Final Fantasy VII: Last Order

With reports of monsters terrorizing the reactor at Mount Nibel, the Shinra Electric Power Company dispatches their elite fighting force SOLDIER to investigate. Accompanied by fellow SOLDIER First Class Zack Fair and a small contingent of company guards, the war hero Sephiroth is to assess the condition of the Mako reactor at the behest of the company. In Nibelheim, the village that the reactor powers, Sephiroth discovers the source of the monsters and the origins of Shinra's legendary Jenova Project.

Running through the woods months later, Zack is no longer the hero he once dreamt of becoming. He flees from the General Affairs Department of the Shinra Electric Power Company, better known as the Turks, who desperately seek to bury the evidence living within the two.

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Strife, Cloud Main

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Sephiroth Main

Morikawa, Toshiyuki Japanese

Fair, Zack Main

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Lockhart, Tifa ing

Ito, Ayumi Japanese

Reno ing

Fujiwara, Keiji Japanese

Tseng ing

Suwabe, Junichi Japanese

Rude ing

Kusunoki, Taiten Japanese

Hojo, Professor ing

Nozawa, Nachi Japanese

Jenova ing

Rod ing

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Maruyama, Masao Producer

Asaka, Morio Director, Storyboard

Shimizu, Youji Sound Director

Nomura, Tetsuya Original Character Design, Animation Director

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Jun 19, 2024

OsageSan

Recommended

As someone who was a fan of Crisis Core as a child, this was a pleasant watch. Of course, this episode was nothing more than a little treat for fans of this franchise than for fans of anime in general, there is just too little you can showcase in just one episode besides the animation, voice acting and action, which were handled very well, it reminds me of Death Note quite a lot. It's a shame though, as if this anime were to be extended to 12 or 24 episodes, I'm sure it would've reached the micro-classic status, but let's just be happy we got ... this much. 7/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 7, 2021

d-a-r-k-l-x-r-d

Recommended

If you have played Final Fantasy VII (mostly Crisis Core) and liked the game, you have to love this special piece of art from Square Enix. Otherwise you expected something else.

For me personaly, this is not anime at all. It is add-on to perfectly balanced game with complex storyline, which is not for everyone. If you wonder about confusing story part with Cloud/Zack amnesia thing, this Special can bring a little understanding into all the confusion.

The animation is really good and smooth, it is not computer graphic (like Advent Children), just old school anime style. I really like how all the characters were drawned, especially ... of Turks.

The music is fair, well composed, but it would be perfect if Square would used the original music from the game. Nobuo Uematsu simply captured the atmosphere and essence of each character.

Definitely 9/10. Maybe we will see something more in FF VII Remake.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Feb 19, 2025

logic340

Mixed Feelings

Final Fantasy 7: Last Order is a Special meant to expand upon the events of the Final Fantasy VII universe, specifically the Nibelheim incident and Zack Fair’s final moments. While the concept sounds promising, the execution leans more toward nostalgia-bait than meaningful expansion, offering little new insight into the beloved story.

Plot: 7/10
The story follows Zack as he flees Shinra’s forces, we also get to see Tseng’s reflections on the Nibelheim incident. While it provides a slightly different perspective on these events, it doesn’t add much substance beyond what fans already knew. Instead of deepening the story, it mostly feels like a visual recap with minor ... alterations. For longtime fans, it’s enjoyable to see these moments reanimated, but it lacks the emotional depth that made the original Final Fantasy VII so impactful.

Characters: 6/10
Tifa and Cloud are the characters fans love, but Last Order doesn’t do much to develop or expand upon them. While given Zack the most focus, he doesn’t receive any new depth, and his portrayal is largely in line with what we already know, making this feel like a redundant exercise rather than a meaningful addition to his character arc. The Shinra characters, particularly Tseng, get a bit more screentime, but again, it doesn’t significantly change our understanding of their motivations. If anything, the characterizations feel slightly off, as though they’re just going through the motions rather than truly inhabiting their roles.

Sound: 5/10
The English voice cast leaves much to be desired, feeling somewhat uninspired in their performances. The soundtrack, while serviceable, lacks standout moments and doesn’t capture the emotional weight that Final Fantasy VII is known for. There’s nothing particularly bad about it, but it’s also entirely forgettable.

Animation: 7/10
The animation is decent, but nothing groundbreaking. The transition from Final Fantasy VII’s traditional style to a more anime-inspired aesthetic is an interesting choice, though it may not sit well with every fan. Compared to Advent Children, the fights lack the same level of polish and bombastic intensity. While the action scenes are fine, they don’t deliver the kind of spectacle that could have made this a more memorable experience.

Enjoyment: 6/10
As a Final Fantasy VII fan, seeing this retelling was enjoyable on some level, but it ultimately felt like an empty experience. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, and instead of feeling like a labor of love, it comes off as a nostalgia-driven cash grab. For those who want to revisit the Final Fantasy VII story from a slightly different angle, Last Order might hold some value. But for anyone looking for deeper storytelling, new insights, or a truly fresh take on Zack’s journey, this OVA doesn’t deliver.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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