Growing Up Gerudo: Episode 1

Growing Up Gerudo - by Roy and Junior.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to Dubbing Up Gerudo! See you soon for the next episode!

[@occamsbeatinstick.3076]

This makes the whole game have a new and fun interpretation. Link is a child and all of his adventures are in his imagination, Ganon is his dad pretending to be the monster at the end before they all fall into a giggle fit.

[@number1kenyan]

Occam's Beatin' Stick. Omg that’s so wholesome. If only this was canon... or a spin-off

[@xenapaprika4555]

I’ll be honest that’s my favorite thing

[@skidooshlayman12]

Or Link is in a coma after being attacked by a Gerudo and he's dreaming it all.

[@PheonixGirl-hg7cf]

Oh my GOSH THATS WHOLESOME!!! X3

[@noodledoodlerboi3866]

Yo a game that makes ganon like a father at the beginning and then ganon becomes evil because of a evil mage

[@coil9897]

So this is basically ocarina of time, but link had been sent to the gerudo instead of the kokori.

[@GranWarlorckEnmaryu]

THAT would be an interesting fangame

[@caxolog]

I wonder if the same could be said with the Goron’s or Zora.

[@GranWarlorckEnmaryu]

Well while i can't say if a Goron raised Link would be interesting to play as, i do think that Link growing up as a Zora would be a better option

[@maladroit5581]

@@GranWarlorckEnmaryu well something like that is hinted at with the zora in breath of the wild

[@ImagineMan6454]

Am I the only one that thinks this is twilight princess and not ocarina of time

[@DolusVulpes]

This would make for a really tragic Zelda game with a heartbreaking final boss if they ever went this route, or it could lead to a Link whose goal becomes to free Ganon from the curse of Demise. I suspect it's not too unrealistic either way at this point considering how many risks they took with Breath of the Wild.

[@maximumforce8275]

Why do you think they haven't done it yet?

[@RykersRange]

Hell that COULD work, There is this theory that based on the trailer for the BOTW sequel trailer that Ganon COULD be a good guy

[@Crayon_Egbert]

@@RykersRange wich would make me really happy

[@catrianheir]

Having the 3 pieces of the triforce on the same side would be so freaking awesome

[@matthewrooke819]

Wish they could, can't keep recycling the same ganon over and over.

[@MrRouge15]

Ganondad is the best dad ever !!!

[@siresorb1419]

Probably not that hard when he's the only man currently living in the village.

[@greenblaze9406]

Papadorf

[@strangerdanger1135]

Ganondaddy

[@thegreatkingofevilganondor1500]

Thanks!

[@8bitty192]

*i see what you did there ;)*

[@JuliArtsy-u8i]

Why do i have to be conflicted about if ganon could have been a good person if it wasnt for that curse by demise or if it wasnt for the twin rova

[@garrisonjones1827]

Juli Gamer what would be funny is if BOTW 2 makes that into a reality

[@hiddendesire3076]

Shion Rasenka Honestly the King in Wind Waker is the villain. Ganondorf wanted to uncover the land of Hyrule and the surrounding kingdoms. It would have opened up so much more land for the current inhabitants of the small islands. They would have more room to live on, could farm more, wouldn’t have to worry about population and space issues, etc. Heck, Ganondorf wanted to use the triforce to end the cycle without killing any of the three of them. Can you really say he is such a bad guy?

[@AdelTheForsaken]

I too would love an end to their torment. Demise really did a number on all of them.

[@boxtank5288]

@@AdelTheForsaken Demise's Curse is truly that. Causing a Noble Soul and Wise Ruler to go against what would otherwise be a Well-Intentioned Extremist.

[@arthurcosta1657]

@TenyuShimatta me too

[@AGooeyMass]

Could you imagine a Zelda game where you are destined to defeat your own father? D:

[@noodledoodlerboi3866]

This is idea- make it

[@betuna9487]

Verdade uma bela ideia

[@caranielsen1306]

That would be awesome and heartbreaking at the same time

[@mairuzu465]

Eh, I’ve played many games where you’ve had to kill/defeat your own father. One of the more recent ones was that you had to stab your own- well he wasn’t his biological father he was the man he called father and he was the one who raised him and trained him to be a warrior.

[@epsilon826]

A real Star Wars twist

[@galaxymew5138]

THIS IS A _WEAPONIZED_ AMOUNT OF CUTENESS

[@anaceweirdo1579]

We can destroy the entire world with this kind of power!!!! >:D

[@Sloth_Guy_Alex]

AAAAAAH!!! THE... CUTENESS... IS... OVER LOADING

[@ButterQueen_]

I can't I literally can not right now! My heart is melting 😖

[@gurogoth]

Weaponized**

[@galaxymew5138]

@@gurogoth Thanks, my auto correct was being weird

[@masenyaolivia9705]

Link: Zelda told me everything, she told me you killed him! Ganon: No Link, I am your father. Link: No! That's impossible!

[@lorikeetrainwing]

Ganondorf didn't ki... no, wait, never mind. Good riddance to Fenrir, Ganondorf was the real Dad.

[@GenericJake]

This could make for an interesting zelda story. Especially if ganondorf isnt choosing the become ganon but its more a curse

[@silverwolf6964]

You know what hold that thought, lets make a game out of this story.... a spin-off you might say. So.... Agreed

[@Razvii]

A Loz game where Ganon is Link's father genuinely sounds intriguing

[@lordganlegion]

Will you have to fight Ganon? If so then a game where Ganon is Link's father and you as Link have to fight him would be difficult to make. You as Link is the hero destined to save Hyrule but the one seeking to destroy Hyrule and the Triforce is your father. That is a game that the developers would want to trigger an emotional response with. Best way to do that is to keep Ganon's identity as secret as possible until the final battle. Possible: Yes Hard: Most likely

[@Razvii]

@@lordganlegion "Link no more Oreos, you ate enough!" "Link, put the master sword down.... Link?"

[@lulashlyn728]

Omgtinylittlelinkgoingonqueststoprovehimselfagerudo

[@maladroit5581]

@@lordganlegion [minor spoilers ahead] well it may be a tiny spoiler but the "villain" in this series is more the king of hyrule, with zelda being more on the gerudo sides than the hyrulians. Now nothing drastic has happened yet in the series but it's coming. If you ask me it would be more interesting to see the conflict of zelda choosing either her real family or her second family she chose cause that's very much what the comic shapes it up to be

[@heroofthe4-starmastersword526]

This is a weird au. Nice ganondorf, more than one male gerudo. Though I am wondering on the background as to how link became ganondorf's adopted son

[@bellabesei]

My theory is that More than one Gerudo voe is born every hundred years. And From breath of the Wild we Rob voe settlements so the fact that Ganondorf doesn't exist means more voe can be born

[@bellabesei]

@@Randomdudefromtheinternet precisely

[@Chris-gx1ei]

Perhaps Ganondorf had there still a good heart and he was not only a friend of the King of Hyrule but also of Links Biological Father, who was a Royal Knight. Maybe he wanted to do him a favor after he died in the Hyrulian Civil War. That's my theory.

[@thegoldenberry2138]

Maybe links mom in oot brought link to the gerudo instead of the kokiri forest

[@Nitram4392]

*laughts in spoilers*

[@monsoul777]

This is really intriguing also smoll Link so Bloody Adorable

[@thegreatgoldfilms6311]

are you sure the smol boi is link?

[@DiaboTatuado]

@@thegreatgoldfilms6311 2:15

[@kingkurok3149]

@@thegreatgoldfilms6311 they literally call him Link several times

[@thegreatgoldfilms6311]

@@kingkurok3149 found out years ago

[@kingkurok3149]

@@thegreatgoldfilms6311 okay

[@carlosjettromero2882]

Link: Hey Zelda.. Zelda: Yes Link? Link: I’m black. Zelda: Wha- Link: I’m also adopted, and I killed my own adopted dad, which is my only dad.

[@ghoststriker766]

Ganon:its true

[@leonides1527]

Zelda: bitch what? Hylia: *since fucking when?!*

[@dannywilliams2831]

In Breath of the wild link is black

[@ImagineMan6454]

Wait.... that means link can say the n-word, if he can even speak

[@gnostaoticanarchangautand]

@@dannywilliams2831 have you ever walked up to a gerudo and looked at yourself in BotW?

[@Warrior-Of-Virtue]

I never really thought about it, but Link's mother could have just as easily fled into the desert or the mountains or towards Zora's Domain. There's a lot of interesting whatifs here.

[@TrollWalterWhite]

Kirby will not be calling child protective services

[@lemonicdemonade09]

Yay!

[@someman66]

Baby wholesomeness: Broke Good parenting wholesomeness: W O K E

[@pakki6555]

Fucking right

[@maellesaliou5871]

Little link is so cute and adorable it's killing me. Same with Ganondad (let's call him that it's more fitting) he's very great. Nabooru too is cool too. The drawing art is beautiful and the English dub very good

[@jeannydooley6373]

Oh my God link spoke this is scary never thought in a million years I hear link talk one word

[@ailoriarayne5086]

He does talk in the games though...dialog boxes.

[@alexbluecyndaquil]

Ailoria Rayne And in... one cartoon...

[@ailoriarayne5086]

@@alexbluecyndaquil Sshhhhhh. We don't speak of CD-I Link

[@Nukestarmaster]

@@ailoriarayne5086 Excuuuuuuse me princess.

[@ailoriarayne5086]

@@Nukestarmaster Gee..I wonder what Ganon is up too

[@celestialchord]

This is my favorite Ganondorf... I didn’t know Ganondad would be so cute... just the way he acts with Link is absolutely adorable

[@Yukon_83]

Same

[@RageQuitter-kb9ih]

I like this AU, reminds me of a Disney film, the sketchs the story.. I like it

[@carnai123]

Ok did anyone else notice that Link had the Triforce on the back of his hand doesn't he only get that after Ocarina of Time?

[@carnai123]

I get that this is a what if Link was raised by Ganondorf but still wouldn't that mean that link would head to have some contact with the Triforce

[@carnai123]

Sorry a part of me is trained to look for these things so I hope I didn't ruin anyone's fun

[@acejascent]

He gets it on the back of his hand in a lot of games. A link between worlds for example

[@the_solomon_sage8431]

In many stories involved with link's left hand bearing the mark of the Triforce, it's usually a "birthmark", and is supposed to forshadow his destiny.

[@inkwelldarkpit7722]

But he gets turn into Ganon's child so it is the triforce of power? It could be by inheritance?

[@emmamiller.]

Poor Link...everyone's so mean and he's just sitting there being adorable and clueless.

[@liamnickell4106]

BOTW 2 better be about link breaking Demise’s curse and curing Ganondorf. I want a good ganon god dammit!

[@Milkycolaa]

I would LOVE a Ganon redemption story, but it seems pretty unlikely.

[@hrg8279]

The thing is that the curse doesn’t work that way. Ganondorf is not a random person chose by demise, he is a reincarnation of him and link is a reincarnation of the past hero. And in the game the reincarnation works with you being born connected to the spirit of that person, Ganondorf exist because Demise exist, so him having a redemption arc wouldn’t make any sense in the canon way because he is and will always be the king of evil. Said that, I would love to see a male gerudo that is not a demise reincarnation, the idea of one being born from time to time is very interesting and I would love to see a character like that in the gerudo tribe, specially because that’s my favorite race in the game

[@liamnickell4106]

Lily Rose ik how his curse works. I’m saying they should find a way to break Demise’s curse once and for all and end the cycle of war

[@hrg8279]

Haywire Reborn yeah they could, but “curing” Ganondorf is not an option, because he is a reincarnation. Zelda and Link could destroy it somehow, saving the gerudo male cycle in the process, but it wouldn’t be Ganondorf no more

[@Yukon_83]

Preach

[@muraalia]

what - why - what - what is thi - what - why is th - why - why do I like it so much - why - what

[@thecolorpurple6401]

*Because it's amazing.*

[@brendancorey7831]

I want this to be a Zelda canon origin. It would be awesome. I would probably cry if it actually happened and we had to fight ganondorf, but wow.... this is so amazing

[@AnaxErik4ever]

Especially with how popular the "Hylian Vai" and Gerudo Voe wear outfits are in Breath of the Wild, I myself have become curious about Link and/or Zelda being raised as Gerudo rather than Hylians. I love the voices here, especially for Papa Ganondorf. "You can't mess with a good stretch." lol

[@eden6601]

"Im too soft on the boy" about 17 (??) years later Ganon: omw omw omw omw to kill the kid

[@Luna-yw5rk]

"Virdi's stunt double" omg lol XD

[@WriterKing92]

You know, this whole thing reminds me of an intriguing idea I had thought about. What if of the next incarnations of Zelda was not just Hylian, but her father had married a Geurdo Princess in his youth? Yeah, half-Geurdo Zelda! I know, Tetra exists, but we don’t one-hundred percent know that she’s Geurdo on one side in that game.

[@foxpro3002]

tetra could be just tanned, windwaker is set in a Caribbean like world after all, but it would be interesting is some gerudos survived the flood and lived on a desert island of sorts.

[@replaytsl4591]

Ganondorf: No, Link. I am your father

[@Nino5571]

The whole fandub was just perfect! I love it!!! 💜💜💜 Everyone did an amazing job! I can’t wait for the next part to come out!

[@alexolotl124]

Hyrule Warriors Gaming Yep

[@_sasterisk_]

This is one of the best comic dubs I’ve ever seen. There aren’t a bunch of unnecessary noises in blank panels or anything. It’s also a great comic lmao-

[@TheOtakuArtist]

Man, the voice acting is on point! I'm already enjoying this so much so far!

[@aegisludia]

Aww I can't stop grinning, this turned out so well!

[@meganpayette5996]

The first few panels remind me of when Simba woke his father up. It was cute back in 1994 and it's cute now!

[@genesis6987]

Who I’m guessing is Ganon or something: “Come on, Nabs, he just a child.” Me: “A child that could eat your weight in food”

[@Kuroobi5]

I'm not sure why this came on my recommendation feed. But THANK HEAVENS IT DID. THIS my friend is ultimately amazing! (Mind you I've never played a Legend of Zelda game a day in my life (don't judge me :p) ). But this is amazing! I can't wait to see more of this little comic of yours. Well done. And I now have a new game lore to get into starting this decade. Thank You ❤

[@hannityfoster6]

I highly recommend playing Zelda if you get the chance.

[@k_zucreationz9301]

I randomly came across this and I love it!

[@Yukon_83]

Same this gives me hope for ganon I wish Nintendo would give another shot at ganon being awesome this warms my heart

[@arsnole3942]

0:49 agreed waking up and stretching is like divine Energy being poured into your body

[@Kat.Cha0s.c0m]

Ganondorf looks like Moanas dad

[@valenmorado4153]

you ruined it

[@thatluckydragon8088]

This needs more admiration it's amazing

[@lamcb.9476]

I didn’t know I needed this AU in my life

[@Demont]

I enjoy fandub alot and I'm sure it will get even better as the episodes go on.

[@crowsystem445]

I FOUND IT AGAIN. i had a sudden memory of this comic and tried to find it and im so happy i did i loved this when i was younger

[@sakasakiii]

Vridi’s voice is absolutely adorable! Plus Nabooru’s reminds me of Legate Rikke’s from Skyrim :) I cant wait to watch more aghHhH (plus the blooPERS ARE GOLD AHAHAHA)

[@xenapaprika4555]

VRIDI’S VOICE! ACK! THE CUTENESS!

[@bryanvilleda3646]

I really loved the story, and the bloopers were actually drawn, it felt like they were actually acting in a set

[@kirieli1103]

I love this! The art, the story and the voice actings; they all are amazing!

[@mastadonking3816]

Cat, in the corner: *holding a lighter like their at an 80's rock concert *

[@Mylenapony]

This might be my favorite series now

[@ayanamiayachanJ]

Mine too

[@linus8380]

I've read through the child and teen arcs, and I've read what's available in the adult arc, I don't think I've been emotionally invested in a story as much as I am in this one.

[@kingscourt9559]

I would love to see a movie or game about Ganondorf realizing that the hatred and malice he feels isn’t his own and attempts to separate himself from the curse of demise with the help of link and Zelda, the three of them work together to battle the demon king’s evil

[@prettyoriginalnameprettyor7506]

this gives me a how to train your dragon (book) vibe when they go get the eggs

[@Zeno11Salazar]

I freaking love this serious so far. Also I found it interesting that Naburoo has be seemingly aged up a bit? I don't know, I feel like she is at least as old as she was when she became a sage in OoT.

[@tilzo_9752]

Wow link can talk more as a toddler than he can as an adult.

[@wolfluva24]

When your dad is so ripped iron knuckle is named after him P.s. as I should’ve said this sooner but you all did an amazing job I was a bit shaky but the attention to sounds music and the people you have leave this memorable and further bring this comic to life so I thank you

[@MaddyRaddy9]

Oh my gosh Link is so cute as a small babby! I love him so much.

[@Smilingberryy]

7:12 "What the hell was that" is my question whenever my cat jumps on my bed than me the slams into the wall

[@e.m.p.3394]

Oh damn. You know what would be interesting? If Link was Born the son of Ganondorf (half Hylian) and the spirit of the Hero is being tested. Can Link defeat his own father? We could have fun with that

[@karlhyetravelerofworlds]

"It'd take a miracle for that child to make it to the initiation ceremony in one piece" Meanwhile link with his natural proficiency with almost all weapons and unending determination: you sure about that

[@diedinvayne679]

LINK IS SO ROUND I LOVE THIS COMIC SO MUCH

[@AmnieKa]

I tried reading this on tumblr but between so many posts I got confused, I’m glad I found this video

[@joshuabennett8256]

I like the Good Guy Ganondorf AUs like this and A tale of 2 rulers

[@renjoku3771]

Just coming back here brings back memories. This is how I discovered and started reading the comic. So glad they showed up in my recommended when I was bored on a Wednesday.

[@777Rowen]

This is such an interesting concept! Everyone did an amazing job on everything.

[@herofantasyx808]

I imagine how Link is being raised by Ganondorf and learning how to do the right or wrong even if tough to understand.

[@wrebly5273]

For the first 5 minutes straight I was crying it’s soo freaking wholesome!

[@7WomaNation]

10:06 well she's a real piece of work idid'n she

[@Tr0113d_]

And then we all realize that every link is a different, but related, person.

[@aryasquarepants1262]

Loved this! Can't wait for more ♡

[@SilentSheikah13]

Oh you’ve found spikes and a flask. Good job. Me: SKSKSKSK

[@followthewhiterabbit884]

Look! The reincarnation of all evil eats breakfast with his future murderer. So cute!

[@jviolet2253]

Awwwwww! Gannondorf is the best dad!

[@oneirataxiadi4987]

I can’t believe this got dubbed! I love this comic :D

[@thelordofchaos-2009]

The outtakes were amazing

[@zakjackson2021]

Thank you very much for making this video I was hope someone would make this plot story.

[@stephim7399]

Fantastic story and fanart ! Thanks to the amazing talent of Broc Thunder XD

[@theocollins4600]

This series has got me hooked!

[@Nanenna]

You did a wonderful job with the voices and sound effects! Beautifully done.

[@godzillafan54]

3:04. Im sorry but Ganondorf having that BIG dopey smile is just priceless

[@oboebuddy15]

I'd love to see this fully animated someday :) Very good work!

[@thegoldenberry2138]

Link was sent to the gerudo desert instead of the kokiri forest, I'm assuming..?

[@herotehdude]

I'm getting Disney vibes.

[@xaracen7207]

now i want a version where zelda is the villian knowledge is power afterall, imagine combining the power and courage triforce.....

[@Numbah12AD]

me now wanting this to be the secret backstory for Link that you only find hidden in the Gerudo city or in ruins. Also, to make cannon, Link got separated from Gannondorf before Hyrule was properly formed and doesn't remember being raised by him, but still retains the skills.

[@claytongriffith8323]

It took me a while to realize this was related to The Legend of Zelda, greatly built and voiced work

[@kylinor3025]

3:48 Ganondorf calls Link his "little piglet" because Ganon takes the form of a great boar :0 This is such an amazing detail

[@Movhicoffvee]

Link is an able absolute mood 7:42

[@KIngFreg42]

Plot twist, Link accidentally shoves Ganondorf down a flight of stairs and prevents a whole 7 years if genocide

[@linkthehylian9155]

Damn what a plot twist my arch enemy ending up to being my father damn this makes me cry happy tears finally seeing some sort of parents

[@cloudenvy47]

can we talk about how, since BotW, we've collectively headcanoned that Link is a hoarder to match his canon gluttony

[@Focafoxxi]

Love the art and love Ganon and link , I want too see more of this person's art/comics and I'ma sub so I can hear more awesome voice acting ^^

[@ZoraVisions]

Its kn webtoon too

[@pauloltman4960]

2:17 glad to see the personality shows up at such an early age!

[@spiritoflegend7483]

This is wholesome

[@ChristyTina22]

Chonkers Link is adorable. I love the art, the acting is amazing. I've watched the whole series like 3 times. Good job!

[@Докторпарадокс]

Ganondorf in the games: incarnation of evil, ruthless, heartless cunning murderer Ganondorf in comics:

[@MumboJ]

10:32 Omg the little 'get item' jingle! 🥰

[@neusrodriguez481]

still doesn't makes sense so many men in a gerudo village as there aren't any except for ganon being reborn every 100 years

[@2013Fangirl]

I started reading this on Webtoon a while ago but you and your team's dubbing of this makes me soo happy! Thank you 😊

[@Yukon_83]

Where in witch story I wanna know on webtoons

[@2013Fangirl]

@@Yukon_83 The Webtoon has the same title as the video I believe. It might be in the Canvas section. Search it's name and you should see it

[@annenoir760]

GOD ALL I WANT IS FOR NINTENDO TO MAKE GANONDORF DRAGMIRE A GOOD GUY WITH A BIG HEART

[@joc98able]

Why this is not viral?!