One of the most anticipated Star Wars series on Disney Plus is Ahsoka, which will follow the adventures of former Jedi Ahsoka Tano, confirmed by Rosario Dawson.
The show is expected to feature a number of notable characters from the Star Wars universe, including several characters from the Star Wars Rebels animated series.
However, there is a character that has long been rumored to appear on the show but has yet to be officially confirmed by Lucasfilm. That character is none other than Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka's former master and friend, who joined the dark side and became Sith Lord Darth Vader.
Speculation about Anakin's involvement with Ahsoka has been fueled by various leaks and hints, including from Dawson himself, who revealed that Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin on the show. Christensen has been confirmed to return as Vader in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, so it makes sense if he also appears in Ahsoka, either in flashbacks or as an alter ego. Her Sith.
But Lucasfilm has remained silent on the matter, leaving fans wondering if Anakin will actually appear on the show.
Now, new evidence seems to suggest that Anakin's appearance in Ahsoka is more than just a rumor.
A Reddit user named Alcida-Auka posted a screenshot of the Amazon listing for the new Ahsoka merchandise, which includes an introduction mentioning Anakin as one of the prominent figures on the merchandise. "Stop looking for fashion help in places all over Alderaan! Add some quirky style to your wardrobe with some truly epic Mid-War t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies! Officially licensed Take you to a galaxy far, far away with exciting new skins featuring Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Anakin Skywalker, Mon Mothma, and all the Star Wars characters your favorite star, Ahsoka!
The introduction seems to be a clear confirmation that Anakin will be part of the Ahsoka series, as all the other characters listed have been officially announced to be in the series. Of course, that could also be a mistake or a general allusion to a popular Star Wars character, but that seems unlikely given the setting and previous leaks.
Notably, the introduction seems to have been changed, removing Anakin's name. But it can also be seen as an attempt to cover up the slippage.
Anakin's influence on Ahsoka
Anakin's presence on Ahsoka would be relevant and meaningful, as he was a major influence and mentor to Ahsoka when she was a young Jedi. They fought together in the Clone Wars and developed a strong friendship and loyalty. This bond was tested when Anakin fell to the dark side and became Vader, but it was not completely severed. Ahsoka and Vader go head-to-head in Star Wars Rebels, but there's still much to discover about their relationship. In addition, Dawson and Christensen have a history of being classmates at drama school.
Lucasfilm has yet to confirm or deny Anakin's appearance on Ahsoka.
