Why The Legend of Zelda Isn't The Legend of Link

[@XxIcedecknightxX]

Tears of the Kingdom I think does a great job at reminding you of the game name. You play as Link, yes, and you, as Link, destroy the big baddie, but Zelda was the one who set everything in motion for it to happen.

[@Cman04092]

Yeah TOTK did a great job making Zelda just as important if not more important than link.

[@BvngeeGvm]

Link is more important than her

[@matiaspizarro7960]

With each video I watch I become more convinced that the translations are disastrous and that I should learn japanese. These lore/translation videos make me fall in love with the game even more.

[@RomanHoltwick1]

German translations seem to be more accurate. But the Japanese originals still clear up a lot.

[@broaisland9003]

Someone really needs to make mods for all the Zelda games with more accurate translations.

[@QuestWithAaron]

I don't believe that all the translations are disastrous, as language is insanely complicated. Finding the perfect translation for each word and sentence within the limited space of a text box is a massive challenge! Many Japanese words carry nuances that can't be rendered to English very easily without providing additional explanations, too. With that said, there are definitely occasions when the translations we were given are wrong- like how Impa tells Zelda in Japanese at the end of SS that Zelda will look after the Triforce. Whereas in English Impa says she will inherit that role. Either way, analysing the Japanese text is super fun to do, and I feel the same way as you! Finding a new way to appreciate the depth of Zelda lore is an amazing feeling!

[@marcoasturias8520]

The translations handled by NoE are much better. Learn German or French and you'll be fine.

[@RomanHoltwick1]

@@marcoasturias8520 Okay then it's not just me, phew... I'm German and played my games in English for a while, because I thought it might be better because it's a bigger market. But a lot of humour seemed to be missing and now I hear about all these poor translations...

[@octapusxft]

I have done most of the TOTK story. The things that Zelda does in this game makes her more than worthy of being a Legend.

[@kazuyakenzaki1320]

"Its the Legend of Zelda, but the adventure of Link"

[@tripletflamesrainbowstarpeople]

Beautifully explained! The goddess Hylia was the original protector of the Triforce, and Zelda is the incarnation of Hylia

[@EmmanuelMarin07]

A lot can get lost in translation. Luckily, we have dedicated and passionate people like you around! Great video!

[@thecartoonsemotion]

In fact, in Spanish from Spain version (i don't know the latam one) in SS and BOTW characters always call Zelda "la sacerdotisa" (the miko), even among enemies as Girahim. It's a nice surprise for me the Spanish version is soooo accurate with the Japanese one. And in Tears of the Kingdom in the sidequest about ancient text in hylian from a Sonia's lady-in-waiting says Sonia before her marriage was a miko (sacerdotisa) of Hylia. So it's a essential evidence of who is really Sonia😊.

[@apieceofcoffee]

In the last book of the Twilight Princess manga, Link has a really good line of revelation about Zelda saying "Zelda is Hyrule. Hyrule is Zelda." This video makes that statement even clearer. After playing LoZ for my entire life, you're introducing me to a whole new game and story. I need to learn Japanese and play everything again

[@jadenwilliams615]

Hyrule is Rauru and Sophia. First king and queen

[@duppady5319]

​@@jadenwilliams615 while they may be the first kings, Hyrule itself was founded by Zelda and Link. The 'Zelda is Hyrule' thing is also shown in spirit tracks as New Hyrule is founded by Tetra, whose true name is Zelda. Every time we hear of Hyrule being founded by someone, it's always Zelda. In a sense... where Zelda goes, so does Hyrule as only she can bring it to be

[@syd4real961]

​​@@jadenwilliams615 Rauru (not OOT Rauru) and Sonia didn't exist until TOTK, they do not represent TLOZ like Zelda does.

[@mercianthane2503]

This is pretty interesting, like if Zelda is a personification of the land itself.

[@kevinbaumhoer7359]

@@mercianthane2503 nope Zelda is the Reincarnation of Hyallia herself

[@modthefirst3405]

As somebody learning Japanese, your constant use of the Japanese terms, such as 巫女, is very much appreciated

[@SuzumeMizuno]

This was so interesting, it changes so many things about Zelda and Hylia! It's such a shame there are so many things lost in translation... Thank you so much for your work!

[@Nubert69]

You're such an extremely underrated KZbinr. You deserve millions of subscribers!

[@IdentifiantE.S]

I just discovered it thanks to the algorithm and frankly it is really incredible sometimes people are not recognized at their true value

[@marcoasturias8520]

In the first game, Zelda broke her triforce and sealed herself with Ganon long before Link started his adventure. For Link and anyone of his time, the story of Zelda would be a literal legend.

[@kevinbaumhoer7359]

not completly True in the First game Zelda was kidnaped by Ganon and link Set out to Free Her . if you mean Breath of wild than yeah you are right but not in the First game

[@k2geekd]

@@kevinbaumhoer7359 i mean yea they mean the first game in relation to totk

[@linkeddevices]

​@@kevinbaumhoer7359 in the original the game was always supposed to be meta. The tri force was the concept of the game play I. E. Action, suspense, thrills, the "story" which is a meta in media res fable that's a vessel for a "player" which is why he's called link and meant to be such an empty vessel. Link embodies courage what moves along the world, by tempering power with wisdom to overcome fear. The original Zelda was based on Peter Pan and the legend of Zelda is an ongoing world of Neverland, and each is topical while managing not to be political, and each teach you a really really harsh truth about life. The Meta aspects of it are meant to break the forth wall just as the original save chip was symbolised by the 3rd aspect of the tri force. We have the story(s), we have the world and the enemies and the mechanics, now we have the ability for the user himself to save his "state" so he can explore and do what he does and his actions and the consequences really impact the "game". Zelda has always been Mario but way more fleshed out and with a lesson that is a projection of the story and asks us to ask ourselves what we'd do. That's why the story doesn't hold your hand and you can beat it any way you want or you can find as much story in its fractal world as you want. You can also beat the game baked and naked by sheer skill since with enough knowledge and mastery j e. Wisdom, and courage, you have all the power you'd ever need. The fable structure seems childish only because people think their own actions down matter and what you put in is like with anything else what you get out. You can spam the world with bs or you can make the world paradisical. And not care what anyone else says. Japan went through extremely tough times in the recent past so they're just really good story tellers that manage to do refine gaming better than anyone else can even with 1/50 the "assets". Have you ever beaten any zelda since links awakening and not felt haunted? Or the shock of adult hood, or the realisation that you are just as responsible to "save the world" as anyone else. Links awakening set the stage for a Minerva like Zelda with a fairy and Peter pan like avatar. You always start off naked and harmless like anyone else. Ocarina of time fleshed out the world in 3D but kept the Meta music and how music has the power to unlock memories and make memories just as artfully as a sword could. And a sling shot is often more powerful than a sword. Where Mario breaks the 4th wall by making the game very apparently a game such that you can find hidden mechanics like ducking to fall "behind the scenes" to run past the "ending" to discover a warp point. And it rewards you for thinking outside the box. Zelda takes it a step further and fleshed out what'd be a Mario game with a fable about current events and your current existence in the ongoing world of in media res. Breath of the wild is a reboot back to how Zelda 1 would have been if possible. But it still challenges you to learn the mechanics and exploit it to play and beat the game however you want. Alls fair if it's consistent to the mechanics of the world. This isnt foriegn to Nintendo. Pokémon teaches you how to handle credit and finances, through earning trust and learning what to use when no different than I have my 5 main credit cards that I use as weapons to score bonuses and perks that I earned. An example of the out of the box thinking the game teaches you through a meta worldview is how people see the Biden credit score "attack on good credit" as a bad thing when anyone with good credit can just go on to excellent or deliberately duck your credit. As long as you're either above or below the range you wouldn't be penalised. But people complain as if it's not in their hands to just do whatever it takes to exploit the game and if it's fair then it's fair. Anyone with good credit shouldn't be offended that they would take a penalty if they bought a house when they could simply take out a temporary cash loan then pay it back as soon as you are cleared of the credit check. So the punishment on those with good credit is just a punishment on those who don't know how to adapt which is entirely up to you. The attack on good credit isn't an attack on anything. Anyone with good credit is likely bordering on 800. You can do one of 2 things to escape the good credit penalty. Drop to fair temporarily or boost to excellent.

[@justabeard3794]

@@linkeddevices Great writeup man I'm gonna save this

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

It reminds me of Oblivion. The actual "chosen one" is the emperor's illegitimate son, so what do the imperials do with him? _Lock him in a tower with 24/7 surveillance so he can't get himself hurt and send little expendable you out to go do all the dirty, dangerous work while they wait for the right moment to spring their secret weapon._

[@TheSnoozeFox]

Link is always refereed to as the hero of time in the Legend, no one actually remembers or knows who he actually is, only Zelda and the player. I always loved that part of the story.

[@Shiftarus]

I love how you can translate Japanese into English but to truly understand the full meanings, context and alternate understandings need to be considered. It’s a very poetic language, and it makes for some great storytelling.

[@MrJballn]

Hylia reincarnates through the matrilineal line of Zeldas. Zeldas manifest in response to Great Evil. Great Evil manifests to corrupt Hyrule. Links manifest in Hyrule to combat Great Evil. Hyrule, a Kingdom with matrilineal inheritance, is always ruled by a King when faced with Great Evil. Every matrilineal descendant is potentially a Zelda, and only becomes so by manifesting of Great Evil and Link... Zelda's mom is dead every time and no one's noticed?

[@bobowon5450]

I think breath of the wild is one of the only games to ever even reference her mother.

[@acgearsandarms1343]

Does Tetra’s mother count? Tetra is a Zelda of the bloodline, but not in name.

[@Linkanator-xn6og]

I always knew Zeldas name in the title meant how important she was. Playing skyward sword really opened my eyes about that, considering Phantom Hourglass was my first Zelda game.

[@Wildicon19]

Your dive into this characters psyche was enlightening! Thank you for sharing your insights on the Legend of Zelda!

[@icecreamcake5381]

I wish they made a spinoff Zelda game with a turn-based battle system so you can have the Princess join and support your party.

[@CozyGhost]

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity You even get to play as impa and some of the great fairies. I haven't finished the game (I got it the day Totk came out) so I'm not certain if you'll get to play as Zelda, but I know for a fact that you get to play as some of the other LOZ villains so I don't see why Zelda wouldn't be playable too lol

[@brotbrotsen1100]

​@@CozyGhost Age of calamity won't let you play as a lot of villains, you might be thinking of the original hyrule warriors. Age of calamity has calamity Ganon and koga as villain but yes you also can use zelda. But what he wants is probably more of jrpg not a muso game.

[@CozyGhost]

@@brotbrotsen1100 that makes sense. I was thinking abt the wrong game lol Though I do have both :) I just haven't played the other one yet hehe

[@ljxr2745]

imagine a gacha zelda game lmao

[@MajorasWrath1]

Turn based is garbage

[@historictruecrime5119]

I absolutely love your theory, but the Adventure of Link is probably an exception, not only because of the two Zeldas existing at once, but because the brother would have become king as per Royal rules, and even if he had a daughter named Zelda, it wouldn’t be a straight line.

[@Shiftarus]

Wouldn’t be too hard to retcon or explain

[@doloresgronenberg5882]

​​​@@Shiftarusexactly, it's not an exception, everything still works, and the royal line still existed, the divine blood still existed, while he and others couldn't be Zelda nor have her powers, the powers that Goddess Hylia gives through her blood and divine nature who was incarnated as the first Zelda would still be passed down and while it is passed down because it is completely necessary that it is for the salvation of the world everything is alright and there's still hope, while one member of the royal family remains alive and passes down the divine blood there's still hope and a new Zelda with sacred powers and who has to and is necessary to save the world will be born at the right time along with Link, the divine blood would be passed down until a new Zelda, the true Zelda, was born again who also had to save the world again with Link, and the brother betrayed Zelda and that's why she fell into a deep sleep since he wanted her part of the Triforce, as such and blaming himself (as he should) he created a law of naming every female royal that was born since that moment Zelda, there it isn't just custom, but it becomes in a law made so by her brother

[@GalacticPoisonX]

Wow I didn’t expect such quality from someone with as low subs as you. (This is a compliment)

[@QuestWithAaron]

Thank you!

[@chrispork1443]

So now I’m kind of confused on the exact nature of Zelda and Hylia in Skyward Sword. I thought Zelda was the reincarnation of the Goddess and the vessel for Hylia’s soul.

[@xfabian21]

Yes SS Zelda is the reincarnation of Hylia. All the other Zelda's following however aren't reincarnations, they are the bloodline of SS Zelda aka the bloodline of Hylia.

[@chrispork1443]

@@xfabian21 Yes, I was referring to Zelda from Skyward Sword

[@Dragonballmaster-n1g]

Then who is the zelda in orcina of time Cuase Link is the hero of time in orcina of time right?

[@Chatetchien1]

@@Dragonballmaster-n1g Zelda of ocarina of time is juste a princess named Zelda from the royal family. But has it is said, the royal family is from the bloodline of SS Zelda and thus, also the bloodline from Hylia.

[@kevinbaumhoer7359]

all Zeldas are the reincarnation of Hylia as said by Demise himself " The Spirit of the Hero and the Blood of Godesses will be forever bound to my Hatred to beforver locked in carnage" meing Every Zelda is Hyllia Every Link is the Soul of the First and Every Ganadorf is Demise . They are always reincarnting over and over again on in Short every Zelda is Hyllia mortal form as the Hyllia is bound to demises curse this is also the Reason all Zelda lok like each another all links look the same all Ganadorf look the same as they are always the Same person

[@balooutaimashou6117]

Thanks for showing the world of Zelda in its original version, I’ve struggled trying to find older games in Japanese, but with your videos I’ve been able to slowly fill that void ☺️

[@thegamingaristocrat7615]

I'm glad someone explains this. Link's the one you see doing most of the work on-screen in these games so it always seemed weird to me that Zelda got their name in the title.

[@aaaaaaaaaa190]

You are the best Zelda youtuber. Please make lots of TotK videos after May 12th.

[@kwh1142]

Keep going man. People will find you eventually.

[@javi7636]

Fantastic content! The phrasing of Zelda's prophecies and foresight as divine messages is super interesting. Although I think it's a mistake to treat Zelda *exactly* like a Shinto shrine maiden, she still exists as a character in a distinct fantasy universe, and Skyward Sword makes it clear that Hylia sacrificed her divine form to become mortal. It makes more sense for the divine messages to come from somewhere else, such as directly from the Triforce of Wisdom. This also ties into the fact that the land of Hyrule is inherently linked to the Triforce, to the point that destroying the Triforce means plunging Hyrule into ruin (as explained in Link Between Worlds). Zelda receiving messages from the Triforce would then be a way to show that she is deeply connected to the land itself, and THAT is why it's the Legend of Zelda.

[@QuestWithAaron]

That's a really fascinating take! If the divine messages did come from the Triforce of Wisdom, that would make so much sense, actually. It's certainly very possible and I love the idea that it forges a connection between her and the land itself!

[@AppleJackSix]

I have been binge watching your videos, they’ve opened up my eyes to a whole new dimension and depth of the stories in the games. Thank you so much for making these!! They’re so well done and informative, they’ve increased my enjoyment of the series a ton. I have a question maybe you can answer: in BotW, in the King’s and Zelda’s diaries in English they reference a “fortuneteller’s prediction” and “oracle’s prophesy” when talking about why they think Calamity Ganon was about to re-emerge. Does the Japanese text for fortune teller/oracle and prediction/prophecy have deeper Shinto or some other Japanese cultural meaning that doesn’t translate well into English? There’s a theory that the oracle was evil and made the prediction to trick them into digging up the guardians and divine beasts for Ganon to possess, but I’ve always thought whether or not that makes sense depends on if the Japanese text has meanings that are absent in English.

[@Sarah_H]

I think it's like Doctor Strange from Infinity War having to give up the Time Stone for things to happen as they needed to. The Oracle NEEDED to give that prediction, because without that prediction, the ancient Sheikah technology wouldn't have been dug up, then Ganon wouldn't have possessed it and destroyed the kingdom of Hyrule, then Link wouldn't have been put in the Shrine of Resurrection, then Link would have never been able to defeat Ganon because he otherwise would have never obtained the tools he needed to do so. That doesn't make the Oracle "evil", it just means they played their part in Hyrule's fate

[@AppleJackSix]

@@Sarah_H Well that’s the thing, I’m wondering if the original Japanese word that is translated to “oracle/fortune teller” has any cultural significance or not that would change how we view this sequence of events.

[@QuestWithAaron]

That's a super interesting thought! So, the words used in the Japanese version of Breath of the Wild is 占い師 for fortune teller and 予言 for prophecy. As far as I know, they don't have any crazy deep meanings. But I will do some research on them to be sure, as it is certainly possible there is something there. I'm very curious to know more about the fortune teller and who they were as well, for the exact reasons you mentioned! I'll let you know if I find anything significant

[@AppleJackSix]

@@QuestWithAaron oh that’s so awesome thanks! Could turn out there’s no deeper meaning, but even that by itself would say something.

[@Hanakothemizumiko]

This video was such a treat! Zelda games seems to have a deeper lore in japanese me thinks, can also be thanks to japanese having specific words that translate as the same thing in english and thus lose context. doesn't help that the localization could be better, the difference of the lines from the new mysterious male voice (likely dragon guy) in totk is a great example

[@Hanakothemizumiko]

I forgot to ask but is there any difference in the Japanese OoT regarding Rauru? Since there it explains he's the one responsible for safekeeping the sacred realm and the triforce

[@inesatt1313]

I love it. I wish it was you who translated Tag Force 6 and ARCV Tag Force Special of Yu-Gi-Oh at least your translation are accurate and diversed unlike Clickclaxer who ruined it for me

[@cindyh2671]

Excellent work, this video is pure gold for all of us that don’t speak Japanese 🙏! I understand that all this changes in translation, not only in the Zelda game, came from a generation that was apparently not as understanding, it was very worrisome for the game companies to make their games accepted by other cultures, but how is it possible that it has been 40+ of acceptance and appreciation of the Japanese culture, and the translation still being changed instead of showing the real meanings. I hope some day the day arrives…

[@halletelen9825]

Its my first time here but I woild like to say your way of script is really. Its informative but also entertaining like some story telling but in the right flow or sequence of events and topic. Your words r very clear too, pleasant to hear

[@QuestWithAaron]

Thank you so much!

[@botanbutton]

Being able to talk about the significance of certain things in the game that are influenced by culture/language is the content I L O V E. 👌🏿

[@ajflink]

But it still focuses on Link. This to me is like calling a story " The Legend of King Arthur"; however, it has Lancelot as the main character, not Arthur. I mean it is fine. It creates unneeded confusion, though.

[@teina123]

Omg your content is amazing!

[@bella.chiiii5624]

Recently one of your videos appeared on my KZbin and I’m so happy and glad I decided to check out your profile. Since I discovered the translation differences between the Japanese version and other languages, I’ve always been so curious what details we are missing. I play Zelda games in German and while they do express a little bit more details between the lines, sometimes even adding stuff, but at the end there is still so much missing. As a huge Zelda fan I’m looking forward to more videos and will also support your other social media profiles to show my gratitude. Please keep doing these amazing and super interesting videos!

[@SuperMetalyrics]

So glad this video exists: I tried explaining Zelda's decisions and roles are WHY the series is named after her, but couldn't explain it this well

[@JohnDemetriou]

Minor spoiler form the on of the first few missions (first memory basically) of TOTK coming up in my comment. Avoid if you don't want to be spoiled. Now, in TOTK we have Rauru, which is the new Weird like character (black with pointy ears) the one we saw in all the trailers, say that he is a Zonai, and he created the kingdom of Hyrule. I haven't finished the game nor the story yet, so no clue what all this means in the end, but, it seems contradicting with all the previous stories

[@royandescartes]

wont lie. when the Temple of Time music started to play in the background, i got goosebmps

[@Alex-Geru]

In the German version of BOTW, Zelda is referred to as "Hohepriesterin (von Hyrule)" by the Deku Tree, meaning "High Priestess" (of Hyrule) I also found this on Google/Wikipedia about the High Priestess tarot card lol: "The High Priestess is identified with the Shekhinah, the female indwelling presence of the divine. [...]" Coincidence?

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

Shiek?

[@locomotora6921]

Honestly, years later and different Zelda games later, I’m convinced Link is also a legend perhaps even more so than Zelda. I’m all for legend of Link.

[@QuestWithAaron]

Link plays such a massive role in the series, he definitely deserves recognition, too. I'd love to see a game titled The Legend of Link

[@toastygloves3617]

@@QuestWithAaron yeah no knock on zeldas almost god like presence and duty that she follows to a t, but half the time links a literal child having a hand to hand brawl with the incarnation of evil yk, and the triforce he got just gives him indomitable courage, no magic or anything he just tries really hard.

[@One_of_Many750]

Right?! How Could Ganon Be Defeated, Without Link. Zelda Is Akin To Peach, In That They Keep Getting Nabbed By Their Respective Antagonists. Link or Mario Have To Run In To Save Them. I Like Zelda, However Without Link, She’d Be Stuck.

[@acgearsandarms1343]

@@One_of_Many750Zelda in Spirit Tracks says it’s sort of a family tradition to stay behind and wait. I think that acknowledgment is funny.

[@Kolya-chu]

I can’t believe we were denied good translations in English 😭😭. Great video.

[@ShepherdsCreek]

This video reminds me SO MUCH of the anime "Your Name"

[@SheikTV1]

2:20 for Seichi a closer, maybe common transition would be "Ground Zero".

[@CryingHurts1]

A question I never knew I really wanted to know!!

[@DUMnpc]

you just ripped Moxie’s whole video about Zelda bar for bar 😅😅😅😅

[@BobSagettt]

At least someone said it. 😂

[@octapusxft]

Of course a benevolent reincarnating Princess-Priestess is a legend

[@rainsmellgood]

commenting now for the algorithm! can't wait to watch this later today.

[@Phoenix_1991]

You earned yourself a sub! Please make more of these videos!

[@QuestWithAaron]

Thank you! You can definitely expect much more content from me!:)

[@willisrose9756]

That makes sense, I didn't even think about it!

[@Banuune]

Aaron. You have so much potential. You are are very good in what you do. ❤

[@QuestWithAaron]

Thank you so much!

[@ygrisn.8979]

Once more, such a delight to see one of your video! 😀 I wonder, what do you think, does each Zelda's incarnation a Shintai of the kami Hylia? Do Zelda's human soul reincarnate each time with Link has described in the non-canon Hyrule Warrior and manga's adaptation?

[@QuestWithAaron]

Thank you! I do feel like it's possible that Zelda's soul (and thus Hylia's by extension) may very well reincarnate too. I discuss the notions attached to the Japanese word for soul in a previous video, but in general it's believed that SS Zelda has the same soul and blood of the Goddess. Every Zelda who would then come after would share her bloodline. It wouldn't be a stretch to speculate that Zelda's soul reincarnates in the same way as well

[@nerad1994]

The legend of Zelda, the Myth of Ganon, and the Rumor of Link

[@jervey123]

remember majora's mask? zelda isn't even a character in that game, she just appeared like once or twice in a cutscene and it's still called "legend of zelda" but last time i checked, it was link who stopped that creepy moon from crashing!! no recognition at all for our boy, link, lol

[@QuestWithAaron]

Link deserves more credit for his feats, for sure! He's done an incredible amount to help Hyrule and other places of the world. With that said, let's not forget that it was Zelda who gave Link the ocarina and who taught him the song to reverse back time in the first place. Without Zelda, Link would likely have an extremely slim chance of making it out of that one!

[@CosmicDuskWolf]

Depending on how you use kami, it also means paper. It's interesting to think that The Legend of Zelda games went from being puzzle games to having a story to them.

[@josuecenturiondomaniczky9297]

The quality of this video is insane

[@zero5496]

I been asking the same question over 30 years

[@doclouis4236]

Like another KZbinr once noted, understanding the subtext behind the themes in each of the Zelda games makes it more clear to understand the story even if on surface level they come across as simple.

[@ojok12]

this was very informitive

[@Silath01]

Plot twist breath of the wild is set in Tetra’s new hyrule

[@ruperterskin2117]

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@psyliws]

The reason why it’s called “the legend of zelda” was already explained in the very first zelda game. However, this was a nice idea and emphasis on the manner

[@sophitiaofhyrule]

It's great to see some love for the princess! Too many people dismiss Zelda as just being a damsel in distress

[@riossioseternal4837]

Wouldn't holy land be an adequate translation to sacred realm in this instance?

[@anthonynorman7545]

So The Legend of Zelda is like double entendre because Zelda is both legendary and foresees the stuff of legends?

[@shiroiokami8248]

I would love to see a lenguage comparison to try to understand the actual relationship between link and zelda in tears of the kingdom. For example i heard that zelda diary can be interpreted differently but I am not sure

[@Wurmze]

This is a fascinating intro to the world of Zelda, a little challenging to follow because when I say intro I mean intro, but very well made and interesting thank you

[@zachariahpoltergeist4516]

None of this explains why we need FOUR Spirit Orbs to get a new heart or stamina vessel, thereby throwing a kink into the time honored "three" theme of the series.

[@QuestWithAaron]

You're right! I wonder why it is four. In TP we needed five pieces of heart to get a full container because of the size of the game, but I'd like to find a reason that connects to the lore, if there is one.

[@Oznerock]

4 pieces of heart is also tradition in every game other than TP, so I think it's just what they defaulted to given the Spirit Orbs are just this game's pieces of heart.

[@zachariahpoltergeist4516]

@@Oznerock oh jeez you're right! Well, I feel kinda dumb now.

[@hyun-shik7327]

Got it. Hyrule is literally a divine right monarchy.

[@QuestWithAaron]

They've essentially branded the Triforce into their identity

[@HAOSxy]

Now, i patiently wait for the ACTUAL translation for Tears of the Kingdom

[@oliconbob3179]

It's interesting to see the story from Japanese context, but honestly, I'm not sure what this video is supposed to be about.

[@inesatt1313]

Can you do other games like Yu-Gi-Oh and Fire Emblem?

[@Jen-79]

As always nic vid ❤

[@neocrimsoncloud]

Love your videos. Especially your Link's hidden diary entries. If they did the same thing in the Japanese version of TOTK, can you do a video about it when you're up for it?

[@horse19821]

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, co-creator,designer of The Legend of Zelda 1986 series,Princess Zelda's name was inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald, an American novelist, dancer, and socialite, as well as the wife of fellow novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald.After Miyamoto's reasoning was she was “a famous and beautiful woman from all accounts.”Her name had a ring to it that Miyamoto liked, so he borrowed it by making her Logo name,that we all known today as:The Legend of Zelda Fanchanise!

[@AuraJewel]

0:55 can someone tell me name of intro music here

[@Luigi_Luigi2401]

15:10 I can't wrap my mind around how they messed that up the japanese text doesn't suggest at all that impa will look after it it shows that she's entrusting zelda with it

[@Iwillone]

An age old question finally answered

[@a333leal]

Thank you so much for this in depth video!!!!

[@Zeldagirl86]

I love Japanese folk lore and took Japanese culture culture classes in college in California. I thank Sailor Moon for induction to shine madiens and shame so much lost in translations and cultures. I loved rice balls before the jelly doughnut in Pokémon (thanks Japanese tourists in California) and Japanese friends. Also I had a mom loved myths of all kinds hence knew Shiek was Zelda. She was like you know that name means royalty/prince lol in abric. Anyway hope you grow more in popularity.

[@toastieboiva7338]

I can finally show this video to everyone who asks “WHY ISNT IT THE LEGEND OF LINK, IT ISNT ZELDA BLAH BLAH BLAH” AAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHH

[@toxicshot4528]

that' it! im learning japanese!

[@jimmyclimer594]

Just wait til you get all the memories in totk and beat the game. Zelda is a total legend.

[@fitforfreelance]

Interesting to consider!

[@some-random-youtuber]

No matter what link does he can’t seal ganon on his own but Zelda can using her sealing powers

[@eitrtine3448]

I'd really love to see your theories about the end of TotK once it comes out, and has been out for a while. I myself don't mind spoilers, and have heard about the end of the game from someone who decided to rom the game, and while I won't share that here... I found it really interesting, and somewhat confusing as well. I'm honestly hoping the game will cover it in detail itself, but somehow, I feel like it won't. Simply because Nintendo seems to just loosely throw the games lore around a lot between the games, but TotK in particular... has a really weird spin to it, that I cannot understand at this point in time. I myself have no urge to play before the game's officially released though, so I'll have to wait and see, but I would love to see what other people theorize and speculate in regards to it

[@franwex]

That’s all nice and cool. The real reason is because it’s the name of the franchise and they’ve kept it for marketing purposes.

[@MarcoHernandez-nb5dc]

Link and Zelda need to marry

[@V.B.T.G]

Nah this is scary, because I was just thinking about this question a day ago, and then I find this video 💀💀

[@rey273]

oh this makes the entire series make a LOT more sense actually!!!!!

[@Egeslean]

Honestly, you can try to say whatever you want but Zelda is basically just a NPC at this point. This series should be called Legend of Link.

[@tensiahuddleston9983]

Okay, I was just about to call you!

[@smoker5989]

You're telling me i wasn't playing as Zelda this whole time!?

[@a.jthomas6132]

Can you post a Tears of The Kingdom video where get see things from Link’s perspective in Japanese as well as other hidden messages within the characters’ dialogues? I have a feeling Zelda’s love for Link has grow strong and the motivation Ganondorf has against the Kingdom of Hyrule.

[@sukikurai]

i need to know does this video have tears of the kingdom spoilers? i am being very careful to avoid tears of the kingdom content aside from official trailers

[@QuestWithAaron]

it only has a few bits from the official trailers! i made this video before totk release :)

[@sukikurai]

@@QuestWithAaron thank you 🙂

[@dyscotopia]

I've never actually played a Zelda game, but i love that such deep resonant lore could be retconned onto what was began as an inventive but fairly rudimentary action RPG.

[@bencochrane6112]

To be honest you can simplify the problem addressed here: Zelda actually has character in the games, whereas Link is just a vessel for the player. I think we only got two cases where we got more than just puzzle solving sword swinger, and that was the cartoony stuff from Windwaker and... well... excuuuuuse me princess. Not a take doen of the video, learned a lot from this. Great stuff 😊

[@sarahp7761]

Great video. Does in Hylia manifest in statues because Hylians worship her? Like her original self reincarnates perpetually but bunrei of Hylia become enshrined in sacred locations.

[@QuestWithAaron]

It's very likely that Hylia's presence is so strong because of how much she is worshipped and revered by the people of Hyrule. This is a prominent thing with Japanese "kami". When they are neglected they can become an "oni" or a demon. It's quite interesting to think about!

[@cheesecheese6459]

I cant be bothered watching the video because i'm lazy but I think the answer according to an interview is that the name zelda just sounded cool

[@RetroLiminal99444]

No wonder link feels like a side character.

[@esmepipkin6087]

Swear to god, every time the Oracle games are mentioned it's like a damn jumpscare

[@QuestWithAaron]

They absolutely deserve more attention, I love them!