Final Fantasy IX Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Two New Artworks

Square Enix has released two new pieces of artwork to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX.

The first, which is also being offered in calendar format, was illustrated by Yuya Ishihata. The second piece, featuring Kuja, was created by Toshiyuki Itahana.

Rumors of a Final Fantasy IX remake persist, but so far Square Enix has not made an official announcement.

Celebrating 25 years of Final Fantasy IX this July with a brand new calendar wallpaper illustrated by Yuya Ishihata! pic.twitter.com/L0SdcWwIMr

— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) July 1, 2025

Kuja takes stand in the Iifa Tree in this new Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary illustration by character designer Toshiyuki Itahana. pic.twitter.com/CuW11xd8CF

— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) July 1, 2025