this isn't actually a review but I got thoughts. I've read every one of the Zelda manga adaptations but this is actually somehow the first one that I played the game before I read it (I guess since the others are so old :| ) and so it's been super neat to see how the condensing and added context works!! especially since i have this game practically memorized since i'm a LOSER

I was most excited for this one because (it's my favourite game but also because) of how much of this game is built on the characters. Something about the huge cast in TP has always been really different and precious to me compared to the other games in the series ;-; (Majora's Mask was a close second, but idk man, all the family elements in TP just get me like ;;;-;;;;). But no matter how much I love it I can admit that there were moments where it's mostly my brain filling in the gaps and it dropped the ball. But it has so many characters and awesome setpieces that I was so excited to see how the manga maneuvered them!

And I'm suuuper happy. Adding context and emotion (both the sad feels and the good feels) to all the relationships just has me missing the game and smiling like a crazy person. Some elements are being added or changed but the new complexity suits it so well. I always get really happy when interpretations fit in a simple moment or two that adds so much to the character - Renado helping Link in battle and Luda going to Death Mountain were super nice touches.

also every time i play the section where link reunites for realsies with all the kids of his village i get annoyed that the only cutscene is link smiling blankly with his doofy face. thanks 2 this for fulfilling me ultimate dreams and making him CRY MUAHAHAHA

And as always, Himekawa's art is stunning. I actually feel bad that I tear so fast through manga and only ever really look at the characters because they've created some really nice monsters and locations and especially effects. I also can tip my cap to the obvious attempts to add some nuance and complexity to a plot that's Classic Video Game Good vs Evil. idk if it's working because I know that underneath it all is just ganon being his classically evil self. It does make me wonder if they'll integrate the pretty standard supposition that arbiter's grounds/the twilight realm is where the gerudo were banished because that's just "YOUR GOOD GUYS AREN'T SO GOOD" summarized.

anyways 10/10 for integrating the fact that Link can carry cats around and also Ilia is taking care of the kittens in the hidden village and also the cats are talking to Link. 10 cats out of 10 ( )