There are many great antagonists in video games, especially in RPGs such asFinal Fantasy. Sephiroth is the most well-known boss in the series and fans have always loved him. In 2020,Final Fantasy 7 Remakewas released and players got to experience brand new moments with the One-Winged Angel.
Though he didn’t appear in the game as much asthe other popular characters, Sephiroth was still very important to the remake’s story. Fans cannot wait to see more of him in the upcoming sequel. Until then, they can think back on the many memorable things he said in this installment.
Updated on July 11, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is shaping up to be a massive title that builds up on the foundation set by the Remake. This legendary game is finally being developed for a newer audience to understand exactly what makes the game special, with everything from the combat to the characters being absolutely top-notch. Suffice it to say, a huge reason why people love Final Fantasy 7 is its legendary antagonist, Sephiroth. He makes way more appearances in Midgar during Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and his dialogues are truly unforgettable.
18"All Born Are Bound To Her. Should This World Be Unmade, So Too Shall Her Children."
Chapter 18: Destiny’s Crossroads
Sephiroth’s obsession with Jenova startedwhen he found out about his true origins in Nibelheim. It was a sobering moment for a character who had been pretty confused about his true origins, making this revelation pretty hard for the silver-haired SOLDIER to stomach. It was the catalyst that triggered his downward spiral into madness, destroying Cloud and Tifa’s hometown in a brutal display that showed just how depraved he’d become.
ThroughoutFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, it’s clear that Sephiroth is focusing on two things — the Reunion and Jenova. His cryptic appearances throughout the game make it clear that he will leave no stone unturned in a bid to help his mother’s dream come true, even if it comes at the cost of numerous innocent lives.
17"Don’t Worry. It’s A Simple Thing. Run, Cloud. Run Away."
Chapter 2: Fateful Encounters
Cloud has been through a lot prior to the events ofFinal Fantasy 7. The character was rejected from joining SOLDIER, which was his dream. He was relegated to the role of a lowly Shinra Trooper instead, although he did end up striking a friendship with an actual SOLDIER, Zack. However, this friendship was short-lived, especially since Sephiroth’s destruction of Nibelheim led to Cloud launching a suicide charge against the villain that was successful, but at a huge cost.
Both Zack and Cloud were abducted by Hojo, who ruthlessly experimented on them until the former managed to escape and carry his friend with him. Unfortunately, Zack ended up losing his life while protecting Cloud, and the trauma of the experimentation coupled with Zack’s untimely death led to Cloud adopting his dead friend’s persona in a bid to deal with these horrifying events. Of course,theRemakehas made it clear that Zack’s alive, so fans can’t wait to see how Cloud reacts to the survival of his friend. Sephiroth’s comments about Cloud running away will definitely still hit home. Thankfully, at the very least, his close friend and compatriot might help him deal with his trauma.
16"Can You Bear To See The Planet Suffer, Cloud?"
Sephiroth is a truly chilling character, and everything he says feels sinister in some way or the other. Even the relentless obsession he has over the Planet feels awkward, even if it’s true that Shinra has been slowly bleeding the Planet’s Lifestream dry for their own selfish purposes. It’s odd that Sephiroth is concerned about the plight of the Planet, given that he summons an actual meteor in the original game to destroy the entire world.
Fans can only wait and see if Sephiroth carries out the destruction of the world in such a brazen manner, or amends his plans in the modern retelling ofFinal Fantasy 7’s story. Regardless of what transpires, there’s no denying that the Planet and its inhabitants will certainly be under threat from Sephiroth, especially since he’s following Jenova’s bidding.
15"Good, Cloud. Very Good. Hold On To That Hatred."
Sephiroth makes his presence quite palpable in the early goings ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, appearing to Cloud in a vision that confuses the ex-SOLDIER to no end.
The manner in which Sephiroth quotes this phrase makes it infinitely clear that Sephiroth has some sort of hold over Cloud’s mind. This suspicion is only confirmed as players play through this title.
14"This Planet… Is My Birthright."
Chapter 13: A Broken World
After merging with the lifestream and JENOVA, Sephiroth’s one-track mindset its sights on Planet Earth, boldly proclaiming that the Planet was always his for the taking.
It’s not just the nature of this statement that’s chilling, but the timing of it as well. After the fall of the Sector 7 Plate, the party decides to head to Aerith’s house in the Sector 7 Slums, only for Cloud to be suddenly assaulted by visions of Sephiroth quoting this menacing line.
13"Mother. The Days Have Come Again."
Chapter 16: The Belly of the Beast
Sephiroth’s quotes inFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeare truly chilling at times. Perhaps the scariest of the lot comes right when the player encounters Red XIII for the first time, only for Sephiroth to make his unwanted appearance once again.
The truly scary part about this scene is that Sephiroth arguably has his strongest hold over Cloud during this moment, forcing the ex-SOLDIER to even utter eerie words while under the influence of his nemesis.
12"Fate Is Not To Be Taken Lightly, Cloud."
The fight against Sephiroth is easily one of the highlights of the entire game, and rightfully so. It is the final boss fight of an ambitious remake that doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to these climactic encounters.
The first line that Sephiroth utters when the fight begins is indicative of how immense this challenge is going to be. Sephiroth doesn’t hold back when it comes to unleashing an onslaught of attacks against the party.
11"Can You Not See Your Future?"
During the fight against Sephiroth, the player has the opportunity to hear this rather chilling line when Aerith and the One-Winged Angel exchange blows. The line he mentions makes it infinitely clear that Sephiroth has some sort of cognition when it comes to the future.
The fact that he’s aware of the events in the future — something that fans of the original title are painfully familiar with — is a rather chilling notion. It adds an additional layer of menace to Sephiroth’s character.
10"The Reunion Is Nothing To Fear."
Chapter 8: Budding Bodyguard
Throughout the game,Cloud has several hallucinationsof Sephiroth, leading up to their reunion. When he and Aerith were getting to know each other, they encountered a strange man in a black cloak. His groans frightened the children around them. After he collapsed, he grabbed Cloud, triggering one of the ex-soldier’s hallucinations.
Sephiroth quoted this line as he stood up, taking the place of the cloaked man. After the hallucination ended, Sephiroth disappeared and the man walked away. Cloud went on to tell Aerith that he believed Sephiroth was still alive, despite what she and the rest of Midgar believed.
9"I Am Your Everything."
In between being separated from Barret and Tifa due toone of Shinra’s machinesattacking them and Aerith’s flowers breaking his fall, Cloud had another encounter with Sephiroth. Here, the antagonist utters one of his many famous quotes inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake.
This time, Cloud saw another version of himself who wanted to ensure he wasn’t injured. Asking who he was actually speaking to, Sephiroth responds, surprising Cloud. He wakes up to the sound of Aerith’s voice.
