KHV's Top 10 Final Fantasy Cameos

KHV's Top 10
~Final Fantasy Cameos~​

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Final Fantasy has delivered us many characters from the Final Fantasy Franchise, and there are still many more that could make an appearance. A roster of close to 20 characters have appeared in the Kingdom Hearts canon, including many fan favorites. Ranging from Final Fantasy VI to Final Fantasy X, which among them are the most welcomed by fans? Here's the forum's Top 10 picks to that answer.

#10) Tidus
(Final Fantasy X series)
Votes: 4
Average Ranking: 9.0​

A cheerful, self-confident boy who lived on the Destiny Islands, this incarnation of Tidus shows a much younger version of the Final Fantasy X character. Spending most of his time with Wakka and Selphie, he grew up with Sora, Riku and Kairi on the islands. Though we missed out on seeing him in Kingdom Hearts II, Selphie has confirmed that he still enjoys his days with Wakka playing their "ball game."

#9) Vivi
(Final Fantasy IX)
Votes: 4
Average Ranking: 7.25​

This powerful mage from Final Fantasy IX is made into one of Seifer's loyal followers in Twilight Town. While we don't get to see much of his magical prowess, his personality as a meek and pilote soul is still intact.

#8) Seifer
(Final Fantasy VIII)
Votes: 4
Average Ranking: 5.25​

Self-appointed head of the "Twilight Disciplinary Committee," this incarnation of Seifer is just as stubborn a leader as his Final Fantasy VIII counterpart. Accompanied by his close followers Fuu and Rai, he is just as cocky, sarcastic and bossy s ever.

#7) Sephiroth
(Final Fantasy VII series)
Votes: 4
Average Ranking: 4.0​

A powerful swordsman who once was revered as a hero, Sephiroth now walks the path of darkness. Appearing in both Kingdom Heart ! and II as a secret boss, Sephiroth is one of the hardest bosses, in each game, often displaying high levels of strength and difficulty. While he was voiced by George Newborn from 2006 onward, his original voice in 2002 was Lance Bass.

#6) Cid
(Final Fantasy VII series)
Votes: 5
Average Ranking: 7.4​

What would a Final Fantasy cameo be without an incarnation of Cid? Appearing in many of the Final Fantasy games, the one who appears in the Kingdom Hearts series takes his appearance and personality from the Final Fantasy VII counterpart. An gifted pilot and engineer, Cid is the one who helps you with your gummi ship upgrades in the first game, while serving as a computer expert in the second.

#5) Yuffie
(Final Fantasy VII series)
Votes: 5
Average Ranking: 5.6​

The youngest of the Hollow Bastion Restoration committee, the "Great Ninja Yuffie" spends her days following Leon. Voiced by Christy Carlson Romano, her role was originally intended to be filled by Final Fantasy X's Rikku, but that idea was scrapped when the production team realized it would be easy to confuse that character with the series deuteragonist; Riku. She is also the only character who had the unfortunate incident of having her name misspelled in the 1.5 HD ReMix credits.

#4) Zack
(Final Fantasy VII series)
Votes: 5
Average Ranking: 2.2​

The only Final Fantasy Character to appear in Birth By Sleep, this younger incarnation of Zack is still yearns to be a hero. His appearance in the original PSP Kingdom Hearts title is also alluded to the fact Crisis Core also originally appeared on the very same game system. He still does squats, wields a buster sword, and even manages to fit in some flirting with game protagonist Aqua. His small cameo was a welcomed surprise to an otherwise somber game. If not for a single vote, he would have topped this list.

#3) Auron
(Final Fantasy X series)
Votes: 6
Average Ranking: 5.6​

As enigmatic as his Final fantasy X counterpart, Auron is shrouded in mystery. First appearing in the Underworld of the Olympus Coliseum, he is commanded by Hades to take out Hercules. Refusing to take part, he later joins Sora as an optional party member. While he appears in Kingdom Hearts II as a departed soul, his nobility as a guardian is no less tainted.

#2) Leon
(Final Fantasy VIII)
Votes: 6
Average Ranking: 3.33​

Squall's appearance in the game was one of many curve balls the series threw at us. First being referenced as "Leon" in King Mickey's letter, fans were surprised that this mystery man was in fact Final Fantasy VIII's Squall Leonhart. Leader of the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee and gunblade wielder, Leon has always served as a guiding mentor to Sora and company.

#1) Cloud
(Final Fantasy VII series)
Votes: 6
Average Ranking: 2.66​

One of the most recognizable characters in the Final Fantasy franchise, Cloud Strife keeps his secrets to himself. Wielding his trademark Buster Sword, Cloud first appears in Olympus Coliseum, having struck a deal with Hades (You'll find Hades strikes many deals with Final Fantasy characters) As he shows up in attire similar to Vincent Valentine, he serves as one of Sora's first major threats in the coliseum. After finding his light again, Cloud departs, but not before granting Sora the "Sonic Blade" ability. His ultimate goal in the Kingdom Hearts series is to defeat Sephiroth and destroy the darkness inside of him. An excellent portrayal of light vs darkness, Cloud wins as KHV's favorite Final Fantasy Cameo in the Kingdom Hearts series.

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