Today we take a look at how Japanese pop culture, specifically The Legend of Zelda, has influenced cryptid and online horror in the 21st century. From the Pokémania to the Flatwoods Monster, from the Edo Period to the great acceleration, we see what ties Zelda to the creepier side of storytelling that has existed for thousands of years.
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0:00 - Intro
3:20 - Why is Zelda SO CREEPY?
11:40 - Japan's History with the Supernatural
18:54 - Zelda's MASSIVE Impact Online