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Momotarou Mikoshiba is a supporting character in Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond, appearing as a first-year student at Samezuka Academy. He is the younger brother of Seijuro and Isuzu Mikoshiba and specializes in the backstroke. Born on December 6, he stands 172 centimeters tall and weighs 59 kilograms, with short orange hair and golden eyes.
His personality is bright and energetic, marked by strong emotions and a tendency to become easily infatuated, most notably with Gou Matsuoka, whom he repeatedly tries to impress despite her never quite remembering his name. He is confident and competitive, often boasting about his middle-school swimming accomplishments and referring to himself by the nickname “the Sea of Japan’s Sea Otter.” He has a playful, friendly demeanor and enjoys collecting stag beetles, keeping one named Pyunsuke as a pet.
Momotarou’s primary motivation is to prove himself as a capable swimmer and earn the respect of his peers. He looks up to Rin Matsuoka as a senior and mentor, seeking his guidance to refine his backstroke technique. He also aims to live up to the legacy of his older brother Seijuro, a former captain of Samezuka Academy’s swim team.
In the narrative of Timeless Medley - the Bond, Momotarou functions as a supporting member of the Samezuka swim team. He participates in joint training sessions and relay races, contributing his backstroke skills to the team’s efforts. His role highlights the broader swimming community that encompasses both Iwatobi and Samezuka.
Key relationships include his bond with his brother Seijuro, whose boisterous influence shaped his confident personality. He develops a respectful friendship with Rin Matsuoka and a warm, brotherly dynamic with fellow Samezuka first-year Aiichiro Nitori. His persistent crush on Gou Matsuoka adds a comedic element to inter-school interactions.
Over the course of the Free! series, Momotarou undergoes modest development. He begins as a boastful newcomer but gradually learns the value of teamwork and perseverance, eventually becoming a more reliable and dedicated teammate. By the events of Free! The Final Stroke, he has grown into the captain of the Samezuka swim team.
Notable abilities include his talent in backstroke, which he performs with agility and speed. He is a strong competitor who rises to the occasion in relay events, though he occasionally struggles with self-doubt when facing more experienced swimmers. His strengths as an athlete reflect his commitment to improvement and his love for swimming.
His personality is bright and energetic, marked by strong emotions and a tendency to become easily infatuated, most notably with Gou Matsuoka, whom he repeatedly tries to impress despite her never quite remembering his name. He is confident and competitive, often boasting about his middle-school swimming accomplishments and referring to himself by the nickname “the Sea of Japan’s Sea Otter.” He has a playful, friendly demeanor and enjoys collecting stag beetles, keeping one named Pyunsuke as a pet.
Momotarou’s primary motivation is to prove himself as a capable swimmer and earn the respect of his peers. He looks up to Rin Matsuoka as a senior and mentor, seeking his guidance to refine his backstroke technique. He also aims to live up to the legacy of his older brother Seijuro, a former captain of Samezuka Academy’s swim team.
In the narrative of Timeless Medley - the Bond, Momotarou functions as a supporting member of the Samezuka swim team. He participates in joint training sessions and relay races, contributing his backstroke skills to the team’s efforts. His role highlights the broader swimming community that encompasses both Iwatobi and Samezuka.
Key relationships include his bond with his brother Seijuro, whose boisterous influence shaped his confident personality. He develops a respectful friendship with Rin Matsuoka and a warm, brotherly dynamic with fellow Samezuka first-year Aiichiro Nitori. His persistent crush on Gou Matsuoka adds a comedic element to inter-school interactions.
Over the course of the Free! series, Momotarou undergoes modest development. He begins as a boastful newcomer but gradually learns the value of teamwork and perseverance, eventually becoming a more reliable and dedicated teammate. By the events of Free! The Final Stroke, he has grown into the captain of the Samezuka swim team.
Notable abilities include his talent in backstroke, which he performs with agility and speed. He is a strong competitor who rises to the occasion in relay events, though he occasionally struggles with self-doubt when facing more experienced swimmers. His strengths as an athlete reflect his commitment to improvement and his love for swimming.