Aerith’s New Theme for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Meaning Behind “No Promises To Keep”

UPDATE: The following article was written before Rebirth was released. Part 2 of the No Promises to Keep analysis is now live! Click here to read more about the song within the context of Rebirth, including new interviews and the song's full lyrics! Something special debuted at The Game Awards 2023: the theme song of … Continue reading Aerith’s New Theme for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Meaning Behind “No Promises To Keep” →

How Popular is Aerith in Japan?

The Final Fantasy series boasts a veritable army of main characters fighting evil (or otherwise) with swords, staves, and fists. From party members to villains, memorable characters are one of the main selling points of the games, which are iconic for their intricate plots and political-magical drama. At the vanguard is Final Fantasy VII, often … Continue reading How Popular is Aerith in Japan? →

30th Anniversary “Farewell” Exhibit Featured Clerith

In honor of the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary in 2018, from January 22 to February 28, Square Enix held a “Farewell Stories Exhibition” at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. As the title implies, the exhibits were focused on the sad "farewell" stories of the Final Fantasy series, exploring tragic good-byes and … Continue reading 30th Anniversary “Farewell” Exhibit Featured Clerith →

Aerith’s Theme is a Romance Song: Its Legacy of Love and Marriage

https://youtu.be/n0H6kTppjP8?list=PLOLBWlPQqPksIcApr9kIlnBYL1GmW0LCx The iconic theme song of Aeris is undoubtedly one of the most memorable in Final Fantasy VII, partly due to its powerful and melancholic chord progression, and partly due to the heart-wrenching scene at which it most infamously plays. It is a somber and beautiful piece of music with a reputation as a staple … Continue reading Aerith’s Theme is a Romance Song: Its Legacy of Love and Marriage →