Red XIII - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

"...I too have the right to choose. I don't like the two-legged form."
"Grandpa, I haven't fully become an adult yet."
"Body is childlike, but I want heart to become adult."
"Flame tail is proof of my soul."
"Father was not a traitor."

Trivia

Codename 'Red XIII' derives from red fur color and capture number.
Real name is Nanaki. Mostly referred to as 'Red XIII' throughout the series.
Originally 48 years old, equivalent to 15-16 years in human terms.
Rare quadrupedal character who speaks human language with voice acting in the main story.
Flame tail changes in intensity based on emotions or combat power.
Learns father's truth from Bugenhagen and becomes more straightforward.

Alternate names

Nanaki Red XIII Red 13

Profile

Species: Beastman
Gender: Male
Birth year: Cosmo Canyon's long-lived species

Appearance

Overall appearance: Covered in red fur, with a flame-lit tail, and a quadrupedal form resembling a wolf or tiger. Has a horn on the forehead, and sometimes wears hair ornaments or hairpins on the head.
Height: Approximately 150cm (body height when quadrupedal)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Red
Distinguishing features: Flame tail

Horn on the forehead

Beast-like form
Iconic items: Hairpin

Head hair ornament

Flame-lit tail

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Intellectual
Detailed personality: At first glance, acts like a calm and intellectual adult, but inwardly retains a boyish side, with an energetic and childish personality. Has a firm sense of his own will, and particularly dislikes the bipedal form. Self-reference is 'oira'. As a long-lived species, knows much history and holds affection for the revered elder Bugenhagen.
Keywords: Wise one

Loyalty

Longevity

Brave

Solitary

Aerith's companion
Motto: "I too have the right to choose"
Talents: Longevity and robust vitality

Inter-species communication (understanding and speaking human language)

High combat ability

Melee combat strength

Fire-based attacks

Calm judgment
Skills: Body slam attack

Agile evasion

Expression of will through hairpin or hair ornament

Wild instincts

Limit techniques (race-specific techniques)
Motivation: Restoring father's honor and ensuring the tribe's survival, protecting the world together with companions.
Habits: Usually refers to himself as 'watashi', but sometimes switches to 'oira' to show boyishness. Likes having his nose stroked by Aerith.
Favorite foods: Meats, Gifts of nature
Favorite places: Cosmo Canyon, Nature-rich wilderness and mountains
Disliked situations: Being used as a guinea pig, Forced change to bipedal form

History

Backstory: Beastman of the Cosmo Canyon race, possessing long lifespan and powerful vitality. In childhood, suffered an attack from the mortal enemy Gi tribe, lost mother, and father Seto went missing. Believed father was a traitor, but learned from elder Bugenhagen that father fought on to protect everyone, changing his view. Captured by Shinra Company's Dr. Hojo, endured many experiments but survived. Targeted for breeding experiment with Aerith for Cetra preservation, but refused and was rescued by companions. Thereafter, travels with Cloud and party to restore father's honor.
Debut date: January 31, 1997
Work title: Final Fantasy VII
Media type: Game

Rescue from Shinra Building experiment facility

Significant event: Rescue from Shinra Building experiment facility
Description: Captured in Dr. Hojo's laboratory, but rescued by Cloud and others.

Return to Cosmo Canyon

Significant event: Return to Cosmo Canyon
Description: Reunited with elder Bugenhagen and learned the truth of father's battle.

Learns truth of the attack five years ago

Significant event: Learns truth of the attack five years ago
Description: Realizes father Seto was not a coward but a true hero.

Participation in final battle

Significant event: Participation in final battle
Description: Fights Sephiroth with Cloud and others, contributing to the battle to save the planet.

Elder Bugenhagen's death

Significant event: Elder Bugenhagen's death
Description: Scene of witnessing elder's death, showing emotional growth.

Relationships

Seto

Father

Red XIII's father, a hero who defended Cosmo Canyon alone. Once despised by son as traitor, but reconciled after truth revealed.

Cloud Strife

Teammate

After rescue from Shinra experiment facility, builds trust as travel companion.

Aerith Gainsborough

Friend

Travel companion and partner selected for breeding experiment. Likes having nose stroked by her.

Bugenhagen

Mentor

Elder of Cosmo Canyon and mentor-like figure.

Cloud's companions

Cloud's companions: teammate

Media appearances

Final Fantasy VII

Game / Protagonist

January 31, 1997

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Movie / Supporting

2005

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Game / Supporting

2020

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Anime / Supporting

Scheduled for 2024

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

Game / Cameo

2006

Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII