Inside FINAL FANTASY IX (Closed Captions)

View an exclusive and in-depth look at the beloved and timeless classic FINAL FANTASY® IX.

Inside FINAL FANTASY IX takes a look at some of the secrets and anecdotes from the development of the game, featuring interviews with, Shinji Hashimoto (Producer), Toshiyuki Itahana (Artist), Kazuhiko Aoki (Event Designer) & Nobuaki Komoto (Event Planner).

The first in an ongoing series of developer featurettes, “Inside FINAL FANTASY” takes viewers on a deep dive into the legacy of the series bringing together interviews with a variety of original creators, artists and developers.

FINAL FANTASY IX is available now on App Store®, Google Play™, STEAM®, Playstation®4 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo Switch™ system, the Xbox One family of devices, and Windows 10.

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[brandonruschman]

To every person who has ever loved Final Fantasy IX, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

[MaskedGuyCh]

Most beautiful RPG I have ever played.
Final Fantasy IX is a masterpiece.

[dreamingway]

seeing how many people still appreciate and love this gem really warms my heart 💜

[Picaresca]

"The game was developed in Hawaii... blue skies and ocean, surfing..." Now I understand the chocobo beaches sidequest.

[tailgrowth]

2:32 "There aren't really any bad guys in Final Fantasy IX"

The jump rope kids

[Andrea]

For me FF IX is not just a game, it is a piece of art, a collection of emotions and feelings that will always remain in my heart. Final fantasy IX is one of the most wonderful moment of my life that i never forget. Simply one of the best jrpg ever made and one of the greatest experiences of my life.

[graccio]

14:14 Aoki he is right. The worst thing about ff9 is that it ends

[leuzm]

14:07 "If your' re making something like a novel, that theme might be important, but what I feel most important for a game is something different. When a player is close to finishign a game, I wanto them to feel that they still want to stay in that world, that they don't want it to end." Kazuhiko Aoki
Well, Aoki-san, I think you nailed it. I'm almost 30 years old and every time I start FF IX it feels like the first time, even 20 years later! This is my personal favorite game ever, I played it sooo many times and it still gives me chills. What an absolute masterpiece.
For every person who didn't play this game, just do it. You will never regret it. Thank you Square(soft), this game(s) will live forever in our hearts!

[DiaaOnsa]

To the creators of FFIX in this video, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, you created a timeless masterpiece that no matter how many great games I played after, they will never have the same impact as FFIX, I can't forget how much I cried during the ending because I was sad to leave that world & those beautiful characters that I loved and cared about in every moment of the game.

[Xagzan]

Oh my god, an official behind the scenes featurette on the best FF?

_cries in Melodies of Life_

[EtienneTC]

Final fantasy IX is storybook perfection. I’ve played it so many times, and I’m always completely immersed. I love how they managed to create such an emotional landscape about life...truly fitting of the “melodies of life” theme. It really highlights the various realities that people deal with...questioning your motivations/duty, your beliefs about the meaning of your life...taking responsibility for your actions, and realizing that it’s important to prioritize what is right~because living honestly can liberate you...Cherishing important friendships, and supporting eachother through the difficult times. It’s dark and depressing in one moment, and the completely uplifting and lighthearted in the next. I think it’s the only game in the series to truly balance those themes with proper attention to all of the details.

The gameplay has some minor technical shortcomings and balancing issues (being a bit too easy, weird loading times in battle, etc)....could’ve used some extra dungeons/challenges for a remaster...but otherwise it’s a nearly perfect game in my mind. It’s probably in my top 3 favorite games of all time, and I’m getting OLD! Thank you for making it! Truly changed my perspective on life, and I’m a better person for it.

[lemnlime]

I can totally relate to the fan who talked about suicide. The world can be a terrible place, but the thought of getting to enjoy masterpieces like the FF series again can keep a person going if all else fails. I had a terrible childhood after my parents' divorce and my fave hobbies definitely helped me survive it. I'm looking forward to more vids in this series!

[FrannyP]

I'm really, really grateful to ff9. Helped me through some hard times back in school and I want more people to experience this game and its themes. It's soo completely accessible with the boosts they implemented in the newest version. I do want more fans to come and appreciate this game.

[berserkerbard]

I’m in tears after watching. That story at 14:45 really resonated as this game had a similar impact in my life. It was a lifeline that I cannot thank enough. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating the one thing that gave me hope after a tough childhood trauma, even after years of suffering it still brings peace to my soul. <3

[SupahPowers]

So glad this was released, IX is my favorite of the series and this was just a real treat to learn.

[iambits]

Final Fantasy IX is a game that changed my life and I will always be grateful for it. Thank you for making such a wonderful game.

[GUNDAMURX]

In my dearest memories, I hear you reaching out to me...

FF9 is home to some of my most cherished memories, of my childhood friends and how we all played the game together, naming the characters after ourselves. From the bottom of my heart, to all involved in its creation... thank you so much!

[drxgxn]

While playing this, I cried many times, I was very sad and felt lost. Before playing FFIX I had lost the passion to do the things I loved. I remember that this game left me with a very strong impression about what life and death is, it taught me to appreciate the people around me, it reminded me that I wasn't alone, just like Zidane. I just wish I could thank each of the people who worked on this. I love every character, and the influence that they had on me, they made me love being alive.

I'm part of the new generation who played this, and this is my favorite game ever (and VI). Also I really want a Remake haha.

[matthewwilson]

The single best and most impactful video game I have ever had the honour of playing. It's everything a game should be and more. Thanks for these fantastic interviews!

[nostalgiaverse]

I love hearing the developers talk about this masterpiece.

I hope we get tons of videos like these for other FFs down the line.