Zack Fair

SOLDIER's Hero

The protagonist of the ''Final Fantasy VII'' prequel and Cloud's best friend. An elite SOLDIER with a bright and straightforward personality.

Quotes

  • All right!
  • Life is short—let's fight without regrets!
  • I'll protect your dream.
  • This is the end for me. I'm leaving the rest to you.

Trivia

  • Key character who holds the story's secrets as Cloud's best friend.
  • The Buster Sword is an iconic weapon inherited by Cloud.
  • Appears in numerous spin-offs and media due to popularity.
  • English name is Zack Fair, but 'Zeks' is more familiar to Japanese fans.
  • Deeply involved in the mystery of Cloud's memories in the original FFVII.

Alternate names

Zack Fair ゼクス ザックス

Tags

Final Fantasy FFVII Zack Fair Cloud's best friend SOLDIER Square Enix Playable character Hero RPG

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 22

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black hair and slightly long, with a unique hairstyle similar to spiky blond hair. Energetic and toned physique. Distinctive blue eyes.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Spiky blond hair
  • Toned muscular build
  • Blue eyes
Iconic items
  • Buster Sword (Replica)
  • SOLDIER Uniform
  • Earring

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Bright
Detailed personality
Cheerful and positive, caring for comrades with a strong sense of responsibility. Possesses the courage to face difficulties head-on without fleeing. Strong sense of justice, and treats Cloud like a little brother.
Keywords
  • Bright
  • Brave
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Loyal to friends
  • Sense of justice
  • Positive
Motto
Overcome difficulties positively
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Physical abilities
  • Leadership
  • Tactical eye
  • SOLDIER special abilities
Skills
  • Buster Sword handling
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Machine operation
  • Tactical judgment
  • Teamwork
Motivation
To be recognized as a SOLDIER and fight for comrades and the world.
Habits
Catchphrase 'All right!'
Favorite foods
Moogle bun, Mint candy
Hobbies
Training, Interacting with comrades
Favorite colors
Blue, Silver
Disliked situations
Danger to loved ones, Injustice
Disliked foods
Overly spicy food

History

Backstory
Zack Fair is an elite SOLDIER squad member and the object of Cloud's admiration. He grew up with strong aspirations from childhood and participated in various battles. In a fateful event, he entrusts his dreams and will to Cloud.
Debut date
February 11, 2005
Work title
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Media type
Game

SOLDIER Promotion

Significant event
SOLDIER Promotion
Description
Promoted to SOLDIER 1st Class, his dream since childhood.

Meeting with Cloud

Significant event
Meeting with Cloud
Description
Meets his best friend and future protagonist Cloud, treating him as a little brother.

Fateful Battle

Significant event
Fateful Battle
Description
Suffers fatal wounds in battle against Shinra troops and entrusts his power to Cloud.

Relationships

Cloud Strife

Best friend

Entrusted his will and dreams to Cloud, supporting his growth.

SOLDIER

SOLDIER: leader

Shinra Company

Shinra Company: unknown

Media appearances

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2007

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Game / Supporting

Released in 2020

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Anime / Cameo

2005

Voice cast and creators

Mamoru Miyano

Voice actor
Mamoru Miyano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Crisis Core / Advent Children

Kyle Herbert

Voice actor
Kyle Herbert
Language
English
Version or series
Crisis Core

Square (now Square Enix)

Creator name
Square (now Square Enix)
Role
Original author

Katsuya Terada (original concept), Tetsuya Nomura (FFVII series)

Creator name
Katsuya Terada (original concept), Tetsuya Nomura (FFVII series)
Role
Character designer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation studio

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Zack Figure

Item name
Zack Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Buster Sword Replica

Item name
Buster Sword Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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