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The only reason why it should have realistic graphics is this:

Realistic graphics look like shit 2 years later. Artistic does not.

So by bringing out an art style-ish game like SkywardSword or Wind Waker earlier and then a few years later a realistic Zelda doing so will make the realistic Zelda look dated day1. (Twilight Princess looked OLD day1. Wind waker looks still better than TP)

So if they want to make a realistic and art style-ish Zelda they should do the realistic one first.

Making art style-ish games also helps hide the fact that hardware is dated after a while.