SQUARE ENIX Dives Deep with New Docu-Series
Gamers, grab your controllers, ’cause SQUARE ENIX is serving up some serious insider info with its latest drop. They’ve unleashed a four-episode documentary series, Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, giving us a backstage tour of the RPG that’s been all the rage.
Across the four episodes, the documentary features interviews with:
- Naoki Hamaguchi (Director)
- Yoshinori Kitase (Producer)
- Tetsuya Nomura (Creative Director)
- Makoto Ise (Sound Director)
- Keiji Kawamori (Music Supervisor)
- Mitsuto Suzuki (Composer)
- Takako Miyake (Environment Director)
- Iichiro Yamaguchi (Lighting Director)
- Shintaro Takai (Art Director)
- Mizushi Sugawara (Environment Artwork Supervisor)
- Teruki Endo (Battle Director)
- Motomu Toriyama (Co-Director)
- Kazushige Nojima (STELLAVISTA LTD.) (Story & Scenario)
- Dai Suzuki (Main Character Modeler & Lead Character Artist)
- Hiroyuki Yamaji (Animation Director (Battle))
- Hidekazu Miyake (Cutscene Director)
- Junichi Hayashi (Cutscene Co-Director)
- Akira Iwasawa (Facial Director)
- Cody Christian (Voice of Cloud Strife)
- Britt Baron (Voice of Tifa Lockhart)
- Briana White (Voice of Aerith Gainsborough)
- John Eric Bentley (Voice of Barret Wallace)
- Max Mittelman (Voice of Red XIII)
- Suzie Yeung (Voice of Yuffie Kisaragi)
- Matthew Mercer (Voice of Vincent Valentine)
- Caleb Pierce (Voice of Zack Fair)
- Eri Asano (Localization Producer)
- Ben Sabin (English Translator)
- Laurent Sautière (French Translator)
- Diana Kawamata (German Translator)
The Crew Behind the Magic
The series isn’t just some fluff piece; it’s a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of how FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH came to be. From the legendary Naoki Hamaguchi steering the directorial ship to Yoshinori Kitase’s production prowess and Tetsuya Nomura’s creative genius, the big guns spill the tea on what makes this game tick. With insights from the minds of story weaver Kazushige Nojima and the whole ensemble from sound to lighting and battle sequences, this series is like a masterclass in game creation.
Voices Bringing Life to Legends
And let’s not forget the voices that breathe life into our beloved characters: Cody Christian (Cloud), Britt Baron (Tifa), and the gang are all here, giving us the lowdown on their roles in this epic tale.
Epic Journey Continues
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH isn’t just a follow-up to the 2020 hit REMAKE; it’s a whole new adventure where Cloud and crew bust out of Midgar to chase down the notorious Sephiroth. With fresh faces like Yuffie and Cait Sith in the mix, the game promises a rollercoaster of emotions and adrenaline-pumping action.
Legacy of a Legend
After the storming success of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, expectations were sky-high, and REBIRTH doesn’t just meet them – it soars above, delivering a stand-alone adventure that’s snagged rave reviews and solidified its spot as a must-play title.
So, if you’re keen to get the lowdown on how this blockbuster game was born, SQUARE ENIX’s documentary is your golden ticket. It’s not just a peek behind the curtain; it’s a full-on tour of the magic that makes FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH a legend in its own right.
Platforms: PlayStation 5
