Manga Ages 10+
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Shotaro Ishinomori
The original 1992 Zelda manga: Shotaro Ishinomori's classic adaptation that predates the Himekawa series by a decade.
Zelda Manga
The official Zelda manga series brings Hyrule to life on the page. From Akira Himekawa's beloved adaptations to classic retro manga, these are essential reading for any Zelda fan.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Akira Himekawa
Four Links, one adventure. The funniest Zelda manga, where Link's four selves argue, cooperate, and save the day together.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition Box Set
Akira Himekawa
All five Legendary Edition volumes in one collectible box set: the complete Himekawa Zelda manga collection (excluding Twilight Princess).
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask / A Link to the Past
Akira Himekawa
Two classic Zelda stories in one volume: the haunting Majora's Mask and the heroic A Link to the Past.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Akira Himekawa
Akira Himekawa's beloved manga adaptation of Ocarina of Time. The Legendary Edition collects both volumes in one book.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons / Oracle of Ages
Akira Himekawa
Two intertwined adventures: Link must save the Oracles of Seasons and Ages from the forces of darkness.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Akira Himekawa
Himekawa's adaptation of the very first story in the Zelda timeline: the origin of the Master Sword and Link's eternal bond with Zelda.
Manga Ages 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap / Phantom Hourglass
Akira Himekawa
Two charming adventures in one: Link shrinks to the size of a bug in The Minish Cap and sails the seas in Phantom Hourglass.
Manga Ages 13+
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Akira Himekawa
Himekawa's most ambitious Zelda manga: an 11-volume epic that expands Twilight Princess into a mature, emotionally rich saga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- In what order should I read the Zelda manga?
- The Akira Himekawa manga don't need to be read in publication order. Start with Ocarina of Time — it's the most widely read and sets the tone. From there, follow the game's chronology: Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons and Ages, Four Swords, The Minish Cap, Skyward Sword, and Twilight Princess.
- Is the Zelda manga canon?
- No. The Akira Himekawa manga are licensed by Nintendo but sit outside the official Zelda timeline. They adapt the stories of individual games with creative liberties, adding original characters and side plots. Treat them as well-crafted companion stories rather than canonical lore — for canon, Hyrule Historia and the Zelda Encyclopedia are the references.
- Which Zelda manga should I start with?
- Start with Ocarina of Time. It's the most popular volume, covers the game that split the timeline, and is the easiest to find in print. If you're buying physical copies, the Legendary Edition box set bundles the core series in hardcover and is the best value.
- Are the manga appropriate for kids?
- Most of the Himekawa manga are middle-grade friendly (ages 8-12), with cartoon fantasy violence and no mature content. Twilight Princess is darker and better suited to ages 12+, and Majora's Mask deals with themes of grief and time loops that work better for older readers. The Oracle and Four Swords adaptations are the most kid-friendly.