The Evolution of Final Fantasy from Final Fantasy VII to Rebirth with Yoshinori Kitase | BAFTA

Legendary producer/director Yoshinori Kitase takes us an epic journey of his career in the games industry; from his early years being inspired by Star Wars; finding his way into the core Final Fantasy team and working on one of the most iconic games ever: Final Fantasy VII.

Includes audience Q&A, and discussion with Steffan Powell.

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[Riku]

damn the godlike Square Enix translator is back. He's been working there for like 16+ years crazy....

[dylangreene]

This translator is in another league. So much personality and movement to emphasize Kitase's intent. Great watch!!!

[theonewhoistornapart]

Oh shit it's Gavin Poffley. I haven't seen him since Final Fantasy XV. He is the best translator I have ever seen.

[eddy]

I absolutely adore everyone that worked at Squaresoft in the 80s and 90s

God bless you all and please take care of your health and thank you

[dreamer]

They actually exceeded my expectations with VIIR project. So much respect for Kitase, Nomura and rest of the dev team. It’s not an easy task remaking this game.

[Erikthedood]

6, 7, 9, 10, 15, and 16 are my favorites. 7 is my all time favorite, including the remake. Kitase is a legend in gaming. Thank you for uploading this!

[Haveafastbath]

Kitase is truly a hero of the industry. Translator is unreal too.

[bafta]

What is your favourite Final Fantasy game?

[zayjay]

This man such a legend Director of Final Fantasy 6, 7, 8, 10 and Chrono Trigger. Also Producer of FF 13 trilogy, FF 15 and the FF7 Remake series 🐐🎉

[DewaHuang]

Kitase san truly is one of the greats in our gaming world. Thank you for your work and dedication

[m.sinangursel]

Thank you all who organized and contributed to this insightful event. Great questions at Q & A also.

[DonCactuar]

Thanks a lot for uploading this. As many pointed out, shout out for Gavin, amazing work there translating.

Thanks Kitase for giving up on the pressure to remake FFVII :D. I guess we were all anxious for it while at the same time kind of fearful that "it could go wrong". After playing REMAKE and also experienced REBIRTH's DEMO, you guys did it. Somehow i'm able to feel that these characters are the same ones as those polygonal dolls back who could only talk through text. The care for the detail and respecting the original while at the same time taking it to different paths really touch the nostalgic and surprised/curious nerves.

[davidwilson]

That is a fantastic way to gauge your audience.

[nelia]

Kitase-san is a treasure. So much emotion tied with creating Final Fantasy. ❤ No wonder

[MomsFlatdog]

thank you kitase and thank you mr. translator!

[atomosfabian]

Thanks for this, Love so much Final Fantasy and its creators

[mkk]

I think Kitase is under appreciated for the part he played in the final fantasy games. My favourites 7, 8, 9 and 10. That was a special era in games

[Karanagi]

Such thoughtful questions and answers at the end. Gavin's brand of translation is also a delight!

[jxbanzai]

Much as being the translator, this man has to be part of the production team just by seeing so passionate in his words and the way he translate what mr. kitase is talking about. don't know his background but man never saw a man doing his job like this.

[snowrider]

…MAX WAS RIGHT. My god, Kitase is definitely making the VII Remake trilogy based on Star Wars 4, 5, 6.

FFVII Rebirth is gonna be based on Empire strikes back and end on a sour note