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  1. 2012-07-27, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601) - Top - End - #11
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    Default Re: Question on original NES gold cartridge Legend Of Zelda:

    Quote Originally Posted by MLai View Post
    In the original NES game manual, you know those prologue illustrations that look like they're screenshots from an anime rather than just normal illustrations? Are they from an actual Japanese anime, maybe an obscure one? I've always wanted to watch that.

    The reason they look like screenshots is because the background is painted, but the characters are cel-shaded. Like how cartoon/anime cels are.
    They are not from an anime, just artwork for the game. The only animated series was the one on the mario brothers tv show, which had 13 episodes to it and was generally un-canon.

    Quote Originally Posted by Gandariel View Post
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    Thanks for the links! I may make a "link" (har har) list on the OP for all thing Zelda. Can't right now, but in the future!
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