r/cloudxaerith

2.7K archived posts · Mar 2018 – Sep 2026

Cloud x Aerith | Clerith

r/cloudxaerith

We are the Official Cloud x Aerith | Clerith forum on the internet. The Cloud x Aerith story is one of the most profoundly enduring love stories of the entire Final Fantasy Universe. Theirs is a testament to the power of true love, its' deeply rooted spiritual connection, and that true love never dies.

Created Mar 17, 2018

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This is a subreddit dedicated to the tragic romance between the hero Cloud Strife and the heroine Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII. We consider them to be the canon couple and love their bittersweet story of star-crossed lovers.

######Affiliates

Official Cloud and Aerith forum EST 2005.

Clerith's A Story of a Love on tumblr.

Cloud x Aerith twitter page.

Cloud x Aerith Facebook Group

Cloud x Aerith Discord Server

######Rules

1. No Cloti or Zerith

This subreddit is specifically for fans of CloudxAerith, we do not wish to debate or discuss any other pairing here as this is dedicated to Clerith only. Any pro-Cloti or pro-Zerith art/posts/discussions will be deleted.

2. No Cloud or Aerith bashing

While you are free to discuss negative aspects of their characters, bashing is not tolerated.

3. No flaming or insulting other members

Insults, flaming, and harassment of other members in any manner will also not be tolerated.

4. No disruptive or toxic behavior

Mods may warn for any post that they consider disruptive, harmful, inappropriate, or offensive to the community. Venting and ranting is allowed but witch hunting, baiting will not be tolerated.

######Clerith Facts

Kazushige Nojima identified Cloud and Aerith as lovers in the Japanese, French, and German publications of "Case of Lifestream" [1] [2]
Square Enix said Cloud & Aerith are a tragic love story in three official commercials. [1]
Official Playstation Magazine says Cloud and Aerith are a Tragic love for the PS 20th Anniversary Issue. [1]
Cloud and Aerith were stated to have an affinity for each other. [1]
Cloud and Aerith were said to have a wedding prediction that becomes more painful because Aerith dies. [1]
Square Enix depicts Cloud and Aerith as Bride and Groom, as well as Emperor and Empress in FFT: Airborne Brigade. [1]
Cloud and Aerith's date is CANON. The game's dating point system favors Aerith. [1] [2]
World of Final Fantasy states Aerith is Cloud's taisetsuna hito or important person. [1]
25th Anniversary Ultimania states Aerith is Cloud's aisuru mono or beloved. [1]
Cloud and Aerith were included in the romantic montage section of KH2.8's credits, confirming Sokai & RokuNami as well. [1] [2]

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