Final Fantasy 9 was a MASTERPIECE!

I need to firstly make a HUGE apology for the parts that are missing here (when I was playing through 9 I was very new to making highlights and certain vods got corrupted or expired before I could clip them so I was terribly upset) and on top of that my laptop has been EXPLODING everytime I try to stream or edit recently!
But it is done, not amazing, but I did it!
Thank you to everyone who has been supporting my content creation and Final Fantasy journey, it has been utterly magical so far!
Here's to (fingers crossed) a new PC by the end of this year & More FF memories!
(I'm currently fundraising for a new PC on Twitch through donations, so if you wish to donate towards it or just come morally support me through my laptop struggles I would greatly appreciate it!)
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[@frankielollia]

I want to say sorry for losing some of the best part of the game to Twitch either corrupting the vods or they expired :( when I started 9 I was very new to the vod making aspect of things so I salvaged as much as possible near the end. I appreciate everyone’s support with the channel and Twitch, it has honestly made me so overwhelmingly happy, Thank you!

[@diipadaapa3725]

What I was most interested to see, was your reaction to Steiner finally accepting Zidane after Zidane's mental breakdown. My favorite moment in the game.

[@frankielollia]

@@diipadaapa3725 I adored it. The found resolve he had and acceptance of Zidane was one of my favourite parts about his character. It’s just such a damn shame my vod didn’t save, that whole segment was amazingly done!

[@dtmuffinman]

All good, the You're Not Alone part is legendary but you got the most important part and that is the ending.

[@LouTalksAnimeNow]

As long as you enjoyed the game, that's all that matters. Cheers!

[@DarklordofBarovia]

This was my first rpg ever, I think I was 13 when I played it - that's 20 years ago this year. I still get goosebumps watching videos like this even though I replay it nearly every year. When you realise in the end that Vivi expired, little 12yo me didn't get that back then. A few years later I suddenly got it - sheesh. Thanks for capturing rather well what I went through 20 years ago - I'm glad you enjoyed the game, it will always be my favourite rpg.

[@BitcoinTakeover]

The saddest part about the ending is that Vivi dies without knowing that Zidane is still alive, while Zidane returns without having a clue about Vivi's passing. Their friendship was truly special, yet their last goodbye happened after their battle with Necron. Let that sink in.

[@kylenicholas6362]

Ouch my heart

[@ariannaroncato5361]

If that could help, there Is a manga (idk if Is Canon ) that explains how Vivi's children Born. There Vivi meets kuja Who tells him that Z Is still alive. Is call The F

[@BitcoinTakeover]

@@ariannaroncato5361 Pretty sure that's not canon.

[@ariannaroncato5361]

@@BitcoinTakeover i know, but It was a good way to see the ending

[@OpenSourceSlayer]

You just wrecked me.

[@vdinh143]

I cry every time I read Vivi's letter. Such a good boy. May his memories always be part of the sky.

[@SGTBizarro]

"I'm dual-wielding" with the tissues LOOOOOL!!! This was a fantastic reaction but holy crap I'm dead.

[@anthonylopez9594]

I like how in 9 they flipped the romance dynamic and made the introverted angsty man the extroverted lover boy and he is the one chasing the girl and trying to get her out her serious shell.

[@scarletthecat1491]

Watching Zidane genuinely fall head over heels for Dagger was just o nice to see

[@YugSihtTsuj]

5:02 In Japan, cutting hair short like this is an extremely dramatic gesture. She's symbolically cutting away her old self; making a clean break with her past. In modern Japanese culture, high school girls who want to be drama queens will do this when they realize they'll never be with the boy they like. Here, though, I think Queen Garnet is cutting away the childish princess who only knows how to _look_ like a queen, so she can become a real one. The modern use of the act is humorously referenced by Eiko when she next sees Garnet.

[@JustinBorowski13]

Also wonderful symbolism with the broken sword of Alexandria castle just behind her. Brilliant cinematography there.

[@Nerwrax15]

The perfect kind of ending to a fantasy story, bittersweet but still overwhelmingly happy. Will never stop cherishing this game.

[@ScrewFearMe]

There are many games in the FF franchise that do this so very well.

[@HolyClownFuckarus]

But this one, especially with this song… Melodies of life. I can’t help but bawl my fucking eyes out everytime. For those we loved, lost, had to let go, meeting again one day only in dreams.

[@_UPRC]

The fact that this game's ending can get such a reaction out of people says everything that you need to know about the game.

[@arecord86]

And this is why Vivi is the best ever FF character!!! I’ve played this game for 20 years and still cry at the ending

[@marucinos9714]

YES! It's my favorite game of all times! I love it!

[@numberfreee]

Viví is my avatar on ps network. Great character

[@Paan09]

I like your profil picture

[@vdinh143]

He only lived to be over one year old and yet he had to go through so much. My boy deserved so much more.

[@shinmegamanzx]

And this is why FF9 is the best ff game.

[@redguywins4802]

Her voice as Dagger is so damn good. She should be considered for upcoming FF games... especially a FFIX remake.

[@MrQuay03]

Square used to chunk out hit after hit ff6, 7, 8, 9, 10, chrono trigger, cross, etc. They were all masterpiece of storying tellings. Sadly, new ff focus on combats, dry politics and take 7 years for each entry

[@theroadie1346]

This game had me connect to all the main 8 characters at once. It’s how I discovered who I am, what I’ve been through, what goes against my nature. Without ff9 I wouldn’t be what I’d become and gained what I have now Thank you Frankie Lollia

[@EspirituViejo]

I saw that ending like 10 times and still destroys me.

[@AzurelimitM]

What i love most about this game is how despite its whimsical style compared to the other main entries in FF, it explores some of the heaviest themes. The song at the end "Melodies of life" is probably my favorite theme song from the series

[@papa-g-123]

It took me a few playthroughs to realise it was Vivi speaking at the end, and that he had died, it took me 1 more to realise they have a vivi monument built into alexandria castle at the end. After over 20 years it still breaks my heart, i love this game

[@IronsteffL]

The way you voiced the different characters was beautiful. Thank you! ... ...

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Melodies of Life is just amazing. And Emiko Shiratori sang both the English & Japanese versions for the game.

[@MrOrcshaman]

Tomberry appears "I love them!" 2 minutes later "ARGH RUN AWAY!"

[@biancaarmstrong5097]

Final Fantasy IX will always hold a special place in my heart. This game is still fantastic to this day. I hope FFIX gets an anime or remake someday, this game needs to be loved more

[@jdcreeper8307]

I legit also cried when I saw that ending, seeing your reaction made the tears flow though. FFIX truly is a masterpiece!

[@djlu3011]

FFIX was the perfect final fantasy. I can't wait for the remake.

[@trungle6619]

A Perfect Traditional Final Fantasy

[@violetninja]

"Final Fantasy in space? That's something they haven't done." *Me sipping tea in my Lunar Whale*

[@CT808]

Even after beating this game 20 years ago, this ending still gets me EVERY time I watch it T_T

[@SolPhantasmagoria]

_So this is the third video I've watched with Frankie, and I'm getting the impression she really feels the emotion of these games. It's nice because that, in turn, translates to myself. I wish I could be more in touch like Frankie._

[@TheNuje]

The only thing that stops you from being emotional in public is a false compulsion to be embarrassed for being human. If someone calls me out for tearing up at this ending, I tell them to shut up, and it's over. This game was a beautiful journey for me (I luckily had a friend tell me that the ending was amazing, but didn't tell me what it was).

[@smsanta]

This game gets me every time. This game is so deep an full of emotions from joy to the deepest sadness. It's a pure hidden treasure that people many times oversee. I'm glad u had the opportunity of playing it and enjoy as much as I did. A shame of those lost vods I wish I could see your reaction on Zidane mental break it's a very special character development. Well just as small fact I wanna let you know this is not the end of the road, I encourage you to see some videos that explains very in detail the full plot that is insanely deep and it's not fully well explained in the game. One last thing that you may or may not know is that Vivi is dead a while ago since the reunion in Alexandria RIP Vivi he will live in all our hearts. Cheers from Argentina! Keep going with your content is very good and I like it.

[@Mzrc10]

I'm loving the voice acting for Kuja. Also, when you beat the dragon at the entrance to Memoria and start applauding Queefa, it cut to an ad after you exclaim "Queef" and it cuts off the a and I died.

[@carlos.cr.7139]

Such a beautiful game. The credits song hits pretty hard when you realize garnet's song actually has lyrics.

[@afternoonteagames9776]

This was the first final fantasy that I finished by myself when I was in 7th grade. I had the exact same reaction as you. My eyes were sweaty af. Ninjas cutting onions everywhere.

[@technogale]

You have no idea how much I love your reactions. You made me smile and laugh a lot with them, and with how much you get into your voice acting. These videos were very special, because to me, FFIX is unmatched and my favorite game in the series. It means a lot to me to see there are more people that gets caught in the magical experience that playing that game brings. Thank you for sharing your journey. I wish you the best of luck in getting a new PC!

[@DaiIto-mo5fp]

Oh, Gail, I strongly agree with my most beloved character. With love from Japan, there is no other story of her touching masterpiece. I cried aloud like an adolescent girl even though I was a young man over 20 years old at the time. FF9 is a story that should be told forever.

[@alexd.e7993]

50:30 yep, I had the same reaction when I finished it many years back. FFIX is the best FF, you can't change my mind

[@mten10th67]

I always go back and forth between this one and 8. Both were such a huge part of my life growing up.

[@AF-fo9zv]

In an alternate ending at 51:53, I’ve always imagined Quina being the one leaping into Zidanes arms trolling everyone. 😂😂

[@mdngaming]

Gutted about the corruption.. The part where Zidane forgets himself is amazing and I really wanted to listen to the music 😂😂.. Legit one of the best parts of the game though

[@2ndOfficerCHL]

This is the only game that ever brings a tear to my eye. It means a lot to me to see that it also means a lot to other people. I wish I could have seen the full stream on twitch, because I can tell how much you loved the journey. Great voice acting, btw.

[@miki_mao]

Still my fav FF ending of all time.

[@ChristopherLoBosco]

I come back to these 3 videos every now and then to feel something. There's just something to seeing someone experience a story that matters so much to me like this. Thanks for these amazing videos

[@gideonzz]

Can't believe we went through this game and the name Queefa just became normal to hear at the end... Like, that's not ok, right? Oh who am I kidding 😂

[@delta-red7883]

i just wanna put it right here this is my first ff game i finished and it will always be in my heart forever

[@IsadellaEstelPolanco]

Your voice acting was on point, so good and quite enjoyable. Love your voice acting for Kuja, so good. Girl this game is awesome. Zidane appearing like that at the end after Vivi was talking about him like he was dead cause they did thought he was dead, but that tricked me into them knowing for sure that he was. So when Zidane appears at the end I was shocked. It was a perfect ending, and I love that last song of Memories of life. Such a beautiful song. Glad you liked this precious gem of a game.

[@handono5382]

I played FF8, 13 trilogy, 15, 7 and 9 so far. The 9th is no 1 for me for now. Hopefully XVI will put us a very memorable adventure. Oh, and Frankie. Thank you for sharing your FF9 experience with us. Your voice acting was top notch 10/10. Especially for our boy Vivi 🥺😢

[@manuelgaucin9320]

Just finished the game now in my thirties, once very young didn't even knew English, and today that I understand it all, I was left sobbing 😢 , came to look of someone else had same reaction And yes! Thank you! 😊

[@gbzmr]

That was literally the best reaction to the reveal at the end i've ever seen lol. I also cant' watch this ending without crying still even after all these years and multiple playthroughs

[@loganpriest6029]

You managed to give Kuja the voice of Maximillian Pegasus and Mai Valentine combined together. Absolutely love your interpretations of the voices XD

[@JackArcherX]

Something I've noticed over several replays. Steiner and Beatrix opening the door in that way during the ending could imply that they already knew about Zidane being back. My theory being that only Steiner knew and he told Beatrix right before the play. Which makes me appreciate the evolution of their relationship so much more. They went from being antagonistic to each other to Steiner being the only person Zidane would trust enough to help him make the surprise work for Dagger

[@geoffkannenberg6167]

I’m SO sad face about missing your reaction to “You Are Not Alone”…but splendidly entertaining and lovely work as usual!

[@CosmicAeon]

It's always a joy to relive the experience of this game through someone else's eyes. It's such a classic. Also ironic that FF9 got criticised for looking a bit too cartoony and childish when it was first released, yet it's the one where half the continent dies in wars, every major city gets blown to hell, and the main theme is existential fears of death and what it means to live and die.

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

I agree. I actually always loved the art style. While FFVII tends to be the most popular of the titles and one of my favorite games, I hold this one right up there with it if not a bit higher. Garnet is one of my all time favorite video game characters.

[@ob1slam]

Ahh my all time favourite game. I always come back to this game every couple of years.

[@baymontinn8084]

That is by far the best reaction I have seen from the ZIdane reveal I have ever seen.

[@GoFishy]

I've seen your ffix playthroughs a few times already, but this video I occasionally come back to when I stumble through some Final Fantasy rabbit hole by happenstance, which actually happens quite often. I love ffix dearly, and watching your reactions just brings so much joy. I always laugh and cry along with you through those pivotal moments (and the silly jokes you make, is just). What makes this playthrough wonderful is how much life you bring to these characters. I sincerely consider the acting and the voices as practically canon now. Thank you so much for sharing. I'll probably keep coming back to this video whenever the need or desire arises again to watch the ending. Hopefully that remake comes and you get to finally play Beatrix. Tinkle buddies forever.

[@ZenZenMann_]

I love how honest and open you are with your emotions :)

[@HolyClownFuckarus]

Melodies of life. I can’t help but bawl my fucking eyes out everytime. For those we loved, lost, had to let go, meeting again one day only in dreams.

[@Ps1l0c]

Oh man your little squeal at the end was magic

[@Shiftarus]

Final Fantasy games sure know how to end a story. So many emotions, and you are reminded how grand the adventure was, and how much the characters grew. 10/10 loved your reactions, great editing also!

[@markcorpuz3538]

I came for the part where you start crying, to relieve how i felt when I played this game.

[@dellapj]

Thank you for letting me watch (and cry!) along with your game! Love the voices, and love seeing this story connect with people!

[@StupidSystemus]

That was awesome reliving these when I played this game back then. I played this game with my siblings watching me as the story unfolded and seeing your reactions reminded me of those moments.

[@diegovargasdiego]

Thank you for this, this gave me the confidence to show my favorite and the most unappreciated Final Fantasy to my mother, a beautiful game to cherish for eternity

[@upperkent]

FF9 probably had the best emotional ending in the series. Don't get me wrong, there are others that end emotionally too, but this one ends on a high note. (Except for Vivi I guess, amazing to see your reaction when you finished Vivi's lines and you realized at that exact moment what happened to him).

[@mdngaming]

First time I cried at a game was end of this. I was so excited for Zidane and Aerith (yes I called her Aerith haha) then when you realise Vivi's fate.. Sadder than the ending to ten IMO

[@peakakupo]

Thank you for allowing to relieve the story of my Favorite Final Fantasy game through your experience and voice acting. I found you by searching this game and i found a jewel instead. Seeing your reactions, the ups, the laughs, the moments and your tears towards the end took me back. Thank you for this, who would of though after so many years this story impacts others just as it did my life.

[@DioAngys]

This was the most wholesome thing I have watched in a long time. My inner child rechoiced, such good memories 😊 Thank you. Subscribed 🖤

[@ClockHive]

This is probably the BEST reaction / playthrough / entertaining video of Final Fantasy, I have ever seen. Your are such a cool person and I love how you just done everything with your voice and your feelings. I really saw the joy you have with what you did. I can not put it in words, but your videos and especially this one just made my entire week. Please, please, PLEASE keep it up and stay like you are! Much love.

[@Churroelgiraffe]

i really enjoyed watching you play through this! its my favorite FF and it brought back alot of good memories

[@yasuke3020]

I have been enjoying your content lately. Stumbled across your channel while watching people finish FFX. You are pretty damn funny, and I enjoy seeing people still get into the fantasy RPGs of old. Thanks for your uploads! Also in case no one has told you yet, your Zidane voice could pass for a pretty good kid Trunks from DBZ. One for one.

[@Krim_The_Crow]

Absolute pleasure to see some of your Journey. I have seen so many FF9 playthroughs recently and it warms my heart every time to see people play this absolute classic game in the present, and still be impacted by it as much as I was. It's a shame the "You're not Alone" sequence was lost, but I'm glad to see the ending at least. Thank you for sharing! Oh, and your voice acting is absolute *chef's kiss.* As far as I'm concerned those accents are canon, especially Freya being Irish sounding. Perfect.

[@Walamonga1313]

YES. I subbed just to watch this EDIT: FF IX's soundtrack will never not get me in the feels. I really love this game, it can be both cozy and dark, but most importantly very emotional and thought provoking. Watching or listening always makes me want to play again.

[@kuponk9903]

One of the most beautiful masterpiece. FF9 is my favorite FF ever. And i know why :p

[@guilletrovato9226]

Your soul is beautiful. I have played every ff game there is, and 9 and 10 always break me.

[@TheJamez1972]

Such a great reaction to a great game. I really enjoy watching people play through games that I have played and loved and have emotional reactions that I had.

[@adrianteichert6869]

Hello, i just found your channel when i was very high on acid😵‍💫, and i saw you play that game that give me so many impressions of life, back in the days i was just about 15 or 16 years old. It was so great to watch you react to this game, and i had so much fun with your voice expressions. Especcialy vivi, love your vivi voice🤣 Thank you so much for your humor and all the good memories, i forget a long time ago. Best whishes from germany, your fan adrian

[@choyunel]

It’s such a shame we’d never witness your first time reaction to the best part! Thank you for sharing and allowing us to relive a fantastic game.

[@Eaglebrace]

This game was my childhood, It shaped me to the fantasy, sword & sorcery loving guy i am today. Makes me happy too see people having such blast with this game, also this games makes me never stop sob like a baby everytime lol. Vivi and Quina

[@andrecastanhoxavier5988]

U r amazing Frankie! The 9 is supreme and I loved the way you played it! Many tks from Brazil!

[@jodieblake7398]

Love watching you play this game! You give great voices to all the characters!!

[@TheTribute410]

The way you react to music is what is most fun to watch, even at 3 am. So genuine and you catch everything

[@luuna7626]

Thank you for capturing my reaction to the ending when i played FF9 about 20 years ago now! 😭😭😭

[@TotchiX]

I am sooo incredibly happy to have found your let's play of FF9 ... it is my alltime favourite game and to see you give it so much life and love is just heartwarming. I wish I could watch the entire VOD of the entire game, but sadly Twitch F**** up , it's so sad, because you did such an amazing job in giving them all voices and I would of loved to see your reaction to a few other scenes, that shocked me so much when I played it back in the days. You are an amazing streamer and let's player, and I will surely watch the other FF parts of you as well. Thank you for loving such old, but wonderful games with all your heart and give it another moment to shine, when so many others have already forgotten about them. I somehow am crying every time when you do, because I feel that in my heart! Please keep doing such a wonderful job. Also, you gave them all sooo cute voices, I hope, if there will ever be a remake of this game, that their voices will be as cute as the ones you gave them. Enjoyed every second of this video and the ones before :D greetings~

[@rogerarce8791]

da igual las veces que vea el final, siempre suelto una lagrima, gracias por los videos

[@LoZenith75]

I am watching all your videos and I loved every moment of them. You are amazing!!!!!

[@chadgray6063]

15 out of ten on the voice acting. Phenomenal as always.

[@alexandrert948]

One of the best kuja interpreters I've seen so far, congratulations 👏👏👏

[@Merrinen]

Came for FF9, stayed for voice acting. And cries.

[@mechablaziken1216]

I love your reaction to this game, it was so pure and genuine. I love the emotion you had for this game and how you got invested. This is my favorite final fantasy because the story and characters are so rich. I genuinely enjoyed watching you play through this game. Thank you!

[@jhowardsupporter]

I don't think it was genuine at all. Most of the fights were missing. Everyone was doing very low damage. If you actually played the game you would be dragon cresting your way through the final battles and by the time you farm your 100 Grand Dragons everyone will be doing huge damage. Most people will also use Zidane's thievery thing and Steiner's Shock Break. But I just use Freya, Steiner will hit 9999 on critical hits anyway.

[@stupidiocy]

@@jhowardsupporter errrr huh? I can't tell if you're being silly or if you didn't understand what he meant by "genuine". I'm pretty sure he was referring to her reaction/emotions toward the game, not how she played it. It was clearly a heavily edited version of her live Twitch streams of the game, in which I'm sure she was just going with the story, as opposed to maxing the game and all its content.

[@akumalamprey543]

As much as it saddens me that we were not able to see you experience You Are Not Alone, I wanted to say thank you for reminding me just how wonderful this game is. I am so glad to know that you enjoyed it and the journey that it takes us all on. I was crying alongside with you at the end. Thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories, and for letting us take this journey with you.

[@izaelbarcelos276]

Without a doubt this is the best FF of all time. It's been almost 15 years since I played and I started playing again from watching the videos on your channel A big hug from a subscriber from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Crixus_VIII]

Enjoyed your play throughs! Thanks for uploading.

[@HappyFunRun]

Zindane: Bring my beloved Queefa to me! The audience: (ﾟ⊿ﾟ) wut?

[@The1MrPickle]

I just want to compliment you Frankie on the voice acting. It kind of reminds me of the times I would play FF9 on PS One with my cousin watching. I would do the voices of the characters so she would not be bored. Seeing you doing that brought back quite a bit of memories of me doing that. This was very entertaining. Looking forward to more videos like this. Keep up the awesome work :D

[@delriver77]

I really enjoyed your reactions throughout the game, it's great to see that someone else appreciates such a heartwarming story...this game was my childhood 🙃

[@krunchy1736]

I watched all the vods. Such a great journey and the voice acting truly made me appreciate my favorite game even more! I was sad to see that you didn't get to enjoy the Mognet side quests though.

[@cloud333777]

Ive finished those games when i was a teen, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are still one of the best experience in my life, im so happy to see you enjoying this as well, happy to see the young generation discovering those masterpiece. I think those games are the best ever made, only chono trigger, chrono cross are missing, and personal choice for you, you would love legend of mana, all of them are the golden age of squaresoft, cheers from france

[@MrQuay03]

Ff8 was my first and my favorite. Then I played ff7, Chrono cross, 9, 10.

[@Azramut]

Thank you for such a beautiful reaction, thank you for sharing it, it was wonderful, your narration was magical, your expression when seeing Zidane alive is something I will never forget, I cried with you; I wish I could see your reactions to the other Final Fantasy stories

[@travelbud-dy]

You gave life to one of my favorite games with your amazing VO 😄

[@TheMetalHeadbangger]

The notes that hit right when Garnet jups on Zidanes arms kills me everytime. still my fav FF

[@rebornoreo1752]

Thank you for your fantastic commentary on the game that changed my life the most, as well as pronouncing Zidane properly IMO. Your voices were fantastic and it's great to see someone experience this as I did when I was just a kid. Well done

[@kikichacha2443]

Masterpiece??? YES, indeed. It is a masterpiece. Love your passion for this masterpiece.

[@Spitfire77077]

i don't really watch playthroughs but you have a really fun personality, for old games that I liked a lot too. Great job, keep it up1

[@TMV420]

I've played this game way before I saw your stream...and I'll never be able to call her anything but Queefa now 😂😂😂

[@galeofblades]

Im so upset that I didn't get to see your Alexander reaction! It's my favorite moment in all FF games!!

[@DixonYamada69]

They need to hire you to do all the voices in the remake! My fave FF, thank you lol

[@LuizSPK]

It's the game of my life since i was 11 y'old. Actually i still put my daughters to sleep humming Melodies of Life 'till today.

[@katra777]

This was my first FF ever and my favorite to this day. Love the characters.

[@adrianteichert6869]

And need to say, i cried so hard when i was seeing you crying at the end. i feel you