The stylish Kingdom of Hytopia is obsessed with fashion, so an evil witch curses the Princess Styla to wear an irremovable, hideous jumpsuit. It’s up to the fabled Tri Force Heroes to find the style necessary to enter the Witch’s Drablands and end her reign of fear over Hytopia. This is the 18th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: The Three Triforce Musketeers". We discuss the Realm of the Gods, the Place Where Lost Things Go, and why this is the most canon game in the series.
Read MoreBonus Episode 10: Zelda Unrivaled: Part 2: The Guardians of Time
With all of the Hyrule Warriors gathered and prepared to confront the Dark Sorceress, Cia, a hidden threat emerges to threaten both factions. We discuss the return of retro Zelda villain Ganondorf, whether it’s possible to punch the Triforce, and the dark counterpart of the dark counterpart of the Guardian of Time: Dark Cia.
Read MoreBonus Episode 10: Zelda Unrivaled: Part 1.5: Mailbag
Monica and Cameron come together to answer all of your burning questions about the lore, history, fiction, story, narrative, characters, material, plot, and content of Zelda Unrivaled.
Read MoreBonus Episode 10: Zelda Unrivaled: Part 1: The Gates of Souls
Beset by dreams of a coming calamity, Princess Zelda seeks the latest reincarnation of the Legendary Hero to fight an army of monsters gathered from across time and space. We discuss the canonicity of Zelda Unrivaled, illusions vs reality, and the fear of female sexuality.
Read MoreEpisode 18: Triforce of the Gods 2
The beautiful sorcerer, Yuga, has come from the kingdom of Lorule to claim Hyrule’s Triforce so that he may attain true beauty. This is the 17th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods 2", the sequel to Triforce of the Gods. We discuss the nature of a sage, the origin of Lorule, and the beginning of the merging timelines.
Read MoreBonus Episode 9: Mailbag
We convene to not only answer your e-mails, but also to rank every Zelink ship according to quality.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 9: Hyrule
Zelda and Link have completed their destinies and return to the future to settle the surface. We discuss time travel confusion, the origin of Sleeping Zelda, and the shape of the curse.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 8: Edge of Time
Link obtains the Triforce and wishes for the destruction of the Tyrannical Being, Demise. We discuss retrochronosynchronicity, the origin of creation, and why Demise's evil could not be reversed.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 7: Groosenator
Link has finally obtained the Master Sword. Meeting with Zelda and discovering surprising truths, Link is tasked with recovering the supreme power of this world, the True Force. We discuss the location of the Triforce, the trinity of Hylia, and the cool grandpa, Levias.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 6: Sandship
Traversing through the ruins of lost civilizations, Link continues his journey to forge his sword and his spirit in the flames of the Goddesses. We discuss the sad tale of Scervo, the civilization that built the Fire Sanctuary, and the creation of the Sacred Realm.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 5: Ancient Cistern
Link meets an ancient dragon and touches the essence of the old gods themselves in the Ancient Cistern of Faron and the Great Sand Sea in the ruins of Lanayru. We discuss Buddhist symbology, the tragedy of the Ancient Robots, and Link's terrible transgression of Zelda's privacy.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 4: Temple of Time
Zelda and Impa have escaped to another world through the Gate of Time. To reunite with Zelda, Link must strengthen his blade in the three Sacred Flames to open the second Gate of Time. We discuss Hylian art history, the relationship between demons and humans, and the deep clinical depression of Mallara.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 3: Earth Spring
Link chases Zelda across the surface as she is escorted to her sacred duties by a mysterious servant of the goddess. We discuss how Fi destroyed the timeline, socially acceptable accents for the mogma, and the physics of the timeshift stones.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 2: Skyview Spring
Swallowed by a tornado, Zelda is stranded on the surface. Guided by the spirit of the Goddess Sword, Link meets with an Old Woman on the surface and faces off against the Demon Lord Ghirahim. We discuss romance options, the ontology of heart pieces, and the proud warrior tradition of the kikwi.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Skyward Sword: Part 1: The Wing Ceremony
Thousands of years ago, demons burst forth from the earth to claim the Ultimate Power guarded by the Goddess. Her Grace gathered her followers and sent them skyward, far above the clouds, where they would be safe from the war raging on the surface. Today, the people of Skyloft know nothing but peace. On the 25th anniversary of the Knight Academy, several bright eyed students compete for the title of Champion, but not all of them compete fairly. This is the 16th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword", the earliest game in the timeline of The Legend of Zelda. We discuss shoujo manga, the economy of Skyloft, and Canon Zelink.
Read MoreBonus Episode 8: The Legend of Zelda
The Triforce Wisdom is kept safe within the walls of the North Castle in the Kingdom of Hyrule, while the Triforce Power is held by the evil wizard Ganon in the depths of the underworld. Whoever gets both Triforces will rule this land forever. The Princess Zelda recruits the help of a foreign adventurer, Link, to guard the Triforce Wisdom and recover the Triforce Power from the Prince of Darkness.
We discuss the hidden love rectangle of the show, its place within the canon, and its influence on future entires in the series.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 3: The Princess Hyrule
The Princess and the Engineer must recover the Compass of Light and the Bow of Light to determine the fate of spirits and demons in the Kingdom. We discuss moral choices, the home of the Demon Train, and the end of the Adult Timeline.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 2: The Hero of Trains
In restoring the mystical Spirit Tracks, the Princess and the Engineer must confront the secrets of the Lokomo and the demon tribe. We discuss the origins of the Anouki, the lineage of Linebeck, and the Sasukeness of Byrne.
Read MoreEpisode 16: Train Whistle of the Wide World: Part 1: The Royal Engineer
The Kingdom is beset by the disappearance of the Spirit Tracks, mystical train tracks which bind the Demon King Malladus and provide public transportation. When the Princess Zelda has her spirit reaved from her body, she and the newest Royal Engineer must depart on a quest to restore the Spirit Tracks and return Zelda's body to its rightful soul. This is the 15th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Train Whistle of the Wide World", the sequel to Hourglass of Dreams. We discuss the name of The Kingdom, the ambiguities of The Kingdom's history, and the relation of the Demon King Malladus to the Demon King Demise.
Read MoreEpisode 15: Hourglass of Dreams
The Hero of Winds and the Pirate Queen have departed the Great Sea in search of new lands. Their voyage is interrupted by an attack from the Ghost Ship, which sucks them into a whole new ocean. Recruiting the help of the charlatan Linebeck and the fairy Ciela, the refugees of the Great Sea must find a way back home. This is the 14th canonical Zelda game, "The Legend of Zelda: Hourglass of Dreams", the sequel to Baton of Winds. We discuss the marginalization of Tetra, the location of the World of the Ocean King, and the fate of Navi.
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