10 truly bizarre yet memorable characters from Majora’s Mask

Each Legend of Zelda game in the franchise has its fair share of interesting and unique characters, ones that leave a lasting impression on the player. Every character stands out in their own way, though some tend to stick out more than others. It’s no surprise that Majora’s Mask, being one of the darker entries in the series, features some of the more bizarre characters that fans still remember and talk about to this day. The game on its own was already a timeless classic to begin with, but the characters just add to the strange, unforgettable experience that is Majora’s Mask.

10. Sakon

While it may seem peaceful to take a stroll in Clock Town at night, one must watch for those who lurk in the shadows. Sakon the thief seizes this opportunity to steal goods from the poor Old Lady from the Bomb Shop. Luckily, Link is nearby to help retrieve the stolen Bomb Bag.

In an effort to retrieve the Bomb Bag, the player can actually kill Sakon with an Arrow or Hookshot. It’s quite shocking to witness him being blown the smithereens the first time around, making Sakon the only NPC who can be killed. The thief himself can also be found happily running around in circles in Ikana Canyon where his hideout is located, waiting to ambush another unsuspecting person. The prancing, grinning man is a strange one indeed.

9. Professor

The Professor, also known as Dr. Mizuumi in the Majora’s Mask manga, works as the marine scientist at the Marine Research Lab. His research is dedicated to the preservation of marine life in the Great Bay area. Due to the abnormal temperature patterns causing an increase in sea temperature, the Professor helps raise Zora eggs in a specially-made aquarium to ensure their safety.

His appearance is strange, but he seems genuine nonetheless, and the Zora’s seem to appreciate his help in saving their population. The Professor also raises fish in the lab and feeds them to other fish due to the ocean shortage. This fact does not sit well with other Zoras, such as Toto, who finds the Professor’s practices questionable.

8. Guru-Guru

Guru-Guru is a musician in the Gormon Troupe. Similar to his appearance in Ocarina of Time, he is rarely seen without his iconic phonograph. Guru-Guru, donning that giddy smile of his, enjoys playing the same tune over and over again, much to the dismay of his roommates. Link finds a lonely Guru-Guru at night in the Laundry Pool area of Clock Town. It is here that Guru-Guru informs Link that he was kicked out of his room at the Inn for practicing too loud.

He then goes on a short rant about how he became jealous of the leader of his old animal troupe, who is actually a dog. His usually happy demeanor becomes one of pure anger and rage, which contradicts his happy and easy-going nature. Guru-Guru ends up stealing the dog’s Bremen’s Mask and gives it to Link as a gift of appreciation for listing to his story, easing his guilt.

7. Grog

Grog is the proud owner of the Cucco Shack in Romani Ranch. Despite his odd, intimidating appearance, Grog is actually a decent fellow with a big heart. In fact, his favorite pastime is watching over and raising his little Cucco chicks. While the destruction of Termina is imminent, he becomes increasingly depressed and full of regrets knowing that he will never see his beloved chicks grow into roosters.

Using the Breman Mask, Link parades around the Cucco Shack to round up the chicks. After a while, they will start to transform into full-fledged roosters. As a token of gratitude and appreciation, Grog rewards Link with the Bunny Hood. It’s heartwarming to see Grog surrounded by his Cuccos, as he deserves nothing but happiness.

6. Gabora

In the Snowhead region, the Mountain Village is home to the Mountain Smithy operated by the local blacksmiths, Gabora and Zubora. The duo is quite an interesting pair. On one hand, you have the lackadaisical Zubora, who is essentially the boss of the two. On the other hand is Zurbora’s assistant, the hulking Gabora, who does most, if not all, of the actual forging.

Gabora communicates mostly through grunts, leaving Zubora to be the primary source of communication for their customers. It seems that Zubora is the only one who can understand him. Sadly, Gabora is often subjected to Zubora’s insults, with his intelligence often being compared to one of a “Deku Stick.” Gabora’s appearance is certainly perplexing, as he definitely stands out from most other NPCs. Just who or what is Gabora, exactly? These important questions still plague the minds of fans to this day.

5. Postman

The Postman is in charge of delivering mail to the residents of Clock Town each and every day. He is super dedicated to his job and will not pause for anyone, as it will severely disrupt his schedule. The man is on a mission and can’t be stopped! The Postman spends much of his free time doing “mental training” to prepare for his delivery schedule, including counting in his head.

Even with the imminent destruction of Clock Town on the Final Day, he refuses to flee, as delivering mail is still the highest priority. Once he delivers the final piece of priority mail to Madame Aroma, she orders him to flee, which he finally does, but not before handing the Postman’s Hat to Link. He truly remains committed to his job until the very end.

4. ???

The Stock Pot Inn is a quaint and comfortable “rent-a-room” facility in Clock Town run by Anju and her mother. Upon first inspection, the place seems normal, but there are many things in Majora’s Mask that are far from normal. Strange occurrences start to happen in the Inn at night time. If Link visits the bathroom on the first floor between midnight and 6 a.m., a hand will emerge from the toilet in search of paper.

If Link chooses to hand over a Title Deed to the desperate hand, it will thank Link and reward him with a Piece of Heart that just happened to have been … in the toilet. According to Shigeru Miyamoto, the hand in a toilet is a reference to a Japanese ghost story, where a hand would grab the person sitting on the toilet. How terrifying, but at least this hand seemed friendly, as Link was left unscathed.

3. Kamaro

Upon traversing around the Snowhead area between midnight and 4 a.m. on the First or Second Day, Link can hear an eerie tune echoing throughout the night. On top of one of the mushroom-like trees, a strange man named Kamaro performs an elegant dance, wearing next to nothing except for a loincloth. Link talks to Kamaro, who informs him that he is a soul full of regrets, unable to pass on his dance to the world before his untimely demise.

Link plays the “Song of Healing” to aid Komaro’s soul in passing over to the other side, but not before making a final request to Link to spread his dance to the world. In return, Link receives the Komaro’s Mask filled with Komaro’s musical talent, which can be used to teach the Rosa Sisters a new dance for a Piece of Heart. Who knew Link could be such a graceful dancer?

2. Happy Mask Salesman

The Happy Mask Salesman plays a small role in Ocarina of Time, but later becomes a much more important character in Majora’s Mask. After Link is transformed into a Deku Scrub by Skull Kid, he meets the Salesman, who offers to revert Link back to his Hylian form in exchange for giving Majora’s Mask back to him. He appears to have knowledge of a magical song, one that “heals evil magic and troubled spirits, turning them into masks.” Where and how did he learn this?

Similar to Guru-Guru, the Salesman can suddenly become visibly distressed, making it quite a scary sight, especially when it comes to one of his previous masks being stolen. It also becomes apparent that he has been following Link for quite some time. The reason for this is unknown, but it is certainly weird and creepy. There are many questions and theories surrounding the Happy Mask Salesman, such as who or what he is, making him an enigma.

1. Tingle

Majora’s Mask is full of odd yet interesting NPCs, but one character, in particular, takes the cake, as he is the epitome of weird: Tingle. Link first spots him in North Clock Town, where Tingle is floating in the air, hanging from a red balloon. His signature green-clad jumpsuit, along with his ostentatious behavior, makes him stand out from the rest of the crowd. His job is to sell maps to help out his father, who serves as the Swamp Tourist Center Guide.

Upon seeing Link for the first time, Tingle becomes ecstatic, as he thinks Link is a forest fairy. Tingle firmly believes that he is the reincarnation of a forest fairy, and doesn’t understand why his father wants him to grow up and act his age at 35 years old. It’s interesting to note that Tingle is the opposite of Link — whereas he is an adult but a child at heart, Link is a child with the maturity of an adult.