This was a very surprising pick – the British singer, Leona Lewis, was rewarded as the voice of Final Fantasy XIII. When I said voice, I’m not pertaining on any summon dubbings or creature grunts about death, she’s going to turn that offer for sure.

Final Fantasy games have brought us singing sensations like Angela Aki and Faye Wong as they hit the melodies right for that heart-touching effect which made VIII and XII’s ending memorable (despite the latter’s lackluster storyline all- throughout the game), Lewis is a new breed among Final Fantasy theme song singers and praising her artistic credentials over the years and vocal repertoire is not enough to give her an A++ for “My Hands.” For over 23 years, Final Fantasy music has never failed to give fans dreamy messages of hope, courage and love and this tradition continues with Lewis’s entry.

Here’s a video of her Final Fantasy XIII debut as the game’s lead singer. Is her performance better Aki’s Kiss Me Goodbye solo or can her singing experience best Wong’s Eyes on Me? You be the judge!

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