Are Link and Zelda a Couple? Long Ago, the Legend of Zelda Gave Us a Clear Answer
For years, fans of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda games have speculated about whether Link and Zelda are meant to be interpreted as a couple. While each iteration of their story has differed in its romantic undertones, one lesser-known story confirms beyond any reasonable doubt that the bond shared by Link and Zelda transcends friendship to become something more intimate. Regardless of whether that relationship status persists across the series, it's certainly true for one version of them.
In 1990, Valiant Comics released a series of The Legend of Zelda comics that takes place after the events of the first game in the franchise. Written by George Caragonne, these stories follow Link and Zelda on daring adventures throughout Hyrule.
At the end of each quest, Link requests a kiss from her, though she usually rejects him to focus on the task at hand. Then, Link confesses his love for Zelda in the series' third issue, and she finally kisses him in response. It's through this sweet moment that the romantic aspect of Link and Zelda's relationship is unveiled.
The Legend of Zelda's Comics Confirm Link and Zelda's Relationship Status
Zelda Reciprocates Link's Love, Cementing Their Romance At Long Last
The third issue of Valiant Comics' The Legend of Zelda features a two-part story entitled "The Power" and "The Price". The comic opens with Link and Zelda infiltrating Ganon's fortress to recover a magic trophy he'd stolen. However, things take a turn as Link seizes Ganon's Triforce of Power, corrupting him with a desire to obtain all three. Zelda refuses to hand over the Triforce of Wisdom, and when he demands to know why, she says, "Because you love me...and I love you." Zelda's declaration of love reveals that her feelings for Link are indeed romantic, just as his are for her.
Zelda's declaration of love reveals that her feelings for Link are indeed romantic, just as his are for her.
These comics aren't the first entry in the series that hints at the idea of Link and Zelda's relationship being more than platonic, believe it or not. For instance, at the end of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, it's implied that they kiss behind a curtain. However, those potential allusions to them being a couple are never accompanied by a proper confession of love and can be perceived as mere gratitude on Zelda's part for being rescued. Thus, the confessions shared by Link and Zelda in Valiant Comics' continuity serve as the most explicit confirmation of their romance yet.
Link and Zelda's Relationship Varies From One Story to the Next
Valiant Comics May Depict Them As a Couple, But The Games Don't Seem To
Link and Zelda are connected to one another through different reincarnations due to their shared tie to the Triforce, which intertwines their destinies. That bond has manifested in numerous forms, though, and isn't limited to romance. Although their relationship is likely intended to be romantic in Valiant Comics' take, the rest of the Legend of Zelda franchise varies in its portrayals of these two characters. Games like Skyward Sword lean into amorous implications with their devotion to each other, whereas others - such as Twilight Princess - keep things strictly professional. Regardless, Link and Zelda are rarely an actual couple.
Recently, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sparked discussion about their relationship status by insinuating that Link and Zelda share a house together, which contains a single bed. Patricia Summersett - Zelda's English voice actress in the game - has also spoken of the many ways the characters' bond can be interpreted in an interview with TheGamer, though she went on to clarify in a post on X that this doesn't necessarily mean that they're a couple. Whatever the true nature of Link's relationship with Zelda is, all that can be said for sure is that they care deeply for one another - in any timeline.
Romantic or Otherwise, Link's Love for Zelda Persists In Every Lifetime
Even If Link and Zelda Aren't Always a Couple, They Do Care About Each Other
The exact relationship status of Link and Zelda remains a mystery from one story to the next, so there's no concrete answer to what they truly mean to each other. After all, their relationship transcends the limits of standard romantic or platonic attachments, so there's no need to label them definitively across the board. With that being said, Valiant Comics' specific incarnation of this timeless tale leaves no room for doubt about where Link and Zelda feelings lie. If nothing else, one entry in The Legend of Zelda's extensive canon has made it clear that Link and Zelda are a couple.
Source: TheGamer, X
- Created by
- Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka
- Video Game(s)
- The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess , The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Hyrule Warriors, Hyrule Warriors Legends (3DS), Cadence of Hyrule, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
- Movie(s)
- The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)
- Upcoming Films
- The Legend of Zelda (Live-Action)
- First TV Show
- The Legend of Zelda
- First Episode Air Date
- September 8, 1989
The Legend of Zelda franchise follows the adventures of Link, an elf-like Hylian, and Princess Zelda as they protect the land of Hyrule from the evil warlord-turned-demon king Ganon. The series is known for its mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving elements, often revolving around the collection of the Triforce, a powerful relic left by the goddesses who created Hyrule. Each game features different incarnations of Link and Zelda, maintaining core elements while introducing new characters and settings.
