Meet the Artists Behind Final Fantasy's Art Style 

All Final Fantasy artist evolutions and their iconic Final Fantasy art style.
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Explore the diverse art styles across all mainline Final Fantasy games, spanning from early releases like FF7 and FF8 to the MMORPG adventure in FF11 and beyond. Renowned Final Fantasy artists such as Akihiko Yoshida, Kazuya Takahashi, Yoshitaka Amano, and Tetsuya Nomura draw inspiration from Tokyo street fashion, historical cultures, and popular movies. FF14 (FFXIV) stands out with its painted style, while FF15 overcame development challenges for striking Final Fantasy character designs. Anticipation for FF16 builds, promising a medieval fantasy inspired by Game of Thrones with breathtaking visuals and epic character journeys, showcasing the evolution of Final Fantasy art styles.
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Disclaimer: The art is from the Final Fantasy franchise from SquareEnix, this video serves a homage/anniversary to their 35+ years of work and effort.
Artists: there were many artist involved in the game’s art, not only the one’s mentioned. Despite, to keep the story from becoming confusing, the most recognizable and popular artists were mainly addressed.
Music: Mostly all main themes FF games(FFI to FFXVI), OST/orchestra
About the Artists:
One of the standout aspects of Final Fantasy is the incredible talent behind the art direction. Renowned artists such as Akihiko Yoshida, Kazuya Takahashi, Yoshitaka Amano, Tetsuya Nomura and of course Yoshitaka Amano have played pivotal roles in shaping the iconic and memorable characters that populate the Final Fantasy universe.
Yoshitaka Amano, Art career: • Evolution of Yoshitaka...
A legendary artist, has been an integral part of the Final Fantasy series since its inception. Known for his ethereal and evocative style, Amano's contributions have left an indelible mark on the series. His artwork, which often features delicate and intricate details, has graced the covers of numerous Final Fantasy games and has become synonymous with the franchise's visual identity.
Akihiko Yoshida, Art career: • A Journey through Akih...
Known for his work on Final Fantasy Tactics and Vagrant Story, has brought his artistic prowess to games like Final Fantasy 12 and the MMORPG epic Final Fantasy 14. His intricate character designs, often influenced by various cultures and historical references, breathe life into the diverse cast of heroes and villains.
Kazuya Takahashi, Art career: • Meet Final Fantasy 16 ...
Another talented artist, has made significant contributions to Final Fantasy 14, showcasing his ability to create not only captivating characters but also expansive and immersive environments. His unique style and attention to detail have helped establish the game's distinct visual identity.
Tetsuya Nomura, Art career: • Evolution of Tetsuya N...
The visionary behind characters like Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7, has left an indelible mark on the series. While initially involved in the development of Final Fantasy 15 (formerly known as Final Fantasy Versus 13), his focus shifted to other projects, and the game underwent significant reorganization. Despite the challenges, the team worked tirelessly to refine Nomura's original concept art and transform them into the final designs, resulting in striking and memorable characters.
Time stamps:
00:00 Final Fantasy Artists
00:34 Final Fantasy I Art (FF1)
02:34 Final Fantasy II Art (FF2)
04:05 Final Fantasy III Art (FF3)
06:31 Final Fantasy IV Art (FF4)
10:17 Final Fantasy V Art (FF5)
13:05 Final Fantasy VI Art (FF6)
16:30 Final Fantasy VII Art (FF7)
19:30 Final Fantasy VIII Art (FF8)
22:00 Final Fantasy IX Art (FF9)
23:50 Final Fantasy X Art (FF10)
27:12 Final Fantasy XI Art (FF11)
29:14 Final Fantasy XII Art (FF12)
31:13 Final Fantasy XIII Art (FF13)
32:11 Final Fantasy XIV Art (FF14)
34:25 Final Fantasy XV Art (FF15)
36:17 Final Fantasy XVI Art (FF16)
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