Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Here we are, the moment of truth has arrived. After years of waiting, fans from all over the world will finally be able to play the remake of one of the most beloved and iconic chapters in the history of the saga: Final Fantasy VII. Even if it is only the first part, since this remake will be divided into episodes, it still promises a product full of content that could make long-time fans happy, as well as new ones.



On the occasion of the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, let's take a step back, presenting one by one all the main protagonists of the masterpiece. Squaresoft, both for those who approach this universe for the first time, and for those who want to take a quick review. Thanks to the new effort of Square Enix we will rediscover those characters who in 1997 made millions of gamers dream all over the world. 

Cloud Strife

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 21 years old
Weapon: Sword
Height: 1.73 cm
Place of birth: Nibelheim

As taken for granted today, a character like Cloud in 1997 was a breath of fresh air for the gaming world. If until then we had had spotless and fearless protagonists, Square surprised everyone with Cloud Strife, a 21-year-old mercenary who offers his services to the highest bidder.

Former member of the Soldier, the Shinra elite, joins the Avalanche group during the first sabotage of Midgar's Mako energy reactors. Cloud is haunted by a mysterious past made up of contradictory memories. What does the former Soldier's past hide?


Barret Wallace

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square


Age: 35 years old
Weapon: Miter (implanted in the right arm)
Height: 1.97 cm
Place of birth: Corel Village

Barret is the leader of the rebel group known as Avalanche. Despite his imposing physical appearance, Barret is a particularly emotional and quick-tempered character, as well as incredibly theatrical.

His desire to stop the multinational Shinra is not tied to idealistic, but personal reasons. His deep and sincere love for his daughter Marlene is the main engine driving him in this war against Shinra, which with its Mako Reactors is slowly killing the planet by draining its lifeblood.

Tifa Lockheart 

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 20 years old
Weapon: Fists
Height: 1.67 cm
Place of birth: Nibelheim

Cloud's childhood friend, the two's paths parted as they grew up. Cloud joined the Soldier while Tifa moved to Midgar where she opened a bar, or rather Tifa's Seventh Heaven. A little later, after meeting Barret, he decided to join his group of rebels and his cause.

Like Barret, Tifa is also motivated by personal reasons, and although she has a deep hatred towards the Shinra Corporation, she often puts aside this anger to keep the morale of the group high, especially her friend Cloud.

Aerith Gainsborough

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 22 years old
Weapon: Staff
Height: 1.63 cm
Place of birth: Unknown


A young flower girl who grew up in the slums of Midgar, Aerith is the first character to appear in Final Fantasy VII. After a chance encounter with Cloud, his fate will undergo a sharp change of course.

Behind the young girl's angelic face lies a secret that has made her a target of Shinra for years. The girl is in fact the last Cetra, or an Ancient. Incredibly powerful, Aerith is the exact opposite of Cloud. He is taciturn and introverted, she is sunny and cheeky. This substantial character difference between the two is behind many of the cutest moments in all of Final Fantasy VII.


Red XIII (Nanaki)

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 45 years old
Weapon: Headgear
Height: 1.20 cm
Place of birth: Cosmo Canyon

Although on balance it looks like a wild creature, Red XII is an extremely intelligent creature, even more than an ordinary human being. Its past and its origins are unknown, we only know that it is the last of its kind. For this reason, despite himself, he is the guinea pig of Shinra's experiments.

Given the historical period we are living in, where the politically correct is often the master, it will be interesting to see how they manage the disturbing sequence that sees the protagonists Red XIII and Aerith. Anyone who has played the original Final Fantasy VII will understand.

Cid Highwind

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 32 years old
Weapon: Spear
Height: 1.78 cm
Place of birth: Unknown


Recurring character in all chapters of Final Fantasy (albeit in different incarnations). In his version of Final Fantasy VII, Cid is an experienced pilot who dreams of being the first man to explore space. Due to an accident, this dream has remained such, and since then man has tried in vain to repair the rocket that was supposed to take him into the cosmic vacuum.

He is the last character to join the party, or at least in the original version. If this were also the case in the remake, we could (re) see it in one of the last parts.

Yuffie Kisaragi

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 16 years old
Weapon: Ninja Star, Knives, Boomerang, Origami
Height: 1.60 cm
Place of birth: Wutai

Selfish girl and kleptomaniac, Yuffie will attempt to rob the protagonists during their first meeting, although she will later become their friend. Highly intelligent and skilled in Ninja skills, Yuffie is an optional character in the original work, and therefore you may not even encounter her during your run.


Square-Enix, however, has confirmed that in the remake Yuffie will have more space and depth and, consequently, will be an integral part of the main narrative.

Cait sith

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: Unknown
Weapon: Megaphone
Height: 100 cm
Place of birth: unknown

Cait Sith is probably the wackiest character in Final Fantasy VII. Met from the party in the Gold Saucer amusement park, we are talking about a cat-like robot that rides a kind of Moogle and fights with a megaphone.

Although little is known about him, we will avoid revealing those few known details, so as not to spoil the surprise for new players. However, it will be very interesting to see how such a character will be contextualized in the remake.

Vincent Valentine

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece Square

Age: 27 years old
Weapon: Pistol
Height: 1.84 cm
Place of birth: Unknown

As well as Yuffie, Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII was also an optional character, although unlike the little ninja his story was much more important for the purposes of the main plot.

A former Shinra and former member of the Turks, the player will meet Vincent for the first time in the Shinra Mansion, before the library inside a coffin. He is another victim of Shinra's insane experiments, as well as being somewhat related to the main antagonist of the story. Like Yuffie, Vincent will also have more space for the remake, so that he can shed light on the various shadow areas of his past.

Sephiroth

Final Fantasy VII: that's who are the protagonists of the masterpiece SquareAge: Unknown
Weapon: Masamune
Height: 1.85 cm
Place of birth: Unknown

Sephiroth he is not only the main antagonist of the game, but he is also the most iconic and remembered villain in Final Fantasy history, even managing to overcome the boundaries of the saga of belonging by appearing in other works outside the series.

A former first-class soldier in the service of Shinra, he discovered his origins while on a mission to Nibelheim, which drove him mad. Initially a hero in Cloud's eyes, he will become his nemesis during the adventure. As the main villain of the story, Sephiroth is an extremely interesting character, and in some ways it is possible to empathize with him as much as he stains himself with unspeakable acts throughout the story.

Will Square be able to replicate the incredible characterization of Sephiroth also in this Remake? We just have to play it to find out! We also refer you to our article regarding the changes we would like in Final Fantasy VII.

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