The Cloud/Aerith Artwork of Yoshitaka Amano

Yoshitaka Amano, official illustrator for Final Fantasy VII, drew a number of pieces featuring Cloud and Aeris. Yet interestingly, he drew none with Cloud and Tifa together - in fact, only one single piece of Tifa exists. This could be because Tifa was a later addition to the game, and Amano was commissioned to create … Continue reading The Cloud/Aerith Artwork of Yoshitaka Amano →

Cloud and Aerith Parfaits by Square’s Tokyo Cafe, Artnia

Artnia, which sits outside of Square Enix's headquarters in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, is the company's official store and cafe - selling merchandise and themed food and drinks. It's mostly built around the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises, featuring a range of goods and even museum-esque displays. While living in Tokyo, I was lucky enough … Continue reading Cloud and Aerith Parfaits by Square’s Tokyo Cafe, Artnia →

Welcome to Earth & Sky

This little space on the Internet is dedicated to Aerith ("Aeris") Gainsborough and Cloud Strife from the Final Fantasy VII universe! Cloud, the game's protagonist, begins his journey cold-hearted and confused in the cyberpunk setting of Midgar. He meets Aeris, a flower vendor who grows and sells her own blooms even in the polluted atmosphere … Continue reading Welcome to Earth & Sky →