Final Fantasy has always been an integral part of the Kingdom Hearts series and for many fans(myself included) it was FF characters that initially caught their attention. And the complete absence of all things Final Fantasy in KH3 was a source of great disappointment for many. So naturally Re:Mind brought some old favorites back(probably as an apology) and hopefully Kingdom Hearts IV doubles down on Final Fantasy to make up for it. It goes without saying that even more oldies will return (Cloud,Sephiroth,Zack etc.) but I want to talk about characters that haven't been introduced yet. So let's get started.
Cecil- A character with a fascinating arc that is remarkably similar to Riku's (as discussed in another thread) Cecil's tale is one of redemption. In other words he would fit right in.
Kain- If you're gonna have Cecil it just makes sense to have Kain as well.
Rydia- Final Fantasy IV has many great characters but Rydia is easily the best of the bunch. First introduced as a child only to be swallowed by Leviathan and reintroduced as an adult, there's so much potential for what they could do with her in Kingdom Hearts.
Gilgamesh- Originally appearing in the fifth entry, this sword collector is always looking for legendary weapons to add to his arsenal. And Keyblades are about as legendary as swords get, so of course Gilgamesh would want to aquire one.
Red XIII/Nanaki- FFVII is the most popular game in the series and therefore has the most characters in KH but there's one that has yet to show up. Red XIII is a fan favorite and quite possibly the most mysterious character in Final Fantasy history. Please make this a reality Square Enix.
Rinoa- I don't know why this hasn't happened yet. She already exists in the KH universe and a teaser during the credits of II hinted at her arrival. That was 15 years ago. How much longer do we have to wait?
Zidane- Final Fantasy IX deserves better treatment and what better way to start than with that games protagonist. He shares alot of personality traits with Sora and I think the two of them would be great friends.
Princess Garnet- As far as I know, there's no rule stating that a Final Fantasy character can't be a Princess of Heart.
Freya- My personal favorite character from FFIX. Freya's quest to find her missing boyfriend would be relevant in a series where Sora and Kairi are always looking for each other.
Eiko- A young summoner with a crush on Zidane, familial ties to Garnet and a love for Moogles, Eiko would just make sense.
Kuja- A rematch with Sephiroth is guaranteed but there's always room for another FF villian as a hidden boss and in my opinion Kuja is perfect for the job. He's insanely powerful and his theme song is awesome. Add in a rivalry with Zidane and you've got yourself a solid replacement for the ongoing Cloud and Sephiroth feud.
What characters would you like to see?
Cecil- A character with a fascinating arc that is remarkably similar to Riku's (as discussed in another thread) Cecil's tale is one of redemption. In other words he would fit right in.
Kain- If you're gonna have Cecil it just makes sense to have Kain as well.
Rydia- Final Fantasy IV has many great characters but Rydia is easily the best of the bunch. First introduced as a child only to be swallowed by Leviathan and reintroduced as an adult, there's so much potential for what they could do with her in Kingdom Hearts.
Gilgamesh- Originally appearing in the fifth entry, this sword collector is always looking for legendary weapons to add to his arsenal. And Keyblades are about as legendary as swords get, so of course Gilgamesh would want to aquire one.
Red XIII/Nanaki- FFVII is the most popular game in the series and therefore has the most characters in KH but there's one that has yet to show up. Red XIII is a fan favorite and quite possibly the most mysterious character in Final Fantasy history. Please make this a reality Square Enix.
Rinoa- I don't know why this hasn't happened yet. She already exists in the KH universe and a teaser during the credits of II hinted at her arrival. That was 15 years ago. How much longer do we have to wait?
Zidane- Final Fantasy IX deserves better treatment and what better way to start than with that games protagonist. He shares alot of personality traits with Sora and I think the two of them would be great friends.
Princess Garnet- As far as I know, there's no rule stating that a Final Fantasy character can't be a Princess of Heart.
Freya- My personal favorite character from FFIX. Freya's quest to find her missing boyfriend would be relevant in a series where Sora and Kairi are always looking for each other.
Eiko- A young summoner with a crush on Zidane, familial ties to Garnet and a love for Moogles, Eiko would just make sense.
Kuja- A rematch with Sephiroth is guaranteed but there's always room for another FF villian as a hidden boss and in my opinion Kuja is perfect for the job. He's insanely powerful and his theme song is awesome. Add in a rivalry with Zidane and you've got yourself a solid replacement for the ongoing Cloud and Sephiroth feud.
What characters would you like to see?