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[[Image:Z2towns saria5.gif|right|thumb|Finding Bagu]]
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The master of the town of [[Saria Town|Saria]]. Link finds Bagu in a thick, wooded area. The river guards of Saria require his permission to allow outsiders to cross the bridge that leads to [[Death Mountain]].
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{{Term/Store|Bagu||Series, TAoL}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 223 {{Exp Game|TAoL}}}}</ref>


It is likely that the name Bagu is a joke from the developers, since he is close friends and quest-related to the character [[Error]]. "Bagu" would be the romanization of the Japanese way of writing the word "bug". As such, "bug" and "error" refer to a computer's malfunctioning.
==Biography==
==={{TAoL|-}}===
Bagu lives in the [[Moruge Forest]] directly to the north of the [[Water Town of Saria]] in {{TAoL}}.<ref name= "Master">{{Cite|LET ME BE! MASTER IS IN WOODS. N OF RIVER|Bot|TAoL}}</ref> In order to cross the bridge in the Water Town of Saria that leads to [[Death Mountain]], [[Link]] will have to talk to Bagu since the [[River Man]] only lets townsfolk cross.<ref>{{Cite|ONLY TOWN FOLK MAY CROSS THIS RIVER!|River Man|TAoL}}</ref> In the Town, [[Link]] can find a purple [[Bot]] sleeping in Bagu's house who tells him where its master is if Link wakes it up.<ref name= "Master"/> When the young hero finds Bagu, he will give Link a note to show to the guard, which allows him to pass the bridge at any time.<ref>{{Cite|BAGU IS MY NAME. SHOW MY NOTE TO RIVER MAN.|Bagu|TAoL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|YOU KNOW BAGU? THEN I CAN HELP YOU CROSS.|River Man|TAoL}}</ref>


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==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{TLoZ|-}} (Valiant Comics)===
{{Main|Thief in the Night}}
Bagu also appears in the fourth issue of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}} published by Valiant Comics. In this issue, he comes from the [[Moruge Forest]] and stays at the [[North Castle]] for few days,<ref name= "Valiant"/> pretending to befriend Link and [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]],<ref>''Link's told me all about you! I'm as happy as a well-fed Octorok to finally meet my little buddy's girlfriend!'' - Bagu (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> but in a sudden moment, he betrays them and steals the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]].<ref>''You idiot! Bagu '''was''' the thief! A third of the Triforce is gone! If Ganon attacks now, we'll be defenseless!'' - Zelda (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> Link manags to catch up with Bagu and confronts him. Bagu soon realizes that Link has brought his [[Power Glove]] with him,<ref>''And the Handy Glove is on!'' - Link (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> and that he would be no match against such a weapon. He surrenders as he tells his tale to Link: [[Ganon]] had kidnapped his two pet [[frog]]s, and was holding them ransom,<ref>''He's [Ganon] holding my frogs for ransom!'' - Bagu (''Valiant Comic Issue #4'')</ref> and demanded the Triforce in return. Link reluctantly offers to give Bagu his Power Glove so he can stop Ganon. It is unknown what events occurred during his attack on Ganon, but Bagu eventually returns safely to the palace with both of his frogs.
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"Bagu" also appears in the [[Valiant]] comic series. He was excited to run into [[Link]] a while after the events of [[Adventure of Link]] occurred. He stayed at [[Hyrule Castle]] for few days, pretending to befriend Link and [[Zelda]], but in a sudden moment, he betrayed them and stole the [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. Link managed to catch up with "Bagu", and fought with him. "Bagu" soon realized that Link had brought his [[Power Glove]] with him, and that he would be no match against such a weapon. He surrendered as he told his tale to Link- [[Ganon]] had kidnapped his two pet frogs, and was holding them ransom, and demanded the Triforce in return. Link offered to give "Bagu" his Power Glove so he could stop Ganon. It is unknown what events occured during his attack on Ganon, but he did return safely with both of his frogs.
==Nomenclature==
Bagu's name is the Japanese transliteration of the word "bug", in similarity to the character {{Term|TAoL|Error|link}}.


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==Gallery==
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File:TAoL Bagu.png|Link talking with Bagu from {{TAoL|-}}
File:TLoZ (Valiant Comics) Bagu Artwork.png|Bagu from {{TLoZ|-}} comic
File:TLoZ (Valiant Comics) Link vs. Bagu Artwork.png|Bagu from {{TLoZ|-}} comic fighting Link
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 20 February 2024

Bagu is a recurring character in The Legend of Zelda series.[2]

Biography

The Adventure of Link

Bagu lives in the Moruge Forest directly to the north of the Water Town of Saria in The Adventure of Link.[3] In order to cross the bridge in the Water Town of Saria that leads to Death Mountain, Link will have to talk to Bagu since the River Man only lets townsfolk cross.[4] In the Town, Link can find a purple Bot sleeping in Bagu's house who tells him where its master is if Link wakes it up.[3] When the young hero finds Bagu, he will give Link a note to show to the guard, which allows him to pass the bridge at any time.[5][6]

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda (Valiant Comics)

Main article: Thief in the Night

Bagu also appears in the fourth issue of The Legend of Zelda comics by Valiant Comics published by Valiant Comics. In this issue, he comes from the Moruge Forest and stays at the North Castle for few days,[1] pretending to befriend Link and Zelda,[7] but in a sudden moment, he betrays them and steals the Triforce of Wisdom.[8] Link manags to catch up with Bagu and confronts him. Bagu soon realizes that Link has brought his Power Glove with him,[9] and that he would be no match against such a weapon. He surrenders as he tells his tale to Link: Ganon had kidnapped his two pet frogs, and was holding them ransom,[10] and demanded the Triforce in return. Link reluctantly offers to give Bagu his Power Glove so he can stop Ganon. It is unknown what events occurred during his attack on Ganon, but Bagu eventually returns safely to the palace with both of his frogs.

Nomenclature

Bagu's name is the Japanese transliteration of the word "bug", in similarity to the character Error.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
バグ (Bagu)[12]Bug
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
巴古 (Bā gǔ)[15] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Bagu[14]
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Bagu[13]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Bagu[11]
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Link talking with Bagu from The Adventure of Link

    Link talking with Bagu from The Adventure of Link

  • Bagu from The Legend of Zelda comic

    Bagu from The Legend of Zelda comic

  • Bagu from The Legend of Zelda comic fighting Link

    Bagu from The Legend of Zelda comic fighting Link

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 He's come all the way from the Moruge Forest to visit us! - Link (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 223 (TAoL)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "LET ME BE! MASTER IS IN WOODS. N OF RIVER" — Bot (The Adventure of Link)
  4. ↑ "ONLY TOWN FOLK MAY CROSS THIS RIVER!" — River Man (The Adventure of Link)
  5. ↑ "BAGU IS MY NAME. SHOW MY NOTE TO RIVER MAN." — Bagu (The Adventure of Link)
  6. ↑ "YOU KNOW BAGU? THEN I CAN HELP YOU CROSS." — River Man (The Adventure of Link)
  7. ↑ Link's told me all about you! I'm as happy as a well-fed Octorok to finally meet my little buddy's girlfriend! - Bagu (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
  8. ↑ You idiot! Bagu was the thief! A third of the Triforce is gone! If Ganon attacks now, we'll be defenseless! - Zelda (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
  9. ↑ And the Handy Glove is on! - Link (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
  10. ↑ He's [Ganon] holding my frogs for ransom! - Bagu (Valiant Comic Issue #4)
  11. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 223
  12. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 221
  13. ↑ Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 223
  14. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 223
  15. ↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 223
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