In the last decade, Star Wars became known for its fantastic animated television shows. actually, Star Wars‘ Animated shows have become so popular that the franchise’s live-action series have begun to highlight, cameo, and rely on characters from animation. The Ahsoka Series, released in 2023, was a great moment of recognition for the animated side of Star WarsAs it was the first live-action series dedicated to a character from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. nevertheless, Star Wars Has been dabbling in animation since 1985 and has a total of ten released TV shows so far.
since 1985, Star Wars has also produced several micro-series and animated shorts, such as Gennady Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars And Forces of Destiny. As far as the full-length animated series are concerned, seven of Star Wars Ten animated series are currently part of Canon. Despite all the series either being completed or having no definite plans for more seasons, Star Wars Has no shortage of upcoming animation, as new projects are still expected. However, while many of Star Wars Animated shows have received critical acclaim, others have fallen by the wayside.
10
Star Wars: Droids
Release date: September 7, 1985
Star Wars: Droids First released in 1985 along with its sister series Star Wars: EwoksMarking the beginning of the animated Star Wars Franchise. Droids is set between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith And A new hope and starred Anthony Daniels as the voice of C-3PO alongside R2-D2. While the animation in Droids It was not spectacular, The series has a few notable cameos, such as Boba Fett and IG-88. Each episode followed the droids’ adventures, and while the series may not have been successful, it helped begin to expand the Star Wars franchise beyond the movies.
9
Star Wars: Ewoks
Release date: September 7, 1985
Star Wars: Ewoks Played together Star Wars: Droids In 1985, and while it did not have any major Star Wars Character cameos, it starred well-known Ewoks such as Wicket W. Warrick and Master Logray. Each episode mainly deals with the Ewoks and their rivalry with the Duloks, another sentient species on Endor. Overall, the series showed a more light-hearted and wholesome side to Star Wars. Despite no longer canon, some elements of Ewoks Have snuck their way back in Star Wars Cannon, and both Droids And Ewoks Can still be viewed on Disney+.
8
Star Wars: Resistance
Release date: October 7, 2018
Star Wars Resistance is one of the few animated projects set yet Star Wars: The Force AwakensDuring the sequel trilogy. It mainly follows Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono, who joins the Resistance as a pilot to spy on the First Order. It also features cameos from notable sequel characters such as Poe Dameron, Captain Phasma, and General Hux. While the live-action side of Star Wars Didn’t refer much of Resistance, Kaz’s father, Senator Hamato Kyono, makes an appearance in Ahsoka. Given Disney’s interest in exploring the New Republic Era, more Easter eggs and references to Resistance are likely to come.
7
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Release date: May 4, 2023
One of the more recent additions to Star Wars animated franchise, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Started as a series of shorts but was expanded to a full series. It is notable for being the first Star Wars Series set during the High Republic era. Young Jedi Adventures Follow three Jedi younglings, Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay and Nubs – along with their pilot friend Nash Durango – as they explore the galaxy and train to become Jedi. With a much more kid-friendly tone than the grittier series, Young Jedi Adventures is the perfect Star Wars Introduction for kids.
6
Tales of the Empire
Release date: May 4, 2024
Tales of the Empire Goes in the same way as Tales of the JediAlthough it focuses on two characters who take a darker path: disgraced Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee and ruthless judge Morgan Elbeth. Barriss’ three-episode arc answers the question of what happened to her after Order 66 and details her departure from the Imperial Inquisitor. Morgan’s provides the context for how she ended up working for Grand Admiral Thrawn on Corvus in The Mandalorian Season 2. While it features some great moments, reveals, and familiar faces, it’s overall a bit lackluster compared to its predecessor.
5
Tales of the Jedi
Release date: October 26, 2022
Tales of the Jedi Carries on a similar animation style as Star Wars: The Clone WarsWithout the need to tell stories from the Clone Wars era itself. Season 1 consists of six episodes, three of which follow Count Doku’s fall to the dark side, while the other three show some snapshots of Ahsoka Tano. Star Wars journey Due to popular demand, Tales of the Jedi has been renewed for a season 2Although it is not currently clear whether Tales of the Empire Was meant to serve as the second installment or not.
4
Star Wars: Visions
Release date: September 22, 2021
Star Wars: Visions is one of the only noncanonical series that Disney has worked on. for Visions Season 1, Lucasfilm worked with seven different Japanese animation studios to provide a fresh and exciting view of the Star Wars Galaxy. later, Visions Season 2 expanded Star Wars Horizons even further by including episodes done by animation studios from around the world. Every episode of Visions is filled with a unique cultural appreciation of that Star Wars means to people around the worldMaking this collection one of the most unique in the Star Wars Franchise.
3
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Release date: May 4, 2021
Star Wars: The bad batch Serves as a sequel to The Clone WarsFollow the titular “Bad Batch” group of exiled clone troopers, otherwise known as Clone Force 99, as they make their way through the galaxy and fight to survive – all while protecting the young female clone, Omega. This series exists to help bridge the gap between Revenge of the Sith And A new hopeAnd its final season even extends a connection to the sequel trilogy. The family at the heart of this story makes it one of Star Wars Very bestSecond only to two other classics.
2
Star Wars Rebels
Release date: October 3, 2014
Star Wars Rebels is beloved by fans of both the original trilogy and The Clone Wars. While Rebels Season 1 began with a more lighthearted plot line than The Clone WarsIt grew into a more serious series as it went on. The show not only has a plethora of cameos from The Clone WarsSuch as Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex, but it also features characters from the original trilogy, such as Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian. moreover, Rebels Boasting some character development with its original characters that rivals some of The Clone Wars Best stories.
1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Release date: October 3, 2008
The Clone Wars is one of the most influential shows for Star Wars as a whole. It not only has rich characters and stunning visuals, but also The Clone Wars Learn powerful lessons in each of its episodes. It helped redefine many of Star Wars Most famous letters And changed the public’s perception of the clone in general. Although it often followed several characters, it mainly focused on developing Ahsoka Tano, who is now given her own live-action series. All in all, the Star Wars Animation franchise would not be what it is today The Clone Wars.