High Speed! Free! Starting Summer

Audience emotional responses for High Speed! Free! Starting Summer are primarily driven by the film's dramatic exploration of personal struggles and the challenges of teamwork. Viewers experience significant Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy as the characters confront their individual 'baggage' and past unresolved issues, particularly Haruka's connection to a previous relay, which also evokes Nostalgia. The sports genre elements contribute to Excitement and Anticipation during competitive swimming sequences and the build-up to the medley relay. As the team strives to overcome their differences and unite, feelings of Hope and Inspiration emerge, reflecting their journey towards growth and understanding.