Could it be that the Zelda series is filled with nothing but sexism? Link is a strong male character, but what about Zelda? Is Zelda too frail for her own good? Are the women in Zelda only good for getting captured and needing good old Link to fix them? Is there a single strong woman in the entire Zelda franchise?

From the article:

While it’s hard to extrapolate anything from 8-bit data, the trend over the last 20 years has turned Link into what it known as a Bishōnen (or “Bishie” for short). Let’s just say that when they decide to turn the Zelda series into a movie, they’d better give Orlando Bloom a call. This may play a part in the series’ popularity amongst female gamers. Typically, women like playing games where they can choose to play a female character, however Link may just be ‘close enough.’

Princess ZeldaThe other constant of the game is the titular character, Princess Zelda. She has appeared in most every Legend of Zelda game, even if for only five minutes. The princess of the land of Hyrule, Zelda is the possessor of the Triforce of Wisdom, and naturally is a bit of a target as a result. While Link’s courage can offer him the sort of get-up-and-go he needs when Ganon comes a-callin’, Zelda finds herself captured.

Over, and over again.

The good news is that she’s friends with Link, who naturally will come to her rescue when she falls into the evil clutches of Ganon (or Vaati, or Agahnim, or Zant). The bad news is that despite some pretty impressive advancements made to her character over the years, she still sits passively by until Link comes to her rescue.

Read the full article over at mightyponygirl.com