Daily Debate: What’s Your Favorite Love Story in Zelda?
Posted on February 14 2024 by Chakell Herbert
With Valentine’s Day upon us, I have been pondering the love presented in my favorite video game series. Throughout the many games in the Legend of Zelda franchise, there are quite a few love stories showcased! There’s Yeto and Yeta in Twilight Princess, suggestions of something between Ravio and Princess Hilda when you read the cowardly hero’s diary in A Link Between Worlds, and the absolute icons that are Anju and Kafei from Majora’s Mask. I am here for all the love!
However, when it comes to my favorite love story in the Zelda series, I always have to come back to the love between the spirit of the Hero and the princess who holds the blood of the Goddess. Link and Princess Zelda have many different incarnations and relationships with one another, some platonic and others definitely romantic (I will die on this hill). However, I love that no matter what universe or timeline they find themselves in, they always manage to find each other. I love all versions of my favorite hero and princess, but my favorite iterations that depict a definite, genuine love between the two souls are definitely those of Skyward Sword and Tears of the Kingdom.
Skyward Sword is a classic Zelda adventure, but at its core, it really is the foundation of the love between these two beings who will forever be tied to each other. The love they have for each other in that game is so pure and genuine. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom also showcase a beautiful relationship between the two characters that starts with duty, then enters into rival territory, then transforms into friendship, and then blossoms into something more. We get to see them support one another, make meaningful sacrifices for each other, keep each other safe, and help one another succeed in their goals in any way they can, whether it’s taking down the Calamity or Ganondorf, or simply helping one another rebuild Hyrule one step at a time.
I adore Link and Zelda, and their beautiful love story is one of my favorites of all time.
What about you? What love story is your favorite in the Zelda series? Do you see romantic implications between Link and Zelda in certain titles? Let us know in the comments!
Chakell (pronounced shuh-kell) is an associate editor for Zelda Dungeon! She has loved The Legend of Zelda series since she was a little girl because of its equal mix of princesses, besting bad guys, and heartfelt stories. Chakell lives in the overall tame state of Utah, but holds onto her childhood hopes to find an adventure in her backyard one day. She has a degree in English and is a full-time editor for a magazine. You can usually find her gaming (obviously), laughing with her husband, taking a long time to tell stories because she keeps getting distracted; getting sucked into books and podcasts; or snuggling her cute Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
