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    • @goranisacson2502
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I think this is a question of design preferences because when I think FF summons I think about how cool it is when the dragon shows up and breathes lasers. No shade to Shiva-fans, you all would mock my non-existant fashion choices so viciously I’d straight up die, but that’s how my cookie crumbles.

    • @testaMMent
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Sorry i think of titan first because i like that in 14 hes just a fat rock man 😔

    • @MochaMicah
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I do love Shiva a lot as a summon but… My first thought is always Ifrit. ovo; In order it would Ifrit, Shiva and then Bahamut that come to mind when I think of summons.

    Also, I agree that 10 has one of the best, if not outright best Shiva design.

    • @eatingostrich8815
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Nah, even tho there’s almost no screen time of her in 16, imo that’s the best design

    • @BLACKFLAME4941
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    hm i only evee played Final fantasy tactics advance soo… i only know her from there… powerfull and annoying summon tho.

    • @gonfreecs4627
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    My favorite is the chocobo tales one

    • @Vugtis_El_VillaVODS
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I like FFX design and the Motorcycle twins

    • @void9938
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ryne Shiva in xiv is also quite good but x is the best imo

    • @glitchy000
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX did the best in the series for a lot of things.

    • @siegfried1422
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I am wrong because i am biased and think of Alexander

    • @SPEAK_N0_EVIL
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    kinda disappointed not even a 15 reference

    • @vampir9598
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    And then there is male Super Sentai Shiva in World of Final Fantasy

    • @underblader9675
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX Shiva is also badass af during her ultimate. That definitely plays a part.

    • @philsawesome
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    How dare you sass ifrit and bahamut like this. Also to a lesser extent yojimbo

    • @Catman_CM
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always appreciate the insights on the cgaracter designs, but I don’t always agree with final judgement that TB gives; fair play, that’s the whole point of art.

    This time, I agree. FF10 is best Shiva, although I did have a crush on FF8 Shiva when I was little.

    • @vggeist644
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Dissidia NT is my fave shiva

    • @samfivedot
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    If thinking of Alexander first is wrong, I don’t wanna be right

    • @feelingveryattackedrn5750
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I think shiva in 13 is my favorite other than some of the old sprite/concept work. Shiva is frequently depicted as having many arms, and the twins together function in that role. Also in hindo religion the gods are manifested in different forms so there being “two” shivas works for that. I do think shes a bit proppy, like I wish she looked less like a motorcycle when she wasnt literally a motorcycle. But also theres a lot of hindo visual influnce there and some modesty which insnt present in the ones where she looks like a gatcha waifu

    • @sapphelis
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    can you make ones for pikmin pls

    • @jexusdomel5194
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    to me shiva, ifrit and bahamut are like a legendary pokemon trio, shiva and ifrit being contrasting foils and bahamut the leader. they are definetily some of the most iconic summons.

    • @andrewtan2103
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Agreed on all points. I personally really love the Shiva design in Dissidia NT!

    • @neroblack2704
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The FFX design doesn’t really scream “Ice” to me though, apart from the small bit of Ice on her body her wild mane of braided hair invokes more of a feral water spirit vibe.

    • @jordanyard-dean2409
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Because final fantasy 10 was my first final fantasy and the first my mother played and raised me with I always think of anima whenever someone even mentions summoning of any type, I don’t know why, perhaps it was because of my mother, anima being a mother who gave everything even her life and afterlife for her child, I always felt attached to anima, no matter what, when I was a kid I wouldn’t even let anima die in battle unless it was dark anima because I would cry if anima died so I made it retreat before dying

    • @AnthonyJP91
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX Shiva is by far the best one in terms of looks and her overdrive, Diamond Dust, looks awesome with the finger snap

    • @TheBreaker3333
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I honestly prefer the Amano androgynous vibes, would love to see that in current games.

    • @golgarisoul
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’d love to see a more androgynous FFX Shiva

    • @odrikronnin-gamer6579
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ngl, a custom bike out of XIII shiva would be sick.

    • @SuikoRyos
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I guess I’m wrong, because I thought of Ifrit and Bamahut as iconic FF summons. I guess I’m just _horny._ (hehe get it?)

    • @chungushumungus7952
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SHIVA IN 13???

    • @killuazoldyck2053
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Oh good, your favourite Shiva is X, the best one.

    • @tribii1
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The Faith of the Hymn!!

    • @The_Ragman
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m wrong, but Ramuh says it’s okay

    • @sketchiscribblr8285
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    All i can think of when i think of this character is the stink Drawfee got in over a ‘draw other gods in Hades style’ challenge and the person they got to host the episode referred to Shiva with feminine pronouns, and the artist ran with that and FF design inspirations. People went absolutely rabid over it.

    • @shpeeder
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Imo, Shivas design in FFXVI is just does it for me. She’s powerful and imposing with her metallic bracers and weapons while being regal with her massive cloak and immaculately detailed dress. She looks like a warrior-queen you would be in awe of

    • @brianmidkiff5408
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFTA has the best Shiva for me. She’s still feminine, but she is a warrior with an iridescent set of modest ice armor, a shield and an icicle blade, it’s so well done

    • @hishamhasan1026
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Yooo I INSTANTLY recognized the FFX music chanting in the background! Hells yea, who else?

    • @KiuhKobold
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    If I’m wrong, I don’t wanna be right. Bahamut will always be the face of summons for me. SPECIALLY after Bahamut SIN appeared in FF7:AC

    • @alimatloob2850
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    If you’re doing Final Fantasy summons now, I can’t wait for Bahamut and Ifrit

    • @Ixbran
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Love the music choices in the background, giving us a hint at which is your favorite design.

    • @ElJorro
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I was thinking Motorcycle when I saw the thumbnail art.

    • @ARHalden
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I mean i think of 2 when i think of ff summons, shiva and bahamut

    • @goldlight1322
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Honestly I think FFX has some of the best summon designs in general.

    • @MazterP28
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Elsa is final fantasy made it. Frozen

    • @LunaP1
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    And this, your full description of Shiva, is why she’s my favorite summon. She is a majestic ice queen.

    • @Merilirem
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I liked the original Shiva the most. Before the fem upgrade.

    • @friendlysharkce1831
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    When you said her I was like “oh the pretty lady I made Yuna summon a lot”

    • @davidmartin5483
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Also Shiva in FFX has spots on her wich actually look to be frozen over

    • @user-mg1pj2vt9l
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    He really left out rhe Remake Shiva?!!

    • @sploogeimpulse
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    probably chocobo and moogles.. does that count? 💀💀 i haven’t played many ff games.. 6 7 and REMAKE and REBIRTH 9 14 and 16 is all i’ve played

    • @user-cb6gh6su7m
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Sure whatever
    When you talking the most popular summon
    Bahamut being referenced in other games and shows?

    • @Type13
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Her FFX version will forever be my favorite. The way she’s both hot and a badass. Hell, her summon is like: “hold this veil girl, this won’t take long”. As she literally, freezes her enemies and just Snaps her fingers to break them. uggghh, Slaaaaaay ICE queen~~

    • @cinaemon
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Androgynous? It’s painfully obvious

    • @OrlindeEarfalas
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The designs in Final Fantasy X (and X2) are all so iconic, so detailed and researched, its hands down my favorite games in terms of character design in the serie

    • @rosevalety3408
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX designs are peak from all opuses imo
    I loved the chimeras/eons in it, I loved the relationship they had with Yuna, the dichotomy between her and them like “Oh this frail looking girl is going to be easy to defeat… HOLY F* DID SHE JUST SUMMON BAHAMUT ON ME ?”
    Always loved her interaction with Ifrit too, Like this GIANT INFERNAL beast arrives and gently takes her into his MASSIVE claws protectively, puts her down gently and then he’s ready to SHRED YOU.
    And they tie the chimeras to the plot so deeply instead of just them being there as a wink to the other opuses
    Everything good about FFX

    • @itsanotherhomestuckfanwow9350
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The motorcycle twins are. Certainly interesting fr

    • @jasonfulkrod9375
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    10 had the frozen heart 2 dont forget. One of my favorite aspects a women with ice for a heart

    • @lilyhope432
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m so glad you’re right about FFX being her best iteration

    • @mohammadjuhail3503
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    And 15 looked good too but isn’t here.

    • @mohammadjuhail3503
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I don’t agree. I find 16 to be the best.

    • @tropicalkitsune5131
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I really like ryne’s version of Shiva, but in fairness, that form kinda only 50% Shiva.

    • @WayToDawn72
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Very clever touch transitioning from the general Hymn of the Fayth to Shiva’s version once we get to X’s Shiva. Her summoning sequence, Diamond Dust and general attack/Evade animations highlight everything we love about her. We stan an Ice Queen

    • @jamesedwards1164
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Yeah I’ve always liked Shiva but I’d definitely rate Bahamut & Ifrit as much more iconic to the franchise than Shiva.

    • @multiplesingular294
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Yes! Shiva for best summon!

    • @robertgronewold3326
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I also love her Final Fantasy Tactics look, where she has a helm, shield and sword made of ice, a very feminine Joan of Arc style look.

    • @Nora_merendando
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    If there’s anything i will defend to death from ffxiii it is my lesbian motorcycle

    • @thethunderspirt87
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX has a lot of the best looks for summons. Ifrit, Shiva, Bahumut, as well as some of the best original summons like Anima, yojimbo, and Ixion is cool too.

    • @Natoursofcourse
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Knights of the round for me

    • @tylerbarnick8750
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX SHIVA DOMINATION

    • @micahm5419
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    ffx is the goat FOR SURE

    • @raixira27
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    As a woman with a mane, “women with manes” is definitely one of my favorite genders

    • @rinzeria8215
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m sorry but FF16 Shiva is the BEST!!!!

    • @jacobmiller9527
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I feel like Gurada’s design history is much more interesting then Shiva’s but I absolute love Shiva. Such a pretty Ice Queen

    • @Deadpool3E
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFXV was fun.

    • @bendonatier
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    For me, my favorite Shiva is 14’s eden remix of the character, but that’s cheating on so many levels. 10 is a great pick.

    • @gemani_gem
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I think XIII is so awesome

    • @theikachi
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Common W for FFX 😎👍

    • @jstar3382
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    No mention of FFXV, given she was a major character? odd

    • @GraniteChickenMrJr
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Hey guys… what does “Lay with dragons” mean…? And why did shiva do it in ffxiv…

    • @saffronstiegmann2542
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Her and Titan are my two summons I think of

    • @diamondmagus
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’d argue against Shiva being the most iconic summon after Bahamut and Ifrit, but she’s top 3. And I also get putting FFX Shiva on top, but I’m partial to FFXIV’s take as well. They’re similar in the big hair concept, but XIV’s takes more after her summoner, Ysayle, by being elf-like with giant ice crystals forming a crown in her hair. She’s also more physical, wielding multiple ice weapons in addition to her magic. Top it off with 2 amazing songs, Footsteps in the Snow and Oblivion that play during her fight (3 if we count Return to Oblivion) and more critical story involvement, and I bend toward that version.

    • @fathomtuns7127
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    10 did have the best summon character designs, at least in my opinion

    • @Sandromatic
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I think the only more iconic to me at least is bahamut.

    • @XxExtrie_
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ok but why hasn’t Riot done the unnerving porcelain doll look in the skin line like I think Annie would look perfect and have a bit of a horror aesthetic with tibbles being the stuffed teddy bear look

    • @Regina-ys4ct
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Honestly I think of Shiva but I also think of Teraflare Bahamut

    • @UoriMoon-wn3kn
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX is one of my favorite Shivas. (Tho I do like XIV’s, but thats more for story reasoning LMAO) . 10 just, hits every note perfectly to me. Plus her version of the theme is just, chef kiss!

    • @mis.astrid2635
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    14’s version will always stick with me. Both for being the first time I saw Shiva, but also for the character she was connected to.

    • @augusthare5113
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Not only I agree on what you said about FFX Shiva but I also give points to he being gentle and motherly personality because of her summon animations where she gave Yuna her cloak. Like she’s bad ass but if anyone touches her daughter, she’ll make sure they’ll regret it.

    • @MisterDragon
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Calling out the unique design of VIII and declaring X the best one. Yes, absolutely the correct opinion! ❤

    • @sorathecrow751
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Not a big fan of 16 but i really love her design there. The fact that she is attached to an actual character and not just a summon i think makes her more endearing.

    • @ViashinoWizard
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Talking about Shiva, I think it’s very important to remember they picked that mythological figure (which has no real-world connection to ice, unlike Ifrit/Garuda/Titan with their respective elements) specifically for a pun on the Japanese pronunciation of the English word “Shiver”.

    • @mushublaze
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    in type zero, she has the most humanoid appearance, with light humanlike flesh, rollerblade like wheels, and a cute miniskirt. i actually like how she’s sort of related to FF13’s version, also being an Eidolon in the Crystallis universe, having some mechanical, cog like parts to reference coming from Etro.

    • @bamboozled7955
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I preferred when shiva was more androgynous

    • @VaryaTheVillain
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    is Shiva from FFX the best version of Final Fantasy Shiva or are you wrong /lh

    • @sticksstickerson
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX is my favorite iterations of almost ALL the Aeons.

    • @frigigly
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Final fantasy xiii mention!!!!! :0000

    • @TheKarishi
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    XIV’s Shiva has an awesome look but loses a lot for being Worfed throughout the story; never being allowed to outright win at things, because having her fall just short is being used to pave the way for the impressiveness of your victory.

    • @davidtowers1863
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    To be fair. If theres a version of someone in 10 its the best one.

    Also wheres the world of final fantasy? Those are great shivas, plus the male Shiva

    • @MisterJackTheAttack
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX Shiva also gets points to being mamy lesbians sexual awakening!

    • @malthungaming3466
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Okay, but I do love the weirdly sexy Motorcycle Twins? Like, it’s such a wild and out there version that I can’t *help* but adore it, even if it fails to be *properly* sexy or Intimidating.

    • @kozytime3232
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I would love to hear your take on FFVI design someday. Your 7 analysis is already incredible and I want to hear your analysis on the crew from arguably one of the best snes jrpgs out there. But even if you do not your content is stellar as always! Ty!

    • @ChazNatlo
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m surprised at no mention of FFTA Shiva.

    • @musicalmoongirl5055
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFXIII Shiva is a Bayonetta enemy

    • @MaelraJade
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Oh, Skyen is swinging for the hornet nests by declaring any one primals incantation as their best and I am all here for it!

    • @Lightmagician60
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ifrit Shiva and Bahamut are probably the most iconic… with Odin taking 2nd

    • @user-ic6qf5oc9v
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    X’s summon designs just do not miss

    • @mrengulfeddirector
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FINGER. SNAP.

    • @ALIENLINGUS
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    As shit the game is, FFXV for me, has the best depiction of Shiva. So cold, elegant, majestic and sexi. The design resembles a lot of the first design from FF but colder as far as it is only white and light blue.

    • @esosique5
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I love the story told by the summons in X foreshadowing the fate of a summoner who uses the ultimate summon. The first two summons are affectionate. Then you hit Shiva who barely acknowledges the summoner (“Hold this.”).

    • @satoshisiq9086
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Summons analysis let’s gooo

    • @Super_Top_Secret_Area
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Shiva is nice, though I often find her outclassed by Leviathan in power.

    • @Youss___H
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Personally my favorite Shiva is from FF12, just a total beauty there

    • @CryoJnik
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Shiva in X was literally : Hold my cloak

    • @sycariummoonshine7134
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I… might think of Shiva first, but now that it’s said out loud I really don’t know… I think she left an impression from ffv

    • @JimWolfie
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I think of ifrift and rammuh almost as much

    • @TankyCrobat
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Best she’s ever looked? Gurl she’s the best period.

    • @toniconge7003
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    LETS GO MOTORCYCLE SHIVA!!!!

    • @key099able
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    It’s just unfortunate Yoshi P keep screwing her over in when she (specifically the user) tries to do something important.

    • @BigPhatPandaGaming
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Every time I hear Shiva, I get ptsd moments of E8 Savage. Goddammit Ryne!

    • @spirto1279
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    XIV also does two interesting things, the first is that Shiva is a historical figure within the world who was just a normal woman and not any kind of divinity, so the summoned Shiva’s design is moreso how her summoner, Ysayle, imagined her. The second is in the Eden raids when Ryne takes on the burden of summoning Shiva. She goes through three different designs, the first is the classic ice goddess, inspired by the Warrior of Light’s memory of Ysayle, the second looks like the goddess Hydaelyn, but specifically the one from the murals that Ryne saw, and the third is Ryne enveloped by the dragon Hraesvelgr, representing the original Shiva and her romantic bond with him.

    • @ZeroToNegative
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    SPITTING FACTS FFX SHIVAAA

    • @tyranictester
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    You should do a series in shin megami tensei demon designs

    • @franbh94
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m wrong then, I thought about Ifrit.
    Then, Bahamut (he’s debuted in Final Fantasy 1, props for that)

    • @tronto9433
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always think of alexander, ifrit or Odin the grand-ness of the event of summoning or the raw primal pow coming from them makes a lasting impression on me

    • @fyzxnerd
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    PLEASE tell me this is going to be a series of all the summons and designs from Final Fantasy. I loved the characters but I can’t wait for you to do some of the common summons from the series!

    • @Never_heart
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Yes FF10’s Shiva is my favourite take on her. She looks like an embodiment of a primal elemental force. Wild, majestic, divine and just a bit otherworldly. The art direction of FF10 still stands as my favorite in the entire series.

    • @TheGodOfInsanty
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    This honestly is a good summary of summon designs over the whole series
    Early games established limited and simple yet effective designs
    Nomura designs in 7 established the general direction most of the modern games follow
    8 did small interesting changes
    13 went fuckin wild by making them all goofy ass transformers
    10 has the best designs, a mix of following established ideas but detailing and remixing in ways to make it unique

    Also, the real answer of the first summon you think of is bahamut…

    • @acehealer4212
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Obsessed with X Shiva’s hair

    • @bearnaked2128
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    monster hunter designs.. when?

    • @eiriksundby
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    So glad you’re finally doing this shorts series. I’ve been really looking forward to it after hearing you talk about it for a while

    • @Shiruvi
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    that finger snap she does in X is the most perfect animation.

    • @jakobrzwiebel
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    And then there’s FFXII haha, but i guess Mateus is kind of the Pseudo-Shiva of that game.

    • @ImperiousMax
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFXIV’s version has to be my favourite because of the ice crown in her hair, THAT’S a wonderful design if I’ve seen one.

    • @kwameoliver2455
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I love x10 version of her

    • @mpnls12
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    And then FFXII: What about an AIRSHIP

    • @Bruno-jj2oi
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I kinda prefer the first one. This androgynous, Bowie-like design speaks to me better than the other ones

    • @Aleet5911
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always think of FFX Ifrit, i love that big fire doggie. But all of X’s summons are iconic

    • @tuckerbird7514
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Engagement!

    • @seankearney5828
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    When it comes to Iconic FF summons the three most iconic are Shiva, Bahamut and Ifrit

    • @Duckman8213
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I just binge through FF1-12, FF7 Remake/Rebirth and 16 all since August with the platinum trophy on each. Just started FF13 on the PS3 two nights ago.

    • @seankearney5828
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Hard agree, FFX shiva is best Shiva

    • @theamazingmaymay123
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ffx shiva lover!? Yeah you’ve won more cool points.

    • @Malicebane
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I personally like her Tactics Advanced Design a lot too- there she’s a paladin with a snow themed trenchcoat, ice helmet, sword and shield

    • @MoonlightBrillance
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I also think of FFX when I think of Shiva. Defo her most iconic design.

    • @aeoligarlic4024
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Aaaah hymn of the fayth. In the mid of the ff7 rebirth craze it’s nice to hear something from ffx ❤

    • @TheScarletCross
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Even FFXIV Eden Shiva follow this trend, even if her first outfit is more sensible with her armor.

    The other ones are… Well.
    Does having a dragon covering your private parts counts as clothes ?

    • @royalguillotine9353
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always appreciate a final fantasy x shiva stan

    • @Black_Pearls
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    No no no. Ifrit is the face of summons. He not only has the most appearances, but is usually one of if not the first summon. My boy deserves more respect. Even if he isn’t my favorite. 😤

    • @joaovictordioud7242
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Bike

    • @tedestrada57
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    When I think summoning in FF, I think Shiva+Ifrit+Ramuh+Bahamut+Leviathan+Titan+Carbuncle+Phoenix.

    Yes, I played a lot of FFTactics, what about it?

    • @18Krieger
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ten has alot of the best summons.

    • @NatharagonKoranys
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    As someone who hasn’t played any FF outside of the beginning of FFXIV ARR, the first FF summon that comes to mind is Bahamut

    • @Seikufu
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFXIV shiva has to be one of my least favourite even if it’s what I know best lol. I just feel like it doesn’t capture that same… Vibe as other shivas and it’s both overly designed and generic-looking (like, WoW-style which I guess isn’t surprising for ARR) at the same time, while having nothing to do with the in-story concept

    • @nightazday7988
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    It’s also the most mechanically appropriate, most iterations of Summons have them just show up hit everyone and leave. but with FFX they basically become pokemon so her design looking more battle ready matches that

    • @chrisc9526
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Do Cid next?

    • @CosmereInformant
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Gotta love when your favorite FF is called out as the best in something. I kept looking for the X version the whole video and was delighted to see it was a best for last situation

    • @raidenthedank7082
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I guess I was wrong cause I was thinking of ifrift.

    • @Beem0b0t
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always think of Ifrit myself, but Shiva is always the close second.

    • @DrakesDark
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Nice, forgetting ff xv Shiva. She had cool ice fairy vibes there and was important in the story.

    • @maesterfantasy
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Wrong answers only
    Anima
    Bahamut
    Eidolons
    Ifrit
    Leviathan
    Odin
    Ragnarok
    Valefor
    Thats all i remember.

    • @Stachelbeeerchen
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The motorcycle twins is my favorite because its just so badass and so Snow Villiers

    • @wiigamer1995
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    i just wanna say that when i think of ff summons my 1st thought usually goes to ifrit so i guess im wrong 😅

    • @mas8705
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    While I feel like FF4 is probably my favorite FF Title of all time, FF10 is definitely in my top 5 for a variety of reasons; one being the designs of the Aeons. It could be that it was my first FF title where I bothered to pay attention to the designs (because of how front and center they are in comparison to previous titles I didn’t play), but I just found them to be almost like a definitive design of how summons should appear (although I am sad Ramuh got replaced by the Thunder horse, which is still cool).

    But yeah, Shiva tends to be a summon I don’t think of much in comparison to other summons. Personally, I loved Ifrit long before FF16 showed everyone else how badass it was while Bahamut is iconic in its own right too. But Shiva had that elegance that most other summons didn’t have. To present itself as god-like rather than this being of powerful destruction.

    That and Diamond Dust is just… chef’s kiss. FFX did an amazing job selling the power of the attack freezing everything in a powerful blast before the silence. And then… *snap*

    Shiva is a delight. That and I can’t hate who is seemingly the “partner” of Ifrit.

    • @Femmigje112
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    To be fair, Final Fantasy XIII is crazy in all of the things it presents, as if Nomura was told to draw the thing he thought was most cool. The Shiva sisters are the weirdest, but all summons turn into vehicles. The visuals still hold up and when I’m flipping through Final Fantasy music on Theathrythm, XIII’s music is some of my favorite. I recommend it

    • @robertmartindale7385
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’m biased and think of Leviathan first for FF.

    • @DycuswasHere
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Shiva’s always been interesting because she’s essentially the Ice Queen but she’s also most likely to side willingly side with the heroes

    • @ember_falls
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I now want to play 13

    • @Qichiquiche
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    X is peak Shiva design.

    • @dominicanplayea1484
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    What about the lastest FF designs for it?

    • @Xepscern
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX Shiva’s snap turned millions of Millenials gay. Myself included

    • @gamerule18
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I don’t think

    • @CecilHoshino
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I’ll always have a fondness for XIV’s take, but mostly for her vessel.

    • @purgeutopia8696
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Uh…bahamut?

    • @Danothyus1
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always found weird that they never tried to make a multi armed Shiva design to pull more close into the mythological reference of her name.

    • @YoMamaBih
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Since each iteration of the summons are canonically the same people, I wonder how they change their appearance from world to world and think of themselves/the protagonists that summons them?

    • @YoMamaBih
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Ngl .. her summon in FF13 in the cutscene with Snow saving the group was OD. Easily one of my favorites for how much of a wild card it was.

    • @goldenglaive8078
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    The FFX summon designs are the best in general IMO. FFX Bahamut is easily the coolest and most interesting in terms of aesthetic to me

    • @theinspiredgamer1949
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Oh my god, I would LOVE if you did this series for the other FF summons (Ifrit, Ramuh, Leviathan, etc.).

    • @NoOne-gg5mc
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Something I’d like to see in a future incarnation of Shiva is one that leans more towards the Ice Queen aesthetic. Imagine a Shiva decked out in regal robes adorned with silver finery and a crown made of ice, whose very presence causes those around her to shiver and fall to their knees. A figurative and literal cold monarch.

    • @mesiagamer5217
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    14 appearance is also tied directly into the story and to the way they are handled the primals beeing what people imagine a god is.

    • @fl00fydragon
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    10000% agree with this.
    FFX shiva was time Square cooking to perfection. I remember first seeing her summon and remember thinking of her being the incarnation fo an oncoming ice age and all it brings.

    • @alejandrotti10
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Eight, fifteen and sixteen makes me assume Shiva’s female because of the relationship with Ifrit. In FF lore, it is now a little bit hard to separate one from another.

    • @Nazo-kage
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    FFX Shiva is also where I feel she was at her most powerful.
    Not only is her overlimit attack Visually stunning.
    But she’s also given to Yuna, literally in the cutting before fighting Seymour.
    Which I feel adds a little extra punch to her introduction.

    • @buttersddragon
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    i didn’t even know final fantasy HAD summons for one to be considered icon
    i’ll get around to at least playing FF7 i swear

    • @ChowderMeat
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I always find it strange that Final Fantasy summons have next to nothing to do with the mythological deity/character they’re named after. Nothing particularly wrong with it. It’s just funny.

    • @klay3841
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    I guess I’m wrong then, because I think Bahamut.

    • @vittokyokoxpokemon5969
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Shiva in ten is GLORIUS

    • @komaytoprime
    • 2024年 5月 04日 11:26pm

    Agreed 100% on the FFX take! Plus I can’t think of Shiva without thinking of that iconic snap during her Overdrive.