Vivi

Timid Boy Black Mage

A black mage boy who appears in Final Fantasy IX, lives in Twilight Town, and also appears in the Kingdom Hearts series. His modest and gentle personality is his charm.

Quotes

  • "I want to believe in my magic!"
  • "It's scary, but I'm going forward."
  • "There must be something I can do too."
  • "If I'm with everyone, it'll surely be okay!"
  • "This flame is the strength of my heart."

Trivia

  • Vivi is one of the most popular characters in FF9.
  • His appearance in the Kingdom Hearts series made him known to fans outside the FF series.
  • The black mage outfit is based on Yoshitaka Amano's design.
  • The characteristic yellow glowing eyes and expression-hiding design are loved by fans.
  • Voice actor Jun Fukuyama has voiced Vivi in Kingdom Hearts since 2012.

Alternate names

Vivi Ornitier Vivi Black Mage Vivi

Tags

Black Mage Final Fantasy Timid Twilight Town Kingdom Hearts Mage Boy Magic Square Enix

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Profile

Species
Humanoid Mage
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears a black robe and pointed hat, with his face covered in shadow and only his yellow glowing eyes visible, the typical black mage appearance. A small boy with a childlike build.
Height
Approximately 120cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Black robe
  • Pointed hat
  • Yellow glowing eyes
Iconic items
  • Magic staff
  • Black mage hat
  • Robe

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Timid
Detailed personality
Shy and worrisome, but possesses a pure and kind heart that summons courage to confront difficulties. Easily feels lonely and has fluctuating self-esteem.
Keywords
  • Timid
  • Kind
  • Pure
  • Sensitive
  • Brave
  • Shy
Motto
Moving forward despite fear
Talents
  • High aptitude for black magic
  • Mana control
  • Instant magic attack power
  • Caring for friends
  • Mental strength to face hardships
Skills
  • Black magic incantation
  • General magic attacks
  • Magic evasion maneuvers
  • Quick judgment
  • Team support
Motivation
To find his own purpose in existence and overcome difficulties together with his friends
Habits
Modest and hesitant speech pattern. Prone to self-loathing.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Tomatoes
Favorite colors
Black, Blue
Hobbies
Stargazing, Magic research
Disliked situations
Conflicts, Coercion
Disliked insects
Bees, Cockroaches

History

Backstory
Originally a character from Final Fantasy IX, debuting as a black mage with vague memories. In the Kingdom Hearts series, he lives in Twilight Town and interacts with other characters.
Debut date
July 7, 2000
Work title
Final Fantasy IX
Media type
Game

Final Fantasy IX Debut

Significant event
Final Fantasy IX Debut
Description
Appears as one of the core story characters as a distinctive black mage.

Kingdom Hearts Series Appearance

Significant event
Kingdom Hearts Series Appearance
Description
Participates in interactions and battles with friends in Twilight Town, adding color to the story.

Growth and Self-Discovery

Significant event
Growth and Self-Discovery
Description
Loved by many fans for his timid yet brave confrontation of difficulties.

Relationships

Jiminy Cricket

Mentor

A source of mental support and advice.

Kingdom Hearts Companions

Teammate

A cooperative relationship fighting together to overcome hardships.

Twilight Town Resident

Twilight Town Resident: unknown

Media appearances

Final Fantasy IX

Game / Protagonist

Released in 2000

Kingdom Hearts

Game / Supporting

Released in 2002

Kingdom Hearts II

Game / Supporting

Released in 2005

Kingdom Hearts III

Game / Supporting

Released in 2019

Voice cast and creators

Jun Fukuyama

Voice actor
Jun Fukuyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Kingdom Hearts series

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice actor
Keiji Fujiwara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Final Fantasy IX

Hironobu Sakaguchi

Creator name
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Role
Original author

Yoshitaka Amano

Creator name
Yoshitaka Amano
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Vivi Figure

Item name
Vivi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Vivi Plush

Item name
Vivi Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Vivi Mobile Wallpaper

Item name
Vivi Mobile Wallpaper
Category
Digital
Availability
Limited

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