Cameos in The Legend of Zelda

Cameos, also known as Easter Eggs, are extras intentionally programmed into a game by the developers. Throughout there have been many Cameos and Easter Eggs, such as images, characters, and enemies taken from other Nintendo franchises.


 * According to the Japanese manual, Manhandla is a large from the, and Digdogger is a giant Unira from .
 * The Rupee sprites are modeled after the Gold Bars in Clu Clu Land.
 * The sprites of Blocks are from Super Mario Bros.


 * Several houses in Kakariko Village have a portrait of.
 * Chain Chomps from the appear as enemies in ALttP: and the Palace of the Four Sword.
 * The Fairy Fountain theme (also the File Select theme) is a remix of the music that plays in from .


 * Tarin resembles Mario, as they look similar, like mushrooms, and turn into raccoons.
 * The Cucco Keeper resembles.
 * Christine's love letter to Mr. Write includes a photograph of.
 * A Yoshi Doll can be obtained as a prize in the Trendy Game.
 * Many enemies from the make an appearance, including Bloopers, Bob-ombs, Boos, Chain Chomps, Cheep-Cheeps, Goombas, Piranha Plants, Pokeys, Shy Guys, and Thwomps.
 * In the Switch remake, statues of Mario enemies can be obtained. The pedestal for the Blooper Figure says "Squids are the hot new thing with kids today" which is a reference to the Splatoon series.
 * Mamu the frog is from . Mamu is Wart's Japanese name.
 * An enemy called Anti-Kirby (called simply in Japan) appears in Eagle's Tower. It attacks by inhaling and is colored pink in.
 * Sea Urchins resemble s from the.
 * Mr. Write is based on Dr. Wright from SimCity, who is a cameo of SimCity's creator Will Wright. The music in his house is a remix of Dr. Wright's theme.
 * Prince Richard is the hero's rival from Kaeru no Tameni Kane ha Naru, a Japan-only game for the Game Boy. Richard's Villa music is a remix of the Kaeru overworld theme. The frogs inside his house also appear in the game.
 * Totaka's Song can be heard in Richard's Villa after the song loops for several minutes.
 * In the French version, if Link calls from the phone in Grandpa Ulrira's house, will answer him.


 * Talon and Ingo resemble Mario and Luigi, respectively.
 * Malon and Talon wear a brooch.
 * Various portraits of characters from the Mario series can be found in Princess Zelda's Courtyard. These include a portrait of Mario, Luigi,, Peach, and Bowser.
 * On the second floor of Dodongo's Cavern, there is a sign carved out of stone that was re-used from the one in 's courtyard from .
 * An Arwing from  can be found inside the game's files; it was used to code OoT:'s movement.
 * The Stone of Agony resembles the Nintendo 64's Rumble Pak.


 * Princess Zelda's Courtyard's portraits were replaced by a replica of a level from .
 * Posters featuring artwork from SS undefined can be found in Lon Lon Ranch, Gerudo's Fortress, and the Bombchu Shop.
 * In the Happy Mask Shop, at the far right, one of the masks strongly resemble Darth Maul from Star Wars.


 * The Happy Mask Salesman's backpack features various easter eggs:
 * 1) Face shown on the Mirror Shield.
 * 2) Face shown on Mayor Dotour's chair in its opposite emotion.
 * 3) Possible reference to.
 * 4) Possible reference to.
 * 5) Mario.
 * 6) Possible reference to a mask.
 * 7) Possible reference to.
 * Mr. Barten resembles Mario.
 * Gorman and the Gorman Brothers resemble Luigi.
 * "Farewell to Gibdos," the song that plays at the Music Box House, resembles the music of the Merry-Go-Round from in Super Mario 64.
 * In the Astral Observatory, near the Pierre, a rough drawing of a dolphin can be found. This is possibly a reference to the GameCube's codename, Dolphin.
 * The 5 animal Masks may be a reference to the . The Keaton Mask resembles, the Bremen Mask , the Bunny Hood , Don Gero's Mask , and the Mask of Scents.


 * Plushes of Series: and Phantom (Horse) can be found inside MM3D: and MM3D:'s room in MM3D:.
 * Several references to Nintendo's history can be around MM3D:. These include:
 * An, a machine resembling a GameCube, and diagrams of the Wii Remote and Wii U Gamepad inside the MM3D:.
 * A inside the MM3D:.
 * A behind the counter of the MM3D:, which can only be seen from the shop's back room.
 * A Wii Remote in the MM3D:'s playroom inside the MM3D:.
 * A inside the MM3D:.


 * Thwomps appear as enemies in.
 * Talon from resembles Mario.
 * OoS: from is based on Dr. Wright from SimCity.
 * In, after Vire kidnaps Princess Zelda and takes her to the Black Tower, a recreation of the happens. Vire appears as , Princess Zelda as , and Link as Jumpman.


 * Bob-ombs appear as enemies.


 * The Tingle Tuner resembles a Game Boy Advance.
 * The Hand-me Down Tingle Tuner resembles a Game Boy Color.
 * In the Nintendo Gallery, Manny (The Wind Waker) has an 8-bit Octorok on his hand bag.
 * In the Nintendo Gallery, the Bunny Hood, All-Night Mask, Goron Mask, and Keaton Mask can be seen hanging behind Carlov.
 * Mako resembles from the.
 * The Armos Knights have noses and moustaches that strongly resemble 's.


 * Thwomps, Cheep Cheeps, Big Cheep Cheeps, and Chain Chomps appear as enemies.
 * Talon resembles Mario.
 * Mako, whose face resembles, reappears in this game.


 * Bob-ombs and Lakitus appear as enemies.
 * The vine growing sound effect from  plays when a vine is grown.
 * Chain-link platforms with flipping gates resemble the ones from the Mario series.
 * Dr. Left is based on Dr. Wright from SimCity.


 * Fyer has a on one of his sleeves.
 * Gor Amoto's name may be derived from Shigeru Miyamoto, which is further supported by his Japanese name, Don Shīgeru.


 * Pictures from the reveal trailer can be found in Chudley's Fine Goods and Fancy Trinkets Emporium.


 * Dee Ess Island is shaped as a Nintendo DS.
 * Gossip Stones have a similar nose and moustache like.
 * Mako, whose face resembles, reappears in this game.


 * A figurine of Tingle can be found in several houses and shops. A golden version also exists inside the ST:.

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 * A Tingle plush can be found on Zelda's room inside the Knight Academy.
 * One of the pictures on the wall inside Skipper's house in his Retreat is a reference to an infamous scene from the movie.
 * There are industrial objects in Lanayru that vaguely resemble Gamecubes.


 * can be found hanging on a wall inside Link's House.
 * A painting of Makar can be seen hanging inside the house of the Woman.
 * The Milk Bar Owner in Hyrule resembles Mario, and the Milk Bar Owner in Lorule resembles Luigi.


 * A Chain Chomp, which previously made a cameo appearance in, appears as the Ball and Chain included with Link's Level 3 Gauntlets, the Power Gloves.


 * A picture of Makar can be found hanging among the pictures of the Miiverse Gallery.
 * The Fire Gloves, which allow the Links to throw fireballs from their hands, function identically to the form in the . They also produce the same sound effect from 
 * The Hammerwear Outfit is designed after a from the Super Mario series.
 * If the blue Link or red Link wears the the Hammerwear Outfit, it resembles a or a, respectively.
 * The Cozy Parka Outfit is designed after Popo, the protagonist of Ice Climber.
 * In each Level of The Dunes, Link from in his Wall Merged form is hidden somewhere on a wall.


 * Princess Zelda makes an appearance.
 * Lon Lon Meadow is named after Lon Lon Ranch.
 * A man who resembles Ingo is found around Lon Lon Meadows.
 * The Tingle Tuner resembles a Nintendo DS.
 * Tingle's fight against Captain Stalfos resembles the gameplay of the.

Breath of the Wild

 * All toponyms are references within the Zelda series, and many locations exist in a ruined state.
 * Satori Mountain is named for Satoru Iwata.
 * Wizzrobes act like Magikoopas, specifically from Super Mario Galaxy.
 * Brigo may be based on.
 * Revali is based on Falco from the Star Fox series.
 * Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

 * Impa's hand motions are from the anime Naruto.
 * Mipha's traversal is swimming over land, in reference to an exploit from Breath of the Wild that Sidon can be captured from the Vah Ruta battle.
 * Sidon's Remote Bomb attack is "Hole In One" from .