The Legend of Zelda Anime

In an ordinary household in Tokyo, a young man voiced his intention. "I'm going to play a video game!" he exclaimed, though his younger sister paid him no mind.

"Hmph! You can play those games anytime. I want to watch the new anime on the Asahi channel!" Kuku, Kiro's younger sister, retorted with a pout as she changed the channel.

Kiro, displaying a hint of disdain, responded, "You're already 11 years old, and you're still watching kids' shows!"

Kuku, however, was unfazed. "What's it to you?" she retorted, settling onto the sofa. She had never been a fan of video games, even as the trend continued to rise in Tokyo, gradually spreading throughout Japan.

The reason for her disinterest in video games was simple; she found them silly. In her eyes, anime and movies remained her preferred source of entertainment, while video games were merely a means to pass the time.

Kuku's daily schedule was packed with school, piano lessons, and studying, leaving little room for video games. In the rare moments of free time, she either tried her hand at baking cookies or indulged in watching children's shows and movies.

"Damn it," she heard her brother mutter, his annoyance clear. But she paid him no mind. To her, her elder brother, at 14 years old, seemed to waste more time than she did, and she took pleasure in teasing him, finding it a way to level the playing field.

As the program on Asahi channel switched to the anticipated animated show she had been waiting for, Kuku's excitement grew.

[Asahi TV Channel]

The opening featured a Japanese melody, followed by the appearance of an animation that was notably high in quality. It portrayed a young man with elf-like ears, blue eyes, and a blend of brown and blonde hair. He was adorned in a green tunic and hat, creating a captivating medieval fantasy atmosphere as he raced across a lush, grassy landscape. The vibrant blue sky and clouds in the animation were breathtaking.

The animation flowed seamlessly, depicting a young woman, seemingly a princess, being whisked away by a menacing monster. The young man in the green tunic reached out towards her.

Kuku was genuinely impressed by the animation, which had only just begun but had already left a strong impression.

She turned to her brother, eager to share her excitement. "See this? It's the most highly-anticipated anime on Asahi channel this month! Isn't it amazing?"

Kuro, though initially irritated, couldn't help but acknowledge the animation's exceptional quality compared to others. However, he refrained from voicing his agreement, as admitting such would feel like conceding defeat to his sister.

As the credits rolled on the screen, listing the talented individuals behind the animation, the animation studio was revealed as [Madranch Studio]. Following this, the title [The Legend of Zelda] appeared on the screen, much to Kuro's surprise. What startled him even more was the appearance of the [KiShin Entertainment] logo.

"Wait! Isn't that...?" Kuro exclaimed in astonishment.

He pointed to his FamiCom, where the KiShin logo was prominently displayed, then directed his sister's attention to the television screen.

"Look! It's the same logo!" he pointed out eagerly, showcasing the identical KiShin logos on both the FamiCom and the screen.

Kuku, still unfazed, nodded in acknowledgment. "You're right..." she conceded nonchalantly. "But I don't really care."

She continued to watch the show, while Kuro gritted his teeth. "No wonder the animation looks so good! It was made by KiShin!" he teased his sister.

"Hmph! It's obvious Madranch made it. They're just sponsors," Kuku retorted dismissively.

Kuro couldn't argue with that, and the anime [The Legend Of Zelda] began.

It first introduced the young man named Link, an adventurer in the kingdom of Hyrule.

The show opened with Link battling mobs in the forest, wielding an ordinary sword. "Great! With this, the task is complete," Link remarked, collecting some of the monster remains he had defeated and placing them in his pouch. He then hurried back to the village to exchange them for money.

However, one fateful day, the evil forces of Ganon attacked Link's village while he was away in the forest. His friends and the people he considered family were mercilessly slain.

Upon his return, Link was met with the grim aftermath: a desolate village. The air was heavy with the stench of blood, and the horrors of the gruesome scene were evident everywhere, though the details were appropriately censored for the young audience.

Overwhelmed by pain and terror, Link let out a heart-wrenching roar and clutched his chest. After composing himself, he began to investigate and soon discovered that it was the malevolent forces of Ganon that had laid waste to his village.

Filled with an unyielding sense of justice and a determination to prevent any other village from suffering a similar fate, Link embarked on a journey to Hyrule Castle, where he sought to enlist as a warrior under the Hyrule family. After all, Hyrule was in search of a hero, and Link had chosen to be that hero.

During his travels, Link encountered numerous people who had sought refuge from villages and places ravaged by Ganon's forces. Through these experiences, Link's sense of justice deepened, and his anger toward Ganon intensified. His life's purpose and goal became clearer as he witnessed the suffering of innocent people.

As the anime came to a close with the words 'To be continued,' Kuku, who had been watching, felt a surge of emotions and even teared up slightly as she wondered aloud, "I wonder what will happen next..."

Kuro, who had also been engrossed in the show, unconsciously replied, "Yeah..."

Kuku, taken aback, looked at her brother and teased, "What's this? I thought you didn't want to watch an anime?"

Kuro blushed but defended himself, "It's different!"

However, as they continued their conversation, the ending theme of The Legend of Zelda anime concluded, and an advertisement for KiShin appeared on the screen.

[The Legend of Zelda video game is available in various malls and stores! Buy now for your FamiCom!!!]

The two siblings were left dumbfounded, staring at the TV screen, both thinking in unison, 'That anime actually has a video game?!'