[i][b]Star Wars[/b][/i] is an epic American space opera franchise initially conceived by filmmaker [[lucasfilm|George Lucas]]. The Star Wars series tells a [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy]] story set in a fictional universe. The saga began officially with the release of the [[Star Wars: a new hope|first film]] in the series during May 1977 (although a novel adaptation by Alan Dean Foster was released several months before in late 1976), the original film was followed by two sequels; [[Star Wars: The Empire strikes back|The Empire Strikes Back]] in 1980 and [[Star Wars: return of The Jedi|Return of the Jedi]] in 1983, which concludes the original film trilogy.

Because of its huge success across the world during the late 70s, several Japanese anime and manga from that era were heavily inspired by it.

One of the most recognizable weapons in the Star Wars universe, is a fictional type of sword that has a beam of light for a blade: the [[lightsaber]].

An official [[Star Wars Manga]] adaptation of these films was released in 1998.

A "prequel trilogy" of films (set chronologically before the plot of the "original trilogy") were released in 1999, 2002 and 2005.

After the series rights were sold by Lucas to the [[Disney|Walt Disney company]], a new "sequel trilogy" of films for the series was announced in 2012. This trilogy officially began with the release of the [[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]] film in 2015 and continued with [[Star Wars: The Last Jedi]] in 2017 and [[Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker]] in 2019.

Several animated series related to the main saga were also released. Among them [[Star Wars: Clone Wars]] for [[Cartoon Network]] in 2003, [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]] in 2008, [[Star Wars: Rebels]] in 2014 and [[Star Wars: Resistance]] in 2018.  

Two spin-off "Star Wars Anthology" films were released between each sequel film. The first Anthology film is called [[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]] and is set in the period of the Galactic Civil War of the original films. This new film premiered in late 2016. A film focusing on Han Solo called [[Solo: A Star Wars Story]] was released in 2018.

A live action net series called [[The Mandalorian]] and a video game called [[Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order]] were also released in late 2019.

h4. Movies

h5. Skywalker Saga

h6. Original trilogy
* [[Star Wars: A New Hope|Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope]]
* [[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back|Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back]]
* [[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi|Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi]]

h6. Prequel trilogy
* [[Star Wars: The Phantom Menace|Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace]]
* [[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones|Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones]]
* [[Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith|Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith]]

h6. Sequel trilogy
* [[Star Wars: The Force Awakens|Star Wars Episode VII - The Force Awakens]]
* [[Star Wars: The Last Jedi|Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi]]
* [[Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker|Star Wars Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker]]

h5. Anthology Movies
* [[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]
* [[Solo: A Star Wars Story]] 

h4. TV and Streaming Series
* [[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]
* [[Star Wars: Clone Wars]] 
* [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]
* [[Star Wars: Rebels]]
* [[Star Wars: Resistance]]
* [[Star Wars: The Bad Batch]]
* [[The Mandalorian]]
* [[Star Wars: Visions]]
* [[The Book of Boba Fett]]
* [[Obi-Wan Kenobi (disney+)|]]
* [[Star Wars: Ahsoka]]
* [[Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi]]
* [[Star Wars: The Acolyte]]

h4. Books and Comics
* [[Star Wars: Dark Empire]]
* [[Star Wars: Legacy]]
* [[Star Wars: leia princess of alderaan|Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan]]
* [[Star Wars Manga]]
* [[Star Wars: The High Republic]]

h4. Games
* [[Star Wars Episode I: Racer]]
* [[Star Wars: Empire at War]]
* [[Star Wars: Forces of Corruption]]
* [[Star Wars Imperial Assault]]
* [[Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order]]
* [[Star Wars Jedi: Survivor]]
* [[Star Wars Legion]]
* [[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]
* [[Star Wars: Republic Commando]]
* [[Star Wars: Squadrons]]
* [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]
* [[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]
* [[Tie Fighter (video game)|]]

h4. Characters

* [[Darth Vader]]
* [[Anakin Skywalker]]
* [[Boba Fett]]
* [[C-3PO]]
* [[Chewbacca]]
* [[Han Solo]]
* [[Lando Calrissian]]
* [[Luke Skywalker]]
* [[Obi-wan Kenobi]]
* [[Padme Amidala]]
* [[Palpatine]]
* [[Princess Leia]]
* [[R2-D2]]
* [[Yoda]]
* [[Ahsoka Tano]]
* [[Count Dooku]]
* [[Darth Maul]]
* [[General Grievous]]
* [[Gial Ackbar]]
* [[Jabba The Hutt]]
* [[Jango Fett]]
* [[Wicket]]
* [[Wilhuff Tarkin]]
* [[Rey (Star Wars)|]]
* [[BB-8]]
* [[Ben Solo]]
* [[Finn (Star Wars)|]]
* [[Kylo Ren]]
* [[Poe Dameron]]
* [[Amilyn Holdo]]
* [[Captain Phasma]]
* [[General Hux]]
* [[Lor San Tekka]]
* [[Maz Kanata]]
* [[Rose Tico]]
* [[Din Djarin]]
* [[Grogu]]
* [[AT-AT Pilot]]
* [[4-LOM]]
* [[Bossk]]
* [[Dengar]]
* [[IG-88]]
* [[Mara Jade]]
* [[Grand Admiral Thrawn]]
* [[Jaina Solo]]
* [[Mouse Droid]]
* [[Rebel Pilot]]
* [[Clone Trooper]]
* [[Stormtrooper]]
* [[Scout Trooper]]
* [[TIE Pilot]]

h4. Organizations and Groups
* [[Darksider_(Star_Wars)|Dark Side Organizations]]
** [[Sith]]
* [[First Order]] 
* [[Galactic Empire]]
* [[Rebel Alliance]]
* [[Jedi]]

h4. Vehicles
* [[A/SF-01 B-Wing]]
* [[AT-AT]]
* [[AT-ST]]
* [[AT-TE Walker]]
* [[A-Wing]]
** [[RZ-1 A-Wing]]
* [[CR-90 Corvette]]
* [[Death Star]]
* [[ETA-2 Actis]]
* [[MG-100 Starfortress SF-17]]
* [[Millennium Falcon]]
* [[Snowspeeder]]
* [[Star Destroyer]]
** [[Venator-class Star Destroyer]]
* [[TIE Bomber]]
* [[TIE Defender]]
* [[TIE Fighter]]
* [[TIE Interceptor]]
* [[U-Wing]]
* [[Upsilon-class Command Shuttle]]
* [[X-Wing]]
** [[T-65 X-Wing]]
** [[T-70 X-Wing]]
* [[Y-Wing]]

h4. Locations

* [[Geonosis]]
* [[Tatooine]]
** [[Mos Eisley]]
* [[Coruscant]]
* [[Hoth]]
* [[jakku_(star_wars)|Jakku]]
* [[Takodana]]
* [[Starkiller Base]]

h4. Memes
* [[For the Better Right? (Meme)]]
* [[i am your father (meme)]]
* [[it's over anakin i have the high ground (meme)]]


h4. Other Related tags
* [[Aurebesh]]

h4. See also
* [[GUNDAM]] - Probably its closest Japanese equivalent given its popularity and influence.
* [[Star Trek]] - Another highly popular science fiction franchise, due to this fact they have always been considered rivals by the fandoms.
* [[Juusenki L-Gaim]] - A 1984 anime heavily influenced by SW.
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