Shadow (Final Fantasy)
is a character introduced in the 1994 role-playing video game ''Final Fantasy VI'' by Square Enix. He was conceived by Tetsuya Nomura, based on a character class idea he had wanted to utilize in ''Final Fantasy V''. A ninja mercenary, he travels with a canine companion, , and is available during certain sections of the game as a party member. Elements of his past may also be revealed to the player, in which they discover he was originally a robber named Clyde, who after the death of his partner in crime eventually abandoned his past and took on the name Shadow. He has since appeared in other games related to the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise, including ''Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'', where he is voiced by Yoshito Yasuhara. Shadow was well received upon debut, praised for his character depth compared to the other party members but also the illustration of his past within the game itself and how it relates to particular characters. His moment of self sacrifice in the game, ...
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Yoshitaka Amano
is a Japanese visual artist, character designer, illustrator, a scenic designer for theatre and film, and a costume designer. He began his career in 1967 at Tatsunoko Production working on anime such as '' Speed Racer'' and later became the creator of iconic and influential characters from anime such as '' Gatchaman'', '' Tekkaman'', '' Honeybee Hutch'', and '' Casshern''. In 1982 he went independent and became a freelance artist, finding success as an illustrator for numerous authors, and worked on best-selling novel series, such as '' The Guin Saga'' and '' Vampire Hunter D''. He is also known for his commissioned illustrations for the popular video game franchise ''Final Fantasy''.ANS Exclusive Interview: 10 Questions To Yoshitaka Amano
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