HOLLOW: Cloud’s Ballad to Aerith

Final Fantasy VII Remake's soundtrack flaunted clever rearrangements and medleys of beloved tracks from the original game, but the game's end credits theme song was something completely new. Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu returned to compose the piece, which featured vocals performed by Yosh of Survive Said The Prophet. FF7 lead writer Kazushige Nojima … Continue reading HOLLOW: Cloud’s Ballad to Aerith

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

Official Square Enix Concert “Final Symphony” Claims Clerith

Final Symphony, an officially licensed Square Enix concert series, first debuted in 2013. Featuring music from Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy VII, the music was arranged into orchestral pieces that aimed to tell musical stories instead of simply replicating Nobuo Uematsu's original songs. With the recent announcement that Final Symphony will … Continue reading Official Square Enix Concert “Final Symphony” Claims Clerith

Kingdom Hearts: A Clerith Story

Clerith fans looking for a canon, alternate dimension outlet where the lovers can be alive and happy together need look no further than the Kingdom Hearts series. Kingdom Hearts, released in 2004 and directed by Tetsuya Nomura, featured cameos from a number of Final Fantasy characters. For Final Fantasy VII, this included Cloud and Aerith, … Continue reading Kingdom Hearts: A Clerith Story

Clerith “Love Love” in FF7’s Debug Room

The "debug room" of Final Fantasy VII is a hidden area present in every copy of the game that isn't intended for players to ever visit. It existed only for the developers to test scenarios and other assets - as well as work through stress with a bit of maniacal humor - and normally, we … Continue reading Clerith “Love Love” in FF7’s Debug Room

Square Enix Showcases Memorable Clerith Scenes

When Square talks about memorable lines of dialogue and unforgettable scenes in Final Fantasy VII, Clerith always gets showcased. From the images selected for screenshot collages to the official Uniqlo T-shirts, we frequently see Cloud and Aeris's reunion in the church, Cloud laying Aeris to rest, their meaningful date at Gold Saucer, or Cloud extending … Continue reading Square Enix Showcases Memorable Clerith Scenes

Losing a Loved One: The Reason Cloud Suffers from Geostigma in Advent Children

In Advent Children, we find out that many people have been infected with tainted Lifestream, which has caused them to become afflicted with a new disease termed "Geostigma." Those with Geostigma are weakened, with areas of their bodies bruised and bleeding black ichor. Of the main party, only Cloud Strife becomes infected with Geostigma. Why? … Continue reading Losing a Loved One: The Reason Cloud Suffers from Geostigma in Advent Children

The Legacy of Cloud and Aeris’s Gold Saucer Date

Cloud and Aeris's date at Gold Saucer is iconic, plot-relevant, and.. optional. It is, of course, possible to date Tifa, Barret, or Yuffie - it all depends on who Cloud achieved the most "affection points" with. But if one of these dates is the "true route," there is no question on which it is. Aeris … Continue reading The Legacy of Cloud and Aeris’s Gold Saucer Date

Fans Celebrate June 1st as Cloud and Aerith’s Wedding Anniversary

If you hang out on Twitter or other fan communities, you may see Clerith fans celebrating Cloud and Aeris's wedding anniversary on June 1st. It's a cute tradition, but do you know why? The Japanese mobile phone game Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade held a special June Bride event in June 2017 titled "想いを胸に" - and … Continue reading Fans Celebrate June 1st as Cloud and Aerith’s Wedding Anniversary

“Clerith” is an Official Keyword for Final Fantasy VII

"Clerith" seems to be not only officially recognized as a ship, but evidently the Japanese version of the term describing Cloud and Aeris's romantic relationship is so significant that searching it on Apple's iOS will bring you to Final Fantasy VII. The Japanese ship name is クラエア (kuraea, a portmanteu of Kuraudo and Earisu, the … Continue reading “Clerith” is an Official Keyword for Final Fantasy VII