Navi
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| Navi in Ocarina of Time. | |
| Navi | |
| Species | Fairy |
| Voiced by | Kaori Mizuhashi |
| Debut | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
Navi is the fairy companion of Link during the events of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Background
Since Link was a Hylian, he grew up without having a fairy companion, making him stand out from the Kokiri. However, when the Great Deku Tree grew ill from Queen Gohma, he assigned Navi to accompany Link. Navi's first impression of Link were that he was a lazy child, but her opinion of him changed as she accompanied him and assisted him.
Although Navi did not provide assistance in the form of healing or attack, she did provide Link with helpful information when she could. She also helped Link to target enemies. She was a constant companion in Link's quest, even going seven years in the future along with him. Although Ganondorf's power prevented Navi from helping Link in the final battle, she was able to help Link after Ganon transformed into his pig form. After Ganon's defeat, Navi departed and was not seen again.
Other Appearances
Video Games
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Navi is seen accompanying Link when he draws the Master Sword in The Subspace Emissary.
Other Media
- Navi appeared in the Ocarina of Time manga as Link's traveling companion, in a role identical to her game role. At the end, Navi mentions her reason for leaving by saying that Link had become a great hero so she could return in peace to the forest. Additionally, Navi is shown as the friend Link is looking for in the Majora's Mask manga.
Trivia
- Navi was originally created as part of the Z-targeting, with a tentative name being the "Fairy Navigation System". The name "Navi" was then derived from "navigation". It was after Navi was name that developers began forming ideas for her storyline role and making her an actual character, beyond her initial gameplay role.
- It is typically believed that Navi is the 'dear friend' Link is searching for in Majora's Mask. This has been supported by various secondhand sources, such as player's guides and the manga.
- Her voice clips are recycled for Ciela in Phantom Hourglass.