Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask uncovers the mature themes of the shadowy sequel to Nintendo's Ocarina of Time. From the origin of the accursed Majora's Mask to the sinister side of the Happy Mask Salesman, this first episode sets up the more unfortunate tribulations this boy who's already lost his childhood has yet to endure.
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If you enjoyed this, please check out these other playlists & videos of mine:
► Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda series: youtube.com/watch?v=tknOcoUxK5s&list=PLK37aGUr9BMVHKHDKs9Wqp43L9q06mjHF&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie: youtube.com/watch?v=l9btrWvKP18
► Dark Aspects of the Donkey Kong Country series: youtube.com/watch?v=my2Q8dwQx0w&t
► Dark Aspects of the Paper Mario series: youtube.com/watch?v=2n8XbcoURMY&list=PLK37aGUr9BMWmBCq49u-_-KmuOIHKdzMk&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Luigi's Mansion: youtube.com/watch?v=6d36buMc1-o&list=PLK37aGUr9BMXe9VbUPortyBD-UntYKwhg&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of MOTHER: The Complete Series Analysis youtube.com/watch?v=W9-oYGtLxdo
► Full Dark Aspects playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMWJoNhhmPce99yCPpl6B82W
Sources & further reading:
--Images--
⍟ Thumbnail/character images from Zelda Wiki zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Gallery:Ocarina_of_Time
zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Gallery:Majora%27s_Mask
--Music & Sound FX--
⍟ All Majora's Mask sound effects compiled by Noproblo, presented by HelpTheWretched
noproblo.dayjo.org/ZeldaSounds
--Research articles & books--
⍟ Pre-release content & interviews archived by The Cutting Room Floor
tcrf.net/Prerelease:The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask
⍟ Zelda Encyclopedia by Nintendo and Dark Horse Books darkhorse.com/Books/3000-358/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Encyclopedia-HC
⍟ Hyrule Historia by Nintendo and Dark Horse Books darkhorse.com/Books/20-921/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia-HC
0:00 - Opening
0:07 - The boy who lost his childhood
01:00 - Link's shadowy design
02:31 - Creepy concept art
03:29 - Termina's Gods
04:43 - The Skull Kid and Majora
06:23 - The Ancient Tribe
07:12 - The Happy Mask Salesman
08:42 - Link's curse
09:22 - Aonuma's nightmare
12:22 - Next time...
12:59 - Patron animation
13:11 - End screen
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
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#MajorasMask #TheLegendofZelda #N64
Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask uncovers the mature themes of the shadowy sequel to Nintendo's Ocarina of Time. From the origin of the accursed Majora's Mask to the sinister side of the Happy Mask Salesman, this first episode sets up the more unfortunate tribulations this boy who's already lost his childhood has yet to endure.
⍟ Subscribe: youtube.com/c/ThaneGaming?sub_confirmation=1
Consider supporting me on Patreon! You'll receive a special shout-out in the credits, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes stuff! patreon.com/ThaneGaming
If you enjoyed this, please check out these other playlists & videos of mine:
► Dark Aspects of The Legend of Zelda series: youtube.com/watch?v=tknOcoUxK5s&list=PLK37aGUr9BMVHKHDKs9Wqp43L9q06mjHF&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie: youtube.com/watch?v=l9btrWvKP18
► Dark Aspects of the Donkey Kong Country series: youtube.com/watch?v=my2Q8dwQx0w&t
► Dark Aspects of the Paper Mario series: youtube.com/watch?v=2n8XbcoURMY&list=PLK37aGUr9BMWmBCq49u-_-KmuOIHKdzMk&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of Luigi's Mansion: youtube.com/watch?v=6d36buMc1-o&list=PLK37aGUr9BMXe9VbUPortyBD-UntYKwhg&ab_channel=ThaneGaming
► Dark Aspects of MOTHER: The Complete Series Analysis youtube.com/watch?v=W9-oYGtLxdo
► Full Dark Aspects playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK37aGUr9BMWJoNhhmPce99yCPpl6B82W
Sources & further reading:
--Images--
⍟ Thumbnail/character images from Zelda Wiki zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Gallery:Ocarina_of_Time
zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Gallery:Majora%27s_Mask
--Music & Sound FX--
⍟ All Majora's Mask sound effects compiled by Noproblo, presented by HelpTheWretched
noproblo.dayjo.org/ZeldaSounds
--Research articles & books--
⍟ Pre-release content & interviews archived by The Cutting Room Floor
tcrf.net/Prerelease:The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora%27s_Mask
⍟ Zelda Encyclopedia by Nintendo and Dark Horse Books darkhorse.com/Books/3000-358/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Encyclopedia-HC
⍟ Hyrule Historia by Nintendo and Dark Horse Books darkhorse.com/Books/20-921/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia-HC
0:00 - Opening
0:07 - The boy who lost his childhood
01:00 - Link's shadowy design
02:31 - Creepy concept art
03:29 - Termina's Gods
04:43 - The Skull Kid and Majora
06:23 - The Ancient Tribe
07:12 - The Happy Mask Salesman
08:42 - Link's curse
09:22 - Aonuma's nightmare
12:22 - Next time...
12:59 - Patron animation
13:11 - End screen
Follow me for channel updates on social media:
► Twitter - twitter.com/ThaneGaming
► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
#MajorasMask #TheLegendofZelda #N64
