Thought Bubbles (キャラクターの心情, Kyarakutā no Shinjou?) are a special feature in the 3D remakes of Final Fantasy IV. As the story progresses, the characters in the party will have different views on the current events that occur. When the main menu is pulled up, the party leader's thoughts are displayed next to it. The party leader is merely based on the player's preference as to which character will be seen navigating the map, and can be changed using the Y button, so the player can see all character thoughts.
Several thoughts are useful in that they provide hints as to how to progress through the storyline. An example is when the party must find a way to the Underworld and Cid's thoughts hint at the next destination, Agart. In some cases, certain characters' thoughts can be missed if they are not in the party when visiting a location. For example, the party can visit the Lair of the Father with either Fusoya or Kain in the party, but that will mean the other character's thoughts will not be featured.
List of thoughts
My liege, what could all this possibly serve?Cecil
Those who seek the Eidolon of Mist find only death, if tales are true.Kain
Rosa, at least, must not be drawn into this.Kain
They say the Eidolon dwells here, yet the cave is quiet as a grave.Kain
There was little sport in that, but it is done. Now, to deliver the ring...Kain
An orphan—and if not by my hand, then by my deeds.Cecil
He looks so...so sad.Rydia
He knows her?Rydia
She must really care about him.Rydia
Cecil must really care about her, too.Rydia
Wait for me, Anna! Damcyan is just beyond this passage!Tellah
If it weren't for that misbegotten bard, Anna would still be in Kaipo.Tellah
With a dark knight and a summoner, that beast stands no chance!Tellah
Damcyan lies just ahead. I'm on my way, Anna!Tellah
Anna... Oh, my sweet Anna!Tellah
Wow! It can fly over water!Rydia
I hope Rosa is all right.Rydia
Hurry, Cecil! Rosa needs you!Rydia
I'm so glad she's all right!Rydia
I'm going to become a summoner just like my mother!Rydia
Rest in peace, my fallen brothers. I will see to your families' safety.Yang
Our enemy is an airship fleet. How can we hope to engage them?Yang
She seems so nice and happy. Like Mother...Rydia
Rosa taken...and all of this for the sake of defending our kingdom!Yang
Please, guard the castle in my absence. We must rescue Rosa!Yang
Am I the only one who survived?Cecil
Strange that fate would return me here, to atone for my sins.Cecil
I don't think he's really a bad person.Porom
What can Golbez do against the powers of Meteor and a paladin?Tellah
An elemental archfiend? Hmph. The murderer has some powerful pawns.Tellah
What manner of foul creature would choose undeath of its own free will?Tellah
Mark my words, Golbez! Anna will be avenged—with Meteor!Tellah
What do you know of it, Elder? Vengeance is all that's left to me.Tellah
The Devil's Road exacts a high toll. I could do to rest at an inn.Tellah
Manipulated by my own enemy...for this, I must atone.Yang
The darkness is gone from him. From his armor, and his soul as well.Yang
Things are too quiet here. Something is amiss.Yang
Had I remained under their spell, I may have become like him as well.Yang
I sense more from that man than simple malice.Yang
What I just heard—was that the king of Baron?Yang
I pray that Rydia and Edward are safe as well.Yang
Edward, you survived! What of Rydia, I wonder?Yang
If the cavern possesses a magnetic field, would metals not be affected?Yang
Swords may not avail us, but I can still use my fists!Yang
So this was the purpose of the Whisperweed!Yang
How did Edward know of the dark elf's weakness?Yang
Should we lose this Crystal, the enemy will have gained them all.Yang
It is difficult to believe they'll surrender Rosa so easily.Yang
Lady Rosa! Please, wait just a little longer!Yang
This tower is guarded well.Yang
Tellah sacrificed himself body and soul to that spell.Yang
Why did that dragoon fall under the enemy's spell?Yang
Dark crystals, resting beneath the earth?Yang
Who could have imagined I'd one day be journeying to the underworld?Yang
The enemy is already here!Yang
They seem to bear us no ill will. Let us hope they are friendly.Yang
Oh, Rydia, you survived! But, how could you have aged so quickly?Yang
Out of the frying pan and into the fire... We'd best brace ourselves!Yang
Their main forces are gone, and this much strength yet remains?Yang
Fired upon from this height, those tanks may as well be made of glass.Yang
He tried to protect me when Leviathan attacked, too.Rydia
Why? Why do I have to lose everyone!?Rydia
Baron - Cecil and Rosa's homeland.Rydia
Cid was well-loved, wasn't he?Rydia
Edward's hovercraft... I wonder if he's alive and well somewhere.Rydia
There are no others on this island? Don't they get lonely here?Rydia
I hope they like this tail.Rydia
That tower stretches from the underworld up to the clouds!Rydia
They've been dealt a rough hand, but they aren't giving up!Rydia
Eblan has a prince, too? I wonder if he's like Edward.Rydia
This is Eblan’s prince—an adult who acts like a child?Rydia
He can pass through solid walls? Just what is this ninjutsu of his?Rydia
Edge...now should be your time for grieving.Rydia
We don’t have enough time to climb back to the top!Rydia
I hope the dwarves escaped.Rydia
Thank goodness! Luca and all the rest—they're alive!Rydia
Yang must have survived somehow, too, right? Like Cid...Rydia
I can’t help but smile, listening to these dwarves.Rydia
Is someone out there? Are they hiding from us?Rydia
The sylphs must have been able to see Yang's kindness, too.Rydia
I wonder if everyone is well.Rydia
I hope they won't be angry at me for bringing others here.Rydia
Thank you, my queen!Rydia
Thank you, Your Majesty!Rydia
Who would have thought Luca's necklace was so important?Rydia
We have to hurry, before Golbez discovers we've broken the seal!Rydia
Attacking doors!? There’s something I’ve never seen before!Rydia
Where is the Crystal!?Rydia
Whew... We made it to the Crystal before they did!Rydia
As if the attacking doors weren't enough...Rydia
Neither Cecil nor Rosa will speak a word.Rydia
Dragon's maw? Are there dragons that large in Mysidia?Rydia
Yang... How can we get you back on your feet?Rydia
I know Yang is thick-skulled, but is this really a good idea?Rydia
Oh, thank goodness! Yang's wife will be happy to hear.Rydia
It's hard to feel down, talking to someone as cheerful as her!Rydia
Please, Your Majesty—help us in our fight!Rydia
Something smells peculiar here.Rydia
It's good to see that dwarf is in high spirits again.Rydia
Of course! The land of Mysidia itself forms the Dragon!Rydia
Incredible! To the moon in the blink of an eye!Rydia
Who could have imagined there was life on the moon?Rydia
If there is life here, I wonder if there might be humans?Rydia
Then, Cecil's father lived here once, didn't he?Rydia
The Giant is going to emerge from that tower!?Rydia
Who are these creatures?Rydia
Could this be the place Leviathan spoke of?Rydia
Your gift will not be used lightly, Bahamut.Rydia
We must stop this thing while the others are buying us time!Rydia
Trusting others enough to fight as one is not an easy thing to do.Rydia
He can't forgive Golbez? Even though they're brothers?Rydia
How could he possibly have worked such a hard metal?Rydia
Fusoya and Golbez may actually be strong enough to do this.Rydia
Could he really be so strong that even the two of them would fail?Rydia
He's your brother, Cecil. Won't you forgive him?Rydia
I couldn’t forgive Cecil, either—not at first.Rydia
Why did Mother send her dragon against Cecil and Kain?Rydia
Mother must have been trying to protect me.Rydia
Cecil protected me, too.Rydia
Cecil, you have to forgive your brother!Rydia
Unused thoughts
Some thoughts found in the game are not used at any point.
I am sure Kluya would be grateful for all you've done.Fusoya
Etymology
Speech balloons (also speech bubbles, dialogue balloons or word balloons) are a graphic convention used most commonly in comic books, comic strips and cartoons to allow words (and much less often, pictures) to be understood as representing the speech or thoughts of a given character in the comic.