Breath of the Wild Theory - Link and Zelda are DATING

[@NintendoTransformer]

I love how Mipha and Zelda are never portrayed as jealous or resentful of each other. I’m pretty sick of love triangle tropes where people hate each other. It’s refreshing to see Mipha actually being supportive and respectful of Zelda and Link’s feelings. Same thing goes for Paya as well.

[@NebulAce1]

I fully agree!

[@quinnfletcher3906]

A relationship between Mipha and Link would be doomed to fail. Zoras live for hundreds of years while Hyilians age normally so there is no way the relationship would work in the long run. Mipha knows this which is why she is willing to let him and Zelda be.

[@hylianlegends]

Mipha was a little irritated based on her diary. But it seems she got over it. Or at least she was able to admit that they grew apart.

[@MrNeedleMouse]

@@quinnfletcher3906 Even though that is true. I would still want them to be together.

[@AwakenedRAGEJustin]

I ship Zelinkpha which is Zelda, Link, & Mipha. That way Link gets both the girls he loves and both Zelda and Mipha get to be with Link! Everyone wins, plus Link get to be with 2 girls, if you know what I mean!😉😏

[@kaestrainvods8808]

I feel like it was an unofficial relationship. They were falling in love but had to focus on saving Hyrule and neither of them felt they were allowed to actually follow through with a committed relationship until after defeating the calamity. Idk it feels more dramatic and romantic that way lol

[@NebulAce1]

Yeah that’s pretty much what it feels and looks like. But the dramatic love is what everyone simps for hahah maybe we’ll find out more in the sequel and age of calamity.

[@Iloveicetea-v-]

That's kinda sound right

[@becfowler4868]

Oh yeah I absolutely agree

[@octupleodyssey]

@@NebulAce1 Hey, the time has come

[@CaptainShepard09]

I really think this could be a plot point for the sequel, but hey! All we can do wait

[@gloomberry6995]

My hope for the sequel is that they make link more expressive with his facial animations. Most of the time he just stares blankly at everything

[@megamillion5852]

This is easily one of my biggest disappointments with BotW. I was fully convinced when I sat to play for the first time that this would be *the* game where Link emotes and gestures...but he just...doesn't. Some of the best moments for me are honestly in his small bits of expression, where he's taken aback by the Sheikah Slate, startled by the shaking from Hyrule Castle atop the Great Plateau Tower, or his subtle downward gaze at Rhoam's words of his past. At this point, I genuinely don't care about Link being the connection between the player and the games themselves. I want him to be his own character, with a soul and identity.

[@DandyDoondin]

Just as you said this link look at the camera blankly

[@nexarus42]

Nintendo about AoC: Link having expressions go brrrrrrr

[@leik7728]

Hey I’m from the future and whatever yeah he sometimes smiles I think and looks serous and awkward so yeah I think they made him expressive

[@DandyDoondin]

@@leik7728 ok

[@tubemanchannel3801]

I'm not sure if they are dating, but they love each other, that's a fact.

[@galactic_clashx4056]

Yea it’s practically confirmed by Nintendo with the pedals falling at the end of the game and also in the Japanese version The quest dialogs are like links journal and he says I just can’t wait to see her smile again

[@heinrichvonschnitzel8600]

No, Link only loves Sidon.

[@galactic_clashx4056]

@@heinrichvonschnitzel8600 eww no

[@heinrichvonschnitzel8600]

@@galactic_clashx4056 He is better than some girl with two sets of eyebrows.

[@galactic_clashx4056]

@@heinrichvonschnitzel8600 bruh link ain’t gay

[@chrispork1443]

I personally think that almost everyone became aware of the attraction between Link and Zelda (Kass’s teacher/the court poet, Urbosa, Mipha, Impa, the Deku Tree) but back then, the two were close, but were never in an official relationship due to Calamity Ganon’s imminent return and the fact that Link was a commoner. However, after the Great Calamity and Calamity Ganon’s defeat a hundred years later, they are free to romance each other and will likely marry in the sequel.

[@chanshengsupremacy8889]

If that happened I would die of fangirling😍

[@mariotriforce5908]

@@chanshengsupremacy8889 hahahahhahaah

[@gon7576]

Marry and or be dating

[@caleb4650]

I'm waiting BotW2 for this

[@usalty6010]

@Daniela Flores Velez did u buy the sequel yet?

[@notalexus8125]

i always interpreted urbosa's line and wink like this: saving the princess and saving hyrule have been treated as synonymous by the other champions and even rhoam. urbosa is telling link to take care of the princess just like everyone else, but by adding that extra line of taking care of hyrule too, it gives me kinda "take good care of her (personally)... oh and maybe also save the world too while you're at it *wink wink* " vibes

[@markcouture4726]

This is correct. Why does this have only 31 likes?

[@milliondollars777]

I'd like to add that, when Link is protecting Zelda from the guardians despite barely being able to stand, the King has already been long dead. If Link had run away from Zelda to save his own life, it's not like he would have gotten in trouble or anything. He has no real motive to stay there just to not risk punishment.

[@rhettmitchell]

Well I mean they didn’t know for sure at that point that the king was dead yet

[@whitelasagna6786]

Duty. Honor. Loyalty. Real man shit.

[@thegreatgarty]

There’s no way in hell that Link would fight to the death for someone he didn’t love

[@itzyuna3867]

@@rhettmitchell they did know

[@ness_vibe]

run away from zelda? he was already going to collapse from exhaustion, doing more running would only make the collapsing happen quicker.

[@addisonmiyabara3107]

I completely agree with this, but one thing to add. Urbosa's wink. I always took it as take care of Hyrule as the land, and the wink also signified Zelda because her last name was Hyrule. (At least I think because isn't that her father's surname?) I always took it as a cheeky joke from Urbosa while also being serious for his quest.

[@NebulAce1]

Not sure if their last name is hyrule? I know his name is Rhoam and her mother’s name was Zelda. But yeah you might be right, totally. I just kinda put my thoughts and ideas into this video hahah

[@heroofangst]

Yeah. The wink thew me off

[@VivioSaf]

@@NebulAce1 He actually says it to Link when he is revealing who he is: "I was King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule. I was the last leader of Hyrule." The real question is ... does Zelda have a middle name?

[@cyp6613]

@@VivioSaf Zelda Bosphoramus Hyrule?

[@annabxth]

urbosa is a zelink shipper.

[@darkslivery-_-9096]

For me it was basically confirmed when Zelda starts to say “-I “ to the deku tree when asking it to relay a message. She wouldn’t of kept it to herself if it was something that would help link defeat Gannon or important to his memories. The fact that she agreed to the deku trees statement of “whatever you need to tell him don’t you think you should tell him yourself?” Just shows it was a personal or a just normal piece of information of something Zelda wanted to say about link. “I” implies that she was going to express something she feels about link or something relating to her perspective and point of view and opinions. Her using “I” which so coincidentally aligned with being interrupted by the deku tree means it is a big reveal and not some meaningless “I hope you succeed” or a “I am so glad you’ve looked out for me all these years” that’s just something common that Zelda wouldn’t take the time to tell the deku tree to relay that message

[@mrobligatory.5234]

She actually wanted to say “I love so much as a friend!” This is a joke btw.

[@ChildofYAH]

Tell him that I love him

[@joaofernandes2400]

I think she is gonna tell Link what was going to say to the Deku tree in the sequel

[@sm0llrat977]

@@joaofernandes2400 i hope so!

[@rileybeni291]

I never thought of this! I always figured it was "Tell him I love him" but I didn't think of the fact that the Deku Tree interrupting her and telling her to tell him herself would be personal! Because if Zelda actually told Impa to tell Link to "free the Divine Beasts", she certainly would've told the Deku Tree without interruption something similar, especially if it was something like "free the Divine Beasts". I really hope it becomes canon in part 2!

[@troloinkto]

well, the japanese version, the original where link writes everything in first person show that he loved zelda

[@rhettmitchell]

Yeah he outright says it in a few entries. I wish we could’ve had that perspective in other localizations 😪

[@kingofducks3156]

@@rhettmitchell can you um.. tell me those quotes... pls

[@ChildofYAH]

@@ma_2223 have anymore quotes? XD

[@SkylerEroz]

@@ChildofYAH "(I) finished visiting all 13 of the locations in the old pictures. I remembered everything I’ve been through together with Princess Zelda. In those memories (of mine), Princess Zelda always strived to complete the task burdened onto her… Even if it’s just a moment sooner, (I) want to save her as quickly as possible (I) want to see her smile again, with these eyes (of my own)." It comes from the Vadnyl's Art Dump, on tumblr : "Major Discovery: BotW’s Adventure Log = Link’s Diary?!" Don't know if it's what u wanted, but there are some others translations that are very interesing! :D

[@chrisvergara_]

Yes

[@annaou7731]

If they were dating or not, Zelda loves him and he definitely cares for her, and after he saves her from Ganon they’re gonna be spending a lot of time together and Zelda also eventually needs to keep the royal bloodline going so yea

[@flores5420]

One of my favorite moments is in the forest when Link is helping Zelda escape from Ganon. Zelda falls after being dragged by Link. If he was just her sworn knight, he would’ve told her to get up and keep running, but instead he sheathes his sword and kneels down to listen to her. He listens to her guilt and feels her regret. And when she finally breaks down and begins sobbing, he holds her.

[@yeetskeet3]

Lovely

[@quicksilver4169]

i know, i’ve always love that particular memory.

[@stormi_wx5904]

I seriously wanna see link and Zelda kiss. Like I really think they have the feelings to each other but they don’t say it obviously. But i can see it.

[@カムイがくぽ]

Why did I buy a phone

[@andrewkecskemethy3900]

I think we might in a memory in Breath of the Wild two if there is any memories or In AOC?

[@TempestVRoid]

Ew no, that would destroy the whole game!! All ships would be destroyed and the Legend of Zelda would break down because all of these haters!

[@ihavenoideawhatimdoing4]

@@カムイがくぽ ahhhh

[@midariikishima6596]

@@カムイがくぽ damn you link

[@kowi9166]

Holy shitz, I never thought of these. I've always rewatched the memories just to see them close together. But you took an extra step further and found out more then I could. Now my whole perspective of these memories are different

[@NebulAce1]

Glad you liked it!!

[@RNjben]

Same

[@stilljustawalrus8135]

Same here, especially the one with Zelda talking about Links wounds and his sleeve was rolled up, that blew me away loll

[@ftsataros25]

I mean, they wear matching outfits. How much closer to a relationship can you get than that. 😂

[@Khalid_Mohamed]

Than*

[@liamdalemon1525]

Technically all the champions were wearing those outfits

[@-im-aim]

@@liamdalemon1525 all the champions are dating then, obviously

[@liamdalemon1525]

@@-im-aim oh my Din, I did not need any mental images

[@Linkanator-xn6og]

Damnnnn😭this made me cry. In Age of Calamity demo there's a scene where Link actually grabs Zelda's hand taking her to safety

[@NebulAce1]

I KNOW AND MY HEART ALMOST EXPLODED

[@yariayap638]

Yeah but the sad thing is that in age of calamity its not a precual its another timeline and zelda seems to not hate link and withou t hate there can t be love well it can but it will be in another way

[@An_a99]

@@yariayap638 It's a prequel. The story of the game follows the story of BOTW. If you watch the opening scence in AoC, it appears the moment when Zelda activate her powers.

[@yariayap638]

Ah ok

[@myunili]

THAT WAS CUTE AF

[@therestinghornet6906]

They are in love in my canon 👉🏾👈🏾

[@NebulAce1]

:) heehe

[@monimic2077]

Same

[@Onaliiim]

Same lol

[@Babouyou]

Same

[@ludicrous23]

in mine too

[@malenerasskovski8786]

I would also like to add that zeldas favorite flower was called a silent princess, and link is always addressed as a silent knight which I thought was a nice nod to their love.

[@sorachitheeggo4440]

eh? He's the silent knight because he doesn't talk-

[@joy77z]

@@sorachitheeggo4440 in aoc his title is "the silent knight" which is actually listed in the characters section

[@Envy_May]

silent knight, holy knight,

[@lauryners]

What I noticed when going through zora’s domain again is link and Mipha would’ve probably ended up together if link didn’t go off to be a knight however because he went and left he and Mipha’s relationship did not grow and his stress drove them apart. I think Mipha realizes this and when she says go save the princess twice, it’s in a way realizing this respecting him and Zelda who he had been bonding with and spending more time with

[@sophieh.4097]

I thought this too! The very last thing Mipha says to link in Vah Ruta is to save the princess,,, as if she’s letting him know like it’s ok go be with her

[@BoltBlades12]

She noted how he acted differently when he returned again in BotW, which was later revealed by Zelda as a silent burden from being wielder of the Master Sword and being Zelda’s escort. But again, that was in BotW. In AoC, Link doesn’t get the Sword until much later. He also doesn’t get named Zelda’s escort until much later. So he doesn’t possess that same silent burden. - Mipha in AoC even says he hasn’t changed, unlike in the BotW timeline

[@That-girliscrazy]

Yes

[@tforcwahs]

I think i agree 100% with you. I like the gesture reading you did mostly because this game being Japanese, is very influenced by Japanese’s culture and being touchy feely among friends is not a thing at all. Is also kinda rare in actual couples. so yeah all you said makes a lot of sense. Loved it

[@NebulAce1]

Thank you!

[@JinkZelda]

A big thing another theorizer had mentioned ( i forget who) is the translation of the sheika slate. The discriptions in japanese is more personal and in the point of view of link. One discription is link talking about one of the memories. Longing to see her smile. (Hence the smile zelda gives him in the end.)

[@annieandelsieofarendelle3294]

Another for Trial of the Sword is that he thinks Zelda will be happy with his progress.

[@lechampimagique123]

Finally a "theory" video with facts from the canon. It's obvious they have a relationship but it's not really showed, it's hidden.

[@josuedominguez-delatorre735]

yeah

[@heinrichvonschnitzel8600]

Even though Sidon is obviously the better choice.

[@lechampimagique123]

@@heinrichvonschnitzel8600 no :( and Sidon knew his sister liked Link so he won't love him. He's just supportive and his friend and knows him since he was a kid.

[@heinrichvonschnitzel8600]

@@lechampimagique123 Sure... , Purah is also a better choice than Zelda.

[@lechampimagique123]

@@heinrichvonschnitzel8600 she never said her love to Link. She has just a crush. There are more evidences for zelink in the canon.

[@HuesoCalavera]

Kass tells the story to Link that his teacher was in love with Zelda, but she already had her heart set on Link. There is a diary in the American version, it is written in the 3rd person, but in the Japanese version, it is Link who wrote it and he ends up saying that he wants to see Zelda's smile again. just remember that, although the game has a western medieval fantasy aspect, it is made in Japan, and in the game itself there are situations or details very much from Japanese culture and that makes the act of Zelda touching Link's face or hair and Link wants to see his smile again, already implies an approach more than friends, more complicit and sentimental between them.

[@erinmccarty8706]

I've always thought that Zelda had feelings for Link before he even became her knight. In Zelda's diary she refers to Link as "HIM", (page 1) signifying that Link was already an important person to her, and being a teenage girl with a lot on her plate, she was flitting between love and hate. Then in an exerpt from her research notes, (page 5) Zelda says, "It may sound rude that I found this unexpected, but Mipha mastered the controls with surprising ease." To me, this exerpt makes it seem as though Zelda has some resentment or jealousy towards Mipha, possibly because she and Link were so close, or because she knew Mipha had feelings for Link. Anyways, this was just my two cents

[@ra1ndr4gon]

OMg that "im hungry" killed me LMAOO

[@NebulAce1]

Lmfao

[@SUP-h9d]

Who wouldn't be😏

[@ra1ndr4gon]

@@SUP-h9d Bruuuh xDD

[@pattiwarren5531]

When Urboza winked at Link and said "Take care of Hyrule" , I immediately thought "She knows something is UP!"

[@ayone0]

I want the memory of Zelda and link kissing appears in the secuel or precuel, I NEED IT

[@leannemcelroy8482]

🤚 me too!

[@chanshengsupremacy8889]

✋ And Me!!!

[@elenarvb1293]

We all need it!

[@danahira7084]

🤚

[@Onaliiim]

HAVE TO

[@ramenxek]

Ok, I have 5 more reinforcement reasons: 1. When Link is comforting Zelda it may seem like Link is just giving her support, but if you look closer, they’re HUGGING 2. In the secret ending it has been concluded that they did not kiss, but it really looked like they were ABOUT to kiss 3. Another one about the secret ending, if you look really closely when the run towards each other, they slow down and start to HOLD HANDS 4. Zelda after the Yiga scene never had a problem opening up, hinting that they were at least good friends, probably even more then that 5. When Link has shown bravery or they are having a moment of closeness, Zelda looks at Link admirably like she likes him

[@cardboardking577]

1. Okay yeah 2. Abouts don't count. I could say in that in that one AoC cutscene that link was bout to kiss mipha 3. No they didn't? 4. Pretty surface level 5. Surface level

[@CraigKostelecky]

Very minor Tears of the Kingdom spoiler: Link's house in Hateno Village is referred to as Zelda's house. It is up to the player to interpret if Link still lived there as well. :)

[@allosaurus5771]

and the bed there is for two ;)

[@Aaaeaeaeeeaeeaeaa]

I’ve never noticed that ‚touching face‘- thing :o And: this is definitely my new fav video on you tube beside nbcs ZeLink theory’s! Sub is there! :D

[@NebulAce1]

Thank you!!! I love Nintendo black crisis so either way I feel honored to have your sub :)

[@ethanebang8902]

Mipha after hearing this: Sad fish/zora spirit noises

[@GraveDigger35]

I'm sure she wouldn't mind, she respected Zelda, not to mention she had her chance to be with Link, but Ganon put an end to that

[@xanderscut]

Amazing video! I hope we get some more Zelink moments in age of calamity and botw 2.

[@NebulAce1]

Thank you!

[@monimic2077]

This theory have sense for me

[@ZeldaMasta]

Same here bro

[@kingnamor777]

Indeed It does.

[@ganyufrommcdonalds5622]

Is this canon Me:Y E S Y ES Y E S

[@FieryRed_BE]

Singular and plural in the same sentence too

[@belana6323]

4:02 OMG! I thought I was the only one who saw that. I thought I was imagining it, but you zoomed in so close that you could even see the hair moving. The video was really great, I think you did it really well. I am looking forward to more videos of you :)

[@NebulAce1]

Thank you!!

[@leannemcelroy8482]

Yes please nintendo, I better see their relationship develop in AOC

[@isacho33]

Nintendo Employee: sir, we seem to have the cutscene starting with zelda's hand in front of link's face eiji aonuma: eh, im sure its fine, just blur it out from the beginning, no one's gonna notice NebulAce:

[@NC-yf2px]

this channel need more attention

[@NebulAce1]

Hahah thanks

[@ryklek]

Zelda moved into Links home, put up a bunch of paintings and photos in place of Links mounted weapons, clutters the place, everyone refers to that house as hers, and there's only one bed As that one guy said; "They are FUCKING until that room STINKS"

[@anne468-m1i]

I love this theory!!! Makes complete sense to me and I hope that AOC might give us scenes where their relationship is deepening.

[@NebulAce1]

I hope so too! :)

[@cole_list]

And then in the sequel, after Link regains all of his memories, they can be together while they fix up Hyrule or whatever idk... That sounds amazing 🥺

[@zainabhusain7724]

Me too!

[@tnlfghart-heath5812]

Not really to be honest

[@zainabhusain7724]

I just finished AoC, and I guess maybe in about 2-3 memories there were hints of their ship, but this game takes place in a whole other timeline. So... maybe new theories will be made regarding the AoC Zelink. Maybe it was the same timeline, but it changed since the egg came, oh man... timelines and time travel is so confusing

[@BootyyShaker9000]

Are we not gonna mention the fact that the last thing this man does as he's literally DYING is look into Zelda's eyes and smile. He collapses, Zelda rushes over, he looks at her in the most goddamn heart breaking way, and smiles at her. Because fuck it all, if he's gonna die at least he got to die in the arms of the person he loves most.

[@carloslimen7133]

Honestly,I would be satisfied if they both hugged

[@danahira7084]

At this point, me too. At least a little hug

[@anabelle6312]

Ikr nintendo just give us something

[@hylianflower9681]

This is so perfect. (Trilogyofzelda here) Gahhh I want to continue writing on my book, Before the calamity, cuz this just FUEls my zelink

[@ghiobus4933]

AAAA I SAW UR FANFICS THEY ARE GREAT HII

[@liamdalemon1525]

... well we have some new lore now so you might want to take some new information into account

[@shoveltime4]

In the true ending, Zelda gives Link a giant goofy smile, she wouldn't give that smile to just anyone because it's kinda unattractive and she has to be the formal and proper princess, and to show this to Link means she truly has opened up to him and can show him her true self. I certainly wouldn't act like a fool on purpose in front of anyone, besides my family, friends, and of course, my loved one.

[@MetalBrawlMen]

This makes so much seeeense ❤️ Zelink botw confirmed ❤️🎉

[@カムイがくぽ]

I'm outta here

[@hylianro]

@@カムイがくぽ lmfao

[@TempestVRoid]

Ew no?! If it's confirmed, I'll uninstall Tloz, destroy my Nintendo, report all tloz games and hate on the creator.

[@ChildofYAH]

@@TempestVRoid That's fine lmao, the less toxic fans, the better. The creators have been giving us Zelink signs since forever, so it's bound to happen one of these days. No need to be petty about it, TLoZ series was and is always about a knight saving his princess, or best friend (SS).

[@TempestVRoid]

@THE KID OF LINK AND ZELDA You can't tell me to do anything, you're just 7 or something

[@scoots9539]

I watched Nintendo black crisis’ theory and thought that it was good then I watched this and this is way more in depth and overall just a better explanation. I subbed

[@ParkBomisMine21]

Link sheated master sword to comfor Zelda, does that mean he's comforting Zelda as Link and not as knight??

[@AlphaJPM]

3:33 I think you are right. As seen in the Mipha's touch memory, Mipha is healing a scratch of Link's arm, right arm if I remember correctly, and in premonition, the arm sleeve that's pulled back, and maybe where Zelda was looking, was his RIGHT arm Edit, I guess we spotted the same thing pretty quickly. Great minds think alike

[@the1ofus]

Just wait, link's gonna propose in botw 2

[@SashGirl34]

Or they could already be engaged. Hehehehe.

[@ultimatedumbass4640]

Link's proposal speech: "HYAAH!!!?" Zelda: "Yes"

[@ChildofYAH]

@@ultimatedumbass4640 LMAO

[@coolmanwhoisalsoagirl183]

Bet

[@GraveDigger35]

Unless he or Zelda die in the this new game 😏

[@Silvntprincvss]

And in the memory to mount lanayru, link told Zelda to “soothe her mount to let it know how she truly feels..” he secretly told us his love language is pretty much “words/actions” of affirmation, and we see him stepping out of role even putting his SWORD AWAY as he soothes Zelda.. end not to mention, in the original dialogue of BOTW, it’s written in third person, and link ends remembering how he FEELS about Zelda and he 100% remembers her

[@kittikat02able]

YES

[@SUP-h9d]

They better be together in the sequel😭

[@pocketdirt338]

I hope not. BOTW2 is suppose to be darker than majoras mask. A romance will ruin that.

[@SUP-h9d]

@@pocketdirt338 We don't know that

[@michaelasbury7121]

I have bad news for you, Nintendo is too cowardly to straight-up admit they are, but there's even more hints that they are together in TotK.

[@t3nngu]

As a great Zelink defender, I respect this video

[@johnweeks2074]

Another thing that I would like to add In favor of Zelink, is when Miphia is talking to Zelda about trying to awakening her sealing power, there is a abrupt cut to link. I think we know what this is trying to imply. (Mipha speaks of thinking of the person you love, and the person it cuts to is Link. This feels very intentional).

[@lucyvanderheide5131]

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE THEORY THIS VIDEO WAS SOOOOO GOOD

[@NebulAce1]

Aw thanks!

[@ElineD]

3:20 WAUW, I never noticed that!!! They are so cute together! ^^ can't wait to see how their relationship is in BOTW 2 :D

[@_Mosik]

I agree to every words you said. Hope we’ll get more info about their relationship in BotW 2 or even in AoC. Thank you so much for this video !

[@althea7181]

Finally another zelink botw! This theory is soo goooooodddd!!! Make another theory please! and hey if you want, please make dub comic version of "Sisters Ballad"! I also looooove that story! keep going!

[@NebulAce1]

Aw thank you! I’ll surely make more videos :)

[@cece0910]

The memories are specially designed so that you can interpret everything into it. On the one hand, your theory that the two were already together when they traveled through Hyrule, but on the other hand, you can also think that a close friendship developed between them. So it's up to the player what he wants to believe. My humble theory is that the two were/are in love with each other but neither confessed their love to the other. It's more like everyone knows how they feel about each other but Link and Zelda have no idea.

[@ViewerOnline101]

I don't know if we can say they were "dating", but they were definitely in love. I think they were trying to keep things professional because they both had important duties, so they were sort of putting their feelings on hold. And don't forget, Mipha had been making engagement armor for him. I doubt she would have done that if they were actually dating, but as long as they weren't actually together, she still had a chance.

[@Zeldom]

You made some very good points I should've mentioned in my hour long Link's Loves video. Great analysis!

[@NebulAce1]

Thanks Andy :)

[@Onaliiim]

“And he seems to be... smileing.” This is where i died XDDD

[@meenion1359]

Mipha be like: **comes back to life and becomes Ganon**

[@gaga52p17]

for me they were definitly in love but not a couple just because of responsabilities. they were really close due to link's "job" but I think they didn't confess each other (sorry for bad english i'm french)

[@sabrexi7228]

I love this theory and I do believe it, but for the running memory notice that he’s not actually holding Zelda’s hand but her wrist, and how she keeps stumbling behind him. I’d say she was in shock over the carnage and Link, seeing the danger, had to get her to safety and just quickly grabbed her and started booking it. She’s still clearly distraught, since Link’s keeping a steady pace while she can barely keep up, all building up to when she breaks down and they stop running

[@surokawa]

In the spanish subs Mipha says that helps to her to think about the person she loves when she uses her power. I think that is a insinuation to Zelda, that maybe she could get her powers if she thinks in the person she loves, and that's what happen after that, in the memory where Zelda awakes her powers to save Link. Sorry if i wrote something wrong😅

[@Solomoncaesar]

I understand your point about link sacrificing himself for Zelda and I really like this video but any scenario where link risk his life for Zelda I wouldn’t count as evidence because it’s his job to protect Zelda he comes from a loyal bloodline of knights dedicated to the kingdom and the king tasked him to protect Zelda & if he truly cared about Zelda as a friend or in a romantic way he would have faith in her ability to unlock her power also in past Zelda games Ganon is always beaten differently but in this one specifically after beating both ganon phases Zelda is the one who seals him away for good otherwise he’d have been defeated not destroyed also Zelda has the blood of the goddess that seals ganon link has the spirit of the hero that can defeat ganon the spirit of the hero has been passed down from previous links but Every Zelda is directed related up to hylia herself so if she dies the bloodline ends and ganon will eventually return an bring the end but I still really like this theory 👍👍👏 Great work.

[@VivioSaf]

Adding to your point: - Link was actually too beaten to do almost anything at that point. Considering that he didn't even tried to prevent Zelda from shielding him. - Link is always portrayed to be the "Heroic Type". Even if he surviving would mean that he could save more people from the calamity. Just the thought of letting someone he could save behind should be enough to stop him of even thinking about it.

[@Luzox1]

The memory's name is "Dispair" but the subtitles read "This Pair"! The subtitles theirself are for the Zelink theory!

[@-mandi1063]

Honest opinion; why Mipha was standing so far away from link was maybe because she was showing how far away he actually is from her. Even if they were really close, she still felt as if he was still so far away that she couldn’t bear to get any closer knowing that he was moving on from her. I really think tat link did used to have a little bit of feelings for Mipha, but when he was assigned Zelda’s appointed knight he started to change and get more comfortable with Zelda, and forgetting a little bit about his feelings towards mipha. Btw great video :’)

[@taxuz5848]

Wow you've done such a great job putting this all together! There are my thoughts below, nothing to tell against video. I want people to understand that not all characters need to have a love interest. Close friends are 100% enough for many movies/games/etc. They still can love each other but not in a _couple_ way. But. F r i e n d s. Not everyone have to fall in love with other MC just bc they are both MC. I mean. Friendship is cool. It can include gentle touches, cuddles and whatewer else people tend to claim only for ones who in relationship.

[@olletyneliussoderstrom7462]

Nice theory! Reminds me of NintendoBlackCrisis when his first video was a “Zelink” theory. But this video takes more look at the memories. Love this video! You deserve a Sub! ❤️

[@NebulAce1]

Aww thank you! ❤️

[@olletyneliussoderstrom7462]

@@NebulAce1 I actually said that too NintendoBlackCrisis too! I said to him that he should check you out. You should to check him out! He have also done a Zelink theory

[@teaganconn7200]

I’m never gonna look at the memories the same...in a good way

[@Nara_QuestionMark]

It might be me but im 10 and i noticed that link kinda blushs when when Urbosa says her statement snd winks

[@anabelle6312]

Omg ur right Idk if that just my imagination but it looks like he's blushing

[@Dwayneff]

The expressions when Zelda was saved by Link from the Yiga soldiers, to her asking if the great deku tree would give link a message. Those expressions are of a woman who is falling in love.

[@kittikat02able]

i ferociously AGREE! bingo.

[@finthestoredaeries1917]

Of course, just like 2020, Ganon comes to shatter everybody's hopes of having a good life. -Nebulace. Oct. 14, 2020

[@CrystalFlames]

BOTW: are Link and Zelda in love?? TOTK: hold my Noble Pursuit

[@shanestevens5352]

Didn’t even realize that is the same person who runs that Instagram account. I like your artwork btw

[@yvescosyn5456]

Very good job! If I may add something: in the village you help to build, at the end, the builder get married to a gerudo and during the ceremony a huge amount of petals are flying, the same way as during the very end of the game when the two are reunited. Also when Link saves her at the end and she asks him if he remembers... her (?... instead of asking if he remembers that she loves him). But I think their love was not revealed or assumed, I think Zelda felt in love first then Link knew it and even if he was attracted by her he was not open to reveal it and before defeating ganon, until he knows that she had to unleash her power by the power of her love.

[@NellyPearly]

You missed a very important hint, if I remember right, Kass tells Link something about his master having feelings for Zelda and his quote ends with the fact that Zelda only had eyes for her knight.

[@honey-in6ho]

Can I just say, I was stalking your instagram when I saw this video and was like, 'I need to watch this'. Also, your voice is amazing, I think your english is amazing, I'm from Germany so it is very hard for me to speak proper English, but your english is impeccable

[@NebulAce1]

Ohhh thank you so much!! From what I can see, your English is amazing! :)

[@jonas..mtb..171]

Ich bin auch aus Deutschland

[@amyroser]

I love this theory so much! I’m glad I’m not the only one who caught on to Urbosa’s wink.

[@silverwolf6964]

And about the memory where Ganon is released and the Urbosa and Mipha memories... 1. Urbosa, finds Link to be the best guy for Zelda and also she knows Zelda has a crush on him but that wink and constunt pushes were for to Link who at that time was dense AF to take the hint. 2. In Mipha's case it true see had this fear of losing links affection since in every Japanese media its the childhood friends that either are friendzoned or killed, sadly both things happen in Mipha's case. And after being saved from water blight Ganon... her distance is very symbolic as she knows that now theres no way for her to be with link and to accept that Link about this time in the story has opened to those feeling he felt back than but neglected them for his duty. TL;DR that moment Mipha truly died.

[@nolangerrans6083]

Great video! I'm really curious to see how the sequal will handle link and zeldas relationship going forward.

[@unknown-p3i]

In 13:01 your theory has some backing up as long time ago when a monarch dies his only child (a daughter) wouldn’t take the throne but her husband did. After the death of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI who only had a daughter, Austria went into civil war which ended with his son-in-law Francis I, taking the throne.

[@koolaidflavas8701]

If so does that mean that Link will be the New King of Hyrule? Has there ever been a time where A Link was ever King of Hyrule?

[@VivioSaf]

Never ... at least not confirmed in game. But, is suspected that Skyward Sword's link was the first "King of Hyrule".

[@alexandererhard2516]

Quite likely. After all there is some heavy teasing during the early scenes. And Groose is initially very jealous of their friendship.

[@koolaidflavas8701]

@@alexandererhard2516 please no Stupid Groose

[@joetarheels37]

Link should be king

[@tywerr_]

Kass’s final song says that Zelda’s power was awakened because of her love for link

[@stuff2328]

7:40 no link's duty is to the princess, not the kingdom. He's her chosen knight and he would've saved her regardless of his feelings.

[@pocketdirt338]

Exactly! They don't have to be in love for him to perform his duties

[@joetarheels37]

He protects Zelda first, and Hyrule second

[@Gentleman139]

The sun dipped low over Zora’s Domain, painting the cascading waterfalls in hues of gold and rose. The gentle sound of the rushing water filled the air, mingling with the soft chirping of birds preparing to roost. Link stood on a quiet overlook, adjusting the simple blue tunic he had chosen for the evening. His sword was left behind for once-tonight wasn’t about battle or duty. Tonight was for something else entirely. Mipha approached quietly, her footsteps soft on the stone bridge that led to him. Her presence always seemed to blend seamlessly with the tranquility of the domain. She wore a flowing, shimmering gown that mimicked the colors of the sea at sunset, and her crimson scales caught the fading light in a way that made her look ethereal. “You’re thoughtful tonight,” she said as she joined him, her voice as gentle as the breeze that carried the scent of water lilies. She tilted her head slightly, her curious eyes fixed on him. Link turned to her, his heart swelling at the sight of her. She had always been his calm in the storm, his reminder of the beauty in the world he fought so hard to protect. He offered her a small smile and motioned toward the ledge. “I wanted to show you something,” he said, his voice steady but soft, his blue eyes shining with an emotion he hoped she would recognize. Mipha stepped closer, their shoulders brushing as they looked out over the vast expanse of Hyrule. The waning sunlight painted the distant hills and forests in warm, golden hues. It was a breathtaking sight, but Link’s gaze wasn’t on the view. It was on her. “I’ve always admired this spot,” Mipha said, her voice carrying a hint of wonder. “It feels like the whole world opens up from here.” “It does,” Link murmured, his tone carrying a deeper meaning. He hesitated for a moment, his hand brushing against hers, before taking a deep breath and dropping to one knee. Mipha gasped softly, her hands flying to her chest as she realized what was happening. The world seemed to hold its breath, the sound of the waterfalls dimming to a gentle murmur. “Mipha,” Link began, his voice steady despite the nervous flutter in his chest. “I’ve traveled across this land, faced dangers I never imagined, and through it all, my thoughts always returned to you. Your kindness, your strength, your love-they’ve carried me through the darkest times. I can’t imagine my life without you in it.” From a pocket, he drew a small, beautifully crafted ring-a silver band with a delicate blue stone that shimmered like the waters of Zora’s Domain. He held it out to her, his eyes filled with hope and love. “Will you marry me?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper, yet it echoed in her heart. Tears glistened in Mipha’s eyes as she gazed down at him. For a moment, she was speechless, overcome by the depth of her feelings. Finally, she nodded, her voice breaking with emotion as she said, “Yes. A thousand times, yes.” Link slipped the ring onto her finger, his hands steady despite the overwhelming joy coursing through him. As he rose, Mipha threw her arms around him, her embrace firm and warm. The setting sun bathed them in its golden light as their foreheads touched, the promise of their future shimmering between them. The wedding was held a month later in Zora’s Domain. The grand hall, adorned with flowing banners of blue and white, was transformed into a scene of simple elegance. The sounds of waterfalls provided the music, and lanterns lit the space with a soft, warm glow. Mipha stood at the far end of the aisle, radiant in a gown that shimmered like the surface of a pristine lake. Her headdress, adorned with delicate pearls, accentuated the natural grace she carried. Link stood waiting, dressed in ceremonial Zora armor gifted to him by the royal family, his usually calm expression softened with awe as he watched her approach. The ceremony was simple, yet profound. Sidon officiated, his voice booming with joy as he spoke of the unity between Zora and Hylian, of love that transcended time and trials. When the vows were exchanged, Link spoke first, his words steady but filled with raw emotion. “Mipha, you’ve been my light, my guide, and my heart. I promise to stand by your side, to protect you and cherish you, through every storm and every calm.” Mipha’s voice trembled slightly as she responded, her words flowing like poetry. “Link, you are my strength, my hope, and my greatest joy. I vow to love you with every part of me, to face the future together, no matter what it brings.” When Sidon pronounced them married, a cheer rose from the gathered crowd of Zora and Hylian alike. Link and Mipha shared a kiss, tender and heartfelt, sealing their union under the soft glow of lanterns and the cascading waters that surrounded them. That night, as they danced together under the stars, the world seemed to shrink to just the two of them. Link held Mipha close, his hand resting lightly on her waist, her head nestled against his shoulder. The future stretched out before them, uncertain but bright, and they faced it together, bound by a love as enduring as the rivers that flowed through Zora’s Domain.

[@isitreallytho1649]

Link and Zelda are secretly dating Mipha cries in a corner

[@GraveDigger35]

She had her chance, but Ganon had other ideas and got her (probably before she could present him the Zora Amor she made). But I'm sure she would be fine since she greatly respected Zelda

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

The fact that Zelda moved in with link at hateno village, redecorated, has to have a special secret study in the well, and that they only have one bed tells me they’re in some kind of romantic relationship.

[@sarazolbrod6413]

Everyones talking about zelink but what about... linda

[@owenfinlay9670]

This is a great theory, however I believe that they were not dating before the calamity. After the scene where link saves zelda from the yiga clan, the two grow closer together. I think they started to have feelings for each other during this time leading up to the calamity, but they were so focused on the task at hand that they couldn't possibly have dated. I think they probably made flirtatious gestures to each other, like zelda touching links hair, without completely realizing. According to kass, zelda's love for link awakened her power at fort hateno. I feel like she realized that what she had been feeling for him was love when he was severely injured, and tried to protect her anyway(he probably did this out of love, and he probably knew already because you wouldn't do something like this for someone unless you really knew you loved them). I think that her powers suddenly awakening shows that she could finally realized that it was love. If she knew she loved him ever since the yiga encounter, she would not have had this sudden reconciliation and she may have gotten her powers sooner, or she may have encountered them a different way. In conclusion, I believe that there was a spark since the yiga ecounter, that finally ignited at the battle of fort hateno, and it finally blooms into a relationship after the calamity is vanquished, with link eventually becoming king as urbosa's wink predicts.

[@Babouyou]

My theory is that hints are put in the games and let willingly discreet so you can either cherish them or ignore them. As Link's emotions. Everything is made for you to imagine his feelings and their relationship as you'd want them to be. It's not that "it's only your opinion and anybody can disagree", but more "if you think it happened like this for YOUR Link, then it really happened in YOUR version of the story; maybe it didn't happen for millions other people who imagined/played their Link differently, but for you and the memories you'll keep from this game, you can consider it canon". In my theory Link has always been so blank and quiet so you can fill this empty body with your own soul, emotions and thoughts. And the same goes for his blurry relationships: we know for sure how the others feel but how Link feels and responds is entirely up to you. Thank you for highlighting some details I missed too. :)

[@gamergirl209]

I do love the idea of urbosa giving link her blessing to marry Zelda.

[@AaronPICAR]

You will defend fiercest who you love deepest.

[@theoriginallinko]

0:20 "we are throwned to a world that we have never seen" Sees all the previous zelda games

[@Del1nk]

Meanwhile im single and im procrastinating

[@sunset-peril]

Not sure if this supports what you were discussing here, but on another theory video or memory discussion or something I saw someone mention that, in the Silent Princess cutscene, Link reaches for Zelda's hand slightly somewhere in between her finding the flower and finding the frog.

[@Carlos-np7du]

I always like to think they're secretly with each other. But in BOTW it's more shown and revealed. I'm for zelink 👍

[@multiverseleader101]

Inaccuracy at 13:09. Link would be Prince Link, not King Link. Zelda has the blood of the royal family, hence why she is given the title of princess throughout the games. Link, however, does not share any blood with the royal family. He would be Prince Link, consort of Queen Zelda. (This is how monarchies work. If you don't believe me, you can check the information of the royal family of England.)

[@elusiveart530]

Holy shit! I did not notice that she stroked his face

[@Ancient16-r7y]

“Zelink theory video-“ *pans out to a million boxes of Buzz Lightyear toys*