Tag: Anime

The Legend of Zelda has inspired many different artist over the years to create a variety of beautiful artwork, in the image of many of the familiar faces we see through the franchise. Each of us fans have our own thoughts and opinions as to our favorite ways that these artists depict some of our favorite characters. For me, one of my favorite things is when artists create pieces with my favorite characters depicted in the manga or anime style….

A Legend of Zelda anime series is something that the Zelda community has desired for a very long time. But what if instead of an action-packed serious anime based around our blonde hero, we got a comedy based anime that followed the red, green, and blue Links from Tri Force Heroes? No need to imagine it, animator CharlesCBernardo gives us a taste of the hilarity that could ensue in his fan animation “The Legend Of Zelda – Tri Force Heroes…

Matt Vince, a talented artist and video game fan, has made some awesome Zelda movie posters in the style of famous anime production studio, Studio Ghibli. Fans of Ghibli films will recognize the unique visual style of Vince’s posters, and Zelda fans will recognize some iconic locations in Hyrule, as well as instantly recognizable characters. Check out the posters after the jump!

The manga artist duo behind the Legend of Zelda manga, Akira Himekawa said in a recent Facebook post that Viz Media will be offering a Limited Edition Zelda inspired tote bag at their booths at future anime and manga events. The tote bags feature the artwork of Young Link and Navi from the duo’s Ocarina of Time manga, and on the back you can see the familiar Triforce crest. The bags will be offered at Viz Media booths and will be…

Most of us have pondered learning another language before and some already speak multiple languages, but have the desire to tackle more. If you happen to be like me and are a self professed Japanophile then this thought has most definitely already crossed your mind! For those of you that are currently learning or thinking about learning another language a good idea is to immerse yourself in the sites and sound of that language, and what better way to do…

Happy Friday, everyone. I am back to bring you another entry in Zelda Informer’s weekly Photoshop Contest! As it is the end of the month, the contest will once again employ the fan-favorite Free Week format, in which I suspend any kind of theme and let contestants Photoshop our gallery in any way they wish. So let’s get the party started, and check out the entries from last week’s contest: Zelda Anime Z…

Zeldamotion has been struggling to stay afloat since 2012, and in mid-July Aeipathy Industries launched another Kickstarter to help Zeldamotion produce a Link to the Past anime Episode 2 and a 90 minute film if stretch-goals were met. However, Producer Michael Patch has cancelled the Kickstarter campaign altogether. He did this as a result of community feedback and not because of a cease-and-desist order from Nintendo, as in a survey conducted earlier this week the majority of people didn’t want…

Eiji Aonuma, producer of our beloved Zelda series, has revealed the art style in Zelda Wii U is inspired by Japanese Animation; also known as ‘Anime’. As expected, Zelda Wii U will be undoubtedly different from all its predecessors in terms of art and animation. Hit the jump to see what he Aonuma to say!

Teased relentlessly in the current era of internet memes and viral YouTube clips, The Legend of Zelda animated series can best be described as a product of its time. The show thrives on the trappings of NES-era Zelda, goofy humor and cartoon character archetypes typical of the 1980s. Link comes across as a lovable doofus, whining and spouting catchphrases as he persistently fails to get to first base with action-girl Princess Zelda. Together they thwart the inept plots of raspy…

Zeldamotion is an ongoing effort to convert the Akira Himekawa Legend of Zelda manga books into an animated series. The final release will be professionally voiced and scored. It’s being created with the utmost love and respect for Nintendo and the Zelda franchise – by fans, for fans. This is the description from the website of the upcoming animated series currently in production by Aeipathy Industries, based upon the manga books by Akira Himekawa. The series is known as “Zeldamotion”,…