The Legend of Zelda Cartoons
About The Legend of Zelda Animated Series
Originally aired in 1989, The Legend of Zelda Animated Series was produced by DIC Enterprises and distributed by Viacom Enterprises. The cartoon is heavily based on The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System, both sharing the same title. However, there are also ties to the second Legend of Zelda series game, Adventure of Link, within the show. Originally intended for multiple seasons; only one series was produced with a total of 13 episodes.
The series was originally planned for continued production. However, Nintendo released an official statement after the first season, cancelling any further development of the Legend of Zelda animated series alongside another Nintendo-related cartoon, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: "We have no plans to develop similar television series based on Mario or Zelda, those series are already rooted in animation. With so many game cartoons already in production there's a sense of everything blending together. As a developer we always want to challenge ourselves and create something new, but animation is special and must be respected."
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The Legend of Zelda Animated Series Episode List
Title: The Ringer
Length: 9:07
Description: Ganon enters a Magic Contest to seize his opportunity to capture the Triforce of Wisdom. Ganon holds it for a short period, but Link and Zelda get it back before his escape ends.
Title: Sing for the Unicorn
Length: 14:03
Description: Ganon captures a unicorn from another land and uses it to kidnap the King of Hyrule. Link fails to stop the attack and sets off to rescue him. Along the way the meet a young woman, the owner of the horse, who joins them in their journey. They rush to save the king.
Title: Kiss n' Tell
Length: 10:32
Description: A disguised Gibdo fools Link into saving her and kisses Link with false joy, which is enchanted, turning Link into a frog.
Title: Doppelganger
Length: 14:18
Description: In this episode, Ganon places a mirror into Zelda's room and when the moonlight touches it, her reflection pops out to capture her.
Title: Fairies in the Spring
Length: 14:10
Description: The construction of the King's water park is interrupted by strange water monsters. Upon investigation the King is kidnapped. Link and Zelda must save him and find the source of the disturbance.
Title: The Missing Link
Length: 14:13
Description: Link is murdered by Ganon, and Link's ghost and Zelda set off to retreive Link's body from Ganon.
Title: Underworld Connections
Length: 13:49
Description: The triforce has split up into 3 pieces, and 2 of the pieces are lost in the underworld. Link and Zelda must go and retreive them.
Title: Moblins are Revolting
Length: 14:17
Description: After capturing Ganon, Moblins set off to take over Hyrule.
Title: The White Knight
Length: 10:20
Description: A new resident in hyrule cathes the eye of Zelda.
Title: Cold Spells
Length: 10:21
Description: Ganon casts a spell on Link's fairy, Spryte, and captures the Triforce of Wisdom.
Title: Stinging the Stinger
Length: 13:41
Description: Link trades his sword for a fake.
Title: A Hitch in the Works
Length: 14:19
Description: A time of peace offers more trouble.
Title: That Sinking Feeling
Length: 14:21
Description: A peaceful, romantic picnic between Link and Zelda is interupted by Ganon.
Key Characters
Link
Link is enlisted by Zelda to protect the Triforce of Wisdom. In comparison to the mute Link found in most Legend of Zelda games, Link has dialogue throughout the show. Link usually meets Zelda's angry remarks with his catch-phrase, "Well, excuse me, princess!"
Princess Zelda
Joins Link in his adventures.
While previously stealing the Triforce of Power, the evil wizard tries to obtain the Triforce of Wisdom.
On top of appearing in their own series, Link and Zelda also had cameos in another Nintendo-related series produced by DIC Enterprises, Captain N:The Game Master (produced from 1989-1991): The Quest for the Potion of Power (Season 2, Episode 3), Once Upon a Time Machine (Season 2, Episode 7), Having a Ball (Season 2, Episode 9), and The Trojan Dragon (Season 2, Episode 10).