Uematsu says that if he could have his way, he'd spend the rest of his life writing tracks with melodies he loves, like Tifa's Theme and Words Drowned by Fireworks. He says the key-changing and rhythm-swings of battle songs can get to be quite a bother. (Bra Bra livestream, 2018)

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Mireille is 65 years old. She's a heroic thief who she steals money and goods from scoundrels to give to those less fortunate. Increasingly critical of Kyrie, whom she expects to follow in her footsteps, Mireille has been facing some resentment from her granddaughter. (RbU, 2024)

FFVII Director Yoshinori Kitase says that materia was Hironobu Sakaguchi's idea. However, it was initially called the “Sphere System." Sakaguchi said he wanted the term to give a clearer impression, so they settled on the name “materia.” (UO, 2005)

FFVII Scenario Writer Kazushige Nojima was not involved with Dirge of Cerberus. Nomura says that there shouldn't be any problems since Hiroki Chiba, who was charge of events during the Original FF7, is well-versed in the world and characters. (Dengeki 338)

Even in the days of the Republic of Junon, the Gongaga region lacked any sort of transportation network, relying instead on a single small airfield. Deep in the jungle lie the ancient remains of what must have once been a prosperous city. (RbU, 2024)

In ancient times, an injured Bahamut is said to have hid himself among the cliffs of Cosmo Canyon and—upon receiving the red earth’s providence—assumed a crimson appearance. (RbU, 2024)

The Gongaga Reactor is an older-model constructed dozens of years ago. It features an early design based on the one in Mt. Nibel, where Shinra built its very first mako reactor. However, it exploded 3 years ago, caused by the facility’s age and deterioration. (RbU, 2024)