The Legend of Zelda series is as strong as ever, withTears of the Kingdombeing one of the most celebrated sequels of all time anda live-action movie on the way. This won’t be the first time Hyrule has left Nintendo’s consoles, as the series has appeared in many formats before, includingcomics and manga, along with the classic after school cartoon series, simply titled,The Legend of Zelda. Originally airing in 1989 and featuring 13 total episodes, the show focused on the titular Princess Zelda and Link adventuring through Hyrule.
Now, a new print run of the series is available for pre-order.The Legend of Zelda - The Complete SeriesDVD collection is up for grabs for less than $15, starting October 22nd. This isn’t the first time the series has been released on DVD, but the 2012 version has been out of print for years and commands a high price on the used market.
Now, given the fact that the show originally aired before the 90’s, it is certainly a product of its time. Most collectors will relish the ability to add a fresh copy of theLegend of Zeldaanimated series to their collection without having to bid on it, but fans looking for extra lore or other insight might be disappointed.
The show is often criticized by modern audiences for Link being obsessed with Zelda and generally putting himself first every chance he gets, but other parts of the show offer plenty of enjoyment. There are definitely concepts being tested throughout the show, such as Link’s horse who looks suspiciously like Epona, or Sprite being very similar to Navi, which are interesting to see in action. Likewise, Zelda gets quite a bit of action throughout the series, battling alongside Link to keep Hyrule safe, all while wearing cool, functional, and stylish outfits that seem way more warrior princess than her standard garb.
All in all, even if the show isn’t canon and doesn’t have the best writing, it’s a piece of history that can be had for $14 with a nice cover. Fans can’t really go wrong with this new DVD collection ofThe Legend of Zelda - The Complete Series, so anyone interested in buying it should make sure to pre-order before October 22nd.
The Legend of Zelda - The Complete Series DVD Collection
The classic Legend of Zelda animated series originally aired in 1989, tieing together the world-famous action-adventure video games to TV viewers around the world. This DVD collects all 13 episodes of Link and Zelda’s adventures as they defend the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil wizard Ganon.
