September 24th 2024.
When it comes to creating characters, Tetsuya Nomura, the designer and producer at Square Enix, has a philosophy that he follows. He believes in making protagonists that are not only strong and interesting, but also attractive. This is especially true in the world of Final Fantasy, where the characters are known for their stunning designs as much as their epic stories and gameplay.
Throughout the history of Final Fantasy, characters like Cloud Strife, Squall Leonhart, Tifa Lockhart, and Lightning have all been conventionally attractive. This is emphasized even more by the impressive graphics that the series is famous for. And most of these characters are the brainchild of Tetsuya Nomura himself. He is also known for creating the beloved Kingdom Hearts series, which shares a similar aesthetic when it comes to character design.
But why does Nomura place so much emphasis on making his characters hot? In an interview with Young Jump, he revealed that it all started back in high school when a classmate of his was playing a game with an unattractive main character. The classmate remarked, "Why do I have to be ugly in the game world too?" This left a strong impression on Nomura and influenced his view on character design ever since.
He firmly believes that having attractive protagonists makes it easier for players to empathize with them. On the other hand, if a character is too unconventional, it can be hard for players to connect with them. Looking back at his work on the original Final Fantasy 7, Nomura admits that his approach to character design was different at the time. He describes the game's party as "strange" and attributes it to his youthful recklessness.
Currently, Nomura is working on Kingdom Hearts 4, which was announced in April 2022. However, there has been no update on the game since then. When asked about the future of the Kingdom Hearts series, Nomura stated that he only has a few years left until retirement and he needs to decide whether to finish the series or retire first. He also mentioned that he is working on Kingdom Hearts 4 with the intention of it being the final chapter in the series.
But what does this mean for the future of Kingdom Hearts? Will the series wrap up with Kingdom Hearts 4, or will it continue with a new storyline? The next entry in the series is said to kick off an epic new storyline called the Lost Master Arc, so it's possible that Nomura is alluding to this specific narrative. As for when we can expect to see Kingdom Hearts 4, it's unclear. The game is not listed in Square Enix's line-up for the Tokyo Game Show, so we might have to wait until The Game Awards in December for any updates.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to the final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. In an interview, Nomura admitted that the profits from the first entry, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, did not meet expectations. However, he reassured fans that the team is working hard on the next installment to deliver an even better experience.
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