“Back during the Ocarina of Time days, I wanted Link to be gender neutral. ‘Back during the Ocarina of Time days, I wanted Link to be gender neutral’ This became especially apparent during the lead-up to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Given this history and political climate, as well as the propensity for fans to hold fast to their theories regardless of confirmed canon, Zelda fans have come up with countless queer interpretations of the iconic character. Queerness has historically been labeled a form of depravity, and queer rights continue to be under threat today, as anti-LGBTQ legislation skyrocketed in 2022. In art, it’s common to see queer-coded monsters and especially queer-coded villains, particularly because of how the Hays Code prohibited depictions of homosexuality on screen. For decades, heteronormativity has forced queer people to exist on the fringes of society, including within the media we consume. Nintendo hasn’t outright denied rumors that Link is queer, leaving the door open for further fan interpretation. Join us on our journey through The Legend of Zelda series, from the original 1986 game to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and beyond.
In 2023, Polygon is embarking on a Zeldathon.
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