Final Fantasy X HD Remaster - The Sending in Kilika

Final Fantasy X Yuna Sending scene after Sin destroyed Kilika

[@OHG_Fawx]

20 years later, and Yuna's sending ceremony is still one of the greatest video game cutscenes of all time. The music, the scene composition, the juxtaposition of her beautiful dance against the heartbroken cries of the surviving villagers. Just amazing.

[@1971Corwin]

I agree, and I'd go so far as to say THE greatest.

[@rolandc2361]

Square will never recapture the magic from this scene. This is Final Fantasy, that´s what is all about.

[@nyanmaruunlocked399]

Well they werent that far with FFXV, i mean.. about making a wonderful scene, cuz FFXV had an amazing scene SPOILER: when Noctis meets Luna on the "limbo" after Luna dies and Noctis faints. That scene is incredibly beautiful, just to bad that the games overall story, storytelling and gameplay were crap, but that scene in special was as beautiful as the scenes of FFX (and FFX is my favorite game of all). At least thats what i think.. but i think that maybe the scene im saying can be more comparable to the final scene of FFX since they are both taking farwell in both games, even tho one does it in the middle of the game and the other one in the end.

[@lucasromerova6150]

I totally agree that scene was beautiful, despite Luna's character being well not used that much. That scene... and the ending scenes!

[@belias360]

Nyanmaru Unlocked No. There was nothing artful or great about that scene. Half of it was copied almost scene for scene from Aerith's death. As for their last conversation, it was more of Luna being, yet again Noctis' dedicated waifu with no real personality or wants of her own that has nothing to do with him. The game tried really hard to make players care for someone who did almost nothing, who had zero chemistry with the guy we're supposed to believe she's in love with, when their relationship comes across more as a king and his retainer than two peers. FFXV < FFX.

[@bastrixer]

So true, this kind of scene is what define the serie final fantasy, but they totaly lost it after ff12. Ff13 and all the three parts and ff15 its just to much action than it feels like a fantasy game.

[@danielvutran]

You've got no faith Tadpole

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

One of most beautiful moments in gaming history.

[@jubbelz]

If I remember correctly, tidus said the same thing. "The sending, it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, and I wished I would never have to see it again." The depth behind every moment, even in simple lines as this , couples with masterful voice acting for the first time is what etched this game into our hearts I think.

[@lukehart7225]

Always will be, btw- I want that photo, your thumbnail

[@SibyNied]

I remember playing FF X when I was around 7/8 years old. It was this scene that ultimately captured me and from this moment on I sold my heart to this game and serious. The magic in this simple scene is uncaptered in anything else I've ever seen

[@jayt1077]

Same here. I only bought the game because people on forums recommended it and had a hard time liking it early on because I had no rpg experience. Then this scene took place and I was hooked after that. Still my favorite game.

[@adellethompson9615]

I only tried playing this game because my uncle recommended it for me as I had no rpg experience before (he had to exaplin certain things to me like the sphere grid) and heel thought it would be a simpler way to introduce me to rpg's. I quite liked the game up to this point but when this scene played it turned from "this is an alright game" into " I absolutely love it"

[@Zarolea]

They might do a X-3. If they did remake the original, and changed anything in the plot, I imagine that it will be something closer to the original idea, where Tidus was unsent, rather than being an aeon. I also heard they're trying to link the X and VII universes together.

[@Zarolea]

They might do a X-3. If they did remake the original, and changed anything in the plot, I imagine that it will be something closer to the original idea, where Tidus was unsent, rather than being an aeon. I also heard they're trying to link the X and VII universes together.

[@TheListening922]

It was this scene and the Lake Malcania scene for me that sold me on this series. Around the same age too!!!

[@DjuraValtr]

I swear this game made me feel like i was actually living in a fantasy while playing the game. Really hope they make a remake version like how they're doing it with VII.

[@tinychamberz]

they would only destroy it.

[@TheVelociraptor15]

Visually, FFX still holds up after 20 years. Perhaps in 20 more years will a remake be possible.

[@TriaMaxwell]

@kokam2 I'd like an X-0. Jecht, Auron and Braska's mission

[@TriaMaxwell]

@kokam2 X3 must never be

[@ElShogoso]

After playing VII remake you might want to reconsider that lmao

[@Chernobog2]

Probably the saddest detail about this scene is the woman at 1:33 falling to her knees. Earlier, when Sin attacks Kilika, she was holding a baby, and now it's nowhere to be seen... Yevon claims Sin is punishment for the sins committed by the people of Spira, but what sins could a baby be guilty of?

[@FreeSpeech23]

I think it is a punishment for the mother by taken her Baby for her Sin that she committed. Losing someone you Love is the worse Thing that could happen to somebody who sinned. Good eye for Details, i absolutely forgot about this.🤝🏻

[@dakotastein9499]

Come to think of it there were quite a few children in the opening scene and I didint catch any amongst the grievers...worst yet more that a few of those caskets were quite small.

[@sleepysartorialist]

Just started replaying this. When I was a child, this didn't hit the same. No one I cared for had died yet. That's no longer the case. This ACTUALLY hurts now. Especially having converted to Buddhism. It means a lot more and it's DEEPLY PAINFUL. Actually made me sob.

[@left_high_kick]

I looked this video up today thinking about my brother who passed away from cancer in November. He was a huge FF fan, as am I. This hits very different now. It was always a beautiful scene but when viewed with sorrow in your heart it will bring you to tears. I was going to post something until I saw that you already said what I wanted to say, so instead I want you to know that I hope you and your family are doing OK.

[@arbsan8366]

This is forever one of the best cinematic scenes in any video game to me. So beautiful

[@teragram38crows49]

Most iconic scene of FFX.

[@victormatavercosa]

The very logo is this scene because it's soooo good!

[@hush4522]

For all who are seeing this scene out of context, this is effectively a funeral. All those orbs leaving the caskets, those are souls. Unlike our world, souls often need to be pushed, or sent, from the living plane. Otherwise, they become monsters known as fiends and rise again to terrorize those still living.

[@lavinder11]

It's not unlike our world at all.

[@PrismOpal64]

@@lavinder11my guy who do you know is dead and coming back to attack the living as monsters lol

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

​@PrismOpal64 that happened to my buddy Eric once. He got better though.

[@Dreday-dp1jp]

My grandmother passed away today she watched my uncle and I play this game she loved this scene

[@NostalgiaPS1]

My fellings for you Man! Is never easy to lost a loved one

[@Dreday-dp1jp]

@@NostalgiaPS1 thank you it's really not even when you see it coming

[@hush4522]

(Takes my hat off and places it over my chest) my condolences for your loss.

[@Dreday-dp1jp]

@@hush4522 thank you I appreciate that

[@tharchandran3709]

It's impossible to watch this scene without crying.

[@axelvoss9653]

"I never wanted to see it again."

[@Taikofan04]

This is genuinely chilling, got to this part yesterday and there’s something about this that makes it genuinely one of my favorite moments of any game I’ve played. It might be the music, yunas dance, the crying of the citizens, or the visuals but something made just sit there in sheer aw with silence and made me become emotional (which I usually don’t become when playing games except in a few instances like this one), thank you square

[@captainpipsqueak9223]

Also, if the spirits aren't sent to the Farplane, the person eventually becomes a monster. _Every monster you ever fought in the game used to be somebody_ .

[@ReelRai]

I can't remember how old I was when I saw this scene at my friend's place. But I still remember it well. I had never been big on video games before and didn't even know what FF was. And after this scene, I was sold. And to this day I think FFX is one of the greatest pieces of art I've ever experienced, and it sold me on the thought that video games can be so much more than just a fun way to kill time.

[@rask624]

Three scenes that made me cry in this game. The sending, Yuna and Tidus kissing, Tidus’ disapeared

[@Lover0fKings]

What always gets me is Yunas speech in the stadium at the end

[@adellethompson9615]

Only 3???? I cry at the following scenes 1. The sending in kilika 2. When tides gets told that yuna will die when she summons the final aeon 3. The scene in macalania woods (after bevelle) 4. When tides listens to yuna's sphere on Mt gagazet 5. Tidus disappearing 6. Yuna's speech in the stadium

[@Cloudsouth]

Yea.. its been what... 18yrs? since this games release?... Holy shit... about that. Rather not think about it. But this game still pulls all the emotion out of me.

[@rask624]

Absolutely i agree with you guys,, yunas speech at the stadium gets me an emotion, spirit and new hope about a better life. I believe that tidus still exist somewhere and somehow. And yes, square made the sequel that brought us smile in FFX-2

[@aeroblu2002]

I wished there would never be a next time No more people being killed by Sin...No more sendings for Yuna Everyone just stood there watching her...It was strange...and somehow...horrifying I never wanted to see it again

[@diamandis07]

my favorite part in the whole game! yuna is so graceful

[@aimeeweaver8364]

Not sure what made me look this up just now, but one thing is certain - it’s the most beautiful cut scene in any game I’ve ever seen, and I will never not cry.

[@FinalFirebrand]

The last great gift Sakaguchi-sama was able to provide us before he was unceremoniously ejected from the company.

[@kengamingd2438]

I wish Square Enix had retouched this scene and HD'd the crap out of it so it would stand the test of time for another decade or more. Such a beautiful scene; fills me with happiness, sadness and nostalgia for probably my favorite game I ever played.

[@chrislambert9903]

It will stand the test of time for me

[@kengamingd2438]

@@chrislambert9903 Dont get me wrong, it does for me aswell. I just wish they tweaked it a bit. Still gives me goosebumps. FFX is funny enough the first game I ever finished. I had never realized it till much later. But I would start a game and then get pretty much to the end and never finish it. FFX I played till I got ever last item and all the ultimate weapons. Its a timeless classic. :). By far the best story in a game I have ever played.

[@electrictroy2010]

Square has the original files stored somewhere. They can just retouch the art (more details) & rerender in 4K

[@kengamingd2438]

@@electrictroy2010 I would very much like that to happen. I guess that what I was meaning with my original comment :).

[@elvickRULES]

The scene? It's fine. The game? It could've used more work it looks worse than PS2. :/ So many goofy design differences and issues. I would've rather than did a 1:1 remake with graphics that match the CG. But given how awful X-3 audio drama was and how they couldn't help make some dumb meta sequel in the "remake" of FFVII, I'd rather they just release the game in an emulator and not touch anything. Maybe fix the one line of dialog where it's the wrong character saying it.

[@naveriie]

I have lost so much recently and even beyond that, this helps me cleanse and pass the grief. This game hits us differently as we get older, truly.

[@DrKirstie]

My 10 year old self was so amazed by this and my 31 year old self wants to cry seeing this again

[@sydposting]

My 10 year old self liked pretending I was Yuna, dancing with a stick on the lakeshore. My 31 year old self cries because I recognize the subtext and greater significance beyond "this looks cool/pretty" now. It holds up *so* well.

[@leelthelful]

Its cool how you can hear ifrit and valefore singing while yuna dances

[@digifreak90]

Just saying, in my personal opinion, this is one of the most beautiful video game cutscenes ever.

[@darkestbeforedawn09]

The actual moment when I fell in love with the game. With Yuna.

[@undead9999]

Yep, 20 years later, still hits right in the feels.

[@AmberTurdsShittyBedsheet]

Still my favorite scene from any Final Fantasy game I ever played, hands down. Chills every single time I see it.

[@dakotastein9499]

God imagine being charged with presiding over a job like this...to see so many heartbroken poeple watch you send thier loved ones away..men,woman or gid forbid,even children whose lives got cut short.

[@jendlti]

You wouldn't believe how powerful this is way back at 2002. Sold too many PS2's in my country, lol.

[@masterkc]

This was the 1st final fantasy for the ps2. People had just jumped from ps1 to this.....and were completly blown away. The graphics and soundtrack was truly next level, also the 1st ever voice acting in a final fantasy game.

[@mahmudfarizuddin]

This defines Final Fantasy X. Happy 20th anniversary.

[@Cloudsouth]

Man I loved this game so much. 7, 8 and 9 are special obviously along with others, especially as 7 was my 1st game and first one I completed back in 97/98. But FFX was a fucking master piece. Playing it again in the remaster was fun as hell and I won't ever forget how it made you really get into the story and scenario. The emotion, feeling the need to do what they were setting out to do. I miss it, never commited to a game as much as I did FFX. I loved FFX-2 but in a different way. Was awesome. Not a fan of some of the sequel tales though. Parts of them anyways.

[@Tadziothx]

This is one of the best videogames scenes in history by most videogames reviews

[@johndo9165]

Yuna went full Jesus

[@peelsreklaw]

@@lucasmoreirasantos8377 He came back from the dead...I have a feeling she would send him.

[@eternasapphiremoon81]

I sorta wish they showed the whole dance of this....I'm looking to do this in a possible cosplay contest...

[@vilheim9508]

@Charlie Reeder How about you fuck off and let people do what they want to do.

[@shinosaa7786]

I'm considering it too!

[@super88cloud]

@scanny your comment is pure cringe crap

[@Boyzby]

@scanny Telling someone to man up and calling them a bitch. Sounds like you need to take your own advice. lol

[@tabthecabbit3354]

This scene always has me bawling. It's sad, but the score is super memorable, and the imagery is just gorgeous.

[@azzimaz]

If FFX was remade today, it would be absolutely amazing to witness this iconic scene again in Unreal 5 😍 THIS scene was wht made me realize ok FF10 is something else 😍

[@aydanrzayeva6210]

Одна из величайших сцен в истории игровой индустрии, где все понятно без слов…

[@PhantomGhost25]

This scene at least for me was the most powerful, and dramatic scene in the game and even looking at it now 20 years later still holds true. SQUARE really outdid themselves here and they put a lot of big budget movies to shame with the emotion, magic, and scenery here. Tidus look of amazement as he was watching Yuna made it even more special.👍🏿👏🏿

[@islandbeast848]

Solid Final Fantasy scene there

[@lisaferguson928]

The first time that i watched this scene it blew my mind!!!

[@DonatelloKavehrsace]

One of the scenes that made me love ffx

[@SigynRegn]

Best thumbnail ever you did here.

[@dactylionpriest]

Now imagine Lord Braska doing this :)

[@romusa10]

Imagine Seymour

[@jamesvega6813]

apparently all sendings are different but omg xD

[@electrictroy2010]

Probably just stood there & said “Go home!” and the souls left from sheer fright.

[@alexs_music_lab]

i get shivers and nearly cry every time i see this scene. video games are a form of art.

[@halcyontri9527]

Dawnbringer and nightbringer soraka reminded me of this

[@sofisilva9558]

The comment I was looking for.

[@jalinrabei2424]

Today, as a Shaman, i understand every moment in this scene ❤️

[@machorecio5424]

Beautiful and so sad :(

[@powerniman]

Awesome scene

[@arbrawlchamp]

So that's where the inspiration for the White Mage's Assize animation came from.

[@jetpxz]

this is THE FINAL FANTASY

[@Wholesome_Mystic]

Love this scene from the game energy unmatched

[@MagdalenaTheremin]

I think it is the best song in this game. Ok I haven't played this game and haven't listen to more songs from its soundtrack. I've just stucked here. This song is magical. I want to listen it all the time.

[@alexwinkler8715]

Literally my favorite final fantasy cut scene

[@BrunoHarvelot]

The only scene in my entire life that makes me cry 😢... Fr..

[@digidork4]

Still gives me chills. The most emotionally hard hitting moment in any FF ever. More impactful than Aeris's death.

[@DarkMuu666]

I think her death is impactful, but I have to say it overshadows the big guy puncher, which was Cloud's truth. I do think because of the cinematography, this was a major gut puncher of the PS2 era

[@ChoiShi0822]

I remember first seeing this cutscene as a child in the original game(don't come at me, I feel so old already even though I'm only 19😭😭), and it was the first thing I'd ever seen from the game aside from the Blitzball gameplay(still enraging and I still suck at that lol). To this day, it's still my favorite FFX scene, and I'll never get tired of watching it. I see exactly why Tidus was so enraptured and couldn't tear his eyes away, and I can relate to it. And mayhaps I cry from time to time when I watch it🥺

[@yongduckkim1530]

이 게임은 안해보고 뮤비로만 봤던 장면인데 어떤 의미가 있는건가요? 의식 같은건가요? 궁금해요~ 노래랑 컷이랑 너무 좋네요~

[@tranceislove4935]

I love this game the best story game in the franchise of final fantasy ❤️

[@willglover418]

Avatar 2 actually brought me back here. So many reminiscent scenes of ff10 and 15 in avatar 2

[@blueknife7747]

I wonder if male summoners like Braska and Seymour also have to perform the same dance. Would be interesting to see.

[@aelis333]

My favourite ffx scene ❤

[@anime_mythology_tv17]

classic series

[@philiptucker6119]

Meg Ryan was phenomenal in this game

[@nintendorakyamato1859]

Yuna is the best waifu

[@user-mg7et4vv5m]

i really hope the remake for this game is true I cant imagine what these scenes would look like with todays graphics

[@jakpanzestuwlaz992]

2024 its still epic !

[@dannystuivenberg1195]

My gosh, this cutscene aged well

[@theadversary]

does anyone know the music that plays just before this scene in another cutscene? It happens after the Sin attack and is all cutscene music, it has a more modern almost vaporwave sound to it.

[@willianaugusto5431]

Gelaar Veer sight of spira

[@theadversary]

willian augusto nope it's a different one but thanks for responding, I'll have to keep digging for it.

[@willianaugusto5431]

Found it!

[@willianaugusto5431]

I think it's called wandering flame

[@theadversary]

willian augusto bingo thank you!

[@segafan1316]

Yuna is jesus christ

[@fubukifangirl]

Didn't look any different from the original.

[@osomenchu2]

+fubukifangirl la canción de fondo es un poco diferente, esta tiene arreglos algo extraños.

[@robertmooney8858]

I sent this to someone once.. to aid their journey with someone

[@straluxor88]

💜

[@drewm3807]

This is the Final Fantasy counterpart to the Binary Sunset in the original Star Wars, except that the art and music style is romantic rather than classical.

[@gothnerd887]

After Sin is defeated, does Yuna still have to do the Sending Ritual?

[@gigiragdoll6550]

❤️

[@thatguyluke242]

So after sin was destroyed and there were no more summoners how were people sent?

[@belias360]

Sending and summoning are two different arts, and there were still Yevonites around after Sin died, so they likely kept performing Sendings. They just couldn't use aeons anymore, is all.

[@mymagicloulou4394]

That Guy Luke well, even if sin is destroyed, summoner can be exist, cos the only thing people worry about is monsters, but I don't think it's gonna be problem, with that lots people hunting monster right and left. I don't play much ff12.

[@vampsith]

People die, and Yuna dances

[@SCFILTERCOVER]

I wonder if donna was the one who performed the sending

[@alexandredominique5176]

Hope they make a remake😀😀😀😀

[@gabrielsango3828]

*L'esotérique* c'est un peu *technique* mais c'est justement *dans la technique que la sincérité se vérifie* :)

[@tiago_s_]

People die and Yuna dance 😭💀

[@TCEricTV]

Ancient Histiry Dogg, Shit Is 100 Real

[@browserflowers]

goat

[@darkstarXSI]

The last amazing final fantasy, anything after this doesn't count in my book, maybe XII...

[@lesterpadilla2220]

I think...ive got this Aerith - FF7 Rebirth

[@flyingthundergod9585]

I'm only here for the music, about to sample this masterpiece

[@Marcell2aG]

“People die, and Yuna dances.” 😢

[@nicksjamin1]

this game is why I never went to Catholic church again.

[@victormatavercosa]

Sure... Game is all about churches, huh?

[@victormatavercosa]

@@energypuns sure... one must be so naive and gullible to go by teen's fiction stories.

[@oliversedgwick7236]

@@victormatavercosa this game wasn't about churches, it showed a dark side to blindly following religion and how people in charge are corrupt.

[@jamesvega6813]

@@oliversedgwick7236 to be fair if you really think about it.... the entire series is about Killiing God or some one who ascended to become a god xD

[@ThrussyJuice]

@@victormatavercosa one must be pretty naive and gullible to swallow crap from some "holy book".

[@blusterynebula3297]

repeat

[@elaineoh3984]

Now imagine Donna dancing like this to perform the sending.

[@hoangvoinh3165]

Soraka is that you?

[@DanTheMan33088]

Am I the only one who thinks Yuna is hot?

[@haolihfaioefh]

Remastered the game, but they still didn't fix Yuna's damn shadow being out of sync with her movements at 0:56..... That's been bugging me ever since the game first came out all those years ago. ¬_¬

[@adellethompson9615]

I never noticed that. You have good eyes.

[@shizukagozen777]

Who cares ?

[@MedJayParis]

This scene is legendary, so beautiful, so moving…it makes me cry every time. 🤍

[@aimeeweaver8364]

Not sure what made me look this up just now, but one thing is certain - it’s the most beautiful cut scene in any game I’ve ever seen, and I will never not cry.