The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Himekawa)


 * This page is about the A Link to the Past manga by Akira Himekawa. For the manga of the same name by Ataru Cagiva, see The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Cagiva)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a manga by Akira Himekawa that was published in 2005. It is based on the story of A Link to the Past. An English-language translation of this manga was released on February 2, 2010 by Viz Media.

Synopsis
''At the beginning of A Link to the Past, a young boy named Link is awakened by a telepathic message from Princess Zelda, who says that she is locked in the dungeon of Hyrule Castle. As the message closes, Link finds his uncle ready for battle, telling Link to remain in bed. However, Link ignores his uncle's command, and after his uncle leaves, follows him to Hyrule Castle. When he arrives, he finds his uncle seriously wounded. Link's uncle tells Link to rescue Princess Zelda from her prison, giving him a sword and shield. Link navigates the castle and rescues Zelda from her cell, and the two escape into a secret passage through the sewers that leads to a sanctuary.''

Prologue
Link, a young farmer, is shown living with his uncle after both of Link's parents died when he was young.

Act 1: Voice
As Link is sleeping, he is awakened by the voice of Princess Zelda, who summons him to help her. As Link awakes, he discovers that his uncle has disappeared. Link sets of for Hyrule Castle to save Zelda. As he walks through the dungeons, he sees his uncle getting murdered by a mysterious cloaked man, Agahnim. Link's dying uncle gifts Link with a sword and shield. Link navigates the castle and rescues Zelda from her cell, and the two escape into a secret passage through the sewers that leads to a sanctuary.

Act 2: Legend
While Link is traveling, he is ambushed by the bandit Ghanti. After narrowly escaping, he discovers his face on a Wanted poster. Link also meets an old man searching for his son, who was searching for the sacred power of the Triforce. Ghanti falls into the tavern and begins to eat most of the food there. However, castle guards invade the tavern and Link escapes. Ghanti appears and kills some of the castle knights who were chasing Link. Link thanks her and Ghanti requests to join him on his quest. They venture to the Sanctuary to meet Sahasrahla. Sahasrahla meets them there and informs them of the legend of the Triforce and Ganondorf's past. He also tells Link that he is descendant of the knights of Hyrule. Ghanti attempts to stab Link, claiming that he is her enemy. Link soon sets off on a quest for the Pendants to obtain the Master Sword, however he is gravely injured by scorpion poison. Ghanti appears behind him and saves his life but runs away. Link awakes puzzled, but continues his quest. Link collects the pendants and gets the Master Sword.

Act 3: Sacrifice
In his castle, Agahnim begins to sacrifice Princess Zelda. Link soon arrives and kills Agahnim's minions. Agahnim then freezes Link and begins to tease him. Link strikes back with the power of the Master Sword, but the gate to the Dark World opens. Link falls into an endless chasm and awakens in the Dark World. He is then attacked by monsters, but a wolf appears and guides him. The wolf presents itself as the Dark World form of Ghanti.