The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a timeless classic, and now a whole new generation of gamers can experience this epic tale on the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to the recent remake. This updated version adds a few modern bells and whistles to Ocarina of Time, including the voice acting that was introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Starting from that game, standard NPC conversations were still text-only, but major cutscenes featured fully spoken dialogue.
The full English voice cast for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was revealed just a few days before the game’s official release, and contains a mix of industry veterans and relative newcomers, with Patrick Seitz (Scorpion in the Mortal Kombat series, President Tanaka in Persona 3 Reloaded) serving as the English Voice Director. Some of these talented voice actors have even appeared in previous Zelda games, along with many other famous video games and media. They all help bring the rich world of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to life like never before, giving voices to characters who had previously spoken only in text in the 1998 original.
Table of Contents
- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time English Voice Cast Revealed
- Lisa Reimold as Navi
- Erica Mendez as Zelda/Sheik
- Matt Mercer as Ganondorf
- Richard Epcar as The Great Deku Tree
- Suzie Yeung as Saria
- Frank Todaro as Kaepora Gaebora/Rauru
- Laura Post as Impa
- Josh Petersdorf as Darunia
- Anne Yatco as Ruto
- Deva Marie Gregory as Deku Tree Sprout
- Cristina Vee as Nabooru
- Reba Buhr as Koume/Kotake/Twinrova
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time English Voice Cast Revealed
Lisa Reimold as Navi
Hey! Listen! Navi is the infamous fairy guide for Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, providing him (and the player) with useful tips about how to perform various tasks and where to go next on his journey. She even serves as the lock-on reticle for the game’s Z-targeting system. Unfortunately, her constant cries for Link’s attention grated on players back in 1998, with her catchphrase of “Hey! Listen!” going on to become shorthand for annoying helper characters.
Players will thus hear Navi’s voice the most while playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and this incarnation will be provided by Lisa Reimold – known among gamers as the voice of Framme in Fire Emblem Engage and Kali in Pokémon Masters. Anime fans might recognize her better as Aira Shiratori in DanDaDan, Shikabane in Aggretsuko, and Falin Touden in Delicious in Dungeon. Yes, she’s the girl who turns into a Chimera monster and kills a bunch of people. Better listen to her…
Erica Mendez as Zelda/Sheik
Princess Zelda is without a doubt one of the most important characters in The Legend of Zelda – I mean, the series is named after her – and the Ocarina of Time version stands as one of her most famous incarnations. The heir to the throne of Hyrule and bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda is forced to flee her castle home after the evil Ganondorf stages his coup against her father and eventually seeks out Link’s help in saving the kingdom. There is also the warrior Sheik, who may or may not have some sort of connection to the princess…
Zelda was voiced by Patricia Summersett in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but for the Ocarina of Time remake, veteran voice actress Erica Mendez is taking the crown. Her gaming credentials include Mio Amakura in this year’s Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, Carinda and Isla in Octopath Traveler 0, and even Pac-Man in 2013’s Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. She’s also previously voiced the Great Fairy Terra in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and now she’s returning to The Legend of Zelda as the titular princess herself. Not too shabby.
She’s also voicing Sheik for reasons I don’t want to spoil for anyone who didn’t play the original Ocarina of Time. Or Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Matt Mercer as Ganondorf
Opposing Zelda and Link once more is the evil Gerudo king Ganondorf, who wields the Triforce of Power and wishes to take both the other two Triforce pieces and the kingdom of Hyrule in his grasp. Ocarina of Time is actually the first full appearance of Ganondorf; before then, he was known simply as Ganon and took the appearance of an evil pig monster. No matter the name or the form, he serves as the final boss in many Zelda entries, with Link usually being the one destined to bring him down and restore peace to the land with the help of the legendary Master Sword.
Ganondorf first spoke in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where he was voiced by industry vet Matt Mercer. Mercer’s name goes far beyond the world of voice acting, as he is most famously known as the Dungeon Master for Critical Role. His gaming roles are just as vast, including Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6, Cole Cassidy in Overwatch, Yusuke in Persona 5, Espio the Chameleon in the Sonic the Hedgehog series from 2016 onward, and Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – a role he will reprise in next year’s Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
Richard Epcar as The Great Deku Tree
Guarding the Kokiri and their forest is the Great Deku Tree, an ancient living tree that serves as a guide to Link in the early parts of Ocarina of Time. It is the Great Deku Tree, who sends Navi to Link and reveals to him that Ganondorf is out to take the Triforce for himself and rule Hyrule. In fact, the very first dungeon of the game is within the Great Deku Tree itself, as Link has to venture inside and slay the monster Queen Gohma.
A wise old tree needs an aged, rumbling voice, and in Ocarina of Time Richard Epcar is stepping in to provide exactly that. Yet another big name in the world of gaming and anime, Epcar is known for voicing the thunder god Raiden in Mortal Kombat, The Joker in various DC projects (such as Injustice), and Ansem in Kingdom Hearts, among many other memorable characters. To me, though, he will always be Myotismon in the first season of Digimon and the older Joseph Joestar in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Suzie Yeung as Saria
Saria is literally the first character Link sees after leaving his house to embark on his adventure in Ocarina of Time, and this speaks volumes to her importance to the game’s story. She grew up with Link in the Kokiri village, and remains a major supporting figure for him even after he disappears for seven years. Saria is the one who gives Link his Ocarina, and he can learn her song to communicate with her from anywhere or cheer up others.
Voicing Saria in Ocarina of Time is Suzie Yeung, who most recently played the spunky Yuffie Kisaragi in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. Some of her other video game roles include Hope in Fortnite, Eula Lawrence and Vodyanitsa in Genshin Impact, Lunamon in Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Invisible Woman in Marvel Rivals, and Fuuka Yamagishi in Persona 3 Reload. Her non-gaming credentials include Makima in Chainsaw Man, Rin Sawaki in DanDaDan, and the female version of Ranma in the 2024 Ranma ½ anime.
Frank Todaro as Kaepora Gaebora/Rauru
Owls are universally a symbol of wisdom, and Kaepora Gaebora certainly fits that bill. Link first encounters this avian ally right after leaving Kokiri Forest for the first time, and he quickly offers to be a guide to the young hero as he sets off toward Hyrule Castle. From there, Kaepora often appears to give Link (and the player) useful tips and can even teleport him to certain areas, but there may yet be more to him than meets the eye…
Giving Kaepora Gaebora his scholarly tone is Frank Todaro, who has already made an impact on the gaming world as the voice of Mugman in The Cuphead Show and the kindly mayor Cornelius Stiliton in Mouse: P.I. for Hire. A few of his other gaming appearances include Fire Emblem Engage, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (where he also voiced a wise mentor in Bugenhagen), and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (as Professor Pac-Man, sensing a pattern here), and anime fans can spot him in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II and various Transformers shows as Starscream.
Laura Post as Impa
Impa has taken many forms across the Legend of Zelda series, from an elderly nursemaid in the original game to the head of Kakariko Village in Breath of the Wild. In Ocarina of Time, she is Zelda’s loyal bodyguard who helps her escape Hyrule Castle during Ganondorf’s attack and trains “Sheik” in the ways of the ninja-like Sheikah clan. She would go on to help Link as the Sage of Shadow, playing her part in ensuring Zelda’s continued safety and the protection of her people.
Laura Post has a long list of video game roles to her name, such as Kasumi Yoshizawa in Persona 5 Royal, Yunaka in Fire Emblem Shadows (as well as Catherine in Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Heroes), Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals, and Primrose in Octopath Traveler. While she has plenty of range, she mainly trades in tough characters with deep, imposing voices – which makes her a natural fit for a seasoned guardian like Impa.
Josh Petersdorf as Darunia
The Goron are a staple of the Legend of Zelda franchise, and Darunia leads these proud rock people from their village in Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time. When Link first meets him, Darunia has locked himself in his private chambers to protect the Goron’s Ruby – which is one of the three Spiritual Stones Link needs to save Hyrule. After Link proves himself with a song from his Ocarina and a quick monster-busting quest, Darunia becomes a steadfast ally – even naming his own son after the legendary hero.
The voice of Darunia needs to command the entire Goron race, and Josh Petersdorf is the one to do just that in Ocarina of Time. Gamers will most likely recognize him as the voice of Roadhog in Overwatch, and he has also had roles in League of Legends, SMITE, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Monster Hunter Wilds. Outside of video games, he voiced the pig-like boss Ton in the Aggretsuko anime – another stubby authority figure who seems gruff at first, but is ultimately a good guy once you get to know him.
Anne Yatco as Ruto
The fish-like Zora are another well-known species in The Legend of Zelda, with the young Princess Ruto serving as their primary representative in Ocarina of Time. Link first meets her while trying to retrieve the Zora’s Sapphire from the belly of the great Zora deity Lord Jabu-Jabu, and while she is initially hostile toward him, she eventually develops a one-sided crush on the brave Hylian hero and even gives him the Spiritual Stone as an engagement gift – unbeknownst to him, of course.
Anne Yatco brings Princess Ruto to life in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, having previously voiced characters like Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact and Chie Satonaka in Persona 4 Revival. She’s also worked on titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and NEO: The World Ends With You. Her non-gaming performances run the gamut of anime, theater, and Western animation, and include roles like Nobara Kugisaki in Jujutsu Kaisen, Rokume in Beastars, Izzy in the 2020 Digimon Adventure reboot, and Sabine Dupain-Cheng in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Deva Marie Gregory as Deku Tree Sprout
The Great Deku Tree passes away early on in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but when an adult Link returns to the Kokiri Forest seven years later, a sprout has grown in his place. This younger Deku Tree provides Link with some crucial backstory and informs him of his destiny as the one who will save Hyrule.
Deva Marie Gregory is one of the newer voice actors in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but she already has an impressive rap sheet of anime and gaming appearances under her belt. In addition to bit roles in titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Street Fighter 6, she’s voiced Flayn in a few of the more recent Fire Emblem games, Sophie in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Hana in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. She even appeared in an episode of this year’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II.
Cristina Vee as Nabooru
Next up in our cast of characters is Nabooru, a Gerudo warrior and Ganondorf’s second-in-command. Despite this, she is actually one of the good guys and is working with Link to help overthrow the wicked king – at least after he helps her break free of the magic brainwashing Ganondorf’s minions have her under. She is highly respected among her fellow Gerudo, and the Divine Beast Vah Naboris from Breath of the Wild is said to be named in her honor.
Voicing this noble warrior is Cristina Vee, a voice actress who is legendary in her own right. She can be heard in countless anime, games, and cartoons – including past Legend of Zelda entries like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, where she voiced the Rito Sage of the Wind Tulin. Her other Nintendo credentials include the Korok Hestu in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Tatiana in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, 5-Volt and 13-Amp in the WarioWare series, and the titular heroine in Shantae.
Reba Buhr as Koume/Kotake/Twinrova
The duo of Koume and Kotake are the twin rulers of the Gerudo tribe, secretly pulling the strings through their surrogate son Ganondorf. Link encounters them in the Spirit Temple, where they first sic a brainwashed Nabooru on him before taking matters into their own hands. While powerful sorceresses on their own, they can combine their powers by merging into the boss Twinrova.
Voicing all three of these roles is Reba Buhr, who is known for her performances like Rose Lavillant and Juleka Couffaine in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and LLENN in Sword Art Online: Alternative Gun Gale Online. When it comes to video games, she’s played Misty in Pokémon Masters, Jill in Fire Emblem Heroes, and Arashi Spring in Scarlet Nexus.
Other supporting voice actors include Daniel Bushey (who has worked as a sound engineer on games like Unicorn Overlord and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes), Danny Hunt (who has likewise worked on titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Mario Kart World), Haley Hanna Hunt, and Rachel Seeley (known for serving as Game Master and player in many online tabletop sessions). The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and has already earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
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