Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Clarifies Cloud and Aerith's Relationship

Naoki Hamaguchi describes their bond as supportive and sibling-like, moving away from romantic interpretations.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has clarified that Cloud and Aerith's connection is not romantic but more akin to a sibling-like relationship.
Hamaguchi emphasized Aerith's role as a guiding force and source of encouragement for Cloud, helping him navigate personal and external challenges.
A key emotional scene in Rebirth, showing Cloud and Aerith in an alternate timeline, is intended to highlight their mutual support rather than romantic chemistry.
The clarification challenges long-standing fan debates about the nature of Cloud and Aerith's relationship, often interpreted as romantic in earlier iterations of the story.
Developers reiterated that the ongoing Rebirth storyline reimagines elements of the original game, further exploring character dynamics and themes.