Why does Cloud hate Sephiroth so much?

Final Fantasy 7's late-game segments confirm Cloud hates Sephiroth because he is a reminder of his failure and weakness, which nearly cost Tifa's life, the person who motived him to join SOLDIER in the first place.

Why are Cloud and Sephiroth enemies?

Relationships. Sephiroth and Cloud: Sephiroth and Cloud are archenemies for murdering Cloud's mother, Claudia Strife. At first, Cloud deeply admired Sephiroth and wanted to become a hero on the same level as Sephiroth, so he left Nibelheim to join Shinra.

Why is Sephiroth so obsessed with Cloud?

In the original game, Cloud is just a puppet of Sephiroth's will to deliver the black materia to him. Any other occasions during their brief interactions, he doesn't even really know who Cloud is. Their relationship is essentially nonexistent.

Does Sephiroth have feelings for Cloud?

Sephiroth maintained his selfhood in the Lifestream by focusing on his feelings towards Cloud, the person who killed him, resulting in his return to life as a deeply homoerotic bad guy who now tells Cloud things like "On your knees" and making rainbows by hitting their swords together.

What happened between Cloud and Sephiroth?

During the fight, Sephiroth skewered Cloud with his sword, Masamune, but Cloud fought back. Using Masamune as a level, Cloud flung Sephiroth into the Lifestream below the reactor, presumably killing him.

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Why does Cloud have PTSD of Sephiroth?

He eventually leads the party to finally defeat Sephiroth. Cloud suffers a form of PTSD from his trauma after the death of Zack. But that was not the only trauma he went through — his mother was killed by Sephiroth when he was 16. And it's important to note that Cloud looked up to Sephiroth as his idol.

Who is Cloud canonically in love with?

The Sexbomb Bae: Tifa Lockheart

Cloud's traditional partner in crime, and to many fans Cloud's one true bae, Tifa is Cloud's childhood friend from many years ago.

Who does cloud strife love?

Cloud has no choice to make. His love of Tifa helps him recall why he loves Aerith; loving Aerith healed the affectations that prevented him from loving Tifa. The girls never compete over him — they love each other, too.

Who does Cloud truly love?

Tifa and Cloud outright consummate their love the night before entering North Crater. They are definitively a couple by the end of the game.

Was Sephiroth a virgin?

No, he penetrated Aerith.

Why is Sephiroth a bad guy?

In the original Final Fantasy 7 he is evil because of his intentions to use Meteor. In his past Sephiroth had no goals and no purpose; he simply did what Shinra asked of him. It is good to have something to fight for, but Sephiroth should have just made it a morally just cause.

Did Sephiroth used to be a good guy?

What's odd about Sephiroth is that although he started out as a good guy, a SOLDIER hero even, from birth he was destined to be the villain.

What does 7 seconds till the end mean?

Sephiroth saying "Seven seconds till the end" doesn't mean that Aerith will die at some point in the remake. It's about the end of the world.

Why is Sephiroth so loved?

Sephiroth didn't simply become popular just because he looked cool but rather thanks to clever setup in the story, a great personality, and smart planning from the villain.

Did Sephiroth let Cloud win?

Cloud defeats Sephiroth inside his mind, physically, and again when Sephiroth returns. In Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Cloud is so strong that he cuts through a whole building that Sephiroth throws at him, piece by piece. He never seems to be far behind Sephiroth during their sword fight.

What does Cloud Strife suffer from?

Cloud, resigning himself as a "failed experiment", goes missing. The party later discovers a comatose Cloud suffering from Mako poisoning.

Who is stronger than Cloud Strife?

One of the strongest characters in the series. Noctis has been trained by the best warriors and can use just about any weapon given to him. His magic is pretty limited, but his physical power is more than enough to take on Cloud. He can phase through attacks and can warp around the battlefield.

Did Aerith actually love Cloud?

The FF7 Love Triangle: Zack, Cloud, and Aerith

In the original compilation, there's a bit of a clear throughline that Zack was Aerith's first love and she eventually grows to love Cloud too. Her feelings aren't necessarily complicated by that, especially as Cloud grows to deal with his PTSD and Zack manifestation.

Did Cloud have a crush on Zack?

The story of Crisis Core Reunion emphasizes just how much Tifa may mean to him as he caresses her face gently before facing Sephiroth in the Nibelheim reactor. However, Cloud seems to have a rather big crush on Zack, if his scenes and actions in Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion are anything to go by.

Is Cloud Strife asexual?

In fact, an examination of Cloud's romantic and sexual habits (which are nonexistent on-screen) suggests he is asexual. (Based on material outside the game, he does not seem to be aromantic.

Does Cloud have a mental illness?

He doesn't have any of the negative symptoms or disorganisation. However, he could be in a Dissociative State, forged for his own protection. It is a historically documented condition which has been most commonly seen in victims of severe trauma and war violence. Cloud continues this way for an unknown period of time.

Why is Cloud so angry?

Her father, Brian Lockhart, blamed Cloud and forbade him from approaching her. He too blamed himself for failing to save her, harboring guilt in the form of increasing anger at himself, leading him to start fights for little to no reason.

Why is Sephiroth so terrifying?

Sephiroth is like a force of nature. His motivations are unimportant for those who will suffer from his appearance. Being in a place where he is will always be a bad sign. Add that to the fact that you can't ever know what is going on in his mind and you have pure despair.