Summary

  • Final Fantasy games feature brave protagonists who willingly sacrifice to save the world and their friends.
  • Some characters, like Ace, Vaan, and Tidus, rise to the occasion and show unwavering bravery against overwhelming odds.
  • From Ace's missions to Tidus' fight against Sin, each protagonist displays courage, leadership, and determination to overcome challenges.

Final Fantasy is a series full of beloved games that fans can't get enough of. From their classic turn-based titles to the modern games that lean towards real-time action, the series has gone through an evolution that has split fans down the middle.

Thankfully, the larger-than-life stories and memorable characters make most Final Fantasy games worth checking out. It helps that the protagonists in these games are as brave as they come and make it a point to save the world and their friends, no matter what the cost is.

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8 Ace (FF Type-0)

The Protagonist Of Class Zero Shows His Bravery In Challenging Missions

Type-0 Ace uniform
Final Fantasy Type-0 Tag Page Cover Art

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October 27, 2011
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While the entirety of Class Zero plays the role of heroes in this tale, Ace qualifies as the protagonist because of his importance compared to his classmates. He teams up with his friends to take on several missions against tough opponents, where only the bravest combatants will survive.

At the end of the game, Ace and the rest of Class Zero make a brave sacrifice and fight to their very last breath against the Rursan Arbiter. With their phantoma destroyed, Ace takes the responsibility of calming the rest of his classmates as they share a bittersweet farewell before passing on.

7 Vaan (FF12)

A Foolhardy But Brave Street Urchin Who Dreams Of Being A Sky Pirate

Vaan in Final Fantasy 12
Final Fantasy 12 Tag Page Cover Art

JRPG
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October 31, 2006
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T For Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes

Most people label Vaan as one of the most irritating protagonists of all time. His zeal to become a Sky Pirate can become overbearing after a point, but there's no denying that this headstrong hero is brave in the face of overwhelming opposition every single time.

He embodies the classic shonen hero archetype of being brave and standing up to the toughest enemies around without breaking a sweat. While other characters may play a bigger role in the overarching, Vaan still makes an impact as a protagonist by showing his bravery more often than not.

6 Bartz Klauser (FF5)

A Wanderer Who Is Roped Into A Plot To Save The World

Bartz in Final Fantasy 5