The Art of Final Fantasy VII: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano
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Date: 2023-12-10
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-jeremyesser797
As someone who has a tendency to be absolutely obsessed with FF, I love Amano's artwork. As a 11 year old kid, I thought it was strange; me and my friends would swoon over how cool Cloud or Zidane is (Nomura's and others' designs) and always kind of put Amano's to the side because it wasn't contemporary enough. As I get into adult years his art just has so much more meaning behind it, it has a rich traditional Japanese look to it mixed with imaginative elements. Lots of gold. Really unique and cool.
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As someone who has a tendency to be absolutely obsessed with FF, I love Amano's artwork. As a 11 year old kid, I thought it was strange; me and my friends would swoon over how cool Cloud or Zidane is (Nomura's and others' designs) and always kind of put Amano's to the side because it wasn't contemporary enough. As I get into adult years his art just has so much more meaning behind it, it has a rich traditional Japanese look to it mixed with imaginative elements. Lots of gold. Really unique and cool.
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-roypradipta4371
An artist like him or Takehiko Inoue (both work with Hironobu Sakaguchi) is what Final Fantasy need. Nomura is a very good character designer but all we need is a classic touch for the next FF. Final Fantasy is lack of medieval fantasy touch right now. They need to get it back to it's roots to make Final Fantasy great again. If Amano didn't want to take the job as the next FF designer, they could hire Itahana or Yoshida at least. They're proven can bring medieval looks to FF series.
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An artist like him or Takehiko Inoue (both work with Hironobu Sakaguchi) is what Final Fantasy need. Nomura is a very good character designer but all we need is a classic touch for the next FF. Final Fantasy is lack of medieval fantasy touch right now. They need to get it back to it's roots to make Final Fantasy great again. If Amano didn't want to take the job as the next FF designer, they could hire Itahana or Yoshida at least. They're proven can bring medieval looks to FF series.
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-BetaXeeta
I completely agree with everyone saying that Amano should come back art director again. Sure Tetsuya has cool designs and very contemporary looks but he-s had the reigns of Final Fantasy for long enough and so Amano should take them once again. We-ve only ever seen his art direction in 2D, but imagine what he could do in 3D. It would be a wonderful sight to see
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I completely agree with everyone saying that Amano should come back art director again. Sure Tetsuya has cool designs and very contemporary looks but he-s had the reigns of Final Fantasy for long enough and so Amano should take them once again. We-ve only ever seen his art direction in 2D, but imagine what he could do in 3D. It would be a wonderful sight to see
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-DOFIXERR
My favorite ARTIST of all time. It's not that he's the most techical, but his works always evoke a feeling or an emotion to me. I was always mystified by the character portraits in FFIII (FFVI jpn. And even though his versions of the VII characters aren't entirely accurate, they are still amazing and appreciated. I always looked at his work like -fine arts-.
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My favorite ARTIST of all time. It's not that he's the most techical, but his works always evoke a feeling or an emotion to me. I was always mystified by the character portraits in FFIII (FFVI jpn. And even though his versions of the VII characters aren't entirely accurate, they are still amazing and appreciated. I always looked at his work like -fine arts-.
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polygon
I would've rather heard about FFIX or 5 or the first game, but sure, FFVII works. I only bring this up because FFVII (and projects after it) had more artists on staff than their earlier ventures, and I believe FFIX was the most artistically directed around Amano's style between 7 through 12.
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I would've rather heard about FFIX or 5 or the first game, but sure, FFVII works. I only bring this up because FFVII (and projects after it) had more artists on staff than their earlier ventures, and I believe FFIX was the most artistically directed around Amano's style between 7 through 12.
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-typical_snowflake
I met him, I was so happy and shaking, he was drawing a little sketch for everybody. When it was my turn I asked him, my voice trembling, -Aerith please-. He looked at me, turned to the person next to him and asked - Aerith? I don't know who it is-. HE BROKE MY HEART! --
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I met him, I was so happy and shaking, he was drawing a little sketch for everybody. When it was my turn I asked him, my voice trembling, -Aerith please-. He looked at me, turned to the person next to him and asked - Aerith? I don't know who it is-. HE BROKE MY HEART! --
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-chimedemon
It might just be me but I kinda wish that his concepts were actually used for the character models BEYOND just the traits. I mean like- to make the models feel like they-ve come from his style. I don-t know, just me but I really wish that were the case.
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It might just be me but I kinda wish that his concepts were actually used for the character models BEYOND just the traits. I mean like- to make the models feel like they-ve come from his style. I don-t know, just me but I really wish that were the case.
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-sup3rzee453
I remember in the back of the FFIX PS1 game manual, it had artwork of zidane and princess garnet. It looked dark, and gothic but flowy and elegant at the same time, and now after watching this video, I know who the creator of that art was: )
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I remember in the back of the FFIX PS1 game manual, it had artwork of zidane and princess garnet. It looked dark, and gothic but flowy and elegant at the same time, and now after watching this video, I know who the creator of that art was: )
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-AaronfRogers
It's a shame to interview him about his work with FF7, it was the game where he really took a step back in the character design, and handed the reins to Nomura. Any previous game would've been more insightful than 7.
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It's a shame to interview him about his work with FF7, it was the game where he really took a step back in the character design, and handed the reins to Nomura. Any previous game would've been more insightful than 7.
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-samfisher3575
-Well first, I just wanted to make the most boring main character in existence, then have him roam the streets of a city with no logical architecture and then oh hey look a bad guy and an alien. That's my game! -
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-Well first, I just wanted to make the most boring main character in existence, then have him roam the streets of a city with no logical architecture and then oh hey look a bad guy and an alien. That's my game! -
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-HardboiledBread
I dream of a day where he gets to art direct a whole ff game. His vision is so unique, mythical, mysterious, grandiose. Hes the soul of final fantasy and what makes it feel so timeless, for me at least.
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I dream of a day where he gets to art direct a whole ff game. His vision is so unique, mythical, mysterious, grandiose. Hes the soul of final fantasy and what makes it feel so timeless, for me at least.
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-Garl_Vinland
-Hey Amano, draw Cloud. -
Amano: -Ha ha ha, well, I didn-t really do the character designs for FF VII. maybe you want a Warrior of Light or maybe Tina Brandford From FFVI--
-Draw Cloud. -
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-Hey Amano, draw Cloud. -
Amano: -Ha ha ha, well, I didn-t really do the character designs for FF VII. maybe you want a Warrior of Light or maybe Tina Brandford From FFVI--
-Draw Cloud. -
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-efrenarevalo2025
As a kid, I liked Nomura's deaign because they are -cool- but as I grew older, I learned to appreciate Amano's design because it's more -artistic- and less -childish- compared to Nomura.
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As a kid, I liked Nomura's deaign because they are -cool- but as I grew older, I learned to appreciate Amano's design because it's more -artistic- and less -childish- compared to Nomura.
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-thundageon5962
The video game industry has some of the most iconic artists in the world next to the Renaissance artists but society still thinks gaming isn't art.
Until BioShock came out
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The video game industry has some of the most iconic artists in the world next to the Renaissance artists but society still thinks gaming isn't art.
Until BioShock came out
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-fey0217
ffvii was not the game to ask him about since nomura did the majority of the art for it. amano is a brilliant artist though and has a beautiful traditional take on character design.
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ffvii was not the game to ask him about since nomura did the majority of the art for it. amano is a brilliant artist though and has a beautiful traditional take on character design.
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-mrj. kottari8453
I thought Nomura illustrated FF7 characters, not Amano?
Next game after VII where Amano was character designer was IX and then the -Crystal Chronicles- spinoff series
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I thought Nomura illustrated FF7 characters, not Amano?
Next game after VII where Amano was character designer was IX and then the -Crystal Chronicles- spinoff series
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-CapoElChivo
This man was a animator? Did he use this artstyle? Theres no way an anime exists that looks like Amano-s work n isnt toted as a classic alongside shows like Cowboy Bebop
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This man was a animator? Did he use this artstyle? Theres no way an anime exists that looks like Amano-s work n isnt toted as a classic alongside shows like Cowboy Bebop
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-Momoka7
Sad, I hoped to see more of his work. I love especially the work he done for Final Fantasy 4, 5 and 6. i really like that style, you can see some around in this Video.
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Sad, I hoped to see more of his work. I love especially the work he done for Final Fantasy 4, 5 and 6. i really like that style, you can see some around in this Video.
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-silvershadowsaber
I meant him twice in person, once at Dragon con and Onicon and his one of the nicest artist I had the pleasure to meat. I inspired by his work.
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I meant him twice in person, once at Dragon con and Onicon and his one of the nicest artist I had the pleasure to meat. I inspired by his work.
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-Y-two-K
Nomura has the cool anime-type aesthetic, but Yoshitaka Amano has this beautiful watercolor-esque, almost classical style that really resonates with me.
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Nomura has the cool anime-type aesthetic, but Yoshitaka Amano has this beautiful watercolor-esque, almost classical style that really resonates with me.
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-joyyunie1514
One of the best characters done in ff Edea from ffviii was based on Amano's work. -I was trying to do an Amano's style character --Tetsuya Nomura.
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One of the best characters done in ff Edea from ffviii was based on Amano's work. -I was trying to do an Amano's style character --Tetsuya Nomura.
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-darkseidomega2585
How we pass from this awesome man to. Nomura, yikes.
Imo FF not gonna return to the quality it had until the Nomura reign of terror ends.
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How we pass from this awesome man to. Nomura, yikes.
Imo FF not gonna return to the quality it had until the Nomura reign of terror ends.
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-eltoncdb
The most iconic are Amano's monster design, its rarely change since the first FF and like when you see a Malboro and Behemoth its from FF.
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The most iconic are Amano's monster design, its rarely change since the first FF and like when you see a Malboro and Behemoth its from FF.
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polygon
what kind of paint is in the -big art color- pouch on his desk, is it acrylic? I've seen those same bags in other videos of him painting
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what kind of paint is in the -big art color- pouch on his desk, is it acrylic? I've seen those same bags in other videos of him painting
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-unclesuave
I would proudly hang that silkscreen of Cloud and Red-XIII on my wall for all to see. An Amano piece would be a treasure to own
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I would proudly hang that silkscreen of Cloud and Red-XIII on my wall for all to see. An Amano piece would be a treasure to own
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polygon
once i saw the 1st pic, i know right away he's the one behind the legendary FFVI. terra, celes, sabin, edgar, locke, shadow. etc
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once i saw the 1st pic, i know right away he's the one behind the legendary FFVI. terra, celes, sabin, edgar, locke, shadow. etc
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-tats_sacs
Amano and Yoshida are the best character designers for square. Yoshida did FF tactics FFXII and FFXIV also vagrant story.
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Amano and Yoshida are the best character designers for square. Yoshida did FF tactics FFXII and FFXIV also vagrant story.
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-robinchaniago8386
the most important reason why i become final fantasy fan because i saw his art which very beautiful and unique.
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the most important reason why i become final fantasy fan because i saw his art which very beautiful and unique.
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-grpryovv7714
I really wanna get his autograph in person so bad. Unfortunately im still a kid, cant travel and go in anime expos
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I really wanna get his autograph in person so bad. Unfortunately im still a kid, cant travel and go in anime expos
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-clairefarron9414
It-s a shame he didn-t do new artwork for FFVII remake. I wonder if he would design a new logo for the part 2
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It-s a shame he didn-t do new artwork for FFVII remake. I wonder if he would design a new logo for the part 2
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