30 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend Of Zelda

6. Link's Swordplay Is Inspired By 'Chanbara Sword Fighting'

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Link doesn't look like a samurai, but that's what his combat style is based upon.

Just uh, ignore that shield though, it doesn't exactly fit with the traditional image.

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