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WHY I LOVE RIN MATSUOKA FROM FREE! | A THREAD (w/ pics)(obviously his entire being is why, but I'm gonna be naming his specific traits | warning: spoilers/all are my opinions #anitwt )
1. HE IS A SNACCHis body is 11/10. This young man literally jogs every morning, goes to the gym, and trains everyday DAYUM athletic swimmer boi 
He's tall too 
The anime mentioned "Rin's muscles are so big that he has a cleavage"
His body is 11/10. This young man literally jogs every morning, goes to the gym, and trains everyday DAYUM athletic swimmer boi He's tall too The anime mentioned "Rin's muscles are so big that he has a cleavage"
2. HIS PRETTY HAIR & EYES I love the color so much?? It looks really stunning. His maroon hair and red eyes compliment him and it's so fucking attractive. His hair style thoo, and the fact that he can do a low ponytail 
I love the color so much?? It looks really stunning. His maroon hair and red eyes compliment him and it's so fucking attractive. His hair style thoo, and the fact that he can do a low ponytail
3. HIS SHARK TEETH It gives him extra "good boi" points 
It makes his smiles way cuter too (He can bite me any day-) I love this shark boi
It gives him extra "good boi" points It makes his smiles way cuter too (He can bite me any day-) I love this shark boi
4. HIS FASHION SENSE If I had a bf, I'd want him to dress like Rin. I love his aesthetic of dark colors. He gives me badass biker boy/e-boy vibes. In the anime, everyone agrees that Rin is good at choosing clothes. LOOK AT HIS SHIRT! THE PATTERNS 
IMMACULATE
If I had a bf, I'd want him to dress like Rin. I love his aesthetic of dark colors. He gives me badass biker boy/e-boy vibes. In the anime, everyone agrees that Rin is good at choosing clothes. LOOK AT HIS SHIRT! THE PATTERNS IMMACULATE
5. HIS VOICE Deep yet not too deep, just how I like it. I can literally listen to his voice forever on repeat. (And that's on having a voice fetish 
) I'm grateful that Mamoru Miyano voiced him, he is one of my favorite voice actors
Deep yet not too deep, just how I like it. I can literally listen to his voice forever on repeat. (And that's on having a voice fetish ) I'm grateful that Mamoru Miyano voiced him, he is one of my favorite voice actors
6. HE IS BILINGUALHe can speak both English and Japanese. Meaning if he was actually /real/ and we would have met, we would actually understand each other and that makes me really haPPY (cuz my ass can only speak English) 
He can speak both English and Japanese. Meaning if he was actually /real/ and we would have met, we would actually understand each other and that makes me really haPPY (cuz my ass can only speak English)
7. HE IS AN AQUARIUS & ENFJ It's funny how we're both Aquarius & ENFJ (I identify as an ENFP but I have ENFJ traits). I really see it tbh. I can somehow relate to him. I don't know, it's just an interesting coincidence.
It's funny how we're both Aquarius & ENFJ (I identify as an ENFP but I have ENFJ traits). I really see it tbh. I can somehow relate to him. I don't know, it's just an interesting coincidence.
8. HE IS DILIGENT AFIf you watch Free!, you'd know what I'm talking about. He trains day and night to get better. He even studied abroad to get closer to achieving his dream of becoming a competitive swimmer. He had a hard time adjusting in Australia, but he didn't give up
If you watch Free!, you'd know what I'm talking about. He trains day and night to get better. He even studied abroad to get closer to achieving his dream of becoming a competitive swimmer. He had a hard time adjusting in Australia, but he didn't give up
9. HE LIKES CATS He has a cat named Steve. STEVE I'm a cat person so knowing he likes cats too makes me 
It's sad tho, because cats don't like him for some reason PoOR BB
He has a cat named Steve. STEVE I'm a cat person so knowing he likes cats too makes me It's sad tho, because cats don't like him for some reason PoOR BB
10. HE IS A SOFTIE He looks like he can bite but he's actually a soft boi. People call him a "crybaby" but I'd like to think he's brave for being able to cry in front of his friends. He cried while watching a romance movie with Sousuke. Toxic masculinity who? He even blushes
He looks like he can bite but he's actually a soft boi. People call him a "crybaby" but I'd like to think he's brave for being able to cry in front of his friends. He cried while watching a romance movie with Sousuke. Toxic masculinity who? He even blushes
11. HE IS VERY CARING He cares a lot about his friends. He's literally always there for them. Whenever they're down or not feeling like themselves, he would confront and talk to them. He always checks on them too because he's always worried I love him.
He cares a lot about his friends. He's literally always there for them. Whenever they're down or not feeling like themselves, he would confront and talk to them. He always checks on them too because he's always worried I love him.
12. HIS BRAIN IS THICC He's not /just/ packing, his brain be packing. Ai would ask Rin for help in his homework. I heard his best subjects were math and english. DAMN 
He's not /just/ packing, his brain be packing. Ai would ask Rin for help in his homework. I heard his best subjects were math and english. DAMN
13. HE LIKES THINGS ORGANIZEDI love how organized he is. He's passionate about having a neat room. I personally don't like messy workspaces, I get disturbed. Same goes with Rin. He got pissed at Ai for not fixing his side of the dorm room WHAHWAHAHA (he also shaves! WOAH )
I love how organized he is. He's passionate about having a neat room. I personally don't like messy workspaces, I get disturbed. Same goes with Rin. He got pissed at Ai for not fixing his side of the dorm room WHAHWAHAHA (he also shaves! WOAH )
14. HE IS LIKE A MOM In relation to him being caring, he's similar to how a mom would act WHAHAAHA I remember him getting mad at Nagisa for staying up late. He would nag others whenever they aren't taking care of themselves properly. I LOVE THAT ABOUT HIM
In relation to him being caring, he's similar to how a mom would act WHAHAAHA I remember him getting mad at Nagisa for staying up late. He would nag others whenever they aren't taking care of themselves properly. I LOVE THAT ABOUT HIM
15. HE CAN COOK Boys that can cook are rare gems that must be cheriSHED. (I wish he cooked for me-) He's independent and can do things for himself, which I like.
Boys that can cook are rare gems that must be cheriSHED. (I wish he cooked for me-) He's independent and can do things for himself, which I like.
16. HE CAN DRIVE Need I say more? They said he drives really well too DAYUM (Imagine late night drives with him- )
Need I say more? They said he drives really well too DAYUM (Imagine late night drives with him- )
17. HE WORE A MAID OUTFIT Probably agaisnt his will, but knowing that's canon is sO WOW. He even wore a butler outfit (which was toO MUCH FOR ME) Again, toxic masculinity who?
Probably agaisnt his will, but knowing that's canon is sO WOW. He even wore a butler outfit (which was toO MUCH FOR ME) Again, toxic masculinity who?
18. HE CAN SING(idk if canon?) Since he has a sexy voice, of course he can sing like an angel. Listen to his character songs AHHHH I love Rin singing He sang in the Free! ending songs with Style Five (best jpop grp 4ever) and WOW I was shocked when I found out
(idk if canon?) Since he has a sexy voice, of course he can sing like an angel. Listen to his character songs AHHHH I love Rin singing He sang in the Free! ending songs with Style Five (best jpop grp 4ever) and WOW I was shocked when I found out
19. HE HAS AN INSANE SIDE It's weird but I like anime boys who're psychotic/edgy/has anger issues. Rin is the one most likely to have anger issues. I found him hot when he was an angrii boi in s1 ngl In the OVA, where he lowkey turned insane when Rei lost tho HIS EYES
It's weird but I like anime boys who're psychotic/edgy/has anger issues. Rin is the one most likely to have anger issues. I found him hot when he was an angrii boi in s1 ngl In the OVA, where he lowkey turned insane when Rei lost tho HIS EYES
20. HIS LEADERSHIPMy boi was swim team captain in his 3rd year. I'm prOUD! He knows how to lead a team. He never made himself seem superior to his teammates. He acted like a good leader, treating others like equals. He was always there for the team, motivating them.
My boi was swim team captain in his 3rd year. I'm prOUD! He knows how to lead a team. He never made himself seem superior to his teammates. He acted like a good leader, treating others like equals. He was always there for the team, motivating them.
21. HE IS PROTECTIVE In the anime, he thought Gou was dating Momo and was keeping it a secret from him. He started overthinking and even tried talking to Momo himself He was lowkey scared of Gou growing up but he soon accepted it ofc. I found it so cute, he cared so much
In the anime, he thought Gou was dating Momo and was keeping it a secret from him. He started overthinking and even tried talking to Momo himself He was lowkey scared of Gou growing up but he soon accepted it ofc. I found it so cute, he cared so much
22. HE LOVES HIS FAMILY His love for his family is hUGE. His dad died when he was young so he had to "grow up" quicker than others. He had to take care of his mom and sister. Despite chasing his dream, he always makes time for his family (He even visits his dad's gave often)
His love for his family is hUGE. His dad died when he was young so he had to "grow up" quicker than others. He had to take care of his mom and sister. Despite chasing his dream, he always makes time for his family (He even visits his dad's gave often)
23. HIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT I love character developments. If you compare s1 Rin to s2-s3 Rin, you can see how much he changed. He softened up to others and tried not to hide his emotions. He developed his optimistic and caring side again. He got even stronger than before!
I love character developments. If you compare s1 Rin to s2-s3 Rin, you can see how much he changed. He softened up to others and tried not to hide his emotions. He developed his optimistic and caring side again. He got even stronger than before!
