The manga specifically said Zelda transformed into a boy, as further deception against Ganondorf. Since the game itself says nothing definite either way (besides Ruto speaking of Sheik as a male), most people conclude the manga's explanation to be true.
And they could update Zelda's design without leaving Sheik in the dust, I suppose. TP Zelda would fight too similarly to Link.
Originally posted by ESB -1138I second that. As I stated earlier have him transform like Zelda from Ganondorf with the sword to Ganon.
I want Ganondorf to have his sword that he had in TP. And give him a different move set instead of having the same ones as Captain Falcon just with different names and color change.