Earth & Sky: A Cloud x Aeris Love Story
A website dedicated to Aerith ("Aeris") Gainsborough and Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII
Cloud and Aerith have one major purpose in Chapter 9 of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it isn't to rescue Tifa from Don Corneo's mansion - it's to convince everyone around them that they are in a romantic relationship. Which they do - without even trying. [Bandit] Hold it right there, lovebirds! [Barker] Welcome to … Continue reading All the times Cloud and Aerith are called a couple in Chapter 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One aspect to Aeris's character, present since the original Final Fantasy VII, is that in the past, there was a young man she loved whom Cloud reminds her of present-day. While most of Aeris's dialogue and character drama is about her journey as an Ancient and her perceived duty as the last Cetra, this is … Continue reading Dismantling the Zerith Myth: On Aeris’s First Love, Zack Fair
Earth & Sky: A Cloud x Aeris Love Story 