Star Wars: New Lightsaber Manga Ties into Canon Sequels

Lucasfilm has unveiled the new manga series, Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber, set within the Sequel Trilogy era. This upcoming canon story occurs between Episodes VIII and IX, featuring a young tinkerer named Nioka, who journeys to become a Jedi while idolizing Luke Skywalker. The plot thickens as Nioka discovers a genuine lightsaber in the remnants of a High Republic ship, leading to conflicts with others who also covet the weapon. While details remain sparse, further information is expected at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan.

This manga series is notable as it adds to the Star Wars canon during a time when new stories from the Sequel Trilogy era have been limited, following the mixed reception of the films. It also highlights Lucasfilm's commitment to expanding the lore through various media, including manga adaptations of existing tales and fresh narratives.

Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber follows a character named Nioka, who seeks to become a Jedi inspired by Luke Skywalker after finding a real lightsaber in an ancient ship's ruins, while facing off against others with sinister motives who also want the weapon.