Sidon

The enthusiastic prince who never gives up, leading with a smile and a spear.

Sidon is the prince of the amphibious Zora race in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. First appearing as a major character in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, he serves as the younger brother of Mipha, one of the four Champions who fought Calamity Ganon over 100 years prior. Designed with a hammerhead shark motif, Sidon is known for his optimistic, enthusiastic personality and muscular physique. He has received overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics alike since his debut.

Quick Facts

Series: The Legend of Zelda
First game: The Legend of Zelda:; Breath of the Wild (2017)
Designer: Yuko Miyakawa
Voice: James D. Mortellaro (English); Kosuke Onishi (Japanese)
Partner: Yona (fiancée)
Race: Zora
Nationality: Hyrulean

Lore & Background

Sidon is the son of King Dorephan. Due to the slow aging rate of the Zora race, he remains considered a young man, though his exact age is never stated in official materials. His Japanese name, Shido (シド), is derived from the solfege notes 'si' and 'do,' creating a musical pair with his sister Mipha's name, which comes from 'mi' and 'fa.' These notes were intentionally used by sound director Hajime Wakai and composer Yasuaki Iwata as leitmotifs for the siblings. In Breath of the Wild, Sidon helps Link reach Divine Beast Vah Ruta to defeat Waterblight Ganon. He is depicted mourning his sister Mipha at her memorial statue in Zora's Domain during the night, revealing a deep respect and emotional bond with the deceased Champion.

Reader's Guide

Sidon appears as a playable character in Age of Calamity, wielding various spears and tridents while using water attacks. In Tears of the Kingdom, he serves as the Sage of Water, possessing the unique ability to wrap Link in an orb of water that creates a wave when Link brandishes a weapon. His design features a red or dark pink coloration with a tail fin sprouting from his head, and he wears items reflecting his royal status such as a scarf, epaulettes, bracelets, and belt. He is voiced by Kosuke Onishi in Japanese and James D. Mortellaro in English across Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity. His friendly, brave, and optimistic personality, often reflected in his tendency to strike poses, has earned him a large fan following, with many fans treating him like a heart-throb due to his smile and physique.

Did You Know?

Producer Eiji Aonuma initially felt Sidon was 'overly enthusiastic' and 'too much' before they adjusted his personality to make it work.
In Age of Calamity, Sidon travels from the future specifically to defend Mipha against Waterblight Ganon near the end of the storyline.