Seifer Almasy

Squall's Rival

Rival to protagonist Squall in ''Final Fantasy VIII'', and a Guardian Force user. A formidable enemy possessing a strict military demeanor and a free-spirited side.

Quotes

  • Don't forget my name.
  • The winner will be me.
  • The one who grasps freedom is oneself.
  • Strength proves everything.
  • Rivals are the greatest stimulus.

Trivia

  • Often shown with a cigarette in his mouth, but the setting is that he doesn't smoke during the game.
  • In contrast to his rival Squall, his trademark is a white coat.
  • Originally set as a more hardline enemy character.
  • The origin of his name 'Seifer' is said to be a reference to Seifer Foundry.
  • An important character whose presence influences the story's development based on player actions.

Alternate names

Seifer Almasy Seifer Guardian Force User

Tags

Final Fantasy VIII Guardian Force Squall Rival Soldier Black and White Coat Magic User Formidable Enemy Ambitious Anti-Hero

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall with a toned physique. Symbolically wears a white coat, with silver-tinged blonde hair swept back. Sharp gaze and handsome facial features.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • White long coat
  • Silver-tinged blonde hair
  • Sharp gaze
Iconic items
  • Guardian Force summoning magic
  • Knife-shaped weapon
  • Military uniform-style coat

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ambitious
Detailed personality
Confident and a sore loser with a tendency to flaunt his strength, but harbors inner conflicts of loneliness and self-affirmation. Free-spirited and sometimes rough, but a complex character with loyalty to comrades.
Keywords
  • High pride
  • Rival consciousness
  • Sore loser
  • Confident
  • Rebellious
  • Lonely
  • Thirst for strength
Motto
Strength speaks for itself
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Guardian Force user
  • Combat command ability
Skills
  • Magic summoning
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Strategic thinking
Motivation
To prove his own strength and defeat Squall. Liberation of his freedom-seeking self.
Habits
Rough and provocative speech patterns. Occasionally mutters to himself with sighs at the end of sentences.
Favorite foods
Meat dishes, Liquor
Favorite colors
White, Black
Hobbies
Combat training, Cigarettes
Disliked situations
Having his abilities denied, Meaningless orders

History

Backstory
Raised as part of a military organization, chooses paths seeking strength and freedom. As a fellow Guardian Force user with Squall, maintains a complex relationship amid opposition.
Debut date
February 11, 1999
Work title
Final Fantasy VIII
Media type
Game

Balamb Garden Enrollment and Expulsion

Significant event
Balamb Garden Enrollment and Expulsion
Description
Affiliated with the elite military school Balamb Garden, meets Squall and builds a rival relationship. Expelled after the incident.

Halberd Seizure Incident

Significant event
Halberd Seizure Incident
Description
Methodically seizes the large airship Halberd, undertaking rebellious actions to achieve military freedom.

Final Boss Battle Appearance

Significant event
Final Boss Battle Appearance
Description
In the story's finale, stands as a key enemy before Squall and company.

Relationships

Squall Leonhart

Rival

Prolonged rivalry and tense relationship from their first meeting at Balamb Garden.

Laguna Loire

Ally

Occasionally acts alongside in the latter half of the story.

Balamb Garden

Balamb Garden: unknown

Military

Military: unknown

Media appearances

Final Fantasy VIII

Game / Supporting

Released in 1999

Final Fantasy VIII: Those Without Names

Anime / Supporting

unknown

Voice cast and creators

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Voice actor
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original game version

Michael Gough

Voice actor
Michael Gough
Language
English
Version or series
Original game version

Square (now Square Enix)

Creator name
Square (now Square Enix)
Role
Original author

Yoshitaka Amano

Creator name
Yoshitaka Amano
Role
Character designer

Kazushige Nojima

Creator name
Kazushige Nojima
Role
Writer

Related goods

Seifer Almasy Figure

Item name
Seifer Almasy Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Seifer Almasy Plush

Item name
Seifer Almasy Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited