The pizza was one of the best natural human elements they've added in this epic fantasy story with magic, angels, and monsters. 10:06 in: I've been wondering if falling into a burning mako reactor will be the fate of a character ever since this line when I played Remake. Hojo, Fuhito, Hollander, and Shinra ultimately get impaled by their own swords. Is being swallowed up by a Midgar reactor the fate that the Planet has in store for Scarlet? An interesting thought on Cloud and cats lol: Between Zack the Puppy, Stamp, and the representation of Fenrir, there is also room for interpretation with cats. Cats in real life will love their owners as much as a dog, but the way they show affection and the way they open up to it with strangers is different. They tend not to want their space invaded quickly and come around when you let them do their own thing, in general, that is. Cloud and Tifa's relationship right now is like a pair of cats lol. Reach out the paw, hesitate, 'wait hold on,' can't go too fast or he might cat out.' Once we get to the memory sequence then he'll be ready to accept the belly scratches. Do the whisperers look a little grayer in Remake? Or is it my imagination with the black and white dynamic being introduced in Rebirth? Also, I have absolutely to desire to ever parachute lol. Lately I've been writing up Midgar Raid theories. I'll share some soon when I've got them worked out. I'm trying to have every one of the characters have their own personal battle. The tricky part is using elements of Deepground without it contradicting the arcs of Dirge. I can see a Restrictor being involved, as anything I've seen in Dirge online or read about, indicates that they are not controlled by force, but seem more like sociopathic Soldiers who are loyal. With Sephiroth's barrier out of the way, the logical plan for Scarlet and Heidegger who would then have an opportunity to rule after Rufus's seeming death would be to use an army of Solider's and Deepground troops. But if that button of Scarlet's is only a means of communication to call the Restrictors who in turn approve use of DG troopers and Tsviets, then the Restrictors, who might not want to get involved, could decide to take their chances and wait out the situation. Especially if they thought the battle above would finish off some of their higher ups they might not have faith in. Therefore, Deepground could remain a secret, but Vincent and Yuffie might have some hints to another secret. Consider Vincent's suspicions during the intro to Dirge. Chapter 1 of Part 3 theory: In Crisis Core, Genesis told Sephiroth inaccurate information about Jenova Project-S; countless failed experiments to create the perfect monster. While this was wrong, what if he thought he was telling him the truth? We know Genesis went deep into Modeoheim's reactor and lab. A sight that was abandoned. What if Genesis discovered a failed second phase of the project, when Hojo got creative with some of Sephiroth's cells. In OG he recaptured Ifalna at the Icicle Inn. Did he extract some of her cells here and try to mix them with Sephiroth's cells, Makonoids, and other local wildlife? While the results would have been a failure, how would Cloud respond to remaining evidence of such a project were the party to stumble upon it on their way to Icicle Inn. Could this be another lie with the truth that Sephiroth will use as he erodes away Cloud's mind on the way to the crater? Chapter 2 of part 3 theory: If Sephiroth wants to distract Rufus and cause havoc between Shinra and Wutai, the Great Glacier might make a great location for a sky battle above. Quiet and muffled in the snow beneath the thick clouds, crazy above them. Raining machine parts? Rufus knows Glenn is part of Sephiroth now, and Hojo would be happy about it. But if Heidegger, Scarlet, and Palmer do not, how would they feel if Glenn revealed Rufus's connection to Avalanche and surviving Turks? Trust destroyed. And they are already nervous about him from that question he asked them in Rebirth. 'If you all knew my father was slipping, why didn't any of you stop him?"

Thirst queen Jessie. Bruh gets hotties throwing themselves on him and Cloud just 😒. He's different with Tifa though ain't he 😏.

That thumbnail is the absolute cutest thing. Well done. 😂

I forgot about the sword purist comment lol and the cats. They just rub it in, but he asks for it! I got used to his slightly warmer attitude from Rebirth! Your cat faces cracked me up. The night on the town seems to cheer him up. We know he matches well. Sephiroth must have really messed with him last night... Been finally watching through all of Before Crisis in detail. Tifa's cat! And Shotgun (I think)! Then I watched the Crisis Core version of the events before going back to keep watching the full BC. The strange differences only make things eerier. I wonder if they'll do something with this. From Cloud's perspective we get a sword throw, but from the Turk's perspective we get a Sephiroth jump. The Kinase/Nomura/Nojima trio say the crux of VII is Nibelheim/the life stream sequence. Between these changes that once seemed like casual changes, but now feel almost diliberate, and the dreamy feeling multiple worlds element in the VIIR series. So psyched! Gotta finish BC!

Cloud is so funny bruh. “Let’s get this over with” to “in your dreams maybe”. It’s hard to not read that dialogue as jealous and extremely protective over Ms. Lockhart; thinking about it now though guys like that probably remind Cloud of Emilio, Lester, and Tyler from Nibelheim. “Secretly” competing for her affections, trying to get her alone with them and only seeing her as a prize to win in the end to marry

The first minute is chefs kiss😂😂😂

RIP Nujabes. What a groundbreaking project Samurai Champloo was. My honorable mention would be FLOW's "Days" from Eureka 7. They were singing it on the subways it was so big. And AKFG + anime = magic. I also watched FMA's first series. But I quickly adapted to Brotherhood to the point where I even watched it broadcasted live, unsubbed lol. Also why does everything elders don't understand have to been seen as demonic? Hi from Florida lol.

The romance is really the least interesting aspect of the trios dynamic, especially in the remake trilogy, were Tifa and Aeriths friendship is explored aswell. In the OG game, pre all the expanded media it was obviously up to the player entirely since the Highwind scene has two versions (one were he recipocates Tifas feelings and one were he doesn't). We don't even get to know if Cloud and Tifa survive meteor, just the hint that the gang on the Highwind did, due to the flashforward post credits with Red. But post the expanded media, it's evident that Tifa is the path the devs chose, even while still sprinkling in some grey here and there so that the players who favoured Aerith in their playthrough could keep their head canon alive. For example, while Cloud and Tifa live together, they apparantly don't share a bed and Denzel is adopted and Cloud says he thinks Aerith put them on the path to meeting (On paper if they wanted to give a decicive answer, having Denzel be Tifas and Clouds biological child would do that). As for the bed, Clotis can assume he does sleep next to Tifa, but uses the bed in his office for whenever he comes home late, as he's runs a delivery firm and might get late night deliverys every now and then and as the good "husband" he doesn't want to risk waking her up. Regardless of wheather you think he would have chosen to pursue Aerith had she lived, you have to acknowledge that he wouldn't live with a woman he has known all his life, a woman he knows loves him romantically and even bring a kid home for them to raise together, if he didn't love her romantically too. Cloud is simply not that cruel. Oh, loved the video! You have such a relaxing and soothing voice aswell :)

I don't usually have time for let's play content these days, but I wanted to at least check this first one out, to show a bit of support and get it off on the right foot in the eyes of the algorithm. I replayed Remake last year around this time, so it's still fairly fresh in my mind. But it was still interesting to see these sections again after playing Rebirth. The subtlety in the performance differences for Cloud and Barret are interesting, with Cloud having a deeper, flatter sound, and Barret sounding almost like a motivational speaker, lol. Obviously intentional given their characterization at these areas of the plot, and not something I DIDN'T notice on first playthrough. But back to back with Rebirth it's much more stark, and I think can be better appreciated. Out of curiosity, are you playing the PS4 version? If so, is there any particular reason why? 👀 Also, I didn't see you do it (I might've missed it though), but one cool trick you can do with Barret in combat, is after he fires a full barrage with Square, and that last big attack goes off, you can hit Triangle to Charge for a unique animation that's actually slightly faster than his normal recovery, on top of charging up Overcharge simultaneously. Works in Rebirth too, and makes it so that he can put steady damage/pressure down more consistently.

Cloud you're not slick we can see you smiling every time Tifa speaks bro is smitten. Someone else mentioned Traces of Two Pasts and it made me think about how much it and 2000 Gil To Become A Hero colors my perception of the scenes between Cloud and Tifa. Even now in the beginning of Remake when their relationship is still new and freshly renewed how it enforces some of the decisions they make and how they act. Also there's a very funny group call with a bunch of the voice cast re-enacting the elevator scene and it is some of the funniest shit I've seen. Hearing Jessie and Tifa try to be Barret and Cloud is gold

Always happy to see your videos, Jazzy! And I keep thinking about those cool shirts. I might wind up getting one. Also I read 'Traces of Two Pasts.' Awesome. And with Zangan, accurately informative! I didn't realize Cloud never said a word just to keep Tifa out of trouble. I always figured he got mad at the boys right then. Biggs = X! Jaw dropping! Makes sense with Remake's ending and Bigg's little role in Rebirth. I never expected Faz to turn into 'that,' but the moment he said "how could you be so cruel" I felt myself getting nervous. Like something was suddenly disturbingly wrong. My favorite part was the third part though. That was some good quality new story! Thank you for the suggestion! I thought the other day: With a story full of so much black wing and white wing symbolism, is it not romantic that the only feathers Cloud's friends compare that iconic hair to are yellow? The same color as the flowers we are told to follow. :) Of course I can't resist bringing up 36:00 in. You need not remind me of that theory I mentioned to you before. A silhouette over Cloud on the ground: Sephiroth. The masamune through Claudia's navel, lifting her into the air like he would Cloud in at the reactor. Her face: "Cloud, run away. You have to leave, you have to live." A flash image of Sephiroth flinging her into the burning house. Sephiroth in the flames, but this time he doesn't walk away from you, he approaches. I like the chocobo feathers better lol When Aerith says, "Wait, you think someone's out to get you" we hear in her voice how ridicules the thought sounds. So perfect. Makes me think of the theme 'Anxious Heart.' A lot of people thought AC overly repeated Cloud's arc, but after watching you analyze Cloud in a previous video, I thought about the five stages of grieving. Now I feel like it actually fully completed his arc. Denial/anger in VII, bargaining before AC, and depression/acceptance during AC. One could say this story is very therapeutic! Hope things are going great for you! All good on this end!

I appreciate this cause i didnt play the remake

I’m excited to see what comes next in your FF7 series!

W list. W video as always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

*runs in* I knew exactly two of these! Also, you have a good singing voice! Also also, Final Fantasy X-2 is underrated! Also also also, no K-On???????? *scampers out*

Samurai Champloo is the GOAT. It is the anime opening that smells of sunflowers.

Love the list of a lot of old-school songs. Being me back, being a kid in the early 2000s

Very enjoyable video 🙂

I’m digging the vocals😁

There simply must be a Big Zack Snack tee in honor of the meal I grew up on

Nice job, Jazzy! I can see you doing more of these kinda vids. The possibilities are endless. Cheers!

Not really a main point of your video, but I LOVE how you mention that people don't always have the means to critique art in the most helpful ways. You have to learn how to critique things in an effective manner; it's not just about saying your thoughts unfiltered. It really is an artform in and of itself, in a way. And I think it's a fantastic skill to learn that can help broaden the scope of the type of people you can share your art with. The more effectively you can communicate with other artists about your work and their work, the more you can grow together. Learning the skills for healthy critique have not only helped make it easier to brush off less helpful criticisms aimed at hurting me. They've not only helped me reflect on my own work to recognize elements I can improve on. But it's been a wonderful avenue for me to find other creatives over the years. Sometimes they're longterm friends. Sometimes it's fleeting. Many of those people you might not talk to much as the years go by. But mutual, consensual critique, and discussion of artistic goals/how to improve can have a very strong, lasting impact on you even after you part ways with those people. Also, 'tracing is a learning tool' is 10/10. Trace. Make you own connect-the-dots'. Whatever helps build that line confidence and helps you behind to understand the intent your favorite artists had with their lines. Also also, goes without saying obviously, but your style is killer. Chef's kiss. I also like the intent I see behind a lot of it. I'm particularly a fan of art that feels like it has something to say. Great video as usual, and I'm looking forward to more!

Aye appreciate you showing us your thoughts and sharing more of your process! I personally would love a sketchbook tour maybe that will get you more comfortable with this video type

I love how you made your art style your own. It definitely makes you unique and I think it’s important to make your own creative signature. It definitely shows in everything you do and it’s exciting to watch you grow!

I was telling everybody: no multiple timeline or dimensions, zack STILL FCKING DEAD!!!, and Aerith still dead.

Thats so cool. it just tickles my tummy

We seem to have very similar interpretations. 🌝

But what about Johnny? Zack never met him.

Okay I'm subscribing. I just saw you have introspective videos on Cloud and Zack on the side and I need to support my fellow Melanin princess. You make good, valid and well thought out points and your hair is friggin fantastic. Sold. I'm a fan. :D

I love him, there’s always so many layers to his character but anytime u see him achieve some form of happiness u wanna jump and cheer for him

I just need my boy zack to get his happy ending 😭. Zerith to me is the star crossed tragic lovers and I do believe we will see them unite in the lifestream in part 3 bc we never saw it in AC. Just my thoughts on ships lol

After watching your vid my mind was blown. I refuse to think this was another marvel multi worlds. I knew it had to be the lifesteam and you cleared a lot of what I couldn’t make sense. Thank you! I can’t wait for part 3!

THIS IS MF CONTENT

Just remember its cannon to FF10. With farplane and shit like that.....

I totally agree with your last point, Cloud needs to stabalize himself before entering into a emotional romantic partnership. (Though he makes a great effort in Advent Children)

I haven't read the compilation texts, but why try and "clone" Sephiroth using adults instead of just injecting more fetuses with Jenova cells? He was already obviously physically gifted as a kid, so that should be more than enough for the corrupt Shinra scientists to experiment on more fetuses.

I definitely like this format, and I think the length is just right. Not so slow that I get bored caught up in the minutia, but not so fast that I don't get a feel for the intent of the choices you're making. The fact that your art and skill are fantastic of course doesn't hurt, lol. I personally really enjoy doing art studies like this, and sketching through to lineart is my FAVORITE part of the process... partially because I'm very bad at shading, lol. I really like your style, and it really strikes a balance between detail/impression and edges/curves that I'm super into. My work doesn't necessarily look like yours, but it has a similar vibe I feel. Anyway, great work!

OOO we on a art vibe this round? Im here for it teach usss

It’s so cool to see how talented you are in different forms. Watching you draw and taking time to try something new is a breath of fresh air. Good video as always

Some minor thoughs. Zack v Sephiroth part was ok. But it kinda went over Aerith v Sephiroth who are the angel and devil on Clouds shoulder. Recently a friend of mine who is a green enviromentalist played og first time. She said that there is no romance in the game. That the cause is what's important and it's just kids messing around during free time. While for most this take isn't theirs it shows how the story itself is good. Though I would argue some romance adds to it. Eg. in temple of the ancients Cloud breaks Sephiroths control when the whispers attack Aerith. If it's just a friend that control is weakerer to break than when a loved one is attacked. Cloud actually is looking for a family - his friends. He just has problems expressing it. When you talked about personalities around him, he has most of them. And we can see how he interacts with them. I don't think Aerith and Tifa are good at that though. Of course he is more willing to let them do more around him. But I would argue the best to get to him are Zack and....Vincent. Zack is the big brother. They get along because they have the same background and Zack included Cloud as his friend just like Cloud always wanted. Vincent on the other hand is Clouds quite side cranked to eleven. Vince never speaks if it's not important and Cloud feels this on a relatable level. Also Cloud mentally is 16 while Vince is around 50 (serious father-son vibes). Even their absence from the world (coffin sleeping and tank imprisonment) is a mirror image of them. Having both of them around himself Cloud can model his life how he wants it to be (just like most teenagers do). At his lowest in AC he finds comfort in only relatable person - Vincent.

KZfaq brought me to your channel oh yeah i like ya theory followed

Ey, if it works, it works 😂

I wish they never did this fate ghost, mutli timelines, paraellel universe stuff. It never works out.