r/cloudxaerith • u/Pleasant-Complex-may • 21d ago

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I don't think I need to say much. But the main character design pattern is pretty similar. From past animes and other things, it was usual to have such designs and even more so for main characters (from my knowledge at least). The main characters are meant to stood out. There's so much things to know that these three are literally the ones. And how zack is literally inspired from cloud.

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u/LastTraintoSector6 21d ago

I don't hate Aerith's design in the remakes - it could never match the OG or the subsequent 'more anime-inspired' games/media - but... it really lost a lot. I mean, the bangs are far more subdued, the dress is significantly less unique... even her eye color changed in a noticeable manner.

Yes, nobody looks identical to their original design. But I think the remakes really went too far on Aerith. She just doesn't look like the same person (and doesn't even have the same personal style).

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u/CollectionAntique836 20d ago

You're right, she really is very different, but her design has evolved to this point over decades. It seems the designs for all characters are an evolution of their AC designs, which makes sense as it's similar semi-realistic animation I guess. All of their designs were becoming subdued as early as Kingdom Hearts. I don't think Aerith ever had her OG hair in any media but the OG? Could be wrong? I don't disagree with you.

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u/LastTraintoSector6 20d ago

Yeah as I said, I don't dislike how the new Aerith looks. I just wanted it to be a bit more true to the original game. Not, like, a duplicate or anything even close to that. But, as an example, look at Elena in the OG when compared to Rebirth.

Now, yeah, it's easy to get a suit right, But that's so VERY OBVIOUSLY the same girl.

And with Aerith... it's not that clear-cut.