Tidus

Zanarkand's Young Hero

The protagonist of Final Fantasy X, a youthful athletic sports player. He has a bright and positive personality, and his struggle against fate is depicted.

Quotes

  • It's not like I haven't had misfortune. But if I accept it all, I can't keep going.
  • No way!
  • To protect our Spira!
  • Tomorrow's wind blows tomorrow.
  • I am me!

Trivia

  • Tidus's name derives from 'tidal (tide ebb and flow)'.
  • The tattoo on his right arm is a symbolic mark of Zanarkand.
  • Voice actor Kentaro Ito was a newcomer at the time, and Tidus became his representative work.
  • The athlete setting was adopted to make him relatable to players.
  • Many soccer-like movements are seen in the game.
  • Image colors are blue and yellow, expressing energy.

Alternate names

Tidus Protagonist Zanarkand's Young Ace

Tags

Final Fantasy Protagonist Young man Water attribute Athlete Spira Soccer Adventurer

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 13

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with bright blond hair, wearing a unique sporty outfit primarily in blue and yellow. He has a blue tattoo on his right arm and a sturdy build.
Height
About 177cm
Weight
60kg
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Blue tattoo on right arm
  • Wild smile
  • Sturdy physique
Iconic items
  • Blaster Sword
  • Sphere Disc
  • Zanarkand Uniform
  • Kite Feather
  • Tidus's Soccer Ball

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Bright
Detailed personality
Optimistic and forward-looking, deeply loyal to friends and passionate. Sometimes clumsy but possesses a strong will to challenge without giving up. Values comrades and demonstrates leadership when facing difficulties.
Keywords
  • Bright
  • Passionate
  • Optimistic
  • Loyal to friends
  • Brave
  • Sportsman
  • Reckless
Motto
Tomorrow's wind blows tomorrow
Talents
  • Excellent athletic ability
  • Soccer skills
  • Leadership
  • Mastery of perfect guard
  • Sphere disc usage
Skills
  • Handling of Blaster Sword
  • Understanding of Spira's culture
  • Strategic judgment
  • Communication with summons
  • Intuition to turn crises into opportunities
Motivation
To learn the truth about his lost hometown Zanarkand and save Spira from the world's threat alongside his companions.
Habits
Frequently uses youthful slang like 'nee yo' or 'maji ka yo'. Has a habit of kicking a soccer ball absentmindedly.
Favorite foods
Spiran specialties, Japanese food, Dorayaki
Hobbies
Soccer, Fishing, Adventure
Favorite colors
Blue, Yellow
Disliked situations
Meaningless conflicts, Betrayal, Being bound by fate

History

Backstory
A young athlete from Zanarkand. Suddenly summoned to the other world of Spira, he becomes embroiled in a fateful battle. His conflict with his father Jecht and past secrets are key to the story.
Debut date
July 19, 2001
Work title
Final Fantasy X
Media type
Game

Summoned to Spira

Significant event
Summoned to Spira
Description
Transported from Zanarkand to the other world of Spira, joins the journey to defeat Sin.

Reunion and conflict with Jecht

Significant event
Reunion and conflict with Jecht
Description
Conflict with father Jecht is revealed, confronts the truth.

Journey with summoner Yuna

Significant event
Journey with summoner Yuna
Description
Travels with Yuna and others, struggles to defeat Sin.

Secret of his own existence

Significant event
Secret of his own existence
Description
Learns he is a dream existence and resists the fate of disappearance.

Relationships

Jecht

Father

Complex father-son relationship. Deeply involved with Jecht's past and his own fate.

Yuna

Partner

Fateful companion on the journey to defeat Sin together.

Wakka

Teammate

Teammate who supported each other as the team's mood maker.

Lulu

Teammate

Companion providing tactical support.

Kimahri

Teammate

Comrades who trust each other.

Zanarkand's Young Hero

Zanarkand's Young Hero: leader

Media appearances

Final Fantasy X

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2001

Final Fantasy X - Warriors of the Opera House

Movie / Protagonist

2003

Kingdom Hearts II

Game / Supporting

2005

Final Fantasy X Animation

Anime / Protagonist

unknown

Voice cast and creators

Kentaro Ito

Voice actor
Kentaro Ito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original Game Version

James Arnold Taylor

Voice actor
James Arnold Taylor
Language
English
Version or series
English 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

Tidus Figure

Item name
Tidus Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Tidus Keychain

Item name
Tidus Keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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