Summary
Super Smash Bros.creator Masahiro Sakurai recently offered up some sage advice to a cosplayer looking to recreate Link ofLegend of Zeldafame, explaining how the hero’s iconic sword works in the process. Link has been a part of theSuper Smash Bros.series since the original crossover was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, with later installments adding alternate versions of the character in addition to others like Princess Zelda and Ganondorf.
Link has one of the most recognizable outfits in all of gaming, so it should come as no surprise that many fans have sought to cosplay him over the years. The costume has gone through many different evolutions across theLegend of Zeldaseries as well, giving cosplayers a variety of choices, like his classic green tunic fromThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, hisupdated look fromTwilight Princess, and his more recent blue attire fromBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom.
Twitter user and cosplayer sakigake_cos recently shared their rendition of theTears of the Kingdomversion of Link in a brief video, though they ran into a speedbump while attempting to draw the legendary Master Sword from its sheath on Link’s back. Among the people who saw the video wasSuper Smash Bros.creator Masahiro Sakurai, who reposted the user’s video with some helpful advice about how Link unsheathes his legendary sword. According to Sakurai, Link pulls the sheath down with his other hand while drawing his blade inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,though he admits that this alone might not solve the issue of not being able to pull the sword high enough.
Masahiro Sakurai Helps a Cosplayer With Link’s Sword
The cosplayer would later thank Sakurai for this tidbit, noting that they would look atLink’s animation inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatefor reference in future videos. In turn, Sakurai complemented sakigake_cos on their impressive Link cosplay, explaining that his advice came from his work in recreating Link’s skill set in theSuper Smash Brosseries.
While Sakurai didn’t have a hand in creating Link for the originalLegend of Zeldaseries, his appearances in theSuper Smash Bros.games have arguably played as much of a role in shaping the character. The fact that Sakurai is able to share small details such as how the hero of Hyruledraws his Master Swordspeaks volumes about his dedication to the franchises featured inSuper Smash Bros. Over the past few months, Sakurai has shared similar insights into the world of gaming on his YouTube channel while hinting about his next project, which some believe might be a newSmash Brostitle for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros is a Nintendo-exclusive 3D action fighting and brawling game starring a roster of beloved Nintendo and third-party characters. Taking place across a plethora of arenas, players duke it out in real-time as their favorite characters.
