Final Fantasy 7 : Advent Children
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the second trailer is out.....more teaser plus Tifa is chio
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The story takes place two years after the end of Final Fantasy VII. The planet has become a peaceful place, industry and cities seem to be in ruins. However most of the surviving people have been affected by "Star Scar" syndrome (or Seikon-Shoukougun in Japanese).
Cloud has been living alone, likely having lost those who were his friends and companions in FFVII. He feels some guilt as to what he had done in attempting to save the world. Was it the right thing to do? Was it all worth it. He feels alone in the world as it is now.
In the trailers, we see Cloud riding through what looks to be the ruins of Midgar. He is attacked by an unknown attacker with what looks to be some kind of energy kind of weapon. A sword fight takes place between Cloud and this unknown enemy. The enemy has silver hair (although shorter than Sephiroth's) and wears tight black clothing.
We also see this unknown enemy bowing down to a person shrouded in a white sheet or cape from head to toe. He reaches out to take his hand and bows before him. A flashback of Sephiroth then appears on the screen. Is there some kind of relationship here? -
Characters
Cloud Strife
Role in FFVII: Main Character [Playable]
Role in Movie: Main Character
Cloud makes a return as the main character in the movie. He is all alone in the world, wondering if they done the right thing in attempting to save the planet. He now sports a new look wearing a black outfit instead of the purple from FFVII. He carries his trademark buster sword.
Sephiroth
Role in FFVII: Main Character [Non-playable, enemy]
Role in Movie: Unknown
Although it is currently unknown as to what role Sephiroth will play in the movie, it is now likely that he will appear as more than just a flashback. We come to this conclusion as Square-Enix has listed him under the characters section of the official site.
Kadaj
Role in FFVII: Not in game
Role in Movie: Main character [Enemy], Leader of Silver Haired Men
One of the three Silver Haired Men [SHM]. He is in opposition to Cloud and appears to be the leader of the group. Nomura has said that the story will begin to revolve around the SHM. It has been noted that he bares a striking resemblance to Sephiroth. He uses a weapon which has been confirmed as being a refined double sword and has exceptional sword skills.
Loz
Role in FFVII: Not in game
Role in movie: Main Character (Enemy)
One of the three SHM, although the oldest of the group, he is a crybaby. His combat skills have been noted for his fight in the trailer with Cloud, and he has an extremely fast attack. He uses a weapon called "Dual Hound" which is both a shield and a gun.
Yazoo
Role in FFVII: Not in game
Role in movie: Main Character (Enemy)
Another of the SHM, however, as with all of them, little is known about what role he will play in the movie. His weapon appears to be a kind of gunblade, and is most likely the weapon confirmed to have the name "Velvet Nightmare". -
Barret Wallace
Role in FFVII: Playable Character
Role in Movie: Unknown
Leaving Marlene in Tifa's care, Barret is searching for a new energy to replace Mako. It has been confirmed that the function of his right arm has changed. Only one small scene showing him has been shown so far.
Tifa Lockheart
Role in FFVII: Playable Character
Role in Movie: Unknown
Tifa made her first appearance in Jump magazine fighting Loz. Her wardrobe has been updated with her appearing to wear something similar to Rinoa in FFVIII. She now looks after Marlene and other orphans while working at Seventh Heaven.
Vincent Valentine
Role in FFVII: Playable Character [hidden]
Role in Movie: Unknown
Vincent has been living in solitary, studying the world and knows something of the current events that are taking place. Trailers appear to have made references to "Jenova" in relation to him. -
Tifa still as big as ever or not?
When is it being released in SG ar..? -
Reno
Role in FFVII: Non-Playable Character [enemy]
Role in Movie: Unknown
It is unknown if Reno is still working for ShinRa, or working independently with Rude. Recent images show him fighting Yazoo, and he is shown talking with Cloud, which seems to indicate opposition to the SHM.
Rude
Role in FFVII: Non-Playable Character [enemy]
Role in Movie: Unknown
Rude made first his appearance with Reno in the April Jump magazine. More recent images show him fighting Loz and with Reno, talking with Cloud.
Marlene
Role in FFVII: Daughter of Dyne, Adopted by Barret
Role in Movie: Unknown
Marlene's role in the movie is currently unknown, although Tetsuya Nomura hinted that she and her "friends" would play an important role.
Aerith
Role in FFVII: Playable Character
Role in Movie: Unknown
Aerith has been shown as part of a flashback scene showing Cloud lowering her into the lake after her death. Recently, new images have been released of her, which only causes more speculation of her role.
Denzel
Role in FFVII: Not in Game
Role in Movie: Unknown
Denzel appears to be one of the orphans who lives with Tifa. Whether he is related in any way to Marlene or the "children" theme of the movie is not known.
Cid
Role in FFVII: Playable Character
Role in Movie: Unknown
Cid has been shown in several images holding his trademark spear weapon. He is also shown battling some creatures of an unknown nature. -
Red XIII
Role in FFVII: Playable Character
Role in Movie: Unknown
Red XIII has been shown in only a few images, all of which appear to be in Midgar. He has been shown leaping into the air as well as with a crowd of people behind him.
Yuffie
Role in FFVII: Playable Character [hidden]
Role in Movie: Unknown
Possibly the last of the FFVII main characters to be released, Yuffie has been shown meeting with Tifa and Denzel as well as parachuting out of the sky.
Zack
Role in FFVII: Non-playable character, flashback
Role in Movie: Possibly a flashback
One image of Zack has been released which shows him in the back of a pickup truck. This indicates that this character is likely featured as a flashback only due to events that took place in FFVII. -
Unknown Characters
Wheelchair Person
Role in FFVII: Not in Game
Role in Movie: Unknown
Kadaj is shown bowing down to a person in a wheelchair. He is covered completely in a white sheet or robe and only his hand can be seen. This is likely a man, due to the size of the hand that is shown. Possibly this could in fact be Sephiroth himself.
Creatures
Role in FFVII: Unknown
Role in Movie: Unknown
Although not really characters, these creatures are shown in a battle with Cid. Their alliance [if any] is currently unknown, nor whether they are based on any creature from FFVII. -
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is the much anticipated sequel to Square's top selling game Final Fantasy VII. The sequel however will not be in the form of a game [like Final Fantasy X-2], but instead as a CG movie.
The movie will run for somewhere between 70 and 80 minutes and will be released on DVD and UMD [for the Sony PSP]. It will feature a total of 20 characters, including the popular Cloud and Sephiroth, and is being developed by Square-Enix in conjunction with Visual Works.
It is expected to be released in Japan at the end of 2004, with a US release to follow shortly after [first quarter of 2005]. No word on a European or Australian release has been made as yet.