Square Enix transformed an April Fools' joke into a high school-themed event for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis called FFVII Ever Crisis Academy Seven: Episode - Brawler.
Producer Shoichi Ichikawa discussed the storyline and characters for the event in an interview with Siliconera.
The concept of the high school AU scenario originated from the development team's desire for a school-themed event.
Characters like Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa were selected for key roles in the scenario, with unique depictions and adjustments for the high school setting.