FF7 Ever Crisis Celebrates Rebirth’s One-Year Anniversary with Clerith

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the series' official mobile phone game Ever Crisis held a limited-time event centered around Cloud and Aerith's Gold Saucer date. Held January 29 - February 26, 2025, this was an awesome time to snag some new costumes, earn blue crystals - and enjoy some … Continue reading FF7 Ever Crisis Celebrates Rebirth’s One-Year Anniversary with Clerith →

No, Cloud and Aerith Don’t Have a Brother-Sister Relationship

It's a tale as old as love triangles in pop culture media: one side's superfans will try anything to try to disprove and invalidate the other. Fandom veterans might've heard this one before: the ship you like is actually sibling-coded and therefore wrong. That feeling when your sis asks you not to fall in love … Continue reading No, Cloud and Aerith Don’t Have a Brother-Sister Relationship →

Ever Crisis Gold Saucer Dates Are Out: Aerith is ‘The One’

UPDATE: The English version of the title cards have been updated as of January 17, 2025! While Aerith is no longer "The One," she is now "Special Friend" - while not as bombastic, it's still a cute, romantic euphemism. Tifa is no longer "Childhood Pal," but "Beloved Friend" - a much closer translation to the … Continue reading Ever Crisis Gold Saucer Dates Are Out: Aerith is ‘The One’ →

Aerith’s New Theme for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Meaning Behind “No Promises To Keep”

UPDATE: The following article was written before Rebirth was released. Part 2 of the No Promises to Keep analysis is now live! Click here to read more about the song within the context of Rebirth, including new interviews and the song's full lyrics! Something special debuted at The Game Awards 2023: the theme song of … Continue reading Aerith’s New Theme for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Meaning Behind “No Promises To Keep” →

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 →