Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Years in the making, fans of Square-Enix's Final Fantasy VII get the sequel they've been yearning for. Instead of giving an all text based outline of Advent Children, we've done one better. There are nearly 200 screenshots from the movie, plus an outline of the plot. Be warned from this point on there are MANY SPOILERS. If you don't want anything to be spoiled, don't read this article! You can always pick up the Japanese release or wait for the US release.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children involves the mystery known as Geostigma. Those exposed to Jenova in the past have begun to contract this mysterious disease, for which there is no cure. One boy in particular who's close to Marlene, Denzel, has contracted this terrible disease. In the meantime past the events of the game Cloud has been off hanging around Aerith's church and running Strife Delivery Service with Tifa. Tifa who's manning the phones gets a call from Reno, who urgently needs to speak to Cloud. When Cloud gets the message on his cell phone he's attacked by the new villain Kadaj and his gang. A motorcycle battle begins with Cloud matching his blade with shadow monsters and Kadaj's group. Cloud breaks away from the trio and heads off to meet the Turks. He's greeted by Reno, Rude and Rufus. Rufus requests Cloud to be his bodyguard as he goes out to fix the problems Shinra caused in the world. Meanwhile Tifa and Marlene enter Aerith's church to find Cloud's bandage. They discover that Cloud is also sick with Geostigma, though he hasn't told anyone. Tifa doesn't get a moment's peace as one of Kadaj's gang members enters the church. Tifa fights to protect Marlene and when she thinks she's won, Marlene gets kidnapped. So why is Kadaj doing all of this? To get resurrect "mother" and collect all of her cells. When Kadaj does this he will begin the reunion. After arriving to Aerith's church Cloud finds an unconscious Tifa. He rushes to her, but Geostigma takes over. Cloud also passes out and has a dream about Aerith, where he asks for her forgiveness. While the two are dozing Kadaj gathers all of the children with Geostigma with the promise of a cure. The Turks bring Cloud and Tifa to a nearby inn. Although Cloud doesn't stick around long when he hears the children are gone. He grabs his bike and heads to the forgotten capital, Ajit.