Origins of Nintendo’s video game characters can be quite interesting. Just a few days ago we learned how Ocarina of Time’s development team named Navi. Now one Nintendo Everything reader believes he has discovered where the name “Majora” comes from. I’ll let the explanation speak for itself!

After reading The Message of Majora’s Mask a while ago, I was finally able to understand what made me like this game so much. I played MM when it came out and absolutely loved its somber tone. One thing I always wondered, though, is where the name for Majora’s Mask came from. One day, it clicked.
I’d like to start by pointing out that there’s a lot of Brazilian influence on Nintendo games, which is something usually best seen in their music: many Mario songs, especially the main theme, have a distinct samba feel, and even Majora’s Mask itself has the New Wave Bossa Nova ocarina melody. I remember reading some interviews with Miyamoto and Koji Kondo in which they confirm how they like to take many aspects of the Brazilian culture as inspiration for their creations. Did you know Samus’ name is based on soccer player Pelé? (source)

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

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