Ganon's Mysterious Origins (Revisited)

The article explores the mysterious origins of Ganon's name from the Legend of Zelda series, presenting a theory that the character may have been inspired by Ganikomoru, a villain from the Kamen Rider series who wore a distinctive belt buckle design. The author suggests this connection is supported by linguistic and visual similarities, and notes that the Gerudo race may have roots tracing back through various enemy designs across Zelda games, potentially influenced by Kamen Rider's Geldam villain group. The piece highlights how thorough research into video game history can uncover surprising cross-media influences that shaped iconic characters.