https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T3srk8Dkuo Nobuo Uematsu - "Cosmo Canyon"

Emil is probably an excellent subject for the durability testing of inflatables due to his weight. Since he's wearing a drysuit, the squeaking is probably dreadful.

Considering my existing base, I have most of the components, all I need to do is use the mohawk mane from the smilodon, change the tail tip from the lion, and do a repaint. The tail flame is probably best implemented the same way the fluke on the pliosaur rafts is, as versus the tail tuft on my lion designs. This allows for a bit more shaping/flatness and would reduce stresses somewhat.

Artwork, Emil © of me
Nanaki/Red XIII © of Square Enix

Unfortunately, Nanaki has to compete with both Emil and the Liger for the chance at becoming an actual giant inflatable.