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{{Publication
{{Infobox|publication
|image = [[File:OoA-MangaEng.png|250px]]<br>The English edition cover
|name = ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''
|image = [[File:OoA-MangaEng.png|250px]]
|caption = The English edition cover
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
|author = Himekawa Akira
|author = [[Akira Himekawa]]
|artist = Himekawa Akira
|artist = [[Akira Himekawa]]
|publisher = [[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] Shogakukan, Inc.<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] Viz Media LLC
|publisher = {{region|jp|Shogakukan, Inc.}}<br/>{{region|us|Viz Media LLC}}
| release = [[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] December 25, 2001<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] June 2, 2009
|release = {{region|jp|y=2001|m=12|d=25}}<br/>{{region|us|y=2009|m=6|d=2}}
|cost = ¥510 (Japan)<br>$7.99 (U.S.)
|cost = {{region|jp|¥510}}<br/>{{region|us|$7.99}}
|length = 200 pages
|length = 200 pages
|size = 18 x 13 x 1.6 cm
|size = 18 × 13 × 1.6 cm  
|ISBN = [[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] ISBN 4091496059<br>[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] ISBN 4091496040<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] ISBN 1421523310<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] ISBN 9781421523316
|ISBN = {{region|jp|ISBN 4091496059, ISBN 4091496040}}<br/>{{region|us|ISBN 1421523310, ISBN 9781421523316}}
|gallery = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=64 View at gallary]
|related = [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)]]
|gallery = [[zdgallery:64|View at gallery]]
}}
}}


This is the official [[Manga|manga]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. It is written and illustrated by [[Akira Himekawa]], the same artist who made many of the other Zelda mangas. It was released as a two part manga alongside ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)|Oracle of Seasons Manga]]''. It is in black and white with some pretty nicely illustrated drawings. The story more or less follows the same story as the game other than a few slight differences.
This is the official [[manga]] for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. It is written and illustrated by [[Akira Himekawa]], the same artist who made many of the other Zelda mangas. It was released as a two-part manga alongside ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)|Oracle of Seasons Manga]]''. It is in black and white with some pretty nicely illustrated drawings. The story more or less follows the same story as the game other than a few slight differences.


This manga was released in Japan on December 25, 2001. An English adaptation of this manga was released by Viz Media on June 2, 2009 as Volume 5 of their Zelda comic series.
This manga was released in Japan on {{date|y=2001|m=12|d=25}}. An English adaptation of this manga was released by Viz Media on {{date|y=2009|m=6|d=2}}, as Volume 5 of their Zelda comic series.


==Alternative titles==
==Alternative titles==
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==


After defeating the evil General [[Onox]] in [[Holodrum]], [[Link]] returns to [[Hyrule]]. One day, [[Impa]], [[Princess Zelda]]'s attendant, asks Link to accompany her into the forest to find [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], the Oracle of Ages. But [[Veran]], the evil Sorceress of Shadows, has possessed Impa in order to deceive Link. Veran then possesses Nayru and travels back to the past to kill one of Link's ancestors so that Link will never be born! Link once again battles across time to save Hyrule--and himself!
After defeating the evil General [[Onox]] in [[Holodrum]], [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] returns to [[Hyrule]]. One day, [[Impa]], [[Zelda (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Ages)|Princess Zelda]]'s attendant, asks Link to accompany her into the forest to find [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], the Oracle of Ages. But [[Veran]], the evil Sorceress of Shadows, has possessed Impa in order to deceive Link. Veran then possesses Nayru and travels back to the past to kill one of Link's ancestors so that Link will never be born! Link once again battles across time to save Hyrule--and himself!


==Chapter==
==Chapters==


# "Oracle of Ages: Naryu"
# "Oracle of Ages: Nayru"
# "Sorceress of Shadows: Veran"
# "Sorceress of Shadows: Veran"
# "An Old Friend: Ralph"
# "An Old Friend: Ralph"
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* The manga begins with Link in a village.
* The manga begins with Link in a village.
* Link is shown with grandparents when he doesn't in the game.  
* Link is shown with grandparents when he doesn't in the game.
* Nayru has the [[Harp of Ages]] instead of leaving it in her house.
* Nayru has the [[Harp of Ages]] instead of leaving it in her house.
* Link is with Impa in the city instead of being dropped in the middle of a forest.
* Link is with Impa in the city instead of being dropped in the middle of a forest.
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* Link doesn't gather any essences.
* Link doesn't gather any essences.
* Link receives help from friends when battling enemies, such as [[Maple]] and [[Ricky]].
* Link receives help from friends when battling enemies, such as [[Maple]] and [[Ricky]].
* There are new character exclusive to the Manga such as [[Lord Raven]], [[Resuta]], and [[Roperi]].
* There are new character exclusives to the Manga such as [[Lord Raven]], [[Resuta]], and [[Roperi]].
* The bosses appear as random enemies sent by Gorgon.
* The bosses appear as random enemies sent by Gorgon.
* Link encounters his ancestor Lord Raven.
* Link encounters his ancestor Lord Raven.
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==References==
==References==


# http://www.himekawaakira.com/kids-room/works/zelda/zelda.htm
# https://www.himekawaartpro.com/the-legend-of-zelda
# http://www.viz.com/product?id=7706
# https://www.viz.com/read/manga/legend-of-zelda-volume-5/product/1894


{{Cat|Manga}}
{{Cat|Manga}}

Latest revision as of 18:50, August 4, 2024

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
OoA-MangaEng.png
The English edition cover

Games

Cost

Japan ¥510
United States $7.99

Related

Release Date

Japan December 25, 2001
United States June 2, 2009

Credits

Publisher

Japan Shogakukan, Inc.
United States Viz Media LLC

Author

Artist

Attributes

Length

200 pages

Size

18 × 13 × 1.6 cm

ISBN

Japan ISBN 4091496059, ISBN 4091496040
United States ISBN 1421523310, ISBN 9781421523316

Media

Gallery

This is the official manga for Oracle of Ages. It is written and illustrated by Akira Himekawa, the same artist who made many of the other Zelda mangas. It was released as a two-part manga alongside Oracle of Seasons Manga. It is in black and white with some pretty nicely illustrated drawings. The story more or less follows the same story as the game other than a few slight differences.

This manga was released in Japan on December 25, 2001 . An English adaptation of this manga was released by Viz Media on June 2, 2009 , as Volume 5 of their Zelda comic series.

Alternative titles

  • The Legend of Zelda: The Mysterious Nut; Space-Time Chapter
  • Zelda no Densetsu: Fushigi no Kinomi Jikuu no Shou (Japanese)
  • ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎの木の実 時空の章 (Japanese)

Synopsis

After defeating the evil General Onox in Holodrum, Link returns to Hyrule. One day, Impa, Princess Zelda's attendant, asks Link to accompany her into the forest to find Nayru, the Oracle of Ages. But Veran, the evil Sorceress of Shadows, has possessed Impa in order to deceive Link. Veran then possesses Nayru and travels back to the past to kill one of Link's ancestors so that Link will never be born! Link once again battles across time to save Hyrule--and himself!

Chapters

  1. "Oracle of Ages: Nayru"
  2. "Sorceress of Shadows: Veran"
  3. "An Old Friend: Ralph"
  4. "Queen Ambi of Labrynna"
  5. "The Knight: Sir Raven"
  6. "Overthrowing Veran"
  7. "The Pirate Captain"
  8. "Ramrock"
  9. "Mystery Seeds"
  10. "Veran's True Form"
  11. "The Return of the King of Evil"

Original characters

Differences Between the Game and the Manga

  • The manga begins with Link in a village.
  • Link is shown with grandparents when he doesn't in the game.
  • Nayru has the Harp of Ages instead of leaving it in her house.
  • Link is with Impa in the city instead of being dropped in the middle of a forest.
  • None of the dungeons in the game are entered.
  • Link doesn't gather any essences.
  • Link receives help from friends when battling enemies, such as Maple and Ricky.
  • There are new character exclusives to the Manga such as Lord Raven, Resuta, and Roperi.
  • The bosses appear as random enemies sent by Gorgon.
  • Link encounters his ancestor Lord Raven.

Gallery

References

  1. https://www.himekawaartpro.com/the-legend-of-zelda
  2. https://www.viz.com/read/manga/legend-of-zelda-volume-5/product/1894