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ALegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildfan has managed to recreate an instantly recognizable location from the game, in an art style that is perhaps even more recognizable. This piece follows countless otherimpressiveZelda-inspired fan artcreations, as fans of the series have spent years leveraging their talent and creativity to craft unique drawings, paintings, sculptures, and more based on the famous Nintendo franchise.
The rendition of Hyrule that players got to explore inBreath of the Wildhas arguably become the most iconic version of the country in series history. As one of precious fewLegend of Zeldagames that serves as a direct sequel, 2023’sThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomreprised this sun-soaked, cell-shaded envisioning of Link’s homeland.Tears of the Kingdommanaged to retain what made Hyrule so alluring in its predecessor, while also expanding it and adding enough depth to keep it interesting for returning players. As such, there are a number of unique and memorable locations that keep modernZeldagames front-of-mindfor many gamers.
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A talented fan ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhas recently shared a high-quality, inventive piece of fan art that features one of many such memorable locales. The piece centers on the Lanayru gate, which marks the entrance to the mystical lands of the Zora, the franchise’s intelligent aquatic race. One of the most interesting elements of the painting is the fact that it has been created, as the artist themselves points out, in the style of a Studio Ghibli movie, the studio behind beloved anime films likeSpirited AwayandHowl’s Moving Castle.
Connections being drawn between Studio Ghibli and theZeldafranchise, especially its modern entries, may not be a surprise to many gamers. The manyversions of theZeldaworldcan vary drastically in terms of style, scope, and game design, but they all share a certain mysticism and spiritual resonance, which is a clear parallel to Studio Ghibli’s movies.
Studio Ghibli comparisons aside, this piece of fan art is rather impressive, and is a reminder of how inspirationalThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhave been. Since these games are exploration-heavy, it makes sense that some of their most memorable moments would involve key locations and discoveries–an idea that is reinforced by this fan’s creation. This isn’t the first piece ofZeldafan art to incorporate an outside style, and hopefully it won’t be the last.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis currently available on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U.
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