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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Final Fantasy'' in popular culture}}
 
[[File:ff13advert.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Public advertisement of ''Final Fantasy XIII''.]]
 
[[File:ff13advert.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Public advertisement of ''Final Fantasy XIII''.]]
The ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series has had many pop culture references throughout its existence.
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The [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]] has had many references in '''popular culture''' throughout its existence.
   
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==Other Square Enix projects==
==Movies==
 
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[[File:Tobal 2 Chocobo.jpg|left|thumb|Chocobos in ''Tobal 2''.]]
*In the film ''[[Wikipedia:Charlie's Angels (film)|Charlie's Angels]]'', two boys are seen playing ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'', pretending it was a two-player game.
 
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[[File:Final_Fantasy_XXVII.png|thumb|The ''Final Fantasy XXVII'' poster from ''Deus Ex: Human Revolution''.]]
*In the film ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]'', Scott says he learned the bass line from ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''. Scott then plays the bass line of "Battle Theme 1" from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'', which was once released as ''Final Fantasy II'' outside of Japan. [[Nobuo Uematsu]] is also credited in the film.
 
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Tobal 2|Tobal 2]]'' a [[chocobo]] is obtainable as a combatant.
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*In ''[[w:c:deusex:Deus Ex: Human Revolution|Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'', a game published by Square Enix, {{foot|posters for "Final Fantasy XXVII"|[[File:FFXXVII deus ex.png|250x250px]]}} can be found on various walls.
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*In the manga version of the anime ''Hare+Guu'', there is a running appearance of a young [[Aerith Gainsborough]]. She has her exact hairstyle and the outfit from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. When Hare goes to the city, there is a little girl in his class who looks like a younger version of Aerith. The first time she is shown, she is in a different outfit, but one can tell it is her by the hair. In every appearance after the first, she is wearing Aerith's traditional long dress and bolero jacket.
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*[[w:c:whentheycry:Ryukishi07|Ryukishi07]], creator of the visual novel and manga ''[[Wikipedia:Higurashi When They Cry|Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]]'', is a self-proclaimed fan of ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''. His pen name originated from Lenna—"07" in Japanese can be pronounced as "reinana", and "Ryukishi" means "dragoon". It's also loosely the basis for the ''Higurashi'' character, Rena Ryugu.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Star Ocean: Till the End of Time|Star Ocean: Till the End of Time]]'', on Elicoor II, Fayt meets a flower girl named Ameena who is dressed like Aerith Gainsborough. Like Aerith, Ameena meets a rather unfortunate end.
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*An artwork of [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]] and Aerith by [[Yoshitaka Amano]] titled "{{foot|Tranquility|[[File:Ffvii-cloudaerith.jpg|250x250px|Yoshitaka Amano's "Tranquility".]]}}" is shown on a wall in one scene of ''[[w:c:parasiteeve:Parasite Eve|Parasite Eve]]''. That picture was created by Amano to be used as a cover for the [[Final Fantasy VII: Original Soundtrack|''Final Fantasy VII'' soundtrack]]. A large banner picturing a chocobo hangs over the entrance to the American Museum of Natural History. Inside, a chocobo skeleton can be found inside an exhibit about primitive species.
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[[File:Parasite Eve Chocobo.jpg|thumb|140px|left|The chocobo banner in ''Parasite Eve''.]]
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*In ''[[w:c:parasiteeve:Parasite Eve|Parasite Eve II]]'', there is a laboratory where [[Aya Brea]] tries to use a computer infected with a virus called "Fatekeeper". The anti-virus, "Cloud", is found inside the September issue of a magazine called "Aeris".
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[[File:Xenogears Tifa Poster.jpg|right|thumb|A poster of Tifa can be seen on the wall.]]
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*In an Easter Egg in ''[[w:c:xenogears|Xenogears]]'', the player can spot a poster of [[Tifa Lockhart]] on the wall in Solaris. Her stance is the same as {{foot|her artwork|[[File:Tifa-FFVIIArt.png|250x250px]]}} for ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Mario Hoops 3-on-3|Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]'', a Square Enix developed game, [[Ninja (job)|Ninja]], [[White Mage]], [[Black Mage (job)|Black Mage]], [[Moogle (race)|Moogle]], and [[Cactuar]] are unlockable playable characters. There's also a [[Bomb (creature)|Bomb]] going around at Bowser Castle Court, a desert court infested with cactuars, a court within a Malboro garden, and a chocobo as a basket backboard in the Airship Court.
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*In ''[[w:c:twewy:The World Ends with You|The World Ends with You]]'', several pins and their psychs are named for ''Final Fantasy'' [[Summoned monsters|summons]] and their signature moves: [[Golem (creature)#The World Ends with You|Tin Pin Golem]], [[Shiva#The World Ends with You|Tin Pin Shiva]], [[Ifrit#The World Ends with You|Tin Pin Ifrit]] (and Tin Pin Hellfire), and [[Bahamut#The World Ends with You|Tin Pin Bahamut]]. There is also an item, "Black Cat Atlas, Vol. 10", which refers to [[Matoya (Final Fantasy)|Matoya]] and the fact her spells are simply written backwards. Finally, one of the antagonists has an attack called "Level '''''i''''' Flare", alluding to the range of [[:Category:level-targeting spells|level-targeting spells]] in the ''Final Fantasy'' series; its base number is the imaginary unit '''''i''''' = √-1.
   
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===Virtual World===
==Television, anime and cartoons==
 
[[File:Robot Chicken.jpg|thumb|I don't want fries with that, Cloud.]]
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[[File:Virtual World Cloud.jpg|thumb|left|Cloud in the Virtual World.]]
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Users in Square Enix Members Virtual World community can make their character appear as a random ''Final Fantasy'' character: including the school uniforms of the [[Akademeia]] students from ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]'' and [[Raffaello]] from ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon]]''.
*The TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Robot Chicken|Robot Chicken]]'' had a parody of ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' called the ''Final Fantasy Burger Chain'', which is also a parody of fast food chains such as [[Wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]], [[Wikipedia:Burger King|Burger King]], and [[Wikipedia:Wendy's|Wendy's]], featuring [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Barret Wallace|Barret]], [[Tifa Lockhart|Tifa]], [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith]], and [[Yuffie Kisaragi|Yuffie]] as workers. The restaurant is owned by [[Sephiroth]] and is ultimately destroyed by Cloud in a fight with Sephiroth. The characters don't actually speak in this, as their dialogue is shown in a blue box at the top of the screen similar to games in the series from ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' to ''Final Fantasy VII''. In addition, during this skit, the "[[One-Winged Angel]]" song is parodied, with repetitive chants of "hamburger" in the same tune.
 
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*The avatar of Cloud in his ''[[Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children]]'' attire was released to celebrate the Japanese release of ''Advent Children Complete''.
*In another ''Robot Chicken'' episode called ''We Are a Humble Factory'', there is a scene where a nerd occupying a woman's body is seen at what appears to be a strip club. After showing off two outfits from other video games and anime, he is shown wearing Tifa's ''Final Fantasy VII'' outfit and, while posing, exclaims, "This may be your Final Fantasy".
 
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*In another ''Robot Chicken'' episode called ''Fool's Goldfinger'', Cloud appears at the end of the episode in a musical saying that his "Final Fantasy" is to "wear women's clothes and give his HP".
 
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[[File:PS3AddLightning.jpg|right|thumb|Lightning Farron in an add for the PlayStation 3]]
 
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<gallery>FFIII Virtual World Luneth.png|An avatar dressed as [[Luneth]].
*Lighting's Blazefire gunblade can be seen on a weapons rack amongst other weapons and guns in a live action video commercial for PlayStation, titled [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk "Michael" - PS3 Long Live Play]. Lightning herself can be seen listening to a story told by [[w:c:uncharted:Nathan Drake|Nathan Drake]] from the ''[[w:c:uncharted:Uncharted Wiki|Uncharted]]'' series.
 
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FFIII Virtual World Arc.png|An avatar dressed as [[Arc]].
*In an episode of the TV comedy, ''[[Wikipedia:Two and a Half Men|Two and a Half Men]]'', Jake begs Charlie throughout the show to take him to the video store to rent the new Final Fantasy. When they are at the video store, the ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' box was shown as the "new" Final Fantasy, and at the end of the show, the ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' battle music is played, not ''Final Fantasy X'''s.
 
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FFIII Virtual World Refia.png|An avatar dressed as [[Refia]].
*One episode of the third season of [[wikipedia:Captain N: The Game Master|Captain N: The Game Master]] is loosely based on the original ''Final Fantasy''. [[Matoya (Final Fantasy)|Matoya]], the [[Prince of Elfheim]], and [[Astos]] are featured.
 
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FFIII Virtual World Ingus.png|An avatar dressed as [[Ingus]].
*In an episode of ''[[Wikipedia:Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island|Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island]]'', several video games are parodied, including ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. Coconut Fred is depicted as [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]] and must stop Butchy, who is depicted as [[Sephiroth]].
 
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Vwavatar palcec.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Cecil Harvey]].
*On an episode of [[wikipedia:Comedy Central Presents|Comedy Central Presents]], comedian Jackie Kashian referenced the Creator from [[The Final Fantasy Legend]], describing the game's final battle as "the worst premise ever of any video game", though stated that regardless she continued trying for eight months to defeat the boss.
 
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Avatar Dark Sword.png|An avatar dressed as Dark Knight Cecil.
*In the anime series {{w|Welcome to the N.H.K.}} the show's main character discovers, and becomes obsessed with, an MMORPG that seems to be a parody of ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''. A further parody arrives in the form of a [[Mithra]]-like player whom the character falls head over heels for.
 
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Vwavatar darkcecgolbez.jpg|Avatars dressed as Dark Knight Cecil and [[Golbez]].
*In the first episode of series one of the BBC Three comedy, ''[[Wikipedia:Coming of Age (BBC TV series)|Coming of Age]]'', Matt's first line is "Alright mate. Brilliant night last night. Level 14 of ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'', I'm a god." (Based on the context of the line, it is possible the writer has mistakenly used the word "level" to refer to a stage such as a stage from old Mario or similar games rather than the level of a character gained via experience points that you would normally find in Final Fantasy games. This would explain the show's character Matt acting so pleased with himself.)
 
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Vwavatar kain.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Kain Highwind]].
*In an episode of the CBS sitcom ''[[Wikipedia:The Big Bang Theory|The Big Bang Theory]]'' Sheldon and Leonard were robbed. When Sheldon is listing out the stolen items to the police officer, he mentions that ''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy I]]'' through ''[[Final Fantasy IX|IX]]'' were all missing, along with other video games and consoles.
 
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Vwavatar rosa.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Rosa Joanna Farrell]].
*The Anime Series ''Hayate no Gotoku!'' makes countless references to a lot of games and Anime, among them are the Final Fantasy games. Examples include how Hayate "disguises" himself as [[Locke Cole|Locke]], and Nagi commenting how her school seems about as big as [[Vana'diel]].
 
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Vwavatar palomporom.jpg|Avatars dressed as [[Palom]] and [[Porom]].
*The cartoon series ''[[w:c:avatar:Avatar: The Last Airbender|Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' features creatures called "Ostrich-Horses", which are used in similar manner to [[chocobo]]s as well as similar appearance.
 
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Vavatar edge.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Edge Geraldine]].
*In several episodes of ''{{w|Code Monkeys}}'', Cloud can be seen walking across a street in Japan during Jerry's fantasy of life in Japan.
 
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FFIV Virtual World Edward.png|An avatar dressed as [[Edward Chris von Muir]].
*In the TV show ''Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island'', Coconut Fred parodies Cloud through the episode "Sir Nutalot". He appears with Cloud's spiky blond hair, SOLDIER attire, and Buster Sword but goes under the name of Sir Nutalot.
 
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FFIV Virtual World Rydia.png|An avatar dressed as [[Rydia]].
*In ''[[wikipedia:Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei|Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei]]'', an eyecatch parodies the classic ''Final Fantasy'' sideview battle. An episode also makes a minor mention about how the dress spheres in ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' are gaudy overkilled decorations.
 
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FFIVCC Virtual World Rydia.png|An avatar dressed as Rydia in ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' outfit.
*In the anime ''[[wikipedia:Dog Days (anime)|Dog Days]]'', [[Chocobo|chocobos]] are used by the Galette Lion Army as mounts. Their Biscotti Republic counterpart is the Cellkull, which also appears similar to chocobos.
 
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FFIVCC Virtual World Ceodore.png|An avatar dressed as [[Ceodore Harvey]].
*In one episode of the TV Show, ''[[w:c:chuck-nbc:Chuck (Television Series)|Chuck]]'', two CIA agents Chuck Bartowski and Sarah Walker, who are bored due to lack of missions, try to play Final Fantasy II in Chuck's old SNES console. Chuck also mentions that he and his best friend Morgan Grimes, played the game an entire summer during their childhood days.
 
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Avatar G-Soldier.png|An avatar dressed as a [[G-Soldier]].
*In an episode of the animated sketch comedy series ''[[wikipedia:Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'', ''The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess'', [[Tifa Lockhart]] from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' appeared as a contestant, but was the second one voted off.
 
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Avatar Elite Soldier.png|An avatar dressed as an [[Elite Soldier]].
*In another ''MAD'' episode called ''ArTHOR / The Big Fang Theory'', ''Final Fantasy'' appeared as "Finals Fantasy" with [[Cloud Strife]], in his black wing costume from ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'', fighting homework.
 
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Avatar SeeD male.png|An avatar dressed in a male SeeD Uniform.
*In another ''MAD'' episode called ''WWE Bought a Zoo / 2 Broke Powerpuff Girls'', Cloud advertises bran cereal.
 
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Avatar SeeD female.png|An avatar dressed in a female SeeD Uniform.
*In one episode from the web anime [[wikipedia:Haiyore! Nyaruko-san|Haiyoru! Nyaruani]], [[Thanalan]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' can be seen in the background when Mahiro is talking about RPGs, complete with nannygoats and dodos.
 
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FFXII Virtual World Vaan.png|An avatar dressed as [[Vaan]].
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FFXII Virtual World Penelo.png|An avatar dressed as [[Penelo]].
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FFXII Virtual World Balthier.png|An avatar dressed as [[Balthier]].
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FFXII Virtual World Fran.png|An avatar dressed as [[Fran]].
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FFXII Virtual World Ashe.png|An avatar dressed as [[Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca]].
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FFXII Virtual World Basch.png|An avatar dressed as [[Basch fon Ronsenburg]].
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FFXII Virtual World Rasler.png|An avatar dressed as [[Rasler Heios Nabradia]].
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Avatar Luso.png|An avatar dressed as [[Luso Clemens]].
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Avatar Adelle.png|An avatar dressed as [[Adelle]].
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Avatar Cid.png|An avatar dressed as [[Cid (Tactics A2)|Cid]]
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Avatar Illua.png|An avatar dressed as [[Illua]].
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Frimelda SEM.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Frimelda Lotice]].
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FF4HoL Virtual World Brandt.png|An avatar dressed as [[Brandt]].
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FF4HoL Virtual World Yunita.png|An avatar dressed as [[Yunita]].
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FF4HoL Virtual World Jusqua.png|An avatar dressed as [[Jusqua]].
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FF4HoL Virtual World Aire.png|An avatar dressed as [[Aire]].
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Avatar Yu.png|An avatar dressed as [[Yew Geneolgia]].
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Avatar Magnolia.png|An avatar dressed as [[Magnolia Arch]].
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Vwavatar cdwii-cid.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Cid (Chocobo series)|Cid]].
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Vwavatar irma.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Irma]].
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Vwavatar croma.jpg|An avatar dressed as [[Croma]].
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FFT-0_Virtual_World_Suzaku_Uniform_(M).png|An avatar dressed in a male Class Zero Uniform.
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FFT-0_Virtual_World_Suzaku_Uniform_(F).png|An avatar dressed in a female Class Zero Uniform.
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FFT-0_Virtual_World_Trainee_Uniform_(M).png|An avatar dressed in a male Trainee Uniform.
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FFT-0_Virtual_World_Trainee_Uniform_(F).png|An avatar dressed in a female Trainee Uniform.
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Avatar Leo.png|An avatar dressed as [[King Leo (Crystal Chronicles)|King Leo]].
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Avatar Chime.png|An avatar dressed as [[Chancellor Chime]].
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Avatar Layle.png|An avatar dressed as [[Layle]].
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Avatar Keiss.png|An avatar dressed as [[Keiss]].
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Avatar Belle.png|An avatar dressed as [[Belle]].
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Avatar Amidatelion.png|An avatar dressed as [[Amidatelion]].
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Avatar Althea.png|An avatar dressed as [[Althea Sol Alfitaria]].
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Avatar Larkeicus.png|An avatar dressed as [[Larkeicus]].
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Avatar Sherlotta.png|An avatar dressed as [[Sherlotta]].
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===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
==Webcomics==
 
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[[File:FF Cast in Kingdom Hearts.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Yuffie, Cid, Aerith, and Squall (called Leon in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe) in the manga adaptation of ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.]]
[[File:8BitCloud.JPG|right|70px|Cloud's sprite]]
 
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*As a crossover series, the first ''{{KHWiki|Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts}}'' game and ''{{KHWiki|Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories}}'' had ''Final Fantasy'' cameos through [[Squall Leonhart|Squall]] (called Leon), [[Yuffie Kisaragi|Yuffie]], [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith]], [[Cid Highwind|Cid]], [[Tidus]], [[Wakka]], [[Selphie Tilmitt|Selphie]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]]. While not appearing in the manga adaption of the former, [[Sephiroth]] serves as an optional boss in both ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II''.
*[[8-Bit Theater]] is a ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' based webcomic which follows the story of the original game, starring a Fighter, a Thief, a Black Mage, and a Red Mage.
 
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*In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', [[Seifer Almasy|Seifer]], [[Fujin (Final Fantasy VIII)|Fujin]] (shortened to Fuu), [[Raijin (Final Fantasy VIII)|Raijin]] (shortened to Rai), [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Setzer Gabbiani|Setzer]], [[Auron]], [[Tifa Lockhart]], [[Yuna]], [[Rikku]], and [[Paine]] are added to the cameo cast. In ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep'', the only ''Final Fantasy'' character involved is [[Zack Fair]].
*Cloud makes [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2001/04/20/episode-018-weve-all-been-there/ a brief cameo] in two strips in the fan-made webcomic ''[[8-Bit Theater]]'' as a potential Light Warrior. He is represented by a Fighter sprite, modified to fit his colour scheme and to include his distinctive hair. His attempts to prove his skills to Fighter include using an overly-long and flashy summon sequence to summon a [[Chocobo]], and showing off the Buster Sword, which is too heavy for him to hold and falls on top of him. After the latter, Fighter rejects him as a Light Warrior.
 
*The [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0435.html Order of the Stick] comic series [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0388.html Episode 388], the characters Elan and Thog disguise themselves as [[Locke Cole|Locke]] and [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]] from ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' so they can get aboard the [[Blackjack (Final Fantasy VI)|Blackjack]] to head to Azure City. However, [[Terra Branford|Terra]] and [[Edgar Roni Figaro|Edgar]] are suspicious of them when they use the term "Resurrect" to describe a [[Phoenix Down]] and throw them overboard.
 
*[http://smbhq.com/nc Neglected Mario Characters] features many ''Final Fantasy'' characters, most notably [[Kefka Palazzo|Kefka]] and [[Celes Chere|Celes]] in the "Mario Busters" series.
 
*Various YouTube users have posted slideshows of fan-made ''[[wikipedia:Yu-Gi-Oh!|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' cards featuring ''Final Fantasy'' characters and objects, made by using various websites such as [http://www.yugiohcardmaker.net/ yugiohcardmaker.net].
 
*[http://vgcats.com VGCats] has several episodes relating to [[Chocobo]] raising, ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'', and ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''. There is also an episode where it is claimed that Chocobo meat, along with [[Moogle]] pom-poms are sold by an establishment called "Kentucky [[Firaga]] [[Chocobo]]," a pun on [[wikipedia:Kentucky Fried Chicken|Kentucky Fried Chicken]], an American fast food fried chicken franchise.
 
**The name of one of the characters in the online comic ''VG Cats'', Aeris, is a direct and intended reference to Aerith, based on her name in the English language version of ''Final Fantasy VII''.
 
*The comic [http://www.vgcats.com/ffxi/ Adventure Log] is about a [[Mithra]] named Kiro's journeys in [[Vana'diel]].
 
*[http://www.threepanelsoul.com/ Three Panel Soul] has a couple of comics about the writers' ''Final Fantasy XI'' characters.
 
*The flash comic [http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/ff7/ Weebl and Bob] on December 10th, 2002, released an episode that was a satire of ''Final Fantasy VII''. It featured [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith]], a [[Chocobo]], and a ''random encounter''.
 
*The Webcomic [http://gameworld.smackjeeves.com/ Gameworld] and its upcoming side series [http://gameworld-redirect.smackjeeves.com/ Gameworld Gaiden Re-Direct] contain characters from many of the Final Fantasy games as main and secondary characters alongside several original characters called Outsiders. It also has references to other Square-Enix Properties.
 
*Youtube user [http://www.youtube.com/user/lasagnacat lasagnacat] is known for his video parodies of Jim Davis' Garfield comic strip. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yELOiYgR2aI One of the parodies] is set on a ''Final Fantasy VI'' medley, complete with the battle scene and theme.
 
*The webcomic [http://www.penny-arcade.com/ Penny Arcade] had one of the main characters dressing his hair in a similar manner that Cloud has his hair. This is clear evidenced by the other main character saying "Nice hair, Cloud."
 
*The webcomic [http://www.rpgworldcomic.com/ RPG World] is a parody of JRPG games, mostly ''Final Fantasy VII''. It focuses around what main characters think about most of the game mechanics. The comic ended in June 2007.
 
*Greyscale copies of several notable ''Final Fantasy'' weapons appear in [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6 Homestuck], including the [[Buster Sword]] (referred to by name [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=002472 here]), as well as the [[Revolver]], [[Fusion Swords]], [[Lion Heart]] (all [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=002495 here]) and the [[Celestial Weapon|Caladbolg]] ([http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=003727 used] to create the "Sord.....", which resembles a (deliberately poor quality) jpeg drawing of the Caladbolg).
 
   
==Other Video Games==
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===''Legend of Mana''===
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*In ''[[w:c:mana:Legend of Mana|Legend of Mana]]'' it's possible to fight [[black chocobo]]s and have a yellow chocobo as a pet. If the game detects a save of ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' in the memory card, the player receives the chocobo as the starting pet instead of the standard Rabite.
*In Terraria there is a sword that looks very similar to the Buster Sword called the Breaker Blade.
 
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[[File:Quistis Legend of Mana.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An autographed photo of Quistis Trepe in ''Legend of Mana''.]]
*''GTA IV'' has a fictional anime show, [http://gta.wikia.com/Princess_Robot_Bubblegum Princess Robot Bubblegum], that parodies ''Final Fantasy'' among other things. "Sword Boy"'s androgynous appearance, large sword, and moody demeanor parodies ''Final Fantasy VII'' protagonist Cloud Strife.
 
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*In Shiro Amano's manga adaptation, [[Quistis Trepe]] gets a recurring cameo as the main character's idol and fanboy obsession, but in the original translation her name was mistranslated into "Kistis Tulip". The main character of the manga, Toto, collects everything involving her, including fake autographed photos and life-sized dolls. He even attempted to defeat three evil dragons with the request of meeting Quistis in person as payment.
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===''[[Wikipedia:Life Is Strange|Life Is Strange]]''===
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[[File:Life-Is-Strange-Allusion.jpg|thumb|''Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within'' allusion.]]
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There is an allusion to ''[[Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within]]'' in ''Life Is Strange'', an episodic interactive drama graphic adventure video game developed by Dontnod Entertainment, and published by Square Enix. The protagonist wants to watch the movie, and claims it to be one of the best sci-fi movies made.
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===''Secret of Evermore''===
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''[[w:c:square:Secret of Evermore|Secret of Evermore]]'' is a game released by [[Square Co., Ltd.|Squaresoft]] of North America in 1995 for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] featuring a young boy and a dog as its main characters. The game features several cameos by ''[[Final Fantasy series|Final Fantasy]]'' characters and media:
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*[[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' appears as a NPC who runs Ebon Keep's inn and armor shop.
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*[[Terra Branford|Terra]], [[Locke Cole|Locke]], [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]], [[Strago Magus|Strago]], [[Relm Arrowny|Relm]], and [[Umaro]] from ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' are among the crowd at the coliseum of Antiqua.
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*A rare item called the "[[Chocobo|Chocobo's Egg]]" which can increase the protagonist's maximum HP level.
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===''[[Wikipedia:Spelunker (video game)#Remakes|Spelunker World]]''===
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Between March 17th and April 13th 2016, the free-to-play PS4 game ''Spelunker World'' held a crossover event with ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''. Players were offered the chance to earn special equipment based on the characters [[Ace (Type-0)|Ace]] and [[Rem Tokimiya]].
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SW Ace Hairstyle.png|Ace's Hairstyle item
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SW Ace Uniform.png|Ace's Uniform item
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SW Ace Cards.png|Ace's Cards item
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SW Rem Hairstyle.png|Rem's Hairstyle item
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SW Rem Uniform.png|Rem's Uniform item
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SW Rem Daggers.png|Rem's Daggers item
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
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''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' was a game developed by [[Square Co., Ltd.|Squaresoft]], featuring light cameos of the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]:
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*[[Bahamut]] makes an appearance as a boss in Bowser's Keep as "Bahamutt".
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[[File:Culex.png|thumb|140px|right|The battle against Culex.]]
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*The most obvious ''Final Fantasy'' reference is Culex, a secret boss found in Monstro Town. Culex seems to be particularly inspired by the ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' universe; he claims to be a [[Dark Knight]], and fights alongside four elemental [[Crystal (term)|Crystals]]. During the battle with Culex, the theme "[[Battle 2 (Final Fantasy IV)|Battle 2]]" from ''Final Fantasy IV'' plays; the traditional [[Victory Fanfare|victory fanfare]] plays after his defeat, and the "[[Prelude (theme)|Prelude]]" plays as he departs from the world.
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===''The World Ends With You''===
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*A medicinal supplement called Mako Synergy is a food item in the joint Jupiter and Square Enix series ''The World Ends With You''. While the drink does not use actual Mako Energy, it is hinted that its ingredients are gathered through unknowingly purchasing illegal black market smuggled medicinal herbs.
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==Other video games==
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====''[[Wikipedia:3D Dot Game Heroes|3D Dot Game Heroes]]''====
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While not a Square Enix game, this game contains many references to RPGs in general and quite a few to various ''Final Fantasy'' games:
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*A character will give the player a [[Ribbon (equipment)|Ribbon]], saying that it "protects against diseases." This item is useless.
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*The inventor in Raejack is named "Dic"—[[Cid]] backwards. At the end of the game, he explains he's working on [[Airship (term)|a flying ship]].
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*The town of Colneria is a reference to [[Cornelia (Final Fantasy)|Cornelia]], a [[town]] in the original ''Final Fantasy''.
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*After finishing the first dungeon and crossing the bridge below it, a scene plays that is reminiscent of the scene that plays after crossing the bridge in ''[[Final Fantasy]]''.
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*A scene in Ortega has a mage named Newmin sacrifice himself to allow the player to receive the "Ultima Book" (which is useless)—a reference to [[Minwu]] from ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''.
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*Another scene in Ortega involves a man called Jose about to be crushed by a rock, a reference to [[Josef (Final Fantasy II)|Josef]] in ''Final Fantasy II''.
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*A sign can be found that reads "D3sidlroweht"—a reference to a puzzle which involved writing "The World is Square" backwards in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''.
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====''[[w:c:neptunia:Hyperdimension Neptunia|Hyperdimension Neptunia]]'' series====
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*The basic plot of the ''Neptunia'' series is about the four goddesses of four nations where they're receiving power from the crystal of their respective nation.
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*In the original ''Hyperdimension Neptunia'', there is a character named "Zach Unfair", a parody on [[Zack Fair]]. He is a game developer who dreams to make a game like "GG7" but he is greedy, only caring for the money and not the passion of the game. Neptune mentions that he has turned into a hopeless, dreamless, passionless shell of a man.
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*Noire's item skills are Potion, Hi Potion, and Elixer, named after recovery items in the ''Final Fantasy'' series.
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[[File:Ein_Al.png|thumb|120px|Ein Al from ''Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart''.]]
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*In ''[[w:c:neptunia:Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart|Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart]]'', there is a character named "[[w:c:neptunia:Ein Al|Ein Al]]" {{J|アイン・アル|Ain Aru}}, she is a representative of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Her name derives from "ain" and "aru" from "F'''ainaru''' Fantajī". Her design contains elements from ''Final Fantasy'', such as crystals, a creature similar to moogles, and many zippers and belts, a design style associated with [[Tetsuya Nomura]].
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*In ''[[w:c:neptunia:Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2|Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2]]'', ''[[w:c:neptunia:Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory|Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory]]'', and ''[[w:c:neptunia:Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1]]'', the character [[w:c:neptunia:Neptune|Neptune]] may occasionally hum the "[[Victory Fanfare]]" when she levels up.
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**The last part of Purple Heart's [[victory pose]] is also the same as Cloud Strife's in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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*The twin sisters [[w:c:neptunia:Rom|Rom]] and [[w:c:neptunia:Ram|Ram]] have white mage and black mage outfits as alternate costumes.
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*The [[Warrior (Final Fantasy)|Warrior of Light]] appears as a minor NPC in ''Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1''. His design is similar to the Warrior of Light from Yoshitaka Amano's artwork for the original ''Final Fantasy''.
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*There is a sidequest in ''Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1'' involving the party of protagonists to hunt down an enemy called "Orthros". The client said that he searched on the internet for Orthros and got "a purple octopus thing", a reference to [[Ultros]] in ''Final Fantasy VI''. However, the enemy is actually a giant wolf.
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*Another quest called "They're on the move!" with a client named "One-winged Angel".
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*There is a monster called "Kupokat", named and designed based on the Moogles.
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*There are monsters called "Choocoboo", "Bahamut", and "Shiva".
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*In ''[[w:c:neptunia:Megadimension Neptunia VII|Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory II]]'', a character named "[[w:c:neptunia:S-Sha|S-Sha]]" is a parody of Square Enix. She is a grey-haired woman that often responds with "not interested" (Cloud Strife's famous quote). She has a history as a failed movie maker (a mock to [[Hironobu Sakaguchi]]'s ''Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within''), and has had a close encounter with death (popular cliché of the ''Final Fantasy'' series).
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**S-Sha uses various skills from the ''Final Fantasy'' series, including [[Omnislash]] (called "Omnislice Ver. S" in the game).
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**During her Omnislice attack, she also imitates Tidus's [[Blitz Ace]] pose.
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**After all the slashing combinations, she summons a meteor down onto the target(s).
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**S-Sha also hums "Victory Fanfare" while posing her victory pose. Sometimes she will say "This is my story" while posing.
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**S-Sha borrows "Don't mess with me" line from Cloud Strife, "I will never be a memory" from [[Sephiroth]], "Go talk to a wall" from [[Squall Leonhart]], "Keep your eyes front, I'll watch the rear" from Lightning, "Now we live on, to greet a new dawn" from Vanille, and "Embrace your dream" from Zack Fair.
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HDN ReBirth1 Purple Hearts Victory Pose.png|Purple Heart performs Cloud's victory pose.
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HDN ReBirth1 Rom Ram White Mage Black Mage.png|Rom and Ram's white mage and black mage outfits.
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HDN ReBirth1 Warrior of Light.png|The Warrior of Light appears as an NPC.
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HDN ReBirth1 Orthros.png|A sidequest referred to Ultros.
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S-Sha.png|S-Sha, a parody character referred to Square Enix.
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HDNVII S-Sha SS.png|S-Sha mimicking a pose from Lightning.
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====[[Wikipedia:Koei Tecmo|Koei Tecmo]]'s ''Warriors'' series====
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[[File:SW4II Lightning Hairstyle.png|thumb|Lightning's hairstyle in ''Samurai Warriors 4-II''.]]
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*Cloud Strife's hairstyle is available for custom characters in ''[[w:c:koei:Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires|Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires]]'', ''[[w:c:koei:Samurai Warriors 4-II|Samurai Warriors 4-II]]'', and ''[[w:c:koei:Samurai Warriors 4: Empires|Samurai Warriors 4: Empires]]''.
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*Lightning's hairstyle (with side tail on the other side) is also available in both ''Samurai Warriors 4-II'' and ''Samurai Warriors 4 Empires''.
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====''[[Wikipedia:Everybody's Golf (2017 video game)|Everybody's Golf]]''====
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To celebrate the [[Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary|30th anniversary of the ''Final Fantasy'' series]], Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan added multiple items themed around the series. A special chocobo cart designed by [[Toshiyuki Itahana]] was made available for purchase on the PlayStation Store, alongside a free cart adorned with the 30th anniversary logo. The "''Final Fantasy'' 30th Anniversary Collaboration Cup" tournament was held between February 26 and March 12, 2018. All players who participated received the Cactuar Outerwear and Cactuar Cap items. Players who performed well advanced to the finals, where they received the Collaboration Costume (Moogle) outfit.
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Everybody's Golf x Final Fantasy collab art.jpg|Art by Toshiyuki Itahana
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Everybody's Golf FF items.jpg|''Final Fantasy'' items in use
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Everybody's Golf Cactuar Cap.jpg|Cactuar Cap
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Everybody's Golf Cactuar Outerwear.jpg|Cactuar Outerwear
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Everybody's Golf Chocobo.jpg|Chocobo Cart
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Everybody's Golf FF Cart.jpg|30th Anniversary Cart
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Everybody's Golf Moogle.jpg|Collaboration Costume (Moogle)
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</gallery>
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===Others===
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*In ''Terraria'' there is a sword that resembles the [[Buster Sword]], Cloud Strife's signature weapon, called the Breaker Blade, a synonym for Buster Sword.
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*''Grand Theft Auto IV'' has a fictional anime show, [[w:c:gta:Princess Robot Bubblegum|Princess Robot Bubblegum]], that parodies ''Final Fantasy'' among other things. "Sword Boy"'s large sword, and moody demeanor parodies ''Final Fantasy VII'' protagonist Cloud Strife.
 
[[File:Mother3fanfare.png|thumb|right|Oink-oink-oink-oink oink oink oinka-oink!]]
 
[[File:Mother3fanfare.png|thumb|right|Oink-oink-oink-oink oink oink oinka-oink!]]
*In the fan-translation of ''[[w:c:earthbound:Mother 3|Mother 3]]'', a pig sings a "musical fanfare." The text box implies that this is the [[Victory Fanfare]]. It is unknown whether this was in the original Japanese version.
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*In the fan-translation of ''[[w:c:earthbound:Mother 3|Mother 3]]'', a pig sings a "musical fanfare". The text box implies this is the "Victory Fanfare".
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*In ''[[w:c:aceattorney:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations|Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations]]'', during the last case, after being compared to a spoon stirring a cup of coffee, the judge exclaims, "I'm a spoon!? I'm no [[You spoony bard!|spoony bard]], I'll have you know!" This is a reference to the famous quote by [[Tellah]] in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
*In ''[[w:c:super-smash-bros:Super Smash Bros. Melee|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', three of the random names that are chosen are [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], [[Lulu]], and [[Odin]].
 
*In ''[[w:c:aceattorney:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trails and Tribulations|Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations]]'', during the last case, after being compared to a spoon stirring a cup of coffee, the judge exclaims, "I'm a spoon!? I'm no [[You Spoony Bard!|spoony bard]], I'll have you know!" This is a reference to the famous quote by [[Tellah]] in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
 
*In ''{{w|Mario Hoops 3-on-3}}'', a Square Enix developed game, [[Ninja]], [[White Mage]], [[Black Mage (Job)|Black Mage]], [[Moogle]], and [[Cactuar]] are unlockable playable characters. This is the first time Mario is playable with Final Fantasy characters. Also, there's a [[Bomb (Race)|Bomb]] going around at Bowser Castle Court, and a Chocobo as basket in the Airship Court.
 
 
*In ''[[w:c:wowwiki:World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]'', there is a flower vendor in the city of Dalaran named [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith Primrose]].
 
*In ''[[w:c:wowwiki:World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]'', there is a flower vendor in the city of Dalaran named [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith Primrose]].
[[File:431px-Aerith_Primrose.jpg|thumb|Aerith Primrose|150px]]
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[[File:Aerith Primrose.jpg|thumb|150px|Aerith Primrose.]]
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*In ''[[w:c:megamitensei:Persona 3|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3]]'' a TV commentator uses the phrase "I bet he'd slit his mama's throat for a five-yen piece!" to describe the character Tanaka. This is reference to the quote [[Edgar Roni Figaro|Edgar]] uses to describe [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)|Shadow]] in the SNES version of ''Final Fantasy VI''.
*In ''[[w:c:sims|The Sims]]'' series of life-simulation games, it is possible to recreate ''Final Fantasy'' characters, amongst many other characters from video games, cartoons, comics, and movies; a list of ''Final Fantasy''-related content can be found [http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Content_List:Final_Fantasy on this page] at the Sims Wiki.
 
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*In the Nintendo DS game ''[[Wikipedia:Scribblenauts|Scribblenauts]],'' three of the words that can be input by the player are [[Black Mage (job)|Black Mage]], [[White Mage]], and [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy)|Red Mage]].
*In ''{{w|Star Ocean: Till the End of Time}}'', on Elicoor II, Fayt meets a flower girl named Ameena who is dressed quite suspiciously like [[Aerith Gainsborough]] (as well as she bears a striking resemblance to his friend Sophia).
 
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*In ''[[w:c:tekken:Tekken 6|Tekken 6]]'', a fighting game developed by Namco, it is possible for the player to customize their character's hair to look like Cloud's, as well as to choose a combination of hairstyles that resemble [[Sephiroth|Sephiroth's]] hair.
*In ''[[w:c:megamitensei:Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3|Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3]]'' a TV commentator uses the phrase "I bet he'd slit his mama's throat for a five-yen piece!" to describe the character Tanaka. This is reference to the famous quote [[Edgar Roni Figaro|Edgar]] uses to describe [[Shadow (Final Fantasy VI)|Shadow]] in the SNES version of ''Final Fantasy VI''.
 
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*In ''[[w:c:soulcalibur:Soulcalibur IV|Soul Calibur IV]]'', another Namco-developed fighting game, it is also possible to use Cloud's hairstyle; players who recreate Cloud in the game tend to base his fighting style on that of [[w:c:soulcalibur:Siegfried|Siegfried Schtauffen]], as both characters wield massive swords. In addition, when Sephiroth is recreated in the game, he is based on Mitsurugi, although his sword is not as long as Sephiroth's.
*In the Nintendo DS game ''{{w|Scribblenauts}},'' three of the words that can be inputted by the player are [[Black Mage (Job)|Black Mage]], [[White Mage]], and [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy)|Red Mage]].
 
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Lunar: Eternal Blue|Lunar: Eternal Blue]]'' a blue chocobo-like creature drives the wagons of the traveling circus, Caravan. The red dragon Ruby mentions it was a chocobo, but quickly changed it into "Chuckoboo".
*In ''[[w:c:tekken:Tekken 6|Tekken 6]]'', a fighting game developed by Namco, it is possible for the player to customize their character's hair to look like [[Cloud Strife|Cloud's]], as well as to choose a combination of hairstyles that resemble [[Sephiroth|Sephiroth's]] hair.
 
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*''[[Wikipedia:The Battle for Wesnoth|The Battle for Wesnoth]]'' features a "Chocobone" unit. The official unit profile on the Chocobone states that "Riding the bones of ostrich-like large birds once used as mounts by a lost civilization, the skeleton Chocobones can move faster than most cavalry units".
*In ''[[w:c:soulcalibur:Soul Calibur IV|Soul Calibur IV]]'', another Namco-developed fighting game, it is also possible to use Cloud's hairstyle; players who recreate Cloud in the game tend to base his fighting style on that of [[w:c:soulcalibur:Siegfried Schtauffen|Siegfried Schtauffen]], as both characters wield massive swords. In addition, when Sephiroth is recreated in the game, he is based on Mitsurugi, although his sword is not as long as Sephiroth's.
 
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*In ''[[w:c:mortalkombat:Mortal Kombat: Armageddon|Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', both Cloud's and Sephiroth's hairstyles can be purchased as head parts for the game's Kreate-A-Fighter feature, a character creation feature similar to the ones in ''Soul Calibur III'' and ''IV'', under the names "Anime 1" and "Fantasy," respectively. They are among many other video game character designs inspired by other video game characters, including one named after [[w:c:streetfighter:Akuma|Akuma]] from ''[[w:c:streetfighter:Street Fighter II|Super Street Fighter II Turbo]]''.
*In ''{{w|Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete}}'' a blue Chocobo-like creature drives the wagons of the traveling circus, Caravan. The red dragon Ruby mentions it was a Chocobo, but quickly changed it into "Chuckoboo."
 
[[File:Tobal 2 Chocobo.jpg|right|140px|thumb|Chocobos in ''Tobal 2''.]]
 
*In ''{{w|Tobal 2}}'' a [[Chocobo]] is obtainable as a combatant.
 
*''{{w|Battle for Wesnoth}}'' features a "Chocobone" unit. The official unit profile on the Chocobone states that "Riding the bones of ostrich-like large birds once used as mounts by a lost civilization, the skeleton Chocobones can move faster than most cavalry units."
 
[[File:Parasite Eve Chocobo.jpg|thumb|140px|right|The Chocobo banner in ''Parasite Eve''.]]
 
*An artwork of Cloud and Aerith by Yoshitaka Amano titled "Tranquility" is shown on a wall in one scene of ''[[w:c:parasiteeve:Parasite Eve (video game)|Parasite Eve]]''. That picture, which can be seen below, was created by Amano to be used as a cover for the original ''Final Fantasy VII'' soundtrack.
 
**Also, a large banner picturing a [[Chocobo]] hangs over the entrance to the American Museum of Natural History. Inside the museum, a Chocobo skeleton can also be found inside an exhibit about primitive species.
 
*In ''[[w:c:parasiteeve:Parasite Eve|Parasite Eve II]]'', there is a laboratory where Aya Brea tries to use a computer infected with a virus called "Fatekeeper." The anti-virus, "Cloud," is found inside the September issue of a magazine called "Aeris."
 
*In ''[[w:c:mana:Legend of Mana|Legend of Mana]]'' it's possible to fight Black Chocobos and have a Yellow Chocobo as a pet. If the game detects a save of [[Final Fantasy VIII]] in the Memory Card, the the player receives the Chocobo as the starting pet instead of the standard Rabite.
 
*In ''[[w:c:mortalkombat:Mortal Kombat Armageddon|Mortal Kombat Armageddon]]'', both Cloud's and Sephiroth's hairstyles can be purchased as head parts for the game's Kreate-A-Fighter feature, a character creation feature similar to the ones in ''Soul Calibur III'' and ''IV'', under the names "Anime 1" and "Fantasy," respectively. They are among many other video game character designs inspired by other video game characters, including one named after [[w:c:streetfighter:Akuma|Akuma]] from ''[[w:c:streetfighter:Street Fighter II|Super Street Fighter II Turbo]]''.
 
 
[[File:Stuffcocoa.gif|right|Stuffed Cocoabo]][[File:Familiar16.gif|right|Cocoabo]]
 
[[File:Stuffcocoa.gif|right|Stuffed Cocoabo]][[File:Familiar16.gif|right|Cocoabo]]
*The [[Chocobo]] is parodied in the browser-based game ''{{w|Kingdom of Loathing}}'' as a familiar which can charge monsters to deal damage, heal characters by nuzzling them, run around monsters to confuse them, and dig in the ground to give the characters extra meat (in-game currency). The familiar (called a ''Cocoabo'') is shaped like a Chocobo but is apparently made of cocoa or chocolate, hatched from a ''Cocoa Egg'' item. Now and then, the Cocoabo also is affected by a "Limit Break" which can double its damage, healing, or game point abilities. A stuffed version of the familiar (''Stuffed Cocoabo'') is also available and reportedly squeaks "Kweh!" when squeezed.
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*The chocobo, a ''Final Fantasy'' mascot, is parodied in the browser-based game ''[[Wikipedia:Kingdom of Loathing|Kingdom of Loathing]]'' as a familiar which can charge monsters to deal damage, heal characters by nuzzling them, run around monsters to confuse them, and dig in the ground to give the characters extra meat (in-game currency). The familiar (called a ''Cocoabo'') is shaped like a chocobo but is apparently made of cocoa or chocolate, hatched from a ''Cocoa Egg'' item. Now and then, the Cocoabo also is affected by a "Limit Break" which can double its damage, healing, or game point abilities. A stuffed version of the familiar (''Stuffed Cocoabo'') is also available and reportedly squeaks "Kweh!" when squeezed.
** "Kingdom of Loathing" also contains a zone called the "Penultimate Fantasy Airship", containing enemies like a [[Cloud Strife|spiky-haired protagonist]] wielding a ridiculously huge (3-handed) sword (the items he may drop include super-spiky hair gel), a [[Barret Wallace|Burly Sidekick]] with a machinegun for an arm, a [[White Mage|Quiet Healer]], a "[[Magitek|MagiTech]] MechaMech" and an "irritating series of random encounters". Additionally, an otherwise unrelated zone contains an enemy known as a [[cactuar]]y.
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**"Kingdom of Loathing" contains a zone called the "Penultimate Fantasy Airship", containing enemies like a [[Cloud Strife|spiky-haired protagonist]] wielding a ridiculously big (3-handed) sword (the items he may drop include super-spiky hair gel), a [[Barret Wallace|Burly Sidekick]] with a machine gun for an arm, a [[White Mage|Quiet Healer]], a "[[Magitek|MagiTech]] MechaMech" and an "irritating series of random encounters". Additionally, an otherwise unrelated zone contains an enemy known as a [[cactuar]]y.
*In the hit online game ''[[w:c:adventurequest|AdventureQuest]]'', there is a bird that the Moglin Dewlok rides on, which resembles a red Chocobo.
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*In the hit online game ''[[w:c:adventurequest|AdventureQuest]]'', there is a bird that the Moglin Dewlok rides on, which resembles a [[red chocobo]].
*In ''{{w|No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle}}'', a character named Skelter Helter is based on [[Cloud Strife]] - his appearance and hair style is similar to Cloud and his Beam Katana is named the Buster Katana and looks very similar to Cloud's [[Buster Sword]]. He also feels guilt over the death of his brother Helter Skelter much like Cloud has over the deaths of [[Zack Fair]] and [[Aerith Gainsborough]]. Additionally, his multi-tiered sword may be a reference to [[Kadaj]].
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle|No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle]]'', a character named Skelter Helter is based on Cloud Strife—his appearance and hair style is similar to Cloud and his Beam Katana is named the Buster Katana and looks similar to Cloud's Buster Sword. He feels guilt over the death of his brother Helter Skelter, much like Cloud has over those he has lost. Additionally, his multi-tiered sword may be a reference to [[Kadaj]], an antagonist in ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''. The beam katana weapon Peony also bares some features to the [[Ultima Weapon (weapon)|Ultima Weapon]] of ''Final Fantasy VI'', which grows upon Travis' stats, although through the filling of the Ecstasy Gauge, and of Sephiroth's [[Masamune (Final Fantasy VII)|Masamune]], its maximum length extremely long.
*''[[w:c:elderscrolls:The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind]]'' contains a dungeon with a chamber labeled "Kefka Burial," a clear reference to the [[Kefka Palazzo|antagonist]] of ''Final Fantasy VI''.
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*''[[w:c:elderscrolls:The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind]]'' contains a dungeon with a chamber labeled "Kefka Burial", a reference to the [[Kefka Palazzo|antagonist]] of ''Final Fantasy VI''.
*''{{w|Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard}}'' contains a boss character by the name of Altos Tratus who is a direct parody of Cloud and Sephiroth. The character wields a large sword similar to Cloud's while having an appearance vaguely similar to Sephiroth's (including a single wing on his left shoulder). The main character states that Altos is from the Penultimate Illusion series (an obvious reference to the Final Fantasy series' name being a synonym of "Ultimate Illusion"). Altos battles the player by selecting attacks through his own turn-based menu while the player fights back and dodges in real time.
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*''[[Wikipedia:Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard|Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard]]'' contains a boss character by the name of Altos Tratus who is a parody of Cloud and Sephiroth. The character wields a large sword similar to Cloud's while having an appearance vaguely similar to Sephiroth's (including a single wing on his left shoulder). The main character states that Altos is from the Penultimate Illusion series (a reference to the ''Final Fantasy'' series). Altos battles the player by selecting attacks through his own turn-based menu while the player fights back and dodges in real time.
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*The ''[[w:c:touhou|Touhou]]'' series has a character named Utsuho Reiuji who has attacks called [[Megaflare|Mega Flare]] and [[Gigaflare|Giga Flare]].
[[File:Virtual World Cloud.jpg|thumb|right|Cloud in the Virtual World.]]
 
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*In ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game]]'', one of the stat-boosting accessories is a game called ''Never-ending Fantasy''. The name is most likely a joke on how the series has many sequels and countless spin-offs, despite being called ''Final Fantasy''.
*Users in Square Enix Members Virtual World community can make their character appear as Cloud in his ''Advent Children'' attire. The avatar was released to celebrate the Japanese release of ''Advent Children Complete''.
 
[[File:Xenogears Tifa Poster.jpg|right|thumb|A poster of Tifa can be seen on the wall.]]
 
*In an Easter Egg in ''[[w:c:xenogears|Xenogears]]'', the player can spot a poster of Tifa on the wall in Solaris. Her stance is the same as her artwork.
 
*The ''[[w:c:touhou|Touhou]]'' series has a character named Utsuho Reiuji who has attacks called Mega Flare and Giga Flare.
 
*In ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim:Scott_Pilgrim_vs._the_World:_The_Game|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game]]'', one of the stat-boosting accessories is a game called ''Never-ending Fantasy''. The name is most likely a joke on how the series has many sequels and countless spin-offs, despite being called Final Fantasy.
 
 
*In ''[[w:c:aselia:Tales of Symphonia|Tales of Symphonia]]'', one of the NPCs in the slums of Meltokio will say that he heard about a cute [[Aerith Gainsborough|flower-seller]] who used to live there.
 
*In ''[[w:c:aselia:Tales of Symphonia|Tales of Symphonia]]'', one of the NPCs in the slums of Meltokio will say that he heard about a cute [[Aerith Gainsborough|flower-seller]] who used to live there.
[[File:Final_Fantasy_VII_LBP2.jpg|right|thumb|Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Vincent as they appear in ''LittleBigPlanet 2''.]]
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[[File:Final Fantasy VII LBP2.jpg|right|thumb|Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Vincent costumes in ''LittleBigPlanet 2''.]]
*In ''[[w:c:littlebigplanet:LittleBigPlanet 2|LittleBigPlanet 2]]'', there are five downloadable costumes of ''Final Fantasy VII'' characters Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Vincent, and Sephiroth that are released on July 13th, 2011.
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*In ''[[w:c:littlebigplanet:LittleBigPlanet 2|LittleBigPlanet 2]]'', there are five downloadable costumes of ''Final Fantasy VII'' characters Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, [[Vincent Valentine|Vincent]], and Sephiroth that were released on July 13th, 2011.
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*In ''[[w:c:artonelico:Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel|Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel]]'', the boss Ayatane uses an attack called "Mega Flare", and the sequence in which he casts it is similar to Bahamut's summoning sequence.
*In ''[[w:c:deusex:Deus Ex: Human Revolution|Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'', a game published by Square Enix, [[:File:FFXXVII deus ex.png|posters for "Final Fantasy XXVII"]] can be found on various walls throughout the game.
 
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*The box art of the PlayStation 2 launch title ''[[Wikipedia:Eternal Ring|Eternal Ring]]'' features the line "Who said fantasies had to be final?"
*In ''[[w:c:artonelico:Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel|Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel]]'', the boss Ayatane uses an attack called "Mega Flare", and the sequence in which he casts it is remarkably similar to Bahamut's summoning sequence.
 
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*The incarnation of the technique, Tenha Kassatsu, from the game ''[[w:c:koei:Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage|Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage]]'', resembles [[Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca|Ashe's]] [[Quickening (ability)|Quickening]], [[Northswain's Glow]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''. Notably, the attack's Japanese name, ''Hokuto Kossaizan'' (lit. North Star Bone Crushing Slash), bears a similar naming convention with the attacks of protagonist Kenshiro's Hokuto Shinken style; e.g. ''Hokuto Juuhazan'' (lit. North Star Softness Piercing Slash).
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*The iOS game Draw Something has chocobo, Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough (called Aeris in the game) available as options to draw in the video game category.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:The Simpsons Game|The Simpsons Game]]'', the "Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game" level has a Flying Boat at the end of the level similar in design to airships seen in the series, and there is an evil corporation known as the Rin-Sha company—a reference to [[Shinra Electric Power Company]] from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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**In this same level, defeated fire sumos will occasionally say "'Just a flesh wound!' ...Is a quote from ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''. Ha ha." This is dual reference, referring to the fact that this line in ''Final Fantasy IX'' was originally an homage to ''[[Wikipedia:Monty Python and the Holy Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Undertale|Undertale]]'', there is a musical scene that is an homage to the [[Opera "Maria and Draco"|opera scene]] from ''Final Fantasy VI''.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Fallout 2|Fallout 2]]'', the companion John Cassidy, when in combat, will sometimes state that he wishes he had a [[Limit Break (ability)|Limit Break]].
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[[File:AE&L Bomb.png|thumb|Escha throwing a bomb.]]
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*In ''[[w:c:atelier:Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky|Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky]]'', Living Bombs are used as a throwing weapon by the alchemists Escha and Logy. They resemble the Bomb enemies in the ''Final Fantasy'' series.
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*In ''[[w:c:atelier:Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings|Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings]]'', there is a boss that resembles the [[Ultima Weapon (creature)|Ultima Weapon]].
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Enter the Gungeon|Enter the Gungeon]]'', there is a gun named Machine Fist that resembles Barret's Gun-Arm from ''Final Fantasy VII''. It's description is titled "Avalanche of Bullets", referencing Barret's membership of the AVALANCHE organization. The description reads "According to legend, two men were each fitted with one of these hands. One the left, and the other the right. The next time they met, only one walked away.", referencing Barret's history with [[Dyne (Final Fantasy VII)|Dyne]].
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Guacamelee!|Guacamelee!]]'', there is a statue of a Cactuar in the Desierto Caliente area.
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*Version 4.3 of ''[[Wikipedia:Smite (video game)|Smite]]'' added a skin named "Final Boss" for the character Thanatos which resembles Sephiroth from ''Final Fantasy VII''. With the skin equipped, Thanatos will also make references to One-Winged Angel and Jenova.
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*In ''Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn'', there is an achievement named "500 Little Pricks" that is obtained by shooting 500 cactus needles at enemies, a reference to [[Cactuar]]'s recurring [[1000 Needles]] attack.
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*In the English version of ''{{w|Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair}}'', during the final class trial, the character Monokuma references the series in a discussion about final boss transformations saying: "You know, like that one game. Final...".
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*In ''{{w|Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony}}'', the character Monotaro says "If square won, they wouldn't have got eaten by the competition!", to which Monophanie responds "After that terrible movie, they had no other choice!". This is a reference to the commercial failure of ''Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within'' and the subsequent merger of Square and Enix.
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**[[File:Final_Danganronpa.png|thumb|''Final Danganronpa 5'']]In addition to this, the fifth season of Danganronpa is known as ''Final Danganronpa 5: Monokuma Returns''. Its logo is reminiscent of ''Final Fantasy VII'', while its subtitle is a reference to ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''.
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*In [[w:c:yumenikki:Yume Nikki|Yume Nikki]], a character named "[[w:c:yumenikki:Uboa|Uboa]]" makes an appearance. While "uboa" is a common scream in Japanese, it is also a reference to Emperor Mateus' death-cry in the original Japanese versions of ''Final Fantasy II'', as well as its English prototype.
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*The game ''Biohazard Clan Master'' for the ''Resident Evil'' series, as part of a crossover event with ''Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade'' in July 25, 2014, had various ''Resident Evil'' characters wearing costumes of various ''Final Fantasy'' jobs. In particular, [[w:c:ResidentEvil:Chris Redfield|Chris Redfield]] used the Knight class; [[w:c:ResidentEvil:Jill Valentine|Jill Valentine]] (in her ''Resident Evil'' appearance) was a white mage; [[w:c:ResidentEvil:Leon Scott Kennedy|Leon Scott Kennedy]] was a Dragoon; and [[w:c:ResidentEvil:Albert Wesker|Albert Wesker]] was a Dark Knight.
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*In ''The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II'', there's a snowboard minigame that resembles the [[Snow Game]] from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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**There's a character called "Captain Claire" who looks like a mix between Lightning and Serah Farron appears in the ''Trails of Cold Steel'' series.
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**Fie Claussell's weapon of choice is a pair of gunswords. They resemble Lightning's Blazefire Saber gunblade.
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*In ''Duck Season'', there is an ending called Final Fiesta, wherein the main character sneaks out of bed to play a game called ''Final Fiesta II''. It uses the same text style on the game cartridge as the ''Final Fantasy'' games and similar text boxes in the game itself. It mostly seems to be styled after ''Final Fantasy II''.
   
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==Movies/Dramas==
====''[[w:c:square:Secret_of_Evermore|Secret of Evermore]]''====
 
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Charlie's Angels (film)|Charlie's Angels]]'', two boys are seen playing ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'', pretending it is a two-player game.
''Secret of Evermore'' is a game released by [[Square Co., Ltd.|Squaresoft]] in 1995 for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] featuring a young boy and a dog as its main characters. The game features several cameos by ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' characters and media:
 
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*In the film ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]]'', Scott says he learned the bass line from ''Final Fantasy II''. Scott then plays the bass line of "[[Battle Theme 1]]" from ''Final Fantasy IV'', which was once released as ''Final Fantasy II'' outside of Japan. [[Nobuo Uematsu]] is credited at the end of the film.
*[[Cecil Harvey|Cecil]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' as a secret NPC, running an inn and armor shop at Ebon Keep.
 
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*In the 2012 Disney animated film ''[[Wikipedia:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'', there is a graffiti that says "Aerith Lives" in Game Central Station (referring to Aerith Gainsborough from ''Final Fantasy VII'').
*[[Terra Branford|Terra]], [[Locke Cole|Locke]], [[Strago Magus|Strago]], [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]], and [[Umaro]], all famous from ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'', standing in the crowd at the coliseum.
 
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* In a Japanese drama, ''Nou ni Sumaho ga Umerareta'' episode 2, when Soma ask Orimo did he play RPG games, Orimo replies that he used to play a lot and he played ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' too.
*A rare item called the "[[Chocobo|Chocobo's Egg]]" which can increase the protagonist's maximum HP level.
 
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* In the 2018 film ''[[Wikipedia:Ready Player One (film)|Ready Player One]]'', an avatar is briefly seen riding a [[chocobo]] during the assault on Castle Anorak.
   
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==Television, anime and cartoons==
==== ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' ====
 
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[[File:Robot Chicken.jpg|thumb|I don't want fries with that, Cloud.]]
''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' was a game developed by [[Square Co., Ltd.|Squaresoft]], featuring light cameos of the ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series:
 
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*The TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Robot Chicken|Robot Chicken]]'' did a parody of ''Final Fantasy VII''. The first, called ''Final Fantasy Burger Chain'', featured Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and [[Yuffie Kisaragi|Yuffie]] as workers of a fast food restaurant chain owned by Sephiroth. A conflict Cloud has over forced overtime without pay results in the establishment destroyed by a summoned [[Meteor (Final Fantasy VII)|Meteor]]. Like in the game, the characters' dialogue is shown in a blue box at the top of the screen and a parodied version of "[[One-Winged Angel (theme)|One-Winged Angel]]" used. Tifa's English voice actress, [[Rachael Leigh Cook]], is one of the regular cast members on ''Robot Chicken''.
*[[Bahamut]] makes an appearance as a boss in Bowser's Keep as "Bahamutt."
 
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**''Robot Chicken'' made two more jokes using ''Final Fantasy VII'': one in a skit of the episode ''We Are a Humble Factory'', in a Ranma 1/2 parody where the Nerd fantasized himself with Tifa's body, and the other in the episode ''Fool's Goldfinger'', in which Cloud's [[crossdressing]] and spa scenes are used as lyrics in a musical.
[[File:Culex.png|thumb|140px|right|The battle against Culex]]
 
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[[File:PS3AddLightning.jpg|right|thumb|Lightning in an ad for the PlayStation 3.]]
*The most obvious ''Final Fantasy'' reference is '''Culex''', a secret boss found in Monstro Town. Culex seems to be particularly inspired by the ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' universe; he claims to be a [[Dark Knight]], and fights alongside four elemental [[Crystal (Term)|Crystals]]. During the battle with Culex, the theme "Battle 2" from ''Final Fantasy IV'' plays; the traditional [[Victory Fanfare]] plays after his defeat, and the [[Prelude]] plays as he departs from the world.
 
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*[[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning's]] [[Blazefire Saber]] [[Gunblade (weapon type)|gunblade]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]'' can be seen on a weapons rack among other weapons and guns in a live action video commercial for PlayStation, titled [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWkKKSckNk "Michael" - PS3 Long Live Play]. Lightning herself can be seen listening to a story told by [[w:c:uncharted:Nathan Drake|Nathan Drake]] from the ''[[w:c:uncharted|Uncharted]]'' series.
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*In an episode of the TV comedy, ''[[Wikipedia:Two and a Half Men|Two and a Half Men]]'', Jake begs Charlie throughout the show to take him to the video store to rent the new ''Final Fantasy''. When they are at the video store, the "Greatest Hits" ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' box was shown as the "new" ''Final Fantasy'', and at the end of the show, the theme that is playing is from ''Final Fantasy II'', not ''Final Fantasy X''.
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*One episode of the third season of ''[[Wikipedia:Captain N: The Game Master|Captain N: The Game Master]]'' is loosely based on the original ''Final Fantasy''. [[Matoya (Final Fantasy)|Matoya]], the [[Prince of Elfheim]], and [[Astos]] are featured.
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*In the TV show ''[[Wikipedia:Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island|Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island]]'', Coconut Fred parodies Cloud from ''Final Fantasy VII'', during the episode "Sir Nutalot". In the episode he must stop Butchy, who is depicted as Sephiroth.
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*In an episode of ''[[Wikipedia:Comedy Central Presents|Comedy Central Presents]]'', comedian Jackie Kashian refers to the [[Creator (Legend)|Creator]] from ''[[The Final Fantasy Legend]]'', describing the game's final battle as "the worst premise ever of any video game", though stated that regardless she continued trying for eight months to defeat the boss.
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*In the anime series ''[[Wikipedia:Welcome to the N.H.K.|NHK ni Youkoso!]]'' the show's main character discovers, and becomes obsessed with, an MMORPG that seems to be a parody of ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''. A further parody arrives in the form of a [[Mithra]]-like player whom the character falls in love with.
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*In the first episode of series one of the BBC Three comedy, ''[[Wikipedia:Coming of Age (BBC TV series)|Coming of Age]]'', Matt's first line is, "Alright mate. Brilliant night last night. Level 14 of ''Final Fantasy XII'', I'm a god" (based on the context of the line, it is possible the writer has mistakenly used the word "level" to refer to a stage, such as a stage from old Mario or similar games, rather than the level of a character gained via [[Experience Points|experience points]] one would normally find in ''Final Fantasy'' games. This would explain the show's character Matt acting so pleased with himself.).
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*In an episode of the CBS sitcom ''[[Wikipedia:The Big Bang Theory|The Big Bang Theory]]'', Sheldon and Leonard are robbed. When Sheldon is listing out the stolen items to the police officer, he mentions that ''[[Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy I]]'' through ''[[Final Fantasy IX|IX]]'' were all missing, along with other video games and consoles.
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*The anime series ''Hayate no Gotoku!'' makes countless references to a lot of games and anime, among them the ''Final Fantasy'' games. Examples include how Hayate "disguises" himself as [[Locke Cole|Locke]] from ''Final Fantasy VI'', and Nagi commenting how her school seems about as big as [[Vana'diel]] (the world of ''Final Fantasy XI'').
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*The cartoon series ''[[w:c:avatar:Avatar: The Last Airbender|Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' features creatures called "Ostrich-Horses", which are used in similar manner to chocobos as well as similar appearance.
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*In several episodes of ''[[Wikipedia:Code Monkeys|Code Monkeys]]'', Cloud can be seen walking across a street in Japan during Jerry's fantasy of life in Japan.
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[[File:SAO_Cactuar.png|thumb|right|An icon resembling a Cactuar in "Sword Art Online II".]]
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*In the third episode of ''Sword Art Online II'', a Gun Gale Online player is shown using an icon of a [[Cactuar]] in its iconic pose. The Cactuar is shown wearing sunglasses with a stalk growing from the top of its head.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei|Sayonara, Zetsubō-sensei]]'', an eyecatch parodies the classic ''Final Fantasy'' sideview battle. An episode also makes a minor mention about how the [[dressphere]]s in ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' are gaudy, overkilled decorations.
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*In the anime ''[[Wikipedia:Dog Days (anime)|Dog Days]]'', chocobos are used by the Galette Lion Army as mounts. Their Biscotti Republic counterpart is the Cellkull, which also appears similar to chocobos.
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[[File:SephirothBakuraCard.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Bakura shows off "his favorite card."]]
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*Sephiroth has a small cameo in the popular fan parody ''Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series''. When the other characters show off their favorite cards, Bakura (who is secretly a villain) holds up a card showing Sephiroth from ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'', before exclaiming "oops, wrong one", and holding up "Change of Heart", which depicts an angel.
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*In the episode "[[Wikipedia:Chuck Versus the A-Team|Chuck Versus the A-Team]]" of the television series ''[[Wikipedia:Chuck (TV series)|Chuck]]'', Chuck proposes that he and Sarah play ''Final Fantasy II'' on the SNES to help pass the time while they are without any missions to complete. Chuck also mentions that he and Morgan "devoured" the game one summer during their childhood.
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*In an episode of the animated sketch comedy series ''[[Wikipedia:Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'', ''The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess'', Tifa Lockhart from ''Final Fantasy VII'' appeared as a contestant, but was the second one voted off.
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*In another ''MAD'' episode called ''ArTHOR / The Big Fang Theory'', ''Final Fantasy'' appeared as "Finals Fantasy" with Cloud Strife, in his black wing costume from ''Kingdom Hearts'', fighting homework.
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*In another ''MAD'' episode called ''WWE Bought a Zoo / 2 Broke Powerpuff Girls'', Cloud advertises bran cereal.
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*In one episode from the web anime ''[[Wikipedia:Nyaruko: Crawling with Love|Haiyoru! Nyaruani]]'', [[Thanalan]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' can be seen in the background when Mahiro is talking about RPGs, complete with nannygoats and dodos.
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*Sephiroth made an appearance in the LeetStreet Boys music video for "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=189QSTKC5no Yuri the Only One]" dancing to the repeated lyrics of "Sephy's Mom has got it going on", a parody of the song "Stacy's Mom".
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[[File:D2B MV FF.jpg|thumb|The controversial music video.]]
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*In 2003, a Thai trio boy band [[Wikipedia:D2B (band)|D2B]] released a music video called "Jealousy", featuring one of the singers dressed as Squall Leonhart from ''Final Fantasy VIII''. The MV also has other ''Final Fantasy'' elements, such as airships and the famous [[Macalania Woods|Macalania]] pond romance scene from ''Final Fantasy X''. The MV received a lot of hate from ''Final Fantasy'' fans in Southeast Asia. Four months later, [[Wikipedia:Apichet Kittikorncharoen|Apichet Kittikorncharoen]], who dressed as Squall, was killed in a car accident in which he fell into a canal in [[Wikipedia:Bangkok|Bangkok]].
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*In the twentieth episode of ''Durarara!'', there is a poster featuring [[Snow Villiers|Snow]], Lightning, [[Sazh Katzroy|Sazh]], and [[Oerba Dia Vanille|Vanille]] from ''Final Fantasy XIII''.
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[[File:WWE New Day WM33.jpg|thumb|The New Day's ''Final Fantasy XIV'' inspired costumes.]]
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*[[Wikipedia:WWE|WWE]] wrestler [[Wikipedia:Xavier Woods|Xavier Woods]] is an avid gamer who runs a gaming channel on [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] called ''UpUpDownDown''. Woods is a fan of series, featuring it on the channel on several occasions and even owning a replica [[Buster Sword]]. He has on occasion incorporated his fandom into his WWE appearances alongside his stable [[Wikipedia:The New Day (wrestling)|The New Day]].
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**On the September 7, 2015 episode of ''[[Wikipedia:WWE Raw|WWE Raw]]'', Woods played the "Victory Fanfare" with a trombone. Woods played it again on ''[[Wikipedia:Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]]'' pay-per-view show on September 20, 2015.
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**The New Day again referenced ''Final Fantasy'' as hosts of ''[[Wikipedia:Wrestlemania 33|Wrestlemania 33]]'', which was sponsored by ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'', in particular the ''[[Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood|Stormblood]]'' expansion. To this end, Woods wore a [[Monk (Final Fantasy XIV)|Monk]] outfit, [[Wikipedia:Kofi Kingston|Kofi Kingston]] wore a [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy XIV)|Red Mage]] outfit, and [[Wikipedia:Big E Langston|Big E]] wore a [[Samurai (Final Fantasy XIV)|Samurai]] outfit, representing the expansion's two new jobs and the also heavily featured Monk. They also carried around stuffed [[moogle (race)|moogles]] and their ice cream cart was painted with a [[Fat Chocobo]].
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[[File:New Game! Fairies Story 3.png|thumb|''Fairies Story''.]]
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*In ''{{W|New Game!}}'', an anime about video game developers, they were developing a video game titled "Fairies Story 3". The poster of this game looks very similar to ''[[Bravely Default]]''. The logo of the game also resembles Hironobu Sakaguchi's ''{{W|The Last Story}}''<nowiki>'</nowiki> logo.
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Erased (manga)|Boku Dake ga Inai Machi]]'' episode 2, a group of students talk about video games. Osamu, one of the student in the group, says that Hiromi is a ''"Final Fantasy"'' fan.
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*Episode 6 of ''[[w:c:mazinger:Robot Girls Z|Robot Girls Z]]'' has Gre-chan quoting the text accompanying [[Neo Exdeath (Final Fantasy V)|Neo Exdeath]]'s [[Grand Cross (ability)|Grand Cross]] attack, "The laws of the universe mean nothing!"
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*In ''{{W|Toradora!}}'', Takasu Ryūji's pet parakeet says "kweh!" at the ending of episode 6.
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*In ''{{W|The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan|Nagato Yuki-chan no Shōshitsu}}'' OVA, a copy of ''Final Fantasy'' game was among the other PlayStation 2 games seen in Kyon's house where the members of literature club gathered to do their summer homework.
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[[File:Konosuba OP.png|thumb|The opening of ''Konosuba''.]]
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*In the opening of ''{{W|Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!|Kono Subarashī Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!}}'', there's a scene that resembles the infamous {{foot|bridge scene|[[File:Ffi-drawbridgescene.jpg|250px]]}} from the original ''Final Fantasy''.
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**The "Adventurer" job of Satō Kazuma works similar to the [[Freelancer]] job in ''Final Fantasy'' series, where he can equip any type of weapons and can use the abilities of other jobs.
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*In ''{{W|Eromanga-sensei}}'' episode 6, Izumi Masamune made a joke about his rival Senju Muramasa that Masamune is stronger than Muramasa in ''Final Fantasy''.
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[[File:Gamers! FFXV Used Copies.png|thumb|''Final Fantasy XV'' copies on a used game shelf.]]
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*In the opening of the seventh episode of ''{{W|Gamers!}}'', a save menu similar to the ''Final Fantasy'' series save screen was presented.
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**Another scene from ''Gamers!'' episode 8, there's a bunch of copies of ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]'' on the used games shelf.
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*The Onodera sisters from ''Nisekoi'' have haircuts resemble Lightning and Serah's hairstyles.
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*In ''Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu'', the death of Rem and her last moment with Subaru in episode 15 is similar to [[Miwa]] and [[Kurasame Susaya|Kurasame]] in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0 Side Story: The Reaper of the Icy Blade]]''.
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[[File:High Score Girl EP9 FFVI.png|thumb|''Final Fantasy VI'' appears in ''Hi Score Girl''.]]
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*In ''Hi Score Girl'' episode 2, the kids talk about ''Final Fantasy IV'' that's coming out in 1991.
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**In episode 9, ''Final Fantasy VI'' was shown as one of the games released in 1995.
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**In episode 12, the original ''Final Fantasy'' is among the Famicom games that Yaguchi and Ōno play while staying at an inn.
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**In episode 13, Ōno wins a copy of ''Final Fantasy VI'' from a shooting game stand at a summer festival in the town.
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[[File:Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san EP11 Cactuar.png|thumb|Sophie's Cactuar.]]
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*In ''Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san'' episode 11, a Cactuar made of styrofoam is among Sophie Twilight's collection.
   
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* In an isekai series ''Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken'', Rimuru Tempest and Yūki Kagurazaka, two characters who came from Japan, discuss about manga, anime, and video games from their previous lives. Rimuru said that ''Final Fantasy'' was released up to its 19th installment by the time he got transferred to the isekai world.
====''{{w|3D Dot Game Heroes}}''====
 
While not a Square Enix game, this game contains many references to RPGs in general and quite a few to various ''Final Fantasy'' games.
 
*A character will give the player a [[Ribbon]], saying that it "protects against diseases." This item is useless.
 
*The inventor in Raejack is named "Dic" - Cid backwards. At the end of the game, he explains he's working on [[Airship|a flying ship]].
 
*The town of Colneria is a reference to [[Cornelia (Final Fantasy)|Cornelia]], a town in the original ''Final Fantasy''.
 
*After finishing the first dungeon and crossing the bridge below it, a scene plays that is reminiscent of the scene that plays after crossing the bridge in ''Final Fantasy''.
 
*A scene in Ortega has a mage named Newmin sacrifice himself to allow you to receive the "Ultima Book" (which is useless) - a reference to [[Minwu]].
 
*Another scene in Ortega involves a man called Jose about to be crushed by a rock, a reference to [[Josef]].
 
*A sign can be found that reads "D3sidlroweht" - a reference to a puzzle which involved writing "The World is Square" backwards.
 
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* Kanami of ''Log Horizon, ''while her own character, is dressed and equipped like Tifa Lockhart.
==Books, Comics/Manga and Magazines==
 
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*In ''Great Teacher Onizuka'', Onizuka borrows ''Final Fantasy VII'', along with several other RPG-games from Noburo in Chapter 14
 
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==Books, comics/manga and magazines==
[[File:Quistis Legend of Mana.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An autographed photo of Quistis Trepe in ''Legend of Mana''.]]
 
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*In ''Great Teacher Onizuka'', Onizuka borrows ''Final Fantasy VII'', along with several other RPGs from Noboru in Chapter 14.
*In the manga "Midori no Hibi" ("Days of Midori"), Chapter 57, Page 5, panel three shows two incredibly ugly "women" dressed in very good [[Yuna]] and [[Rikku]] costumes.
 
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*In the manga ''Midori no Hibi'' ("Days of Midori"), Chapter 57, Page 5, panel three shows two ugly "women" dressed in [[Yuna]] and [[Rikku]] costumes.
*In the manga version of the anime "Hare+Guu", there is a running appearance of a young Aerith. She has her exact hairstyle and the exact outfit from the original game. When Hare goes to the city, there is a little girl in his class who looks exactly like a younger version of Aerith. The first time she was shown, she was in a completely different outfit but you knew it was her by the hair. But in every appearance after the first, she is wearing her traditional long dress and bolero jacket.
 
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*In the manga ''[[Wikipedia:Angel Sanctuary|Angel Sanctuary]]'' Kaori Yuki writes in her notes about her reaction to ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and her opinion on the graphics and Squall and [[Rinoa Heartilly|Rinoa's]] relationship.
[[File:FF Cast in Kingdom Hearts.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Yuffie, Cid, Aerith, and Leon in the manga adaptation of ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'']]
 
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[[File:Descendants of Darkness cameo.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' player party in the background of ''Descendants of Darkness''.]]
*In Shiro Amano's manga adaptation of the video game ''Seiken Densetsu'' (called ''[[w:c:mana:Legend of Mana|Legend of Mana]]'' in English), [[Quistis Trepe]] gets a recurring cameo as the main character's idol and fanboy obsession, but in the original translation her name was mistranslated into "Kistis Tulip". The main character of the manga, Toto, collects everything involving her including fake autographed photos and life-sized dolls. He even attempted to defeat three evil dragons with the request of meeting Quistis in person as payment.
 
*In the manga ''[[Wikipedia:Angel Sanctuary|Angel Sanctuary]]'' Kaori Yuki writes in her notes about her reaction to ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' and her opinion on the graphics and Squall and Rinoa's relationship.
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*In the manga ''[[Wikipedia:Descendants of Darkness|Descendants of Darkness]]'' Cloud, Tifa, Vincent, [[Cait Sith (Final Fantasy VII)|Cait Sith]] and Red XIII appear in the background of Volume 3, Chapter 1.
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*In the manga ''[[w:c:fruitsbasket|Fruits Basket]]'', author [[Wikipedia:Natsuki Takaya|Natsuki Takaya]] often writes about her video game fandom, especially of the ''Final Fantasy'' series, in side columns and author's notes, such as her reaction to [[Aerith's death|Aerith's ultimate fate]] in ''Final Fantasy VII''. During 2000, she often wrote about her anticipation of ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' being released that year.
*In the manga ''[[Wikipedia:Descendants of Darkness|Descendants of Darkness]]'' Cloud, Tifa, Vincent, Cait Sith and Red XIII appear in the background of Volume 3, Chapter 1.
 
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*In the ''[[Wikipedia:Genshiken|Genshiken]]'' manga, several characters cosplay as ''Final Fantasy'' characters on different occasions, including Yuffie, Tifa, [[Beatrix]] and [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]].
*In the manga adaption of ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', [[Squall Leonhart|Squall]], with his name changed to Leon, [[Yuffie Kisaragi|Yuffie]], [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith]], [[Cid Highwind|Cid]], [[Tidus]], [[Wakka]], [[Selphie Tilmitt|Selphie]], and [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]] all make their respected appearances as they do in the game. In the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' adaptation, the same characters, as well as [[Seifer Almasy|Seifer]], [[Fujin]] (with her name shortened to Fuu), [[Raijin]] (with his name shortened to Rai), [[Vivi Ornitier|Vivi]], and [[Sephiroth]] appear as well.
 
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*In the first chapter of the manga ''[[Wikipedia:Cage of Eden|Cage of Eden]]'', Sengoku Akira meets a giant bird "[[Wikipedia:Gastornis|Diatryma]]" on the mysterious island and said that it looks like a chocobo.
[[File:Descendants of Darkness cameo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The player party from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' in the background of ''Descendants of Darkness''.]]
 
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[[File:Cage of Eden FF Reference.jpg|thumb|150px|The protagonist of ''Cage of Eden'' plays ''Final Fantasy''.]]
*[[w:c:whentheycry:Ryukishi07|Ryukishi07]], creator of the visual novel and manga ''{{w|Higurashi no Naku Koro ni}}'', is a self-proclaimed fan of ''Final Fantasy V''. His pen name originated from Lenna — "07" in Japanese can be pronounced as "reinana", and "Ryukishi" means "dragoon". It's also loosely the basis for the ''Higurashi'' character, Rena Ryugu.
 
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*Another reference from ''Cage of Eden'', in chapter 4, Sengoku picks up a PSP and play ''Final Fantasy'' game on it. He also compares Akagami Rion to a red mage, Mariya Shirou to a black mage, Ōmori Kanako to a white mage, and thinks that he himself is a useless person who has no role in the party.
*In the manga ''[[w:c:fruitsbasket|Fruits Basket]]'', author [[Wikipedia:Natsuki Takaya|Natsuki Takaya]] often writes about her video game fandom, especially of the ''Final Fantasy'' series, in side columns and author's notes, such as her reaction to [[Aerith Gainsborough|Aerith's]] ultimate fate in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. During 2000, she often wrote about her anticipation of ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' being released that year.
 
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*The comic book series ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim|Scott Pilgrim]]'' refers to multiple video games, one of which being the ''Final Fantasy'' series. One specific occasion is when the hero, Scott, is depressed and lying on the floor of his apartment and his roommate Wallace says "Did you find out about how I accidentally saved over your game in ''Final Fantasy''? No, last time that happened you were totally crying..." There is also a plot later in the series where Scott does not truly remember his own past and must come to terms with who he really is, reminiscent of Cloud Strife from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
*The manga {{w|Genshiken}} also features some Tifa and Yuffie cosplay. This time done by two of the mangas main characters.
 
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*In the ''Scott Pilgrim'' series, during a party a robot appears with the phrase "Robot-01 has joined the party!" A phrase commonly used when a new player character joins the group.
*The comic book series ''[[w:c:scottpilgrim|Scott Pilgrim]]'' references multiple video games, one of which being the ''Final Fantasy'' series. One specific occasion is when the hero, Scott, is depressed and lying on the floor of his apartment and his roommate Wallace says "Did you find out about how I accidentally saved over your game in ''Final Fantasy''? No, last time that happened you were totally crying..." There is also a plot later in the series where Scott does not truly remember his own past and must come to terms with who he really is, reminiscent of [[Cloud Strife]] from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
 
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*Scott Pilgrim's flashbacks to him telling Kim (before the memory was corrected with Lisa) that he was moving to Toronto is reminiscent of the flashback Cloud has of telling Tifa he was joining SOLDIER.
*In the Scott Pilgrim series, during a party a robot appears with the phrase "Robot-01 has joined the party!" A phrase commonly used when a new player character joins the group.
 
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*In the first issue of the manga ''Excel Saga'', at the end are two ''yonkoma'' (4 cell manga) titled "Scenes from the Personal Life of Rikdo Koshi". In the second ''yonkoma'', the author talks about ''Tomb Raider'' first, and closes with the line "Goddamnit... This is keeping me from playing FF".
*When gaining the power of understanding Scott Pilgrim's sword has an uncanny resemblance to [[Cloud Strife]]'s [[Buster Sword]].
 
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*In the Brazilian Comics ''Turma da Mônica Jovem'' (Monica's Teen Gang) there is a MMORPG character by the name of "Céufiroti o anjo de uma asa só" (Ceufiroti the One-winged Angel), who is a parody of Sephiroth from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
*In the first issue of the manga Excel Saga, at the end are two yonkoma (4 cell manga) titled 'Scenes from the Personal Life of Rikdo Koshi'. In the second yonkoma, the author talks about Tomb Raider first, and closes with the line "Goddamnit... This is keeping me from playing FF."
 
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*In the second page of chapter 31 of ''Black Cat'', Cactuars appear in the background when the main character Train is talking to Rinslet. The manga's artist, Kentarou Yabuki, also made his personal rendition of [[Rydia]], [[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Garnet]], Yuna that he posted on Pixiv.net.
===Ken Akamatasu===
 
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*The main character of Scott Lynch's ''The Lies of Locke Lamora'' is named after [[Locke Cole]] from ''Final Fantasy VI''.
[[File:LoveHina Squall and Rinoa.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Squall and Rinoa in the background of ''Love Hina'']][[File:AkamatsuFF7.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Final Fantasy VII cast]]
 
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*In ''[[Wikipedia:Kissxsis|Kissxsis]]'', Yūzuki Kiryū is a big fan of the ''Final Fantasy'' series (called "Fire Fantasy" in the anime).
*In Ken Akamatsu's acclaimed manga, ''[[Wikipedia:Love Hina|Love Hina]]'', [[Squall Leonhart|Squall]] and [[Rinoa Heartilly|Rinoa]] make a guest appearance in Volume 3, page 33, frame 6. The pair are seen walking out of a gaming plaza as Keitaro, the protagonist of the series, and Naru, the love interest, careen into a stack of plush mascot toys possibly meant for delivery to said gaming plaza. They proceed to regard the two and the devastation with bewildering astonishment.
 
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*The manga ''[[Wikipedia:Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches|Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches]]'' drawn some plot inspirations from ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''. The story is about a group of students of Suzaki High who have magical powers. The other key plots are including memory losses and a character with alias "Akashic Recorder" who keeps recording events happening in the school. Seiryu and Genbu highschool are also mentioned.
*In the same manga, one major recurring character, Mutsumi Otohime, arguably resembles ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' character [[Aerith Gainsborough]], and has even worn a similar dress during one chapter.
 
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**Itō Miyabi once shows a rock to her fellow Supernatural Studies Club members and claims it to be a "materia stone", a fragment of the "Crystal of Mystery" from the ancient civilization.
*Finally, in Chapter 113 of ''Love Hina'', when Keitaro defeats the kendo girl Motoko Aoyama, using the same technique she often deals to him, he compares it to the [[Lancet]] ability of ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'''s [[Kimahri Ronso]], which absorbs a small amount of HP and MP and sometimes, the ability of a monster.
 
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**After Yamada becomes the Seventh Witch, Odagiri tries to become an assistant of the Seventh Witch of the opposite group, in order to gain the privilege to not forget about Yamada who she loves. This resembles when Machina Kunagiri becomes a l'Cie of the enemy nation so he will never forget about Rem Tokimiya.
*In Chapter 32 Page 2, [[w:c:lovehina:Sarah McDougal|Sarah]] is seen balancing a lot of artifacts on Keitaro's head, one of these being a Cactuar made out of clay. In Chapter 39, page 6, Kaolla also ties a Cactuar out of a Cherry stalk.
 
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*In ''Deus Ex: Black Light'', the prequel novel to ''[[Wikipedia:Deus Ex: Mankind Divided|Deus Ex: Mankind Divided]]'', the character Francis Pritchard uses the password "Aerith Lives" to disable security in his hideout.
* During the Molmol arc, Naru Narusegawa wears an outfit that is very similar to [[Rinoa Heartilly]]. Earlier in the same arc Kaolla Su also wears an outfit that bears strong resemblances to [[Rikku]]'s outfit from ''Final Fantasy X''.
 
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*In ''Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari'', there are bird monsters called "Philorial" that resemble the chocobos. They can be used as a mount, a carriage puller, and their signature attack is a kick similar to the [[Chocobo Kick]].
*There are some parallels that indicate that Shinmeiryu (God's Cry School) techniques are similar to [[Sephiroth]]'s. Practitioners even wield a nodachi as their common weapon; a 1.5 to 2 meter long sword that Sephiroth's [[Masamune]] was based upon.
 
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*In ''Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi'' series of light novel and manga, the protagonist who is the Healing Hero is named "Keyaru" (ケヤル) who later changes his name to "Keyaruga" (ケヤルガ). These names alluded to the healing spell Cure and Curaga. Meanwhile, the lead female character, the Magic Hero is named Flare (フレア) who later changes her name to Freya (フレイヤ), alluding to the offensive spell Flare and Flareja.
*Another of Akamatsu's works; [[Wikipedia:Negima! Magister Negi Magi|Negima! Magister Negi Magi]], shows Yue drinking a beverage called ''Last Elixir'' which has been noted as being a reference to ''Final Fantasy''. Also in Negima, issue six, chapter 91, first page panel three, when Negi and Kotaro visit Chisame at a cosplay event, there are two cosplayers dressed like [[Tifa Lockhart|Tifa]] and [[Yuffie Kisaragi|Yuffie]].
 
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*Also in ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', the character [[w:c:negima:Jack Rakan|Jack Rakan]] is very similar both in backstory, weapon choice and appearance to [[Jecht]] from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
 
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===Ken Akamatsu===
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[[File:LoveHina Squall and Rinoa.jpg|right|thumb|100px|Squall and Rinoa in the background of ''Love Hina''.]][[File:AkamatsuFF7.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The ''Final Fantasy VII'' cast. Not actually by Akamatsu but his former assistant Magi, who contributed to the same works.]]
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*In Ken Akamatsu's acclaimed manga, ''[[Wikipedia:Love Hina|Love Hina]]'', Squall and Rinoa from ''Final Fantasy VIII'' make a guest appearance in Volume 3, page 33, frame 6. The pair is seen walking out of a gaming plaza as Keitaro, the protagonist of the series, and Naru, the love interest, careen into a stack of plush mascot toys possibly meant for delivery to said gaming plaza. They proceed to regard the two and the devastation with astonishment.
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**One major recurring character, Mutsumi Otohime, resembles ''Final Fantasy VII'' character Aerith Gainsborough, and has even worn a similar dress during one chapter.
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**In Chapter 113, when Keitaro defeats the kendo girl Motoko Aoyama, using the same technique she often deals to him, he compares it to the [[Lancet]] ability of [[Kimahri Ronso]] from ''Final Fantasy X'', which absorbs a small amount of HP and MP and sometimes, the ability of a monster.
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**During the Molmol arc, Naru Narusegawa wears an outfit similar to [[Rinoa Heartilly]] from ''Final Fantasy VIII''. Earlier in the same arc Kaolla Su also wears an outfit that bears strong resemblances to [[Rikku]]'s outfit from ''Final Fantasy X''.
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**There are some parallels that indicate that Shinmeiryu (God's Cry School) techniques are similar to Sephiroth's. Practitioners even wield a nodachi as their common weapon; a 1.5 to 2 meter long sword that Sephiroth's Masamune was based upon.
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**Sometimes mistaken for a reference in the West, in Chapter 32 Page 2, [[w:c:lovehina:Sarah McDougal|Sarah]] is seen balancing a lot of artifacts on Keitaro's head, one of these being a haniwa, a clay figure the Cactuar is based on. In Chapter 39, page 6, Kaolla also ties a haniwa out of a cherry stalk.
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*Another of Akamatsu's works, ''[[Wikipedia:Negima! Magister Negi Magi|Negima! Magister Negi Magi]]'', shows Yue drinking a beverage called Last Elixir, which has been noted as being a reference to ''Final Fantasy''. Also in Negima, issue six, chapter 91, fifth page panel three, when Negi and Kotaro visit Chisame at a cosplay event, there are two cosplayers dressed like Tifa and Yuffie.
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**Also in ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', the character [[w:c:negima:Jack Rakan|Jack Rakan]] is similar both in backstory, weapon choice and appearance to [[Jecht]] from ''Final Fantasy X''.
 
*Ken Akamatasu has also drawn various sketches of ''Final Fantasy'' characters; including a [[Mithra]], a [[Tarutaru]] and the ''Final Fantasy VII'' cast.
 
*Ken Akamatasu has also drawn various sketches of ''Final Fantasy'' characters; including a [[Mithra]], a [[Tarutaru]] and the ''Final Fantasy VII'' cast.
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*Akamatsu employs several assistants who put out their own fanart and doujinshi with varying degrees of similar art styles. His former chief assistant, Magi, often gets his work misattributed to Akamatsu himself in the West where people cannot read the accompanying text. Since the assistants also contribute to character designs and backgrounds, there is some muddying in who is responsible for which reference.
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==Webcomics==
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[[File:8BitCloud.JPG|right|70px|Cloud's sprite.]]
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*''[[8-Bit Theater]]'' is a ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' based webcomic, which follows the story of the original game, starring a Fighter, a Thief, a Black Mage, and a Red Mage. The comic is one of the most famous "unofficial" ''Final Fantasy'' products, and many North American fans, in particular, often attribute the personalities of the characters in the comic to the Warriors of Light from the original ''Final Fantasy'' (the Fighter/Warrior as a lovable, sword-loving oaf, the Black Mage going between being a voice of common sense and murderousness, the White Mage being the most grounded, etc.)
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**Cloud makes [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2001/04/20/episode-018-weve-all-been-there/ a brief cameo] in two strips of the webcomic as a potential Light Warrior. He is represented by a Fighter sprite, modified to fit his color scheme and to include his distinctive hair. His attempts to prove his skills to Fighter include using an overly-long and flashy summon sequence to summon a chocobo, and showing off the Buster Sword, which is too heavy for him to hold and falls on top of him. After the latter, Fighter rejects him as a Light Warrior.
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**''8-Bit Theater'' also includes a sport called [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2007/04/28/episode-839-wide-world-of-sports/ Drownball], a parody of [[blitzball]] from ''Final Fantasy X'' whose goal is to be the first to drown. The [http://www.nuklearpower.com/2007/04/26/episode-838-no-air-down-there/ preceding strip] refers to winning a race in 0:00 seconds and playing 50 rounds of Drownball to obtain an ultimate weapon, parodying the means that two of the [[Celestial Weapon]] sigils are obtained in ''Final Fantasy X''.
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*The ''[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0435.html Order of the Stick]'' comic series [http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0388.html Episode 388], the characters Elan and Thog disguise themselves as Locke and [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)|Mog]] from ''Final Fantasy VI'' so they can get aboard the ''[[Blackjack (Final Fantasy VI)|Blackjack]]'' to head to Azure City. However, [[Terra Branford|Terra]] and [[Edgar Roni Figaro|Edgar]] are suspicious of them when they use the term "Resurrect" to describe a [[Phoenix Down]] and throw them overboard.
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*''[http://smbhq.com/nc Neglected Mario Characters]'' features many ''Final Fantasy'' characters, most notably [[Kefka Palazzo|Kefka]] and [[Celes Chere|Celes]] from ''Final Fanatsy VI'' in the "Mario Busters" series.
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*''[http://vgcats.com VGCats]'' has several episodes relating to chocobo raising, ''Final Fantasy VII'', ''Final Fantasy XI'', and ''Final Fantasy XII''. There is also an episode where it is claimed that chocobo meat, along with moogle pom-poms are sold by an establishment called "Kentucky [[Firaga (ability)|Firaga]] [[Chocobo]]", a pun on [[Wikipedia:KFC|Kentucky Fried Chicken]], an American fast food fried chicken franchise.
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**The name of one of the characters in the online comic ''VG Cats'', Aeris, refers to Aerith, based on her name in the English language version of ''Final Fantasy VII''.
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*The comic ''[http://www.vgcats.com/ffxi/ Adventure Log]'' is about a Mithra named Kiro's journeys in Vana'diel, the world of ''Final Fantasy XI''.
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*''[http://www.threepanelsoul.com/ Three Panel Soul]'' has a couple of comics about the writers' ''Final Fantasy XI'' characters.
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*The flash comic ''[http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/ff7/ Weebl and Bob]'' on December 10th, 2002, released an episode that was a satire of ''Final Fantasy VII''. It featured Cloud, Aerith, a chocobo, and a [[random encounter]].
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*The webcomic ''[http://gameworld.smackjeeves.com/ Gameworld]'' and its side series ''[http://gameworld-redirect.smackjeeves.com/ Gameworld Gaiden Re-Direct]'' contain characters from many of the ''Final Fantasy'' games as main and secondary characters alongside several original characters called Outsiders. It also has references to other Square Enix properties.
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*YouTube user [http://www.youtube.com/user/lasagnacat lasagnacat] is known for his video parodies of Jim Davis' Garfield comic strip. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yELOiYgR2aI One of the parodies] is set on a ''Final Fantasy VI'' medley, complete with the battle scene and theme.
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*The webcomic ''[http://www.penny-arcade.com/ Penny Arcade]'' had one of the main characters dressing his hair in a similar manner that Cloud has his hair. This is evidenced by the other main character saying "Nice hair, Cloud".
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*The webcomic ''[http://www.rpgworldcomic.com/ RPG World]'' is a parody of JRPG games, mostly ''Final Fantasy VII''. It focuses around what main characters think about most of the game mechanics. The comic ended in June 2007.
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*Greyscale copies of several notable ''Final Fantasy'' weapons appear in ''[http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6 Homestuck]'', including the [[Buster Sword]] (referred to by name [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=002472 here]), as well as the [[Revolver (Final Fantasy VIII)|Revolver]], [[Fusion Sword]]s, [[Lion Heart (weapon)|Lion Heart]] (all [http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=002495 here]) and the [[Caladbolg]] ([http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6&p=003727 used] to create the "Sord.....", which resembles a (deliberately poor quality) jpeg drawing of the Caladbolg).
   
 
==Real world==
 
==Real world==
 
[[File:Kari Lehtonen Rikku Helmet.jpg|120px|right]][[File:SquallCloudCola.jpg|right|120px]]
 
[[File:Kari Lehtonen Rikku Helmet.jpg|120px|right]][[File:SquallCloudCola.jpg|right|120px]]
 
*Founder of thatgamecompany and game designer Xinghan Chen, famous for ''Flow'' and ''Flower'', uses the name Jenova Chen in his work.
 
*Founder of thatgamecompany and game designer Xinghan Chen, famous for ''Flow'' and ''Flower'', uses the name Jenova Chen in his work.
*The 2004 Summer Olympics' women's synchronized swimming event had one team swimming to [[Liberi Fatali]].
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*The 2004 Summer Olympics' women's synchronized swimming event had one team swimming to "[[Liberi Fatali]]", the opening theme of ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
*Professional wrestler [[Wikipedia:Chris Sabin|Chris Sabin]] got his namesake from the ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' character [[Sabin Rene Figaro|Sabin]].
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*Professional wrestler [[Wikipedia:Chris Sabin|Chris Sabin]] got his namesake from the ''Final Fantasy VI'' character [[Sabin Rene Figaro|Sabin]].
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*Another professional wrestler [[Wikipedia:Kenny Omega|Kenny Omega]] created his ring name based on [[Omega Weapon (enemy)|Omega Weapon]] and his finishing move is called "[[One-Winged Angel (theme)|One-Winged Angel]]".
*Goaltender [[Wikipedia:Kari Lehtonen|Kari Lehtonen]], during his tenure with the NHL team Atlanta Thrashers, has worn a mask featuring [[Yuna]] and [[Rikku]] from ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. He admits he's never played a ''Final Fantasy'' game and just thought the characters "looked cool" when he saw them in a commercial.
 
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*Goaltender [[Wikipedia:Kari Lehtonen|Kari Lehtonen]], during his tenure with the NHL team Atlanta Thrashers, has worn a mask featuring Yuna and Rikku from ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. He admits he's never played a ''Final Fantasy'' game and just thought the characters "looked cool" when he saw them in a commercial.
*In 2000, a 16-year-old Spaniard boy killed his parents and his sister with a katana, proclaiming to be on "another avenging mission by [[Squall Leonhart]]"<ref>http://www.elmundo.es/2000/04/04/sociedad/04N0071.html</ref>.
 
*In 2000, Coca-Cola in Japan released a [[List of Final Fantasy and Coca-Cola Marketing Campaigns|limited edition glass bottle]] with the images of Squall Leonhart and [[Cloud Strife]] each drinking the product.
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*In 2000, Coca-Cola in Japan released a [[Final Fantasy and Coca-Cola marketing campaigns|limited edition glass bottle]] with the images of Squall Leonhart and Cloud Strife each drinking the product.
*6-piece American Post-hardcore band [[Wikipedia:A Skylit Drive|A Skylit Drive]]'s CD [[Wikipedia:Wires...and_the_Concept_of_Breathing|Wires...and the Concept of Breathing]] has multiple references to the Final Fantasy series:
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*Six-piece American Post-hardcore band [[Wikipedia:A Skylit Drive|A Skylit Drive]]'s CD ''[[Wikipedia:Wires...and the Concept of Breathing|Wires...and the Concept of Breathing]]'' has multiple references to the ''Final Fantasy'' series:
:*The song "I'm Not a Thief, I'm a Treasure Hunter" is a quote from [[Locke Cole]] of ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''.
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:*The song "I'm Not a Thief, I'm a Treasure Hunter" is a quote from Locke Cole of ''Final Fantasy VI''.
:*The song "Knights of the Round" is [[Knights of the Round (Summon)|a summon]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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:*The song "Knights of the Round" is [[Knights of the Round (summon)|a summon]] in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
:*The song "Balance" quotes the story ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' in the chorus.
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:*The song "Balance" quotes the story ''Final Fantasy X'' in the chorus.
:*The song "All It Takes for Your Dreams to Come True" is a quote from the [[President Shinra]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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:*The song "All It Takes for Your Dreams to Come True" is a quote from the [[President Shinra]] in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
:*The song "This Isn't the End" is a quote from [[Aerith Gainsborough]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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:*The song "This Isn't the End" is a quote from Aerith Gainsborough in ''Final Fantasy VII''.
:*The song "In the Beginning There Was Void" and "Pursuit Lets Wisdom Ride The Wind" are quotes from ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
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:*The song "In the Beginning There Was Void" and "Pursuit Lets Wisdom Ride The Wind" are quotes from ''Final Fantasy V''.
*American metalcore band [[Wikipedia:Still Remains|Still Remains]] has a song called Avalanche on their cd [[Wikipedia:The Serpent|The Serpent]]. The lyrics, as well as the title, are both based on Final Fantasy VII.
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*American metalcore band [[Wikipedia:Still Remains|Still Remains]] has a song called "Avalanche" on their CD [[Wikipedia:The Serpent (album)|The Serpent]]. The lyrics, as well as the title, are based on ''Final Fantasy VII''.
*The Japanese metal band CROW'SCLAW have produced 2 albums of ''Final Fantasy'' remixes. These are their self-titled album and the album "Battlefield 1987". <ref>http://www.crowsclaw.info/disco.php</ref>
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*The Japanese metal band CROW'SCLAW have produced two albums of ''Final Fantasy'' remixes. These are their self-titled album and the album ''Battlefield 1987''.<ref>http://www.crowsclaw.info/disco.php</ref>
*In July 2009, [http://www.thespeedgamers.com/ TheSpeedGamers], an American charity group, conducted a [[TheSpeedGamers Final Fantasy Marathon|''Final Fantasy'' marathon]] in Dallas, Texas to raise money for children with severe Autism. They raised more than $50,000 USD.
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*In July 2009, [http://www.thespeedgamers.com/ TheSpeedGamers], an American charity group, conducted a [[TheSpeedGamers Final Fantasy Marathon|''Final Fantasy'' marathon]] in Dallas, Texas to raise money for children with severe autism. They raised more than US$50,000.
*Also in July 2009, Japanese rock/pop musician Gackt played the Victory Fanfare in his commercially very successful concert tour "Réquiem et Reminiscence II" during [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVTCsDkh2tQ live performances of the song Koakuma Heaven].
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*Also in July 2009, Japanese rock/pop musician [[Gackt]] played the "Victory Fanfare" in his commercially successful concert tour "Réquiem et Reminiscence II" during [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVTCsDkh2tQ live performances of the song Koakuma Heaven].
**Gackt has also had a long-standing relationship with the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise, most especially the ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' compilation; in the music video for his song ''Vanilla'', his hair style is notably similar to that of Cloud Strife in ''[[Advent Children]]''; he was the visual basis for the character Genesis in ''[[Crisis Core]]'', and as such, has appeared in many promotional materials and events for the game and series; and he performed two songs for ''[[Dirge of Cerberus]]''. He has also allegedly collaborated with Tetsuya Nomura to create lines of high fashion, both inside and outside of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Gackt's visual style, especially in outfits designed for specific songs, has often been seen as inspired by ''Final Fantasy'' characters, both loosely and directly.
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**Gackt has also had a long-standing relationship with the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise, most especially the ''Final Fantasy VII'' compilation; in the music video for his song "Vanilla", his hair style is similar to that of Cloud Strife in ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''; he was the visual basis for, and Japanese voice actor of, the character [[Genesis Rhapsodos]] in ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'', and as such, has appeared in many promotional materials and events for the game and series; and he performed two songs for ''[[Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-]]''. He has also allegedly collaborated with Tetsuya Nomura to create lines of high fashion, both inside and outside of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Gackt's visual style, especially in outfits designed for specific songs, has often been seen as inspired by ''Final Fantasy'' characters, both loosely and directly.
*The duo Duane and Brando created a rap song chronicling the events of the original ''Final Fantasy''. You can view it [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cotxWcddpIU here].
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*The duo Duane and Brando created a rap song chronicling the events of the original ''Final Fantasy''. It can be viewed [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cotxWcddpIU here].
 
*A user on YouTube known as [http://www.youtube.com/user/brentalfloss brentalfloss] has added lyrics to many video game themes, two of which include the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8NsnLfIAcs Victory Fanfare] and the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRDrWp0ZRyc Opening Theme].
 
*A user on YouTube known as [http://www.youtube.com/user/brentalfloss brentalfloss] has added lyrics to many video game themes, two of which include the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8NsnLfIAcs Victory Fanfare] and the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRDrWp0ZRyc Opening Theme].
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/hyadain2525 Hyadain], a Japanese user on NicoNico Douga and Youtube, has made his own remixes to many video game themes, including those of Final Fantasy like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&feature=related the Four Archfiends Theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_L_ICcDQI Ultros Boogie], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9nhpZc2x8 Rap de Chocobo] and many others.
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/hyadain2525 Hyadain], a Japanese user on NicoNico Douga and YouTube, has made his own remixes to many video game themes, including those of ''Final Fantasy'' like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&feature=related the Four Archfiends Theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_L_ICcDQI Ultros Boogie], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9nhpZc2x8 Rap de Chocobo] and many others.
*A number of pieces from ''Final Fantasy'' have been used in "Nico Nico Medleys" that originated on Nico Nico Douga. [[Final Fantasy (Theme)|The opening theme]] and [[Kefka Palazzo#Music and Sound|Kefka's Theme]] are the most popular. <ref>http://kumikyoku.rintaun.net/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Theme</ref>
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*A number of pieces from ''Final Fantasy'' have been used in "Nico Nico Medleys" that originated on Nico Nico Douga. [[Final Fantasy (theme)|The opening theme]] and [[Kefka Palazzo#Music and Sound|Kefka's Theme]] are the most popular.<ref>http://kumikyoku.rintaun.net/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Theme</ref>
*''Final Fantasy VII'' and ''Final Fantasy Tactics'' appeared in Smithsonian Art of Video Games exhibit held between March 18 and September 30 2012.
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*''Final Fantasy VII'' and ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' appeared in Smithsonian Art of Video Games exhibit held between March 18 and September 30, 2012.
*American band Blood on the Dance Floor has a song called The Untouchables which features lines from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children: "Embrace your dreams-Protect your honor" and "Have faith in me, your Final Fantasy." One of the two singers also has tattoos of all the Final Fantasy VII characters on his left arm.
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*American band [[Wikipedia:Blood on the Dance Floor (duo)|Blood on the Dance Floor]] has a song called "The Untouchables" which features lines from ''Final Fantasy VII Advent Children'': "Embrace your dreams-Protect your honor" and "Have faith in me, your Final Fantasy". One of the two singers also has tattoos of all the ''Final Fantasy VII'' characters on his left arm.
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*English Vloggers danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil often use "Victory Fanfare" and various other ''Final Fantasy VII'' pieces in their videos.
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*In Tokyo, a [http://pasela.co.jp/paselabo_shop/ff_eorzea/ ''Final Fantasy''-themed cafe] called "[[Eorzea Cafe]]" was open on July 31, 2014, modeled after [[Gridania#Carline Canopy|Gridania's Carline Canopy]].<ref>http://kotaku.com/tokyos-new-final-fantasy-cafe-is-beautiful-1613179423</ref>
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*Michael Clifford of the Australian pop-rock band [[Wikipedia:5 Seconds of Summer|5 Seconds of Summer]] has a tattoo of the [[Zanarkand Abes]] symbol on his elbow. Zanarkand Abes is a blitzball team in ''Final Fantasy X''.
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*American heavy metal band [[Wikipedia:Trivium (band)|Trivium]] has used "Divinity I" as an opener for their shows, followed by "[[One-Winged Angel (theme)|One-Winged Angel]]" as an outro of their shows.<ref>http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/trivium/2014/hq-complex-adelaide-australia-6bcd8ece.html</ref>
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*{{W|Drake (musician)|Drake}}'s 2018 album "{{W|Scorpion (Drake album)|Scorpion}}" featured a song titled "Final Fantasy" as the twelfth track of the B side album.
   
 
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Public advertisement of Final Fantasy XIII.

The Final Fantasy series has had many references in popular culture throughout its existence.

Other Square Enix projects

Tobal 2 Chocobo

Chocobos in Tobal 2.

Final Fantasy XXVII

The Final Fantasy XXVII poster from Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

  • In Tobal 2 a chocobo is obtainable as a combatant.
  • In Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a game published by Square Enix, posters for "Final Fantasy XXVII" (FFXXVII deus ex) can be found on various walls.
  • In the manga version of the anime Hare+Guu, there is a running appearance of a young Aerith Gainsborough. She has her exact hairstyle and the outfit from Final Fantasy VII. When Hare goes to the city, there is a little girl in his class who looks like a younger version of Aerith. The first time she is shown, she is in a different outfit, but one can tell it is her by the hair. In every appearance after the first, she is wearing Aerith's traditional long dress and bolero jacket.
  • Ryukishi07, creator of the visual novel and manga Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, is a self-proclaimed fan of Final Fantasy V. His pen name originated from Lenna—"07" in Japanese can be pronounced as "reinana", and "Ryukishi" means "dragoon". It's also loosely the basis for the Higurashi character, Rena Ryugu.
  • In Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, on Elicoor II, Fayt meets a flower girl named Ameena who is dressed like Aerith Gainsborough. Like Aerith, Ameena meets a rather unfortunate end.
  • An artwork of Cloud and Aerith by Yoshitaka Amano titled "Tranquility (Yoshitaka Amano's "Tranquility".)" is shown on a wall in one scene of Parasite Eve. That picture was created by Amano to be used as a cover for the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack. A large banner picturing a chocobo hangs over the entrance to the American Museum of Natural History. Inside, a chocobo skeleton can be found inside an exhibit about primitive species.
Parasite Eve Chocobo

The chocobo banner in Parasite Eve.

  • In Parasite Eve II, there is a laboratory where Aya Brea tries to use a computer infected with a virus called "Fatekeeper". The anti-virus, "Cloud", is found inside the September issue of a magazine called "Aeris".
Xenogears Tifa Poster

A poster of Tifa can be seen on the wall.

  • In an Easter Egg in Xenogears, the player can spot a poster of Tifa Lockhart on the wall in Solaris. Her stance is the same as her artwork (Tifa-FFVIIArt) for Final Fantasy VII.
  • In Mario Hoops 3-on-3, a Square Enix developed game, Ninja, White Mage, Black Mage, Moogle, and Cactuar are unlockable playable characters. There's also a Bomb going around at Bowser Castle Court, a desert court infested with cactuars, a court within a Malboro garden, and a chocobo as a basket backboard in the Airship Court.
  • In The World Ends with You, several pins and their psychs are named for Final Fantasy summons and their signature moves: Tin Pin Golem, Tin Pin Shiva, Tin Pin Ifrit (and Tin Pin Hellfire), and Tin Pin Bahamut. There is also an item, "Black Cat Atlas, Vol. 10", which refers to Matoya and the fact her spells are simply written backwards. Finally, one of the antagonists has an attack called "Level i Flare", alluding to the range of level-targeting spells in the Final Fantasy series; its base number is the imaginary unit i = √-1.

Virtual World

Virtual World Cloud

Cloud in the Virtual World.

Users in Square Enix Members Virtual World community can make their character appear as a random Final Fantasy character: including the school uniforms of the Akademeia students from Final Fantasy Type-0 and Raffaello from Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.


Avatars

Kingdom Hearts

FF Cast in Kingdom Hearts

Yuffie, Cid, Aerith, and Squall (called Leon in the Kingdom Hearts universe) in the manga adaptation of Kingdom Hearts.

Legend of Mana

  • In Legend of Mana it's possible to fight black chocobos and have a yellow chocobo as a pet. If the game detects a save of Final Fantasy VIII in the memory card, the player receives the chocobo as the starting pet instead of the standard Rabite.
Quistis Legend of Mana

An autographed photo of Quistis Trepe in Legend of Mana.

  • In Shiro Amano's manga adaptation, Quistis Trepe gets a recurring cameo as the main character's idol and fanboy obsession, but in the original translation her name was mistranslated into "Kistis Tulip". The main character of the manga, Toto, collects everything involving her, including fake autographed photos and life-sized dolls. He even attempted to defeat three evil dragons with the request of meeting Quistis in person as payment.

Life Is Strange

Life-Is-Strange-Allusion

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within allusion.

There is an allusion to Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within in Life Is Strange, an episodic interactive drama graphic adventure video game developed by Dontnod Entertainment, and published by Square Enix. The protagonist wants to watch the movie, and claims it to be one of the best sci-fi movies made.

Secret of Evermore

Secret of Evermore is a game released by Squaresoft of North America in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System featuring a young boy and a dog as its main characters. The game features several cameos by Final Fantasy characters and media:

Spelunker World

Between March 17th and April 13th 2016, the free-to-play PS4 game Spelunker World held a crossover event with Final Fantasy Type-0. Players were offered the chance to earn special equipment based on the characters Ace and Rem Tokimiya.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was a game developed by Squaresoft, featuring light cameos of the Final Fantasy series:

  • Bahamut makes an appearance as a boss in Bowser's Keep as "Bahamutt".
Culex

The battle against Culex.

  • The most obvious Final Fantasy reference is Culex, a secret boss found in Monstro Town. Culex seems to be particularly inspired by the Final Fantasy IV universe; he claims to be a Dark Knight, and fights alongside four elemental Crystals. During the battle with Culex, the theme "Battle 2" from Final Fantasy IV plays; the traditional victory fanfare plays after his defeat, and the "Prelude" plays as he departs from the world.


The World Ends With You

  • A medicinal supplement called Mako Synergy is a food item in the joint Jupiter and Square Enix series The World Ends With You. While the drink does not use actual Mako Energy, it is hinted that its ingredients are gathered through unknowingly purchasing illegal black market smuggled medicinal herbs.

Other video games

3D Dot Game Heroes

While not a Square Enix game, this game contains many references to RPGs in general and quite a few to various Final Fantasy games:

  • A character will give the player a Ribbon, saying that it "protects against diseases." This item is useless.
  • The inventor in Raejack is named "Dic"—Cid backwards. At the end of the game, he explains he's working on a flying ship.
  • The town of Colneria is a reference to Cornelia, a town in the original Final Fantasy.
  • After finishing the first dungeon and crossing the bridge below it, a scene plays that is reminiscent of the scene that plays after crossing the bridge in Final Fantasy.
  • A scene in Ortega has a mage named Newmin sacrifice himself to allow the player to receive the "Ultima Book" (which is useless)—a reference to Minwu from Final Fantasy II.
  • Another scene in Ortega involves a man called Jose about to be crushed by a rock, a reference to Josef in Final Fantasy II.
  • A sign can be found that reads "D3sidlroweht"—a reference to a puzzle which involved writing "The World is Square" backwards in Final Fantasy VI.

Hyperdimension Neptunia series

  • The basic plot of the Neptunia series is about the four goddesses of four nations where they're receiving power from the crystal of their respective nation.
  • In the original Hyperdimension Neptunia, there is a character named "Zach Unfair", a parody on Zack Fair. He is a game developer who dreams to make a game like "GG7" but he is greedy, only caring for the money and not the passion of the game. Neptune mentions that he has turned into a hopeless, dreamless, passionless shell of a man.
  • Noire's item skills are Potion, Hi Potion, and Elixer, named after recovery items in the Final Fantasy series.
Ein Al

Ein Al from Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart.

  • In Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart, there is a character named "Ein Al" (アイン・アル, Ain Aru?), she is a representative of the Final Fantasy series. Her name derives from "ain" and "aru" from "Fainaru Fantajī". Her design contains elements from Final Fantasy, such as crystals, a creature similar to moogles, and many zippers and belts, a design style associated with Tetsuya Nomura.
  • In Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1, the character Neptune may occasionally hum the "Victory Fanfare" when she levels up.
    • The last part of Purple Heart's victory pose is also the same as Cloud Strife's in Final Fantasy VII.
  • The twin sisters Rom and Ram have white mage and black mage outfits as alternate costumes.
  • The Warrior of Light appears as a minor NPC in Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1. His design is similar to the Warrior of Light from Yoshitaka Amano's artwork for the original Final Fantasy.
  • There is a sidequest in Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 involving the party of protagonists to hunt down an enemy called "Orthros". The client said that he searched on the internet for Orthros and got "a purple octopus thing", a reference to Ultros in Final Fantasy VI. However, the enemy is actually a giant wolf.
  • Another quest called "They're on the move!" with a client named "One-winged Angel".
  • There is a monster called "Kupokat", named and designed based on the Moogles.
  • There are monsters called "Choocoboo", "Bahamut", and "Shiva".
  • In Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory II, a character named "S-Sha" is a parody of Square Enix. She is a grey-haired woman that often responds with "not interested" (Cloud Strife's famous quote). She has a history as a failed movie maker (a mock to Hironobu Sakaguchi's Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within), and has had a close encounter with death (popular cliché of the Final Fantasy series).
    • S-Sha uses various skills from the Final Fantasy series, including Omnislash (called "Omnislice Ver. S" in the game).
    • During her Omnislice attack, she also imitates Tidus's Blitz Ace pose.
    • After all the slashing combinations, she summons a meteor down onto the target(s).
    • S-Sha also hums "Victory Fanfare" while posing her victory pose. Sometimes she will say "This is my story" while posing.
    • S-Sha borrows "Don't mess with me" line from Cloud Strife, "I will never be a memory" from Sephiroth, "Go talk to a wall" from Squall Leonhart, "Keep your eyes front, I'll watch the rear" from Lightning, "Now we live on, to greet a new dawn" from Vanille, and "Embrace your dream" from Zack Fair.

Koei Tecmo's Warriors series

SW4II Lightning Hairstyle

Lightning's hairstyle in Samurai Warriors 4-II.


Everybody's Golf

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy series, Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan added multiple items themed around the series. A special chocobo cart designed by Toshiyuki Itahana was made available for purchase on the PlayStation Store, alongside a free cart adorned with the 30th anniversary logo. The "Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Collaboration Cup" tournament was held between February 26 and March 12, 2018. All players who participated received the Cactuar Outerwear and Cactuar Cap items. Players who performed well advanced to the finals, where they received the Collaboration Costume (Moogle) outfit.

Others

  • In Terraria there is a sword that resembles the Buster Sword, Cloud Strife's signature weapon, called the Breaker Blade, a synonym for Buster Sword.
  • Grand Theft Auto IV has a fictional anime show, Princess Robot Bubblegum, that parodies Final Fantasy among other things. "Sword Boy"'s large sword, and moody demeanor parodies Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife.
Mother3fanfare

Oink-oink-oink-oink oink oink oinka-oink!

Aerith Primrose

Aerith Primrose.

  • In Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 a TV commentator uses the phrase "I bet he'd slit his mama's throat for a five-yen piece!" to describe the character Tanaka. This is reference to the quote Edgar uses to describe Shadow in the SNES version of Final Fantasy VI.
  • In the Nintendo DS game Scribblenauts, three of the words that can be input by the player are Black Mage, White Mage, and Red Mage.
  • In Tekken 6, a fighting game developed by Namco, it is possible for the player to customize their character's hair to look like Cloud's, as well as to choose a combination of hairstyles that resemble Sephiroth's hair.
  • In Soul Calibur IV, another Namco-developed fighting game, it is also possible to use Cloud's hairstyle; players who recreate Cloud in the game tend to base his fighting style on that of Siegfried Schtauffen, as both characters wield massive swords. In addition, when Sephiroth is recreated in the game, he is based on Mitsurugi, although his sword is not as long as Sephiroth's.
  • In Lunar: Eternal Blue a blue chocobo-like creature drives the wagons of the traveling circus, Caravan. The red dragon Ruby mentions it was a chocobo, but quickly changed it into "Chuckoboo".
  • The Battle for Wesnoth features a "Chocobone" unit. The official unit profile on the Chocobone states that "Riding the bones of ostrich-like large birds once used as mounts by a lost civilization, the skeleton Chocobones can move faster than most cavalry units".
  • In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, both Cloud's and Sephiroth's hairstyles can be purchased as head parts for the game's Kreate-A-Fighter feature, a character creation feature similar to the ones in Soul Calibur III and IV, under the names "Anime 1" and "Fantasy," respectively. They are among many other video game character designs inspired by other video game characters, including one named after Akuma from Super Street Fighter II Turbo.
Stuffed Cocoabo
Cocoabo
  • The chocobo, a Final Fantasy mascot, is parodied in the browser-based game Kingdom of Loathing as a familiar which can charge monsters to deal damage, heal characters by nuzzling them, run around monsters to confuse them, and dig in the ground to give the characters extra meat (in-game currency). The familiar (called a Cocoabo) is shaped like a chocobo but is apparently made of cocoa or chocolate, hatched from a Cocoa Egg item. Now and then, the Cocoabo also is affected by a "Limit Break" which can double its damage, healing, or game point abilities. A stuffed version of the familiar (Stuffed Cocoabo) is also available and reportedly squeaks "Kweh!" when squeezed.
    • "Kingdom of Loathing" contains a zone called the "Penultimate Fantasy Airship", containing enemies like a spiky-haired protagonist wielding a ridiculously big (3-handed) sword (the items he may drop include super-spiky hair gel), a Burly Sidekick with a machine gun for an arm, a Quiet Healer, a "MagiTech MechaMech" and an "irritating series of random encounters". Additionally, an otherwise unrelated zone contains an enemy known as a cactuary.
  • In the hit online game AdventureQuest, there is a bird that the Moglin Dewlok rides on, which resembles a red chocobo.
  • In No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, a character named Skelter Helter is based on Cloud Strife—his appearance and hair style is similar to Cloud and his Beam Katana is named the Buster Katana and looks similar to Cloud's Buster Sword. He feels guilt over the death of his brother Helter Skelter, much like Cloud has over those he has lost. Additionally, his multi-tiered sword may be a reference to Kadaj, an antagonist in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The beam katana weapon Peony also bares some features to the Ultima Weapon of Final Fantasy VI, which grows upon Travis' stats, although through the filling of the Ecstasy Gauge, and of Sephiroth's Masamune, its maximum length extremely long.
  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind contains a dungeon with a chamber labeled "Kefka Burial", a reference to the antagonist of Final Fantasy VI.
  • Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard contains a boss character by the name of Altos Tratus who is a parody of Cloud and Sephiroth. The character wields a large sword similar to Cloud's while having an appearance vaguely similar to Sephiroth's (including a single wing on his left shoulder). The main character states that Altos is from the Penultimate Illusion series (a reference to the Final Fantasy series). Altos battles the player by selecting attacks through his own turn-based menu while the player fights back and dodges in real time.
  • The Touhou series has a character named Utsuho Reiuji who has attacks called Mega Flare and Giga Flare.
  • In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, one of the stat-boosting accessories is a game called Never-ending Fantasy. The name is most likely a joke on how the series has many sequels and countless spin-offs, despite being called Final Fantasy.
  • In Tales of Symphonia, one of the NPCs in the slums of Meltokio will say that he heard about a cute flower-seller who used to live there.
Final Fantasy VII LBP2

Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Vincent costumes in LittleBigPlanet 2.

  • In LittleBigPlanet 2, there are five downloadable costumes of Final Fantasy VII characters Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Vincent, and Sephiroth that were released on July 13th, 2011.
  • In Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel, the boss Ayatane uses an attack called "Mega Flare", and the sequence in which he casts it is similar to Bahamut's summoning sequence.
  • The box art of the PlayStation 2 launch title Eternal Ring features the line "Who said fantasies had to be final?"
  • The incarnation of the technique, Tenha Kassatsu, from the game Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage, resembles Ashe's Quickening, Northswain's Glow from Final Fantasy XII. Notably, the attack's Japanese name, Hokuto Kossaizan (lit. North Star Bone Crushing Slash), bears a similar naming convention with the attacks of protagonist Kenshiro's Hokuto Shinken style; e.g. Hokuto Juuhazan (lit. North Star Softness Piercing Slash).
  • The iOS game Draw Something has chocobo, Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough (called Aeris in the game) available as options to draw in the video game category.
  • In The Simpsons Game, the "Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game" level has a Flying Boat at the end of the level similar in design to airships seen in the series, and there is an evil corporation known as the Rin-Sha company—a reference to Shinra Electric Power Company from Final Fantasy VII.
    • In this same level, defeated fire sumos will occasionally say "'Just a flesh wound!' ...Is a quote from Final Fantasy IX. Ha ha." This is dual reference, referring to the fact that this line in Final Fantasy IX was originally an homage to Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
  • In Undertale, there is a musical scene that is an homage to the opera scene from Final Fantasy VI.
  • In Fallout 2, the companion John Cassidy, when in combat, will sometimes state that he wishes he had a Limit Break.
AE&L Bomb

Escha throwing a bomb.

  • In Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, Living Bombs are used as a throwing weapon by the alchemists Escha and Logy. They resemble the Bomb enemies in the Final Fantasy series.
  • In Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings, there is a boss that resembles the Ultima Weapon.
  • In Enter the Gungeon, there is a gun named Machine Fist that resembles Barret's Gun-Arm from Final Fantasy VII. It's description is titled "Avalanche of Bullets", referencing Barret's membership of the AVALANCHE organization. The description reads "According to legend, two men were each fitted with one of these hands. One the left, and the other the right. The next time they met, only one walked away.", referencing Barret's history with Dyne.
  • In Guacamelee!, there is a statue of a Cactuar in the Desierto Caliente area.
  • Version 4.3 of Smite added a skin named "Final Boss" for the character Thanatos which resembles Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. With the skin equipped, Thanatos will also make references to One-Winged Angel and Jenova.
  • In Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, there is an achievement named "500 Little Pricks" that is obtained by shooting 500 cactus needles at enemies, a reference to Cactuar's recurring 1000 Needles attack.
  • In the English version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, during the final class trial, the character Monokuma references the series in a discussion about final boss transformations saying: "You know, like that one game. Final...".
  • In Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, the character Monotaro says "If square won, they wouldn't have got eaten by the competition!", to which Monophanie responds "After that terrible movie, they had no other choice!". This is a reference to the commercial failure of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within and the subsequent merger of Square and Enix.
    • Final Danganronpa

      Final Danganronpa 5

      In addition to this, the fifth season of Danganronpa is known as Final Danganronpa 5: Monokuma Returns. Its logo is reminiscent of Final Fantasy VII, while its subtitle is a reference to Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
  • In Yume Nikki, a character named "Uboa" makes an appearance. While "uboa" is a common scream in Japanese, it is also a reference to Emperor Mateus' death-cry in the original Japanese versions of Final Fantasy II, as well as its English prototype.
  • The game Biohazard Clan Master for the Resident Evil series, as part of a crossover event with Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade in July 25, 2014, had various Resident Evil characters wearing costumes of various Final Fantasy jobs. In particular, Chris Redfield used the Knight class; Jill Valentine (in her Resident Evil appearance) was a white mage; Leon Scott Kennedy was a Dragoon; and Albert Wesker was a Dark Knight.
  • In The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II, there's a snowboard minigame that resembles the Snow Game from Final Fantasy VII.
    • There's a character called "Captain Claire" who looks like a mix between Lightning and Serah Farron appears in the Trails of Cold Steel series.
    • Fie Claussell's weapon of choice is a pair of gunswords. They resemble Lightning's Blazefire Saber gunblade.
  • In Duck Season, there is an ending called Final Fiesta, wherein the main character sneaks out of bed to play a game called Final Fiesta II. It uses the same text style on the game cartridge as the Final Fantasy games and similar text boxes in the game itself. It mostly seems to be styled after Final Fantasy II.

Movies/Dramas

  • In Charlie's Angels, two boys are seen playing Final Fantasy VIII, pretending it is a two-player game.
  • In the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott says he learned the bass line from Final Fantasy II. Scott then plays the bass line of "Battle Theme 1" from Final Fantasy IV, which was once released as Final Fantasy II outside of Japan. Nobuo Uematsu is credited at the end of the film.
  • In the 2012 Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph, there is a graffiti that says "Aerith Lives" in Game Central Station (referring to Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII).
  • In a Japanese drama, Nou ni Sumaho ga Umerareta episode 2, when Soma ask Orimo did he play RPG games, Orimo replies that he used to play a lot and he played Final Fantasy XII too.
  • In the 2018 film Ready Player One, an avatar is briefly seen riding a chocobo during the assault on Castle Anorak.

Television, anime and cartoons

Robot Chicken

I don't want fries with that, Cloud.

  • The TV series Robot Chicken did a parody of Final Fantasy VII. The first, called Final Fantasy Burger Chain, featured Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Yuffie as workers of a fast food restaurant chain owned by Sephiroth. A conflict Cloud has over forced overtime without pay results in the establishment destroyed by a summoned Meteor. Like in the game, the characters' dialogue is shown in a blue box at the top of the screen and a parodied version of "One-Winged Angel" used. Tifa's English voice actress, Rachael Leigh Cook, is one of the regular cast members on Robot Chicken.
    • Robot Chicken made two more jokes using Final Fantasy VII: one in a skit of the episode We Are a Humble Factory, in a Ranma 1/2 parody where the Nerd fantasized himself with Tifa's body, and the other in the episode Fool's Goldfinger, in which Cloud's crossdressing and spa scenes are used as lyrics in a musical.
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Lightning in an ad for the PlayStation 3.

  • Lightning's Blazefire Saber gunblade from Final Fantasy XIII can be seen on a weapons rack among other weapons and guns in a live action video commercial for PlayStation, titled "Michael" - PS3 Long Live Play. Lightning herself can be seen listening to a story told by Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series.
  • In an episode of the TV comedy, Two and a Half Men, Jake begs Charlie throughout the show to take him to the video store to rent the new Final Fantasy. When they are at the video store, the "Greatest Hits" Final Fantasy X box was shown as the "new" Final Fantasy, and at the end of the show, the theme that is playing is from Final Fantasy II, not Final Fantasy X.
  • One episode of the third season of Captain N: The Game Master is loosely based on the original Final Fantasy. Matoya, the Prince of Elfheim, and Astos are featured.
  • In the TV show Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island, Coconut Fred parodies Cloud from Final Fantasy VII, during the episode "Sir Nutalot". In the episode he must stop Butchy, who is depicted as Sephiroth.
  • In an episode of Comedy Central Presents, comedian Jackie Kashian refers to the Creator from The Final Fantasy Legend, describing the game's final battle as "the worst premise ever of any video game", though stated that regardless she continued trying for eight months to defeat the boss.
  • In the anime series NHK ni Youkoso! the show's main character discovers, and becomes obsessed with, an MMORPG that seems to be a parody of Final Fantasy XI. A further parody arrives in the form of a Mithra-like player whom the character falls in love with.
  • In the first episode of series one of the BBC Three comedy, Coming of Age, Matt's first line is, "Alright mate. Brilliant night last night. Level 14 of Final Fantasy XII, I'm a god" (based on the context of the line, it is possible the writer has mistakenly used the word "level" to refer to a stage, such as a stage from old Mario or similar games, rather than the level of a character gained via experience points one would normally find in Final Fantasy games. This would explain the show's character Matt acting so pleased with himself.).
  • In an episode of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon and Leonard are robbed. When Sheldon is listing out the stolen items to the police officer, he mentions that Final Fantasy I through IX were all missing, along with other video games and consoles.
  • The anime series Hayate no Gotoku! makes countless references to a lot of games and anime, among them the Final Fantasy games. Examples include how Hayate "disguises" himself as Locke from Final Fantasy VI, and Nagi commenting how her school seems about as big as Vana'diel (the world of Final Fantasy XI).
  • The cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender features creatures called "Ostrich-Horses", which are used in similar manner to chocobos as well as similar appearance.
  • In several episodes of Code Monkeys, Cloud can be seen walking across a street in Japan during Jerry's fantasy of life in Japan.
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An icon resembling a Cactuar in "Sword Art Online II".

  • In the third episode of Sword Art Online II, a Gun Gale Online player is shown using an icon of a Cactuar in its iconic pose. The Cactuar is shown wearing sunglasses with a stalk growing from the top of its head.
  • In Sayonara, Zetsubō-sensei, an eyecatch parodies the classic Final Fantasy sideview battle. An episode also makes a minor mention about how the dresspheres in Final Fantasy X-2 are gaudy, overkilled decorations.
  • In the anime Dog Days, chocobos are used by the Galette Lion Army as mounts. Their Biscotti Republic counterpart is the Cellkull, which also appears similar to chocobos.
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Bakura shows off "his favorite card."

  • Sephiroth has a small cameo in the popular fan parody Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Series. When the other characters show off their favorite cards, Bakura (who is secretly a villain) holds up a card showing Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, before exclaiming "oops, wrong one", and holding up "Change of Heart", which depicts an angel.
  • In the episode "Chuck Versus the A-Team" of the television series Chuck, Chuck proposes that he and Sarah play Final Fantasy II on the SNES to help pass the time while they are without any missions to complete. Chuck also mentions that he and Morgan "devoured" the game one summer during their childhood.
  • In an episode of the animated sketch comedy series Mad, The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess, Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII appeared as a contestant, but was the second one voted off.
  • In another MAD episode called ArTHOR / The Big Fang Theory, Final Fantasy appeared as "Finals Fantasy" with Cloud Strife, in his black wing costume from Kingdom Hearts, fighting homework.
  • In another MAD episode called WWE Bought a Zoo / 2 Broke Powerpuff Girls, Cloud advertises bran cereal.
  • In one episode from the web anime Haiyoru! Nyaruani, Thanalan from Final Fantasy XIV can be seen in the background when Mahiro is talking about RPGs, complete with nannygoats and dodos.
  • Sephiroth made an appearance in the LeetStreet Boys music video for "Yuri the Only One" dancing to the repeated lyrics of "Sephy's Mom has got it going on", a parody of the song "Stacy's Mom".
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The controversial music video.

  • In 2003, a Thai trio boy band D2B released a music video called "Jealousy", featuring one of the singers dressed as Squall Leonhart from Final Fantasy VIII. The MV also has other Final Fantasy elements, such as airships and the famous Macalania pond romance scene from Final Fantasy X. The MV received a lot of hate from Final Fantasy fans in Southeast Asia. Four months later, Apichet Kittikorncharoen, who dressed as Squall, was killed in a car accident in which he fell into a canal in Bangkok.
  • In the twentieth episode of Durarara!, there is a poster featuring Snow, Lightning, Sazh, and Vanille from Final Fantasy XIII.
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The New Day's Final Fantasy XIV inspired costumes.

  • WWE wrestler Xavier Woods is an avid gamer who runs a gaming channel on YouTube called UpUpDownDown. Woods is a fan of series, featuring it on the channel on several occasions and even owning a replica Buster Sword. He has on occasion incorporated his fandom into his WWE appearances alongside his stable The New Day.
    • On the September 7, 2015 episode of WWE Raw, Woods played the "Victory Fanfare" with a trombone. Woods played it again on Night of Champions pay-per-view show on September 20, 2015.
    • The New Day again referenced Final Fantasy as hosts of Wrestlemania 33, which was sponsored by Final Fantasy XIV, in particular the Stormblood expansion. To this end, Woods wore a Monk outfit, Kofi Kingston wore a Red Mage outfit, and Big E wore a Samurai outfit, representing the expansion's two new jobs and the also heavily featured Monk. They also carried around stuffed moogles and their ice cream cart was painted with a Fat Chocobo.
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Fairies Story.

  • In New Game!, an anime about video game developers, they were developing a video game titled "Fairies Story 3". The poster of this game looks very similar to Bravely Default. The logo of the game also resembles Hironobu Sakaguchi's The Last Story' logo.
  • In Boku Dake ga Inai Machi episode 2, a group of students talk about video games. Osamu, one of the student in the group, says that Hiromi is a "Final Fantasy" fan.
  • Episode 6 of Robot Girls Z has Gre-chan quoting the text accompanying Neo Exdeath's Grand Cross attack, "The laws of the universe mean nothing!"
  • In Toradora!, Takasu Ryūji's pet parakeet says "kweh!" at the ending of episode 6.
  • In Nagato Yuki-chan no Shōshitsu OVA, a copy of Final Fantasy game was among the other PlayStation 2 games seen in Kyon's house where the members of literature club gathered to do their summer homework.
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The opening of Konosuba.

  • In the opening of Kono Subarashī Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!, there's a scene that resembles the infamous bridge scene (Ffi-drawbridgescene) from the original Final Fantasy.
    • The "Adventurer" job of Satō Kazuma works similar to the Freelancer job in Final Fantasy series, where he can equip any type of weapons and can use the abilities of other jobs.
  • In Eromanga-sensei episode 6, Izumi Masamune made a joke about his rival Senju Muramasa that Masamune is stronger than Muramasa in Final Fantasy.
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Final Fantasy XV copies on a used game shelf.

  • In the opening of the seventh episode of Gamers!, a save menu similar to the Final Fantasy series save screen was presented.
    • Another scene from Gamers! episode 8, there's a bunch of copies of Final Fantasy XV on the used games shelf.
  • The Onodera sisters from Nisekoi have haircuts resemble Lightning and Serah's hairstyles.
  • In Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu, the death of Rem and her last moment with Subaru in episode 15 is similar to Miwa and Kurasame in Final Fantasy Type-0 Side Story: The Reaper of the Icy Blade.
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Final Fantasy VI appears in Hi Score Girl.

  • In Hi Score Girl episode 2, the kids talk about Final Fantasy IV that's coming out in 1991.
    • In episode 9, Final Fantasy VI was shown as one of the games released in 1995.
    • In episode 12, the original Final Fantasy is among the Famicom games that Yaguchi and Ōno play while staying at an inn.
    • In episode 13, Ōno wins a copy of Final Fantasy VI from a shooting game stand at a summer festival in the town.
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Sophie's Cactuar.

  • In Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san episode 11, a Cactuar made of styrofoam is among Sophie Twilight's collection.
  • In an isekai series Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, Rimuru Tempest and Yūki Kagurazaka, two characters who came from Japan, discuss about manga, anime, and video games from their previous lives. Rimuru said that Final Fantasy was released up to its 19th installment by the time he got transferred to the isekai world.
  • Kanami of Log Horizon, while her own character, is dressed and equipped like Tifa Lockhart.

Books, comics/manga and magazines

  • In Great Teacher Onizuka, Onizuka borrows Final Fantasy VII, along with several other RPGs from Noboru in Chapter 14.
  • In the manga Midori no Hibi ("Days of Midori"), Chapter 57, Page 5, panel three shows two ugly "women" dressed in Yuna and Rikku costumes.
  • In the manga Angel Sanctuary Kaori Yuki writes in her notes about her reaction to Final Fantasy VIII and her opinion on the graphics and Squall and Rinoa's relationship.
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The Final Fantasy VII player party in the background of Descendants of Darkness.

  • In the manga Descendants of Darkness Cloud, Tifa, Vincent, Cait Sith and Red XIII appear in the background of Volume 3, Chapter 1.
  • In the manga Fruits Basket, author Natsuki Takaya often writes about her video game fandom, especially of the Final Fantasy series, in side columns and author's notes, such as her reaction to Aerith's ultimate fate in Final Fantasy VII. During 2000, she often wrote about her anticipation of Final Fantasy IX being released that year.
  • In the Genshiken manga, several characters cosplay as Final Fantasy characters on different occasions, including Yuffie, Tifa, Beatrix and Steiner.
  • In the first chapter of the manga Cage of Eden, Sengoku Akira meets a giant bird "Diatryma" on the mysterious island and said that it looks like a chocobo.
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The protagonist of Cage of Eden plays Final Fantasy.

  • Another reference from Cage of Eden, in chapter 4, Sengoku picks up a PSP and play Final Fantasy game on it. He also compares Akagami Rion to a red mage, Mariya Shirou to a black mage, Ōmori Kanako to a white mage, and thinks that he himself is a useless person who has no role in the party.
  • The comic book series Scott Pilgrim refers to multiple video games, one of which being the Final Fantasy series. One specific occasion is when the hero, Scott, is depressed and lying on the floor of his apartment and his roommate Wallace says "Did you find out about how I accidentally saved over your game in Final Fantasy? No, last time that happened you were totally crying..." There is also a plot later in the series where Scott does not truly remember his own past and must come to terms with who he really is, reminiscent of Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII.
  • In the Scott Pilgrim series, during a party a robot appears with the phrase "Robot-01 has joined the party!" A phrase commonly used when a new player character joins the group.
  • Scott Pilgrim's flashbacks to him telling Kim (before the memory was corrected with Lisa) that he was moving to Toronto is reminiscent of the flashback Cloud has of telling Tifa he was joining SOLDIER.
  • In the first issue of the manga Excel Saga, at the end are two yonkoma (4 cell manga) titled "Scenes from the Personal Life of Rikdo Koshi". In the second yonkoma, the author talks about Tomb Raider first, and closes with the line "Goddamnit... This is keeping me from playing FF".
  • In the Brazilian Comics Turma da Mônica Jovem (Monica's Teen Gang) there is a MMORPG character by the name of "Céufiroti o anjo de uma asa só" (Ceufiroti the One-winged Angel), who is a parody of Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII.
  • In the second page of chapter 31 of Black Cat, Cactuars appear in the background when the main character Train is talking to Rinslet. The manga's artist, Kentarou Yabuki, also made his personal rendition of Rydia, Garnet, Yuna that he posted on Pixiv.net.
  • The main character of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora is named after Locke Cole from Final Fantasy VI.
  • In Kissxsis, Yūzuki Kiryū is a big fan of the Final Fantasy series (called "Fire Fantasy" in the anime).
  • The manga Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches drawn some plot inspirations from Final Fantasy Type-0. The story is about a group of students of Suzaki High who have magical powers. The other key plots are including memory losses and a character with alias "Akashic Recorder" who keeps recording events happening in the school. Seiryu and Genbu highschool are also mentioned.
    • Itō Miyabi once shows a rock to her fellow Supernatural Studies Club members and claims it to be a "materia stone", a fragment of the "Crystal of Mystery" from the ancient civilization.
    • After Yamada becomes the Seventh Witch, Odagiri tries to become an assistant of the Seventh Witch of the opposite group, in order to gain the privilege to not forget about Yamada who she loves. This resembles when Machina Kunagiri becomes a l'Cie of the enemy nation so he will never forget about Rem Tokimiya.
  • In Deus Ex: Black Light, the prequel novel to Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the character Francis Pritchard uses the password "Aerith Lives" to disable security in his hideout.
  • In Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari, there are bird monsters called "Philorial" that resemble the chocobos. They can be used as a mount, a carriage puller, and their signature attack is a kick similar to the Chocobo Kick.
  • In Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi series of light novel and manga, the protagonist who is the Healing Hero is named "Keyaru" (ケヤル) who later changes his name to "Keyaruga" (ケヤルガ). These names alluded to the healing spell Cure and Curaga. Meanwhile, the lead female character, the Magic Hero is named Flare (フレア) who later changes her name to Freya (フレイヤ), alluding to the offensive spell Flare and Flareja.

Ken Akamatsu

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Squall and Rinoa in the background of Love Hina.

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The Final Fantasy VII cast. Not actually by Akamatsu but his former assistant Magi, who contributed to the same works.

  • In Ken Akamatsu's acclaimed manga, Love Hina, Squall and Rinoa from Final Fantasy VIII make a guest appearance in Volume 3, page 33, frame 6. The pair is seen walking out of a gaming plaza as Keitaro, the protagonist of the series, and Naru, the love interest, careen into a stack of plush mascot toys possibly meant for delivery to said gaming plaza. They proceed to regard the two and the devastation with astonishment.
    • One major recurring character, Mutsumi Otohime, resembles Final Fantasy VII character Aerith Gainsborough, and has even worn a similar dress during one chapter.
    • In Chapter 113, when Keitaro defeats the kendo girl Motoko Aoyama, using the same technique she often deals to him, he compares it to the Lancet ability of Kimahri Ronso from Final Fantasy X, which absorbs a small amount of HP and MP and sometimes, the ability of a monster.
    • During the Molmol arc, Naru Narusegawa wears an outfit similar to Rinoa Heartilly from Final Fantasy VIII. Earlier in the same arc Kaolla Su also wears an outfit that bears strong resemblances to Rikku's outfit from Final Fantasy X.
    • There are some parallels that indicate that Shinmeiryu (God's Cry School) techniques are similar to Sephiroth's. Practitioners even wield a nodachi as their common weapon; a 1.5 to 2 meter long sword that Sephiroth's Masamune was based upon.
    • Sometimes mistaken for a reference in the West, in Chapter 32 Page 2, Sarah is seen balancing a lot of artifacts on Keitaro's head, one of these being a haniwa, a clay figure the Cactuar is based on. In Chapter 39, page 6, Kaolla also ties a haniwa out of a cherry stalk.
  • Another of Akamatsu's works, Negima! Magister Negi Magi, shows Yue drinking a beverage called Last Elixir, which has been noted as being a reference to Final Fantasy. Also in Negima, issue six, chapter 91, fifth page panel three, when Negi and Kotaro visit Chisame at a cosplay event, there are two cosplayers dressed like Tifa and Yuffie.
    • Also in Negima! Magister Negi Magi, the character Jack Rakan is similar both in backstory, weapon choice and appearance to Jecht from Final Fantasy X.
  • Ken Akamatasu has also drawn various sketches of Final Fantasy characters; including a Mithra, a Tarutaru and the Final Fantasy VII cast.
  • Akamatsu employs several assistants who put out their own fanart and doujinshi with varying degrees of similar art styles. His former chief assistant, Magi, often gets his work misattributed to Akamatsu himself in the West where people cannot read the accompanying text. Since the assistants also contribute to character designs and backgrounds, there is some muddying in who is responsible for which reference.

Webcomics

Cloud's sprite.
  • 8-Bit Theater is a Final Fantasy based webcomic, which follows the story of the original game, starring a Fighter, a Thief, a Black Mage, and a Red Mage. The comic is one of the most famous "unofficial" Final Fantasy products, and many North American fans, in particular, often attribute the personalities of the characters in the comic to the Warriors of Light from the original Final Fantasy (the Fighter/Warrior as a lovable, sword-loving oaf, the Black Mage going between being a voice of common sense and murderousness, the White Mage being the most grounded, etc.)
    • Cloud makes a brief cameo in two strips of the webcomic as a potential Light Warrior. He is represented by a Fighter sprite, modified to fit his color scheme and to include his distinctive hair. His attempts to prove his skills to Fighter include using an overly-long and flashy summon sequence to summon a chocobo, and showing off the Buster Sword, which is too heavy for him to hold and falls on top of him. After the latter, Fighter rejects him as a Light Warrior.
    • 8-Bit Theater also includes a sport called Drownball, a parody of blitzball from Final Fantasy X whose goal is to be the first to drown. The preceding strip refers to winning a race in 0:00 seconds and playing 50 rounds of Drownball to obtain an ultimate weapon, parodying the means that two of the Celestial Weapon sigils are obtained in Final Fantasy X.
  • The Order of the Stick comic series Episode 388, the characters Elan and Thog disguise themselves as Locke and Mog from Final Fantasy VI so they can get aboard the Blackjack to head to Azure City. However, Terra and Edgar are suspicious of them when they use the term "Resurrect" to describe a Phoenix Down and throw them overboard.
  • Neglected Mario Characters features many Final Fantasy characters, most notably Kefka and Celes from Final Fanatsy VI in the "Mario Busters" series.
  • VGCats has several episodes relating to chocobo raising, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy XI, and Final Fantasy XII. There is also an episode where it is claimed that chocobo meat, along with moogle pom-poms are sold by an establishment called "Kentucky Firaga Chocobo", a pun on Kentucky Fried Chicken, an American fast food fried chicken franchise.
    • The name of one of the characters in the online comic VG Cats, Aeris, refers to Aerith, based on her name in the English language version of Final Fantasy VII.
  • The comic Adventure Log is about a Mithra named Kiro's journeys in Vana'diel, the world of Final Fantasy XI.
  • Three Panel Soul has a couple of comics about the writers' Final Fantasy XI characters.
  • The flash comic Weebl and Bob on December 10th, 2002, released an episode that was a satire of Final Fantasy VII. It featured Cloud, Aerith, a chocobo, and a random encounter.
  • The webcomic Gameworld and its side series Gameworld Gaiden Re-Direct contain characters from many of the Final Fantasy games as main and secondary characters alongside several original characters called Outsiders. It also has references to other Square Enix properties.
  • YouTube user lasagnacat is known for his video parodies of Jim Davis' Garfield comic strip. One of the parodies is set on a Final Fantasy VI medley, complete with the battle scene and theme.
  • The webcomic Penny Arcade had one of the main characters dressing his hair in a similar manner that Cloud has his hair. This is evidenced by the other main character saying "Nice hair, Cloud".
  • The webcomic RPG World is a parody of JRPG games, mostly Final Fantasy VII. It focuses around what main characters think about most of the game mechanics. The comic ended in June 2007.
  • Greyscale copies of several notable Final Fantasy weapons appear in Homestuck, including the Buster Sword (referred to by name here), as well as the Revolver, Fusion Swords, Lion Heart (all here) and the Caladbolg (used to create the "Sord.....", which resembles a (deliberately poor quality) jpeg drawing of the Caladbolg).

Real world

Kari Lehtonen Rikku Helmet
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  • Founder of thatgamecompany and game designer Xinghan Chen, famous for Flow and Flower, uses the name Jenova Chen in his work.
  • The 2004 Summer Olympics' women's synchronized swimming event had one team swimming to "Liberi Fatali", the opening theme of Final Fantasy VIII.
  • Professional wrestler Chris Sabin got his namesake from the Final Fantasy VI character Sabin.
  • Another professional wrestler Kenny Omega created his ring name based on Omega Weapon and his finishing move is called "One-Winged Angel".
  • Goaltender Kari Lehtonen, during his tenure with the NHL team Atlanta Thrashers, has worn a mask featuring Yuna and Rikku from Final Fantasy X-2. He admits he's never played a Final Fantasy game and just thought the characters "looked cool" when he saw them in a commercial.
  • In 2000, Coca-Cola in Japan released a limited edition glass bottle with the images of Squall Leonhart and Cloud Strife each drinking the product.
  • Six-piece American Post-hardcore band A Skylit Drive's CD Wires...and the Concept of Breathing has multiple references to the Final Fantasy series:
  • The song "I'm Not a Thief, I'm a Treasure Hunter" is a quote from Locke Cole of Final Fantasy VI.
  • The song "Knights of the Round" is a summon in Final Fantasy VII.
  • The song "Balance" quotes the story Final Fantasy X in the chorus.
  • The song "All It Takes for Your Dreams to Come True" is a quote from the President Shinra in Final Fantasy VII.
  • The song "This Isn't the End" is a quote from Aerith Gainsborough in Final Fantasy VII.
  • The song "In the Beginning There Was Void" and "Pursuit Lets Wisdom Ride The Wind" are quotes from Final Fantasy V.
  • American metalcore band Still Remains has a song called "Avalanche" on their CD The Serpent. The lyrics, as well as the title, are based on Final Fantasy VII.
  • The Japanese metal band CROW'SCLAW have produced two albums of Final Fantasy remixes. These are their self-titled album and the album Battlefield 1987.[1]
  • In July 2009, TheSpeedGamers, an American charity group, conducted a Final Fantasy marathon in Dallas, Texas to raise money for children with severe autism. They raised more than US$50,000.
  • Also in July 2009, Japanese rock/pop musician Gackt played the "Victory Fanfare" in his commercially successful concert tour "Réquiem et Reminiscence II" during live performances of the song Koakuma Heaven.
    • Gackt has also had a long-standing relationship with the Final Fantasy franchise, most especially the Final Fantasy VII compilation; in the music video for his song "Vanilla", his hair style is similar to that of Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children; he was the visual basis for, and Japanese voice actor of, the character Genesis Rhapsodos in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, and as such, has appeared in many promotional materials and events for the game and series; and he performed two songs for Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-. He has also allegedly collaborated with Tetsuya Nomura to create lines of high fashion, both inside and outside of the Final Fantasy series. Gackt's visual style, especially in outfits designed for specific songs, has often been seen as inspired by Final Fantasy characters, both loosely and directly.
  • The duo Duane and Brando created a rap song chronicling the events of the original Final Fantasy. It can be viewed here.
  • A user on YouTube known as brentalfloss has added lyrics to many video game themes, two of which include the Victory Fanfare and the Opening Theme.
  • Hyadain, a Japanese user on NicoNico Douga and YouTube, has made his own remixes to many video game themes, including those of Final Fantasy like the Four Archfiends Theme, Ultros Boogie, Rap de Chocobo and many others.
  • A number of pieces from Final Fantasy have been used in "Nico Nico Medleys" that originated on Nico Nico Douga. The opening theme and Kefka's Theme are the most popular.[2]
  • Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy Tactics appeared in Smithsonian Art of Video Games exhibit held between March 18 and September 30, 2012.
  • American band Blood on the Dance Floor has a song called "The Untouchables" which features lines from Final Fantasy VII Advent Children: "Embrace your dreams-Protect your honor" and "Have faith in me, your Final Fantasy". One of the two singers also has tattoos of all the Final Fantasy VII characters on his left arm.
  • English Vloggers danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil often use "Victory Fanfare" and various other Final Fantasy VII pieces in their videos.
  • In Tokyo, a Final Fantasy-themed cafe called "Eorzea Cafe" was open on July 31, 2014, modeled after Gridania's Carline Canopy.[3]
  • Michael Clifford of the Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer has a tattoo of the Zanarkand Abes symbol on his elbow. Zanarkand Abes is a blitzball team in Final Fantasy X.
  • American heavy metal band Trivium has used "Divinity I" as an opener for their shows, followed by "One-Winged Angel" as an outro of their shows.[4]
  • Drake's 2018 album "Scorpion" featured a song titled "Final Fantasy" as the twelfth track of the B side album.

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