The iconic Final Fantasy franchise is marking its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of this milestone, distinguished developers of the series have come together to share their personal insights into its development.

Reliving History with Veteran Developers

This video interview features key figures such as Hironobu Sakaguchi, known as the ‘Father of Final Fantasy’, Art Director Kazuo Shibuya, and Brand Manager Yoshinori Kitase. Together, they delve deep into the history of the franchise, with a special focus on Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III for the Famicom/NES.

The second part of the interview, which will be released at a later date, will provide a closer look at the next three mainline entries: Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy V, and Final Fantasy VI. Notably, all six of these games have recently been included in the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster collection for the Nintendo Switch.

Discovering Fascinating Insights

With a runtime of 30 minutes, this interview covers a plethora of intriguing topics, including the origins of the ‘Final Fantasy’ name, how each developer entered the gaming industry, and the other franchises that influenced the creation of Final Fantasy. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the franchise, this video is definitely worth a watch.