And, as with Vader, he ultimately serves an even more powerful entity, whose ambitions seemingly guide Sephiroth's actions. Like Vader, he shares a significant bond with and relationship to the protagonist. Like Vader, Sephiroth wields an iconic sword (the preposterously lengthy Masamune) and complements his enormous physical power with an equally adept use of magic. Like Vader, the villain of FFVII has an intimidating and slightly larger-than-life physical frame clad in black, with a skirt-like element to his costume that calls to mind a samurai. Let's go back to that Darth Vader comparison, because it really does speak to Sephiroth's appeal. Final Fantasy VII Deep Dive, Part 3: How a 'Rotting Pizza' Defined the Plight of Final Fantasy VII's World
