{
  "id": 9083757,
  "title": "Final Fantasy VII’s Buster Sword gets real-world practicality as a giant towel [Photos]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/final-fantasy-viis-buster-sword-gets-real-world-practicality-as-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:00:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/22/final-fantasy-viis-buster-sword-gets-real-world-practicality-as-a-giant-towel-photos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Buster Sword, iconic weapon from Final Fantasy VII, is now available in a practical form as a giant towel. The Final Fantasy VII Buster Sword Muffler Towel features the sword's image on one side and longer loops on the reverse side for better moisture absorption. Measuring 128.5 centimeters (50.6 inches) in length, the towel is large enough to serve as striking home décor or hang near a sink. The towel is priced at 1,980 yen (US$12.50) and will be available for preorder through Square Enix's online store on December 19. Fans should be cautious not to confuse the towel with their cat's Buster Sword scratching pad.",
  "summary": "The fantasy of using Cloud’s sword every day can now become a reality. There’s a whole lot of imagery in anime and video games that looks awesome but would be impractical in the real world. Even within that artistic subgenre, though, Final Fantasy VII’s Buster Sword is an especially extreme example. Right off the bat, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Final Fantasy VII Buster Sword transforms into giant towel",
    "Towel measures 128.5 cm (50.6 inches) long",
    "Available for preorder on December 19"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This unusual merchandise transforms a legendary video game prop into a functional household item, offering fans a novel way to showcase their enthusiasm for Final Fantasy VII in their daily lives.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}