Reminiscence of Final Fantasy VII

Two years after the catastrophic events of Meteorfall, the world of Gaia is slowly rebuilding. However, a mysterious plague known as the "Geostigma" begins to spread, causing widespread illness and despair. Cloud Strife, wracked with guilt and struggling with his identity, is drawn back into action when the children afflicted by the Geostigma are targeted by a new threat. He must confront his past and his inner demons to protect the planet once more.

Advent Children received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its stunning visual effects and animation quality, which were groundbreaking for their time. However, the plot was often criticized for being convoluted and difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with the original game. Audiences, particularly fans of Final Fantasy VII, generally had a more favorable reception, appreciating the continuation of the beloved story and characters.

• Visually spectacular with groundbreaking CGI for its era.
• Praised for its continuation of the beloved Final Fantasy VII storyline and characters.
• Criticized for a complex and sometimes confusing plot, especially for newcomers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual fidelity and the emotional resonance of seeing the characters from Final Fantasy VII return. Many lauded the action sequences and the continuation of the narrative. However, some users found the plot to be overly complicated and felt it required prior knowledge of the game to fully comprehend.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 33rd Saturn Awards.

The film's development was a major undertaking, requiring around 1,000 animators and a budget of over $20 million, making it one of the most expensive animated films at the time of its release.