Square Enix has released a four-part documentary series for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Titled “Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth“, which reveals the stories behind the making of the RPG through the eyes of the development team.
“In this four-part documentary series, delve into the creation of this new, independent RPG with candid insights and never-before-heard stories from a group of series directors, artists, designers and voice talent.” press release. “This series offers fans and newcomers a behind-the-scenes ticket to hear secrets about the game's expansive and vibrant world, the strong bonds between party members and the rich, multi-faceted stories and quests that await in this legendary adventure.”
The documentary, across its four episodes, includes interviews with:
- Naoki Hamaguchi (Director)
- Yoshinori Kitase (producer)
- Tetsuya Nomura (Creative Director)
- Makoto Ace (sound director)
- Keiji Kawamori (Music Supervisor)
- Mitsuto Suzuki (composer)
- Takako Miyake (Environment Manager)
- Ichiro Yamaguchi (Lighting Director)
- Shintaro Takai (art director)
- Miyoshi Sugawara (Environmental Artwork Supervisor)
- Teruki Endo (Battle Director)
- Motomu Toriyama (co-director)
- Kazushige Nojima (STELLAVISTA LTD.) (Story and screenplay)
- Dai Suzuki (main character designer and lead character artist)
- Hiroyuki Yamaji (Animation Director (Battle))
- Hidekazu Miyake (scene director)
- Junichi Hayashi (Cutscene co-director)
- Akira Iwasawa (Face Director)
- Cody Christian (voice of Cloud Discord)
- Brett Barron (voice of Tifa Lockhart)
- Brianna White (voice of Aerith Gainsborough)
- John Eric Bentley (voice of Barrett Wallace)
- Max Mittleman (voice of Red XIII)
- Susie Young (voice of Yuvi Kisaragi)
- Matthew Mercer (voice of Vincent Valentine)
- Caleb Pearce (voice of Zack Fair)
- Eri Asano (translation producer)
- Ben Sabine (English translator)
- Laurent Sautier (French translator)
- Diana Kawamata (German translator)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Available now for PlayStation 5.
Watch all four episodes below.
Episode One: Shaping the World
English
Japanese
Episode Two: Friends of Destiny
English
Japanese
Episode Three: New Friends and Enemies
English
Japanese
Episode Four: Sound Icons
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Japanese
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