Final Fantasy
The legendary JRPG series that has defined the genre with epic stories, memorable characters, and groundbreaking gameplay across multiple worlds and timelines.
Category
Game
Release Year
1987
Origin
Japan
Tags
JRPGfantasyadventuremagiccrystals
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Final Fantasy Series
Aliases
FF, Final Fantasy Universe, FF Series
Type
Video Game Franchise
Release Year
1987
Status
Ongoing
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Publisher
Square Enix (formerly Square)
Original Work
Video Games
Genre
JRPG, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Content Information
Synopsis
A series of fantasy role-playing games featuring different worlds, characters, and stories united by common themes of crystals, magic, and the struggle between light and darkness.
Main Characters
Cloud Strife, Terra Branford, Cecil Harvey, Squall Leonhart, Tidus, Lightning
Setting
Various fantasy worlds with magic, technology, and crystals
Themes
Good vs. evil, friendship, sacrifice, love, destiny, environmental protection
Target Audience
JRPG fans, all ages
Characters
Cloud Strife
Ex-SOLDIER/Mercenary
A former SOLDIER turned mercenary with a mysterious past, wielding the massive Buster Sword....
ProtagonistSOLDIERSwordsmanHero
Terra Branford
Half-Esper MageReturnersFemale18
A young woman with the power of magic in a world where it has been lost, searching for her identity and purpose.
Abilities: Natural Magic, Esper Transformation, Trance...
Quotes:
"I don't understand... How can you all be so calm? Doesn't it bother you that I have this... power?"
""I am Terra Branford.""
"I will not be controlled by anyone!"
ProtagonistMageHalf-EsperMagic User
Sephiroth
One-Winged Angel/Former SOLDIERIndependentMaleAdult
The legendary SOLDIER who discovered his origins and seeks to become a god by merging with the planet.
Abilities: Superhuman Strength, Flight, Masamune Mastery...
Quotes:
"I will never be a memory."
""I am Sephiroth.""
"What I have shown you is reality. What you remember, that is the illusion."
AntagonistSOLDIEROne-Winged AngelNemesis
Kefka Palazzo
Mad Clown/God of MagicGestahl Empire (formerly), IndependentMale
A psychotic court mage who becomes the God of Magic and destroys the world for his own amusement.
Abilities: Powerful Magic, Light of Judgment, Reality Manipulation...
Quotes:
"Life... dreams... hope... Where do they come from? And where do they go? Such meaningless things... I'll destroy them all!"
""I am Kefka Palazzo.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Chocobo
Beloved Mascot/MountIndependentVarious
Large, flightless birds that serve as mounts and companions throughout the Final Fantasy universe.
Abilities: Fast Travel, Various Terrain Navigation, Chocobo Racing...
Quotes:
"Kweh!"
""I am Chocobo.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Moogle
Helpful Creature/ShopkeeperIndependentVarious
Small, fluffy creatures with bat wings and pompoms who often help adventurers.
Abilities: Flight, Item Storage, Shopkeeping...
Quotes:
"Kupo!"
""I am Moogle.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Cid Highwind
Pilot/EngineerVariousMale
A gruff but skilled pilot and engineer who appears in various forms throughout the series.
Abilities: Piloting, Engineering, Spear Combat...
Quotes:
"Sit your ass down in that chair and drink your goddamn TEA!"
""I am Cid Highwind.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Video Games
Main numbered series, spin-offs, remakes, mobile games
Animated Series
Final Fantasy: Unlimited, various OVAs
Live Action Films
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Advent Children
Merchandise
Figures, soundtracks, art books, clothing
Books
Novelizations, strategy guides, art books
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 173 million copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Awards
Numerous Game of the Year awards, industry recognition
Critical Reception
Consistently high scores, industry acclaim
Cultural Impact
Defined and popularized the JRPG genre globally
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Massive global fanbase spanning multiple generations
Communities
Active forums, Reddit communities, fan sites
Events
Fan conventions, orchestral concerts, celebrations
Quotes
This guy are sick, One-Winged Angel, The Planet's dying
Memes
Sephiroth memes, chocobo references, limit break jokes
Cosplay
Extremely popular characters for cosplay worldwide
Historical Development
1987
Final Fantasy I released, saving Square from bankruptcy
1991
Final Fantasy IV introduces complex storytelling
1994
Final Fantasy VI considered by many as the series peak
1997
Final Fantasy VII revolutionizes JRPGs with 3D graphics
2001
Final Fantasy X first with voice acting and HD graphics
2016
Final Fantasy XV after 10 years of development
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