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“What Have Square Enix Done To Lightning Now!?”

Author: Artefact
Categories: News
Date: Nov 24, 2013 00:17 JST

Tags: Cosplay, DLC, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning, Nekomimi, RPG, Square Enix

Square Enix is causing an upset amongst Final Fantasy fans with their latest rather desperate efforts to squeeze more life out of the franchise, with many contending poor Lightning has been reduced to a “marketing plaything.”

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Anonymous commented on December 6, 2013 08:38
WTFFFFF!!!!! the most UGLY thing who i see in the history of FF.... More
Anonymous commented on December 2, 2013 12:08
Dammmm firts time to see this....my gosh how can horrible Square turn the apatic Lightning.... More

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FF14: Lightning Cuter Than Ever

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Sep 28, 2013 01:24 JST

Tags: Crossover, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning, MMORPG, Square Enix

Square Enix seems to be on a winning streak with its relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV, with plenty of praise for the cuteness of its FF13 costumes and a much-needed break for the long-suffering Lightning…

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Anonymous commented on October 10, 2013 17:14
Man I don't like all the hate people give square now a days. with all the great ideas from the other final fantasies being put into this game is really cool. I hope they do... More
Anonymous commented on September 30, 2013 03:18
Harry Potter sucks.... More

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“Does Square Enix Hate Lightning or Just Cloud Now?”

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Jul 5, 2013 15:44 JST

Tags: Character Design, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy VII, Lightning, RPG, Square Enix

Lightning’s return is yet again proving controversial, with Square Enix’s latest choice of ensemble for the long-suffering heroine almost as badly received as the last one…

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Anonymous commented on July 14, 2013 02:46
Hows about, YOU end yourself!... More
Anonymous commented on July 9, 2013 20:51
Go end yourself and stop whining... More

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Lightning Returns: “Great Graphics & Questionable Fashion”

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Mar 3, 2013 05:08 JST

Tags: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Lightning, PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360

Square Enix has been revealing more of its final effort to milk Final Fantasy XIII dry in the form of Lightning Returns, and along with some gorgeous graphics (by ancient PS3 and 360 standards at least), the controversial evolution of Lightning’s ensemble seems to be in full swing.

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Anonymous commented on July 7, 2013 18:09
Quintet was fuckin' godly.... More
Anonymous commented on July 7, 2013 18:08
10 years from now nobody will remember her shitty music.... More

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Lightning Returns: “But She Looks Like A Joke Now!”

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Dec 25, 2012 01:52 JST

Tags: Character Design, Fashion, Final Fantasy, Lightning, RPG, Square Enix, Video Gallery

The newly revealed ensemble Lightning will be sporting for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (or what might otherwise be Final Fantasy XIII-3) has quickly become the subject of ridicule amongst Final Fantasy fans, and despair amongst Lightning lovers.

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Anonymous commented on August 31, 2013 01:26
she's sporting the classic model LG-GAT-X105 Gale Strike Gundam shield.... More
Anonymous commented on February 23, 2013 07:55
Axl Roses clone!!!!!!... More

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Lightning Cosplay by Miri

Author: linkinstreet
Categories: Anime, Galleries
Date: Jun 7, 2011 16:46 JST

Tags: Cosplay, Final Fantasy, Image Gallery, Lightning, Miri

Lightning, aka Claire Farron, the heroine of Final Fantasy XIII is cosplayed here quite well indeed by Miri.

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Anonymous commented on March 10, 2012 09:27
No, this lightning cosplayer is MUCH better!... More
Anonymous commented on August 21, 2011 06:18
It's perfect... More

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Final Fantasy XIII Cosplay – Vanille, Hope & Lightning

Author: linkinstreet
Categories: Galleries, Games, H
Date: Mar 23, 2010 17:24 JST

Tags: Cosplay, Crossdressing, Final Fantasy, Image Gallery, Lightning, Photoshop, Shota

Final Fantasy XIII‘s charming heroine Vanille, its cute shota Hope (here cosplayed by a woman) and the improbably beautiful Lightning are given some impressive cosplay here, the cosplayers handling their complex outfits and unambiguously western features well.

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Anonymous commented on June 4, 2010 23:58
The Advertisment with right sides take away.... More
tanarakja111 commented on April 14, 2010 01:47
Oh It's cool cosplay... More

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Hope & Lightning Hottest Videogame Couple Ever!?

Author: Artefact
Categories: Galleries, Games, H
Date: Feb 26, 2010 14:51 JST

Tags: Doujinshi, Final Fantasy, Image Gallery, Lightning, Parody, RPG, Shota, Shotacon

Final Fantasy XIII has inspired an expansive new genre of fanart with its irresistible shota-oneesan coupling of Hope and Lightning, known as ホプライ / Hoprai; most of it consists of soppy depictions of the adorable pair fawning over one another, but at times things can get quite steamy…

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Anonymous commented on November 8, 2013 06:13
Hi there would you mind letting me know which webhost you're using? I've loaded your blog in 3 different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you... More
Anonymous commented on April 8, 2011 17:41
Hope lightning hottest videogame couple ever.. Neat :)... More

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Noizi Ito’s Lightning

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, News
Date: Feb 7, 2010 23:02 JST

Tags: 2d vs 2d, Character Design, Comparison, Lightning, Noizi Ito, PS3, RPG

Final Fantasy XIII protagonist Lightning has been given a particularly spectacular rendition by famed illustrator Noizi Ito, legendary for creating the designs of Haruhi and Shana amongst others.

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Anonymous commented on February 10, 2010 21:37
wow nice... More
TheLAG commented on February 10, 2010 12:59
CAPSLOCK? OH MAN, THAT IS WAY EASIER THAN HOLDING DOWN SHIFT, THANKS!... More

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Lightning & Serah Ero-Moe

Author: Artefact
Categories: Games, H, News
Date: Dec 13, 2009 18:41 JST

Tags: Character Design, Final Fantasy, Lightning, Moe, Oppai

Final Fantasy XIII’s protagonist Lightning and her little sister Serah, along with Vanille, appear here moefied and wearing substantially less than usual.

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Anonymous commented on July 9, 2010 12:56
+ 1? no wrong sylar wins... More
NightRaven commented on June 13, 2010 01:27
Really? Ask a woman.... More

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