Top 13 UNFORGETTABLE JRPG Villains ft. JRPG YouTubers

Today Today I'm feeling a little evil. I'm feeling a I'm feeling a little evil. I'm feeling a I'm feeling a little evil. I'm feeling a little menacing. I'm feeling a little little menacing. I'm feeling a little little menacing. I'm feeling a little wicked. I feel like using my depressing wicked. I feel like using my depressing wicked. I feel like using my depressing backstory to turn the whole world backstory to turn the whole world backstory to turn the whole world against me. I feel like going out for a against me. I feel like going out for a against me. I feel like going out for a quick aura farming session right now. I quick aura farming session right now. I quick aura farming session right now. I feel like with the way that I'm feeling feel like with the way that I'm feeling feel like with the way that I'm feeling right now, I need a really awesome, right now, I need a really awesome, right now, I need a really awesome, magnificently magnificently magnificently designed sword that can just cut through designed sword that can just cut through designed sword that can just cut through anything in my path. Not Not this one. anything in my path. Not Not this one. anything in my path. Not Not this one. This too heroic, too much protagonist This too heroic, too much protagonist This too heroic, too much protagonist energy in this. No. Basically, guys, energy in this. No. Basically, guys, energy in this. No. Basically, guys, today I feel like a villain. A JRPG today I feel like a villain. A JRPG today I feel like a villain. A JRPG villain, that [music] is. And since it's villain, that [music] is. And since it's villain, that [music] is. And since it's a spooky season and we got Halloween a spooky season and we got Halloween a spooky season and we got Halloween happening and whatnot, I thought I'd happening and whatnot, I thought I'd happening and whatnot, I thought I'd bring together a bunch of my fellow JRPG bring together a bunch of my fellow JRPG bring together a bunch of my fellow JRPG content creators so we can discuss our content creators so we can discuss our content creators so we can discuss our favorite JRPG villains. The rules are favorite JRPG villains. The rules are favorite JRPG villains. The rules are simple in this one. Just tell us what simple in this one. Just tell us what simple in this one. Just tell us what your favorite villain is. And no your favorite villain is. And no your favorite villain is. And no spoilers, of course, especially to you spoilers, of course, especially to you spoilers, of course, especially to you guys in the comments. No spoilers to guys in the comments. No spoilers to guys in the comments. No spoilers to anyone involved in this video and anyone involved in this video and anyone involved in this video and everyone in the comments down below. If everyone in the comments down below. If everyone in the comments down below. If you spoil, then um you guys are the true you spoil, then um you guys are the true you spoil, then um you guys are the true villains. Don't forget to give this villains. Don't forget to give this villains. Don't forget to give this video a like and subscribe to me as well video a like and subscribe to me as well video a like and subscribe to me as well as everyone else involved in this video.

as everyone else involved in this video. as everyone else involved in this video. Everyone's channels are going to be Everyone's channels are going to be Everyone's channels are going to be linked in the description down below. linked in the description down below. linked in the description down below. So, anyways, let's get started with a So, anyways, let's get started with a So, anyways, let's get started with a villain from a fairly recent game who villain from a fairly recent game who villain from a fairly recent game who has recently become one of my all-time has recently become one of my all-time has recently become one of my all-time favorites. Let's hear it from Mr. John favorites. Let's hear it from Mr. John favorites. Let's hear it from Mr. John from the ThoughtBubble. Hi, I'm John from the ThoughtBubble. Hi, I'm John from the ThoughtBubble. Hi, I'm John from the ThoughtBubble YouTube channel. from the ThoughtBubble YouTube channel. from the ThoughtBubble YouTube channel. And my favorite villain of all time has And my favorite villain of all time has And my favorite villain of all time has to be Luis Guerburn from Metaphor to be Luis Guerburn from Metaphor to be Luis Guerburn from Metaphor Refontazio. Not only do I love his Refontazio. Not only do I love his Refontazio. Not only do I love his confidence in himself, but I love that confidence in himself, but I love that confidence in himself, but I love that the game shows time and time again that the game shows time and time again that the game shows time and time again that this confidence in his abilities isn't this confidence in his abilities isn't this confidence in his abilities isn't misplaced. He's always able to keep a misplaced. He's always able to keep a misplaced. He's always able to keep a rational head on his shoulders no matter rational head on his shoulders no matter rational head on his shoulders no matter what scenario he finds himself in. And what scenario he finds himself in. And what scenario he finds himself in. And it's this quiet but strong conviction it's this quiet but strong conviction it's this quiet but strong conviction that I think makes him so engaging as an that I think makes him so engaging as an that I think makes him so engaging as an antagonist because he will say and do antagonist because he will say and do antagonist because he will say and do horrific things that he believes to be horrific things that he believes to be horrific things that he believes to be necessary to achieve his goals and he'll necessary to achieve his goals and he'll necessary to achieve his goals and he'll do it without even a hint of emotion or do it without even a hint of emotion or do it without even a hint of emotion or remorse. And beyond this, I love how we remorse. And beyond this, I love how we remorse. And beyond this, I love how we as the players can genuinely see the as the players can genuinely see the as the players can genuinely see the appeal of his desire to burn the appeal of his desire to burn the appeal of his desire to burn the nation's class systems and tribal nation's class systems and tribal nation's class systems and tribal mentalities to the ground in favor of mentalities to the ground in favor of mentalities to the ground in favor of rebuilding the United Kingdom of Ukronia rebuilding the United Kingdom of Ukronia rebuilding the United Kingdom of Ukronia as a meritocracy. The world of metaphor as a meritocracy. The world of metaphor as a meritocracy. The world of metaphor is one full of racism and xenophobia.

is one full of racism and xenophobia. is one full of racism and xenophobia. And so it's understandable how people And so it's understandable how people And so it's understandable how people from the supposedly lesser tribes who've from the supposedly lesser tribes who've from the supposedly lesser tribes who've been beaten down and discriminated been beaten down and discriminated been beaten down and discriminated against would want to see him become against would want to see him become against would want to see him become king because they may have a place in king because they may have a place in king because they may have a place in his regime whereas in the modern world his regime whereas in the modern world his regime whereas in the modern world they just don't. It's clear to us from they just don't. It's clear to us from they just don't. It's clear to us from the moment he appears that he is the moment he appears that he is the moment he appears that he is undeniably evil which I think makes it undeniably evil which I think makes it undeniably evil which I think makes it all the more sinister just how much all the more sinister just how much all the more sinister just how much support he receives in his bid for the support he receives in his bid for the support he receives in his bid for the throne. And that's why I love him so throne. And that's why I love him so throne. And that's why I love him so much as the villain of this game and as much as the villain of this game and as much as the villain of this game and as a villain in general. and how Atlas a villain in general. and how Atlas a villain in general. and how Atlas handles that story arc throughout the handles that story arc throughout the handles that story arc throughout the course of the game. Hello everyone, I'm course of the game. Hello everyone, I'm course of the game. Hello everyone, I'm Arri and I'm very excited to talk about Arri and I'm very excited to talk about Arri and I'm very excited to talk about The Reapers from the The World Ends With The Reapers from the The World Ends With The Reapers from the The World Ends With You series, one of my favorite JRPG You series, one of my favorite JRPG You series, one of my favorite JRPG series of all time, as you can probably series of all time, as you can probably series of all time, as you can probably tell since I own four copies of a series tell since I own four copies of a series tell since I own four copies of a series with two games. Both of these games take with two games. Both of these games take with two games. Both of these games take place within something called the place within something called the place within something called the Reapers game, where every participant is Reapers game, where every participant is Reapers game, where every participant is dead and they're forced to partake in dead and they're forced to partake in dead and they're forced to partake in these games. Every day, the players get these games. Every day, the players get these games. Every day, the players get a new challenge to overcome. And if they a new challenge to overcome. And if they a new challenge to overcome. And if they can make it to the end of the week, they can make it to the end of the week, they can make it to the end of the week, they can be reborn. The Reapers are the can be reborn. The Reapers are the can be reborn. The Reapers are the rulers of this game and they are a rulers of this game and they are a rulers of this game and they are a genuine force of nature since their game genuine force of nature since their game genuine force of nature since their game takes place in a separate dimension of takes place in a separate dimension of takes place in a separate dimension of their own creation layered on top of their own creation layered on top of their own creation layered on top of ours. And they also have a really ours. And they also have a really ours. And they also have a really intricate inner working. You have the intricate inner working. You have the intricate inner working. You have the composer, the top ranking reaper, and he composer, the top ranking reaper, and he composer, the top ranking reaper, and he is literally a god. And underneath him is literally a god. And underneath him is literally a god. And underneath him are the game masters. They are the ones are the game masters. They are the ones are the game masters. They are the ones that prepare the task for each day. and that prepare the task for each day. and that prepare the task for each day. and working directly under them are the working directly under them are the working directly under them are the regular reapers who walk around the city regular reapers who walk around the city regular reapers who walk around the city and attack players as they please.

and attack players as they please. and attack players as they please. Sending these creatures known as noise Sending these creatures known as noise Sending these creatures known as noise after them as they are also in a game of after them as they are also in a game of after them as they are also in a game of their own. If they take down enough their own. If they take down enough their own. If they take down enough players, they can climb their inner players, they can climb their inner players, they can climb their inner rankings. So being under this constant rankings. So being under this constant rankings. So being under this constant threat makes the games feel incredibly threat makes the games feel incredibly threat makes the games feel incredibly tense. You never know which characters tense. You never know which characters tense. You never know which characters will make it to the next round or what will make it to the next round or what will make it to the next round or what the next game master will be planning. the next game master will be planning. the next game master will be planning. But what I love the most about them is But what I love the most about them is But what I love the most about them is how human they are despite quite how human they are despite quite how human they are despite quite literally being higher beings. Across literally being higher beings. Across literally being higher beings. Across these games, you run into a multitude of these games, you run into a multitude of these games, you run into a multitude of them. Some just want to sow chaos, them. Some just want to sow chaos, them. Some just want to sow chaos, others want to climb the ranks to become others want to climb the ranks to become others want to climb the ranks to become the next composer, and others are the next composer, and others are the next composer, and others are looking for an opportunity to break the looking for an opportunity to break the looking for an opportunity to break the game itself to become a being of even game itself to become a being of even game itself to become a being of even higher standing. The characters are higher standing. The characters are higher standing. The characters are always what I love the most about the always what I love the most about the always what I love the most about the world ends with you, and the reapers are world ends with you, and the reapers are world ends with you, and the reapers are no exception. All of them are extremely no exception. All of them are extremely no exception. All of them are extremely captivating and charming with their own captivating and charming with their own captivating and charming with their own unique motivations. Add to that that the unique motivations. Add to that that the unique motivations. Add to that that the reveal of the composer is one of my reveal of the composer is one of my reveal of the composer is one of my all-time favorite reveals in gaming and all-time favorite reveals in gaming and all-time favorite reveals in gaming and you have all you need for an extremely you have all you need for an extremely you have all you need for an extremely compelling antagonistic group. Thank you compelling antagonistic group. Thank you compelling antagonistic group. Thank you so much Nishquick for including me in so much Nishquick for including me in so much Nishquick for including me in this collab. It was really nice to be on this collab. It was really nice to be on this collab. It was really nice to be on your channel and talk about one of my your channel and talk about one of my your channel and talk about one of my favorite games and I'm very excited to favorite games and I'm very excited to favorite games and I'm very excited to see what everyone else has picked. Hey see what everyone else has picked. Hey see what everyone else has picked. Hey everyone, what up? M Kaiser here and everyone, what up? M Kaiser here and everyone, what up? M Kaiser here and thank you Nqu for allowing me to be in thank you Nqu for allowing me to be in thank you Nqu for allowing me to be in your club. It was an absolute pleasure.

your club. It was an absolute pleasure. your club. It was an absolute pleasure. That said, it's time to talk about one That said, it's time to talk about one That said, it's time to talk about one of my favorite JPG villains, and it of my favorite JPG villains, and it of my favorite JPG villains, and it would have to be Arttorius Cobbrand from would have to be Arttorius Cobbrand from would have to be Arttorius Cobbrand from Tales of Bizeria. Now, Arttorius is a Tales of Bizeria. Now, Arttorius is a Tales of Bizeria. Now, Arttorius is a very interesting case here. as while he very interesting case here. as while he very interesting case here. as while he is the main villain in that game on is the main villain in that game on is the main villain in that game on paper and as well lorewise he's paper and as well lorewise he's paper and as well lorewise he's essentially a hero of some kind but more essentially a hero of some kind but more essentially a hero of some kind but more of an evil hero in a sense as he's of an evil hero in a sense as he's of an evil hero in a sense as he's basically known as a shepherd who's a basically known as a shepherd who's a basically known as a shepherd who's a head exorcist and known to be a savior head exorcist and known to be a savior head exorcist and known to be a savior among the general populace being sworn among the general populace being sworn among the general populace being sworn to exterminate a large number of demons to exterminate a large number of demons to exterminate a large number of demons that will threaten the world as well as that will threaten the world as well as that will threaten the world as well as purge them by both their darkness as purge them by both their darkness as purge them by both their darkness as well as malevolence which is powerful well as malevolence which is powerful well as malevolence which is powerful emotion that can corrupt any human being emotion that can corrupt any human being emotion that can corrupt any human being to a powerful demon. And while he may be to a powerful demon. And while he may be to a powerful demon. And while he may be seen as a hero, underneath the whole seen as a hero, underneath the whole seen as a hero, underneath the whole persona, he is very remorseless and even persona, he is very remorseless and even persona, he is very remorseless and even shreds his own emotion to do what's shreds his own emotion to do what's shreds his own emotion to do what's right in order to suppress people's right in order to suppress people's right in order to suppress people's emotions so that no demons can ever be emotions so that no demons can ever be emotions so that no demons can ever be born. And while we may see him as a born. And while we may see him as a born. And while we may see him as a standard generic villain, later down the standard generic villain, later down the standard generic villain, later down the line, without spoilers, we do see on why line, without spoilers, we do see on why line, without spoilers, we do see on why he became the villain he is and why we he became the villain he is and why we he became the villain he is and why we can understand his motives, even if we can understand his motives, even if we can understand his motives, even if we don't agree with them. He also serves as don't agree with them. He also serves as don't agree with them. He also serves as a great foil to our main protagonist, a great foil to our main protagonist, a great foil to our main protagonist, Velvet Crow, as was the vocal point of Velvet Crow, as was the vocal point of Velvet Crow, as was the vocal point of Bizarius's whole theme of will versus Bizarius's whole theme of will versus Bizarius's whole theme of will versus reason, with Artorius standing with reason, with Artorius standing with reason, with Artorius standing with reason, while Velvet stands for free reason, while Velvet stands for free reason, while Velvet stands for free will, let alone emotion.

will, let alone emotion. will, let alone emotion. uppon also having a great design and uppon also having a great design and uppon also having a great design and amazing performance by Ray Chase. You amazing performance by Ray Chase. You amazing performance by Ray Chase. You have essentially one of the best have essentially one of the best have essentially one of the best antagonists in all the tail series. antagonists in all the tail series. antagonists in all the tail series. Anyway, thank you Netquip for allowing Anyway, thank you Netquip for allowing Anyway, thank you Netquip for allowing it to be a collab and I can't wait to it to be a collab and I can't wait to it to be a collab and I can't wait to see what everyone picks up. Until then, see what everyone picks up. Until then, see what everyone picks up. Until then, see you guys later and Mad Kaiser out. see you guys later and Mad Kaiser out. see you guys later and Mad Kaiser out. >> Hey, I'm Astra aka Zeno Astra. When I >> Hey, I'm Astra aka Zeno Astra. When I >> Hey, I'm Astra aka Zeno Astra. When I first played Path of Radiance, I first played Path of Radiance, I first played Path of Radiance, I honestly hated the Black Knight in that honestly hated the Black Knight in that honestly hated the Black Knight in that imposing armor. He felt like this imposing armor. He felt like this imposing armor. He felt like this unstoppable, emotionless wall. And unstoppable, emotionless wall. And unstoppable, emotionless wall. And without spoiling, what he did in Ike's without spoiling, what he did in Ike's without spoiling, what he did in Ike's story made me resent him immediately. story made me resent him immediately. story made me resent him immediately. Especially since Ike is my favorite lord Especially since Ike is my favorite lord Especially since Ike is my favorite lord in the series. But over time, as I in the series. But over time, as I in the series. But over time, as I learned more about his backstory, my learned more about his backstory, my learned more about his backstory, my view of him completely changed. He isn't view of him completely changed. He isn't view of him completely changed. He isn't just a one-dimensional villain. There's just a one-dimensional villain. There's just a one-dimensional villain. There's something deeper beneath the armor that something deeper beneath the armor that something deeper beneath the armor that makes you see him in a whole new way. I makes you see him in a whole new way. I makes you see him in a whole new way. I can't go into detail because of can't go into detail because of can't go into detail because of spoilers, but let's just say he's far spoilers, but let's just say he's far spoilers, but let's just say he's far more than the monster he first appears more than the monster he first appears more than the monster he first appears to be. In some ways, he even has some to be. In some ways, he even has some to be. In some ways, he even has some qualities you might respect, maybe even qualities you might respect, maybe even qualities you might respect, maybe even admire. I went from hating him to admire. I went from hating him to admire. I went from hating him to gaining massive respect for him. And gaining massive respect for him. And gaining massive respect for him. And that shift from my most hated character that shift from my most hated character that shift from my most hated character to one of my favorite villains of all to one of my favorite villains of all to one of my favorite villains of all time is exactly why I had to talk about time is exactly why I had to talk about time is exactly why I had to talk about him. And if you ever play the Tellus him. And if you ever play the Tellus him. And if you ever play the Tellus games, you'll see exactly what I mean.

games, you'll see exactly what I mean. games, you'll see exactly what I mean. Thank you, Nishquake, for having me on Thank you, Nishquake, for having me on Thank you, Nishquake, for having me on this video. this video. this video. >> What's up, everyone? I'm Luka from Fato >> What's up, everyone? I'm Luka from Fato >> What's up, everyone? I'm Luka from Fato Gaming, and I think that movies, shows, Gaming, and I think that movies, shows, Gaming, and I think that movies, shows, and games often don't have well-written and games often don't have well-written and games often don't have well-written villains. Well, at least I think that's villains. Well, at least I think that's villains. Well, at least I think that's a common weakness of any media. But, and a common weakness of any media. But, and a common weakness of any media. But, and it's a big butt, some of the most it's a big butt, some of the most it's a big butt, some of the most memorable villains are from JRPGs. memorable villains are from JRPGs. memorable villains are from JRPGs. [music] So, that's why it's easy to [music] So, that's why it's easy to [music] So, that's why it's easy to choose Seymour from Final Fantasy 10. choose Seymour from Final Fantasy 10. choose Seymour from Final Fantasy 10. What always fascinated me about Seymour What always fascinated me about Seymour What always fascinated me about Seymour is how it took me a really long time to is how it took me a really long time to is how it took me a really long time to understand what's actually so understand what's actually so understand what's actually so threatening [music] about him. I mean, threatening [music] about him. I mean, threatening [music] about him. I mean, look at him. He's mostly quite calm. His look at him. He's mostly quite calm. His look at him. He's mostly quite calm. His voice rather soft. And [music] let's be voice rather soft. And [music] let's be voice rather soft. And [music] let's be honest here, he looks kind of weird, honest here, he looks kind of weird, honest here, he looks kind of weird, even in the context of the setting and even in the context of the setting and even in the context of the setting and world. And yet, while his whole world. And yet, while his whole world. And yet, while his whole appearance can come off as weak, his appearance can come off as weak, his appearance can come off as weak, his aura gives off strong. Stay away from aura gives off strong. Stay away from aura gives off strong. Stay away from this weirdo vibes. Only on my latest this weirdo vibes. Only on my latest this weirdo vibes. Only on my latest playthrough, I [music] finally playthrough, I [music] finally playthrough, I [music] finally understood why he doesn't need muscles, understood why he doesn't need muscles, understood why he doesn't need muscles, a strong weapon, or an intimidating way a strong weapon, or an intimidating way a strong weapon, or an intimidating way to treat people. No, it's his calm to treat people. No, it's his calm to treat people. No, it's his calm character, his calculated and character, his calculated and character, his calculated and manipulative actions that make him manipulative actions that make him manipulative actions that make him unpredictable and therefore unsettling unpredictable and therefore unsettling unpredictable and therefore unsettling and [music] threatening. It's his and [music] threatening. It's his and [music] threatening. It's his feeling that, you know, he has power feeling that, you know, he has power feeling that, you know, he has power over the group, especially Yuna, and he over the group, especially Yuna, and he over the group, especially Yuna, and he can and will use it without even really can and will use it without even really can and will use it without even really lifting his finger. Of course, he does lifting his finger. Of course, he does lifting his finger. Of course, he does that, too. I mean, you have to fight him that, too. I mean, you have to fight him that, too. I mean, you have to fight him multiple times after all. And some of multiple times after all. And some of multiple times after all. And some of these fights are among the most these fights are among the most these fights are among the most difficult in the game, which also makes difficult in the game, which also makes difficult in the game, which also makes him dangerous in regards to the game him dangerous in regards to the game him dangerous in regards to the game play. And then there is this whole

play. And then there is this whole play. And then there is this whole wedding thing where he forces Yuna to wedding thing where he forces Yuna to wedding thing where he forces Yuna to marry him. That whole pop pisses me off marry him. That whole pop pisses me off marry him. That whole pop pisses me off every time I see it. And I absolutely every time I see it. And I absolutely every time I see it. And I absolutely hate Seymour for that. So why do I think hate Seymour for that. So why do I think hate Seymour for that. So why do I think Seymour is a great villain? Because he Seymour is a great villain? Because he Seymour is a great villain? Because he works in unconventional ways. He's a works in unconventional ways. He's a works in unconventional ways. He's a psychopath. But you don't realize that psychopath. But you don't realize that psychopath. But you don't realize that at first. He's dangerous, but his at first. He's dangerous, but his at first. He's dangerous, but his appearance doesn't give it away. And all appearance doesn't give it away. And all appearance doesn't give it away. And all the things he does are so easy to hate. the things he does are so easy to hate. the things he does are so easy to hate. You know, a villain is well written when You know, a villain is well written when You know, a villain is well written when you really and truly hate them. And with you really and truly hate them. And with you really and truly hate them. And with Seymour, that's exactly the case. I hate Seymour, that's exactly the case. I hate Seymour, that's exactly the case. I hate him. And that's why he's great. Thanks him. And that's why he's great. Thanks him. And that's why he's great. Thanks so much for having me, Nish. That was so much for having me, Nish. That was so much for having me, Nish. That was such a fun topic to talk about, guys. If such a fun topic to talk about, guys. If such a fun topic to talk about, guys. If you love JPGs and indie games, I'd be you love JPGs and indie games, I'd be you love JPGs and indie games, I'd be happy to welcome you [music] on my happy to welcome you [music] on my happy to welcome you [music] on my channel, Facto Gaming. Thanks again and channel, Facto Gaming. Thanks again and channel, Facto Gaming. Thanks again and see you all next time. see you all next time. see you all next time. >> Hey guys, it's James here from >> Hey guys, it's James here from >> Hey guys, it's James here from Dreviewing and there is just one Dreviewing and there is just one Dreviewing and there is just one villain, one guy that I think of when I villain, one guy that I think of when I villain, one guy that I think of when I think of JRPG villains. So, whenever think of JRPG villains. So, whenever think of JRPG villains. So, whenever people talk to me about the greatest people talk to me about the greatest people talk to me about the greatest villains in video games, my mind always villains in video games, my mind always villains in video games, my mind always goes straight to one name and that is goes straight to one name and that is goes straight to one name and that is Separ. The silver hair, the ridiculously Separ. The silver hair, the ridiculously Separ. The silver hair, the ridiculously long sword, and of course, that theme long sword, and of course, that theme long sword, and of course, that theme song. For me, Separ isn't just a song. For me, Separ isn't just a song. For me, Separ isn't just a villain, he is the villain. When I first villain, he is the villain. When I first villain, he is the villain. When I first played Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7, I played Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7, I played Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7, I didn't see Seproth as a villain at all.

didn't see Seproth as a villain at all. didn't see Seproth as a villain at all. He was a hero, the legendary soldier, a He was a hero, the legendary soldier, a He was a hero, the legendary soldier, a first class who everyone respected. He first class who everyone respected. He first class who everyone respected. He fought alongside Aniel and Genesis, and fought alongside Aniel and Genesis, and fought alongside Aniel and Genesis, and he actually came off as calm, composed, he actually came off as calm, composed, he actually came off as calm, composed, and even likable. But then the layers and even likable. But then the layers and even likable. But then the layers started peeling back, and Sepro wasn't started peeling back, and Sepro wasn't started peeling back, and Sepro wasn't born in the normal sense. He was created born in the normal sense. He was created born in the normal sense. He was created by Professor Hojo. He was injected with by Professor Hojo. He was injected with by Professor Hojo. He was injected with cells from the alien Gova before he was cells from the alien Gova before he was cells from the alien Gova before he was even born. The day Sephro discovered even born. The day Sephro discovered even born. The day Sephro discovered this, everything changed. And from that this, everything changed. And from that this, everything changed. And from that moment, his identity cracked. He wasn't moment, his identity cracked. He wasn't moment, his identity cracked. He wasn't a man anymore. At least not in his own a man anymore. At least not in his own a man anymore. At least not in his own eyes. He was an experiment, a weapon. eyes. He was an experiment, a weapon. eyes. He was an experiment, a weapon. And that watching this transformation in And that watching this transformation in And that watching this transformation in Crisis Core was absolutely Crisis Core was absolutely Crisis Core was absolutely heartbreaking. In Final Fantasy 7, the heartbreaking. In Final Fantasy 7, the heartbreaking. In Final Fantasy 7, the tragic backstory explodes into a tragic backstory explodes into a tragic backstory explodes into a full-blown villain. Sephro finds out full-blown villain. Sephro finds out full-blown villain. Sephro finds out about his origins in the Shinra mansion about his origins in the Shinra mansion about his origins in the Shinra mansion and then just completely snaps. In and then just completely snaps. In and then just completely snaps. In Nebleheim incident is still one of the Nebleheim incident is still one of the Nebleheim incident is still one of the most iconic moments in gaming. Seeing most iconic moments in gaming. Seeing most iconic moments in gaming. Seeing him walk through the flames after the him walk through the flames after the him walk through the flames after the town is burned to the ground still gives town is burned to the ground still gives town is burned to the ground still gives me chills. But what makes Seproth so me chills. But what makes Seproth so me chills. But what makes Seproth so effective here is not just that he's an effective here is not just that he's an effective here is not just that he's an abstract evil force. It's connected to abstract evil force. It's connected to abstract evil force. It's connected to everything. Cloud's past, Shimmer's everything. Cloud's past, Shimmer's everything. Cloud's past, Shimmer's corruption, the planet itself, his plan corruption, the planet itself, his plan corruption, the planet itself, his plan to summon materia and merge with the to summon materia and merge with the to summon materia and merge with the liveream isn't just cartoon villain liveream isn't just cartoon villain liveream isn't just cartoon villain stuff. It's the act of someone who stuff. It's the act of someone who stuff. It's the act of someone who thinks he's truly transcended humanity.

thinks he's truly transcended humanity. thinks he's truly transcended humanity. As the story progresses, you also see As the story progresses, you also see As the story progresses, you also see him physically mutate as he further him physically mutate as he further him physically mutate as he further loses the separ that we thought we knew. loses the separ that we thought we knew. loses the separ that we thought we knew. By the time we reach advent children, By the time we reach advent children, By the time we reach advent children, the separ we thought it was gone, but the separ we thought it was gone, but the separ we thought it was gone, but think again. Through the remnants of think again. Through the remnants of think again. Through the remnants of Gova, Kadra, Lo, and Yuzu, his will Gova, Kadra, Lo, and Yuzu, his will Gova, Kadra, Lo, and Yuzu, his will lingers on. When he finally reforms, lingers on. When he finally reforms, lingers on. When he finally reforms, it's one of those drawing fanervice it's one of those drawing fanervice it's one of those drawing fanervice moments that still gives me goofs. And moments that still gives me goofs. And moments that still gives me goofs. And that fight with Cloud was just unreal. that fight with Cloud was just unreal. that fight with Cloud was just unreal. This version of Seproth is even more This version of Seproth is even more This version of Seproth is even more dangerous because he's colder, sharper, dangerous because he's colder, sharper, dangerous because he's colder, sharper, and he's not thinking about destroying and he's not thinking about destroying and he's not thinking about destroying the planet anymore. He's thinking so the planet anymore. He's thinking so the planet anymore. He's thinking so much bigger. At this point, Seproth much bigger. At this point, Seproth much bigger. At this point, Seproth isn't even a character anymore. He's isn't even a character anymore. He's isn't even a character anymore. He's just an idea that refuses to die. Now, just an idea that refuses to die. Now, just an idea that refuses to die. Now, you've got to really ask yourself, how you've got to really ask yourself, how you've got to really ask yourself, how many villains can you say are present in many villains can you say are present in many villains can you say are present in the story, even when not on screen, he's the story, even when not on screen, he's the story, even when not on screen, he's tied to the heroes on such a personal tied to the heroes on such a personal tied to the heroes on such a personal level that defeating him feels more than level that defeating him feels more than level that defeating him feels more than just beating the final boss. It feels just beating the final boss. It feels just beating the final boss. It feels like facing the shadow that's been like facing the shadow that's been like facing the shadow that's been looming over the entire game. So, thanks looming over the entire game. So, thanks looming over the entire game. So, thanks Nishquick for having me on. I really Nishquick for having me on. I really Nishquick for having me on. I really appreciate being on. And tell me guys, appreciate being on. And tell me guys, appreciate being on. And tell me guys, what is your favorite video game what is your favorite video game what is your favorite video game villain?

villain? villain? I don't know about you guys, but I feel I don't know about you guys, but I feel I don't know about you guys, but I feel a very villainous presence in the air a very villainous presence in the air a very villainous presence in the air right now. So, uh, let's go see what's right now. So, uh, let's go see what's right now. So, uh, let's go see what's right around the corner in this next right around the corner in this next right around the corner in this next segment. segment. segment. >> Hi everyone, Lexi here from Backlog >> Hi everyone, Lexi here from Backlog >> Hi everyone, Lexi here from Backlog Battle, where I get to talk about my Battle, where I get to talk about my Battle, where I get to talk about my love for JRPGs. Seeing as how Nishquick love for JRPGs. Seeing as how Nishquick love for JRPGs. Seeing as how Nishquick is compiling [music] a villainous list is compiling [music] a villainous list is compiling [music] a villainous list for the season, I've decided to become for the season, I've decided to become for the season, I've decided to become the villain myself by spoiling a game the villain myself by spoiling a game the villain myself by spoiling a game that you wouldn't expect to hide one of that you wouldn't expect to hide one of that you wouldn't expect to hide one of the most riveting and gut-wrenching RPG the most riveting and gut-wrenching RPG the most riveting and gut-wrenching RPG stories of the past decade and one that stories of the past decade and one that stories of the past decade and one that you most likely never played. I'm of you most likely never played. I'm of you most likely never played. I'm of course talking about Stranger of course talking about Stranger of course talking about Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. While Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. While Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. While the game was lampuned for its weirdly the game was lampuned for its weirdly the game was lampuned for its weirdly edgy spin on the original Final Fantasy, edgy spin on the original Final Fantasy, edgy spin on the original Final Fantasy, [music] it hides a shocking secret. It [music] it hides a shocking secret. It [music] it hides a shocking secret. It transforms the original's time travel transforms the original's time travel transforms the original's time travel plot into a time loop. Jack becoming plot into a time loop. Jack becoming plot into a time loop. Jack becoming Garland. No shocker. But here's the Garland. No shocker. But here's the Garland. No shocker. But here's the spoiler. All four of his companions spoiler. All four of his companions spoiler. All four of his companions ultimately become the four fiends.

ultimately become the four fiends. ultimately become the four fiends. Except they're not the real villains. Except they're not the real villains. Except they're not the real villains. Final Fantasy's prophecy doesn't just Final Fantasy's prophecy doesn't just Final Fantasy's prophecy doesn't just call for the arrival of the Warriors of call for the arrival of the Warriors of call for the arrival of the Warriors of Light. It also demands their opposition. Light. It also demands their opposition. Light. It also demands their opposition. Without Garland and the Fiends, the Without Garland and the Fiends, the Without Garland and the Fiends, the balance of light and darkness collapses balance of light and darkness collapses balance of light and darkness collapses and the world stagnates, which is and the world stagnates, which is and the world stagnates, which is exactly what the Lefinians want. The exactly what the Lefinians want. The exactly what the Lefinians want. The Lefinians are a civilization Lefinians are a civilization Lefinians are a civilization manipulating the world behind the manipulating the world behind the manipulating the world behind the scenes, erasing Jack and his companions scenes, erasing Jack and his companions scenes, erasing Jack and his companions memories to suppress chaos and keep the memories to suppress chaos and keep the memories to suppress chaos and keep the cycle under their control. By becoming cycle under their control. By becoming cycle under their control. By becoming the four fiends, Jack's party fulfills the four fiends, Jack's party fulfills the four fiends, Jack's party fulfills the prophecy, restores the natural flow the prophecy, restores the natural flow the prophecy, restores the natural flow of time, and makes it impossible for the of time, and makes it impossible for the of time, and makes it impossible for the Linians to rewrite history. Their Linians to rewrite history. Their Linians to rewrite history. Their sacrifice, surrendering their humanity sacrifice, surrendering their humanity sacrifice, surrendering their humanity to embrace chaos and keep the cycle to embrace chaos and keep the cycle to embrace chaos and keep the cycle alive, is one of the most heartbreaking alive, is one of the most heartbreaking alive, is one of the most heartbreaking RPG stories of the past decade. So, yes, RPG stories of the past decade. So, yes, RPG stories of the past decade. So, yes, the Lefinians are the villains of the Lefinians are the villains of the Lefinians are the villains of Stranger of Paradise. But the real Stranger of Paradise. But the real Stranger of Paradise. But the real villains, that's you. Because for once, villains, that's you. Because for once, villains, that's you. Because for once, we actually got something bold and we actually got something bold and we actually got something bold and daring and will most [music] likely daring and will most [music] likely daring and will most [music] likely never see it again. All because people never see it again. All because people never see it again. All because people couldn't get past its edgy veneer. I got couldn't get past its edgy veneer. I got couldn't get past its edgy veneer. I got to say that was pretty evil of Lexi to to say that was pretty evil of Lexi to to say that was pretty evil of Lexi to go fullon spoiler mode, but honestly, go fullon spoiler mode, but honestly, go fullon spoiler mode, but honestly, totally fits the vibe of the video. Very totally fits the vibe of the video. Very totally fits the vibe of the video. Very villainous of you. Anyways, let's villainous of you. Anyways, let's villainous of you. Anyways, let's continue on to another villain who's one continue on to another villain who's one continue on to another villain who's one of my all-time favorites from a game of my all-time favorites from a game of my all-time favorites from a game that you guys know that I really, really that you guys know that I really, really that you guys know that I really, really love. Take it away, Nimbus.

love. Take it away, Nimbus. love. Take it away, Nimbus. >> What's going on, guys? Up in Nimbus >> What's going on, guys? Up in Nimbus >> What's going on, guys? Up in Nimbus here, and thank you so much to Nishqu here, and thank you so much to Nishqu here, and thank you so much to Nishqu having me on this collaboration today having me on this collaboration today having me on this collaboration today talking about the best JRPG villains in talking about the best JRPG villains in talking about the best JRPG villains in well, all the JRPGs. So, who choices? well, all the JRPGs. So, who choices? well, all the JRPGs. So, who choices? Well, without any other further ado, Well, without any other further ado, Well, without any other further ado, let's get into it. So, the reason why I let's get into it. So, the reason why I let's get into it. So, the reason why I personally think N from Xenolade personally think N from Xenolade personally think N from Xenolade Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPG Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPG Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPG villains of all time is for the fact villains of all time is for the fact villains of all time is for the fact that he is one of the most tragic that he is one of the most tragic that he is one of the most tragic villains in all of gaming. N is this villains in all of gaming. N is this villains in all of gaming. N is this mysterious character who the party only mysterious character who the party only mysterious character who the party only meets a few times throughout the story, meets a few times throughout the story, meets a few times throughout the story, but when N doesn't make an appearance on but when N doesn't make an appearance on but when N doesn't make an appearance on stage, his presence is so powerful and stage, his presence is so powerful and stage, his presence is so powerful and impactful. There's a sense of mystery impactful. There's a sense of mystery impactful. There's a sense of mystery and unknowingness behind that mask of and unknowingness behind that mask of and unknowingness behind that mask of his. The sadness in N's eyes tells a his. The sadness in N's eyes tells a his. The sadness in N's eyes tells a really deep story that something a very really deep story that something a very really deep story that something a very long time ago has shaped and formed N, long time ago has shaped and formed N, long time ago has shaped and formed N, the person that he is in the present the person that he is in the present the person that he is in the present when you meet him in the story. The when you meet him in the story. The when you meet him in the story. The reasoning behind N's motives and the reasoning behind N's motives and the reasoning behind N's motives and the revelations of why he fell into a revelations of why he fell into a revelations of why he fell into a neverending loop of despair. Those plot neverending loop of despair. Those plot neverending loop of despair. Those plot reveals and the way that the game tells reveals and the way that the game tells reveals and the way that the game tells you N's backstory and who he actually is you N's backstory and who he actually is you N's backstory and who he actually is as a person will absolutely linger as a person will absolutely linger as a person will absolutely linger within your mind for a very very long within your mind for a very very long within your mind for a very very long time. Every single day I swear I'm time. Every single day I swear I'm time. Every single day I swear I'm thinking about just the character's mere thinking about just the character's mere thinking about just the character's mere existence in himself. I love this guy so existence in himself. I love this guy so existence in himself. I love this guy so much. He is an absolute badass and much. He is an absolute badass and much. He is an absolute badass and kick-ass character and I just get so

kick-ass character and I just get so kick-ass character and I just get so emotional thinking about N's backstory. emotional thinking about N's backstory. emotional thinking about N's backstory. It honestly churns me up and makes me It honestly churns me up and makes me It honestly churns me up and makes me feel things for the guy. Xenoblade feel things for the guy. Xenoblade feel things for the guy. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is such a masterpiece of an Chronicles 3 is such a masterpiece of an Chronicles 3 is such a masterpiece of an experience. This is just one of those experience. This is just one of those experience. This is just one of those games where the story and the villains games where the story and the villains games where the story and the villains and the motives for those villains and the motives for those villains and the motives for those villains resonates with you so strongly and resonates with you so strongly and resonates with you so strongly and passionately. That is how I felt playing passionately. That is how I felt playing passionately. That is how I felt playing Xenolade Chronicles 3 and getting to Xenolade Chronicles 3 and getting to Xenolade Chronicles 3 and getting to know the character and antagonist that know the character and antagonist that know the character and antagonist that is N. Thanks again, Nish, for having me is N. Thanks again, Nish, for having me is N. Thanks again, Nish, for having me on. I really enjoyed talking about N on. I really enjoyed talking about N on. I really enjoyed talking about N from Xenolade Chronicles 3. If you like from Xenolade Chronicles 3. If you like from Xenolade Chronicles 3. If you like Nishqu's content, please subscribe to Nishqu's content, please subscribe to Nishqu's content, please subscribe to his channel. He makes awesome videos and his channel. He makes awesome videos and his channel. He makes awesome videos and talks about all of Xenolade, which is talks about all of Xenolade, which is talks about all of Xenolade, which is kind of why I chose N. Anyway, also, if kind of why I chose N. Anyway, also, if kind of why I chose N. Anyway, also, if you like Nintendo content and JRPGs, be you like Nintendo content and JRPGs, be you like Nintendo content and JRPGs, be sure to check out my channel as well. sure to check out my channel as well. sure to check out my channel as well. But until the next time, everybody, Upon But until the next time, everybody, Upon But until the next time, everybody, Upon is signing off. Hello, Sean aka Chicken is signing off. Hello, Sean aka Chicken is signing off. Hello, Sean aka Chicken Phillips here to thank you to the one Phillips here to thank you to the one Phillips here to thank you to the one and only Nishquix Pops for having me on and only Nishquix Pops for having me on and only Nishquix Pops for having me on this JRPG collaboration to talk about this JRPG collaboration to talk about this JRPG collaboration to talk about well JRPG villains. Now, one of the well JRPG villains. Now, one of the well JRPG villains. Now, one of the villains which really comes to my head villains which really comes to my head villains which really comes to my head straight away comes from this game. Yes, straight away comes from this game. Yes, straight away comes from this game. Yes, Final Fantasy 15. It's Ardan Aunia. Now, Final Fantasy 15. It's Ardan Aunia. Now, Final Fantasy 15. It's Ardan Aunia. Now, Ardan Aunia is a mysterious character Ardan Aunia is a mysterious character Ardan Aunia is a mysterious character when you first play the game. He kind of when you first play the game. He kind of when you first play the game. He kind of pushes the the boy band in different pushes the the boy band in different pushes the the boy band in different directions and drops little hints here directions and drops little hints here directions and drops little hints here and there with his fabulous hat and and there with his fabulous hat and and there with his fabulous hat and purple hair. I don't know why I'm acting

purple hair. I don't know why I'm acting purple hair. I don't know why I'm acting like Dr. Zeus there. Oh my god, I'm like Dr. Zeus there. Oh my god, I'm like Dr. Zeus there. Oh my god, I'm still rhyming. Ah, but anyway, rhymes still rhyming. Ah, but anyway, rhymes still rhyming. Ah, but anyway, rhymes aside, I really like Arjuna as a aside, I really like Arjuna as a aside, I really like Arjuna as a protagonist. Protagonist antagonist. protagonist. Protagonist antagonist. protagonist. Protagonist antagonist. There we go. Um, I really do like um There we go. Um, I really do like um There we go. Um, I really do like um this character as an antagonist with his this character as an antagonist with his this character as an antagonist with his reasoning um his um hate for Noctis' reasoning um his um hate for Noctis' reasoning um his um hate for Noctis' family. If you know, you know he's a family. If you know, you know he's a family. If you know, you know he's a justified villain when you find out more justified villain when you find out more justified villain when you find out more about him throughout the story and when about him throughout the story and when about him throughout the story and when you see more in the DLC. you see more in the DLC. you see more in the DLC. Final Fantasy 15 in general. Although Final Fantasy 15 in general. Although Final Fantasy 15 in general. Although people may complain that it's not a people may complain that it's not a people may complain that it's not a fully complete game, it's one of my fully complete game, it's one of my fully complete game, it's one of my all-time favorite Final Fantasy games. all-time favorite Final Fantasy games. all-time favorite Final Fantasy games. It's in my top three. That's how much I It's in my top three. That's how much I It's in my top three. That's how much I love it. And because of that, it's also love it. And because of that, it's also love it. And because of that, it's also because of the villain, Ardinia. I think because of the villain, Ardinia. I think because of the villain, Ardinia. I think he's fantastic. His reasoning is there. he's fantastic. His reasoning is there. he's fantastic. His reasoning is there. He's a powerful character who can match He's a powerful character who can match He's a powerful character who can match Noctis in every way in battle. So, there Noctis in every way in battle. So, there Noctis in every way in battle. So, there is my pick for this collaboration. Thank is my pick for this collaboration. Thank is my pick for this collaboration. Thank you once again to Nishwick Pops. If you you once again to Nishwick Pops. If you you once again to Nishwick Pops. If you like what you're seeing just now, pop like what you're seeing just now, pop like what you're seeing just now, pop over to my channel, which is Chicken over to my channel, which is Chicken over to my channel, which is Chicken Phillips, and also remember to subscribe Phillips, and also remember to subscribe Phillips, and also remember to subscribe to the man himself, The Script Pops.

to the man himself, The Script Pops. to the man himself, The Script Pops. I've been John aka Chicken Phillips. And I've been John aka Chicken Phillips. And I've been John aka Chicken Phillips. And until next time, Tatty. Bye. Oh, by the until next time, Tatty. Bye. Oh, by the until next time, Tatty. Bye. Oh, by the way, I I forgot one. I forgot one. way, I I forgot one. I forgot one. way, I I forgot one. I forgot one. Before we get on to the next entry, Before we get on to the next entry, Before we get on to the next entry, Nishquick. Um, what about the hot dogs Nishquick. Um, what about the hot dogs Nishquick. Um, what about the hot dogs from Final Fantasy 8? They they're the from Final Fantasy 8? They they're the from Final Fantasy 8? They they're the ultimate villain of Final Fantasy 8 ultimate villain of Final Fantasy 8 ultimate villain of Final Fantasy 8 because you know Squall Zel and Party because you know Squall Zel and Party because you know Squall Zel and Party defeat Ultimisha save the world from defeat Ultimisha save the world from defeat Ultimisha save the world from time dilation and all sorts of weird and time dilation and all sorts of weird and time dilation and all sorts of weird and wonderful things. But a hot dog nearly wonderful things. But a hot dog nearly wonderful things. But a hot dog nearly kill Zel. kill Zel. kill Zel. That's the biggest enemy in that game is That's the biggest enemy in that game is That's the biggest enemy in that game is hot dogs. Anyway, on to the next entry. hot dogs. Anyway, on to the next entry. hot dogs. Anyway, on to the next entry. >> Hello everyone. My name is Fedro from >> Hello everyone. My name is Fedro from >> Hello everyone. My name is Fedro from Cozy Feudi here on YouTube and I just Cozy Feudi here on YouTube and I just Cozy Feudi here on YouTube and I just want to thank Dishquake for allowing me want to thank Dishquake for allowing me want to thank Dishquake for allowing me to be part of this awesome to be part of this awesome to be part of this awesome collaboration. So when I think of JRPG collaboration. So when I think of JRPG collaboration. So when I think of JRPG villains, I tend to think of one of my villains, I tend to think of one of my villains, I tend to think of one of my favorite villains or villain groups, favorite villains or villain groups, favorite villains or villain groups, Oraoros from the Trails series. Oraboros Oraoros from the Trails series. Oraboros Oraoros from the Trails series. Oraboros stands out as an exceptional villains stands out as an exceptional villains stands out as an exceptional villains within the JRB genre because they embody within the JRB genre because they embody within the JRB genre because they embody a blend of [music] mystery, ideology, a blend of [music] mystery, ideology, a blend of [music] mystery, ideology, and personal depth that goes far beyond and personal depth that goes far beyond and personal depth that goes far beyond simple good versus evil dynamics. Rather simple good versus evil dynamics. Rather simple good versus evil dynamics. Rather than be motivated by greed, destruction, than be motivated by greed, destruction, than be motivated by greed, destruction, or domination, their actions are guided or domination, their actions are guided or domination, their actions are guided by the elusive grand plan, a goal so by the elusive grand plan, a goal so by the elusive grand plan, a goal so vast and philosophical that it vast and philosophical that it vast and philosophical that it challenges both the heroes and the challenges both the heroes and the challenges both the heroes and the players to question morality, [music] players to question morality, [music] players to question morality, [music] destiny, and human progress. Each destiny, and human progress. Each destiny, and human progress. Each member, especially the anguist and member, especially the anguist and member, especially the anguist and enforcers, has distinct motivations, enforcers, has distinct motivations, enforcers, has distinct motivations, personalities, and backstories, [music]

personalities, and backstories, [music] personalities, and backstories, [music] giving the organization a sense of giving the organization a sense of giving the organization a sense of individuality within its hierarchy. This individuality within its hierarchy. This individuality within its hierarchy. This complexity transforms them from a complexity transforms them from a complexity transforms them from a faceless evil group into a collection of faceless evil group into a collection of faceless evil group into a collection of fascinating morally ambiguous figures fascinating morally ambiguous figures fascinating morally ambiguous figures whose goals sometimes even align with whose goals sometimes even align with whose goals sometimes even align with those of the protagonist. Moreover, those of the protagonist. Moreover, those of the protagonist. Moreover, Oraorus excels as JRPG antagonist Oraorus excels as JRPG antagonist Oraorus excels as JRPG antagonist because their influence spans continents because their influence spans continents because their influence spans continents and story arcs, creating a sense of and story arcs, creating a sense of and story arcs, creating a sense of interconnectedness [music] and long-term interconnectedness [music] and long-term interconnectedness [music] and long-term intrigue across the Trail Saga. Their intrigue across the Trail Saga. Their intrigue across the Trail Saga. Their presence lingers even when they aren't presence lingers even when they aren't presence lingers even when they aren't directly [music] involved, driving directly [music] involved, driving directly [music] involved, driving political upheaval, technological political upheaval, technological political upheaval, technological revolutions, and personal conflicts that revolutions, and personal conflicts that revolutions, and personal conflicts that ripple through the world's lore. They ripple through the world's lore. They ripple through the world's lore. They serve as both a narrative glue and a serve as both a narrative glue and a serve as both a narrative glue and a source of escalating tension. Always source of escalating tension. Always source of escalating tension. Always just out of reach, always several steps just out of reach, always several steps just out of reach, always several steps ahead. This combination of long-term ahead. This combination of long-term ahead. This combination of long-term storytelling, ideological depth, and storytelling, ideological depth, and storytelling, ideological depth, and personal complexity makes Oraoros one of personal complexity makes Oraoros one of personal complexity makes Oraoros one of the most memorable and thematically rich the most memorable and thematically rich the most memorable and thematically rich villain groups in modern JRPG history. villain groups in modern JRPG history. villain groups in modern JRPG history. Again, I want to thank Neshquix for Again, I want to thank Neshquix for Again, I want to thank Neshquix for allowing me to be part of this video, allowing me to be part of this video, allowing me to be part of this video, and I can't wait to see what other and I can't wait to see what other and I can't wait to see what other villains are here as well.

villains are here as well. villains are here as well. >> What's going on, guys? Joseph here. Huge >> What's going on, guys? Joseph here. Huge >> What's going on, guys? Joseph here. Huge thanks to Neshqu Pops for inviting me to thanks to Neshqu Pops for inviting me to thanks to Neshqu Pops for inviting me to be a part of this collab. And my pick be a part of this collab. And my pick be a part of this collab. And my pick for best JRPG villain is going to have for best JRPG villain is going to have for best JRPG villain is going to have to be Gexus from Pokemon Black and White to be Gexus from Pokemon Black and White to be Gexus from Pokemon Black and White and its sequel, Black and White 2. Now, and its sequel, Black and White 2. Now, and its sequel, Black and White 2. Now, Gexus isn't your typical cartoonish Gexus isn't your typical cartoonish Gexus isn't your typical cartoonish Pokémon villain. He's cold, calculated, Pokémon villain. He's cold, calculated, Pokémon villain. He's cold, calculated, and genuinely terrifying in how he and genuinely terrifying in how he and genuinely terrifying in how he manipulates people, especially N, who he manipulates people, especially N, who he manipulates people, especially N, who he literally raised from childhood to literally raised from childhood to literally raised from childhood to believe humans are evil and Pokémon believe humans are evil and Pokémon believe humans are evil and Pokémon should be freed. The genius of Gexus is should be freed. The genius of Gexus is should be freed. The genius of Gexus is that he builds an entire movement, Team that he builds an entire movement, Team that he builds an entire movement, Team Plasma, around these fake ideal of Plasma, around these fake ideal of Plasma, around these fake ideal of Pokemon liberation. But the truth is, he Pokemon liberation. But the truth is, he Pokemon liberation. But the truth is, he doesn't care about freeing Pokémon at doesn't care about freeing Pokémon at doesn't care about freeing Pokémon at all. He just wants to be the only person all. He just wants to be the only person all. He just wants to be the only person allowed to use them. It's complete allowed to use them. It's complete allowed to use them. It's complete hypocrisy disguised as righteousness, hypocrisy disguised as righteousness, hypocrisy disguised as righteousness, and that's what makes him so dangerous. and that's what makes him so dangerous. and that's what makes him so dangerous. And then you get to Black and White 2, And then you get to Black and White 2, And then you get to Black and White 2, where that mask completely breaks. He's where that mask completely breaks. He's where that mask completely breaks. He's unhinged, screaming, even trying to kill unhinged, screaming, even trying to kill unhinged, screaming, even trying to kill the player by ordering his Kirum to use the player by ordering his Kirum to use the player by ordering his Kirum to use glaciate. That's when you realize he glaciate. That's when you realize he glaciate. That's when you realize he never stood about ideology or control.

never stood about ideology or control. never stood about ideology or control. Just pure hatred and ego. He also refers Just pure hatred and ego. He also refers Just pure hatred and ego. He also refers to N as a freak without a human heart. to N as a freak without a human heart. to N as a freak without a human heart. And also in Ultrasonic Moon's Rainbow And also in Ultrasonic Moon's Rainbow And also in Ultrasonic Moon's Rainbow Rocket episode, after you defeat him, he Rocket episode, after you defeat him, he Rocket episode, after you defeat him, he attempts to take Lily as a hostage and attempts to take Lily as a hostage and attempts to take Lily as a hostage and threatens to take her life if you don't threatens to take her life if you don't threatens to take her life if you don't surrender your own Pokémon to him. Like, surrender your own Pokémon to him. Like, surrender your own Pokémon to him. Like, he's a true manipulator who hides behind he's a true manipulator who hides behind he's a true manipulator who hides behind morals to control others. Truly one of morals to control others. Truly one of morals to control others. Truly one of the most evilst and twisted villains the most evilst and twisted villains the most evilst and twisted villains Pokémon has ever written. And that's why Pokémon has ever written. And that's why Pokémon has ever written. And that's why I chose Gexus as the best JRPG villain. I chose Gexus as the best JRPG villain. I chose Gexus as the best JRPG villain. Hey, how are you guys doing? If you Hey, how are you guys doing? If you Hey, how are you guys doing? If you don't know me, I'm Limitless, a fellow don't know me, I'm Limitless, a fellow don't know me, I'm Limitless, a fellow content creator who mainly covers RPG content creator who mainly covers RPG content creator who mainly covers RPG content and news, including that of content and news, including that of content and news, including that of Final Fantasy, especially. Listen, we've Final Fantasy, especially. Listen, we've Final Fantasy, especially. Listen, we've had some incredible villains in the had some incredible villains in the had some incredible villains in the series before, some of which contain my series before, some of which contain my series before, some of which contain my favorite villains, antagonist in [music] favorite villains, antagonist in [music] favorite villains, antagonist in [music] fiction. And that's exactly how I feel fiction. And that's exactly how I feel fiction. And that's exactly how I feel about the main villain of Final Fantasy about the main villain of Final Fantasy about the main villain of Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers, that being EMTT 14: Shadowbringers, that being EMTT 14: Shadowbringers, that being EMTT Silk. One of the most compelling and Silk. One of the most compelling and Silk. One of the most compelling and well-written antagonists I have ever well-written antagonists I have ever well-written antagonists I have ever experienced in a video game. EMTT Silk, experienced in a video game. EMTT Silk, experienced in a video game. EMTT Silk, a character who possesses near godly a character who possesses near godly a character who possesses near godly powers and seemingly infinite life, powers and seemingly infinite life, powers and seemingly infinite life, contains such a nuance in behavior and contains such a nuance in behavior and contains such a nuance in behavior and action that I am always blown away by.

action that I am always blown away by. action that I am always blown away by. An absolutely terrifying foe to us, one An absolutely terrifying foe to us, one An absolutely terrifying foe to us, one of the most powerful villains we face in of the most powerful villains we face in of the most powerful villains we face in 14 up to that point. And he nor the 14 up to that point. And he nor the 14 up to that point. And he nor the group he's associated with aren't group he's associated with aren't group he's associated with aren't exactly good people. They've committed exactly good people. They've committed exactly good people. They've committed atrocities all in the name of a god who atrocities all in the name of a god who atrocities all in the name of a god who they believe will bring them salvation. they believe will bring them salvation. they believe will bring them salvation. We shouldn't care about this villain, We shouldn't care about this villain, We shouldn't care about this villain, but we do. And it's because Emit Sulk is but we do. And it's because Emit Sulk is but we do. And it's because Emit Sulk is written to be human. Despite his written to be human. Despite his written to be human. Despite his immortality, he still feels. Despite his immortality, he still feels. Despite his immortality, he still feels. Despite his goals, he still wants to understand the goals, he still wants to understand the goals, he still wants to understand the opposing side. Despite his godly opposing side. Despite his godly opposing side. Despite his godly abilities, he still retains his abilities, he still retains his abilities, he still retains his humanity. Some of the most interesting humanity. Some of the most interesting humanity. Some of the most interesting villains are the ones who show their villains are the ones who show their villains are the ones who show their humanity despite it all, ones you can humanity despite it all, ones you can humanity despite it all, ones you can understand. And EMTT Sulk is a prime understand. And EMTT Sulk is a prime understand. And EMTT Sulk is a prime representation of this, which is why I representation of this, which is why I representation of this, which is why I and many other Final Fantasy fans have and many other Final Fantasy fans have and many other Final Fantasy fans have come to adore this character. come to adore this character. come to adore this character. Awesome stuff, guys. I loved hearing Awesome stuff, guys. I loved hearing Awesome stuff, guys. I loved hearing about all of your amazing villain picks. about all of your amazing villain picks. about all of your amazing villain picks. So, who is my favorite JRPG villain? I So, who is my favorite JRPG villain? I So, who is my favorite JRPG villain? I guess I'll start with what makes an guess I'll start with what makes an guess I'll start with what makes an amazing JRPG villain for me. For me, a amazing JRPG villain for me. For me, a amazing JRPG villain for me. For me, a villain has to exude ultimate aura. He villain has to exude ultimate aura. He villain has to exude ultimate aura. He needs to be not even just aura farming.

needs to be not even just aura farming. needs to be not even just aura farming. He's got to be aura maxing the entire He's got to be aura maxing the entire He's got to be aura maxing the entire game, the entire duration of the game. game, the entire duration of the game. game, the entire duration of the game. They need to be insanely powerful and be They need to be insanely powerful and be They need to be insanely powerful and be really commanding in their presence. really commanding in their presence. really commanding in their presence. [clears throat and music] [clears throat and music] [clears throat and music] And this is probably the most important And this is probably the most important And this is probably the most important thing. They need to have one hell of a thing. They need to have one hell of a thing. They need to have one hell of a backstory. Bonus points if it's a really backstory. Bonus points if it's a really backstory. Bonus points if it's a really tragic one. So, who fits all these tragic one. So, who fits all these tragic one. So, who fits all these descriptions? Let's see. N does. Nimbus descriptions? Let's see. N does. Nimbus descriptions? Let's see. N does. Nimbus took N. Sephro does, but James already took N. Sephro does, but James already took N. Sephro does, but James already took Sephro. But if you guys know me, took Sephro. But if you guys know me, took Sephro. But if you guys know me, you know that there is one guy, one you know that there is one guy, one you know that there is one guy, one ultimate aura maxer with one hell of a ultimate aura maxer with one hell of a ultimate aura maxer with one hell of a 500yearong backstory who [music] has 500yearong backstory who [music] has 500yearong backstory who [music] has become my ultimate favorite JRPG villain become my ultimate favorite JRPG villain become my ultimate favorite JRPG villain of all time. and that is none other than of all time. and that is none other than of all time. and that is none other than the seeker of power himself, Grath from the seeker of power himself, Grath from the seeker of power himself, Grath from Zenogarss. Grath is everything I look Zenogarss. Grath is everything I look Zenogarss. Grath is everything I look for in a villain. Mysterious, menacing, for in a villain. Mysterious, menacing, for in a villain. Mysterious, menacing, antagonizing, antagonizing, antagonizing, powerful, commanding, and of course, powerful, commanding, and of course, powerful, commanding, and of course, tragic. And just look at his aura. Over tragic. And just look at his aura. Over tragic. And just look at his aura. Over the course of the game, Zenogearss Grath the course of the game, Zenogearss Grath the course of the game, Zenogearss Grath will show up as an obstacle for Fay and will show up as an obstacle for Fay and will show up as an obstacle for Fay and many other characters, boasting about many other characters, boasting about many other characters, boasting about how he can provide them with infinite how he can provide them with infinite how he can provide them with infinite power. He seems like an unstoppable power. He seems like an unstoppable power. He seems like an unstoppable force to be reckoned with with his black force to be reckoned with with his black force to be reckoned with with his black robes, haunting mask, and his formidable robes, haunting mask, and his formidable robes, haunting mask, and his formidable mech/gear. He's always such a menacing mech/gear. He's always such a menacing mech/gear. He's always such a menacing presence, basically stalking Fay presence, basically stalking Fay presence, basically stalking Fay throughout the game and urging him to throughout the game and urging him to throughout the game and urging him to tap into his deeprooted and repressed

tap into his deeprooted and repressed tap into his deeprooted and repressed powers. And why does Grath do this in powers. And why does Grath do this in powers. And why does Grath do this in the first place? Well, in his words, he the first place? Well, in his words, he the first place? Well, in his words, he has the desire along with Fay to quote has the desire along with Fay to quote has the desire along with Fay to quote unquote kill Mother God, which naturally unquote kill Mother God, which naturally unquote kill Mother God, which naturally scares the [ __ ] out of our protagonist, scares the [ __ ] out of our protagonist, scares the [ __ ] out of our protagonist, Fay. But Grath also knows way more than Fay. But Grath also knows way more than Fay. But Grath also knows way more than he lets on, specifically about Fay's he lets on, specifically about Fay's he lets on, specifically about Fay's past, his family, and about Fay himself. past, his family, and about Fay himself. past, his family, and about Fay himself. And as the game continues, the mystery And as the game continues, the mystery And as the game continues, the mystery deepens and eventually the answers deepens and eventually the answers deepens and eventually the answers behind the connection to Fay and Grath behind the connection to Fay and Grath behind the connection to Fay and Grath [music] [music] [music] leave you absolutely mind-b blown. And leave you absolutely mind-b blown. And leave you absolutely mind-b blown. And like I said, Grath has one heck of a like I said, Grath has one heck of a like I said, Grath has one heck of a backstory. I won't go into details here, backstory. I won't go into details here, backstory. I won't go into details here, but all I'll say is underneath the but all I'll say is underneath the but all I'll say is underneath the gnarly mask and that firm, bold, and gnarly mask and that firm, bold, and gnarly mask and that firm, bold, and tough exterior is someone who's holding tough exterior is someone who's holding tough exterior is someone who's holding in a lot of emotion from things that in a lot of emotion from things that in a lot of emotion from things that happened a very, very long time ago. And happened a very, very long time ago. And happened a very, very long time ago. And because of that, I just sometimes think because of that, I just sometimes think because of that, I just sometimes think about all he's gone through and I just about all he's gone through and I just about all he's gone through and I just want to give the poor guy a hug. You want to give the poor guy a hug. You want to give the poor guy a hug. You know, [laughter] know, [laughter] know, [laughter] honestly, Grath is not only my favorite honestly, Grath is not only my favorite honestly, Grath is not only my favorite character in Zenogearss, he might be my character in Zenogearss, he might be my character in Zenogearss, he might be my favorite villain and character in the favorite villain and character in the favorite villain and character in the whole Zeno series and most definitely my whole Zeno series and most definitely my whole Zeno series and most definitely my favorite JRPG villain of all time. So, favorite JRPG villain of all time. So, favorite JRPG villain of all time. So, that's going to round it out for this that's going to round it out for this that's going to round it out for this video. Thank you to all my friends and video. Thank you to all my friends and video. Thank you to all my friends and fellow content creators for joining in fellow content creators for joining in fellow content creators for joining in on this. And to you guys watching right on this. And to you guys watching right on this. And to you guys watching right now till the end, let me know what your now till the end, let me know what your now till the end, let me know what your favorite JRPG villains are. What do you favorite JRPG villains are. What do you favorite JRPG villains are. What do you look for in a villain? Because I'm look for in a villain? Because I'm look for in a villain? Because I'm really curious about that. Like I just really curious about that. Like I just really curious about that. Like I just said, like for me, it's all about the said, like for me, it's all about the said, like for me, it's all about the backstory. It's about the presence. It's backstory. It's about the presence. It's backstory. It's about the presence. It's about the aura, all that stuff. So let about the aura, all that stuff. So let about the aura, all that stuff. So let me know what you guys look for in a me know what you guys look for in a me know what you guys look for in a villain and who some of your favorite

villain and who some of your favorite villain and who some of your favorite villains are. And of course, don't villains are. And of course, don't villains are. And of course, don't forget to check out all my friends's forget to check out all my friends's forget to check out all my friends's channels in the description down below. channels in the description down below. channels in the description down below. They make some awesome awesome content. They make some awesome awesome content. They make some awesome awesome content. Hope you guys have a very awesome and Hope you guys have a very awesome and Hope you guys have a very awesome and spooky and spooktacular spooky and spooktacular spooky and spooktacular Halloween and go play some spooky games Halloween and go play some spooky games Halloween and go play some spooky games to celebrate the occasion. Anyways, this to celebrate the occasion. Anyways, this to celebrate the occasion. Anyways, this is Anishquake and all my fellow JRPG is Anishquake and all my fellow JRPG is Anishquake and all my fellow JRPG buddies signing off. Have a great buddies signing off. Have a great buddies signing off. Have a great Halloween and go [music] play some great Halloween and go [music] play some great Halloween and go [music] play some great games today like um one with a really games today like um one with a really games today like um one with a really awesome villain. Freaking play awesome villain. Freaking play awesome villain. Freaking play Zenogearss guys. I know a whole lot of Zenogearss guys. I know a whole lot of Zenogearss guys. I know a whole lot of you haven't played it yet. Just drop you haven't played it yet. Just drop you haven't played it yet. Just drop whatever you're doing. Play Zenogearss. whatever you're doing. Play Zenogearss. whatever you're doing. Play Zenogearss. It's got Grath. Scott Grath and whole It's got Grath. Scott Grath and whole It's got Grath. Scott Grath and whole lot of other really cool villains. Just lot of other really cool villains. Just lot of other really cool villains. Just trust me. Trust me. Anyways, I'll see trust me. Trust me. Anyways, I'll see trust me. Trust me. Anyways, I'll see you guys in the next one later. you guys in the next one later. you guys in the next one later. Hey guys, this is Nishquick. Thank you Hey guys, this is Nishquick. Thank you Hey guys, this is Nishquick. Thank you so much for watching that video. And if so much for watching that video. And if so much for watching that video. And if you enjoyed it, check out these two you enjoyed it, check out these two you enjoyed it, check out these two videos on the left and maybe subscribe videos on the left and maybe subscribe videos on the left and maybe subscribe if you haven't on your way out. And big if you haven't on your way out. And big if you haven't on your way out. And big shout out to all my channel members shout out to all my channel members shout out to all my channel members whose names you can see on the screen whose names you can see on the screen whose names you can see on the screen right now. I'll see you guys in the next right now. I'll see you guys in the next right now. I'll see you guys in the next video. Later.