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September 20th - September 27th

Chaos sitting on his throne

Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano depicting Chaos, the original Final Fantasy's final boss. Chaos would not make another appearance under this guise until the release of Dissidia Final Fantasy, in which, opposed to the goddess Cosmos, he would reprise his role as the final villain of the game.

Recently featured: Kain in the After Years - FFIII Crystal - Squall and Rinoa

September 6th - September 20th

Kain in the After Years

Artwork by Akira Oguro depicting the conflict between Kain Highwind and the dark incarnation of himself, a major plot point of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. The After Years was the first direct sequel to a Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy X-2 and the first to feature the whole cast of the prequel game as playable characters.

Recently featured: FFIII Crystal - Squall and Rinoa - Aeris and Highwind

August 23rd - September 6th

Final Fantasy III crystal room

Artwork by Akihiko Yoshida depicting a Crystal in Final Fantasy III. Elemental crystals were powerful symbols in the Final Fantasy series' early years, and crystal rooms such as this one appeared in all first five installments except Final Fantasy II. Sanctified places, crystal rooms are often secluded away in dungeons and showcase their own musical theme: the Prelude, a melody which has since become an icon within the series.

August 16th - August 23rd

Squall and Rinoa

Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura depicting Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly, the main characters of Final Fantasy VIII. Unlike its predecessors, this installment of the series was given much more focus in regards of the unfolding love story between Squall and Rinoa. Squall first meets Rinoa during a mission assigned by Balamb Garden's Headmaster Cid Kramer to secure the independence of Timber from the advancing Galbadian Army.


August 9th - August 16th

Aeris waits for the Highwind

CG render of the airship Highwind and Aeris Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII. This render was released before the game's debut and was featured on one of the inside covers of the CD case. This image was a source of great speculation among fans, as it depicts Aeris clearly waiting for the Highwind to dock, but she is no longer a playable character when the airship is first available for flight. It could also be seen as symbolic of Cloud's promise to take Aeris aboard the airship one day.

August 2nd - August 9th

Luso opens the Grimoire

Artwork by Akihiko Yoshida depicting Luso Clemens, the main character of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, opening the Grimoire of the Rift, which transports him to the region of Jylland. A Grimoire is a powerful tome of knowledge or magick, and the one held by Luso proved to be the key to return to his own world after completing many tasks in the land of Ivalice.

July 26th - August 2nd

Album Cover

Album cover of Piano Collections Final Fantasy XI, a selection of tracks from Final Fantasy XI for the piano. This anthology of songs composed by Nobuo Uematsu and Naoshi Mizuta includes pieces from the original installment as well as expansion packs, such as "Wings of the Goddess" from Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess. This album cover features a Mandragora looking on as a Moblin plays a piano.


July 19th-July 26th

Black Mage

The original Final Fantasy's battle sprite of the Black Mage job class. Black Mages have always appeared in some form in every game and every spin-off, making the job class one of the most iconic elements in the series. They are often depicted as robed figures with large, pointy hats which obscure their faces. Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII are the only entries that do not include a character or a job specifically designed for the Black Mage class.


July 12th - July 19th

Pencil sketch of Omega Weapon from Final Fantasy V
Pencil illustration of Omega Weapon from Final Fantasy V. This android, arachnid-like entity sports a variety of devastating abilities and is a recurring Superboss in the series. Over its next several appearances in Final Fantasy VI, Dirge of Cerberus, and other games, Omega Weapon's structure has morphed drastically, even taking the form of a metallic humanoid-quadraped hybrid. In most cases, however, Omega has retained the image depicted in this sketch.


July 5th - July 12th

Main party of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
Artwork by Toshiyuki Itahana of the main characters from Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, depicting clockwise and starting from the top, Alhanalem, Gnash, Meeth Crym, Chelinka and the moogle Stiltzkin, while Yuri occupies the center. The Latin inscription at the top, Geminis Fatalis, means "Fated Twins", a reference to Yuri and Chelinka's role in the story, while the second inscription, Ibi in Crystallum inscribuntur omnia fata means "There on the Crystal all fates are etched", a straight description of the powers of the Great Crystal.


Recently featured: Sending - Barrier City - Necron Battle

July 28th - July 5th

FFX-Yuna sendingConcept
Concept artwork by Tetsuya Nomura of Yuna performing a Sending. Sendings are important rituals of the world of Spira in Final Fantasy X. Only a Summoner can execute a Sending, which initiates departed souls' journey to the Farplane. The ceremony involves a unique form of dance and is usually performed next to a body of water. The custom of Sending is such an important facet of Final Fantasy X that additional artwork of it is featured on the game's logo.

June 21st - June 28th

The New York Barrier City

CG render of the New York, Barrier City #42, from the Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within motion picture. Barrier Cities across the world serve as humanity's only protection against the Phantoms issuing from the Leonid Meteor crater. In an attempt to persuade the Council to authorise the use of the Zeus Cannon against the invaders by giving a first-hand demonstration of the Phantom threat, General Hein temporarily shuts down the bio-etheric shield surrounding the city. He was unable to stop the Phantoms from crawling into the city via its pipelines after turning it on again, causing the deaths of thousands of its inhabitants.

June 14th - June 21st

Necron-art

Artwork of the final storyline battle of Final Fantasy IX, between the protagonists lead by Zidane Tribal, and the final boss, Necron. After an encounter with Trance Kuja in the Crystal World, Zidane and his friends awaken at the Hill of Despair, confronted by Necron, who seeks to erase all life. This depiction by Yoshitaka Amano is quite different than the actual in-game appearance of Necron; though the levitating aspect of the battle is the same, Necron's blue visage is decidedly more sinister in the artwork.

June 7th - June 14th

Characters from Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-

Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura of the main characters involved in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-, prominently showing Zack Fair and also depicting (from top to bottom and left to right) Genesis Rhapsodos, Angeal Hewley, Sephiroth, Lazard Deusericus, Cloud Strife, Tseng and Aerith Gainsborough. Crisis Core was the first prequel to Final Fantasy VII to be released in North America and the latest entry added to the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, excluding Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.

May 31st - June 7th

Amano Monsters FFII

Collage of various monsters in Final Fantasy II, sketched by Yoshitaka Amano. Final Fantasy II introduced some of the most iconic enemies in the entire series, many of which reappeared in successive games. Ever-present Bombs are scattered throughout the drawing, a Hecteyes appears towards the bottom, and an unmistakable Malboro nests in the upper-right corner.

May 24th - May 31st

Ashley and Callo

The promotional poster of Vagrant Story, by Akihiko Yoshida, depicting the protagonist Ashley Riot and his ally Callo Merlose. Vagrant Story, the second game produced by Square to be set in the world of Ivalice, was the second title in which Yoshida worked as character designer and the first in which he was given full control of the art direction.

May 17th - May 24th

FFVIIAC-ForgottenCapital

Artwork of the Forgotten Capital, timeless citadel of the Cetra race in Final Fantasy VII. Its still waters and holy altar play host to one of the most memorable moments in Final Fantasy VII and perhaps the entire series. This artwork was drawn for the release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, where it is revisited by the Remnants of Sephiroth. In the foreground of this image stands a lone figure, looking up at the light shining on the abandoned structure.

May 10th - May 17th

Izumi
Izumi Masuda performs the song "Distant Worlds", with Arnie Roth directing the orchestra for the live concert VOICES: Music from Final Fantasy. The Music of Final Fantasy has been played live and orchestrated on numerous occasions, always opening to great attendances and excellent reviews. Many talented musicians, including composers, producers and performers have lent their talent throughout the series's history.


Recently featured: FFIV Love Triangle - FFXII Espers

May 3rd - May 10th

FFXII-International PromoArt
Artwork of twelve Espers featured in Final Fantasy XII. These scions were crafted by the god-like Occuria and later arose under Ultima, the High Seraph in a failed attempt to usurp their creators. Notably absent is Zodiark, the Keeper of Precepts, whom the gods sealed away in fear. This artwork was released as a promotional piece in tandem with the International Zodiac Job System of Final Fantasy XII.


Recently featured: FFIV Love Triangle

April 26th - May 3rd

KainRosaCecil

The artwork by Yoshitaka Amano depicting, from left to right, Kain Highwind, Rosa Joanna Farrell and Cecil Harvey. The love triangle between these three characters is central to the plot of Final Fantasy IV. The image was never released until the advent of the GBA version of the game and was featured as the packaging artwork of its North American release.

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