Is Cecil Ceodore’s Father?
Thanks to Liz Shepherd of TheGamers for the inspiration! One of these theories is somewhat depressing. It involves the not-so-happy secret to Cecil and Rosa’s relationship. At the end of Final […]
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Was Kain Actually Jealous of Rosa?
Thanks to Matttard for the inspiration here and here! Final Fantasy IV has a slight love triangle between Cecil, Kain, and Rosa. By the way, Final Fantasy IV unfolds, you’d […]
How are the Final Fantasy I – VI Worlds Connected? Let’s Look to Final Fantasy IV: The After Years…
Thanks to hillxr and Mercuric_Wanderer for the inspiration! “Our promise to ourselves is that for every single game that we make, we are going to give it our all, and […]
The Cids and Aspergers Syndrome
Ever since Final Fantasy II, Cid appeared in every Final Fantasy as an inventor, engineer or all around genius. Through Cid, our characters acquire an airship, which he built. And […]
Cecil Harvey and the Hero’s Journey in Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV is remarkable as the first Final Fantasy to follow a universally accepted world-story-narrative. Final Fantasy 1 was the sum parts of everything great about fantasy but was […]
Some Fans Don’t Want to Play the More “Depressed” Final Fantasy Characters…
I think some Final Fantasy fans want to feel validated as the heroes int heir respective games. Such as in TV Tropes’ discussion of the “Heroic Mime”… All too often […]
Broken Reflections on Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Final Fantasy IV is a classic of the highest order. Final Fantasy I may have laid the foundations, but Final Fantasy IV set the tone of the series. Everything, from […]
Was Kain Highwind Ever Under Mind Control?
Thanks to Shihali for the inspiration! A fan theory I read on a forum was that Kain was never mind-controlled. He was working with Golbez the whole time and the […]
How I Would Have Made Final Fantasy IX’s Characters More Meaningful…
I can still say this game great. But it doesn’t always feel apart of the series. I’m not talking about the so-called “kiddie designs”; they’re unique and whimsical. But unlike […]
How Leviathan Needed Rydia…
Sometime after protecting Fabul, Cecil, Yang, Edward, and Rydia set sail for Mysidia. Out of nowhere, a wild Leviathan appears in the sea. He attacks the ship, knocking Rydia overboard. […]
Would the Turks Have Been Heroes in Final Fantasy VII?
Thanks to DaleLeatherwood for the inspiration! The Turks in FFVII would be the heroes in every other Final Fantasy game, but for some reason, the game tracks a group of […]
Main Reasons for Why Final Fantasy IX’s “Sticks Out”?
Thanks to kerokaze for the inspiration! I wrote this post a while back about Final Fantasy VIII. Now I think I’ll come around to the next game in the series. […]
Are Hummingways Eidolons?
You’ll meet Namingway throughout many random bars around Final Fantasy IV’s Blue Planet. In SNES Final Fantasy IV, he has the ability to change your character’s name. But in the […]
Could NPCs and Other Playable Characters Also Be Warriors of Light?
At the end of Dissidia Final Fantasy, the Warrior of Light appears in an open field outside of Cornelia. The Warrior of Light could’ve been anyone, while in Dissidia Final […]
Hair Color Symbolism in Final Fantasy
In anime, the idea of different hair colors is somewhat of an inside joke. In Japan, it’s typical for a young lady to start dying her hair. These colors aren’t […]
Zidane Tribal’s Theoretical World B Timeline
An active and cheerful thief, Zidane exhibits fondness for women and is easily elated. But he has a strong sense of justice beneath that cheerful exterior, and cannot help but […]
Final Fantasy IV Is a Sequel to Final Fantasy II: An Analysis
Western fans took note that Final Fantasy IV was ‘Final Fantasy II’. They couldn’t help but notice many other similarities between the two. The Theory The ‘Highwind’ surname spans across […]
What Happened to Our Characters During Dissidia?
I don’t know where or when Dissidia takes place, but it seems to be in a universe beyond their spacetime. This means the normal logic of their world doesn’t apply. […]
Broken Reflections on Final Fantasy IV
Squaresoft released Final Fantasy IV for the PlayStation with Chrono Trigger in 2001 under the title Final Fantasy Chronicles. I found that a little weird. Wouldn’t they rather release Final […]
How Should We Pronounce Final Fantasy Character’s Names?
Thanks to peppygrowlithe for the inspiration! Sometimes fans aren’t sure how to pronounce certain names in Final Fantasy. Is it TIF-fah or TEE-fah? Is it TY-dus or TEE-dus? How do […]
Miscellaneous Theories About The Highwinds
I’ll start with Kain Highwind, arguably the most iconic of the Highwinds. The most well-known theory is that Kain Highwind is the boy from Final Fantasy II. Kain states his […]
Kain Highwind’s Theoretical World B Timeline
A knight clad in dragon-like armor, with spear in hand. Though not one to display emotion, he is compassionate and possesses a strong sense of justice. —Description Kain is Baron’s […]
Each Main Character’s Traditional Job Class Is Linked to Their Respective Story and Gameplay
Thanks to Leth09 for the inspiration. Game designers develop worlds which inform us of how our character’s progress. Each main character’s job class can achieve this. Can’t say much about […]
Being a “Spoony Bard” Isn’t As Silly As We’ve Been Led to Believe…
From the Final Fantasy Wikia: You Spoony Bard! is a quote from Final Fantasy IV, and is one of the best-known and recognized quotes in the Final Fantasy series. Famous for its outright silliness […]
Golbez’s Theoretical World B Timeline
Once a kind and gentle soul, this mage’s weaknesses in his heart lead to him being controlled by an evil being. —Dissidia 012 description A figure clad in armor of […]
What Are the Origins of Tellah and Rydia?
Thanks to Squallish for the inspiration. FFIV: Tellah was also a Lunarian, one who was studying the people on Earth. He forgot due to his amnesia. Hints are his long […]
Three Instances of Cain and Abel Parallels in Final Fantasy
The story of Cain and Abel is perhaps one of the most famous Biblical narratives in the Book of Genesis. As an etymology, it deals with, among other things, the […]
Is Zemus Sentient in Final Fantasy IV?
That seems like a weird answer to ask. He’s just a video game character. But for the sake of discussion, consider the following. When defending Fabul, Kain betrays Cecil and […]
Edge’s Inappropriate Relationship with Rydia
Edge’s standoffish behavior to Rydia is the source of his unrequited love for her. On the way to the Moon, Cecil tells Rosa to stay behind. Edge follows suit, a […]
Vincent Valentine is Essentially Final Fantasy’s Batman
You might think the title of ‘Batman’ should go to Shadow (who I’d say would be like Wolverine). But when you look at Vincent in Dirge of Cerberus, all the […]
Broken Reflections on Final Fantasy IV: The Interlude
So I played Final Fantasy IV: The Interlude, right after I beat the original game. Uh… It’s nice I guess. It’s kind of like a nothing game. We see how […]
Aspilanti84’s Analysis of Final Fantasy IX’s Story and Characters
Hold on to your seats, everyone. This is a long one. Here, Apsilanti84 attempts to make a comprehensive analysis of Final Fantasy IX. They do so in two different threads: […]
What’s the Deal With All the Orphans in Final Fantasy?
I mean, c’mon. What…like they can’t they keep their parents or something? Orphans seem to be a common theme in Final Fantasy, but parents aren’t amirite?!. Here’s a SPOILER list: […]
Cecil Harvey’s Theoretical World B Timeline
A kind-hearted knight wielding both the powers of light and darkness, he prizes the bonds with his allies that at times are the cause of his doubts. — Dissidia 012 […]
Most Final Fantasy Relationships Won’t Last 😞
Thanks to OnlyThingToDo for the inspiration! Every mainline Final Fantasy game has a happy ending. At the end of every Final Fantasy game, we tend to think the lead male […]
Every Final Fantasy Plot Mirrors Their Respective Main Character…
Thanks to Jason_Wanderer for the inspiration! Dedicated to guihcz! In this post, I talked about this: [Final Fantasy VIII] perfectly mirrors the hidden complexities within Squall himself. All the half-truths, […]
Cloud Strife’s Father: President Shinra
Thank you to an unknown user for the inspiration! We know about Cloud’s mother through the flashbacks he has of here. But where is his father? We really don’t know […]
Why Final Fantasy’s Main Characters Participate in Side Quest and Mini Games
When developers give their character’s personality, it’s one consistent with what they do in the game. Namely, the writers give them a personality that makes the characters receptive towards completing […]
Final Fantasy VI’s “Meta Protagonist”
Thank you TheSnowNinja for the inspiration! Who said this: The only main protagonist in FF6 is the player. The player makes the tough choices. The player decides if Shadow is […]
The Final “Fantasy” of the Main Characters
A fantasy is a situation imagined by an individual that expresses certain desires or aims at the part of its creator. Fantasies sometimes involve situations that are highly unlikely, or […]