The Final Fantasy series is known for its unique look and character designs. The series has always had distinct visuals, and the character designs of Yoshitaka Amano and other talented artists have become some of the most instantly recognizable in all of pop culture. But just as there are good designs, some manage to miss the mark.
Every Final Fantasy game features a dynamic cast of characters, but some of these designs can seem bland or generic. With over 70 games in the entire franchise, there are a lot of different looking characters. Some made a positive impression on fans with their unique designs, and other didn’t.
10 Terrible: Luso Clemens
As the main character in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift and a playable character in Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, Luso is someone fans of the franchise are very familiar with.
Though he does look different from the myriad of other Final Fantasy main characters, Luso’s unique design is just too all over the place to be considered good. There’s just way too much going on visually, which is too bad, as the design itself has some promise.
9 Cool: Cecil Harvey
One of the oldest characters on this list, Cecil is the main character of Final Fantasy IV, and plays a role in the sequel games. Though his character development certainly plays a large role in his popularity among fans, Cecil’s design is just as important.
Cecil’s Paladin armor is some of the most visually striking in the series, and the design instantly grabs your attention. “Cool”-looking characters like Cecil are what the series excels at.
8 Terrible: Nooj
Fans know Nooj as an NPC from Final Fantasy X-2. But when most think about the character, it’s because of his design – and not in a good way.
The ex-Crimson Squad member has a very generic looking design. It seems like character designer Tetsuya Nomura was admirably trying something new with Nooj, but the end result wasn’t all that remarkable.
7 Cool: Oerba Yun Fang
A strong presence in the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, Fang left a strong impact on fans throughout those titles. Not only is she a well developed character, but she’s also one of the better designed in the games.
Lance wielders don’t get nearly enough love in Final Fantasy, but Fang’s awesome design makes up for that. Her laidback appearance and striking features perfectly compliment her personality, and her Bladed Lance is one of the coolest in the games.
6 Terrible: Vaan
As the main character of both Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, Vaan is a familiar face to most. Though he’s much more memorable narratively than he is from a design standpoint.
Vaan just doesn’t have that many memorable design features. He’s a very simple looking character, and looks visually similar to many Final Fantasy protagonists. That’s not the worst thing in the world, but a lazy design still counts as a bad one.
5 Cool: Paine
A playable character in Final Fantasy X-2, Paine certainly stands out. Design aside, the mystery surrounding her past and identity make Paine one of the most interesting characters in the game.
Paine’s gothic-inspired look really makes her stand out from the other characters in the game. It’s a unique look that works perfectly among the rest of the cast, and gives her character some individuality when compared to other characters in the series.
4 Terrible: Tidus
As the main character of Final Fantasy X, Tidus is one of the ,ost well known Final Fantasy characters out there. But as far as his design goes, there’s much to be desired.
Like Vaan, Tidus has a fairly bland and unisnspired design. He can visually be swapped with a number of characters from the series, and there wouldn’t be all that much of a difference. Though it might not exactly be “terrible”, his uninspired design is one of the weakest in the series.
3 Cool: Terra Branford
A playable character in Final Fantasy VI, Terra is a powerful magic user and has one of the most striking designs in the game.
Terra was designed by Yoshitaka Amano, the man responsible for the majority of the series’ main character designs to date. You can see the quality of Amano’s work in Terra’s design. It’s a classic look that still manages to stand out and hold up against some of the series’ newer designs.
2 Terrible: Cid Del Norte Marguez
Cid appears in Final Fantasy VI as a scientist in the Gestahlian Empire. The Magitek creator plays an important role in the game’s narrative, but his achievements are somewhat out shadowed by his ridiculous design.
Sporting while overalls with a bright yellow hood, one can assume that Cid isn’ exactly worried about appearances. The strangeness of Yokitaka Amano’s design here is highlighted by Cid’s hood that accentuates his – what looks to be – square head. All in all, it’s a strange design that makes it hard to take the character seriously.
1 Cool: Sephiroth
As the most well known Final Fantasy character out there, no one needs any help remembering what Sephiroth looks like. Most fans will agree that the Final Fantasy VII villain has one of the most recognizable designs in the game.
Though his long silver hair and katana make for a great combination, Sephiroth’s design works as well as it does because of how well it suits his cold personality. Though he has several iterations, his normal appearance is what fans will always think of when they hear the name.
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