Squall Leonhart's Origins Explained (Birth to Leader) ► Final Fantasy 8 Lore

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  • Опубліковано 25 лют 2018
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    We put it to the public, and after thousands of votes, you all decided that Squall Leonhart should be the subject of our next Origins video, which means we're diving into some Final Fantasy 8 Lore!
    Although Squall's story only takes place within one game, it's still a rather detailed affair. We're therefore going to run-through his early development and relationships with characters like Seifer, Ellone, Zell, Quistis, Selphie and Irvine, as well as the relationship he forms with Rinoa as things progress.
    We hope you enjoy! Be sure to let us know which character you'd like us to focus on next!
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    Throughout this video, we'll be talking about things like...
    - Final Fantasy 8 Story Explained
    - Squall Leonhart and Rinoa
    - Squall Leonhart's Gunblade (squall's gunblade (final fantasy viii)
    - Squall Leonhart Story (+ some Analysis)
    - Squall vs Seifer
    - Squall Leonhart Scar
    - Squall vs Ultimecia
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  • @FinalFantasyUnion
    @FinalFantasyUnion  6 років тому +268

    Thanks for your patience guys! Somehow this ended up being our biggest Origins video to date and it therefore took a bit longer than expected, hopefully you guys enjoy! Be sure to let us know who you want us to work on next ~Darryl/Lauren

  • @cjwwalker
    @cjwwalker 4 роки тому +341

    I love squall.. he wasn't some science project like Cloud or Zidane.. he was just some emo teen with a hard life that fell in love

  • @enyrtovsen3174
    @enyrtovsen3174 5 років тому +56

    I really identify with Squall's fear of losing people and his counter-productive idea that you cant lose anyone if you don't have anyone

  • @eskimocheeks9911
    @eskimocheeks9911 3 роки тому +59

    If any of the Final Fantasies deserved a movie, this one deserves it the most.

  • @genesisSOC
    @genesisSOC 6 років тому +432

    Squall is my all time favorite character and my childhood hero. He gave me a lot of strength to get through some terrible times, and still does.

  • @unoriginalwebb
    @unoriginalwebb 3 роки тому +33

    I understand that the GF memory loss is an actual story element, but I’ve always thought that thematically it’s an allegory for how common it is to suppress memories as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma.

  • @exiledjedi9377
    @exiledjedi9377 5 років тому +447

    Was I the only person to envision Cid played by Robin Williams?

  • @henokhsatrio8804
    @henokhsatrio8804 Рік тому +3

    Squall is my fav FF protagonist. He's the coolest one. *Seifer's fav actor is actually Laguna

  • @AkaiAmeUltsch
    @AkaiAmeUltsch 6 років тому +166

    Squall was the whole reason I kept with the franchise. FFVIII was story-telling at it's best, and is what got me into writing stories and working on a novel/book today. You can say, it was the key to pushing me in the right direction. This video is beyond perfection! Thank you for creating it!

  • @ThePointlessproduct
    @ThePointlessproduct 6 років тому +248

    FFVIII has such a different vibe than the other games which I really like but understand why others don’t.

  • @YautjaPrime_WYC
    @YautjaPrime_WYC 6 років тому +276

    Squall has always and forever will be my favorite character. Much of how he thinks does reflect my own way of thinking and I found him easily relatable. Thank you for the video.

  • @manat31790
    @manat31790 5 років тому +544

    25:02

  • @adamshalashaska5698
    @adamshalashaska5698 6 років тому +539

    Thank you for this. I hate it when people talk crap about squall withought any facts or reason. He is my favorite Final Fantasy protagonist. I wish they will remake FF8 after FF7 just so i can play as squall in HD.

  • @macattack5457
    @macattack5457 5 років тому +166

    OH SHIT IM JUS REALISING THIS!!!! Irvive choked during the mission because he was the only one to remember edea as the women that raised him. Idk if u bring it up later. I paused at

  • @bellamakri
    @bellamakri 5 років тому +290

    FF8 is my whole childhood and Squall is my favourite character. I have the Griever tattooed on my back :) ❤️

  • @smilebright772
    @smilebright772 3 роки тому +8

    Squall is such an underrated protagonist. He went through so much trauma and he didn’t want to become a leader, but did eventually take the responsibility when he realized just how much people needed him and that his life was worth more than he realized.

  • @Tftapodcast
    @Tftapodcast 5 років тому +51

    As I was 15 when I played FF8 I could relate so well to Squall and his internal conflicts and struggles as a teenage boy who’s family wasn’t around and felt like I had to take care of myself without anyone’s help. He broke me out of my shell and I’m a better person thanks to FF8. It will always be in my top 3 FF games!

  • @draconflamewing7422
    @draconflamewing7422 6 років тому +86

    Also feel like you should have mention, that if you challenge Laguna to a Triple Triad, He mentions he has his son's card. And that would be Squalls card.

  • @reverie6426
    @reverie6426 6 років тому +184

    Final Fantasy VIII my first FF and Squall is still one of my favorite characters of the franchise. I really enjoyed this video, it made me want to play this amazing game again :)

  • @Mystrohan
    @Mystrohan 6 років тому +77

    Squall has always been one of my favorite characters. And sometimes I seriously wish I could see the GF idea explored further. A creature that eats memories in exchange for power is platinum story material.