Summon: Leviathan // Summon: Leviathan

The Final Fantasy Art Series was commissioned to celebrate the visual evolution of Square Enix’s flagship role-playing franchise, focusing on iconic summons and characters rendered in a distinct, refined aesthetic. Released as a collectible trading card set, the series aimed to bridge the gap between retro gaming nostalgia and modern digital illustration techniques. The designs were intended to provide a cohesive, high-quality visual library for enthusiasts, focusing on the cinematic gravitas associated with the franchise’s powerful entities.

The card featuring Leviathan was illustrated by Kota Nakatsubo, who focused on capturing the creature’s immense scale and aquatic essence. Nakatsubo’s work is characterized by a fluid, ethereal approach that emphasizes the god-like stature of the summon, moving away from pixelated origins toward a painterly, atmospheric style. Upon its release, the set was well-regarded by the community for its artistic consistency, effectively cataloging the legendary status of figures like Leviathan within the series' extensive lore.