The Legend of Zelda (1996 TV series)

The Legend of Zelda is an American animated series based on the Japanese video game series The Legend of Zelda by Nintendo. Unlike the DiC series, this series has a much darker tone then its predecessor. The plot follows the adventures of Link and Princess Zelda as they defend the kingdom of Hyrule from an evil wizard named Ganon. It is heavily based on the first game of the Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda, but includes some references to the second, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and the third, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The show was produced by Adelaide Productions and distributed by formerly Columbia TriStar Television and currently Sony Pictures Television in association with Nintendo of America, Inc. The show ran from September 14, 1996 to April 21, 2001.