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The manliest men of Final Fantasy: Part two photo

I hope Lady Ashe checked that her husband to be was actually a man first, because that is one girlie looking guy. 

Yesterday I posted the first of 3 examples of manly man from Final Fantasy games and today I have 3 more to add to the list. For those of you just joining us, I've added a link below to yesterday's list.

Part One  

Now hit the jump for more manly men from Final Fantasy.

Gotta love the Magnum P.I. moustache

Yang Fang Leiden from Final Fantasy IV

Yang, a warrior monk and only survivor of an attack on his temple, is an expert in martial arts. He sacrifices himself to prevent a canon from destroying the dwarven tanks, but survives again to later drive a tank to stop the Giant of Babel from destroying the world.

He not only survives two life threatening situations, but he also sports a wicked Magnum P.I. moustache. For that Yang is a man’s man, even though he’s a monk which usually means he isn’t getting any love from the ladies.

Nice Guile hair

Sabin Rene Figaro from Final Fantasy VI

Sabin is a student of the martial arts, though he looks more like Mr. Universe contestant. His special ability is called the Blitz, which allows him to pull off different martial arts moves. Sabin and his brother Edgar, both heirs to the throne of Figaro, toss a coin to decide who remains to rule and who leaves to seek their destiny elsewhere. Sabin is the one to leave home and goes to learn the martial arts from Duncan. Sabin later defeats Duncan’s son, Vargas, who tried to kill Duncan.

At one point in the game, Sabin holds up an entire house to save a child. Now that’s a sign of a true man. Plus the cool "Guile from Street Fighter" hair doesn’t hurt.

Ninjas rule

Shadow from Final Fantasy VI

Shadow aka Clyde is a paid assassin and mercenary who travels with his dog, Interceptor aka Lobo. Shadow always works for the highest bidder and follows his own path. He possesses the special skill of throw which allows him to toss any weapon at his enemies.

Nothing is manlier than a ninja. Interceptor at his side to attack enemies at random just adds to his coolness.

Stay tuned for another list tomorrow. Same Dtoid channel, Same Dtoid time. 








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Pistolaero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 14:32
Pistolaero
Since we are on this subject, maybe they can make all of their protagonists older than 15.
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 14:35
BahamutZero
lesbian wedding would make a great band name
Ashdate's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 16:04
Ashdate
FYI: Yang is married. Yeah, that probably doesn't change the amount of hot loving he gets at all :(

- Eddie
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 16:07
Pangloss
FF6 is the only FF I ever played where the characters weren't teenagers. At least, I don't think they were. I don't recall ever hearing a given age for any of the characters, but with the exception of Relm and Strago, they all seemed to be in their 20s or 30s.
nerpin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 16:34
nerpin
I blame Gackt and other inhuman creatures like it for the decline in testosterone in Japanese games.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 16:37
Milofo
I always found it odd that 15 year olds get super powerful and can save the world when I could probably beat up a lot of 15 year olds without trying. Thanks for choosing 2 of my favorites Faith, I always had Shadow and Sabin in my party when I could.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 17:13
king3vbo
Shadow = teh badass extraordinaire
Grimgnar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 17:31
Grimgnar
If you could beat up most 15 year olds one-on-one without trying, how many 5 year old do you think you could beat up if they all swarmed you?

I wonder how many parents would take cash so I could figure that out.
ElementalBlazer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 17:35
ElementalBlazer
Yang's married isn't he?
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 18:28
Poopface Morty
Pirates are manlier than Ninja's.

Yang does indeed have a wife.
PaulyWalnuts's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 18:35
PaulyWalnuts
I always thought most FF protagonists were 17 not 15.
Those two years make a pretty big difference. There's no shortage of 6'6" 250lb 17 year olds who could beat the tar out of you.
PaulyWalnuts's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 18:36
PaulyWalnuts
Just look at any highschool football team.
PSIq0ut's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 19:26
PSIq0ut
what? no Barret?
Sim_Genius's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 21:05
Sim_Genius
Snap I sooo need to buy FFXII
MrBungle78's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2007 22:04
MrBungle78
ALWAYS WAIT FOR SHADOW!
spinjunct's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2007 02:55
spinjunct
Cecil used to be a manly man, until he became a paladin. Props for including Shadow and Sabin, though. :) Rude's gonna be in the next list, I just know it.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2007 03:16
Milofo
@Grimgnar
Probably none since I wouldn't hit a 5 year old but if I had no morals, I would say it depends on how long it takes for their weight to weigh me down.
Remz's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/15/2007 06:53
Remz
lmao, Dig frontpage.

Shadow is a pimp.
waly666's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/17/2007 11:13
waly666
I didnt like shadow as he was one of the best characters andi really hated when he leaved the party in the best parts!!
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