Final Fantasy XV is a hit and one of the things they attributing to it is Brotherhood. The five part anime was used to give the four friends a back story as see their connection with Noctis grow or in some cases become it is now. This gives the game character development some answers as to why they are both the anime and the film kingsglaive were used to explain the story that didn’t make into the game. Also this is why some people are torn on the anime as to why it helps explain the Noctis and the others but isn’t necessary to understand the game. The part below is from the article explaining what I had just said.
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Prompto is a character that can be divisive. I’ve seen some liken him to “that friend” you take on a road trip. The one who insists on taking pictures of everything. (My head canon is that Prompto is taking the pictures of Ignis’ meals and posting them to the Final Fantasy XV-equivalent of Instagram.) He’s guy who doesn’t shut up. The person who asks to see the world’s largest ball of twine. In a way, this is true. But, when you consider his place in the group, it makes sense. For those who didn’t watch Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV, this sort of behavior may border on obnoxious. But, the more time you spend with Prompto and episodes you see, the easier it us to understand.
See, Prompto is thrilled to be there. This is the one person who willingly follows Noctis. Ignis and Gladiolus first came into the prince’s life out of an obligation. Prompto? He’s just an ordinary kid who happened to go to school with Noctis. He was a shy, lonely, chubby boy who only got to know him because he found one of Lunafreya’s puppies, Pryna, helped her, and asked him to be his friend. It’s because of Noctis that Prompto lost weight and got out of his shell. The nature of Noctis’ life surely keeps them from spending time together, what with royal obligations. This is a rare chance to actually get out in the world and be ordinary with his best friend. Of course he’s going to act like a dork and be at his most enthusiastic. With Prompto, we have our true friend in Final Fantasy XV. We get to see him grow into an individual who truly does belong at Noctis’ side.
Ignis is the dependable one. He’s basically Final Fantasy XV’s team dad. If the guys need something, odds are he’s taking care of it. He’s gathering information for people, getting us safely from place to place, and making sure they eat healthy. His not agreeing to drive after dark is the best. It’s like he wants to do his best to protect everyone. Even when he should be the one most protected, he comes through as the person everyone can depend upon.
It’s all because this is what Ignis has spent his life training for. Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV shows this. When he went to school, he did so knowing he’d be one of Noctis’ officers. He did his best to prepare Noctis for his role over the years. His skill in cooking even comes from trying to recreate something Noctis had eaten in Tenebrae. He’s a perfectionist and always trying to be the guide, because that’s what he’s been groomed for. Throughout Final Fantasy XV, we get to see this dependable man grow, learn that he can let other people take control sometimes, and sometimes even lighten up. Seeing him step down and others step up is one of the things that makes the game interesting.
Gladiolus is the big brother. He’s towers over everyone and protects them. This is a man who knows exactly where his place is in the world and embraces it. Which means he expects others to step up when they need to and accept their own responsibilities. There are moments in Final Fantasy XV when he can come across as a bit harsh. Like he’s this blunt big brother to not only Iris, but all three of his friends. But, his brusque behavior is never cruel. He’ll challenge people, but always has a purpose.
It’s Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV that first shows this. We see Gladiolus and Noctis warm to one another. Gladiolus believes the prince to be stuck up, while Noctis never seemed to put the necessary effort in during training sessions with his bodyguard. It’s only after Noctis sneaks away with Iris and takes responsibility, so she won’t shoulder any blame, that the two connect and begin to understand one another. Gladiolus pushes Noctis to be better back then, because he knows he has that potential. He’s still doing it in Final Fantasy XV. In fact, whenever he does give the prince a reality check, it draws a perfect parallel with the behavior in their youth. Only now, Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV has established the loving foundation motivating it.”
Article:http://www.siliconera.com/2016/12/08/brotherhood-helps-makes-final-fantasy-xv-work/
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