Is Aerith alive or dead at the end of Rebirth?

At the end of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Aerith is dead in the primary timeline (the one the main party experiences), but she appears to Cloud in a spiritual form within the Lifestream, and is shown alive in a branching timeline where Zack also survives, making her fate intentionally ambiguous as the story sets up the final game. The party mourns her, but Cloud interacts with a version of her in the spiritual realm, hinting she exists in other realities or as a powerful spirit, leaving her true state a central mystery for the final installment.
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Is Aerith alive in another timeline?

Aerith is dead. There isn't a timeline that she “survives” in just like there isn't a timeline in which Zack is alive.
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Is Aerith alive in FF7 Rebirth Reddit?

However Aerith is still around by the ending though only visible to Cloud. To everyone else, she is dead. We also see from his POV that same rift that appeared in the alternate timeline that had Zack and Biggs.
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Was Aerith's death necessary?

Her death was not only necessary for the storyline, it was a pivotal decision. if Aerith had lived, she would not have cast holy and cloud would have had to kill sephiroth BEFORE he casted meteor.
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What chapter does Aerith die in FF7 Rebirth?

Chapter 14 - End of the World.
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What happened to Aerith at the end of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

Does Aerith die again in Rebirth?

She doesn't die *again*. She only died one time in 1997. Remake/Rebirth is a sort of after-event after she dies, she observes her past to see events the she missed about the case of Jenova. Then Sephiroth comes into the picture and both Aerith and Sephiroth are changing their observations of that record.
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Is there a way to save Aerith in Rebirth?

It's these scenes that drive her death home: There is no magic cure, no plot twist that can help her. She's just gone. But in Rebirth, Aerith still appears to Cloud, even helping him in one final battle.
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Does Cloud love Aerith or Tifa?

Cloud develops feelings for both Tifa and Aerith, but his primary, "canon" romantic love is for Tifa, rooted in their shared childhood and his promise to protect her, though his connection with Aerith is profound, representing hope and the spiritual journey, with his memories of her lingering even after her death. The player choice in the original game affects the "date" scene, but official materials confirm Cloud and Tifa are the lasting couple, especially post-Advent Children. 
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Is Gast Aerith's dad?

Yeah, Gast is her father. OG FF7 - Icicle Inn.
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Is Aerith death in rebirth vs original?

Aerith's death in the original has clear story implications: it's necessary to prove Sephiroth's malice. In Rebirth it's less clear and seems to occur here only because it has to in order to mirror the original. Here Aerith's death is only significant in its relation to the original game.
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Does Aerith know Zack died in Rebirth?

She knows that Zack is dead since she senses it at the end of crisis core, but she doesn't know how he died.
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Is Aerith stronger than Tifa?

Aeris has the magic strength of a planet, but Tifa is persistent and would fight long enough to exploit a weakness. However, Aerith could petrify her from the start and walk away.
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Why didn't they revive Aerith?

In a canonical reasoning, Aerith dies and there is no item that brings people back from the dead.
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Why is Aerith's death so iconic?

Aerith's death scene in Final Fantasy VII is a pivotal moment. As a central character, Aerith Gainsborough's death is considered one of the most notable events in the history of the Final Fantasy series and video game history due to its shocking and unexpected introduction.
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What was Sephiroth's plan for rebirth?

Through Sephiroth-Jenova, Sephiroth revealed his plan to use it to summon Meteor and force the planet to heal itself with the lifestream and, when it did so, he would merge with it, become one with the planet, and ascend to divinity. Sephiroth killing Aerith.
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Is it better to date, Tifa or Aerith?

Deciding Between Aerith And Tifa

Aerith results in a more emotionally damaging ending for the game, but Tifa adds a level of sentimentality that Aerith simply can't match since these two women have such different pasts.
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Does Elmyra know Aerith died?

In the original game, before you go to the Northern Crater to fight Sephiroth, Cait Sith mentions he (Reeve) went to tell Elmyra about Aeris's death. Elmira knows.
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What breast size is Tifa?

Tifa Lockhart's official bra size, according to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Material Ultimania book, is a Japanese G70, which translates roughly to a US size of 32DDD (or 32E), a size confirmed by the developers using a padded bra on a model for reference in the remake. While fan discussions often debated her size in the original game (suggesting D or DD), the official source clarifies the intended measurement for the remake's design. 
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Why doesn't Cloud remember Zack in Rebirth?

Zack died in the weeks leading up to Final Fantasy VII's opening, sacrificing himself to protect Cloud from Shinra's army after they escaped from imprisonment; a mentally shaken Cloud's memories of the events were heavily affected, and he forgot Zack entirely.
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Who is Clouds True love?

Little known fact: the player gets to choose when they run through the game. Aerith is the only correct answer. Tifa is like a sister to Cloud.
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Does Cloud kiss Aerith in Rebirth?

It's worth noting, however, that no matter what players do ahead of the date for Aerith, Cloud doesn't share a romantic kiss with her — or with any of the other characters.
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Who did Aerith first love?

After meeting Zack's parents, Aerith tells Cloud that Zack was her first love, and when Cloud asks if she liked him, she says, "He's never given me a reason not to." Zack even talks about Aerith in one of Cloud's flashbacks and again...
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Is Cloud hallucinating Aerith?

At the Ending of Rebirth, When Cloud sees Aerith, He's Not Hallucinating. 🖤💔💫 While it's Easy to Think So, Understanding the Lore Behind the Story Clarifies a Lot!
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Is Aerith in Kingdom Hearts?

Aerith appears in the Kingdom Hearts series as a member of a group dedicated to defeating the Heartless, which includes fellow Final Fantasy VII characters Yuffie Kisaragi and Cid Highwind, and Leon of Final Fantasy VIII.
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What is special about Aerith's flower?

It symbolizes the fearlessness, courage, and determination of Aerith to face her fate. She is one tough flower.
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