Sephiroth is the worst villain in the entire series, which was reinforced by Advent Children.

How can I say this about your emo goth-wannabe demi-badass Aeris killing skull kid pretty boy?

It's simple really. He peeks too early. Think about it-Sephi's best scene is when he comes walking out of the flames with the sinister bell music in the background. At that moment, I was thinking, "Oh hell yes." Unfortunately, that's also the problem-that was by far his best scene. Oh yes, some of you truly loved Aeris because she dies the tragic heroine, but she didn't really bring anything to the table in terms of the game.

He never ONCE comes CLOSE to equaling the air of menace and badassness promised in that scene. Hell, when you get to the end of the game, his battle is a total joke, and his motivations are based around a Freudian mother complex, which is driven home for extra points in Advent Children.

Thank you and GOOD NIGHT!