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Ever Crisis Beta Busts a Few Anti-Clerith Myths

Excuse the incendiary topic - most of these "myths" are so absurd, no normal fan will ever have even considered them, regardless of who they personally ship Cloud with (if anyone). Even so, some of these silly claims have circulated around the fandom as of late. Ever Crisis, which released its beta in early July, … Continue reading Ever Crisis Beta Busts a Few Anti-Clerith Myths →

Top 10 Romantic Moments Between Cloud and Aerith

Whether you like meet-cutes, power couples, or the tender angst of star-crossed lovers, the Clerith romance has something for everyone. There's a lot to choose from, but what are the most romantic scenes between Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough? Note that this list is only for the main series so far - so no spin-offs … Continue reading Top 10 Romantic Moments Between Cloud and Aerith →

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? →

FF7 Dev Kitase Wanted To Make a Side Story Game with Aerith and Cloud

In the September 2001 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, a feature on Final Fantasy X brought in some familiar developers from Square for an interview. Yoshinori Kitase, one of the the key developers of Final Fantasy VII - and director of Final Fantasy VII: Remake - dropped an interesting comment. I believe it would be … Continue reading FF7 Dev Kitase Wanted To Make a Side Story Game with Aerith and Cloud →

A Compilation of Cloud Canonically Loving Aerith

We know it's canon that Aeris loves Cloud. (Read this post for more on that.) But typically, Cloud's feelings are considered to be a matter of interpretation (and the game's built-in affection mechanics.) So, do we have any official evidence that Cloud loves Aeris? Take a look at just some of the evidence of Cloud's … Continue reading A Compilation of Cloud Canonically Loving Aerith →

Clerith and Music: All Songs Representing Cloud and Aerith

The music in Final Fantasy VII is emotional, entrancing, and reflects the game's story while adding special context of its own. Between the original game and Remake, sometimes the message is nuanced, sometimes conspicuous. Since Cloud and Aerith's relationship is a huge element to the game's story, it's no surprise that there are many (and … Continue reading Clerith and Music: All Songs Representing Cloud and Aerith →

What are the romantic couples of the Final Fantasy series?

The Final Fantasy series tell emotional adventures filled with drama, hatred, and of course, love! The compatibility between certain characters is a fan-favorite topic, but select couples have become particularly iconic. Out of the mainline games, here are the romantic couples that are at the forefront of the series, with official (or near-official) status. Final … Continue reading What are the romantic couples of the Final Fantasy series? →

Final Fantasy VII’s Music: A Clerith Tradition

With the announcement of Radiant Melodies, a new soundtrack coming early 2023, it seems like a great time to look at some of the previous Final Fantasy VII soundtracks. Radiant Melodies' cover was revealed to feature Cloud and Aeris's church reunion - which certainly illustrates how high Square holds this scene in regard, if it's … Continue reading Final Fantasy VII’s Music: A Clerith Tradition →

“Underneath the Rotting Pizza” – Cities in the Sky and a Desolate Earth Beneath

The cities of Final Fantasy VII operate somewhere within the aesthetic realm between cyberpunk and 80's grunge. Sci-fi but not quite, we see a human population with flying airships but no successful human launch into space, chunky computers and PHS phones and a distinct lack of high-speed travel. While Final Fantasy VII: Remake injects a … Continue reading “Underneath the Rotting Pizza” – Cities in the Sky and a Desolate Earth Beneath →