The Legend of Zelda, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, is a highly regarded action-adventure game series. Primarily developed and published by Nintendo, the series focuses on the characters Link, a brave Hylian youth, and Princess Zelda as they strive to thwart the villainous Ganon and save the magical realm of Hyrule. Since its debut in 1986, the franchise has grown to encompass 20 main entries spanning all major Nintendo consoles, as well as an animated TV series and manga adaptations, solidifying its status as one of Nintendo's most successful franchises.