Kuja's hair is supposed to be naturally red according to the Ultimania, but he turned it silver. No one knows how he did it, but I prefer the idea he spelled it silver rather than just dyeing it. (And rather than wearing a wig, which is a theory I've actually heard and definitely disagree with because the real color is revealed in Trance form and it definitely seems to just revert to that color, feathers and all, rather than him removing a wig. The wig theory was actually because someone noticed the feathers looked like they were growing out of his head along with his hair, but there's no reason why that can't be a natural part of his biology. Look at all the feathers he has in Trance!)
I guess whatever he did to his hair and feathers, he did the same thing to his eyebrows, because they sure don't look red.
Makes sense since he wanted people to think silver was his natural color. I rather wish it was, honestly, since I prefer that design. But I accept the Ultimania as canon.
They're a lot darker in NT (which I assume is still tonally acceptable for silver hair). Still don't look red, though.
Near as I can tell, Seph's eyebrows are close to the same dark shade in NT.
(On a related semi-rant, I don't understand why people think Kuja hides his tail in his clothes unless they just like the idea of the naughty jokes that would come with that option, since the only possible hiding place would be in his underwear. There's no way that would be comfortable for him, and we know Kuja loves comfort. I think he had to have spelled it, either to be invisible or to simply retract into his body. I use the latter explanation in fics.)
A playlist for Kuja and Zidane and their intriguing sibling relationship following the end of FF9. Sorry for the wall of text; I can't fix i
Playlist is tentatively ready unless I think of more? It mostly focuses on Dissidia and beyond. For some reason, the description decided it should be a glob. I don't remember having that problem with YouTube on other playlists! So, for better formatting, here is the tracklist and the story the songs are telling, because my playlists always must tell a cohesive story. And I suppose when I hit Post, Tumblr will change all the numbers to ones. I am so sick of it doing that.
Some songs are also on playlists I have for other characters and I realized they work well for these two at the timeline point also. But a few occurred to me out of the blue as seeming perfect for them, especially The Reason, Frozen, and Brother, so I'm particularly excited to have them. Also, of course I included My Past Is Not Today, because how could I not?
Baby, You’re a Rich Man by The Beatles - An image song for the physically beautiful and highly eccentric Kuja and how he may be perceived by others who may or may not know him.... And then the rest of the playlist shows he's an emotional wreck inside.
The Reason by Hoobastank - Kuja wants to be a better person and a better brother. But he’s deeply hurting about everything that went wrong during the Dissidia wars and he feels he needs to leave, at least for a time.
Frozen by Within Temptation - Flashing back, this describes the situation in Dissidia 012 when Kuja is forced to pretend to betray Zidane but is actually trying to save him. He laments that Zidane won’t forgive him, but of course, that actually isn’t true.
Dante’s Prayer by Loreena McKennitt - Zidane thinks on their confused and tumultuous relationship, his longing to be with Kuja, and his lament of “Please remember me,” when Kuja no longer remembers the truth in Dissidia after Kefka wrecks his memories.
Far From Heaven by Evanescence - Kuja is depressed and sorrowing about all his sins and all the times he’s hurt Zidane, and even though he feels he should stay away for Zidane’s best good, he longs to be with him.
Hymn for the Missing by Red - In the present, after the Dissidia wars, Kuja is missing. Zidane refuses to believe he’s returned to being dead and continues desperately looking for him.
Back to You by Bryan Adams - Kuja is alive. Realizing how much Zidane is hurting, he is going back to him.
Come In From the Rain by Melissa Manchester - Kuja is home and Zidane is so happy to see him.
Savin’ Me by Nickelback - Kuja is still struggling with his inner demons, but now he wants Zidane’s help.
The Real You by Three Days Grace - Zidane insisting that Kuja is good and he will never give up on him, even if Kuja cannot see the goodness in himself.
All I Need by Within Temptation - In his darkest moments, Kuja further admits how much he needs Zidane and wants his brother’s love and support.
Not Alone by Red - Zidane continues to reassure that he will be there no matter how alone Kuja feels.
Brother by Alice in Chains - Describing the dysfunctional and tumultuous relationship between Kuja and Zidane, with Kuja finally insisting he’s going to take responsibility for being Zidane’s brother and not leave again.
I Will Carry You by Clay Aiken - Zidane is right there, loving and encouraging him.
Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been by Relient K - Kuja changed long ago, and is finally accepting and realizing he has changed. He is not the same person who wreaked havoc on Gaia.
No Matter Where You Are by Us the Duo - Zidane is happy and promises to keep supporting Kuja through everything.
Carried Me With You by Brandi Carlisle - Kuja to Zidane, celebrating their bond now that they’ve become close.
My Past is Not Today by Rebecca Shoichet - Kuja is healing and thinks on how it’s always been Zidane who reached him with his friendship and love.
Kuja seems like someone who would like classical and operatic music and not care for more modern genres. But there is the little fact that The Dark Messenger/The Darkness of Eternity is rock. Is it just rock because it's emphasizing Kuja's mental and emotional state at the time or is it also because it's one of his themes and he likes rock?
