Since the pixel era, Final Fantasy games have always had some interesting character designs. Over the years, certain tropes were born from the job and class systems that were established early on. Since then, character designs have aimed for a sharper and more realistic appearance while still keeping some of the more well-known aspects of the series intact.

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However, there is what could be called an unhealthy fixation among the Final Fantasy cast with belts. Certain party members share this with enemies and NPCs, but some of them make it so obvious that it makes you wonder why those accessories are such a big part of their fashion sense.

8 Sephiroth (Final Fantasy 7)

The One-Winged Angel is easily the most recognizable character in the Final Fantasy series. If the Moogles didn't exist, Sephiroth would easily be the mascot. When he first appears in Final Fantasy 7, it's clear just how dangerous he is and how challenging he'll be when you have to fight him. Although the original in-game graphics and cutscenes don't highlight much detail, more is revealed in the detailed concept and game art.

Sephiroth has always had a sleek appearance but is wearing two belts across his chest, seemingly supporting nothing. He also has several belts on one (or both occasionally) of his legs, also supporting nothing and emphasizing the asymmetry of his One-Winged Angel moniker. Even his signature coat looks like it's fastened with belt buckles.

7 Squall (Final Fantasy 8)

When it comes to listing entries, Final Fantasy 8 can be seen as the black sheep of the series. The game has a much more somber and serious tone with limited colors to add to that. What really brings that feeling across is the main character, Squall. A student who is almost always frowning, Squall is definitely the least fun of all Final Fantasy heroes.

He has a neat and clean black design that is somewhat similar to Sephiroth. He also wears just as many, if not a couple more clearly defined belts. Around his waist, you can see what looks like three that are overlapping in an X fashion, possibly to help holster his heavy Gunblade. Although, he seems to have extra belts also around one of his legs for no reason.

6 Zidane (Final Fantasy 9)

Final Fantasy 9 is one that stands apart from its 3D peers by seemingly going back to the colorful and cartoon routes of the 2D games. All the characters have bizarre proportions, and no one looks the same, which helps each person stand out. This goes double for the party members, of which you can recruit quite a few. The protagonist this time around is Zidane, a young rogue with monkey-like features whose biggest caper gets him embroiled in a huge conflict on the rise.

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His design is quite clean in comparison to some of the other characters, but he can't help but add belts to his look. Looking at some of the more recent character art, he has just as many belts around his waist as Squall, but they're interwoven in an even more confusing fashion. He also appears to have belts acting as straps where arms poke out of his vest. They give the impression of having a backpack even though he's never seen one.

5 Lulu (Final Fantasy 10)

Since it was the first next-gen entry, Final Fantasy 10 had a lot to live up to, and it did, depending on who you ask. There are many players who are divided on the game, with the overly dramatic elements and the unpopular main character being the prime sources of debate.

Despite that, the game had enticing visuals and distinct character designs among the party members, one of whom was Lulu. This goth-like spell caster serves as the game's Black Mage and becomes one of the more powerful magic users as the story continues. However, it doesn't change the fact that the skirt of her dress is made of interwoven belts for no practical reason whatsoever.

4 Nooj (Final Fantasy 10-2)

It always feels a bit strange when a numbered game in a series gets its own specific sequel, but some of them can be a pleasant surprise. Final Fantasy 10-2 is just like its predecessor in that players are divided over whether it's good or not. Even though it only gives you three party members, it brings back the classic Final Fantasy job system allowing you to mix and match your characters' abilities and stats however you see fit.

It also introduces many new characters such as Nooj, the leader of one of the main factions. He has a notable distinctive character design and this is in no small part due to the fact that he's all belts. They crisscross all over his body, but this is more understandable considering that he supports a prosthetic arm and leg.

3 Basch (Final Fantasy 12)

Every series has at least one game that not many people talk about; as for Final Fantasy, it's the twelfth one. The game has many ambitious ideas and is quite vast in terms of world and content, but it doesn't really stand out, possibly due to a somewhat dull palette and less memorable characters.

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Among them is Basch, a disgraced knight trying to redeem himself by helping out the party. He has something of a swashbuckler style which may be why the belts seem more natural on him. He has several that act as a way to fasten his vest, one around his waist on the outside of his shirt, and another underneath his shirt. Since equipping clothing is a big part of the game, belts must be his forte.

2 Lightning (Final Fantasy 13)

Heading into the PS3 era, it was Final Fantasy 13 that was to continue the series. After its release, the game received enormous criticism for its slow pacing, minimal player input, and restrictive exploration. Even so, the characters managed to earn some popularity, such as the lead, a pink-haired woman known as Lightning.

She has a very clean and neat character design, but when you factor in the belts, she looks a bit messy. She has one tightly bound around her midsection making you wonder whether she's able to breathe well. Her jacket is also fastened with little belts, she has another around her skirt, and she carries a noticeable red pouch that has a series of belts wrapped around her leg.

1 Hope (Final Fantasy 13-2)

In the face of all its criticism, Final Fantasy 13 proved to be successful enough to warrant a sequel. Many of the characters from the previous game return but with different appearances and in some cases, different play styles. However, Hope has grown significantly since his appearance in the previous game. Compared to many characters, his design seems simple and solid while still being detailed.

This time they've gotten organized with the belts in that they're layered on top of each other. Hope is wearing a full belt harness that goes over his left shoulder and leads down to the main belt around his waist. This belt supports two side pouches which are each secured and closed with several belts. Additionally, the suspender-like details on his shirt also resemble belts.

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