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{{Character
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|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 148}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= FSA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 62}}</ref>
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[[File:BugCatchKidSleep.gif|left|50px]]
The {{Term/Store|Bug-Catching Kid||Series, ALttP}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 228 {{Exp Game|ALttP}}}}</ref>
The '''Bug-Catching Kid''' is a character in {{ALTTP}}. A resident of [[Kakariko Village]], he caught a cold from the evil air that has been coming down off [[Death Mountain]], and as a result, he has to stay in his bed until he recovers. Due to him not being able to go outside to play, the Bug-Catching Kid lends [[Link]] his [[Bug Net#A Link to the Past|Bug Catching Net]] until he feels better, which allows the young hero to catch [[Fairy|fairies]] in an empty [[bottle]].<ref>{{cite|I can't go out 'cause I'm sick... Cough cough... People say I caught this cold from the evil air that is coming down off the mountain... Sniff sniff... This is my bug-catching net. I'll use it when I'm better, but for now, I'll lend it to you.|Bug-Catching Kid|ALttP}}</ref> During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid recovers from his sickness and can be seen outside with his net, with one of the [[Informant Women]] and the [[Innkeeper]] behind him.
 
==Biography==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
In {{ALttP}}, the Bug-Catching Kid is a resident of [[Kakariko Village]]. He caught a cold from the evil air that has been coming down off [[Death Mountain]]. As a result, he has to stay in his bed until he recovers. Due to him not being able to go outside to play, the Bug-Catching Kid lends [[Link]] his [[Bug Catching Net]] until he feels better.<ref>{{Cite|I can't go out 'cause I'm sick... Cough cough... People say I caught this cold from the evil air that is coming down off the mountain... Sniff sniff... This is my bug-catching net. I'll use it when I'm better, but for now, I'll lend it to you.|Bug-Catching Kid|ALttP}}</ref> During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid recovers from his sickness and can be seen outside with his net.
 
==={{FSA|-}}===
In {{FSA}}, the Bug-Catching Kid can be found in the [[Kakariko Village (Four Swords Adventures)|Kakariko Village]] stage. His house can only be accessed after the [[Links]] make the rain fall on the village. The boy will reward the Links with 250 [[Force Gem]]s and tells them that his Bug Catching Net got burned up.<ref>{{Cite|Cough cough... Did... Did you put out the fires? I'm always getting sick, and when those thugs started the fires...cough... I had to stay locked away in here for my health. I'd like to give you something for rescuing our village. There's a treasure buried in a pit in my yard. You'll get more out of it than I ever will. So cough...I want you to have it.|Bug-Catching Kid|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|My most special treasure, my bug catching net... It got burned up... It's so sad. I used to dream about going to the forest with it when I got better.|Bug-Catching Kid|FSA}}</ref> During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid is seen playing in the [[Lost Woods]] with his net.


In {{FSA}}, a Bug-Catching Kid cameo can be found in the Kakariko Village level. His house can only be accessed after the [[Links]] make the rain fall on the village. The boy will reward the Links with 250 [[Force Gem]]s<ref>{{cite|Cough cough... Did... Did you put out the fires? I'm always getting sick, and when those thugs started the fires...cough... I had to stay locked away in here for my health. I'd like to give you something for rescuing our village. There's a treasure buried in a pit in my yard. You'll get more out of it than I ever will. So cough...I want you to have it.|Bug-Catching Kid|FSA}}</ref> and tells them that his Bug Catching Net got burned up.<ref>{{cite|My most special treasure, my bug catching net... It got burned up... It's so sad. I used to dream about going to the forest with it when I got better.|Bug-Catching Kid|FSA}}</ref> During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid is seen playing outside in the [[Lost Woods]] with his net.
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:bckid.png|The Bug-Catching Kid in his bed being visited by Link in ''A Link to the Past''
File:BugCatchKidSleep.gif|The Bug-Catching Kid from {{ALttP|-}} in his bed
File:Bckid-02.png|The Bug-Catching Kid as seen during the ending credits
File:bckid.png|The Bug-Catching Kid being visited by Link in {{ALttP|-}}
File:Bckid-02.png|The Bug-Catching Kid during the {{ALttP|-}} ending credits
</gallery>
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[[Category:Hylians]]
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[[Category:Hyruleans]]
|Hylians, Hyruleans, Kakariko Villagers
[[Category:Kakariko Villagers]]
|characters= ALttP, FSA
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 2 September 2023

The Bug-Catching Kid is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[3]

Biography

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Bug-Catching Kid is a resident of Kakariko Village. He caught a cold from the evil air that has been coming down off Death Mountain. As a result, he has to stay in his bed until he recovers. Due to him not being able to go outside to play, the Bug-Catching Kid lends Link his Bug Catching Net until he feels better.[4] During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid recovers from his sickness and can be seen outside with his net.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, the Bug-Catching Kid can be found in the Kakariko Village stage. His house can only be accessed after the Links make the rain fall on the village. The boy will reward the Links with 250 Force Gems and tells them that his Bug Catching Net got burned up.[5][6] During the ending credits, the Bug-Catching Kid is seen playing in the Lost Woods with his net.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ムシあみ少年 (Mushi Ami Shōnen)[8]Bug Net Boy
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
捕虫少年 (bǔ chóng shào nián)[11] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Chasseur d'Insect[10]Bug Hunter
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Schmetterlingsnetz-Kind[9] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Il ragazzo della retina[7]The bug-catcher kid
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • The Bug-Catching Kid from A Link to the Past in his bed

    The Bug-Catching Kid from A Link to the Past in his bed

  • The Bug-Catching Kid being visited by Link in A Link to the Past

    The Bug-Catching Kid being visited by Link in A Link to the Past

  • The Bug-Catching Kid during the A Link to the Past ending credits

    The Bug-Catching Kid during the A Link to the Past ending credits

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 148
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 62
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 228 (ALttP)
  4. ↑ "I can't go out 'cause I'm sick... Cough cough... People say I caught this cold from the evil air that is coming down off the mountain... Sniff sniff... This is my bug-catching net. I'll use it when I'm better, but for now, I'll lend it to you." — Bug-Catching Kid (A Link to the Past)
  5. ↑ "Cough cough... Did... Did you put out the fires? I'm always getting sick, and when those thugs started the fires...cough... I had to stay locked away in here for my health. I'd like to give you something for rescuing our village. There's a treasure buried in a pit in my yard. You'll get more out of it than I ever will. So cough...I want you to have it." — Bug-Catching Kid (Four Swords Adventures)
  6. ↑ "My most special treasure, my bug catching net... It got burned up... It's so sad. I used to dream about going to the forest with it when I got better." — Bug-Catching Kid (Four Swords Adventures)
  7. ↑ "Il ragazzo della retina - Villaggio Kakariko" — Credits (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  8. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 226
  9. ↑ Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 228
  10. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 228
  11. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 228
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