Kenobi Show Means Obi-Wan & Vader Equal A Huge Star Wars Canon Record

Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi means both its eponymous character and Darth Vader will equal an impressive Star Wars record.

[{"selector":"#anim-3ed48670-2c19-4a03-b197-35b514a4ab5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.302884270022458%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-63698c5e-85e6-4e93-9e83-3f8e21b1ca43","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-367b7377-ba1f-4c15-ad94-f05d2e80deaf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.92064%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] which gives Obi-Wan and Darth Vader a rematch set between the Star Wars prequels and the original trilogy and adds even more depth to their already storied history.

[{"selector":"#anim-5829bc56-751f-4a52-9992-3bf4d0132666 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-61.886682469462265%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-763c9a21-12bd-4dbe-ac5b-b39a7c173ad2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.87342%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1dee0123-5190-49c3-aa07-7c0bf7437866","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(-180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] The fates of Obi-Wan and Vader have been entwined since 1977, so it's understandable the Disney era would look to continue things in some way.

[{"selector":"#anim-135e3f7b-7cd2-4207-bef9-1b384e82b1c9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(13.148108988369152%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3472af2-bc6f-4ddb-80bb-24a7231876f5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-739e44d2-2457-4ec9-9dba-90329a53877e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(115.28663%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Few relationships in Star Wars are as fleshed out as Obi-Wan and Vader's, from the first tantalizing hint of backstory with

[{"selector":"#anim-6a6234dc-22e2-4d61-87ea-a7e75832207d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.765886356223913%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93173ca3-3070-4b6f-bd02-550c6344ae66","keyframes":[{"transform":"rotate(-540deg) scale(0.1)","opacity":0},{"transform":"none","opacity":1}],"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both","iterations":1}] the former's mention of fighting alongside Luke Skywalker's father in the Clone Wars, to seeing it being realized in that TV show.

[{"selector":"#anim-88c58e87-a028-49a5-a17f-b48fdfa8b78b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.937499914669296%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c63d514e-0bb2-4664-bdab-bfb8546909c0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(114.87342%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb50b487-6678-45ab-a442-695de3010bdc","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] They span prequels, originals, and even have their influence and legacy felt in the sequels; from George Lucas to Disney, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader remain integral to the fabric of Star Wars.

[{"selector":"#anim-f7dcd8e7-2c6d-4a41-90ff-47c5ea05961f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.87342%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-144f0180-b55b-4994-abe7-0a029c8b8556","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9c531306-0c02-4f53-a4a0-d1959708df97","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] With so many upcoming Star Wars TV shows, then there'll be further opportunities for others to join the list and add to the record after Obi-Wan Kenobi.

[{"selector":"#anim-9bb9cdb9-d9ec-470c-aedf-4419b3d8bf0b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.33580482586109%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a9dd7ca5-b3b8-481e-9a41-1e8322632c84","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7eecd5c7-0e42-4920-8b7b-9c0c78bfe09f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] But even with others matching it, few can claim the same kind of indelible legacy as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader.