength (begins with their best stroke). They’re listed in yards because I’m unfamiliar with the events in meters. Only high school swimming events were considered because I like to think of them as high schoolers. An asterick (*) denotes the character’s favorite stroke.
TSUNDERE-KUN

Events: backstroke (100yd); IM (200yd)*; butterfly (100yd), but only if forced; freestyle (50m)
Body: strong, broad shoulders that pair well with backstroke
Personality: Main character and jack-of-all-events. A hard working perfectionist who’s super serious about swimming. Quiet, mysterious and handsome. Doesn’t smile often, but is (even more) beautiful when he does. A cat lover. Unknowingly popular among girls because most are too intimidated to speak with him. Reserved but not shy—doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind. Often comes across as a dick. Steadfast and obstinate.
Mindset: logic over emotion
SWEETIE-SENPAI

Events: freestyle (500yd)*; freestyle (200yd); freestyle (100yd); freestyle (50m)
Body: lean, killer bod from lots of long distance training
Personality: El capitan. Freestyle specialist, but best at long distance. Mature for his age and displays admirable leadership qualities. Endearing big brother figure whom all respect. School idol, known for his contagious laugh and easy-going nature. A romantic. Warm and friendly with everyone, but also keeps everyone at a distance (and therefore is difficult to get close to). Closet sadist. A huge douche bag towards the few people he doesn’t like.
Mindset: “wise mind” (equal logic and emotion)
SHOTA-KUN

Events: breaststroke (100yd)*; freestyle (200yd); freestyle (500yd)
Body: powerful legs from bicycling everywhere, which also is useful for breaststroke kicking
Personality: Double personality. With a cute, cuddly and innocent facade. Unbeknownst to most, a total uke fatale—a man-eater who makes guys fall for him like dominoes. Horny as hell. “Targets” are unaware of his seductive and sometimes even dangerous nature, easily offering him their hearts and bodies on a silver platter. Endurance above-average both in bed and in the pool.
Mindset: emotion over logic
THE PIMP

Events: butterfly (100m); IM (200m); freestyle (50m)*; thinks he’s good at breaststroke (100m), but actual abilities questionable
Body: defined back muscles from arduously practicing butterfly
Personality: Justified arrogance. A good looking and talented sprinter. Outgoing and often the center of attention. A charismatic flirt who hits on anything with a heartbeat. Famous for his ostentatious personality and dashing good looks, infamous for the many tales of his debauchery. Has commitment problems, both with relationships and other endeavors. Unable to turn off his perverted “indoor theater”, in which he undresses people in his head.
Mindset: penis over brain
Relationships I Foresee (based on this headcanon)
I came up with these because I think it’s important to consider their actual swimming capabilities—personality and physical build often influence which strokes a swimmer excels in.