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Gentle Miquella, immersed in a divine slumber, reborn within the Haligtree.

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Warrior in white - Bagoas

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I started this artwork back in 2020, occasionally returning to it and adding little by little, and now, by the end of April 2025, I have finally completed it! Here is the magnificent Persian eunuch Bagoas in the desert of Gedrosia, following his king and beloved, Alexander the Great. Bagoas is not only beautiful and wealthy but also valiant and brave, earning the respect of Alexander's closest warriors. I wanted to emphasize his nobility, his status, and his inner beauty, such as his loyalty, persistence and patience.

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elden ring fans trying to explain how two blood brothers getting married isn’t gay incest

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Dark Sun Gwyndolin (Dark Souls). Being a God of Anor Londo, Gwyndolin has a very unique appearance. He wears white silk robes and a golden crown meant to represent the image of the sun. He also has a very feminine physique, appearing to possess breasts even though he identifies as male. He also has pale skin and silver hair. In the place of his legs, there appear to be snakes. Whether or not these snakes are illusions or real, is unknown.

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Nero in the hot suit, 2 version. Trying different costumes.

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Nero and Weiss share a deep moment of intimacy, their breaths as one. A tender kiss and passionate touch ignites a forbidden fire between light and darkness.

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Official Radahn reaction image unlocked

And Miquella loves him anyway 🥰😂

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Being obsessed about Weiss being completely detached about the player's death in Online (and not being wholly sadistic about it and being like "they are now useless to me"). And fucking Cait sith/Reeve apologizing to Weiss in Opera Omnia : "I am so sorry you lost these soldiers! I hope you will forgive us". And Weiss being all fanboy of Angeal in general. Weiss is so good as a character.

And how proud and rude Weiss was to his enemies in DFFOO: "I'll crush you like bugs" and how tender and sensitive he is to Nero: "without Nero there is no me, I'm incomplete without Nero...", Similarly, in Intergrade, Weiss is loving to Nero, and aggressive and threatening to Cloud and Co. He is a versatile character, that's why we love him.

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Close up. Nero (androgynous) in the hot suit in FF7 girly style~

Trying different costumes. I spent several days drawing, it turned out to be more difficult than I thought, and I'm not completely satisfied with his face, I wanted to make it more sensual, but he turned out angry, as if he condemns the fact that he was forced to wear this "combat swimsuit"😂

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Arachnero, a formidable boss in Chapter 11 of Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII, is the monstrous spider-like form that Nero the Sable takes on in his desperate bid to protect Weiss the Immaculate, his "only light." "My brother... he is my only light. Do you know how it feels to bear the darkness all my life?" A creature of Darkness dwelling in the Abyss, Arachnero is a nightmare incarnate, devouring all who dare to cross its path in its mission to guard Weiss from any threat. In battle, Arachnero deploys its Phalanxpheres, crystalline constructs that symbolize Weiss himself, to create a protective shield around its core. Arachnero’s design draws from the Greek myth of siblings Arachne and Phalanx (a rarer version of the myth), reflecting the taboo bond between Nero and Weiss, as the creature’s name and Phalanxpheres hint at their intertwined fates. During the fight, Arachnero launches tracking fireballs and relies on its Phalanxpheres for defense, which weaken when they attack, exposing Nero’s Darkness as their vulnerability. The battle unfolds in Nero’s Oblivion, a hellish realm of his own creation—a dark dimension where Nero traps Vincent Valentine, transforming into Arachnero to test Vincent’s will and humanity in a clash that will determine Weiss’s fate.

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Charming and seductive Miquella.

How it started - finished. HQ 3k artwork, version with gold jewelry (half nvde)

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Charming and seductive Miquella is waiting for his consort Radahn. HQ 3k artwork, version with gold jewelry (half nvde)

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Arachnero, a formidable boss in Chapter 11 of Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII, is the monstrous spider-like form that Nero the Sable takes on in his desperate bid to protect Weiss the Immaculate, his "only light." "My brother... he is my only light. Do you know how it feels to bear the darkness all my life?" A creature of Darkness dwelling in the Abyss, Arachnero is a nightmare incarnate, devouring all who dare to cross its path in its mission to guard Weiss from any threat. In battle, Arachnero deploys its Phalanxpheres, crystalline constructs that symbolize Weiss himself, to create a protective shield around its core. Arachnero’s design draws from the Greek myth of siblings Arachne and Phalanx (a rarer version of the myth), reflecting the taboo bond between Nero and Weiss, as the creature’s name and Phalanxpheres hint at their intertwined fates. During the fight, Arachnero launches tracking fireballs and relies on its Phalanxpheres for defense, which weaken when they attack, exposing Nero’s Darkness as their vulnerability. The battle unfolds in Nero’s Oblivion, a hellish realm of his own creation—a dark dimension where Nero traps Vincent Valentine, transforming into Arachnero to test Vincent’s will and humanity in a clash that will determine Weiss’s fate.

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Nero's eye color: magenta

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Dirge of Cerberus Deserves Better: Unpacking Weiss and Nero’s True Depth

A snapshot of the criticism Weiss and Nero often face in the FF7 fandom.

I often encounter harsh criticism directed at Dirge of Cerberus (DC), particularly toward Weiss and Nero, within the FF7 fandom. On forums like GameFAQs and Reddit, fans have called DC a "mess" with a "poor plot" and "awful characters," labeling Weiss and Nero "ridiculous," "unmemorable," and the "most anime guy[s] ever apart from Genesis." They argue that Deepground and the Tsviets are "generic anime" and don’t "remotely mesh with the original FF7," with some even suggesting that all spin-offs "should not be considered canon for the remake." Others claim DC "resets Vincent’s development" and introduces absurd elements like the "internet" to the FF7 universe, with one critic going so far as to say, "Destroy this game. Erase it from history." Others frequently labeled DC as "frivolous, lacking depth, overly sentimental, and illogical," among other complaints. According to these detractors, the original Final Fantasy VII was a deep, logical, and serious story populated with realistic characters, and the other entries in the Compilation of FF7 fit seamlessly into that vision—except for DC, which they see as a jarring departure.

Weiss and Nero in FF7 Remake Intergrade: Too 'anime' for FF7, or a perfect fit for its theatrical world?

But I can’t help but wonder: what version of FF7 are these critics playing? Are they imagining a non-anime Cloud with his iconic chocobo hairdo, wielding an absurdly oversized Buster Sword that defies the laws of physics? Are they picturing a "realistic" story where a simple village boy somehow defeats a cosmic monster and near-godlike entity, Jenova-Sephiroth, not once, but three times—thanks to the power of friendship and sheer determination? Or perhaps they envision a grounded world where a cat-like creature, Red XIII, speaks with the wisdom of an ancient sage, and a chain-smoking pilot, Cid, dreams of space travel while wielding a spear? Because that’s the FF7 I know, and it’s anything but grounded or devoid of "anime" flair.

Cloud Strife: The 'realistic' hero of FF7 with his chocobo hairdo and physics-defying Buster Sword.

Very "realistic and not anime-like" original FF7 game.

Weiss and Nero from Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, 2006.

The accusation that Weiss and Nero are "too anime" ignores the fact that FF7 has always been deeply rooted in anime aesthetics. From Tetsuya Nomura’s character designs—think Cloud’s gravity-defying hair or Sephiroth’s impossibly long Masamune—to the game’s over-the-top cutscenes, like the dramatic summoning of Knights of the Round, FF7 embraces the theatrical flair of anime storytelling. Even the original game’s lighter moments, such as cross-dressing at the Honey Bee Inn or racing chocobos at the Gold Saucer, carry an exaggerated, playful tone straight out of anime tropes. Weiss and Nero, with their sleek designs, intense emotions, and gothic melodrama, are a natural evolution of this style, not a departure from it. The criticism often overlooks the broader context of the FF7 universe, which has always blended exaggerated, excessively elements with its deeper themes. From Cloud’s spiky hair to Sephiroth’s dramatic monologues, FF7 thrives on its mix of the fantastical and the emotional. Weiss and Nero, with their taboo love and tragic defiance, fit seamlessly into this world—they’re simply a different flavor of the same larger-than-life storytelling that defines the franchise.

What’s more, the "too anime" critique of Weiss and Nero reveals a double standard in the fandom’s perception of FF7’s character designs. While Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith are often celebrated for their iconic looks, their designs are far more "anime-like" than those of Weiss and Nero, with smooth, poreless skin, oversized eyes, tiny noses, and small mouths that give them a doll-like appearance. Tifa, for instance, should bear a long scar across her chest and stomach from Sephiroth’s attack during the Nibelheim incident—a detail so significant that Cloud once used its absence to identify Jenova-Sephiroth’s deception when the entity impersonated Tifa. Yet, in the games, this scar is conspicuously absent, likely because, as some fans speculate, "the heroine must be a perfect doll." Weiss and Nero, by contrast, exhibit a striking realism in their designs: Weiss’s muscular frame is detailed with visible veins and sinews, while Nero’s pale skin reveals faint blood vessels and dark circles under his eyes, reflecting his tormented existence. These details ground them in a physical reality that the "perfect" heroes of FF7 often lack, making the accusation of "generic anime" not only misplaced but ironically directed at the wrong characters.

In fact, I believe DC stands out from the Compilation precisely because of its greater seriousness, darker drama, and bolder themes. Far from resetting Vincent Valentine’s development, as some claim, DC deepens his character by forcing him to confront his inner demons as the vessel of Chaos—a reaper of souls destined to end all life on the planet. His journey through guilt, depression, and a sense of duty to atone for his past with Lucrecia adds layers to his stoic persona, making him a more complex figure than the optional party member seen in the original FF7. Weiss and Nero, as antagonists, are not evil in the same way as Sephiroth-Jenova, who sought destruction for selfish gain. Instead, they embody the righteous divine power of the planet, having lost faith in humanity after enduring Shinra’s decades-long exploitation of the Lifestream—a direct consequence of the original game’s events, where Shinra’s Mako reactors drained the planet’s life force. They resolve to orchestrate an apocalypse through Omega, aiming to cleanse the world of Shinra’s corruption and start anew. Vincent, driven by a deep sense of duty and empathy, ultimately stops Weiss-Omega from enacting their apocalyptic vision, reclaiming humanity’s right to seek redemption and atone for their sins against the planet.

Vincent as Chaos and Weiss-Omega: A battle for humanity’s redemption in Dirge of Cerberus.

This narrative is far from the lighter, adventure-driven tone often associated with FF7. While FF7 certainly has its share of drama and tragedy—like Aerith’s death or Cloud’s identity crisis—these moments are often balanced by the whimsical backdrop of places like the Honey Bee Inn, Gold Saucer, and Costa del Sol beach adventures, not to mention the abundance of silly dance sequences.

DC, by contrast, delves deeper into the darker, more introspective side of the FF7 universe, making it a vital and meaningful addition to the Compilation.

Far from being frivolous or unmemorable, Weiss and Nero’s story is a philosophical melodrama of survival and forbidden love—a tale of two brothers who defy their creators to become the "light" and "darkness" of Omega. Their bond, though taboo, adds depth to the FF7 universe, proving that even in a world of chocobo hairdos and giant swords, love can be the most powerful force of all. Weiss and Nero’s dynamic mirrors other FF7 relationships, like Vincent and Lucrecia’s tragic love or the emotional bond between Cloud, Zack, and Aerith, but with a darker, more taboo twist. Their story of survival, pain, and devotion adds a new layer to the Compilation, not a contradiction.

And as for the claim that DC introduces the "internet" to FF7—hardly a dealbreaker in a world where a talking animal and a robot cat spy who rides a giant stuffed toy moogle, and Sephiroth talking on the phone with his subordinates coexist with ancient magic and alien DNA.

In Dirge of Cerberus, Chaos, tasked with gathering souls to guide them into the Lifestream, was tamed by Vincent’s unyielding will and humanity. Nero, the Darkness Incarnate, embraced the mantle of Chaos out of love and devotion to his beloved brother, Weiss the Immaculate, who became a vessel for Omega—an entity destined to harvest the Lifestream and its souls for a distant planet. This is a tale of a cosmic clash between three beings, half-human yet touched by divinity, bound by fate and defiance. It’s not a simple story of heroes vanquishing villains; the lines of morality blur in its intricate and subtle depths. Yet one truth remains undeniable: Hojo and Shinra stand as irredeemable architects of suffering, their villainy absolute.

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Icy rain poured relentlessly, each drop a piercing needle against the skin, as the indifferent glow of neon lights cast fractured reflections across gleaming metal. The surrounding chaos—a cacophony of flickering signs and shadowed streets—stood in stark contrast to the eerie stillness of the enigmatic warriors, risen from the depths of the earth to fulfill their cryptic mission. At their forefront, the Immaculate Emperor, his white hair flowing like a cascade of moonlight, struck first. His katana sliced through the air, a blur faster than lightning, an unstoppable force with no equal in this neon-drenched abyss.

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Weiss, The Pure White Emperor of Deepground. During the mission, in the cyberpunk version.