Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
Summary: Two years after saving the world from a cataclysmic event, the members of the activist organization Avalanche have gone their separate ways. Tifa Lockhart opens a new bar, and her childhood friend Cloud Strife starts up a motorcycle-based courier service. Although most of their former allies have fallen out of touch, Cloud and Tifa live in fragile peace with their two young wards Marlene and Denzel.
Their life together begins to crumble as a contagious plague and overwhelming grief pull Cloud away from his newfound family. While distancing himself through his work, Cloud is attacked by three silver-haired figures in black uniforms who bear a passing resemblance to his bitter rival, Sephiroth. As the antagonistic trio stalks Cloud and brings harm to his loved ones, the former mercenary struggles against his own demons while fighting to protect his family and prevent the will of Sephiroth from returning to the planet.
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Two years after saving the world from a cataclysmic event, the members of the activist organization Avalanche have gone their separate ways. Tifa Lockhart opens a new bar, and her childhood friend Cloud Strife starts up a motorcycle-based courier service. Although most of their former allies have fallen out of touch, Cloud and Tifa live in fragile peace with their two young wards Marlene and Denzel.
Their life together begins to crumble as a contagious plague and overwhelming grief pull Cloud away from his newfound family. While distancing himself through his work, Cloud is attacked by three silver-haired figures in black uniforms who bear a passing resemblance to his bitter rival, Sephiroth. As the antagonistic trio stalks Cloud and brings harm to his loved ones, the former mercenary struggles against his own demons while fighting to protect his family and prevent the will of Sephiroth from returning to the planet.
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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Review
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete — Two years after saving the world from a cataclysmic event, the members of the activist organization Avalanche have gone their separate ways. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Fantasy conventions as a OVA work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.89). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kadaj
Main
Morikubo, Shoutarou
Japanese
Kadaj
Main
Staley, Steve
English
Kadaj
Main
Stachel, Marc
German
Kadaj
Main
Domingo, Paolo
French
Kadaj
Main
González, Aitor
Spanish
Lockhart, Tifa
Main
Cook, Rachael Leigh
English
Lockhart, Tifa
Main
Ito, Ayumi
Japanese
Lockhart, Tifa
Main
Schadt, Shandra
German
Lockhart, Tifa
Main
Barrier, Jessica
French
Lockhart, Tifa
Main
de la Fuente, Anahí
Spanish
Sephiroth
Main
Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Japanese
Sephiroth
Main
Newbern, George
English
Sephiroth
Main
Jäger, Simon
German
Sephiroth
Main
Choël, Bruno
French
Sephiroth
Main
Villanueva, Jaume
Spanish
Strife, Cloud
Main
Sakurai, Takahiro
Japanese
Strife, Cloud
Main
Burton, Steve
English
Strife, Cloud
Main
Schalla, Björn
German
Strife, Cloud
Main
Goasdoué, Tanguy
French
Strife, Cloud
Main
Isasi-Isasemdi, Roger
Spanish
Staff
Nozue, Takeshi
Co-Director
Nomura, Tetsuya
Director, Animation Director, Original Character Design
Way, Gerard
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics
Buchholz, Bob
ADR Director
Nojima, Kazushige
Setting Manager
Uematsu, Nobuo
Music
du Pac, Benoît
ADR Director