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*This article has been reconstructed from the content published on May 6, 2020. Also contains spoilers for “FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE'' (hereinafter referred to as FF7 Remake).
“FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH'' (hereinafter referred to as FF7 Rebirth) is about to be released on February 29th. Based on “FINAL FANTASY 7'', which was released in January 1997, this is the second work in the remake series that will be revived in a trilogy. is attracting a lot of attention.
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In this remake series, not only the main characters but also other characters are carefully drawn, and it is also nice to be able to get a glimpse of unknown aspects that were not present in the original work.
“Reno” behaves in an easy-going manner
The Turks are a special operations unit belonging to the Shinra Company. This is the department in charge of the company's dark work such as espionage, assassination, and kidnapping. Among the members, Reno has the most distinctive appearance. Many people probably think of him first when they hear the name Turks.
A flashy hairstyle, stylish goggles, and a dress with a wide open chest. From the moment he first appears, he speaks to me in a light tone. Her unique way of speaking, in which she added “〇〇dazo,'' at the end of her words, had a great influence on the boys and girls of the time. If you were in elementary or middle school when the original version was released, you probably had at least one person around you imitating Leno.
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You can hear Reno's words on the other side of the door. His characteristic is that he includes such meta-conversations.
Leno always maintains an easy-going attitude and shows off his relaxed side. As his line goes, “A professional is someone who enjoys whatever work he does,'' he is a wonderful character who doesn't seem serious but does his job properly.
The voice actor for Reno's character was Keiji Fujiwara. Mr. Fujiwara passed away in April 2020, but he has made adjustments so that this time's “FFVII Reverse'' can be composed of the voices recorded so far. In the upcoming third film, Leno will appear in more scenes, suggesting that he will be replaced.
“Rude'' is a quiet and calm person who does his job calmly.
“Rude” is working as Reno's partner in the Turks. In contrast to Leno, he is a man who wears formal attire. He wears a tie pulled tight to his chest, a pocket square the same color as his shirt, his beard neatly trimmed, and his head a beautiful skinhead. He truly has the appearance of a gentleman.
Not only does he look like a gentleman, but his behavior is also beautiful. He never changes his facial expressions and speaks in a sparse manner, giving the impression of a diligent and honest worker. That atmosphere was present in the original version, but in this remake, his facial expressions and behavior were more clearly drawn, which made his personality stand out.
By the way, he seems like a man without emotions, and there is also a side of him that plays with little birds. He is actually a kind-hearted and humane man. This gap is also one of the charms of this man named Rudo.
He may be the type of person who loves animals more than humans.
A glimpse of the man's life in the Battle of the Seventh Avenue Pillar
The biggest highlight of these two very contrasting characters is Chapter 12. It's a battle on the pillars that support the Seventh Avenue plate.
In this remake, the production of battles and various events has been upgraded, but the Battle of the Seventh Avenue Pillar is a must-see. In the original version, the battle at the top was relatively simple, but in the remake, it is a battle to the death. Conversations with each Avalanche member halfway up the pillar are also very engaging, adding to the excitement of the battle at the top.
The collaborative skills of the two are also something to behold.
In the conversation between Reno and Rude before this battle, there is a depiction that they are not satisfied with the strategy. No matter how much the company's policy is, they seem to be reluctant to take the lives of so many unrelated people. However, once the operation begins, they concentrate on their work without complaining or complaining. Even in front of Cloud and the others, he doesn't let his guard down or compromise at all.
His words above, “Enjoy whatever job you do,'' sound even more profound.
These members of the Turks are just one of the employees employed by the company. I felt the sadness of an office worker who has no choice but to do something even if he is not satisfied with it, and at the same time, I also felt the high level of professionalism that drives him through when he has to do something.
It also depicts that the two are not just colleagues, but are connected by a slightly higher level of trust and friendship. The most notable scene is when Cloud and his friends crash the helicopter that Ruud was on. Reno picks up Rude's sunglasses that have fallen and shows a complex mixture of anger and sadness.
The look on his face is something you wouldn't expect from his usual carefree demeanor.
Immediately after that, when Reno found out that Rude was alive, he suddenly returned to his normal state. At the same time, Ruud speaks to Reno with a smile on his face. I can't help but say that this scene is very clever, as the relationship and trust between the two can be clearly seen just by the change in their facial expressions. It is no exaggeration to say that the evolution of CG technology is working most effectively.
You can see that Rude, who usually has a poker face, is open to Leno.
Chapter 12 is one of the most exciting scenes in this work, depicting the farewell to a fallen comrade, the bond between two men, and the life-threatening clash between two organizations. For me, this is definitely one of the best chapters in the series.
Rufus, the young vice president who plans a reign of terror.
Near the climax of this work, in Chapter 17, Rufus, the vice president of the Shinra Company, finally appears. He is extremely handsome and is on par with other characters, and has been one of the most popular characters for a long time.
A tall and slender young man who is hard to believe to be the son of President Shinra. The scene in which he dashes out of a helicopter wearing a beautiful white suit and accompanied by a blue beast leaves a strong impression. What particularly catches his eye is the fluttery part at the end of his suit that I don't know what it's for. Is this the fashion of Midgar's upper class?
When you see it in-game, it looks really cool.
Even though he's Shinra's vice president, he's not some kind of monk. He also has considerable fighting ability. He grabs a gun and approaches Cloud with the blue beast. You will be overwhelmed by his terrifying speed, accurate gun skills, and combination with the beast. This was also the boss I had the most trouble with in the game.
He's a really sharp vice president, whether it's his clothes or his sense of naming pets.
Even during battle, there are many things that tickle the hearts of adolescent boys, such as shooting coins with a gun and releasing them like a rail gun, and moving at high speed with the recoil of the gun. He was beyond excited. I couldn't compete with them because they were so fast and strong, so I was able to defeat them by hitting them with fire from a distance.
It's so cool that I end up getting shot while I'm admiring it.
This vice president, who is good-looking and good at fighting, becomes the second president after the death of his father, President Shinra. His policy is “rule by fear.” While previous presidents have been running the company together with the general managers of each department, such as Heidecker, Rufus has the members of the Turks by his side and tries to push his plans forward with the help of the company's dark side.
President Turks, who had been in a limp position during Shinra's management, became the company's most important position under Rufus. In the sequel, we will see President Rufus and Turks take control of the new Shinra Company.
I focused on Leno, Rude, and Rufus, the second president. There is also a boss named Tseng, but his true intentions will gradually become clear in the sequel.
In addition, Irina, the Turks' only player in red, must have many strong fans. He is clearly visible in the final trailer of FF7 Rebirth, and we have great expectations for his success.