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==Other Media== | ==Other Media== | ||
− | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run of ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoons that ran as alternate segments on the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show''. Voiced by | + | *Link was the main character in the 13-episode run of ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoons that ran as alternate segments on the ''Super Mario Bros. Super Show''. Voiced by Jontahan Potts, this version of Link was portrayed as a young, obnoxious youth who was driven by wanting to be kissed by Zelda and was known for frequently stating "Well excuuuse me, princess!" whenever she was frustrated with him. This version of Link and Zelda also made several guest appearances in ''Captain N: The Game Masters'', in which Link was portrayed in a relatively mature manner and seemed to have entered a relationship with Zelda, as she gave him kisses voluntarily. |
− | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics | + | *Link was also featured in the Valiant comics "Legend of Zelda", which was based primarily on the cartoon series while adding elements from ''Zelda II''. Link was portrayed somewhat more seriously and protected the Triforce of Courage in addition to his duties protecting Zelda and her Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon. It also explored Link's background by showing him as hailing from the land of Calatia, and his parents (named Arn and Medila) appear. It lasted only five issues and one issue of Nintendo Comics System. |
*Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | *Link has been featured in various manga adaptations of ''Zelda'' games over the years, including three different adaptations of ''A Link to the Past''. The first manga adaptation was a ''The Legend of Zelda'' manga in 1989, followed by one of ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' in 1990, both made by Yu Mishasawa. In this continuity, Link was a half-elf who was secretly the son of a hero named Rune and the former (deceased) Princess Zelda. He was brought up by an old man he called Grandpa as well as Impa and eventually became friends with Zelda, although he was somewhat cowardly and teased for being a half-elf. Link was mostly forced into the journey to reunite the Triforce of Wisdom by Zelda after she coerced him into confronting Ganon. However, Link gained bravery in his quest and reunited the Triforce of Wisdom with the help of his aunt, Kana (although he remained unaware of his heritage) and used his father's White Sword to slay Ganon afterwards. | ||
− | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until | + | *The first of the three ''A Link to the Past'' adaptations was Shotaro Ishinomori's comic version that was published in Nintendo Power in 1992. In this version, his parents were Knights of Hyrule who were sent into the Dark World, and he was raised by his uncle until he was killed by Aganhim. In this version he instead begins to transform into a wolf in the Dark World (a possible influence on ''Twilight Princess'') until he rejects his inner darkness. His allies in this version included the fairy Epheremelda, the master archer Roam who also acted as a rival, and a Zora. Link and Zelda defeat Ganon together, and afterwards Link becomes the protector of the Triforce. Link and Zelda's relationship reaches a bittersweet conclusion due to their new duties giving them little time to see each other and it had only been "in their dreams" with the psychic link they shared in the battle against Ganon that they had been close. |
− | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island | + | *Link was featured in Ataru Cagiva's ''Link's Awakening'' manga in 1994. This made only several alterations to the plot. One was yet another fairy sidekick, this time named Felicia and provided by the owl. Additionally, Link and Marin's relationship is given much more emphasis, and after Link finds out the truth about Koholint Island there is a plotline where Link attempts to reject his destiny as the waker of the Wind Fish and leave Koholint on a raft with Marin, but they are unable to escape the island and Link eventually learns to embrace his destiny and finish his quest. |
*Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | *Link was then featured in Cagiva's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'' in 1995. | ||
*In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | *In 1998, he starred in Akira Himekawa's adaptation of ''Ocarina of Time''. This follows a somewhat abbreviated version of ''Ocarina of Time'''s story. His background was also explored a bit, with it being said that he was born into the guardian house of Hyrule, and that his father was a knight who was slain in battle. This manga also includes several bonus chapters: a two-part Young Link story showing Link meeting the Skull Kid at an annual Kokiri Festival prior to the main story's events, and an extra Adult Link story which shows him helping the Lake Hylia Laboratory's professor with his research and meeting a member of the birdlike Watara species. | ||
*Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | *Link then appeared in the 2000 adaptation of ''Majora's Mask''. This version also for the most part remained loyal to the original version of Link's quest and also specified that Link was searching for Navi. | ||
*Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | *Link also appeared in the interconnected adaptations of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' written from 2001 to 2002 by Himekawa. In this depiction, Link was born with a Triforce crest and descended from a family of Hyrule Knights and was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He comes across the Triforce while hiding from soldiers after getting into a fight prior to the annual swordsman contest. In ''Oracle of Seasons'' he seeks only the Rod of Seasons instead of the eight Essences and is awakened to hear the voices of nature's spirits, including the young Cucco chick Pyoko who acts similar to a fairy companion. His companions on this quest are Ricky and [[Maple]]. In the ''Oracle of Ages'' manga, Link teams up with his ancestor Raven as well as Ralph, and together they defeat Veran followed by Ganon. After returning to his grandparents house, it is shown he has changed history and inspired his own name. | ||
− | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality | + | *In the 2004 manga adaptation of ''Four Swords Adventures'', Link was shown as a member of Hyrule's knights with his father, but one that preferred to work alone. After being split into four, however, each has a different personality and slowly learn about teamwork as the series progresses. At one point the four are split apart, at which point Purple begins working with Shadow Link but only to learn more about him, Vaati and Ganon and ultimately betrays him. At the end Shadow Link gives his life to allow Vaati to be destroyed, but lives on as Link's actual shadow after Link becomes whole again. |
− | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World | + | *In 2005, Himekawa's adaptation of ''A Link to the Past'', the third and so far final adaptation of that game, was released. Link was shown to work as a farmer in an apple orchard. Link in the 1992 comic, Link's parents had been trapped into the Dark World and Link's father was a great knight, but this version further expands on the background by having Link's father being a former friend of Aganhim until he turned evil. In this version of the quest he is accompanied by the thief Ganty, who betrays him after learning of his heritage due to thinking Hyrulean knights killed her parents, but later it is revealed that Ganty is another survivor of the knights' family, and she fires the Silver Arrow that finishes Ganon. Afterwards Link opens up "the Hero's Apple Orchard". |
− | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an | + | *Link was featured in the 2006 manga adaptation of ''The Minish Cap'', which followed an abbreviations version of the game's story with only minor additions and alterations, such as showing Link training at a dojo in the beginning but being considered too young and inexperienced by his master to compete in Hyrule's swordfighting tournament. In 2009, he starred in a ''Phantom Hourglass'' manga that similarly followed the original storyline. |
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=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
*Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | *Link is the official name for the character, but his name can be chosen by the player at the beginning of most games. Part of the [[Hyrule Historia]] accounts for this feature by saying that it is possible that some Links may have actually had different names, but they became associated with the name of Link by becoming a hero. | ||
− | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon | + | **There are some exceptions where the name Link is used automatically without giving the player the option to choose a name. The only canon example of this is ''Breath of the Wild'' (likely due to the voiced cutscenes), but it is also applicable to various non-canon games such as ''Link's Crossbow Training'', ''Hyrule Warriors'' and the CD-i games. |
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] and other developers prefer Link to be more of an avatar for the player to relate with rather than giving him an actual, distinct personality. Miyamoto has actually stated that he himself prefers Link as a playful and childlike character as opposed to his more serious depictions [http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/zelda-ocarina-of-time/4/1]. | ||
− | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the downfall timeline has featured three different Links, while the other two timelines each featured two different Links. In addition, there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which has an unknown timeline placement and features one Link while alluding to another in its backstory | + | *There are currently fifteen known incarnations of Link, counting the heroes from the backstories of ''The Minish Cap'' and ''Four Swords'' as different Links. There are six Links from prior to the timeline split (with the Hero of Time being the sixth), and the downfall timeline has featured three different Links, while the other two timelines each featured two different Links. In addition, there is ''Breath of the Wild'', which has an unknown timeline placement and features one Link while alluding to another in its backstory. |
− | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' | + | *Link is left-handed in all appearances except for the [[Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', where he was made right-handed to better match the controls for the respective games. The ''Master Quest'' of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' also flips Hyrule and Link's swordfighting hand as a way to increase the difficulty. |
*The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | *The only age for a version of Link that has been confirmed in game materials is that the Link from the first two games is 16 at the beginning of ''The Adventure of Link''. Miyamoto has also stated that Link is around 12 in the first original ''Zelda'', and that in ''Ocarina of Time'' he changes between being 9 and 16 years old while traveling through time. | ||
− | * | + | *There are also several known relations of the Links, some of which were implied or confirmed by the [[Hyrule Historia]]: |
**The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | **The Hero of the Four Sword (from the ''Four Swords'' backstory) may be descended from the Link of ''The Minish Cap''. | ||
− | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the | + | **The Hero of Time is confirmed as the ancestor of the Link from ''Twilight Princess'' in the Adult Timeline. Although Link does not survive to produce offspring in the Defeated Timeline, the Historia does state an indirect relation as both Links are descended from the Knights of Hyrule. |
**The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | **The Link of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is implied to be descended from the Link of ''A Link to the Past''. | ||