The voice behind Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Cody Christian, has voiced concerns about fans who overtly sexualize character relationships, particularly in the Tifa/Aerith love triangle. Christian believes that the practice of "shipping" can hinder the development of a compelling narrative. Despite facing criticism in the past, he expresses confidence and fearlessness for the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
In a recent Twitter post following Square Enix's latest Rebirth trailer, Christian emphasized that characters should be allowed to have significant relationships with multiple characters, providing overarching depth. He stated, "'Shippers' crumble under the idea that a character is allowed to have significant relationships with MULTIPLE characters. This provides overarching depth. The need to overtly sexualize every relationship can ruin great story development."
The ongoing debates among fans regarding the love triangle have led to toxic discussions around choices and character relationships. Christian, having developed a thick skin from his previous experiences, remains undeterred, saying, "To do what we did and have it find success and mean so much to the core demographic, I have no fear for Rebirth."
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