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'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' is a fantasy-themed action-adventure game series created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and developed primarily by [[Nintendo]]. It is the main and titular series of the overall [[The Legend of Zelda (franchise)|franchise]] of the same name. The series' first installment is also called ''[[The Legend of Zelda (game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', first released in Japan as a launch title for the [[Family Computer Disk System]] before being released for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] overseas. The games follow the adventures of [[Hylian]] hero [[Link]], as he battles the forces of evil. In most games, [[Princess Zelda]] appears as a deuteragonist, while [[Ganon]] is the primary antagonist. Both Link and Princess Zelda are not necessarily the same character, as they have appeared in various incarnations throughout the series. One consistency is that Link, Zelda, and Ganon are all connected via a mystical force known as the [[Triforce]].

The ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has shared much synergy with the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], namely the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]], and is considered a related series because several of its titles include ''Mario''-related content, whethereither as a cameo or a guest appearance. ''The Legend of Zelda'' series even introduces some species that are either relatives or notable members of ''Mario'' ones, such as [[Manhandla]], a species of large [[Piranha Plant]]s, and [[Head Thwomp]], a notable [[Thwomp]] who is a boss in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]''. Some recurring ''Mario'' enemies are also an enemy within ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, which even consists of some of their earlier appearances, such as [[Chain Chomp]]s in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''.