The Legend of Zelda (TV series)

The Legend of Zelda
Title screen, shown at the beginning of the show
Genre	Action, adventure, fantasy, comedy
Created by	Shigeru Miyamoto (original characters) DiC (adapted to TV)
Written by	Bob Forward Phil Harnage Eve Forward Marsha Forward Dennis O'Flaherty
Directed by	John Grusd
Voices of	Cyndy Preston Jonathan Potts Len Carlson Colin Fox Elizabeth Hanna
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Andy Heyward Robby London (co-executive producer)
Producer(s)	John Grusd
Editor(s)	Lars Floden William P. Magee
Running time	15–16 minutes
Production company(s)	DIC Entertainment Sei Young Animation Co., Ltd. Nintendo of America, Inc.
Distributor	Viacom Enterprises (1989–1991) Cookie Jar Entertainment (2008–2012) DHX Media (current)
Release
Original network	First-run syndication
Original release	September 8 – December 1, 1989
Chronology
Related shows	The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)

The Legend of Zelda is an American animated series based on the Japanese video game series The Legend of Zelda by Nintendo. The plot follows the adventures of Link and Princess Zelda as they defend the kingdom of Hyrule from an evil wizard named Ganon. It is heavily based on the first game of the Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda, but includes some references to the second, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. The show was produced by DIC Entertainment and distributed by Viacom Enterprises in association with Nintendo of America, Inc. It comprises thirteen episodes which first aired in North America from September 8, 1989, to December 1, 1989.

The opening credits quickly glance over the show's premise: "This is the Triforce of Wisdom, Link. The evil wizard Ganon has the Triforce of Power. Whoever possesses both Triforces will rule this land forever! You must help me, Link!"

Every episode of The Legend of Zelda follows the adventures of the hero Link and Princess Zelda as they defend the kingdom of Hyrule from an evil wizard named Ganon. Most episodes consist of Ganon (or his minions) either attempting to capture the Triforce of Wisdom from Zelda, kidnap Zelda, or otherwise conquer Hyrule. In some episodes, Link and Zelda are assisted and accompanied by a fairy-princess, Spryte.

A common running joke of the series is Link's repeated failure to convince Zelda that he deserved a kiss for his heroic deeds. Whenever it seems they are going to kiss, they are interrupted.