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Star Wars Manga: What We Learned At Star Wars Celebration

Adrian RuizBy Adrian Ruiz04/18/20254 Mins Read
Star Wars Manga covers unveiled at Star Wars Celebration 2025
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Get ready for more Star Wars manga! At the Manga Mania! panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan, fans were treated to a preview of some exciting new Star Wars manga adaptations and releases that are sure to take the galaxy far, far away in a whole new direction. From the iconic Thrawn saga to a fresh look at Jedi: Fallen Order and an exciting new take on the lightsaber’s legacy, these upcoming manga titles promise to deliver new adventures and fresh perspectives for fans of all ages.

Here’s a closer look at the highly anticipated Star Wars manga projects unveiled during the panel.

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1. The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – Kickstarter

The Art of Star Wars A New Hope: The Manga cover

Publisher: Dark Horse
Launch Date: 2026

Dark Horse Comics will publish The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope: The Manga, a stunning two-volume set featuring Hisao Tamaki’s original artwork from his 1997 manga adaptation. Fans will get a chance to back the project via Kickstarter, which will offer exclusive editions including the Collector’s Edition and the large-format Masterpiece Edition.

The Collector’s Edition is a two-volume hardcover set with Kickstarter-exclusive covers and a new English translation. The large-format premium Masterpiece Edition is exclusively available through Kickstarter. It will faithfully reproduce Tamaki’s art at its original size in two 176-page hardcover volumes and a 104-page hardcover auxiliary volume for the Star Wars manga.

With Tamaki’s beautiful adaptation of A New Hope being such a fan-favorite, these Kickstarter-exclusive editions offer an exciting new way to revisit this classic story. The Masterpiece Edition, in particular, will be a must-have for collectors and Star Wars manga enthusiasts alike.

Support the Kickstarter HERE.

2. Star Wars: THRAWN Adaptation

Star Wars Thrawn Cover

Author & Illustrator: Man Tsang
Publisher: DPW Milan/TBD

This manga adaptation brings the legendary Thrawn stories to life. With stunning artwork by Man Tsang, this series will explore Thrawn’s strategic genius and manipulative brilliance.

Thrawn’s popularity among Star Wars fans has been undeniable, and this Star Wars manga adaptation will bring his complex character and cunning strategy to a whole new medium. Manga fans will be eager to see how this fan-favorite saga translates to the art form.

3. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Adaptation

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order manga cover

Author: Mangado
Publisher: DPW Milan/TBD

Three rules to survive:

1. Don’t stand out
2. Accept the past
3. Trust only in the Force

Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan, narrowly escaped the purge of Order 66. Now on the run from the Empire’s deadly Inquisitorius, Cal teams up with a former Jedi Knight and a cantankerous pilot in a quest to revive the Jedi Order. Can Cal unlock the secrets of the past before the Empire catches up with him?

The Jedi: Fallen Order video game captivated players with its emotional depth and intense gameplay. Star Wars manga fans can now experience Cal Kestis’s heroic journey in a brand-new visual format that captures the intensity and spirit of the game.

4. Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber

Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber manga cover

Author: Kenny Ruiz
Publisher: VIZ Media
Price: $14.99
ISBN: 9781974752867
Expected Drop Date: 11/11/2025
Retail Link: HERE

Path of the Lightsaber follows Nioka, a young tinkerer who discovers a Jedi lightsaber on a Resistance ship. As she learns to wield the weapon and evade the Empire’s forces, Nioka embarks on a journey of self-discovery and the mastery of the Force. Will Nioka be able to keep the lightsaber out of the hands of the Empire long enough to figure out how to wield it herself? One thing is clear: She will need a master to teach her the way.

With a fresh take on the Jedi legacy, Path of the Lightsaber introduces new characters while exploring familiar themes of self-discovery and the power of the Force. Kenny Ruiz’s engaging storytelling and beautiful art are sure to captivate both new and longtime Star Wars fans.


As Star Wars continues to expand in exciting new directions, these manga announcements stand as a testament to the medium’s growing importance within the galaxy. By tackling beloved adaptations—like Thrawn and Jedi: Fallen Order—and offering completely fresh, original stories like Path of the Lightsaber, these projects demonstrate that manga is now a fully embraced and vital form of Star Wars storytelling.

Whether reimagining iconic moments or exploring untold adventures, these upcoming titles solidify manga as a valid, dynamic way to experience the Star Wars universe, proving that the Force is truly strong within this art form now more than ever.

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Adrian Ruiz

I am just a guy who spends way to much time playing videos games, enjoys popcorn movies more than he should, owns too much nerdy memorabilia and has lots of opinions about all things pop culture. People often underestimate the effects a movie, an actor, or even a video game can have on someone. I wouldn’t be where I am today without pop culture.

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