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Ahsoka's use of a new galaxy as a setting in its season finale may set a precedent for future Star Wars series, suggesting a trend of exploring different galaxies.
The synopsis for the upcoming series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, suggests that the characters may begin in a separate galaxy and become trapped in the familiar Star Wars galaxy, where they will encounter both recognizable and unfamiliar creatures and locations.
Embracing the potential isekai concept, the next Star Wars series could explore the anime trope of characters being transported to an unfamiliar realm and facing the challenges of displacement. Drawing inspiration from visually striking Legends stories and various means of traversing galaxies, the show would offer a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.
Spoiler alert: The Ahsoka season finale continues to generate buzz among fans of the latest Star Wars series. Viewers are now speculating about the potential connection between the recently-concluded show and the upcoming series, Skeleton Crew.
A significant aspect of Ahsoka was the introduction of a new galaxy, which involved utilizing a massive hyperspace ring on the villains' side and a group of space whales for the heroes. This dramatic change in setting is unprecedented in the current Star Wars canon, leading some fans to believe it could establish a new trend. The intriguingly phrased synopsis for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew adds to this speculation.
As highlighted by Screen Rant, the Skeleton Crew synopsis notably mentions a group of children who become "lost in an unfamiliar and perilous galaxy." However, there are suggestions that this particular galaxy may not necessarily be their home galaxy. At first glance, this concept implies that the show will take place in an entirely different location than any Star Wars story seen before. However, an alternative theory presents a slightly different perspective.
The synopsis of The Skeleton Crew suggests that the children initially find themselves in a different galaxy, only to become trapped in the familiar Star Wars galaxy where they encounter both familiar and alien creatures and locations. This aligns with leaked footage that shows the kids in a peaceful Earth-like world before being surrounded by danger in a new environment. Additionally, this concept ties into the idea of Jude Law's character, who possesses complex Force abilities, serving as their guide in this strange place. It would make more sense for Law's character to be in the known galaxy rather than an entirely different one if he is meant to be a former Jedi, right?
Interestingly, all of this could give the impression that the next Star Wars series might take on an anime-like quality. In fact, it's possible that it could be classified as an isekai, a genre commonly seen in anime series. In an isekai, a character is transported to an unknown world and must navigate the challenges of being completely out of their element. Examples of notable isekai shows include Sword Art Online, where the characters are trapped in a video game, and Inuyasha, where a modern-day schoolgirl is sent 500 years back in time to Japan's Sengoku era. In comparison, the notion of a distant galaxy may not seem all that different.
With its visually distinctive aesthetic, Skeleton Crew is poised to stand out among other shows. It's possible that this unique visual style takes inspiration from a galaxy far, far away, given the existence of various non-canon Legends stories within the Star Wars universe. One such method of traversing galaxies originated on the planet of Dathomir, coincidentally the same place where the villains ended up in the Ahsoka finale. Could this be a mere coincidence? Only time will tell. Fans can expect the release of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney Plus in late 2023 or early 2024.
Source: Screen Rant
