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Final Fantasy fans have been saying character's name wrong for over two decades
Final Fantasy fans have been left baffled after realising they've been saying one of the main characters' names incorrectly for over two decades Final Fantasy is one of the most successful video game franchises in history, boasting a staggering 16 numbered entries in the main series along with a plethora of spin-off games, films, anime, manga, and novels. Predominantly an anthology series, each main game presents a unique plot and centres on a distinct cast of characters, though several recurring elements maintain a connection between the Square Enix franchise entries. Given the sheer number of characters to remember, it's hardly surprising that even the most devoted fans have difficulty with some of them. Indeed, there's one character in particular that some Final Fantasy enthusiasts are only now realising they've been mispronouncing since his game was launched - more than two decades ago. Final Fantasy X, released in 2001, follows the protagonist Tidus as he embarks on an adventure with a summoner named Yuna and her guardians Wakka, Auron, Luna, Kimahri, and Rikku. However, at the beginning of the game, players can rename Tidus to any name they choose, meaning his default name is never spoken aloud by other characters. And now, 24 years after the release of Final Fantasy X, fans are just discovering they've been pronouncing it incorrectly. A TikTok video posted by a Final Fantasy enthusiast has revealed that Tidus' name should be pronounced "Tee-dus", despite countless fans spending over twenty years calling him "Tide-us". The content creator explained this stems from the original Japanese name meaning "sun", which clarifies why the character wields the Sun Sigil within the game. The fan said: "Did you know that the name of the lead protagonist in Final Fantasy X is pronounced 'Tee-dus'? In Katakana, it's pronounced 'Tee-da', which is Okinawan for sun. That's why he has the Sun Sigil. Because his name is Sun." However, it appears the clarification isn't quite so straightforward. The character appears in the Kingdom Hearts series, where other characters speak his name aloud, and they pronounce it in two contrasting ways. One viewer highlighted: "In Kingdom Hearts, Wakka pronounces it 'Tee-dus'. But in Kingdom Hearts II, Selphie pronounces it 'Tie-dus'." Another viewer alleged that in a video examining the 2013 remaster of Final Fantasy X, the game's creators confirmed they "never settled on an English pronunciation" of the name. Others declared they would simply refuse to stop calling him "Tide-us", as water plays such a prominent role in his narrative, connecting to the "tide" concept. They also maintain the alternative pronunciation simply "sounds better". One wrote: "I'll be deep in my cold grave before I recognise Teedus." Another stated: "I know this is true, but I choose to deny it, and no one can make me change." The discussion surrounding the correct pronunciation of Tidus' name has been reignited amidst whispers of a potential Final Fantasy X remake, following the triumph of the Final Fantasy VII remake. Although Square Enix has not officially announced a remake, speculation suggests that the game could be launched next year to mark the 25th anniversary of the original release.
Gizmodo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Final Fantasy X's Laughing Scene Is Now a Magic: The Gathering Card
This past weekend Wizards of the Coast really lifted the lid on its upcoming Final Fantasy crossover set for Magic: The Gathering, but the oodles of cards revealed there were apparently not enough. Today the Magic team revealed even more cards to players, and they're filled with incredible nods to Final Fantasy history… including an absolute gem from Final Fantasy X. Today Wizards revealed the full card lists for each of the four Final Fantasy preconstructed Commander Decks that will launch alongside the expansion next month. The four decks are built around four iconic entries from the mainline Final Fantasy series: Revival Trance, based on Final Fantasy VI; Limit Break, based on Final Fantasy VII; Counter Blitz, based around Final Fantasy X; and Scions and Spellcraft, based around Final Fantasy XIV. Each deck of 100 cards is completely themed for the Final Fantasy set, from wholly new cards to re-flavored takes on already-existent Magic cards with new thematically appropriate art. One such re-flavor in the Counter Blitz deck is Inspiring Call, a green mana instant that has been around in various Magic sets since it first appeared in 2015's Dragons of Tarkir. It's a simple enough card, granting any creatures you control that you've given +1/+1 counters to temporary protection while also drawing a few cards. But in Counter Blitz, it becomes, well, more of an inspiring laugh: Yes, right down to the flavor text, we're getting Yuna and Tidus' infamous laugh scene from Final Fantasy X in card form. An early moment in the game, the scene sees Yuna try to cheer Tidus up as the duo and the rest of the party prepare to carry on their pilgrimage to defeat the monstrous entity known as Sin, who Tidus has just learned (spoilers for a 24-year-old PS2 game) is actually seemingly a transformed corruption of his long-missing father, Jecht. Yuna, knowing her quest will eventually claim her life, tries to get Tidus to learn how to hide his emotions and put on a happy face, first literally and then through comically forced laughter. The rest is Final Fantasy meme history: Although the purpose of the scene is that Tidus and Yuna's laughter is meant to be forced and awkward sounding (as you can see above, they break out into genuine laughter immediately after), the clip of their barked laughs has spent the past two and a half decades taking on a life of its own as a viral meme, from goofy music edits to dunks on cringy video game voice acting (X was the first Final Fantasy to feature extensive voice acting). And now, its legacy is reclaimed in Magic. It's just one of many great little nods and references throughout what we've seen of the Final Fantasy set so far. The Commander Decks have revealed a ton of new cards in a similar vein that have great mechanical nods to their respective games—some of my favorites include Zack Fair in FFVII's, which lets you essentially replicate Cloud swiping Zack's identity after his death, or Champions from Beyond in FFXIV's, a very nifty nod to the MMORPG's party finder mechanic (and one of the coolest moments in its expansion Shadowbringers). Most of the nods are reverentially serious, befitting the passion that's on display for this meeting of fantastical titans. But it's nice that in cards like Inspiring Call's remixing, the Final Fantasy set knows when to have a bit of forced laughter at itself too. Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy hits shelves next month on June 13. Head on over to Wizards' card image gallery for the set to see even more cards from the crossover!
