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---Tidus' hood????----

   Even though a hood is show on Tidus final fantasy X outfit he is never seen wearing it.............right???

Kimi?[]

Quote from the article (under "Final Fantasy X-2"): "In the original Japanese language, Yuna refers to him with the friendly terminology for 'you', kimi." Now, I admit that what little Japanese I know is absolutely nothing to brag about (and I haven't played the Japanese version of the game), but isn't "kimi" a guy-word? Meaning, that it's a word only men use when refering to their male subordinates. Isn't it more realistic that she would say something along the lines of "anata", which also means "you", but endearing, and is something a woman would say to her boyfriend/husband (like saying "Dear" or "Honey"). So, has anyone played the Japanese version and know for sure what she says?

"Kimi" and "boku" are also used by girls, in an informal situation, usually used to address close boys friend (that's what my oba-san said, if I recall correctly...). The one that used only by boys are "omae" and "ore" ^^ - SilverSummonerTaLk 02:56, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Tidus NOT a Time Mage[]

Yes, I realize he learns Haste/Slow/Hastega/Slowga, but that's under White Magic. His main Job Class is Warrior, but he doesn't have a second. Remember, everyone can learn the whole Sphere Grid if it's unlocked properly.
--LuvLuv G2000 02:16, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

It's "Fighter," not "Warrior." All sites, including the reliable FF Compendium refer to it as a Fighter. Also, his skillset mimics that of a Time/Space Mage. I don't care what the game says, we're going by logic that traces back to any game which uses the Job System: I, III, V, XI, X-2, T, and TA.
--Crazyswordsman 05:53, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
Like already stated, it's generally accepted that they have a default starting point and area on the grid denoting their class, bordered by locks. And in every game where the class Time Mage have existed, the spells you mention have been "reserved" their skillset, while wherever they haven't appeared, they have been jumping back and forth between mage jobs. Thus it would lead to the conclusion that if e.g. haste is reserved primarily a Time Mage, and that Tidus can learn it by default that he is at least partially time mage.
--Hecko X 05:57, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
It's not just his spells. His abilities, "Delay Attack," "Delay Buster," and "Quick hit" are all similar to what a Time Mage would do. His Flee, in addition, is a Thief skill. So yeah, he's not strictly a Fighter, especially if you don't take him out of his section (Wakka and Auron outshine him by far as far as Fighter skills go).
--Crazyswordsman 05:59, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
You're right, in a way. However, I disagree about that Compendium being correct, because mainly I talked to Cidolfas and he acted like an arrogant snob. I say there's a better site out there that can make the Compendium prove my point in being incorrect (haven't found it yet, but gimme time). Not to mention, I don't think a normal Time Mage would have "Quick Hit", "Delay Attack" or even "Delay Buster". Final Fantasy 11's or 12's version of Time Mage? Now that would make better sense, and be more believing. Remember guys, Everyone can learn those abilities on the Sphere Grid, it just takes time, whether it's been generally accepted or not. Starting points only matter to where the game's makers placed them. Think if the character's were placed in different spots, but were still the same.
--LuvLuv G2000 23:39, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
If Auron and Lulu traded places, it would simply mean that Auron would have been a Black Mage (prim)/Samurai (sec) and that Lulu would have been a Knight (and most likely have gotten another Overdrive, since her current one is Black Magic dependant). Again, the starting points denote the path intended for the player to take. Yes, they are able to break away from their intended path, but that doesn't really change the fact the they have a default path with the stat growth and abilities most suitable for them. This path shows who they "truly are", and that is the note that we make in the character template. In reality, FFX has not job system, and Final Fantasy terms like "Time Mage" or "Dragoon" are non-existant in the FFX universe.
--Hecko X 00:27, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
Oh of course. I never failed to realize this. :D It's how you base their growth by using their starting points. It's key to their growth. You guys and X's book explains why Tidus starts off using stats like +1's, then later +3's and +4's. (I know it seems like I'm beating around the bush, but I don't wanna do this in a rediculous arguementive way, since that would be childish of me). But yeah, it does fit, and you have cleared me up on this. I still say I'd only use that Compendium for pictures though.
--LuvLuv G2000 00:45, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Sources[]

Hero Reference: Tidus's profile in the Kingdom Hearts Strategy Guide and North American FFX Manual

The Danish FFX manual calls him "protagonist". Manuals and guides are not good "sources", as they can change based on the translator or chain of thought of whoever wrote it. This is again one of the good reasons why "protagonist" is used as it "covers all bases". --Hecko X 20:57, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Tidus could technically be a 1000 years old[]

because dream zanarkand was created right after the destruction of the real zanarkand

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yes but maybe Jecht and Auron left Dream Zanarkand 500 years ago, but didn't meet up with Braska and Yuna until 10 years ago. . But in Dream Zanarkand it might only have seemed like only 10 years altogether. It's all up to the imagination of the player.

Unless the game says otherwise, assume that time flows normally, Stop pissing about with the wiki and do something constructive, try attacking your keyboard with an axe StijnX 20:31, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
proof is required to ensure time flows concurrently in both Dream Zanarkand and Spira
Proof is needed that it doesn't StijnX 20:34, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
proof is needed for both, although it is up to the player to make up his/her own mind
You can assume the sensible one. Stop making stupid suggestions, and there is also the 10 year correlation StijnX 20:40, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
which is?
That any places on one planet, time will run concurrently as they are moving at the same speeds, give or take a miniscule number which would not make any difference whatsoever. Read up on your Einstein StijnX 20:43, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
yes but dream Zanarkand is another dimension
Where does it say that? I think that you're in another dimension, leave this discussion alone for your own benefit StijnX 20:50, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Dear Anon, don't make a new heading for every sentence you type. It's annoying and it takes up space. Regardless of the fact that I find your argument utterly ridiculous, I'm just asking that you code things correctly. And sign your posts! Mymindislost 20:58, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

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Argument, continued[]

tidus's Zanarkand is not on the map

Because no-one has been to it, It was created in the middle of the sea by Yu Yevon to keep the dream of Zanarkand alive. Ergo, same dimension StijnX 20:57, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
Al Bhed scavengers are roaming the seas all the time, and they didn't come across Dream Zanarkand.
Maybe it was further out, better defended or they don't roam that part of the sea StijnX 21:02, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
or it could be like Tes IV: Olivion, and needed to go into a gate (which was out at sea), and when you cross that gate you are in another dimension sorry, Oblivion
Just... Shut... Up... You are a moron. That is utter bull. I'm actually reeling from your idiocy. Just... no.--Goldberry2000 21:49, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
perhaps the game creators should be consulted
Perhaps they should; nobody else will for something like this, but sure, feel free to do so. If you want to use that as proof you'll need to get them to post it on SquareEnix's website or comment on it in a press release because coming here and saying "I got a reply, it says I'm right" won't mean anything to anyone, unless you replace "right" with "wrong", then we'll all care. Biased? Yes. With reason? Hell yeah.--Goldberry2000 22:36, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
And for the record, SIGN YOUR FUGGING POSTS!--Goldberry2000 22:42, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
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T4HoL-Kuore

About his age in the X-2. I think he's still 17, not 19. He was technically dead between the games, and the dead don't age. At least not in the Farplane.

Table colours[]

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Recent Vandolism (message to CSM)[]

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Two Story Sections?[]

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Why is he unpopular?[]

I maybe just left in the dark, but why is tidus so unpopular, I don't care if yall don't I just wanna know why? Clarkmaster

Tidus is my fav character. --Zack fair 007 14:52, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
Thanks, he's mine too. But if some one can point out his flaws, I can probly weigh them out with good qualities, aslo can somebody piont me to a fan site for him?Clarkmaster
Squeaky, annoying, voice. ScatheMote
Ok his voice sounds younger than he is, but he aint such a bad character for that,he could be vioce over by an older vioce would that make ya happy?(grant it , I can't change it)Clarkmaster
Not a favorite but certainly don't dislike him. Voice is a little annoying but I think that was the purpose of him in the beginning. Being an annoying kid and growing as his journey goes on. - AndresTiger
Yeah, and his voice gets deep whenever he's thinking, he's either using that vioce as a cover up for his feelings or its just a sound effect Clarknmaster
To show a difference from when he is talking to the voice in his head. Tidus ain't that bad of a character. Worst character of FFX has to be Wakka.  I Lion Heart I 21:56, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
That isn't Tidus thinking, it's him after the events retelling the story remember. Which is why he sounds a little more mature there. - AndresTiger

Tidus is like the second best FF character i have seen so farSquall Leonhart11SquallLeonhart11

So his reteling vioce is his current voice? I also agree with Lion Heart, Wakka's weapon is friggin ball. Come on, I can do more damage to Sin with Yuna's stick than a ball!Clarkmaster
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I over gestilates all the time, sometimes its good to think the worst or the best. I think it kinda hits the nail on the head of what normal(or just me) teens think, the best or the worst. CLARKMASTER! 07:27, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

I think the fact that he's more-or-less Naruto with a sword really doesn't win him much popularity. - Lost Hero

His voice is deeper when he tells his story. It's because he matured with the journey but the bigger reason of the deeper voice is beacuse HE JUST FOUND OUT THAT IF YUNA SUMMONS THE FINAL AEON SHE IS GOING TO DIE, AND IF THEY FIND ANOTHER TO DEFEAT SIN HE AND HIS WHOLE CITY IS GOING TO FADE AWAY!!!!! But who knows right :P

Found something[]

I'm replaying my FF X file and Tidus and Auron said a quote that you guys don't have, I was wondering if I could just add it, but I'd rather say something first.

the quote was: "Pace yourself Auron" (Tidus) "Hmph, worry about yourself" (Auron)

Same thing with Wakka and Tidus just now: "I can knock them out with my fast ball" (Wakka) "I can top that!" (Tidus) User:Leiber_Mage

I didn't include Battle Quotes that were just one-time deals, like the stuff you hear when party members first join, and all that jazz. Then again, I'm certain I missed several, you can never be sure about these things. --BlueHighwind 13:23, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Check this one out:

Tidus enters, with Yuna present

Tidus: "You don't need to think!" I was laughing so hard I think I choked. - Lost Hero 10-7-09, 9:17 AM

How do you pronounce his name?[]

I have heard the argument ever since it came out, is it pronounced Tï-dus or Tee-dus, cuz ive heard it "offically comfirmed" to be both. Wich one is it? --71.79.170.238 02:30, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

I've heard both pronunciations too. If we're going to base Tidus's name on the Japanese pronunciation, it's "Tee-dus". Tidus's name in Japanese is ティーダ or "Tīda". The ティー syllable is pronounced "Tee". However, if it was Tï-dus, his name would be written as タイーダ. Or would it be タイダ? Oh well! It doesn't matter because it's not the correct spelling or pronunciation in Japanese! I think that we should go by "Tee-dus" because the name Tidus is a Japanese name (Okinawan technically), so we should pronounce it the Japanese way. Violetmage♥14:30, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Height?[]

In the article it says that he is 175 cm tall. That is actually 5 feet and 9 inches, not 5'7".

If we want to get really technical, it's more like 5 feet and 8.89 inches, but it's close enough to 5'9". Thanks for pointing that out, anonymous user! Remember to sign your posts! Violetmage♥ 16:16, December 20, 2009 (UTC)

Hair color[]

I just happened to catch this and facepalm. Tidus is a natural brunette. He's brunette as a kid and he very obviously brunette roots. He bleaches his hair. I just wanted that on the table before I go changing it. Bluestarultor Best-of Stellar Arena sigicon BSA 23:28, May 20, 2012 (UTC)

Re: tidus hood[]

He has a hood but never wears it just like yuna's hood i think it's just for show and even thow he is never shown in game wearing it i am sure he weres it out of game

174.111.249.34 00:38, November 1, 2012 (UTC)

Star Player[]

This article should have the Blitzball stats of Final Fantasy X-II listed as well, given that there is a variation between both games. 24.42.49.247 03:08, June 15, 2013 (UTC)

Possible Trivia[]

I've noticed something about the stories. In the perfect ending of X-2, Tidus says "I think the Fayth gathered up my thoughts and put 'em together to bring me back. Maybe somethin' like that. Or maybe I'm still a dream." But in Eien no Daishou, he does not seem aware of his reason for existence. Because of this, there appears to be an issue of canon. Does this make valid trivia, or have I missed something? --Crystal Tear (talk) 19:41, April 24, 2014 (UTC)

As there is no English version of the novel it's hard to say there is a breach of canon.Keltainentoukokuu (talk) 19:42, April 24, 2014 (UTC)

12771a (talk) 16:35, June 9, 2015 (UTC) I found this picture of Tidus with a type 0 outfit. I found it on Dissidia Forums and it said it was a cross over with FF Agito. Should the picture be added to the gallery and what do you think of it?

Tidus Type0
Doesn't appear to be official. I think someone's just made it.Keltainentoukokuu (talk) 17:21, June 9, 2015 (UTC)

12771a (talk) 03:54, June 10, 2015 (UTC) The picture is from this website: http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130921_616404.html Which is a japanese gaming website and the title of the website says TGS2013

I think we can put it on Final Fantasy Go There. Monterossa (talk) 07:06, June 10, 2015 (UTC)

Hair colour[]

I'm sorry, but how can my edit about Tidus' hair be unsourced, if I presented all the hints the game itself provides? Based on the way he's drawn in both the artwork and the CG render for the game, the roots of his hair are much darker than the tips: hair cannot turn blond naturally, so they are either dyed or, at the very best, they are the result of prolonged exposure to sunlight, like his darker skin. I don't think it's the latter because they are too blonde to be only the result of the sun. --Pmbarbieri (talk) 19:56, December 8, 2015 (UTC)

Angst Reborn[]

I conceived a character concept for a possible Final Fantasy X-3, heavily inspired by the original concept for Tidus to be an angsty juvenile delinquent: Akira would be a playable character who can be switched between Yuna and Tidus in FFVII Remake fashion, and his outfit is to be derived from this fan art of Noel Kreiss.


GokaiWhite (talk) 21:54, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

The talk page is not the place to discuss this, sorry.--Magicite-ffvi-ios Technobliterator TC 23:34, 13 February 2021 (UTC)

Etymology of English name?[]

Is it really just that they thought a name ending with "a" sounded feminine? That's the natural assumption readers of this article are likely to make, but I always assumed they deliberately chose a form of the name that English speakers would likely pronounce near-identically to "Titus", the name of a Roman emperor (the Roman imperial cult was, at least later, associated with Sol Invictus) and apparently also the name of a Roman priest of a Syrian sun god. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Julius_Balbillus Satorukun0530 (talk) 08:10, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

? It doesn't say anywhere in the article about the name ending in a being feminine, just that it may resemble "tide" or "Titus".Keltainentoukokuu (talk) 18:42, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
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