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{{Infobox Character
|name = Ingo
|image=  
|image = [[File:Ingo.png|100px]]
{{Media
|caption = Ingo, as he appears in ''Ocarina of Time''
|Artwork OoT= File:OoT Ingo Artwork.png
|title = Farmhand
|Artwork OoS= File:OoS Ingo Artwork.png
|gender = Male
|Model OoT= File:OoT Ingo Model.png
|race = [[Hylian]]
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Ingo Model.png
|first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Ingo Sprite.png
|latest game =
|family = Wife
|counter = [[Gorman]] <small>(Majora's Mask)</small><br>[[Gorman Brothers]] <small>(Majora's Mask)</small>
}}
}}
'''Ingo''' is a bitter, minor character who works at [[Lon Lon Ranch]]. He appears to be lazy; he often complains about the harsh amount of work he is ordered to do, citing his self-entitlement as his motivation for whining.<ref>{{cite|I can't believe that I, the great Ingo, am working on this dump of a ranch! Because the owner is so lazy, I always have to do to all the work around here! I, the hard-working Ingo, should be in charge, not that lazy bum, Talon!|Ingo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Ingo gives off a morally ambiguous and untrustworthy aura.
|caption=
|pronunciation=
|title=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= Farmhand{{Fact|OoT3D}}, Stablehand<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= Prima |page= 48}}</ref>, The Great Ingo<ref>{{Cite|The Great Ingo's<br/>{{Color|OoT3D Yellow|Ingo Ranch}}|Sign|OoT3D}}</ref>
|OoS= Collector<ref>{{Cite|Vases wanted!<br/>Ingo, Collector|Sign|OoS}}</ref>, Cracked Collector<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |guide= Nintendo |page= 116}}</ref>
}}
|alias=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= Mr. Ingo<ref name="Thanks">{{Cite|Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ... Really? {{Player Name}}! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you, because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about {{Color|OoT3D Red|Mr. Ingo}}... He was afraid the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, {{Color|OoT3D Red|nice person}}! I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, {{Player Name}}!|Malon|OoT3D}}</ref>, Nice Person<ref name="Thanks"/>
}}
|race=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Hylian|link}}
|OoS= {{Term|OoS|Human|link}}
}}
|gender= Male<ref name="Thanks"/>
|game= OoT, OoS
|other= FPTRR, OoT (Himekawa), MM (Himekawa)
|era= {{List|[[Era of the Hero of Time]], [[Era of Light and Dark]]}}
|family= Wife {{Exp Game|FPTRR}}
|voiceactor= Takashi Nagasako
|counter= {{List|[[Gorman]] {{Exp Game|MM}}, [[Gorman Brothers]] {{Exp Game|MM}}, [[Milk Bar Owner]] {{Exp Game|ALBW}}}}
|theme=
}}
{{Term/Store|Ingo||Series, OoT, OoT3D, OoS}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 239 {{Exp Game|OoT}} & 250 {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}</ref>
 
==Biography==
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:OoT Ingo Model 2.png|left|35px]]
{{Term|OoT|Ingo}} appears as [[Talon]]'s employee at [[Lon Lon Ranch]] in {{OoT}}.<ref>{{Cite|I am Ingo and I mind the ranch. I've been working at this ranch for a long time for that lazy bum, Talon.|Ingo|OoT}}</ref> During [[Link]]'s childhood, {{Term|OoT|Ingo}} is found working hard at the Ranch, though grumbles and moans about the laziness of his superior, Talon.<ref>{{Cite|I can't believe that I, the great Ingo, am working on this dump of a ranch! Because the owner is so lazy, I always have to do to all the work around here! I, the hard-working Ingo, should be in charge, not that lazy bum, Talon!|Ingo|OoT}}</ref> Conversely, {{Term|OoT|Ingo}} appeals to [[Ganondorf]] and is granted ownership to the Ranch during Link's adult era. He kicks Talon out of the Ranch and orders [[Malon]] to do the hard work while he charges [[Rupee]]s in exchange for short [[Horse]] rides. {{Term|OoT|Ingo}} will also challenge Link to a Horse race after he recognizes Link's skill for riding Horses.<ref>{{Cite|You're getting better! How about a little race with me? One lap around the corral with that horse. Let's make a little wager—say {{Color|OoT3D Red|50 Rupees}}?|Ingo|OoT3D}}</ref> After losing the race, {{Term|OoT|Ingo}} challenges Link to another race, promising to give him the Horse if he is defeated.<ref>{{Cite|Sh-shoooot! If the great Ganondorf found out about this humiliation... Hey, you! How about another race? If you win... You can keep...the horse!|Ingo|OoT3D}}</ref> He concedes defeat after Link defeats him again, but attempts to trap him and [[Epona]] inside the Ranch so that they can never leave.<ref>{{Cite|Hah ha hah! As I promised, I'll give the horse to you... However... I'll never let you leave this ranch!|Ingo|OoT3D}}</ref> Link and Epona escape the Ranch by jumping over the fence. After this, {{Term|OoT|Ingo}}'s personality seems to have changed, and he is now grateful for the opportunity to work under Talon.<ref>{{Cite|Hi there, how are you? I am Ingo. I feel so honored to be allowed to work here.|Ingo|OoT}}</ref>


==Appearances and Biography==
==={{OoS|-}}===
===''Ocarina of Time''===
{{Term|OoS|Ingo}} appears as an easily agitated man who lives in his {{Term|OoS|Ingo's House|link|display=House}} in [[Sunken City]] and collects {{Plural|OoS|Vase}}. To complete his vase collection, {{Term|OoS|Ingo}} wants a [[Goron Vase]],<ref>{{Cite|Do you know of the Goron Vase? All collectors want to have it!|Goron|OoS}}</ref> an object which was always refused to him by [[Biggoron#Oracle of Seasons|Biggoron]]. Link is required to get the vase from Biggoron and trade it for [[Fish|{{Term|OoS|Ingo}}'s dinner]] to continue the {{Term|OoS|Trading Quest|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Shooot! That Biggoron! No matter how often I ask, he won't give me his vase! I'd give my dinner for it--Fish!|Ingo|OoS}}</ref>
Ingo debuts in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' as [[Talon]]'s employee at [[Lon Lon Ranch]].<ref>{{cite| I am Ingo and I mind the ranch. I've been working at this ranch for a long time for that lazy bum, Talon.|Ingo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> During [[Link]]'s childhood, Ingo is found working hard at the ranch, though grumbles and moans about the laziness of his superior, Talon. Conversely, Ingo appeals to [[Ganon]]dorf and is granted ownership to the ranch during Link's adult era. He kicks [[Talon]] out of the ranch and orders [[Malon]] to do the hard work while he charges [[Rupee]]s in exchange for short horse rides. Ingo will also challenge Link to a horse race but his greedy and vain personality is further revealed upon losing.<ref>{{cite|Heh heh... As promised, you keep the horse. However... I'll never let you leave this ranch!|Ingo|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> However, after leaving the ranch, should Link come back (after winning [[Epona]]), Ingo's entire personality seems to have changed, being grateful for the opportunity to work under Talon.


He also plays a larger role in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|''Ocarina of Time'' manga]], acting as a boss himself. He gets brainwashed by Twinrova and sets a trap for Link, but the trap fails and Link is saved by [[Sheik]].
==Other Appearances==
==={{FPTRR|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:FPTRR Ingo Sprite.png|left]]
Ingo is found in [[Lon Lon Meadows]] in {{FPTRR}}. Other than giving [[Tingle]] a few tips, and allowing him to keep a [[Recipe]] he finds, he only serves a small role. Ingo mentions having a wife.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Oracle of Seasons''===  
==={{OoT|-}} (Himekawa)===
[[File:OOS Ingo.png|left|Ingo in Oracle of Seasons]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Ingo reappeared in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' as an easily agitated man who lives in [[Sunken City]] and collects vases. To complete his vase collection, Ingo wants a [[Goron Vase]]<ref> {{cite|Do you know of the Goron Vase? All collectors want to have it!|Goron|OOS}}</ref>, an object which was always refused to him by [[Biggoron]]. Link is required to get the vase from Biggoron and trade it for [[Fish|Ingo's dinner]] to continue the [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]].<ref>{{cite|Shooot! That Biggoron! No matter how often I ask, he won't give me his vase! I'd give my dinner for it--Fish!|Ingo|Oracle of Seasons}}</ref> Unlike in ''Ocarina of Time'', he doesn't seem to have any relationship with Malon and Talon.
Ingo plays a larger role in the {{OoT|Himekawa}}, acting as a boss himself. He gets brainwashed by [[Twinrova]] and sets a trap for Link, but the trap fails and Link is saved by [[Sheik]].
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''===
==={{MM|-}} (Himekawa)===
{{Ambig}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:TRR_Ingo.png|left]]Ingo also makes an appearance in ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', and is found in [[Lon Lon Meadows]]. Other than giving [[Tingle]] a few tips, and allowing him to keep a [[Recipe]] he finds, he only serves a small role. Ingo mentions having a wife in this game.
{{Stub|MM (Himekawa)}}
{{clear}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Ingo's appearance seems to be based on {{smw|Luigi}} from the ''Super Mario Brothers'' series, whereas Talon seems to be based on {{smw|Mario}}. ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has included references to other Nintendo franchises, including several [[Chain Chomp|monsters]] (based on {{smw|Chain Chomp}}) taken directly from {{smw|Mushroom Kingdom}} of the ''{{smw|Super Mario Bros. series}}'' on more than one occasion.
* {{LA}} features a character similar in appearance known as the {{Term|LANS|Henhouse Keeper|link}}.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' featured a character similar in appearance known as the [[Cucco Keeper]].
* {{ALBW}} also features a character with a similar design, the {{Term|ALBW|Lorulean|link}} {{Term|ALBW|Milk Bar Owner|link}}.
*Ingo's doppelgangers in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are the [[Gorman Brothers]].
* Ingo's theme song, which can be heard when Link beats him in a horse race, is a slower remix of the horse race theme. It can also be heard in the [[Gorman Track]] in {{MM}}.
*Ingo's theme song, which can be heard when Link beats him in a horse race, is a slower remix of the horse race theme. It can also be unlimitedly heard in [[Gorman Track]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
* Ingo's appearance seems to be based on {{smw|Luigi}} from the {{smw|Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series}}, whereas Talon seems to be based on {{smw|Mario}}.
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IngoRender.png|Ingo in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:OoS Ingo's House Interior.png|{{Term|OoS|Ingo's House}}
File:IngoFuture.png|Ingo as the rich ranch owner in the future of ''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoS Link Obtaining the Fish.png|Ingo giving Link the Fish from {{OoS|-}}
File:IngoOox.png|Artwork of Ingo in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:OOS IngoHouse.png|Ingo's home in ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:Fish Screenshot.png|Ingo gives Link the [[Fish#Oracle of Seasons|Fish]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Gorman]]
* {{Term|Series|Gorman|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Gorman Brothers|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Ingo's House|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Milk Bar Owner|link}}
 
{{Ref}}


==References==
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|English= インゴー (''Ingō'')
|Japanese=
|Spanish=
|Spanish(LA)=
|Spanish(SP)=
|French= Ingo
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|French(FR)=
|German= Basil
|Italian= }}
[[Category:Hylians]]
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Latest revision as of 06:48, 12 May 2023

Ingo is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[6]

Biography

Ocarina of Time

Ingo appears as Talon's employee at Lon Lon Ranch in Ocarina of Time.[7] During Link's childhood, Ingo is found working hard at the Ranch, though grumbles and moans about the laziness of his superior, Talon.[8] Conversely, Ingo appeals to Ganondorf and is granted ownership to the Ranch during Link's adult era. He kicks Talon out of the Ranch and orders Malon to do the hard work while he charges Rupees in exchange for short Horse rides. Ingo will also challenge Link to a Horse race after he recognizes Link's skill for riding Horses.[9] After losing the race, Ingo challenges Link to another race, promising to give him the Horse if he is defeated.[10] He concedes defeat after Link defeats him again, but attempts to trap him and Epona inside the Ranch so that they can never leave.[11] Link and Epona escape the Ranch by jumping over the fence. After this, Ingo's personality seems to have changed, and he is now grateful for the opportunity to work under Talon.[12]

Oracle of Seasons

Ingo appears as an easily agitated man who lives in his House in Sunken City and collects Jars. To complete his vase collection, Ingo wants a Goron Vase,[13] an object which was always refused to him by Biggoron. Link is required to get the vase from Biggoron and trade it for Ingo's dinner to continue the Trading Game.[14]

Other Appearances

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

Non-Canon Information

Ingo is found in Lon Lon Meadows in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. Other than giving Tingle a few tips, and allowing him to keep a Recipe he finds, he only serves a small role. Ingo mentions having a wife.

Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information

Ingo plays a larger role in the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa, acting as a boss himself. He gets brainwashed by Twinrova and sets a trap for Link, but the trap fails and Link is saved by Sheik.

Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

Non-Canon Information
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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
インゴー (Ingō) (OoT)[18]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 印格 (Yìngé) (OoT)[20]
  • 印格 (Yìn gé) (OoS)[21]
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Ingo (OoT)[19]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Ingo (OoT | OoT3D | OoS)[15][16][17]
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Ingo's House

    Ingo's House

  • Ingo giving Link the Fish from Oracle of Seasons

    Ingo giving Link the Fish from Oracle of Seasons

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Prima's Official Strategy Guide, Prima Games, pg. 48
  2. ↑ "The Great Ingo's
    Ingo Ranch    " — Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  3. ↑ "Vases wanted!
    Ingo, Collector    " — Sign (Oracle of Seasons)
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 116
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Thank you very much for the other day... I haven't even asked you your name yet... ... Really? Link! That's what I thought! You're the fairy boy from the forest! That was years ago! Do you remember me? You do? I was sure it was you, because Epona remembered you! Oh, I have to tell you about Mr. Ingo... He was afraid the Evil King might find out that Epona had been taken away... It really upset him! But one day, all of a sudden, he went back to being a normal, nice person! I can't believe it, but peace is returning to this ranch! It's all because of you! I owe you so much! Thank you! Thank you, Link!" — Malon (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  6. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 239 (OoT) & 250 (OoS)
  7. ↑ "I am Ingo and I mind the ranch. I've been working at this ranch for a long time for that lazy bum, Talon." — Ingo (Ocarina of Time)
  8. ↑ "I can't believe that I, the great Ingo, am working on this dump of a ranch! Because the owner is so lazy, I always have to do to all the work around here! I, the hard-working Ingo, should be in charge, not that lazy bum, Talon!" — Ingo (Ocarina of Time)
  9. ↑ "You're getting better! How about a little race with me? One lap around the corral with that horse. Let's make a little wager—say 50 Rupees?" — Ingo (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  10. ↑ "Sh-shoooot! If the great Ganondorf found out about this humiliation... Hey, you! How about another race? If you win... You can keep...the horse!" — Ingo (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  11. ↑ "Hah ha hah! As I promised, I'll give the horse to you... However... I'll never let you leave this ranch!" — Ingo (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  12. ↑ "Hi there, how are you? I am Ingo. I feel so honored to be allowed to work here." — Ingo (Ocarina of Time)
  13. ↑ "Do you know of the Goron Vase? All collectors want to have it!" — Goron (Oracle of Seasons)
  14. ↑ "Shooot! That Biggoron! No matter how often I ask, he won't give me his vase! I'd give my dinner for it--Fish!" — Ingo (Oracle of Seasons)
  15. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 239
  16. ↑ "Non riesco a credere che io, il grande Ingo, debba lavorare in questa topaia!" — Ingo (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  17. ↑ "Casa di Ingo" — Map (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
  18. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 141
  19. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 239
  20. ↑ Ocarina of Time manual, iQue version, pg. 7
  21. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 250
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