In Japanese fiction targeted for youngsters,. you're a senior citizen by 30.

It's just the way it is. If you're not a military genius by 18-20, you're not really gonna amount to much.

And Vanille was nineteen? I thought she was closer to Hope's age; a couple years older at most.

Also you guys are giving the FFVIII cast too much credit.

Seifer: 18 and the Jerk Jock type. Fits.

Rinoa: MEANIES!!!!
17 is generous.

Zell:

Okay maybe he's more like 11.