 The decision to create Final Fantasy X @-@ 2 came after fan response to the " Eternal Calm " in the International Edition of Final Fantasy X which depicted events two years following Yuna 's final battle . The dark religious theme of the first game was concluded and the cultural changes were explored as the people of Spira , the focus on fashion that " reflects their state of mind " . Toriyama believes the most important element incorporated into Final Fantasy X @-@ 2 was the " peaceful world of Spira achieved in FFX and unification of characters ' state of mind . " Kitase identified Final Fantasy X 's theme as " independence from the ties of law and customs " and Final Fantasy X @-@ 2 's theme is about " the changes that occurred from the chaos after gaining that independence . " 
