As you might imagine, I love writing cosplay posts. Not only do I get to pore over dozens of the most beautiful women imaginable, but I also get to see them cosplay my favorite characters. Today’s post is particularly special to me, as it coincides with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. The original N64 game holds a special place in my heart as both a childhood gaming memory and an inspiration for my later gaming habits. So, let’s indulge in some nostalgia while marveling at some of the sexiest Zelda cosplay around!
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I didn’t think I wanted Ocarina of Time Remake until I saw the gameplay trailer. I grew up playing the N64 version obsessively, getting stuck in the Water Temple and traumatized by vengeful cuccos. The first notes of Koji Kondo’s masterful opening theme are engraved deep in my very soul. The 2011 Ocarina of Time 3D remake was an excellent port for Nintendo’s handheld, smoothing out rough edges without reinventing the wheel.
With both N64 and 3DS versions available, I didn’t yearn for a full remake for a new console complete with modern HD graphics. The various “Unreal Engine fan projects” never appealed to me. It’s not that I’m cynical about remakes — the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro remakes are absolutely perfect to me — but a remake needs to have clear room to improve. From the gameplay I’ve seen of Ocarina of Time Remake, I’m certain that Nintendo hasn’t just cashed in on nostalgia but has thoughtfully adapted their OG masterpiece for the modern age.
And what speaks to the modern age more than erocosplay? It’s a lucky time in which we freely embrace women showcasing both their sexy bodies and their nerdy obsessions. Let’s check out the first set of fantastic Princess Zelda cosplays!
Right, Katie Simrell’s Tears of the Kingdom cosplay is truly regal!
Right, HimeeCosplay offers us a gorgeous Ocarina of Time cosplay!
Zelda Cosplay Across the (Oracle of) Ages
The Legend of Zelda series is a gaming mainstay and, for many gamers, their first introduction to the medium. Whether you first played on the NES, Wii, or Switch, Link and his timeless battle against evil have been a constant in gaming. Through the (admittedly confusing) series timeline, Link and Zelda have undergone multiple changes in both design and art style.
Like a Pokémon starter, everyone has a favorite incarnation of the titular Princess. Maybe the timelessness of the series is responsible for the idea of “modern” Zelda. After all, if Link and Zelda are destined to fight great evil across the ages, surely they’d be around in the modern era, too! Personally, I love the idea of a cozy modern gamer Zelda, loving her Switch — er, I mean, Sheikah slate!
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Right, want to be BakaChi’s Player Two on the sofa?
Right, Alessia Medina (FallCosplay) stages a beautiful modern Zelda cosplay!
Helly Valentine: The True Princess of Zelda Cosplay
Longtime readers of my cosplay columns know that I have some favorite cosplayers. It’s an unavoidable hazard of seeing literally hundreds of beautiful women every week for these posts. Many cosplayers achieve a holy trinity of sexiness, costume, and photography, and I can’t help but reward their hard work and gorgeous bodies.
Helly Valentine has cosplayed Zelda multiple times over the years, with different costumes and poses. Her voluptuous breasts and sensual expressions perfectly embody the once-and-future Princess of Hyrule. I just had to feature Helly Valentine’s Zelda cosplay post in their own section to highlight her incredible attention to detail and eroticism!
Right, Helly’s next Zelda cosplay is the embodiment of divinity and royalty!
Right, Helly tackles the Goth Zelda trend with a dark Princess we’d gladly serve!
Get Ring Fit With Zelda!
Along the lines of the “modern AU Zelda” idea, another popular cosplay has been “Ring Fit Zelda.” Nintendo’s exercise role-playing game used the Switch’s Joy-Cons to gamify workouts in the comfort of your living room. Personally, I burn more calories throwing a fit over a last-minute blue shell attack in Mario Kart. But I appreciate Nintendo’s commitment to improving our health.
Imagining Zelda toning her heavenly ass is a treat, and these cosplayers have nailed the brief! Just make sure you replenish your fluids after exercising alongside these cosplays!
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Right, join PeachMilky in Zelda’s quest for fitness. Pocky sticks are healthy, right?
Right, Voeza takes a break from exercise after getting hot and sweaty!
Why I Love The Legend of Zelda
Writing this post has been oddly moving for me. As you might imagine, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 is my favorite Zelda title. As a child, the open plains of Hyrule Field felt truly endless; the transition to nighttime and surviving undying hordes of Stalchildren was terrifying. Unlocking the adult portion of the game genuinely felt like I was growing up alongside Link himself.
With Ocarina of Time Remake, Nintendo can reintroduce its magnum opus to new audiences, tweaked to complement modern Zelda, and remind gamers where it all began. A single 1998 game had been the blueprint for nearly 30 years of 3D action-adventure games, inspiring many of my favorite titles, like Half-Life, Deus Ex, and Dark Souls.
Thank you for indulging me in this nostalgia-fueled post about Zelda cosplay and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Are you picking up the remake when it drops? Let us know in the comments, and as always, thanks for reading!
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