Strange Tidus Theories
Thanks to Liz Shepherd of TheGamers for the inspiration! The first theory: Tidus is his own father: Honestly, I’m not sure how this theory even works. But some Final Fantasy […]
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How Did Tidus Really Die in the Radio Drama?
Thanks to DarknessMyOldFriend for the inspiration! Blitzball kid is the key to everything and may have killed Tidus Note the model in the first picture by remembering the color of […]
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: […]
If all Final Fantasy Games Were Manga, the Target Demographic Would Be Shōnen
All of them. Every single game. Final Fantasy’s target demographic is “young male”, as in middle to high school boy. We can see this in the manga they have: Final […]
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 […]
Character Study: Jecht (Borderline Personality Disorder)
Is Jecht abusive or not? Many people say “no” because Jecht only acts out of love. Others say “yes” because what he does is terrible. So this argument is whether […]
Al-bhed in the Family
As sung by Wakka and Lulu: 🎶Wakka: Ya the way Yu Yevon played Lulu: Songs that calmed Sin’s mighty rage. Wakka: Guys like Tidus had it made, Wakka & Lulu: Those […]
Was Jecht an Abusive Father?
I thought about this as I wrote Character Study: Jecht (Borderline Personality Disorder). I posed this question: Is Jecht abusive or not? Many people say “no” because Jecht only acts […]
In Defense of That Orphanage Scene in Final Fantasy VIII…
Thanks to Schwahn for the inspiration! Just how implausible is the orphanage story in Final Fantasy VII anyways? A lot of people criticise the game for the “all too convenient” […]
Final Fantasy Fashion Faux-Pas: Yunalesca
Hmmm… Yunalesca is definitely the worst-dressed Final Fantasy character. First, she’s not wearing anything. This isn’t a probably if you’re into half-naked ladies, but it illustrates her lack of fashion […]
Tidus Is the Incorrect Memory of Shuyin: An Analysis
In Final Fantasy X, Yuna meets Tidus during her pilgrimage. Tidus is upbeat and carefree. In Final Fantasy X-2, Yuna encounters Shuyin who’s: spirit was corrupted with negative feelings of […]
Japanese Culture in Final Fantasy X
Thanks to CiB789 for the inspiration. Dedicated to Miyamoto Musashi and Murasaki Shikibu. You’re probably aware of the parallels between Final Fantasy X and Japanese culture. Many of the characters […]
Forced Memes in the Final Fantasy Fanbase
Certains memes exist in the Final Fantasy community. They are: Final Fantasy XII as “hallway simulator” or “Final Hallway XIII”. Final Fantasy VIII’s unlikeable battle system. Tidus’ laugh. Final Fantasy […]
Narrative Reasons for Why the Fiends Get Progressively Stronger in Final Fantasy X
Usually in Final Fantasy, enemies get stronger as the game progresses for gameplay reasons. They provide a challenge for the player. However, in Final Fantasy X, a narrative reason exists […]
Broken Reflections on Final Fantasy X
Some time in school, a group of us kids went to the tech room on our lunch break. One of us had Final Fantasy X for the PlayStation 2 and […]
Tidus’ Darko
Tidus, a troubled teenager living in Zanarkand, awakes in Spira to “Sir Jecht” in a monstrous whale costume. He tells him the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, […]
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 […]
Should We Pronounce Final Fantasy Character Names the Japanese or Western Way?
I know a lot us believe we should pronounce Final Fantasy characters “the Japanese way”. The characters originate from Japan, after all. I guess, if that’s how they pronounce it, […]
We May Get Final Fantasy X-3 in the Future
Thanks to PvMPlug for the inspiration! For as long as 2013, rumours have been circulating about a new possible Final Fantasy X-3 game. Final Fantasy X-2 brings back Tidus, and Final Fantasy X […]
Discussing Why Tetsuya Nomura isn’t Destroying Final Fantasy
Thanks to Dan_Tsukasa for the inspiration! Typing “Nomura ruined Final Fantasy” in Google returns over 131,000 links of people explaining exactly that. Just on the front page alone, you can […]
Tidus Is the 7th Incarnation of Sin in Final Fantasy X-3
At least, this is what I think. As we know, Final Fantasy X is very heavily influenced by Western religions, Christianity in specific. And in Catholicism, they have a concept […]
The Cynical Message Behind Blitzball
Blitzball plays a big part in Spira. Yoshinori Kitase used the sport as inspiration but because it’s a “world sport”. In the Blitzball world, people revere Jecht. I guess you […]
⚡Miscellaneous Trivia About Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII⚡
It’s not a question of can or can’t. There are some things in life you just do. For everything else, there’s MasterCard. This is Lightning! Here’s Lightning’s Wikia! This is […]
Fashion Faux-Pas: Lady in the Besaid Hut
Dream Zanarkands have terrible fashion sense. Take a look at Tidus: overalls, a tight yellow sweat-jacket, and one pant leg longer than the other? Why? His fashion sense is terrible […]
Shantotto’s Theoretical World B Timeline
A former superstar, his bold words and confident mannerisms conceal the deep love he holds for his family. —Dissidia 012 description A former blitzball star, and Tidus’s father. His surly […]
Tidus and Yuna Are Metaphorical Representations of the Sun and Moon
Final Fantasy X’s story is symbolic of a lot of things. Yet the characters tend to be metaphoric to the celestial bodies. Several allusions exist to both the sun and […]
The Infamous Typo in Final Fantasy and Philosophy: The Ultimate Walkthrough
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) advocated a form of virtue ethics that was very different from that of Aristotle. Nietzsche believed that power was the ultimate virtue, and that we all must […]
Examples of Cognitive Dissonance in the Final Fantasy Fanbase
I was listening to this video and it made me realize something: there’s a culture of forced memes within the Final Fantasy community that shows not only that fans have […]
Don’t Spoil Final Fantasy VII for Newcomers…
So many people in the echo chamber will criticize others for putting up a spoiler tag for Final Fantasy VII. As if it’s unreasonable to do so. “Wow! Spoiler alert […]
What if Cloud and Lightning WERE Related?
Thanks to Rhomagus for the inspiration! On UltimateSolidusSnake’s post, where he asked is Cloud and Lightning were related, Rhomagus states: It’s mainly a Nomura signature. Any Final Fantasy where Nomura […]
Tidus’ Fights Like a Sports Player
I got this from TVTropes. Tidus’ fighting style is improvised but awesome and practical. Most of his moves are based on typical blitzball moves but wielding a sword. But Tidus […]
How Does One Train to Be an Underwater Blitzball Player?
Because I want to be one. Blitzball is a cross between hockey, soccer, water polo and rugby. Can one train for a sport like that? Apparently, one can train to […]
The Meteorological Meta Story of Final Fantasy
Most of the Final Fantasy games a character, usually the flagship, with a meteorological name. Why do they do this? I guess in a ham-fisted way, to inform the player […]
The Sphere Grid Represents Final Fantasy X’s Pilgrimage
While the Sphere Grid can be customized, it’s mostly linear. I think everyone realizes this while playing Final Fantasy X. “It is a roughly circular grid of interconnected nodes arranged […]
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 […]
Tidus’ Ultimate Daydream in Final Fantasy X-2
Abuse can cause crazy dreams. It can even make you think you are a dream. Sports and his dreams are probably Tidus’ only escape from his abusive father. So after […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Essential Are Each Game and Story Elements to Final Fantasy?
Each Final Fantasy is different and functions as it’s own game. And each Final Fantasy has its own strengths and weaknesses. But could you imagine any of the Final Fantasy […]
I Hope Final Fantasy XVI Has Character Creation
When I played the first Final Fantasy, I liked how I could choose the character I wanted. In Super Mario 3, I could be Mario or Luigi (in two player […]