April 20th, 2000 - Just a few tidbits of information today that surfaced from the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine, Jump!.

How the Prima Vista manages to stay airbourne with those propellors is beyond us...

Yesterday, we were treated to some screenshots of inside the Prima Vista flying theatre, and today we're given a little information! As mentioned in previous news updates, the Prima Vista is a floating theatre which stops by at towns once per year. Because the shows that are put on for the local population are so popular, tickets are hard to get hold of. Royalty and the nobility have special box seats, while the common townsfolk view shows from the roof.

Name: Theatre Ship Primavista
Class: Grand Airship + Theatre
Length: 90M (not "metres")
Weight: 9235T (not "tons")
Maximum Passenger Capacity: 288 People

Small Gameplay Detail
Details on Final Fantasy IX's game mechanicals are emerging - in the latest Jump! it explains that items equipped on your character grant them their spells, as well as other non-magical special attacks.

Moogle's Return!
If you look closely at this screenshot, you'll notice three moogles helping out Eiko! Moogles make a return to Final Fantasy IX... in their proper form!

Amano Artwork
Finally, in the magazine, a large Amano montage of all eight of the characters gives readers a little teaser...

Amano Final Fantasy IX Montage Top: VIVI Ornitier, Quina Quen Middle: Freija Cresent, Edward Steiner, Salamander Coral Bottom: Zidane Triball, Garnet Tale Alexandros, Eiko Carol Translation "The cast/actors have gathered". "What on earth is the purpose of their adventure!?". "The mystery/enigma of the theatre draws nearer". "The eight starring lead characters make their appearance".