Make Your Own Zelda Flipnote Winners Announcement

Thank you very much for so many wonderful Zelda Flipnote submissions.

The Make Your Own Zelda Flipnote contest was held from August 8th to September 9th, 2011, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. The contest jury has now selected the winners from each region.

Winners from Europe and Oceania
Winners from Japan
Winners from North America

HyperMARIO

The lines are strong, and it moves with a feeling of derring-do. The whole thing just feels good. Plus, I loved the bonus cut to the cake.

--Miyamoto

Laëtitia

So the size change went the other way? At any rate, I thought the artist's point of view was a really interesting one.

--Miyamoto

Cheval

With this much drama and action, you needed lots of sound effects, right? The scenes in the dark, Link's facial expressions, etc., all show a really high level of polish for an animated short.

--Aonuma

©ristin@

Depicting Link thinking back sentimentally on all the old games was very effective. The last part with Link and Zelda together gave me a warm smile.

--Koizumi

rusken

The lines are so lively and the cuts so strong for an animated short - this is done very well. I'd love to see you take this as a draft and polish it even further.

--Aonuma

Glen-i

It's wonderful how this short shows how a surreal occurrence, like a pair of boots floating in the air, is no big deal in a game world.

--Tezuka

Chrille

These macho - yet innocent - versions of Link and Zelda are great! I'd like to try playing a Zelda game with these characters. Thank you!

--Koizumi

[AR]

With the backgrounds drawn like engravings, you've managed to evoke a unique feel to the world. Was this style inspired by a European landscape?

--Miyamoto

PumpkinG

The lines, the scene shifts, everything leads me to admire the high quality of this short. Plus, I was happy to see Tingle make an appearance as the punch line.

--Tezuka

Quintin98

This felt like reading a cute picture book! If only there had been sweeter, more fitting background music for you to use... Still, the use of items and the story were both fun.

--Aonuma

FanFan

Drawing a fight with Ganon in a "realistic" style, then ending it on a funny note pulled me right in. I wish I had some Triforce underpants.

--Koizumi

Jimmy

Your art style is so unique! Once someone sees this short, they might never forget it. I had to watch it over and over.

--Tezuka

Ginko-Mogh

You did a wonderful job of portraying characters from each generation - and in great detail, too. I was surprised to see characters from Skyward Sword make an appearance!

--Aonuma

Giulia❤

Having such an energetic Link appear in Flipnote form makes me really excited! I hope you'll look forward to playing Skyward Sword.

--Miyamoto

zeldi

I can tell you're someone who is really good at drawing. With all the old Links appearing, it really feels like a 25th anniversary celebration. A great short!

--Tezuka

Salvage Arm

Quite dynamic! Your ability to seamlessly combine all the different generations of Zelda made me think you might be a professional artist. As for the final punch line, wasn't there something like this where everyone was dumbstruck in the real game?

--Koizumi

teru

Your short had not just a very cute Link, but everything was tied together well too. Even the movement and sound were just right. Amazing!

--Tezuka

Y Dash

Though short, this one makes a statement. Your Flipnote know-how shows through, and your colourful representation of the world of Four Swords, with the purple, blue, and red is done well. Your Zelda is a cutie!

--Koizumi

Taneizumi

I didn't know this colour palette existed in Flipnote! The pictures all have a handmade feel, and I felt like I was leafing through a quality picture book. I bet there is no one who watches this who doesn't have their heart warm up at least a little.

--Tezuka

Tankurooi

I felt invigorated after watching all the dynamic movement in this short. If Link were this powerful, he wouldn't have any need for weapons and items!

--Tezuka

Shinkotin Hikari

You really picked out an interesting theme. The nostalgic aspects and seeing Link trying to avoid the red heart gave me a good laugh.

--Miyamoto

Ao Yuuki

The way you constructed and showed the content is uncommonly excellent! The quality of the art is also superb, so I think you must draw a lot. It surprised me to learn that this was your first contribution. I hope you'll make more!

--Tezuka

A-S

Are you a professional? The structure of the story was excellent, and the punch line at the end had me laughing. Could you be a fan of Tingle's?

--Aonuma

Michi

Your ideas, technique, and understanding of Flipnote's capabilities are all outstanding. I really take my hat off to you! We could even dub you a "Flipnote Artist".

--Miyamoto

tiko

This short is what Flipnote is all about: a quick-moving, advanced form of manga. I think your art showed a good understanding of the game, too.

--Miyamoto

Ruemiza＝Kosugi

Hahahaha! "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" using the Flipnote functionality! And your instructions are well done, too. It's too bad I couldn't download your short and try it out...

--Koizumi

✜Kengo✜

You've got a unique touch. The art is terrific, and the punch line with the takoyaki worked well. It made me hungry for some takoyaki, actually.

--Aonuma

Editor's note: Takoyaki is a type of Japanese dumpling.

miso

There were other submissions that went through the different generations of characters, but your ideas for scene wipes were very special! Your Links were all full of life as well.

--Aonuma

QAUCH

Thank you for being so true to the old art style. Putting in the new hardware was nice and the sound effects were just right.

--Miyamoto

M.W

Having the two types of Link competing is a fun idea! It was nice to see the more childish Link cast as a bit of a mischief-maker.

--Aonuma

jordan

This had a nice simplicity, like a real flip-book comic. The way each piece cast off all limits and rules entranced me.

--Tezuka

Daze

I can tell you put a lot of time and care into creating this short. I like the way Morths just make a casual appearance. The story and ideas are top notch.

--Tezuka

cosmasque

A pixellated world merged with a realistic one... What a magnificent Flipnote! Quite a unique depiction of Link, too.

--Miyamoto

A L E E St

Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time were all seamlessly integrated. The colouring also was interesting, and the short stuck with me.

--Aonuma

Darkhart

A final battle with Ganondorf! Combining the rough and the well-polished images into an exciting battle was great. However, it leaves the viewer wanting more - I have to know how it turns out!

--Koizumi

✉Josh✉

Such a distinctive feel to the world! The scenes shifted in an effective way, and the behaviour of the characters was very well done.

--Tezuka

Jakob

Your style has a lot of personality, and it made me happy to see Toon Link. The story was nice and compact, while everything was crisp and neat.

--Miyamoto

Pickles❤

I was surprised at the details, like the boots and the precise movement of the hand holding the sword. I wish I understood English better so I could get the joke on the Postman's note.

--Aonuma

Vokyous

One of the most significant creatures in the Zelda series is the Cucco. It was very exciting to see how you used them and the importance you gave them.

--Miyamoto

SmashX5000

You gave a distinct flair to the characters, and the flow of the different adventures was excellent. I enjoyed the tempo of the piece as well.

--Koizumi

Retro

Was it Zelda who hid the bomb under the hat? I like the dramatic feel of the short.

--Aonuma

Thomas

I liked the movement of Link and your touch as you drew him. If you know the game, I think you'd enjoy this Flipnote.

--Miyamoto

moleski

Your take on the character design left a very good impression on me. Zelda is always waiting, and the atmosphere you created around her was nice. Having Link, Zelda, and Ganon as friends is something that could only occur on a special occasion, and it was very original!

--Koizumi

InkWolf

Your style is so good that I was fascinated with this Flipnote. The differences in the tones of the background and the main cells were very effective. Having Tingle appear at the end was a nice touch.

--Tezuka

Skye

You really breathed life into these characters from Spirit Tracks. I loved the punchline with Ferrus, too.

--Aonuma
The Contest Jury of Zelda Creators

Winners were chosen by the following four creators who have been deeply involved with the development of The Legend of Zelda series for many years:

Shigeru Miyamoto
(Senior Managing Director and General Manager, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division). Involved in all games in the series since the very first title, The Legend of Zelda

Eiji Aonuma
(EAD Software Development Department, Entertainment Analysis & Development Division).
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Takashi Tezuka
(General Manager of EAD Software Development Department, Entertainment Analysis & Development Division). The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Yoshiaki Koizumi
(EAD Tokyo Software Development Department, Entertainment Analysis & Development Division).
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask




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