Japanese players have taken to X (Twitter) to share their thoughts on the Moogle redesign in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Read on to learn more about this and some of the most popular posts.
FF7 Rebirth Moogle is Trending on Twitter in Japan
Japanese Players Call Rebirth Moogle "Creepy" and "Super Weird"
The Japanese term for Moogle, モーグリ
(mo-guri), has been recently trending on Japanese Twitter, with users expressing their discontent over the drastic redesign of the beloved Final Fantasy character. Many fans have voiced their disappointment, citing the example above stating how the redesigned Moogle appears "creepy," even in "bright light."
The post has amassed over 1.8 million views, 14 thousand likes, and 6.3 thousand reposts, with fans echoing similar sentiments. One reply from @FumiPhantom expressed agreement, mentioning a sense of discomfort upon seeing the redesigned Moogles in comparison to those from Final Fantasy XIV. Another comment from @AlexMdgsr likened the design to the initial look of Sonic in the 2020 film, famously dubbed "Ugly Sonic."
Below are some more examples of Japanese fans roasting the new design.
English Translation:
← Moogle who promised to meet online
The Moogle who actually came →
English Translation:
I'll forgive the guy who called FF7R's Mowgli fake Geto. (A character in popular anime and manga Jujutsu Kaisen.)
English Translation:
This time, Moogle, I thought I had a sense of deja vu. (The character being compared is Kumakichi from the gag manga Masuda Kōsuke Gekijō: Gag Manga Biyori.)
Other numerous posts have surfaced criticizing the new appearance of the Moogles, with fans drawing comparisons to designs from other Final Fantasy titles such as Final Fantasy XIV, FFXII, and XVI.
According to many Japanese players online like @philipmorio5mg and @FF14_Beatrice, these previous iterations were considered the cutest. Another user, @taniko_sb_tanio, pleaded for the return of the Moogle stating "Please... bring back the Mowgli we know and love…"
Even English-Speaking Fans Agree
While the Moogle trend in Japan didn't gain as much traction internationally, there has been a notable influx of recent posts expressing similar sentiments regarding the drastic redesign. Twitch Streamer Celina (@tkn0801) shared their observation, noting the widespread agreement across both Japanese and American communities regarding the unsettling appearance of the Rebirth Moogle.
Users like @ChronoGam3r have taken to comparing the current Moogle design with its previous iteration. However, the majority of popular posts have centered around discussions of favorite Moogle designs, with many citing the version from Final Fantasy XVI as their preferred choice.
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