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See '''[[Sheik (SSBM)]]''' and '''[[Sheik (SSBB)]]''' for fighter info. | See '''[[Sheik (SSBM)]]''' and '''[[Sheik (SSBB)]]''' for fighter info. | ||
==Character | ==Character description== | ||
Sheik is a character in Ocarina of Time, and is | Sheik is a character in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', and is the alter-ego of [[Princess Zelda]]. In the game, Zelda disguises herself as a Sheikah. With her voice muffled and face concealed, as well as wearing a form-fitting blue suit with the red Sheikah eye in the center, she is virtually unrecognizable. | ||
Sheik plays the harp and teaches Link new songs to help him on his quest. When Link arrives at the Temple of Time near the end of the game, Sheik uses the Triforce of Wisdom and reverts to Zelda. It is claimed by the character's trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee that she uses her magical skills to change her skin tone, hair length, eye color, and clothing. In addition, when hurt, Sheik is voiced by a female voice actor in both Ocarina of Time and Super Smash Bros. | Sheik plays the harp and teaches [[Link]] new songs to help him on his quest. When Link arrives at the Temple of Time near the end of the game, Sheik uses the Triforce of Wisdom and reverts to Zelda. It is claimed by the character's trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' that she uses her magical skills to change her skin tone, hair length, eye color, and clothing. In addition, when hurt, Sheik is voiced by a female voice actor in both ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Melee''. | ||
===Gender dispute== | |||
A popular topic in both the ''Legend of Zelda'' and ''Super Smash Bros.'' fan communities is the gender of Sheik. Though logic would dictate that Sheik is a female as she is merely a disguise of Zelda, many have suggested that her masculine qualities are due to a gender change Zelda undergoes while transforming into Sheik, explaining the sex alteration as an effect of magic. | |||
The issue originates from ''Ocarina of Time''; in the game, Link encounters Princess Ruto in the Water Temple. She asks Link to thank Sheik for saving her, referring to Sheik as "him". In addition, the non-canon manga for ''Ocarina of Time'' suggests that Zelda uses the Triforce of Wisdom to actually become male while disguised as Sheik. Zelda herself apologizes for "meeting Link in disguise," though this could indicate both a magical transformation or a simple costume. | |||
While Sheik's gender in the ''Legend of Zelda'' franchise remains under debate, Sheik is considered a female in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series: Masahiro Sakurai refers to Sheik as female in her update on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] website. Nevertheless, many have continued the gender debate, though usually satirically so as to emphasize just how insignificant the issue is. | |||
==''In Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | ==''In Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | ||