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Myth: Is Cloud talking about Aerith or ALL his deceased loved ones in FF7’s ending?

In Final Fantasy VII's gut-punch of an ending, Cloud defeats Sephiroth in the Northern Crater as Meteor descends upon the Planet. In volcanic eruptions of green Lifestream, Cloud sees Aeris above him, and reaches her hand out to hers. Afterwards, he and Tifa quickly climb to safe ground in the unstable terrain and share brief … Continue reading Myth: Is Cloud talking about Aerith or ALL his deceased loved ones in FF7’s ending? →

Cloud and Aerith Go On a Romantic Beach Date in Ever Crisis

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, an official mobile phone game, is celebrating summer with fireworks and romance - and that means Clerith! The limited-time season event "A Fireworks Nocturne: A Midsummer Night's Dream" features a scenario where Cloud, Aerith, Barret, Tifa, Yuffie, Red XIII and Cait Sith are at Costa del Sol for a summer … Continue reading Cloud and Aerith Go On a Romantic Beach Date in Ever Crisis →

Does Tifa Know the Real Cloud?

There's a common argument in among Final Fantasy VII fans that Tifa knows Cloud's true self and thus her experiences with him throughout the game are genuine, whereas Aeris does not know Cloud's true self and therefore her own relationship with him is inherently counterfeit. Dismantling this claim doesn't require delving into secondary sources (the … Continue reading Does Tifa Know the Real Cloud? →

Top 15 Romantic Cloud and Aerith Moments in FF7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a veritable feast for the Clerith fans. Picking five romantic moments proved impossible, so did ten. Even 15 romantic moments between Cloud and Aerith wasn't easy, but through science and peer-reviewed research, here are the top romantic moments between Cloud and Aerith in the entire game. 15. The Nibelheim Water … Continue reading Top 15 Romantic Cloud and Aerith Moments in FF7 Rebirth →

Clerith Wins in the FF7 Rebirth Ultimania (And Other New Official Literature)

The release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has meant new official literature with it, including a World Preview, a 700+ page Ultimania, and even things like CD pamphlets. There's a lot here for Clerith fans to enjoy - especially concerning the date scene between Cloud and Aerith. So kick back and enjoy some of the … Continue reading Clerith Wins in the FF7 Rebirth Ultimania (And Other New Official Literature) →

Cloud and Aerith Go On Five Official Dates in FF7 Rebirth

When Cloud and Aerith properly introduced themselves to one another at the beginning of the story, they hit it off so well that Aerith hired Cloud to be her bodyguard. The payment? One date! In Remake, it seemed the invoice had been more than settled with their epic string of sexy shenanigans in Chapters 8 … Continue reading Cloud and Aerith Go On Five Official Dates in FF7 Rebirth →

NO PROMISES TO KEEP: Aerith’s Ballad to Cloud (Part 2)

We, as an eager fandom, learned that No Promises to Keep would be the theme song of the yet-unreleased Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at The Game Awards in December 2023. At that time, I took a deep dive into the available lyrics and trailer presentation of the piece, during which it was pretty easy to … Continue reading NO PROMISES TO KEEP: Aerith’s Ballad to Cloud (Part 2) →