These 2 scenes, cleverly crafted by Njma/Toriyama. A spark of curiosity ignites when they learn of each other's past. This newfound understanding paves the way for a more mature, adult kind of love. one built on empathy, shared history, a willingness to face the past together.
The theme song is "No PROMISES to Keep". Who translated this??
EN
A: You Promise?
C: Promise.
JP
A きっとだよ kitto dayo ( for sure )
C きっとだ kitto da ( for sure)
*Also last line to the JP lyric
#WeDeserveBetterTranslations
#日本語を正しく伝えて
#SquareEnix
#FF7R
#スクエニ
Of course they continued this atrocity into EVER CRISIS 😭
JP: The first person I liked
EN: My first boyfriend
and you WONDER why people don't like Aerith? Do you need to wonder when SENA change everything? Her relationship with Cloud is tarnished with weird western agenda.
Oh yes, EN translation DEFINITELY romanticized TC VERY VERY much compare to JP text. If you play EN you may be playing a different game than JP.
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#日本語を正しく伝えて
#SquareEnix
#FF7R
#スクエニ
@angela_jp2024
English translation really seems like CTZA for me, can’t blame the player when the translation is like this saying T is C girlfriend and A is Z girlfriend
Here is a more literal translation for those interested.
You can be optimistic and take it that he is calling the song MORE than just a love song.
Or you can be cynical and say he is being vague on purpose, or avoiding ships. 😂
#NoPromisesToKeep
#NoPromisesToSanity
#FF7R
It’s so tragically beautiful, cloud found Denzel, think Aerith brought the kid to him, gave him his fenrir ring, and his feature, Cloud’s blue eyes and Aerith’s wavy brown hair. The child would carry on Cloud’s legacy and Aerith is big part of it.
#ultimatelovestory
#clerith
Saw 2 streamers today. One cried, the other celebrated.
It's chilling how some see Aerith, an angel to be protected, while some view her as a rival to be eliminated. It's a dark side of fandom that something as beautiful as her strength and kindness can be twisted into jealousy.
Given Aerith's enduring popularity among FFVII fans in JP, Square Enix NA has a significant marketing opportunity. However, they've missed the mark by mischaracterizing her and not market her properly. By highlighting her iconic status, they can increase player engagement.
Imagine a ☁️🌏 love story so exquisite, so radiant, it threatens to eclipse everything around it. But some, clinging to their own desires, find its brilliance a threat. They downplay its beauty, casting a shadow to amplify their own hopes.
#Cloud
#Aerith
#FF7R
Sentimental hour: The way Cloud’s expression gradually turned soft, the way her image reflects in his eyes, her desperation to reach him, and their longing, how he was healed from her reach as threads of lifestream envelop them in white light
#clerith
Of everything Hojo said, THIS is when they decided to have a close up on Cloud. Judging from the facial render, seems the characters shut their lips very tightly when extremely furious...is our Mr. Cloud.. angry?
#clerith
In Ultimania Nojima said EVERY line for FF7R Aerith is carefully written out. This line doesn’t exist in OG, if we see it as her half joking half thinking about the future, the tone of it sounds very bittersweet.
#clerith
Back then, Aerith & Cloud from the original FFVII were much older than me. I saw them as mature adults. Now, playing FF7R as someone older, they feel completely different. They're so youthful and precious, it's almost like seeing them with fresh eyes. They're absolutely adorable.
This is why I believe, even though interpretations of Cloud and Aerith's feelings might vary, like how we look back on our first loves or teen crushes, what they share now is a powerful, mutually acknowledged true love. This unwavering love fuels their incredible actions.
Romantic love too. Once a character recognizes it as true love, they commit to it wholeheartedly. This unwavering commitment seem unrealistic at times, but it highlights the importance of dedication, emotional honesty. It's about staying true to your feelings, fighting for them🔽
"Getting pinned was synonymous with “going steady” with a significant other in the 1950s. The dating lingo was literal, as male suitors would offer an actual pin for the object of their affections to wear as a sign of their commitment."
#クラエア
#cloud
#Aerith
#Symbolism
RT: Just want to thank the dev team for Kingdom Hearts.
CA are childhood friends. Aerith is smart and resourceful ally to Sora. They not only gave CA an opportunity to explore their unfulfilled relationships, they also saved her character from being butchered and damaged (By CC)
“This road will end one day too, it will be lonely & sad, but let’s say “see you soon” with a smile, ok?” Aerith - FF 30th Anniversary Farewell Exhibit
But I (I will) Go on, howling and hollow! - Hollow
“I can see you, don’t cry anymore, it’ll start raining” - Aerith
#clerith
Both lonely as children, broken & traumatized by Hojo, family killed, afraid to love. To find warmth & hope with each other, how hard for her to resist that, to give that up, & Cloud not allowing her to do so, the pain & joy she felt. watch this scene with that in mind
#clerith
I grew up on these two Final fantasy games. And when it looked like this.
It was a very different time. Cherish the past and embrace the new can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Frustrating as it may be.
Music, the language of the soul, expresses the depths of our hearts where words falter.
Every time Cloud and Aerith are together, their individual melodies meet and harmonize, creating a beautiful song that speaks volumes.
Flowers from the Hill Side side quest.
(JP) Flowers blooming on a hilltop
Flower crowns symbolize celebration, love & fertility throughout history. They represent joy & connection to nature.
In 1997 FFVII, her love for Cloud as clear as day. Now some fans just ditch that for some shoehorned-in romance with Z in CC, and AC simply because they walked away together in the end??
Where does that leave us, the ones who actually experienced FFVII first? We hurt the most.
(Quote from a smart dude)
"Aerith is heroine not because she suffered more, but because she was written to overcome those suffering."
Both for herself, and for the people she loves.
Cloud and Aerith's journey from Remake to Rebirth beautifully portrays the blossoming of their connection, transitioning from the initial sparks of (恋) koi (Fallen in love) to a deeper and more profound (愛) ai (lasting love).
#FF7R
Survey comment on Hollow. Roughly translated
“Cloud’s got a lot of feelings for aerith in this song. I cried when I first heard it. Cloud isn’t the type to show his feeling normally, to think this is how he put his heart into this lyric ....
Seems common fans think it’s C->A
THREAD: Long time FF fan, newbie to FF7 fandom
MY feelings has been going up and down due to COVID and strange exp with FF7 fandom. I have never seen a FF fandom more divided and toxic than this one.
I love Squaresoft and their games since 1997. Played most of their games 1/15
“My materia is special. It’s not good for anything at all.”
“Bet you just don’t know how to use it.”
“This materia will save the world”
“Now, it belongs with you”
“I got this”
“The world will be saved, but will you?”
#Aerith
#Cloud
#FF7R
The idea of Aerith & Cloud is intrinsically beautiful. Two Highly compatible, broken,lonely souls instantly connects & finds solace w/ each other. People who understands feel abundance of warmth. Couples like that IRL are so precious and rare it's beautiful.
#clerith
#soulmates
Another propaganda? Or unintentional misinformation? There are no concrete evidence of his actual involvement. Anyone with actual source to confirm are welcome to validate.
Turning the world upside down to build a haven where the hearts of those I cherish find solace.
No matter how far I roam, how much the world twists and turns, your smoke signal will be my compass, leading me back to you.
#Aerith
#Cloud
#FF7R
23 years in the making, reimagined iconic couple....this really is the most romantic scene in the history of all ff games....Aerith has surpassed all FF heroine in this remake. Thank you Square Enix 💕 thank you Nomura, Nojima, Toriyama, Hamaguchi, all who made this game.
#ff7r
You guys might find this story recap description interesting
“Cloud and Aerith able to share their true feelings with each other by talking about flowers”
The multiple funeral references toward Aerith seem like an odd word choice. Is SENA aiming for humor? It's not landing for me. What do you guys think?
As usual this does not exist in JP script.
Aerith's emotional state gets undermined by this word choice. (by photographer).
Cloud to Aerith
Eng: you have to give me a harder one next time
Jap: lets make more memories together
NPC to Aerith:
Eng: it seems like you are on a funeral not a date
Jap: it doesn't seem like a date, you look like you are about to cry
I am glad I played in Japanese🥹
#FF7R
These *CAREFULLY selected Japanese script have a very obvious protective tone. Cloud said "mukae ni iku", nuance is to pick you up PERSONALLY, bring you back to *my side. Normally "coming to rescue you" more suitable if no romantic or strong desire to protect.
#clerith
#クラエア
I despise love triangles. When done well, they facilitate growth. When poorly executed, they become annoying, make all the characters unlikeable. Now it's just a cheap tactic to exploit the trope. I truly hope Aerith can be spared from this fate soon.
Sentimental hour
#4
- it is hard to describe this feeling. You don't think you will ever see this scene again, but here you are, reunited 23 years later. There she is, alive and well, tending flowers, in her church, serene music echoing, waiting to speak with you again.
#clerith
To those new to final fantasy
Cloud and aerith are literally the blueprint to all the iconic couples after FF7 ~. All couples came after are their spiritual successors.
Dear cloud,
You are one of the most important face of Final Fantasy. There are actually many things I am sorry happened to you in fandom, but I will only say one that matters the most.
I am sorry people think you are Zack and he must be inserted in everything that is you.
It’s probably already been said before, but the fact they are both curious about each other’s love life is something special 💕
Before you say J and T also asked, yes, but Cloud never asked them their love life.
Before you said cloud was prompt..well, this is the story no? Lol
After much debate about the theme songs, one thing remains consistent: both Hollow and NPtK, as well as part 1 and part 2, seem to shed more light on uncovering the "riddle" (or concept) from the 2018 FF Farewell Exhibition.. ⬇️ 🧵
#FF7R
Due to failed double heroine & double “hero” strategy they experimented with, fans of T & Z are calling Cloud replacement, traitor, calling Aerith B*tch, cheater, two timer. Milk franchise at the expense of their 2 most beloved character. Even in suffering these 2 are together
If u haven’t it’s it’s a must read. After reading about Aerith’s childhood and go into remake, you will realize just how significant, heart breaking and bitter sweet her love with Cloud is, and how vital important it will be to save the planet
#clerith
In medieval Europe, when proposing to a woman, a man would make a bouquet of flowers as present. If she accepts, the woman would pull one of the flowers out of the bouquet and stick it on the man's chest. This is believed to be the origin of the wedding bouquet and boutonniere
20 yrs ago, FFVII left me feeling bitter losing my fav character. Then she become some side character in different games. Knowing she is the most important central character in the remake brings me utmost joy.
Can we please keep Aerith & let Cloud be happy this time.
#clerith
I simply cannot understand why Aerith has people in real life actively dismiss her feelings, denies, and separates her from Cloud, the person she loves at all cost. If there is even a slimmest chance, why not? For what? Her character always has to sacrifice for someone else.
In 1997 FFVII, her love for Cloud as clear as day. Now some fans just ditch that for some shoehorned-in romance with Z in CC, and AC simply because they walked away together in the end??
Where does that leave us, the ones who actually experienced FFVII first? We hurt the most.
I believe if you really played the original FFVII, you would already know how powerful Aerith has always been. She literally saved the planet. In HD this time, she'll be just as powerful, if not more so.
In FF7 OG, for those who read Aerith’s dialogues throughout the game, you will understand she is just as afraid and doubtful about her Cetra heritage and her own fate. She puts on a brave front, but she was able to share that vulnerable side of herself with Cloud.
#clerith
Why aerith said "kuyashi" when Cloud said "mukae ni iku"? from FF 30th exhibit Aerith's excerpt, this may be her internal thoughts:
参りました I give up
降参です I surrender
君のこと、気になって...ああ、悔しい! I can't get you out of my mind's it's so frustrating!💕
#Clerith
I can’t get over how tooth aching sweet cheesy romantic this is in the OG in JP
C “Don’t worry I will catch you”
A “Ok, you have to hold on to me”
Again, a missed translation in EN, guess its too cheesy lol.
#clerith
#FF7
Lol ok random, but how did Cloud suddenly transport from behind Barret to next to Aerith in this scene where Barret jumped over the fence to deal with Shinra Prez?
100% agreed. I will also share my own 2 cents.
Many parts of the game felt as it they prioritizes appeasing a loud minority, over crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the market as a whole, including the core fanbase. 🔽🧵
Another localization post.
Aerith:
EN “you missed me?”
JP “were you lonely?” - better imho
Cloud
EN & JP “Not really”
EN & JP “He’s strong
Aerith:
EN: “So what screw him” - nice punch to Sephiroth
JP: “yes, but let’s go” - focus on team work with Cloud
#clerith
This was reinforced during the Chocobo date at Costa del Sol when Cloud and Aerith talked about riding on a chocobo together.
Maybe 🤔 Just maybe aerith can finally ride on the back of Clouds motorcycle?👁️👀
Of course I prefer her alive this time. 🙏
can we applaud and talk about how wonderful it is to see artists from different parts of the world collaborate? We are blessed to see them working hard and giving us wonderful visuals
#clerithLove
#fanwork
#FF7R
“I know goodbye will be hard, but when I think of meeting someone new I still get excited, its cruel”
“I once heard, with new love you forget the old one, is that what this is? My heart aches. Is this alright?”
Aerith- farewell exhibition -FF 30th Ann.
#clerith
Back then, Aerith's appearances and understanding in the west were limited. It's fantastic to see the western fandom flourish now, experiencing her story directly is amazing, right?
The experience becomes even more incredible because you finally understand the hype in Japan.
At the end of the paragraph in dismantle, Cloud said”tell me aerith, who am I?”
It’s so cute because Aerith also spoke to cloud in lifestream
“What can I do, tell, me Cloud...”
Even thought they are apart, they sought each other for guidance. They need each other. 💕
Z: hey girl, u gotta wear pink all the time got it?
A : excuse you? I wear whatever I want bruh
S: chill sis, I got this
S: perhaps you shouldn’t tell woman what to wear bruh
#sephaerithsiblingseries
Past love damaged them, the world torment them
Their fateful encourter, loveless street. Ironically, they learned, only in each other’s embrace would they find happiness. Their own world
Still, they would sacrafice their love, become protectors of this world
#clerith
It amuses me. Are we seriously saying 'no shipping' in a game where LOVE is one of the main theme? This is like getting mad at people for shipping Romeo & Juliet in... Romeo & Juliet.
Here is a little post as a favor for those in doubt of GS date. Rare, but a few has asked. For those happen to feel a little bit down, who felt handheld on GS date is underwhelming and less significant than a K, if the ongoing theme of "never let go" is not enough, remember 🔽
Don't usually care about actors off screen, but something about seeing them makes me happy. Wish to see them in more projects together and always be happy in each other's company.
#ไบร์ทตู
#brighttu
#tontawan_t
#bbrightvc
#F4Thailand
On top of this. SENA’s weird push made Aerith look like she is OK with Z having multiple girlfriends in his life.
“Not the only woman” & “no reason not to like him?”
When in JP she never counted herself as one of his “many girlfriends”, continued to call Z a pereon she liked.
The EN trans also seem to continue pushing this whilst the JP seem to refuse to have any of it. I wonder why there is such a difference in perception. It's crazy cuz in the JP version Aerith even says they weren't dating. Which one is real?
The name of the track at loveless street where Cloud first encounter Aerith is, guess what? Yep, “Promise Land” Aerith is his promise land.💕💕
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fans prob didn’t take that option (its hard i know) but if you completely refuse her, the scene is super adorable as well. There are no bad choices with Aerith in the remake and I love it.
1997 Cloud and Aerith were so much older, mature, I can yet imagine to be, being years younger than them.
2005 Close to their age? they become more relatable. Especially that depth of loneliness and resentment
2020 cute adorkable young ppl I wish for a brighter future.
Often, the heroine's journey is fraught with hardship and heartbreak, a story that feels tragically unloved. Yet, her unwavering optimism persists. Even in the face of immense difficulty, she bravely looks to the future, her inner strength a beacon of hope.
#aerithweek
#FF7R