This analysis includes a discussion of the character's androgynous design, its historical context, official Nintendo paratextual material, developer interviews, and commentary from fans and critics of the series. Considering these discussions, this article provides an analysis of Link, the protagonist and player character of The Legend of Zelda series.
The series' protagonist is an androgynous male character, though recent conversations between Nintendo and players have focused on gender representation in the newest title in the series, Breath of the Wild. The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most beloved and acclaimed Japanese video game franchises in the world.
