The Worst Fathers in Final Fantasy

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- By Bex Prouse

Father's Day in the UK is on the 16th of June, so what better way to celebrate it than by discussing the absolute worst fathers in the Final Fantasy series? You may have seen my article on the Worst Mothers in Final Fantasy in Issue 173, but now it's finally the Dads turn. So, let's get to it!

Warning in advance, we'll have some spoilers ahead for several Final Fantasy games over the years. So, read ahead at your own risk!

Tellah

Final Fantasy IV

I admit, Tellah isn't outright the worst father, but he was an asshole. While he loved his daughter, Anna, he absolutely couldn't stand her fiance, Edward. So, Anna ended up running away with Edward, because heaven forbid his daughter be in a relationship with a bard. When Anna takes some arrows intended for Edward to save him, she ends up mortally wounded and dies, but not before hearing her father call her fiancé a spoony bard. Then he dedicates the rest of his time to revenge, but honestly, if he just didn't hate Edward so much, Anna would most likely still be alive.

Gau's Father

Final Fantasy VI

When Gau was born, his mother died in childbirth, and so Gau was left alone in the wilderness because Gau's dad hated his son so much for apparently killing his wife. Years later, when Gau meets his father for the first time, Gau's dad denies that he ever had a son. Naturally, everyone else is pissed about this, but Gau is surprisingly chill and just glad that his father's okay. This is a testament to Gau because, wow, his dad's a dick.

Professor Hojo

Final Fantasy VII