Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
👉CHECK OUT Dragon Quest IV vs Final Fantasy IV: youtube.com/watch?v=rkLQELzoqhY&list=PLQeuN_KTpP1Jjsf3ktzifOV78WzZZxHAs&index=4
In this in-depth interview, legendary JRPG creators Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Yoshinori Kitase (Final Fantasy VII, FF7 Remake) connect to reflect on the history and evolution of Japanese RPGs. They discuss Dragon Quest vs Final Fantasy, storytelling philosophies, Chrono Trigger memories, and how classic ideas continue to influence modern titles like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Final Fantasy VII Remake
Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:
youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/join
Follow Me on Twitch @ twitch.tv/dukey03
Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: discord.gg/zcKaVHttWe
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Have They Met Before?
2:03 - What Games & Other Media Influenced Them?
4:34 - What Was The DQ vs FF Rivalry Like?
7:35 - What is Yuji Horii's Favorite Final Fantasy Game?
9:07 - What is Kitase's Favorite Dragon Quest Game?
11:00 - What Did Yuji Horii Think of Final Fantasy 7?
11:24 - What Did Kitase Think of Dragon Quest 7?
12:11 - How Did The CD-ROM Format Impact DQ7 & FF7?
16:56 - How DQ7 & FF7's Stories Changed Both Franchises
18:37 - What Were Their Main Goals in These Remakes?
20:42 - WHY FF7 Remake is SO Different From FF7
21:01 - What Did Yuji Horii Think of FF7 Remake?
21:39 - What's New In These Remakes?
23:04 - What Do They Think of Multiplatform Games?
24:04 - What Are The Current Biggest Challenges of Game Development?
24:45 - Why Do They Think RPGs Remain Popular?
26:38 - Final Comments
👉CHECK OUT Dragon Quest IV vs Final Fantasy IV: youtube.com/watch?v=rkLQELzoqhY&list=PLQeuN_KTpP1Jjsf3ktzifOV78WzZZxHAs&index=4
In this in-depth interview, legendary JRPG creators Yuji Horii (Dragon Quest) and Yoshinori Kitase (Final Fantasy VII, FF7 Remake) connect to reflect on the history and evolution of Japanese RPGs. They discuss Dragon Quest vs Final Fantasy, storytelling philosophies, Chrono Trigger memories, and how classic ideas continue to influence modern titles like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Final Fantasy VII Remake
Join this channel to get access to perks and Emotes:
youtube.com/channel/UCVQ1hkpEAqjHI8t5dYRWhEQ/join
Follow Me on Twitch @ twitch.tv/dukey03
Join the Luminaries of The Lifestream Discord: discord.gg/zcKaVHttWe
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Have They Met Before?
2:03 - What Games & Other Media Influenced Them?
4:34 - What Was The DQ vs FF Rivalry Like?
7:35 - What is Yuji Horii's Favorite Final Fantasy Game?
9:07 - What is Kitase's Favorite Dragon Quest Game?
11:00 - What Did Yuji Horii Think of Final Fantasy 7?
11:24 - What Did Kitase Think of Dragon Quest 7?
12:11 - How Did The CD-ROM Format Impact DQ7 & FF7?
16:56 - How DQ7 & FF7's Stories Changed Both Franchises
18:37 - What Were Their Main Goals in These Remakes?
20:42 - WHY FF7 Remake is SO Different From FF7
21:01 - What Did Yuji Horii Think of FF7 Remake?
21:39 - What's New In These Remakes?
23:04 - What Do They Think of Multiplatform Games?
24:04 - What Are The Current Biggest Challenges of Game Development?
24:45 - Why Do They Think RPGs Remain Popular?
26:38 - Final Comments
