Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Reveals His Favorite Character
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, recently shared in an interview that his favorite character is none other than Cloud Strife. Hamaguchi’s fondness for Cloud stems from his nearly decade-long involvement in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. He explained how spending years seeing Cloud during development has made the character feel like "family."
"Cloud has been a constant presence in my life while working on this project. Over these 8-9 years, I’ve always had him in front of me, it’s almost like he’s family now," Hamaguchi shared warmly.

Interestingly, Yoshinori Kitase, the director of the original Final Fantasy 7, revealed his favorite character to be Vincent Valentine. Kitase noted that Vincent’s dark, mysterious vibe brought a horror-like atmosphere to the story, making him a standout character. While Vincent hasn’t been playable in the series yet, Kitase expressed excitement about his upcoming portrayal in Rebirth.
This insight not only highlights the passion of the development team but also the emotional bond they’ve built with their iconic cast. Fans can look forward to rediscovering these characters in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.