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Final Fantasy Lost Stranger #2
Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, Vol. 2
Shogo and his party continue their trek up the mountain. At the summit, the dragon that killed his sister awaits. The group's perseverance has earned them a spot on the raid team, but the respect of Randolph, the raid's leader, is another matter entirely. All is silent... and then suddenly, the dragon is upon them. Throwing caution to the wind, the adventurers pelt the creature with arrows, spells, and strikes, but their efforts are in vain. In an instant, the team is decimated. Randolph orders the few who escape the beast's wrath to retreat, but one man remains, standing tall amid the falling snow...
230 pages, Paperback
First published May 22, 2018
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July 24, 2020
Per gli appassionati di ff è davvero un bel manga. La storia si sta piacevolmente complicando!
March 17, 2019
in which a cat and a Moogle have a conversation:
m: kupo!
c: nyaaa
m: kupo!
c: nyaaa
July 31, 2019
...I think I'm done, the size of the "gag boobs" one of the Magus Sisters has is just...it looks super heckin' WEIRD, and I hate it. The story isn't good enough for me to want to put up with it, and I have literally hundreds of other books I need/want to read, so lol byeeeee~
February 9, 2021
More FF fan service and huge boobs. I’m talking, so big her back would snap and she’s basically naked...
Plot doesn’t advance too much and it’s definitely hitting the tropes
Plot doesn’t advance too much and it’s definitely hitting the tropes
February 27, 2025
Shogo continue avec son groupe d'aventurer la traque du dragon qui a tué sa soeur. Mais le groupe est-il de taille face à une telle menace ?
Un deuxième tome sympathique. Toujours sans être exceptionnel, le fan en moi lit sans déplaisir cette série. Evidemment on est loin d'autres mangas beaucoup plus prenants mais cela reste une lecture correcte.
J'ai particulièrement apprécié la tournure que prennent les références aux autres épisodes de Final Fantasy dans ce tome. J'ai l'impression que ce tome est par exemple particulièrement tourné vers Final Fantasy IV, comme par exemple avec l'affrontement contre le dragon qui est du même style qu'un boss dudit jeu, ce qui sert à notre héros. C'est du fan service pur et dur, mais, je ne vais pas mentir, c'est aussi un peu pour ça qu'on achète ce type de manga je pense plutôt que pour son scénario.
Un deuxième tome sympathique. Toujours sans être exceptionnel, le fan en moi lit sans déplaisir cette série. Evidemment on est loin d'autres mangas beaucoup plus prenants mais cela reste une lecture correcte.
J'ai particulièrement apprécié la tournure que prennent les références aux autres épisodes de Final Fantasy dans ce tome. J'ai l'impression que ce tome est par exemple particulièrement tourné vers Final Fantasy IV, comme par exemple avec l'affrontement contre le dragon qui est du même style qu'un boss dudit jeu, ce qui sert à notre héros. C'est du fan service pur et dur, mais, je ne vais pas mentir, c'est aussi un peu pour ça qu'on achète ce type de manga je pense plutôt que pour son scénario.
January 26, 2024
I loved playing the final fantasy games growing up and reading this story now just feels like heaven and brings me so much nostalgia. I love how there is an element from every final fantasy game that there has been. I am loving this story and I can say that this will probably be one of my favourite manga series.
January 27, 2020
i like this manga~
detail and the best art~
i like main character and party....
the best manga fantasy
detail and the best art~
i like main character and party....
the best manga fantasy
March 9, 2020
Segunda parte, excelente historia que va más dirigida a la acción. Sin embargo, sentí que hubo un lapso flojo en la narrativa que le resta ritmo.
January 12, 2022
Plot - 5 ⭐
Character - 5 ⭐
Writing Style - 5 ⭐
World Building - 5 ⭐
Art - 5 ⭐
Cover - 5 ⭐
Overall - 5 ⭐ / 5 ⭐
Character - 5 ⭐
Writing Style - 5 ⭐
World Building - 5 ⭐
Art - 5 ⭐
Cover - 5 ⭐
Overall - 5 ⭐ / 5 ⭐
May 11, 2021
Nostalgic, yet unpredictable
I love the recurring elements of final fantasy. This series digs deep into the franchise and its elements, and I always get a warm feeling in my chest when Shogo finds a new element of FF that can save his hide :)
And yet, nothing in the story is predictable, and it doesn't feel old or cliched in the slightest. Shogo's adventure is unique, and I really want to see what happens next n.n
I love the recurring elements of final fantasy. This series digs deep into the franchise and its elements, and I always get a warm feeling in my chest when Shogo finds a new element of FF that can save his hide :)
And yet, nothing in the story is predictable, and it doesn't feel old or cliched in the slightest. Shogo's adventure is unique, and I really want to see what happens next n.n
December 28, 2021
The world is getting bigger with many Final Fantasy games refferences.
December 19, 2024
Literally I was the Leo DiCaprio pointing at the screen meme when shogo brought up kain and Cecil as to how to beat the mist dragon. I was losing it. Docking a lot of points for the "outfits" the magus sisters wear!
September 20, 2020
Absolutely loved it!
This time some people from my favourite FF game even turned up 😍
This time some people from my favourite FF game even turned up 😍
April 16, 2026
Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, created by Hazuki Minase, art by Itsuki Kameya
Volume 1:
Shogo Sasaki, a Square Enix planner who dreams of creating his own Final Fantasy game. After he and his sister Yuko, who works in the company’s sales division, are killed in an accident outside the building, Shogo awakens in a world that feels both new and unmistakably like the Final Fantasy universe. Injured and confused, he’s found by Sharuru Linkingfeather, a white mage who nearly exhausts herself healing him. With her odd group of adventurers, Shogo searches for Yuko and eventually finds her in a nearby town. Their reunion ends in tragedy, driving Shogo toward a single goal: seeking the legendary spell spoken of only in fables—the magical spell called Life.
Volume 2:
Shogo and his companions continue their search for the legendary spell Life, trying to determine how to even begin finding it. They quickly realize that without enough Gil, cash, no one of importance will share information. Unknowing of them, the creature responsible for their earlier tragedy carries a massive bounty—but they’re far too weak to face it. Refusing to give up, Shogo discovers he possesses a unique ability: Libra, which allows him to analyze the hidden properties of objects. Though it doesn’t work on people or monsters, he learns to push this power further, identifying not just what items are but what effects they can produce. Using this insight, he combines materials to create powerful tools, giving his party—and the guild supporting them—the means to finally stand a chance.
The producers of the first two titles, Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, did an amazing job at creating character background and deep emotion. From bonding with friends to dealing with grief, the series only continues to build meaning. On the other hand, some frames could have been drawn to better fit a wider audience. It's still appropriate for a teenage audience, just some suggestive content that barely puts it out of the age range of younger children. Because of Square Enix's amazing job with the characterization and art, I would definitely give this series a big thumbs up. I'd love to recommend this saga to readers who love both heartfelt and heart-wrenching drama with tons of action.
A Second Look
Reading these volumes a second time after playing many Final Fantasy games and titles helped me bring together the many scattered references throughout the series. To list a few of these: Yoko Sasaki, the first name of Shogo's sister, is also the same first name as a very famous song creator for Square Enix, Yoko Shimora. A more in-action version of this happens in volume 1. Whenever Duston—the black mage in Sharu's party—cooks food as a talent of his, his character closely resembles Ignis Final Fantasy XV. Ignis doubles as the prince's caregiver, knife-skilled protector, but comicly well-known chef, due to his goal to achieve a food perfect for his soon-to-be king. Until I read this book for the 1st time, I didn't realize that some parts of the classic games I played were implemented until reopening it because of my curiosity. One good example of this is when I read in the book about a spell called Araise, a spell to revive fully, and I didn't know what it was. Little did I know, I used it without noticing in classic titles like Final Fantasy VII. Looking back at it again, I give myself a small chuckle when I see the name of that iconic spell.
To wrap things up, I am proud of the work that Square Enix has put into their entire franchise. This saga is a result of Square Enix implementing both new and classic elements into an experiment—like many of their titles—to create a masterpiece. I am excited to see what later installments of the series have in store for you and me. Thank you, Square Enix, for creating an amazing book series and an ever-growing franchise.
Volume 1:
Shogo Sasaki, a Square Enix planner who dreams of creating his own Final Fantasy game. After he and his sister Yuko, who works in the company’s sales division, are killed in an accident outside the building, Shogo awakens in a world that feels both new and unmistakably like the Final Fantasy universe. Injured and confused, he’s found by Sharuru Linkingfeather, a white mage who nearly exhausts herself healing him. With her odd group of adventurers, Shogo searches for Yuko and eventually finds her in a nearby town. Their reunion ends in tragedy, driving Shogo toward a single goal: seeking the legendary spell spoken of only in fables—the magical spell called Life.
Volume 2:
Shogo and his companions continue their search for the legendary spell Life, trying to determine how to even begin finding it. They quickly realize that without enough Gil, cash, no one of importance will share information. Unknowing of them, the creature responsible for their earlier tragedy carries a massive bounty—but they’re far too weak to face it. Refusing to give up, Shogo discovers he possesses a unique ability: Libra, which allows him to analyze the hidden properties of objects. Though it doesn’t work on people or monsters, he learns to push this power further, identifying not just what items are but what effects they can produce. Using this insight, he combines materials to create powerful tools, giving his party—and the guild supporting them—the means to finally stand a chance.
The producers of the first two titles, Final Fantasy Lost Stranger, did an amazing job at creating character background and deep emotion. From bonding with friends to dealing with grief, the series only continues to build meaning. On the other hand, some frames could have been drawn to better fit a wider audience. It's still appropriate for a teenage audience, just some suggestive content that barely puts it out of the age range of younger children. Because of Square Enix's amazing job with the characterization and art, I would definitely give this series a big thumbs up. I'd love to recommend this saga to readers who love both heartfelt and heart-wrenching drama with tons of action.
A Second Look
Reading these volumes a second time after playing many Final Fantasy games and titles helped me bring together the many scattered references throughout the series. To list a few of these: Yoko Sasaki, the first name of Shogo's sister, is also the same first name as a very famous song creator for Square Enix, Yoko Shimora. A more in-action version of this happens in volume 1. Whenever Duston—the black mage in Sharu's party—cooks food as a talent of his, his character closely resembles Ignis Final Fantasy XV. Ignis doubles as the prince's caregiver, knife-skilled protector, but comicly well-known chef, due to his goal to achieve a food perfect for his soon-to-be king. Until I read this book for the 1st time, I didn't realize that some parts of the classic games I played were implemented until reopening it because of my curiosity. One good example of this is when I read in the book about a spell called Araise, a spell to revive fully, and I didn't know what it was. Little did I know, I used it without noticing in classic titles like Final Fantasy VII. Looking back at it again, I give myself a small chuckle when I see the name of that iconic spell.
To wrap things up, I am proud of the work that Square Enix has put into their entire franchise. This saga is a result of Square Enix implementing both new and classic elements into an experiment—like many of their titles—to create a masterpiece. I am excited to see what later installments of the series have in store for you and me. Thank you, Square Enix, for creating an amazing book series and an ever-growing franchise.
June 23, 2021
From what I can tell, this is a pretty standard isekai with Final Fantasy flavor tossed in. So if you read a lot of isekai this probably isn't anything new.
That said, I like it. It's pretty charming even if the hero's FF knowledge is used to justify some odd leaps of logic, even though he fails to make simpler leaps based on his series knowledge.
(Like coming to the conclusion Sarah's missing cat is a gaelicat, but failing to figure out Sarah is probably *Princess* Sarah, a recurring series figure similar to Cid. Or making the weird and dangerous assumption the cat can and will use levitation to save itself and Sarah when he pushes her off a clock tower to get her away from the Magus sisters.)
The art's nice.
Sharuru is adorable. I hope Duston and the warrior lady, who's name escapes me though she *clearly* has a crush on Sharuru, get more development. The hero isn't a total piece of shit, just kind of dumb and reckless.
Disappointed the hero's sister got fridged in the first volume, but she was sweet while she was there.
So yeah, I think I'll continue a bit longer.
(Also, Duston is cute. I want more of him in the spotlight to feed my growing crush. Yes.)
That said, I like it. It's pretty charming even if the hero's FF knowledge is used to justify some odd leaps of logic, even though he fails to make simpler leaps based on his series knowledge.
(Like coming to the conclusion Sarah's missing cat is a gaelicat, but failing to figure out Sarah is probably *Princess* Sarah, a recurring series figure similar to Cid. Or making the weird and dangerous assumption the cat can and will use levitation to save itself and Sarah when he pushes her off a clock tower to get her away from the Magus sisters.)
The art's nice.
Sharuru is adorable. I hope Duston and the warrior lady, who's name escapes me though she *clearly* has a crush on Sharuru, get more development. The hero isn't a total piece of shit, just kind of dumb and reckless.
Disappointed the hero's sister got fridged in the first volume, but she was sweet while she was there.
So yeah, I think I'll continue a bit longer.
(Also, Duston is cute. I want more of him in the spotlight to feed my growing crush. Yes.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2022
I am loving this series so far. It's just the right amount of nostalgia and straight Final Fantasy knowledge with a good balance of new stuff to keep you really on your toes.
I thought this one would feel weird because of where the first part ended, but the ending was also very cliffhanger ish, and I'm still committed to continuing this series.
I thought this one would feel weird because of where the first part ended, but the ending was also very cliffhanger ish, and I'm still committed to continuing this series.
October 13, 2025
Our heroes face off with the dragon, with some quick thinking from Shogo helping win the day, before heading to Mysidia and running afoul of the Magus Sisters.
My overriding thought for this volume was, unfortunately, 'why are her boobs so big?' Like, everyone else is vaguely normal proportions for a manga and then BAM, boobs. Just. Completely took me out.
My overriding thought for this volume was, unfortunately, 'why are her boobs so big?' Like, everyone else is vaguely normal proportions for a manga and then BAM, boobs. Just. Completely took me out.
January 12, 2023
Continuación del tomo 1, pensando que todo está perdido, la esperanza empieza a aflorar en el corazón de nuestro protagonista.
Se enfrentarán a un dragón y todo se volverá mucho más peligroso e intenso.
Me encantó cómo la historia continúa sin perder ese enganche.
Se enfrentarán a un dragón y todo se volverá mucho más peligroso e intenso.
Me encantó cómo la historia continúa sin perder ese enganche.
May 5, 2019
Just as fun to read as the first one! But man, now I have to wait until August to read the next one. T_T
April 29, 2022
These books are making me want to replay all the FF games!
June 29, 2023
More Final Fantasy references! Feel like that's what's carrying the appeal of this so far.
August 30, 2024
Liked the first one way more. But i'm very curious about their adventure!
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September 29, 2025good fantasy book
January 13, 2026
Damn those are some big titties.
January 15, 2026
4.25⭐️
August 10, 2022
Cerita di vol 2 ini makin seru, fix bakalan ngikutin nih
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