Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We all know about the original Legend of Zelda cartoon, but aside from all the memes, who was behind creating this show? What about that time Link and Zelda appeared in Captain N: The Game Master? Let's not forget the Zelda Comics that were being published at the same time. In this bonus Origin Oracle, I'll take a look at all the peripheral media created to promote The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Join me as we jump back into the past.
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00:00 - Intro to the Legend of Zelda Animations
00:54 - The Legend of Zelda Television Series
06:27 - Link in Captain N: The Game Master
11:40 - The Legend of Zelda Comics (Valiant)
15:53 - The Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy Manga (1986)
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Credits:
Legend of Zelda Cartoon Polygon Article by Nicole Carpenter - polygon.com/zelda/23540526/legend-of-zelda-cartoon-oral-history-zeldathon
All Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Gameplay - Nintendo Complete - youtube.com/watch?v=WQuRIrnD2y4&t=1254s&ab_channel=NintendoComplete
History of Hyrule - Publication Archive - historyofhyrule.com
Music:
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening OST - Name Entry
Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Hyrule at Peace
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Color Dungeon
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Lorule Main Theme
BS Zelda Ancient Stone Tablets Soundtrack - Lost Woods
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Realm Overworld
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - In the Fields
Scizzie - Aquatic Ambience
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Death Mountain (Milk Bar)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Groose's Theme
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - File Select
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hyrule Castle
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Gerudo Valley
Experimental Stuff:
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We all know about the original Legend of Zelda cartoon, but aside from all the memes, who was behind creating this show? What about that time Link and Zelda appeared in Captain N: The Game Master? Let's not forget the Zelda Comics that were being published at the same time. In this bonus Origin Oracle, I'll take a look at all the peripheral media created to promote The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Join me as we jump back into the past.
FOLLOW on Twitter ► twitter.com/MentokThe
JOIN our Discord! ► discord.gg/phSMq7n
SUPPORT my new editor, Alex - TheLateHours - youtu.be/CSYjoPSW8no
youtube.com/@TheLateHoursYT
00:00 - Intro to the Legend of Zelda Animations
00:54 - The Legend of Zelda Television Series
06:27 - Link in Captain N: The Game Master
11:40 - The Legend of Zelda Comics (Valiant)
15:53 - The Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy Manga (1986)
#originoracle #legendofzelda #zelda #thementok
Credits:
Legend of Zelda Cartoon Polygon Article by Nicole Carpenter - polygon.com/zelda/23540526/legend-of-zelda-cartoon-oral-history-zeldathon
All Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Gameplay - Nintendo Complete - youtube.com/watch?v=WQuRIrnD2y4&t=1254s&ab_channel=NintendoComplete
History of Hyrule - Publication Archive - historyofhyrule.com
Music:
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening OST - Name Entry
Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Hyrule at Peace
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Color Dungeon
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Lorule Main Theme
BS Zelda Ancient Stone Tablets Soundtrack - Lost Woods
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Realm Overworld
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - In the Fields
Scizzie - Aquatic Ambience
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Death Mountain (Milk Bar)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Groose's Theme
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - File Select
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hyrule Castle
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Gerudo Valley
Experimental Stuff:
zelda, legend of zelda, link, breath of the wild, ganon, nintendo, triforce, animation, cartoon, mario, adventure, evil, gannon, wizard, the legend of zelda, sonic, legend of zelda episodes, zelda full episodes, tears of the kingdom, botw, totk, animated, zelda animation, funhaus, cartoons, legend of zelda cartoon series, parody, mario cartoon, super mario bros super show, zelda cartoon, hyrule, funny, anime, ganondorf, comedy, zelda, zelda comic dub
