Mandalorian's Manga Adaptation Can Return Star Wars to its Samurai Roots

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As a franchise, Star Wars has always taken inspiration from samurai stories, and that's especially true of The Mandalorian. Masterless, but still focused on service. A soldier without a war. An experienced fighter in search of a cause. While the television series certainly had these elements, the series' upcoming manga adaptation can take them even further.

The Mandalorian tells the story of Din Djarin, a bounty hunter raised in the Mandalorian culture who, true to their reputation, is one of the most fearless and effective fighters in the galaxy. He prefers to work alone and has no time for emotional attachments until he meets Grogu, a vulnerable former Jedi youngling. Since its debut, in November 2019, The Mandalorian has captured the hearts and minds of Stars Wars fans old and new.

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Now, Star Wars has announced a manga adaptation of The Mandalorian's first season with a tweet. The popular Disney+ series is being adapted by veteran illustrator Yusuke Osawa of Spider-Man Fake Red fame. This announcement is undoubtedly exciting for fans of manga and Star Wars alike, especially because of the potential it has to finally return the franchise to the samurai roots which are often forgotten. It is well known that George Lucas was inspired by the works of acclaimed director Akira Kurosawa when creating Star Wars.

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