Yoshi-P is baffled that FFXIV players love Bakool Ja Ja, but it makes sense

As a long-time Final Fantasy XIV player and avid follower of Naoki Yoshida, I’ve been thrilled to witness the positive reception to the Dawntrail expansion and the unexpected fan favorite character, Bakool Ja Ja. During a recent interview in France, Yoshi-P shared his amusement over the community’s fascination with this two-headed Mamool Ja, which left the entire development team utterly baffled.


In the ongoing adventure of Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion, Tural continues to captivate players. Director Naoki Yoshida, affectionately known as “Yoshi-P,” not only keeps fans informed about upcoming content but also shares their reactions. For example, certain characters often draw player interest, such as the unexpectedly popular Bakool Ja Ja with his boisterous demeanor.

Warning: This article reveals significant details about key characters in Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawnvale storyline. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.

Yoshi-P is currently traveling the world for Final Fantasy XIV’s Dawntrail expansion interviews. This expansion is now live and is generating excitement among both new and returning players. During a recent interview in France, he discussed various upcoming content. At one point, he shared an amusing story about Bakool Ja Ja, a character from the game, that had the audience laughing.

Yoshi-P is baffled that FFXIV players love Bakool Ja Ja, but it makes sense

Due to the detailed translation of the interview provided by Reddit users ‘BlackmoreKnight’ and ‘Iluna Minori’, we have gained insight into Yoshi-P’s comments regarding the team’s surprise over players’ strong interest in Bakool Ja Ja. The developers had anticipated reactions towards characters like Koana or Sphene, but instead, it was Bakool Ja Ja from Dawntrail who drew significant attention and caused some trouble during the Rite of Succession storyline.

In past expansions of Final Fantasy XIV, some villains have gained a strong following from the community, such as Zenos Galvus, Emet Selch, and Yotsuyu from Stormblood. However, none have been quite as unexpected as the giant two-headed Mamool Ja.

Yoshi-P heartily laughed about it, and not long after Dawntrail’s release, Javier Prusky, Bakool Ja Ja’s English voice actor, joined in on X (previously Twitter), expressing surprise that “it’s going a different direction than I ever imagined.” Since then, he’s expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the enthusiastic response to his portrayal.

As a dedicated gamer of Final Fantasy XIV, I was taken aback when I came across this peculiar fanbase and their obsession with Dawntrail and Bakool Ja Ja. Initially, I assumed the team would distance themselves from such an eccentric following. However, to my surprise, they not only acknowledged us but went a step further by posting on their official forum, asking directly how everyone is enjoying Dawntrail with Bakool Ja Ja as the focal point. The context was clear and simple – it was all about our shared love for these in-game elements.

Yoshi-P is baffled that FFXIV players love Bakool Ja Ja, but it makes sense

As someone who has devoted countless hours to exploring the rich world of Final Fantasy XIV and its intricate storylines, I find myself utterly captivated by the enigma that is Dawntrail’s Bakool Ja. At first glance, the fanaticism surrounding this character may seem bizarre or even inexplicable. But having journeyed through the expansion’s main story quest (MSQ), I can confidently say that there is method to this madness.

In the conversation between ‘smashbrawlguy’ and ‘MidoriTea’ on Reddit, it was pointed out beautifully how delightful it is when small-time, boisterous antagonists discover they derive greater joy from aiding others rather than tormenting them.

As a seasoned story analyst with years of experience dissecting intricate narratives, I find Bakool Ja Ja’s character development to be both captivating and complex. From the very beginning, his borderline comic book villain arc unfolds before us as he challenges Wuk Lamat for the throne of Tuliyollal.

As a gamer, I can tell you that my careless moves and arrogant demeanor during the game began to come back and haunt me. Things reached a turning point at the village of Mamook in Yak T’el, a place I thought I knew so well. There, I discovered shocking truths about my past and the sacrifices made by my clan to bring forth a “blessed” two-headed warrior like myself. The weight of these revelations became too heavy to bear, and my bravado started to unravel.

After causing issues in the past, he earns our favor by bravely shielding Tuliyollal during Zoraal Ja’s assault and wholeheartedly endorsing Wuk Lamat’s rise to power. He feels remorse for his previous actions yet harbors no grudges, focusing instead on ensuring the welfare of Tural.

When we discover the real identity of the person behind the tough exterior, it becomes clear why fans are so deeply connected to such a character. As for the enthusiastic fan art labeled as “thirsty,” we may not go that far in our assessment, but everyone has their unique ways of expressing fandom.

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2024-07-16 09:55