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Shield-eating monster
Tubular monster enemy character with the trait of eating shields. If caught, it steals the shield, and if not defeated within a certain time, the shield cannot be recovered.
Trivia
- The name originates from the proverb 'Even a shield-eating bug is likable' (Tate kui mushi mo suki suki).
- If caught, the shield is stolen, and if not defeated within a certain time, the shield does not return.
- Continues to appear as a characteristic enemy throughout the series.
- The Like Like in the first The Legend of Zelda is particularly famous for its shield-stealing mechanic.
- Often appears alongside other monsters.
Alternate names
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Shield-eating bug
Profile
- Species
- Monster
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Medium-sized monster with a tubular body that eats the protagonist's shield with its mouth. Features a distinctive solid color body and acts as an enemy.
- Distinguishing features
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- Cylindrical body
- Mouth that eats shields
- Iconic items
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- Magical Shield
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- unknown
- Detailed personality
- Hostile personality with the trait of eating the captured enemy's shield.
- Keywords
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- Enemy
- Steals shields
- Hungry
- Dangerous
- Monster
- Talents
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- Unique digestive ability to eat shields
- Capture ability
- Skills
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- Steal shields
- Motivation
- Steal the captured person's shield to gain an advantage in battle.
- Habits
- Caution is required when approaching, as it eats the shield upon capture.
History
- Backstory
- Enemy character in The Legend of Zelda series. Appears from the Famicom Disk System version of the first The Legend of Zelda, known as a monster that eats Link's shield, making the player's tactics difficult.
- Debut date
- February 21, 1986
- Work title
- The Legend of Zelda
- Media type
- Game
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Debuted in the Famicom Disk System version of the first The Legend of Zelda as a shield-eating monster, leaving a strong impression on players.
Media appearances
The Legend of Zelda
Game
1986 Famicom Disk System
The Legend of Zelda series
Game
Appears in multiple titles
Voice cast and creators
Shigeru Miyamoto
- Creator name
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Tezuka
- Creator name
- Takashi Tezuka
- Role
- Character designer