Zelda no Densetsu: Majora no Kamen

It was decent. Not excellent, not terrible. Just decent.

The issue arises when you realize that the entire narrative of Majora's Mask is condensed into a single volume. To put it simply, fitting the story of Majora's Mask into one volume is impossible. Majora's Mask carries more underlying themes than any other Zelda game, making it challenging to do the game justice. While it can be achieved, it certainly cannot be done within just one volume.

This limitation represents the manga's sole drawback, causing many of the game's subplots to suffer as a result.

If you are a fan of Zelda, you will likely find enjoyment in it. Just don't approach it with overly high expectations.

I genuinely didn't enjoy the manga that much. It was just about decent enough to keep me from giving up entirely, but it wasn't anything special. The storyline definitely felt lacking. Having played through the game several times, I still found myself getting confused while reading it. Moreover, the pacing was too fast; the characters were barely developed, and everything felt rushed. I did appreciate the Kafei and Anju part, but even that wasn't particularly outstanding. Overall, I suppose it's worth a read if you're determined to go through all the Zelda manga or if you're an ardent Zelda fan ready for some disappointment. If you're searching for something truly great, though, I wouldn't recommend this.

This manga adaptation of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is a simplified and unexciting retelling of the events from the video game. The story is significantly condensed and, in many aspects, sanitized. Link travels from one location to another, introducing characters who are then quickly discarded within the same chapter. The time spent freeing the giants feels excessively rushed, despite being a central goal of the narrative. Twinmold's portrayal is particularly disappointing, barely getting two pages and no dedicated chapter, which contrasts oddly with the attention given to the other giants. The ending was decent but not exceptional; it felt somewhat earned but not overwhelmingly impactful. Rating: 3/10.

The characters are thoroughly underwhelming. Tatl was the most enjoyable character, which isn't a positive sign since she's meant to be irritating. The Happy Mask Salesman was delightfully eerie, and I liked Link. Anju and Kafei were sweet together, though their subplot was stretched too thin. Most other characters were either rushed or superficially handled. Skull Kid had potential but his presentation fell flat, perhaps due to his absence during much of the story. The middle section suffers the most as characters introduced in various locations lack the depth they have in the game. They come across as mere plot devices, missing the nuanced storytelling of the original. Rating: 4/10.

The artwork is well-executed. Characters have a cutesy style that works nicely, though it could have been more powerful if paired with the darker tones of the game. Visually, everything looks appropriate, but some panels are overly cluttered, making complex actions difficult to follow. Rating: 7/10.

Overall, this manga isn't terrible. If you can't access the video game but have the manga, you'll get a basic sense of the story. It’s a child-friendly version of Majora's Mask, but its dense panels might confuse young readers. Fans of the game will likely be disappointed, so this is best suited for those with a casual interest in The Legend of Zelda. You can easily pick it up, put it down, and move on. Rating: 6/10.

This manga is fantastic!

As an adaptation of the video game, the violence has been significantly reduced, making it an ideal starting manga for young children.

The artwork is incredibly adorable and suits the story well. I particularly enjoy how Link actually speaks instead of being mute. Majora's Mask is my favorite Zelda game, and I love having this manga to relive the story when I can't play the game.

After reading this, I was eager to purchase the box set.

If you're a huge Zelda fan, especially if Majora's Mask is your favorite, I cannot recommend this manga enough; it's a must-read.

I'll give it an 8/10. Honestly, for a manga adapted from a 16-year-old video game, it's impressively good. It’s far from being just another throwaway project. The storyline had to undergo some modifications to fit the plot better, but that doesn’t bother me much. In my view, the artwork is spectacular and does a fantastic job of capturing the characters' personalities. Owning this feels pretty special; who knows, it might even turn into a collector's item one day (fingers crossed, haha).

Don't set your expectations too high, but if you're a fan of the series, I can confidently say you'll likely enjoy it at least a little bit. Trust me on this.

When I was reading it, I found myself quite frustrated by how different it was from the game, though it's still an okay manga. The pacing is very rushed; it doesn't delve into any of the temples or significant locations. There's no Pirate's Fortress, no Pinnacle Rock, and absolutely nothing about Ikana and Stone Tower, which happens to be my favorite part of the entire game, aside from a single page showing Link defeating Twinmold. Even the placement of the bosses feels off.

It's evident that this manga should ideally be twice as long to do justice to the story. It's fine if you're already familiar with the game in its entirety and are curious to see a different perspective on it. However, for anyone else, it just isn't worth the read.