If you've been kicking yourself for missing out on Square Enix's line of Adorable Arts Final Fantasy VII figures the first time around, here's your second chance. The company announced it's rereleasing eight of these chibi-style collectibles, bringing back fan favorites like Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockhart, and Sephiroth. The rerelease hits Japan on December 26, 2026, with a worldwide rollout expected shortly after.
Each figure retails for 7,480 yen (roughly $46), and they're about four inches tall — except for Red XIII, who clocks in at under three inches. What sets these apart from standard action figures is the included parts that let you swap between two different poses. You can mix and match face, arm, or leg pieces to change up the display. Square Enix shared photos of both pose options for each character, and they look exactly as adorable as the name suggests.
The full lineup includes Cloud, Tifa, Sephiroth, Red XIII, Aerith Gainsborough, Vincent Valentine, Yuffie Kisaragi, and Zack Fair. That's eight characters total, covering both heroes and villains from the Final Fantasy VII universe. Notably absent from this rerelease are Barret Wallace and Rufus Shinra, both of whom had previous Adorable Arts figures. Cid Highwind also remains MIA from the collection entirely.
What's old is new again
This rerelease comes at an interesting time for the Final Fantasy VII remake project. The trilogy is still in progress, with Final Fantasy VII Remake available on Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. FFVII Rebirth is out on PS5 and PC, with Switch 2 and Xbox Series X versions arriving in June 2026. And FFVII Revelation, the third and final entry, is slated for a simultaneous launch across all platforms in Spring 2027.
The timing suggests Square Enix is keeping the Final Fantasy VII hype train running right through the trilogy's conclusion. With Revelation still a year out, these rereleases give fans something physical to It's a smart play — nostalgia merchandise doesn't rely on new game releases to sell, but the ongoing remake project certainly doesn't hurt demand.
The Adorable Arts appeal
The AI arms race might be dominating headlines in tech, but in the collectibles world, the battle is over shelf space. These chibi figures occupy a specific niche: they're detailed enough to satisfy serious collectors but cute enough to appeal to casual fans. The interchangeable pose parts add replay value to what would otherwise be a static display piece.
If you're eyeing these, keep an eye on Square Enix's Amazon storefront — some of the initial runs are still available there, though stock is limited. Given that these are rereleases of previously sold-out figures, expect them to move quickly once they hit worldwide retailers.
A note on exclusivity
It's worth mentioning that AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative isn't the only franchise getting the collectible treatment these days, but Final Fantasy VII figures have a particularly rabid fanbase. The omission of Barret, Rufus, and Cid from this rerelease is a bummer for completionists, but it also suggests Square Enix might be testing the waters before committing to a wider reprint run.
For now, if you want Cloud, Tifa, or Sephiroth in chibi form, mark your calendar for December 26, 2026. The Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown crowd might not care, but for Final Fantasy VII fans, these are the kind of collectibles that turn a gaming shelf into a conversation piece.
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