"Awakening"
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"Awakening" (目覚め, Mezame^?) is the final battle theme of Final Fantasy XI. It was composed by Kumi Tanioka.

Contents 1 Game appearances 1.1 Final Fantasy XI 1.2 Dissidia Final Fantasy 1.2.1 Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy 1.3 Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon 2 Arrangement Album appearances 2.1 Final Fantasy XI - Music from the Other Side of Vana'diel 3 Appearances outside Final Fantasy media 3.1 Lord of Vermilion Re:2 FAN KIT 4 See Also

Game appearancesEdit

Final Fantasy XIEdit

"Awakening" serves as the background theme for the final battle against the Shadow Lord at the Castle Zvahl Keep's throne room. It also plays during several other later encounters in the Throne Room, as well as the area theme for Dynamis - Xarcabard.

This track's tune is dark and gloomy at start, but soon it rises into a fast-paced theme, giving the impression that the battle is elapsing. After this, the battle cycles between its main tune and a smooth, eerie tune, resembling the track's introduction. The track can be found in the original soundtrack as the 28th track of Disc 2.

Dissidia Final FantasyEdit

"Awakening" is a bonus battle BGM in Dissidia, purchasable in the PP Catalog for 500 PP after Shade Impulse is cleared. After being purchased, it can be randomly selected for battles featuring Shantotto.

"Awakening" also plays during the boss battle against Shantotto in Distant Glory: Heroes.

Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit

"Awakening" returns in Dissidia 012 as a bonus track. Its cost on the PP Catalog has been reduced to 150 PP, and is now available from the start of the game. It is now also randomly selected by default for battles taking place at the Empyreal Paradox or including Prishe.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's DungeonEdit

"Guardian of Darkness 2" is a remix of "Awakening", present in this spin-off game. It was arranged by Yuzo Takahashi, and is the 21st track in the original soundtrack.

Arrangement Album appearancesEdit

Final Fantasy XI - Music from the Other Side of Vana'dielEdit

A remix of "Awakening" appears in this album of arrangements of Final Fantasy XI music by The Star Onions.

Appearances outside Final Fantasy mediaEdit

Lord of Vermilion Re:2 FAN KITEdit

A remix of "Awakening" plays as the conclusion of the Final Fantasy XI medley.

See AlsoEdit

• "Final Boss Theme"
• "Battle to the Death"
• "Zeromus"
• "Neo Exdeath"
• "Dancing Mad"
• "One-Winged Angel"
• "The Extreme"
• "Grand Cross"
• "Decisive Battle"
• "The Battle for Freedom"
• "Nascent Requiem"

v · e · d Final Fantasy XI
Rise of the Zilart - Chains of Promathia - Treasures of Aht Urhgan - Wings of the Goddess - A Crystalline Prophecy - A Moogle Kupo d'Etat - A Shantotto Ascension - Vision of Abyssea - Scars of Abyssea - Heroes of Abyssea
Races
Enlightened Races
Elvaan - Galka - Hume - Mithra - Tarutaru - Kuluu - Zilart
Beastmen
Antica - Bugbear - Gigas - Goblin - Lamia - Mamool Ja - Moblin - Orc - Qiqirn - Quadav - Sahagin - Tonberry - Troll - Yagudo
Characters
Deities
Altana - Promathia
Terrestrial Avatars
Bahamut - Carbuncle - Diabolos - Fenrir - Phoenix
Main Storyline
Aldo - Cornelia - Francmage - Iru-Kuiru - Karaha-Baruha - Lion - Monberaux - Muchavatte - Raogrimm - Shadow Lord - Ulrich - Verena - Wolfgang - Yow Rabntah
The Three Nations
Ayame - Cid - Cornelia Karst - Invincible Shield - Iron Eater - Naji - President Karst - Talekeeper - Volker - Zeid
Claidie - Curilla - Destin - Halver - Pieuje - Ranperre - Rochefogne - Shamonde - Trion - Vauderame
Ajido-Marujido - Apururu - Joker - Nanaa Mihgo - Rukususu - Sedal-Godjal - Semih Lafihna - Shantotto - Star Sibyl - Tosuka-Porika - Zonpa-Zippa
Rise of the Zilart
Crystal Warriors - Eald'narche - Gilgamesh - Grav'iton - Jakoh Wahcondalo - Kam'lanaut - Yve'noile
Chains of Promathia
Atarefaunet - Chebukki Brothers - Despachiaire - Esha'ntarl - Jabbos - Louverance - Nag'molada - Prishe - Selh'teus - Sin Hunters - Tenzen - Ulmia
Treasures of Aht Urhgan
Alexander - Aphmau - Balrahn - Dark Rider - Gessho - Ghatsad - Gulool Ja Ja - Gurfurlur - King of Hearts - Naja Salaheem - Nashmeira - Odin - Luzaf - Razfahd
Wings of the Goddess
Derek Karst - Doron-Fulun - Excenmille - Haja Zhwan - Klara - Lehko Habhoka - Perih Vashai - Rahal - Robel-Akbel - Romaa Mihgo
Aquila - Atomos - Brandolf - Cait Sith - Haudrale - Lady Lilith - Larzos - Lilisette - Mayakov - Portia - Ragelise
Story Add-Ons
Belle Shantotto - Domina Shantotto - Riko Kupenreich - Seed Crystal
Other NPCs
Choh Moui - Emanritan - Koru-Moru - Maat - Rainemard - Yoran-Oran
Jobs
Warrior - Monk - White Mage - Black Mage - Red Mage - Thief - Paladin - Dark Knight - Beastmaster - Bard - Ranger - Samurai - Ninja - Dragoon - Summoner - Blue Mage - Corsair - Puppetmaster - Dancer - Scholar
Organizations
Allied Forces of Altana - Armathrwn Society - Dark Kindred - Ducal Guard - Mythril Musketeers - Sibyl Guards - Star Onion Brigade - The Immortals - Salaheem's Sentinels
Vana'diel
Major Cities
Empire of Aht Urhgan - Republic of Bastok - Grand Duchy of Jeuno - Kingdom of San d'Oria - Federation of Windurst
Towns
Kazham - Mhaura - Nashmau - Norg - Rabao - Selbina - Tavnazia/Tavnazian Safehold
Conquest Regions
Aragoneu - Derfland - Elshimo Lowlands - Elshimo Uplands - Fauregandi - Gustaberg - Kolshushu - Kuzotz - Li'Telor - Movalpolos - Norvallen - Qufim - Ronfaure - Sarutabaruta - Tavnazian Archipelago - Tu'Lia - Valdeaunia - Vollbow - Zulkheim
Besieged Regions
Arrapago Islands - Halvung Territory - Mamool Ja Savagelands - Ruins of Alzadaal - West Aht Urhgan
Campaign Regions
Aragoneu Front - Derfland Front - Fauregandi Front - Gustaberg Front - Norvallen Front - Ronfaure Front - Sarutabaruta Front - Valdeaunia Front
Other Regions
Abyssea - Dynamis - Limbus - Lumoria - Promyvion - Threshold
History
History of Vana'diel - Alliance of Altana - Crystal War - Gwynham Ironheart - Multinational Expedition
Activities
Assault - Ballista - Battlefields - Besieged - Campaign - Chocobo Racing - Chocobo Raising - Conquest - Dynamis - Einherjar - Fishing - Limbus - Pankration - Salvage - Synthesis
Terms
Chocobo - Combat Skill - Fame - Linkshell - Macros - Merit Points - Missions - Mog House - Moogle - Mythic Weapons - Sanction - Server - Signet - Skillchain - Tactical Points - Temporary Item - Weapon Skill - Weather
Music
Original Soundtrack - Rise of the Zilart Original Soundtrack - Chains of Promathia Original Soundtrack - Treasures of Aht Urhgan Original Soundtrack - Original Soundtrack Premium Box - Crusaders of Altana Original Soundtrack - Music from the Other Side of Vana'diel - Piano Collections "Vana'diel March" - "Awakening" - "Distant Worlds" - "Memoro de la Ŝtono" - "Ronfaure"
Seasonal Events
Starlight Celebration
Archives
Abilities - Achievements - Armor - Enemies - Enemy Abilities - Items - MMO Tactics and Terminology - Spells - Timeline - Wallpapers - Weapons

v · e · d Musical Themes from the Final Fantasy Series
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Recurring Themes
Battle Theme - Boss Theme - Chocobo's Theme - Dungeon - Ending Theme - Final Boss Theme - Final Fantasy - Good Night - Moogle's Theme - Prelude - Town Theme - Victory Fanfare
Final Fantasy
"Main Theme" - "Battle Scene" - "Chaos Shrine" - "Matoya's Cave" - "Gurgu Volcano"
Final Fantasy II
"Battle Scene 1" - "Rebel Army Theme" - "Main Theme" - "Battle Scene 2" - "Magician's Tower" - "Finale"
Final Fantasy III
"Into the Crystal Cave" - "Battle 1" - "Battle 2" - "Eternal Wind" - "Tozas" - "The Boundless Ocean" - "Elia, the Maiden of Water" - "Pavilion of Dorga and Une" - "Battle to the Death"
Final Fantasy IV
"Theme of Love" - "Final Fantasy IV Main Theme" - "Battle 1" - "Battle 2" - "Rydia" - "Edward's Harp" - "Mysidia" - "Dancing Doll Calcobrena" - "Battle with Golbez's Four Emperors" - "The Final Battle"
Final Fantasy V
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" - "Reina's Theme" - "Pirates Ahoy" - "Sorrows of Parting" - "Home, Sweet Home" - "Music Box" - "Battle at the Big Bridge" - "Legend of the Deep Forest" - "The Final Battle" - "Dear Friends" - "Ending Theme"
Final Fantasy VI
"Battle Theme" - "Decisive Battle" - "Terra" - "Kefka" - "Kids Run Through the City" - "Aria di Mezzo Carattere" - "Relm's Theme" - "Searching for Friends" - "The Fierce Battle" - "Dancing Mad"
Final Fantasy VII
"Opening ~ Bombing Mission" - "Those Who Fight" - "Tifa's Theme" - "Those Who Fight Further" - "Turks' Theme" - "Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII" - "Farm Boy" - "J-E-N-O-V-A" - "Cosmo Canyon" - "Aerith's Theme" - "One-Winged Angel"
Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
"Theme of Elfe"
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
"Theme of CRISIS CORE" - "Why"
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
"Calling" - "Safe and Sound" - "The Promised Land"
Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-
"Redemption" - "Longing"
Final Fantasy VIII
"Liberi Fatali" - "Blue Fields" - "Don't Be Afraid" - "Force Your Way" - "The Man with the Machine Gun" - "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" - "The Oath" - "Fisherman's Horizon" - "Eyes on Me" - "Maybe I'm a Lion" - "The Extreme"
Final Fantasy IX
"The Place I'll Return to Someday" - "Vamo' Alla Flamenco" - "Hunter's Chance" - "Kuja's Theme" - "Rose of May" - "Daguerreo, the Hermit's Library" - "Unrequited Love" - "Not Alone" - "The Final Battle"- "Melodies of Life"
Final Fantasy X
"Zanarkand" - "Otherworld" - "Hymn of the Fayth" - "Via Purifico" - "Suteki da ne" - "Seymour Battle" - "A Contest of Aeons" - "Decisive Battle"
Final Fantasy X-2
"Eternity ~Memory of Lightwaves~" - "Real Emotion" - "Yuna's Ballad" - "1000 Words"
Final Fantasy XI
"Vana'diel March" - "Ronfaure" - "Fighters of the Crystal" - "Awakening" - "Distant Worlds" - "Memoro de la Ŝtono"
Final Fantasy XII
"Opening Movie (Theme of FINAL FANTASY XII)" - "Boss Battle" - "The Dalmasca Estersand" - "Giza Plains" - "Theme of the Empire" - "The Battle for Freedom" - "Kiss me Good-Bye"
Final Fantasy XIII
"FINAL FANTASY XIII ~The Promise~" - "Blinded By Light" - "Ragnarok" - "Eternal Love" - "March of the Dreadnoughts" - "Fighting Fate" - "Fang's Theme" - "Gapra Whitewood" - "Will to Fight" - "Sulyya Springs" - "Dust to Dust" - "Born Anew" - "Nascent Requiem" - "Kimi ga Iru Kara" - "My Hands"
Final Fantasy XIII-2
"FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 ~Wishes~" - "Noel's Theme" - "Caius's Theme" - "New World"
Final Fantasy XIV
"Answers" - "Primal Judgement"
Final Fantasy Tactics
"Hero's Theme"
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
"Main Theme" - "Teach Me, Mont Blanc" - "Shiroi Hana"
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
"Summer Vacation"
Final Fantasy Type-0
"Three Hours of Fate" - "Zero"
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
"Somnus"
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
"Sound of the Wind" - "Moonless Starry Night" - "Starry Moonlit Night"
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
"Kuule tää unelmain"
Dissidia Final Fantasy
"The Messenger"
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
"Cantata Mortis & God in Fire"