Yuna (Final Fantasy)
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is a player character
in the Final Fantasy
series. She is the female protagonist of Final Fantasy X
and the main protagonist of the sequel Final Fantasy X-2
. She was designed by Tetsuya Nomura
and voiced by Hedy Burress
and Mayuko Aoki
in the English and Japanese versions, respectively. In Final Fantasy X, she is the daughter of the High Summoner Braska, and seeks to becoming a High Summoner herself, with the help of Wakka and Lulu
. She eventually meets up with protagonist Tidus. Due to the fan reaction for Yuna, the developers sought to create Final Fantasy X-2, starring her.
She has received mixed reactions for her role in both Final Fantasy X and X-2. She ranked 10th on IGN
's top 25 Final Fantasy characters list. After appearing in a conservative, long dress in Final Fantasy X, the designers changed her outfit to a more revealing one to reflect the more carefree world of Final Fantasy X-2. This was met with both praise and criticism. She has also appeared in the form of several different pieces of merchandise, including a CD entitled "Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collections", featuring songs performed by Mayuko Aoki
.
character designer Tetsuya Nomura
. The basis for Yuna's overall design was that of hakama
, but Nomura has also mentioned that when he learned the character was to perform a dance called the "sending," he wanted to give her outfit something that would flow. For this reason, the specific type of kimono he chose for her was a furisode
, a kimono bearing long sleeves. Nomura has explained that he adorned Yuna's dress and necklace with images of the hibiscus flower also called "yuna," and that her name carries the meaning of "night" (夕な) in Okinawan, establishing a contrast between her and the lead male protagonist of Final Fantasy X, Tidus
, whose Japanese name (ティーダ) translates to "sun" (太陽) in Okinawan. This contrast is also represented in-game by items named for the sun and moon that empower Tidus' and Yuna's most powerful weapons. Nomura has explained that while all these subtle details may be unnecessary, he wants his designs to have meaning behind them. Yuna has heterochromia
, a condition that gives the subject two different colored eyes; in Yuna's case, her blue eye comes from her half-Spiran ancestry while her green eye comes from her half-Al Bhed ancestry.
The fan reaction to Final Fantasy X convinced the developers to continue the story of Yuna and other characters with Final Fantasy X-2. Tetsu Tsukamoto, costume designer for Final Fantasy X-2, states that the radical design changes for Yuna from one game to the other reflect a huge cultural change. Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Final Fantasy X-2, added that they did not want to make X-2 feel like an extension of its predecessor, so they changed the clothing of Yuna, Rikku, and others' to make them seem more active. This was accomplished before the story and setting were created. Because Yuna, Rikku, and Paine live in a more care-free world, the designers wanted them to be able to dress up, a feature which became key to the game's gameplay. Kazushige Nojima
, scriptwriter for X-2, described her new outfit as a "natural reaction to the heavy stuff she wore in FFX". Yuna's singing performance was used to demonstrate the pop feel that X-2 incorporates.
' s system has her use healing magic in the game, while also allowing her to summon powerful magical entities called "aeons." Already known throughout Spira as the daughter of High Summoner Braska – the man who, ten years earlier, brought a brief respite from Sin's destruction (The Calm) – Yuna has chosen to embark on the summoner's pilgrimage to become a High Summoner herself. The burden of this responsibility is expected to see Yuna journey to temples across Spira, acquire the aeon from each and ultimately summon the Final Aeon in a battle that will claim both its life and hers. Her weapons are a variety of staves, and she is able to summon ten aeons during the game. As Yuna's story progresses she gradually becomes more open and falls in love with Tidus. Because Yuna's mother was an Al Bhed she has heterochromia
, so one of her eyes is green and the other blue, a reflection of her mixed heritage. Once coming to the place where Yuna can summon the final aeon, Tidus convinces the group to look for another way to defeat Sin that does not involve any sacrifices. Yuna and her guardians enter inside Sin's body where they defeat Yu Yevon who is responsible of reviving Sin every time it is defeated, allowing an eternal Calm start in Spira. However, due to Tidus' being the product of the Fayth who could not depart until Sin's defeat, in the game's ending, Yuna is separated from Tidus who fades away.
Yuna returns in Final Fantasy X-2, set two years after Final Fantasy X as the lead protagonist alongside the group the Gullwings, prominently featured as a Gunner. In X-2, Yuna journeys Spira in search of the truth behind a sphere containing a video featuring a man sharing a striking resemblance to Tidus in jail. The Gullwings always helps people in need, although her job as a sphere hunter may make her intentions seem more money focused. As the journey continues, Yuna discovers the man from the sphere was not Tidus, but Shuyin, an unsent person who wishes to destroy Spira in revenge for the death of his lover, Lenne. The Gullwings manage to stop Shuyin and depending on the player's development throughout the game, the Fayth revive Tidus in the ending so that she can reunite with him.
where she, Paine, and Rikku are pixies that enjoy treasure hunting. The trio are bribed by Maleficent
into spying on Leon
's group, but they ultimately switch sides after being abandoned by the witch and told of Sora
's cause. Yuna also appears in Itadaki Street Special, a board game-based video game, along with Auron and Tidus.
In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
, an action game that features several Final Fantasy heroes and villains, Yuna is featured as one of the Final Fantasy X characters to be involved along with Tidus and Jecht.
and X-2
. In an Oricon
poll from 2008, Yuna was voted as the 10th most popular video game character. In 2001, Game Informer
voted Yuna's relationship with male protagonist Tidus
as the best relationship of 2001. Game Chronicles editor Jason Porter praised her realistic appearance, commenting that "you could walk down a street in Tokyo and see her looking in shop windows". Jen of Four Fat Chicks criticized her for her poor facial expressions, stating that she rarely cracks a smile, and when she does it seems fake. Netjak editor Clayton Chan criticized Yuna and other characters' super sweet peppy attitude, stating that it was enough to force him to turn off the game at times. Voice actor Hedy Buress has received mostly positive reception for her portrayal of Yuna, specifically in Final Fantasy X-2. IGN editor Jeremy Durham stated that Burress' portrayal of her in Final Fantasy X-2 seemed more comfortable than in the predecessor. GameSpot
editor Brad Shoemaker stated that while her portrayal of Yuna in Final Fantasy X was dull and somber, her portrayal in X-2 brought her fully to life in accordance with the other changes to the character. GameSpy
editor described her portrayal of Yuna in X-2 as superb.
Yuna's design change in Final Fantasy X-2
has been met with mixed reactions. She ranked 10th on the top 25 list of Final Fantasy characters by IGN
. Editors state that while she was good eye candy, calling her sending scene "one of the best in Square Visual Works history", she did not stand out until she got her own leading role, adding that it gave her an appealing development in her personality. IGN editor Jeremy Dunham praised the clothing designs, which he states combine "proven and recognizable Final Fantasy styles" with a "revealing neo-modern fashion sense", referencing her warrior costume as a stand-out. GameDaily
listed the Final Fantasy X-2 incarnation of Yuna as one of the top 50 hottest video game women, praising her revealing outfit as well as her alternate costumes. In authors Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown's book "Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers' Schemes", they describe Yuna's appearance as being a "sexy MTV video star", adding that it's a "lesson to girls that being brave, strong, and ready to fight can only last so long - the next adventure is fashion, boyfriends, and sex". The pop music introduction to Final Fantasy X-2 was also met with mixed reactions. IGN
staff stated that it fit the trailer well despite seeming out of place in a Final Fantasy game. Clayton Chan stated that this scene was the point in the game where players would decide to stick with the game or turn it off. Klepek criticized the scene, stating that it brought a feeling of dread after he viewed it. GamesRadar
listed her as one of the 25 best new characters of the decade, describing the romance between her and Tidus as "legendary," also describing her as compassionate, generous, and dutiful. However, they noted that the change in design between Final Fantasy X and X-2 was not well-received by many fans, adding that the fact that she warranted a sequel showed how popular she had become. They also included her in the top 10 Square Enix
couples list, stating that in spite of all that is going against them, they fight to keep it last.
She has been compared to other fictional characters, including the member of Charlie's Angels
portrayed by Cameron Diaz
by GameCritics editor Jason Karney and by Gaming Age editor Patrick Klepek. She has also been compared to Tomb Raider
star Lara Croft
, due both to her attire and gun-wielding skills.
She was included in a series of two figurines based on Final Fantasy X characters, including protagonist Tidus. Another figurine was produced based on her design in Final Fantasy X-2, which is accompanied by figurines of her partners Rikku and Paine. A CD entitled "Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collections" was released, featuring songs with lyrics provided by Yuna, as well as her partners Rikku and Paine. In an ASCII Media Works
poll in which fans voted selected whose video game or manga character would like to name their children after, Yuna's name was second in the female category.
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...
in the Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy
is a media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and is developed and owned by Square Enix . The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science-fantasy role-playing video games , but includes motion pictures, anime, printed media, and other merchandise...
series. She is the female protagonist of Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square as the tenth title in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in 2001 for Sony's PlayStation 2, and will be re-released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2012...
and the main protagonist of the sequel Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X-2
is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square for Sony's PlayStation 2. It was released in 2003 and is the sequel to the best-selling 2001 game Final Fantasy X...
. She was designed by Tetsuya Nomura
Tetsuya Nomura
is a Japanese video game director and character designer working for Square Enix , best known for his work on both the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series.-Time before Square:Nomura was born in Kōchi, Japan...
and voiced by Hedy Burress
Hedy Burress
-Early life:She was born Heather Elizabeth Burress in Edwardsville, Illinois, to teacher parents. She attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, before relocating to Los Angeles, California, in 1995.-Career:...
and Mayuko Aoki
Mayuko Aoki
is a Japanese voice actress who has worked on several anime and video game productions. Mayuko Aoki also sang the FINAL FANTASY X-2 VOCAL COLLECTION / YUNA * 4 tracks* .- Roles :Anime:* Aquarian Age - Sign for Revolution - Yoriko Sannou...
in the English and Japanese versions, respectively. In Final Fantasy X, she is the daughter of the High Summoner Braska, and seeks to becoming a High Summoner herself, with the help of Wakka and Lulu
Lulu (Final Fantasy)
is a fictional twenty-two-year-old black magic user in the Final Fantasy series, and one of the main characters in Final Fantasy X. She was voiced by Paula Tiso and Rio Natsuki in the English and Japanese versions respectively. She appears as the guardian to the lead female protagonist, Yuna, and...
. She eventually meets up with protagonist Tidus. Due to the fan reaction for Yuna, the developers sought to create Final Fantasy X-2, starring her.
She has received mixed reactions for her role in both Final Fantasy X and X-2. She ranked 10th on IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
's top 25 Final Fantasy characters list. After appearing in a conservative, long dress in Final Fantasy X, the designers changed her outfit to a more revealing one to reflect the more carefree world of Final Fantasy X-2. This was met with both praise and criticism. She has also appeared in the form of several different pieces of merchandise, including a CD entitled "Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collections", featuring songs performed by Mayuko Aoki
Mayuko Aoki
is a Japanese voice actress who has worked on several anime and video game productions. Mayuko Aoki also sang the FINAL FANTASY X-2 VOCAL COLLECTION / YUNA * 4 tracks* .- Roles :Anime:* Aquarian Age - Sign for Revolution - Yoriko Sannou...
.
Concept and creation
Yuna was designed by Final Fantasy XFinal Fantasy X
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square as the tenth title in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in 2001 for Sony's PlayStation 2, and will be re-released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2012...
character designer Tetsuya Nomura
Tetsuya Nomura
is a Japanese video game director and character designer working for Square Enix , best known for his work on both the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series.-Time before Square:Nomura was born in Kōchi, Japan...
. The basis for Yuna's overall design was that of hakama
Hakama
are a type of traditional Japanese clothing. They were originally worn only by men, but today they are worn by both sexes. Hakama are tied at the waist and fall approximately to the ankles. Hakama are worn over a kimono ....
, but Nomura has also mentioned that when he learned the character was to perform a dance called the "sending," he wanted to give her outfit something that would flow. For this reason, the specific type of kimono he chose for her was a furisode
Furisode
A is a style of kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, which average between 39 and 42 inches in length. It is the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in Japan. The furisode is made of very fine, brightly-colored silk, and is commonly rented or bought by parents for their...
, a kimono bearing long sleeves. Nomura has explained that he adorned Yuna's dress and necklace with images of the hibiscus flower also called "yuna," and that her name carries the meaning of "night" (夕な) in Okinawan, establishing a contrast between her and the lead male protagonist of Final Fantasy X, Tidus
Tidus
is a fictional character from the Final Fantasy series by Square Enix. He was first introduced as the protagonist from the console role-playing game Final Fantasy X in 2001. As the lead character, the player controls Tidus through the game, manipulating his actions through the unfolding storyline...
, whose Japanese name (ティーダ) translates to "sun" (太陽) in Okinawan. This contrast is also represented in-game by items named for the sun and moon that empower Tidus' and Yuna's most powerful weapons. Nomura has explained that while all these subtle details may be unnecessary, he wants his designs to have meaning behind them. Yuna has heterochromia
Heterochromia
In anatomy, heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is a result of the relative excess or lack of melanin...
, a condition that gives the subject two different colored eyes; in Yuna's case, her blue eye comes from her half-Spiran ancestry while her green eye comes from her half-Al Bhed ancestry.
The fan reaction to Final Fantasy X convinced the developers to continue the story of Yuna and other characters with Final Fantasy X-2. Tetsu Tsukamoto, costume designer for Final Fantasy X-2, states that the radical design changes for Yuna from one game to the other reflect a huge cultural change. Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Final Fantasy X-2, added that they did not want to make X-2 feel like an extension of its predecessor, so they changed the clothing of Yuna, Rikku, and others' to make them seem more active. This was accomplished before the story and setting were created. Because Yuna, Rikku, and Paine live in a more care-free world, the designers wanted them to be able to dress up, a feature which became key to the game's gameplay. Kazushige Nojima
Kazushige Nojima
is a Japanese game scenario writer and is the founder of Stellavista Ltd.. He is best known for writing parts of Square Enix's Final Fantasy video game series—namely Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2—and the Kingdom Hearts series...
, scriptwriter for X-2, described her new outfit as a "natural reaction to the heavy stuff she wore in FFX". Yuna's singing performance was used to demonstrate the pop feel that X-2 incorporates.
Appearances
Final Fantasy XHeterochromia
In anatomy, heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is a result of the relative excess or lack of melanin...
, so one of her eyes is green and the other blue, a reflection of her mixed heritage. Once coming to the place where Yuna can summon the final aeon, Tidus convinces the group to look for another way to defeat Sin that does not involve any sacrifices. Yuna and her guardians enter inside Sin's body where they defeat Yu Yevon who is responsible of reviving Sin every time it is defeated, allowing an eternal Calm start in Spira. However, due to Tidus' being the product of the Fayth who could not depart until Sin's defeat, in the game's ending, Yuna is separated from Tidus who fades away.
Yuna returns in Final Fantasy X-2, set two years after Final Fantasy X as the lead protagonist alongside the group the Gullwings, prominently featured as a Gunner. In X-2, Yuna journeys Spira in search of the truth behind a sphere containing a video featuring a man sharing a striking resemblance to Tidus in jail. The Gullwings always helps people in need, although her job as a sphere hunter may make her intentions seem more money focused. As the journey continues, Yuna discovers the man from the sphere was not Tidus, but Shuyin, an unsent person who wishes to destroy Spira in revenge for the death of his lover, Lenne. The Gullwings manage to stop Shuyin and depending on the player's development throughout the game, the Fayth revive Tidus in the ending so that she can reunite with him.
In other media
A 'chibi' version of Yuna is seen in Kingdom Hearts IIKingdom Hearts II
is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and published by Buena Vista Games and Square Enix in 2005 for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console...
where she, Paine, and Rikku are pixies that enjoy treasure hunting. The trio are bribed by Maleficent
Maleficent
Maleficent is a fictional character and the main antagonist in Walt Disney's 1959 adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. She is the self-proclaimed "Mistress of All Evil" who, after not being invited to the baby's christening, curses the infant Princess Aurora to "prick her finger on the spindle of a...
into spying on Leon
Squall Leonhart
is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII, a role-playing game by Square . He was designed by Tetsuya Nomura, with heavy influences coming from game director Yoshinori Kitase. Squall has appeared in several other games, such as the Kingdom Hearts series, where he appears under the name ;...
's group, but they ultimately switch sides after being abandoned by the witch and told of Sora
Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Square Enix's best-selling Kingdom Hearts series. Introduced in the series' first game in 2002, Sora is a cheerful teenager who originates from Destiny Islands and has been best friends with Riku and Kairi since early childhood. When they plan to...
's cause. Yuna also appears in Itadaki Street Special, a board game-based video game, along with Auron and Tidus.
In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
is a 2011 fighting game published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable as part of the Final Fantasy series. It was developed by the company's 1st Production Department...
, an action game that features several Final Fantasy heroes and villains, Yuna is featured as one of the Final Fantasy X characters to be involved along with Tidus and Jecht.
Reception and promotion
Yuna has received mixed reception for her appearances in Final Fantasy XFinal Fantasy X
is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square as the tenth title in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in 2001 for Sony's PlayStation 2, and will be re-released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2012...
and X-2
Final Fantasy X-2
is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square for Sony's PlayStation 2. It was released in 2003 and is the sequel to the best-selling 2001 game Final Fantasy X...
. In an Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
poll from 2008, Yuna was voted as the 10th most popular video game character. In 2001, Game Informer
Game Informer
Game Informer is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. It was formed in August 1991, when FuncoLand started publishing a six-page magazine, free in all its retail locations...
voted Yuna's relationship with male protagonist Tidus
Tidus
is a fictional character from the Final Fantasy series by Square Enix. He was first introduced as the protagonist from the console role-playing game Final Fantasy X in 2001. As the lead character, the player controls Tidus through the game, manipulating his actions through the unfolding storyline...
as the best relationship of 2001. Game Chronicles editor Jason Porter praised her realistic appearance, commenting that "you could walk down a street in Tokyo and see her looking in shop windows". Jen of Four Fat Chicks criticized her for her poor facial expressions, stating that she rarely cracks a smile, and when she does it seems fake. Netjak editor Clayton Chan criticized Yuna and other characters' super sweet peppy attitude, stating that it was enough to force him to turn off the game at times. Voice actor Hedy Buress has received mostly positive reception for her portrayal of Yuna, specifically in Final Fantasy X-2. IGN editor Jeremy Durham stated that Burress' portrayal of her in Final Fantasy X-2 seemed more comfortable than in the predecessor. GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
editor Brad Shoemaker stated that while her portrayal of Yuna in Final Fantasy X was dull and somber, her portrayal in X-2 brought her fully to life in accordance with the other changes to the character. GameSpy
GameSpy
GameSpy Industries, Inc., known simply as GameSpy, is a division of IGN Entertainment, which operates a network of game websites and provides online video game-related services and software. GameSpy dates back to the 1996 release of an internet Quake server search program named QSpy. The current...
editor described her portrayal of Yuna in X-2 as superb.
Yuna's design change in Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X-2
is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square for Sony's PlayStation 2. It was released in 2003 and is the sequel to the best-selling 2001 game Final Fantasy X...
has been met with mixed reactions. She ranked 10th on the top 25 list of Final Fantasy characters by IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
. Editors state that while she was good eye candy, calling her sending scene "one of the best in Square Visual Works history", she did not stand out until she got her own leading role, adding that it gave her an appealing development in her personality. IGN editor Jeremy Dunham praised the clothing designs, which he states combine "proven and recognizable Final Fantasy styles" with a "revealing neo-modern fashion sense", referencing her warrior costume as a stand-out. GameDaily
GameDaily
GameDaily was a video game journalism website based in the United States. Launched in 1995 by entrepreneur Mark Friedler under the name Gigex and focused on free game demo downloads, The site changed its business model from a flat fee per download CDN distributed service network to an...
listed the Final Fantasy X-2 incarnation of Yuna as one of the top 50 hottest video game women, praising her revealing outfit as well as her alternate costumes. In authors Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown's book "Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers' Schemes", they describe Yuna's appearance as being a "sexy MTV video star", adding that it's a "lesson to girls that being brave, strong, and ready to fight can only last so long - the next adventure is fashion, boyfriends, and sex". The pop music introduction to Final Fantasy X-2 was also met with mixed reactions. IGN
IGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
staff stated that it fit the trailer well despite seeming out of place in a Final Fantasy game. Clayton Chan stated that this scene was the point in the game where players would decide to stick with the game or turn it off. Klepek criticized the scene, stating that it brought a feeling of dread after he viewed it. GamesRadar
GamesRadar
GamesRadar is a multi-format video game website featuring regular news, previews, reviews, videos, and guides. It is owned and operated simultaneously in the UK and US by worldwide publisher Future Publishing...
listed her as one of the 25 best new characters of the decade, describing the romance between her and Tidus as "legendary," also describing her as compassionate, generous, and dutiful. However, they noted that the change in design between Final Fantasy X and X-2 was not well-received by many fans, adding that the fact that she warranted a sequel showed how popular she had become. They also included her in the top 10 Square Enix
Square Enix
is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and the action-RPG Kingdom Hearts series...
couples list, stating that in spite of all that is going against them, they fight to keep it last.
She has been compared to other fictional characters, including the member of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency, and is one of the first shows to showcase women in roles traditionally reserved for men...
portrayed by Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress and former model. She became famous during the 1990s with roles in the movies The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, and There's Something About Mary. Other high-profile credits include the two Charlie's Angels films, voicing the character Princess Fiona...
by GameCritics editor Jason Karney and by Gaming Age editor Patrick Klepek. She has also been compared to Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider is an action-adventure video game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. It was originally released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, with MS-DOS and PlayStation versions following shortly thereafter...
star Lara Croft
Lara Croft
Lara Croft is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Square Enix video game series Tomb Raider. She is presented as a beautiful, intelligent, and athletic British archaeologist-adventurer who ventures into ancient, hazardous tombs and ruins around the world...
, due both to her attire and gun-wielding skills.
She was included in a series of two figurines based on Final Fantasy X characters, including protagonist Tidus. Another figurine was produced based on her design in Final Fantasy X-2, which is accompanied by figurines of her partners Rikku and Paine. A CD entitled "Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collections" was released, featuring songs with lyrics provided by Yuna, as well as her partners Rikku and Paine. In an ASCII Media Works
ASCII Media Works
is a Japanese publishing company in the Kadokawa Group which formed on April 1, 2008 as a result of a merger between ASCII and MediaWorks where MediaWorks legally absorbed ASCII. Despite this, the former president of ASCII, Kiyoshi Takano, became the president of ASCII Media Works. The company...
poll in which fans voted selected whose video game or manga character would like to name their children after, Yuna's name was second in the female category.