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{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Final Battle (''Final Fantasy IV'')}}
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{{Q|FFIV's final battle theme, the low intro of this song heralds the coming of a formidable enemy in this famous tune which has spurred so many to bravery!|''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' description}}
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{{Quote|FFIV's final battle theme, the low intro of this song heralds the coming of a formidable enemy in this famous tune which has spurred so many to bravery!|''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]'' description}}
'''"The Final Battle"''' {{J|最後の闘い|Saigo no Tatakai}} is the [[Final Boss Theme|final battle theme]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''. It was composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]].
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'''"The Final Battle"''' {{J|最後の闘い|Saigo no Tatakai}}, also known as '''"Zeromus" '''or '''"Zeromus's Theme" '''is the [[final boss theme]] from ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''. It was composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]].
   
 
==Game appearances==
 
==Game appearances==
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
As aforementioned, "The Final Battle" is heard during the battle between [[Cecil Harvey]]'s party and [[Zeromus (Final Fantasy IV)|Zeromus]] at the [[Lunar Core]]. In the [[Finest Fantasy for Advance|''Advance'']] and [[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|''Complete Collection'']] releases, it also plays during the battle with [[Zeromus EG]].
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"The Final Battle" plays during the battle between [[Cecil Harvey]]'s party and [[Zeromus (Final Fantasy IV)|Zeromus]] at the [[Lunar Core]]. In the [[Finest Fantasy for Advance|''Advance'']] and [[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|''Complete Collection'']] releases, it also plays during the battle with [[Zeromus EG]].
   
"The Final Battle" was rearranged by [[Junya Nakano]] for the [[Nintendo DS]] release of ''Final Fantasy IV'', and is given the same use in-game as in the original releases, as well as being used for the fight with [[Proto-Babil]]. This version was released as the nineteenth track of the second disc of the [[Original Soundtracks of Final Fantasy IV#Final Fantasy IV: Original Soundtrack|''Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack'']].
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"The Final Battle" was rearranged by [[Junya Nakano]] for the 3D version, heard during the final battle, as well as the fight with [[Proto-Babil]]. This version was released as the nineteenth track of the second disc of the [[Original soundtracks of Final Fantasy IV#Final Fantasy IV: Original Soundtrack|original soundtrack]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''===
 
"The Final Battle" is heard during the fight between [[Golbez]] and [[Fusoya]] and [[Zeromus's Malice]] at the Lunarians chapter.
 
"The Final Battle" is heard during the fight between [[Golbez]] and [[Fusoya]] and [[Zeromus's Malice]] at the Lunarians chapter.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
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The original version appears in the [[Music player (Final Fantasy XV)|music player]] as the fifth track of [[Auto Parts#Memories of FFIV|Memories of FFIV]] purchased from [[Hammerhead (Final Fantasy XV)|Hammerhead]] for 100 gil.
   
 
===''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''===
The original version of "The Final Battle" is part of the ''Final Fantasy IV'' Music Pack [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Downloadable Content|DLC]] distributed through the [[PlayStation Network]]. It may be automatically selected for Arcade and Quick Battles featuring [[Cecil Harvey/Dissidia|Cecil]], [[Golbez/Dissidia|Golbez]] or [[Kain Highwind/Dissidia|Kain Highwind]], or taking place at the [[Lunar Subterrane]].
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The original version of "The Final Battle" is part of the ''Final Fantasy IV'' Music Pack [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy downloadable content|DLC]] distributed through the [[PlayStation Network]]. It may be automatically selected for Arcade and Quick Battles featuring [[Cecil Harvey/Dissidia (PSP)|Cecil]], [[Golbez/Dissidia (PSP)|Golbez]] or [[Kain Highwind/Dissidia (PSP)|Kain Highwind]], or taking place at the [[Lunar Subterrane]].
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====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]''====
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A new techno-rock arrangement is a default battle theme. The original SNES version can be bought for 3,600 gil from the in-game shop.
   
 
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
"The Final Battle" is a bonus Battle music available as [[List of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Downloadable Content|Downloadable Content]].
 
   
 
"The Final Battle" is a [[Battle Music Sequence]] available as [[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy downloadable content|downloadable content]].
==Arrangement Album appearances==
 
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====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''====
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"The Final Battle" is a Battle Music Sequence available in the base game.
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====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival]]''====
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"The Final Battle" is a playable Battle Music Sequence. It can be bought in the song store for 5 sound medals.
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==Arrangement album appearances==
 
===''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
===''[[Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
"The Final Battle" is part of the battle medley track on the ''Piano Collections'' album, called "The Battle".
 
"The Final Battle" is part of the battle medley track on the ''Piano Collections'' album, called "The Battle".
   
 
===''[[The Black Mages II: The Skies Above]]''===
 
===''[[The Black Mages II: The Skies Above]]''===
"The Final Battle" was rearranged and included in [[the Black Mages (Band)|The Black Mages]]' second studio album ''The Black Mages II: The Skies Above'' and titled '''"Zeromus"'''.
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"The Final Battle" was rearranged and included in [[the Black Mages (band)|The Black Mages]]' second studio album and titled "Zeromus".
   
 
===''[[Battle SQ]]''===
 
===''[[Battle SQ]]''===
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The Black Mages' "Zeromus" was the second song performed at their 2005 concerts at Club Citta in Kawasaki City, Japan and Namba Hatch in Osaka City, Japan.
 
The Black Mages' "Zeromus" was the second song performed at their 2005 concerts at Club Citta in Kawasaki City, Japan and Namba Hatch in Osaka City, Japan.
   
==Appearances outside ''Final Fantasy Media''==
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==Appearances outside ''Final Fantasy'' media==
===''{{w|Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man}}''===
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===''[[wikipedia:Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man|Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man]]''===
 
"The Final Battle" is included in "Red Wings Over Baron", a ''Final Fantasy IV'' medley by video game metal band Powerglove.
 
"The Final Battle" is included in "Red Wings Over Baron", a ''Final Fantasy IV'' medley by video game metal band Powerglove.
   
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An arrangement of this theme is included on the ''Final Fantasy IV'' medley by [[Tsuyoshi Sekito]].
 
An arrangement of this theme is included on the ''Final Fantasy IV'' medley by [[Tsuyoshi Sekito]].
   
==See Also==
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==See also==
*"[[Final Boss Theme]]"
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*"[[Final boss theme]]"
 
*"[[Battle Theme 2]]"
 
*"[[Battle Theme 2]]"
 
*"[[Last Battle (Final Fantasy III)|Battle to the Death]]"
 
*"[[Last Battle (Final Fantasy III)|Battle to the Death]]"
 
*"[[The Final Battle (Final Fantasy V)|The Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy V'')
 
*"[[The Final Battle (Final Fantasy V)|The Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy V'')
*"[[Dancing Mad (Theme)|Dancing Mad]]"
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*"[[Dancing Mad (theme)|Dancing Mad]]"
*"[[One-Winged Angel]]"
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*"[[One-Winged Angel (theme)|One-Winged Angel]]"
 
*"[[The Extreme]]"
 
*"[[The Extreme]]"
 
*"[[The Final Battle (Final Fantasy IX)|The Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy IX'')
 
*"[[The Final Battle (Final Fantasy IX)|The Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy IX'')
 
*"[[Final Battle (Final Fantasy X)|Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy X'')
 
*"[[Final Battle (Final Fantasy X)|Final Battle]]" (''Final Fantasy X'')
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*"[[Their Resting Place]]"
 
*"[[Awakening (Final Fantasy XI)|Awakening]]"
 
*"[[Awakening (Final Fantasy XI)|Awakening]]"
 
*"[[Struggle for Freedom]]"
 
*"[[Struggle for Freedom]]"
 
*"[[Nascent Requiem]]"
 
*"[[Nascent Requiem]]"
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*"[[Caius's Theme#Unseen Abyss|Unseen Abyss]]"
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*"[[Almighty Bhunivelze]]"
 
*"[[Rise of the White Raven]]"
 
*"[[Rise of the White Raven]]"
   
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{{Songs}}
 
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*[https://soundcloud.com/takeharu-ishimoto/dissidia-final-fantasy-arcade-final-fantasy-iv?in=takeharu-ishimoto/sets/dissidia-final-fantasy Listen to the ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' arcade version on Takeharu Ishimoto's Soundcloud]
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[[Category:Battle themes from Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]

Revision as of 17:09, 29 February 2020

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FFIV's final battle theme, the low intro of this song heralds the coming of a formidable enemy in this famous tune which has spurred so many to bravery!

"The Final Battle" (最後の闘い, Saigo no Tatakai?), also known as "Zeromus" or "Zeromus's Theme" is the final boss theme from Final Fantasy IV. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Game appearances

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. (Skip section)

Final Fantasy IV

"The Final Battle" plays during the battle between Cecil Harvey's party and Zeromus at the Lunar Core. In the Advance and Complete Collection releases, it also plays during the battle with Zeromus EG.

"The Final Battle" was rearranged by Junya Nakano for the 3D version, heard during the final battle, as well as the fight with Proto-Babil. This version was released as the nineteenth track of the second disc of the original soundtrack.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

"The Final Battle" is heard during the fight between Golbez and Fusoya and Zeromus's Malice at the Lunarians chapter.

Spoilers end here.

Final Fantasy XV

The original version appears in the music player as the fifth track of Memories of FFIV purchased from Hammerhead for 100 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

The original version of "The Final Battle" is part of the Final Fantasy IV Music Pack DLC distributed through the PlayStation Network. It may be automatically selected for Arcade and Quick Battles featuring Cecil, Golbez or Kain Highwind, or taking place at the Lunar Subterrane.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

A new techno-rock arrangement is a default battle theme. The original SNES version can be bought for 3,600 gil from the in-game shop.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

"The Final Battle" is a Battle Music Sequence available as downloadable content.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

"The Final Battle" is a Battle Music Sequence available in the base game.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival

"The Final Battle" is a playable Battle Music Sequence. It can be bought in the song store for 5 sound medals.

Difficulty
Beginner Basic Expert Ultimate Transcendent
N/A 2 5 9 N/A

Arrangement album appearances

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV

"The Final Battle" is part of the battle medley track on the Piano Collections album, called "The Battle".

The Black Mages II: The Skies Above

"The Final Battle" was rearranged and included in The Black Mages' second studio album and titled "Zeromus".

Battle SQ

The track appears in the arrangement album featuring battle tracks from several Square Enix games. It is the second part of the mash up with "Battle 1", also from Final Fantasy IV.

Live performances

LIVE "Above The Sky"

The Black Mages' "Zeromus" was the second song performed at their 2005 concerts at Club Citta in Kawasaki City, Japan and Namba Hatch in Osaka City, Japan.

Appearances outside Final Fantasy media

Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man

"The Final Battle" is included in "Red Wings Over Baron", a Final Fantasy IV medley by video game metal band Powerglove.

Lord of Vermilion Re:2 FAN KIT

An arrangement of this theme is included on the Final Fantasy IV medley by Tsuyoshi Sekito.

See also

External links