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Ezlo,[3] also known as Cap Ezlo when transformed into a hat by Vaati,[3] is a character and Link's main companion in The Minish Cap.
Biography
The Minish Cap
Descriptions
The Minish Cap instruction booklet
Ezlo
A mysterious creature that Link meets during his adventure. He chatters away noisily at Link. He can be quite fussy, but he does seem to know what he’s talking about.
Ezlo and LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.
A young boy on a quest with Ezlo to restore the Four Sword.
With the sword's power, he hopes to remove the curse on Princess Zelda.
With the sword's power, he hopes to remove the curse on Princess Zelda.
Ezlo (Cap)
A strange creature that looks at first like a cap. He speaks roughly and treats LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name. like a child, but he actually really likes LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name..
Minish Ezlo
The Minish Ezlo, before he was cursed by Vaati. He is a famous Minish sage.
Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations.
Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations.
Link finds Ezlo in the Minish Woods being attacked by two Octoroks.[4] After Link saves him, Ezlo joins him on his quest to defeat Vaati and return the Picori Blade to its former power.[5]
Before meeting Link, Ezlo was a renowned Minish craftsman and sage who was working on the Mage's Cap, a Cap that would grant the wishes of its wearer. The Cap was intended as a gift for the Humans, but when he finished it, his apprentice Vaati (who was also a Minish at the time) stole it from his work desk and donned it, using its power to turn himself into a powerful sorcerer.[6] Ezlo attempted to stop Vaati, but was unsuccessful. Vaati used the power he had received from the Mage's Cap to place a Sorcerer's Curse on Ezlo, transforming him into a creature resembling a mix between a green hat and a bird.[7] Ezlo pursued Vaati into Hyrule through the Minish Door, leading to his meeting with Link.[8]
While in his cap form, Ezlo has the appearance of a green cap much like the one Link usually wears, albeit with a bird-like face, complete with a large yellow beak.
Ezlo gives Link advice and background information throughout their adventure, both spontaneously and on demand with use of the Select Button.[9] Ezlo has the ability to shrink Link to Minish size whenever he nears a Minish Portal,[10] and also serves as a parachute when Link jumps into Updrafts, similar to the Deku Leaf from The Wind Waker.[11]
After Link defeats Vaati in Dark Hyrule Castle, Ezlo is transformed back into his original form. He tells Princess Zelda to combine her power with the Mage's Cap in order to undo all the damage done by Vaati.[12] Before the Minish Door closes for another hundred years,[13] Ezlo gives Link a green hat similar to the form he took while under Vaati's Curse, remarking that it is the first time he has seen him wearing one and that it suits him.[14]
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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The Minish Cap (Himekawa)
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Spirit Information
Spirits
Rank★★ ADVANCED
Cost⬣
SkillToos & Meteor
Increases upward and downward launch power.
Increases upward and downward launch power.
Spirit Battles
Fighters
Conditions
- The enemy is giant
- Left and right controls will suddenly reverse after a little while
Trivia
- The Subscreens of The Minish Cap display a background pattern featuring Ezlo, whose appearance changes depending on Link's Life Energy. When it is full, Ezlo's beak is open and held high. After losing more than one Heart, Ezlo's beak is closed and held low. If Link has only one Heart remaining, Ezlo appears exhausted.
- Ezlo's face is only seen when he is talking or if the player wants advice; on occasions other than these, Link's hat model is the same as in Four Swords.
- Ezlo's cap form has similar properties to his sage form; namely, the swirl of hair on his head, and the appearance of his eyes. His staff also has a beak and the swirl of hair similar to his cap form.
- Ezlo is created by the director of The Minish Cap, Hidemaro Fujibayashi, to have a companion character who can verbally explain the current situation Link is in.[15]
- The designer's name is not disclosed. They are only described as being different from the person who worked on the image boards, and the bird-like design was his own idea.[16]
- Fujibayashi referenced シャポーじいShapō-jii (Grandpa-Chapeau) from ドロロンえん魔くん (Dororon Enma-kun), a sentient hat sitting on the titular character's head to watch over him as his attendant, to shape the concept of the companion into Ezlo.[17]
- Ezlo's spell he casts at the Minish Portals has the same ability as the Gnat Hat from Four Swords, which is a result of a reuse of the idea.[18]
Nomenclature
The name Ezlo is derived from his Japanese name, エゼロ (Ezero). It is named by Hidemaro Fujibayashi, who explains the name is "just an inspiration taken from something really dumb".[19]
| Language | Names | Meanings |
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Japanese |
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Dutch | Ezlo[21] | |
FrenchEUEuropean | Exelo[22] | |
German |
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Italian | ||
SpanishEUEuropean | Ezero[25] | |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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Artwork of Ezlo -
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Link and Ezlo -
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Link and Ezlo in an attack pose -
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Link and Ezlo blocking with the Shield -
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Ezlo pecking Link -
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Link and Ezlo examining a Map -
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Link getting lectured by Ezlo -
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Link and Ezlo coming to a halt -
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Ezlo -
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Ezlo in his Minish form -
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Ezlo on the Subscreen when Link is only missing one heart or less -
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Ezlo on the Subscreen when Link is missing more than one heart but has at least one heart left -
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Ezlo on the Subscreen when Link has less than one heart left -
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Link and Ezlo -
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The hat Ezlo gifts Link at his departure -
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Concept Art of Ezlo -
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Minish Ezlo
References
- ↑
Link used Ezlo, the Minish Cap, to travel between the Hyrulean world and the tiny world of the Minish hidden in its cracks and quiet corners.
(Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 268) - ↑
The Minish Ezlo, before he was cursed by Vaati. He is a famous Minish sage. Even among Minish inventors, he was renowned for his amazing creations.
— Figurine (The Minish Cap) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 270 (TMCThe Minish Cap)
- ↑
Helllllp!!! Help meeee!!! Ouch! Won't somebody stop them!? Ow! Ow! Help... Somebody! Can't anybody hear me?
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
You know, you and I have quite a lot in common. You see, I, too, am on a quest to break a curse of Vaati's. And you say that reforging the sacred blade can break his curse, eh? Well, then you have found yourself a companion, my boy! My name is Ezlo. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
I was once a famous sage and a renowned Minish craftsman. Vaati was only a boy when I took him on as my apprentice. But...he became enchanted by the wickedness in the hearts of men. One day, Vaati took a hat I made for the humans--my pride and joy. It granted the wishes of its wearer. He put it on without permission...
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Tell me, how does it feel, my sorcerer's curse?
— Vaati (The Minish Cap) - ↑
I came to the world of men hoping to stop Vaati, and I met you in the woods.
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Now, I suppose a boy like you still has much to learn about the world. If ever you need my insight, press SELECT. I'll be happy to help!
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Look at that. At first glance, it appears to be a mere stump, yes? No! That stump is a portal used by people long ago to adjust their size! With my help, you can use it to shrink down to Minish size.
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Hmn?! Hmmmmnnnn... Ah, of course! How silly of me! Hey, my boy! Jump into that whirlwind over there for me! Heh heh heh... I wonder, is this a great idea or a terrible one?
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
If one with a just heart wears this cap, things can be made right again. Princess Zelda! Let your wishes be made real!
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
The Minish Door opens but once every century, and soon, it must close. I must leave you both now and return to my homeland.
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
Heh... You know, I’ve never actually seen you wearing a cap until now! It suits you, little hero.
— Ezlo (The Minish Cap) - ↑
藤林 『ふしぎの木の実』を作っているとき、『時のオカリナ』のナビィのように、状況を説明できるキャラがいないことにすごく苦労していたんですね。だから次は冒険の相棒となるキャラを作ろうと、最初から決めていたんです。Fujibayashi: There was a difficulty when I worked on Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, which came from the lack of a character like Navi from Ocarina of Time, who can explain the situation Link is in. I already knew I must make a companion of the adventure for the new game when the development started.それとは別に、いろいろな仮面やぼうしをリンクがかぶるってアイデアを考えていたので、じゃあいっそのことぼうしにしゃべらせようと。普段はリンクのかぶっているぼうしなんだけど、何かしゃべるときだけ口が開くような。Aside from it, I had an idea that let Link wear masks or hats, and a talking hat came to my mind. It acts as Link's hat but opens its mouth when it speaks something.(Translation: BluishBlue)
(Nintendo Dream vol. 124 no. December 6, 2004, Mainichi Communications Inc., November 6, 2004, pg. 95) - ↑
藤林 世界観のイメージボードを描いてくれたのとは、また別のデザイナーがいるんです。エゼロやピッコルたちは彼がデザインしました。僕がしゃべるぼうしのことを説明したら、さんざん悩んでトリのデザインを考えてくれたんです。Fujibayashi: There's a designer who designed Ezlo and Minishes and is different from the one who did the image boards for the aesthetic. After I explained to him the concept of a talking hat, he had a hard time and came up with the design that resembles a bird.(Translation: BluishBlue)
(Nintendo Dream vol. 124 no. December 6, 2004, Mainichi Communications Inc., November 6, 2004, pg. 95) - ↑
しゃべるぼうしを考えたとき、藤林さんの頭の中には『ドロロンえん魔くん』のシャッポじい[sic]のイメージがあったそうだ。知らない人は、お父さんに聞こう。When Fujibayashi came up with a sentient hat, he had Shapō-jii from Dororon Enma-kun in his mind. Ask your dad if you don't get what he's talking about.(Translation: BluishBlue)
(Nintendo Dream vol. 124 no. December 6, 2004, Mainichi Communications Inc., November 6, 2004, pg. 95) - ↑
―― 『４つの剣』で登場した小人のぼうしは、藤林さんのお気に入りアイテムだったんですか？[Interviewer: Was the Gnat Hat from Four Swords your favorite item?]
(Nintendo Dream vol. 124 no. December 6, 2004, Mainichi Communications Inc., November 6, 2004, pg. 95)
藤林 そういうわけではないんです。もともとあのアイテムは、宮本さんが宝箱の中に入ってみたいとか、いろいろいたずらしてみたいって話されていて、じゃあリンクが小さくなるアイテムがあればどうなんだろうと考え生まれたものなんです。実際に２ドットくらいのリンクにしてみて遊んでみたらおもしろかったので、また機会があればこれを使ってみたいとは考えていたんです。そのことが、世界観づくりで「大きい・小さい」を思いついたときに重なったというわけです。Fujibayashi: No, the item [Gnat Hat] originally came from the things Miyamoto told me, like he wanted to get inside of a treasure chest or make mischief, which inspired me to make an item that shrinks Link [to explore Miyamoto's idea.] It was fun to play with 2-pixel Link when we tested, so I was looking forward to using it again if there's an opportunity, and it affected shaping the world building centered on "being big or small."(Translation: BluishBlue) - ↑
藤林 [...] 名前の由来は、ここではとても言えないようなホントにしょうもないことからの連想で…。[...]Fujibayashi: [...] The name took inspiration from a really dumb thing I can't dare to tell you here... [...](Translation: BluishBlue)
(Nintendo Dream vol. 124 no. December 6, 2004, Mainichi Communications Inc., November 6, 2004, pg. 95) - ↑ 20.0 20.1 Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 268
- ↑ The Minish Cap manual, pg. 65
- ↑ The Minish Cap manual, pg. 45
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 270
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 270
- ↑ Enciclopedia, Norma Editorial, pg. 270