Free! Dive to the Future ED Theatre Location

[Text and images by @jubi-leeeee (@jmwritesthings on Twitter). Original thread here. Cross-posted with permission.]

When I watched the #Free_DF ending, I recognised the setting immediately as the Esplanade Concert Hall. So @erushi and I bought tickets to gain access to the foyer.

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EVEN THE CARPET IS THE SAME OMFG

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We think the animators played with the proportions a bit because we couldn’t line things up properly. But I was super impressed that they left the trashcan in.

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The light tracks on the ceiling were different, but the animators kept the texture of the ceiling in. Seriously guys, I was having a SERIOUS moment. This performance venue holds so many memories for me and now it’s in one of my favourite animes

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In conclusion: I love Sousuke and I LOVE FREE!

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