Crossdressing Crossdressing refers to the wearing of clothing and other accoutrement commonly associated with the opposite gender of the dresser . It has been a recurring part of the " Final Fantasy " series , usually as a joke , but sometimes as part of the plot . Origin . The presence of crossdressing in Japanese pop - culture can be construed as the result of the popularity of theater that originated as a style of dance drama performed by female troupes in Japan in the early 17th century . In 1629 women troupes were banned from performing due to their increasingly erotic nature and prostitution of the actresses . To accommodate for the ban , male actors performed both male and female parts . In anime and Japanese video games , crossdressing by males is often used for comical purposes . Unlike in western culture , it is not taboo for a male character to crossdress and carries less stigma of sexual orientation or questionable morals , although the act is still considered odd / perverse , hence the comedy . Appearances . " Final Fantasy IV " . In Fabul , a monk pretends to be a Dancing Girl until the player talks to him . He then reveals his true identity and dances about . There is implied to be another crossdresser in Troia by the name of " Stella " . Also , in the DS version , if Whyt is considered to be a male , then his costumes based on Rosa and Rydia would be considered crossdressing . " Final Fantasy V " . Faris Scherwiz disguises herself as a male so that she can be the leader of a band of pirates . Early in the game , Bartz and Galuf can sneak in Faris ' s room and look at " him " asleep . A heart icon appear above their heads as if to indicate infatuation . Faris ' s true identity is revealed while the party stays at the Ship Graveyard and Bartz and Galuf try to get Faris to change out of her wet clothes , and are astonished to find her a female . Faris still sports masculine gear most of the game , apart from her Dancer outfit , and when she has to dress up as a princess at Tycoon Castle . Gilgamesh also makes a note of Faris ' s crossdressing . Also , when reaching the third world ; if the player visits Carwen again and talks to a woman in the middle of town standing next to a sign she ' ll ask " Do you think I pretty ? " . If the player replies no , the woman exclaims " Dangit ! " if the player says yes , the woman adopts the image of Bartz , mocks him and runs off claiming their skills are getting better . " Final Fantasy VII " . A puzzle in Wall Market involves Cloud collecting various articles of female attire to audition as the girl who will spend the night with crime lord Don Corneo . If the player collects the best items they are chosen as the girl and can play along with the scenario to a certain extent , although the couple is interrupted just as they are about to kiss . During the scenario Cloud and Aeris can visit a gym whose owner , " Beautiful Bro " , is a crossdresser , and the player must perform a squatting minigame trying to win off a wig to wear from him . In the PlayStation 4 version , getting Don Corneo choose Cloud earns the trophy Consummate Cross - dresser . During the second bombing mission , Jessie disguises herself as a man to hide her identity during the time they are almost caught in the train . She asks Cloud how she looks , and the player can choose whether to tell her she looks just like a man . " Final Fantasy VIII " . An unnamed minor character can be encountered in a bar at Dollet ; during conversation , there is strong implication the character is a crossdresser . The player character Squall Leonhart is given the option to ask if he is really a woman . If Squall asks this , the character becomes paranoid and wonders how he knew . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Compared to Yuna or Rikku , several of Paine ' s dressphere s have a more masculine tone to them . Her Psychic outfit , specifically , is an embellished boys school uniform . The Fem - Goon caught via the Creature Creator system in the " International " and " HD Remaster " versions , is revealed to be a man in drag over the course of their Fiend Tale . His ending consists of him out of uniform and bathing in the Gagazet hot springs . Some of Lightning ' s crossover were originally worn by male characters , such as Locke ' s outfit and Cloud ' s SOLDIER uniform . " Final Fantasy XIV " . During the quest " A Case of Indecency " , Hildibrand crossdresses in order to lure out the thief trying to steal Arabella ' s necklace . The basic wedding dresses for brides and grooms can be equipped by both male and female characters . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . In the Deep Dungeon , the player can sometimes encounter a male Time Mage enemy who screams like a female when defeated , dubbed as " Dragqueen " by fans . It is unknown if it was intentional , however the fact he only appears in that dungeon and it was corrected for the " " version suggest it was a bug . The player can recruit the Dragqueen by the use of a Orator and his sprite will change to a female Time Mage , but retains the male portrait , being essentially a female unit who has access to the female - exclusive equipments and the job class Dancer , rather than the male - exclusive Bard . If used as a Dancer , the Dragqueen ' s sprite and portrait will use the Bard ' s set with the job command " Dance " . Additionally , Cloud and male Onion Knights can equip Hair Adornments , and Onion Knights can also equip Perfume and Lipstick accessories , which can otherwise only be equipped by female characters . One of the leaders of clan Duelhorn , the bangaa Night Dancer , is hinted to be a male crossdresser . Wearing lipstick , eyeshadow , calling himself a " bad girl " and equipping female - only equipment along with his troupe ( bangaa are always considered to be male for gameplay purposes , thus unable to equip these accessories through normal means ) , the Night Dancer is known to be male due to a post on the pub claiming him to be a " crossdressing old man " and to one of the battles fought against him . Though the law forbids the player ' s clan from harming the opposite gender in that battle , if a male character attacks the Night Dancer , the law will not be broken . " Final Fantasy Legends II " . When given a voucher to obtain a character costume , one can choose to give the costume to any character regardless of their gender . A Yuna costume can be redeemed for the male characters and a Tidus costume can be redeemed for the female characters . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Kefka and Cloud can equip the Blonde Wig and Silk Dress ( which give the effect " Allure of Honey " ) . These pieces of equipment can otherwise only be equipped by female characters . The appear as a green dress when worn , even if the character wearing them is one of the two male party members ( Brandt and Jusqua ) . Also Aire ' s , Yunita ' s , and Rekoteh ' s default clothes can be equipped to the male characters and still appear very feminine , such as the short - skirt of Yunita ' s outfit .