AlthoughGroguis still widely considered the cutestStar Warscharacter, these 10 characters fromStar Wars’movies and TV showsgive even ‘Baby Yoda’ a run for his money. It wasn’t until season 2 ofThe Mandalorianthat Grogu’s true name was revealed, when Ahsoka Tano was able to communicate with him in a way Din Djarin could not. Until that point, Grogu had simply been called ‘The Child’ inThe Mandalorianand Baby Yoda by the fanbase.
Even without a formal name, Grogu captured audiences' hearts with his large eyes and ears and his baby-like mannerisms (although he is actually 50 years old; beingYoda’s species, he ages differently than a human). Grogu still seems to hold the crown of cutestStar Warscharacter, but there are numerous adorable creatures, such as Ewoks and Porgs, in the franchise. Outside of entire species inStar Wars,these 10 characters from acrosstheStar Warstimelineare some of the biggest competition for Baby Yoda, in no particular order.
BB-8
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
BB-8 may not be cute and cuddly in the way that some otherStar Warscharacters are, Grogu included, buthe is nevertheless one of the franchise’s most adorable characters. Like many droids, such as the iconic R2-D2, BB-8 has a shocking amount of personality and expressiveness. This is part of what makes him such a preciousStar Warscharacter. He has an almost childlike wonder about him at times, even as he has his sassy moments, just as R2-D2 does.
BB-8’s characterization is also part of what necessitates his inclusion on this list. Beyond just looking adorable—although his design is also quite unique and part of what makes him one of the cuterStar Warscharacters—BB-8 is incredibly loyal. He first shows this loyalty to Poe Dameron, but that ultimately transfers to and is shared by Rey as well, after she saves him inStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
Nix
First Appeared In: Star Wars Outlaws
Although Nix may have a slightly spider-like appearance because of his legs, he is still one of the cutest characters inStar Wars.Nix is a merqaal and was introduced in the video gameStar Wars Outlaws. In the game, he belonged to Kay Vess, a thief living during the Imperial Era.
Although Nix may have a slightly spider-like appearance because of his legs, he is still one of the cutest characters inStar Wars.
Unlike BB-8, Nix is the type of fluffy small character that would typically be associated with an adorable creature, and Nix certainly fits the bill. Like BB-8, however, Nix’s place on this list goes beyond just his appearance. Yes, Nix is cute, but he was also fiercely loyal and protected Kay when she needed it. In fact, his disposition could change quite quickly when she was in trouble and needed his help. This, in addition to Nix’s fluffiness and large eyes, make him one of the most adorable characters.
Murley
First Appeared In: Ahsoka
Although loth-cats were not new inAhsoka, as they had also been seen inStar Wars Rebels,Sabine Wren’s loth-cat inAhsoka, Murley, is one of the most adorable characters in all ofStar Wars. Loth-cats are cute regardless, but getting to see one so up close and personal in live-action, especially interacting with Sabine, made it all the better. Murley’s disposition, which seemed to be sweet and playful, also made him all the more charming.
This loth-cat, native to Lothal (Ezra’s homeworld), was another way for Sabine to feel close to Ezra, even long after he had gone missing.
There was also a deeper meaning to Murley that earns him a spot on this list. It was clear, based on Sabine keeping and continuing to listen to his last message, that she never truly let go of Ezra Bridger and thought of him often—perhaps every day. This loth-cat, native to Lothal (Ezra’s homeworld), was another way for Sabine to feel close to Ezra, even long after he had gone missing. WithAhsokaseason 2 coming, but Sabine trapped on Peridea, it will be interesting to see if Murley makes an appearance.
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Wim
First Appeared In: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,Star Wars’newest TV show, has proven to be absolutely brilliant, even with just three episodes released so far.The cast ofSkeleton Crewprimarily comprises children, and they all seem perfectly suited to their characters. In the first two episodes ofSkeleton Crew, one of these children, Wim, seemed to be the protagonist, as most events were seen through his eyes. While that shifted slightly in episode 3, Wim is nevertheless a key character, and he has proven to be a great addition toStar Warsalready.
One of the most adorable moments in all ofSkeleton Crewthus far occurred in episode 1, when Wim and his best friend, Neel, pulled out toy lightsaber hilts and pretended to have a lightsaber battle. This was an incredible moment inStar Warsand is perhaps the closest the franchise has come to ‘real life’ in its nearly 50 years. Wim has also proven to be full of hope and ideals about the Jedi and adventure, which makes him all the more endearing.
KB
KB is yet another of the new kids introduced inSkeleton Crew, and like Wim, she has already been shown to be a great character. KB seems to be the sharpest of the group thus far, so while she is a bit quieter than the rest, this is likely because she is always in the background, thinking. She is also quick to realize that Jude Law’s mysterious character Jod Na Nawood, aka Crimson Jack, likely isn’t who he says he is—specifically, he probably isn’t a Jedi.
Little is known about KB at this point, although her parents did voice concerns about her being lost because of an unknown medical condition. Whether that relates to the headpiece she wears isn’t quite clear. More is undoubtedly to come for this character and for the rest of theSkeleton Crewkids, as 5 episodes remain.
Fern
Fern is another of the four mainSkeleton Crewkids, and while Wim seemed to be the protagonist and KB seems to be the brains,Fern has established herself as a clear leader in the group. This became most clear when she tricked the pirate droid, SM-33, into believing she was the new captain. In fact, Fern is an apparentLeia replacement inStar Wars, both because of her leadership and because of her spunky, at times sarcastic attitude.
That aspect of her personality doesn’t mean Fern doesn’t act like a kid though. On the contrary, Fern, like the rest of theSkeleton Crewkids, acts more like a kid than most other children have inStar Wars. In what was arguably the cutestSkeleton Crewmoment with Fern thus far, in episode 3, Fern insisted that she wasn’t even tired when Jod Na Nawood told her to go to sleep, and in the next scene, she was shown completely asleep—another example ofSkeleton Crewfeeling more like real life.
Young Anakin
First Appeared In: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Warsshocked everyone whenStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menaceintroduced prequel trilogy era Anakin Skywalker not as an already evil young man or perhaps even a teenager but instead as an innocent young boy. While that decision became one of the majorcomplaints about the prequel trilogyand remains controversial in the franchise, young Anakin Skywalker is adorable. Many of Anakin’s lines fromThe Phantom Menacehave been and continue to be mocked, but they reflect the child he truly was.
Beyond just being a child, though, young Anakin was a particularly sweet character who very clearly wanted to help those around him, be it his mother or strangers he had only just met. In the end,that only made Anakin’s fall all the more painful, as audiences got to see how innocently he had begun. Nevertheless, this young version of Anakin Skywalker is one ofStar Wars’most adorable characters, even with his eventual turn to Darth Vader.
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Young Luke
First Appeared In: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Following in his father’s footsteps, young Luke Skywalker fromObi-Wan Kenobiis also one ofStar Wars’most adorable characters.Obi-Wan Kenobiwas a surprise, but a delightful one, as it had seemed as thoughStar Warshad closed the book on this period in theStar Warstimeline. Instead,Obi-Wan Kenobirevealed what Obi-Wan’s life on Tatooine looked like and got to bring 10-year-old Luke Skywalker to life for the first time.
Unsurprisingly, given who he grows into, young Luke Skywalker was shown to be kind, brave, and playful. In a moment that both showed his personality and foreshadowedA New Hope, Luke played atop the Lars' home inObi-Wan Kenobi, pretending to be a pilot. Like many of the scenes inSkeleton Crew, this was a precious moment showing Luke acting like a true child. In the show’s finale, however, Luke also proved his bravery, following Aunt Beru’s instructions to run when Reva came seeking revenge on Anakin Skywalker.
Young Leia
Like Luke, young Leia was introduced inObi-Wan Kenobi, and she shockingly became the focus of the show, although her involvement had originally not been known. In the show, young Leia proved to easily be one of the most adorable characters in all ofStar Wars. Leia was perfectly cast, mirroring Carrie Fisher’s kindness while also capturing her wit and fierceness.
Leia was somehow perfectly cast, mirroring Carrie Fisher’s kindness while also capturing her wit and fierceness.
What added to this was the relationship between Leia and Obi-Wan.Obi-Wan Kenobiconfirmed that Obi-Wan and Leia had gotten to know each other well beforeA New Hope, and their dynamic was truly precious to watch. Young Leia had strong similarities to both Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, which led to a number of very sweet (and funny) interactions between Leia and Obi-Wan in the show. However, Leia was also excellent on her own, consistently revealing her bravery, compassion, and sass throughoutObi-Wan Kenobi.
Neel
Finally,Skeleton Crew’sNeel is absolutely one of the most adorable characters inStar Wars. Like all four of the show’s kids, Neel behaves in ways that make him seem authentically like a child, including by engaging in a pretend lightsaber battle with Wim. Neel’s unique appearance has also been a factor in this, as he looks almost like a small elephant, which many viewers have found quite cute.
Neel’s personality also contributes to his inclusion on this list, though, as he has already shown that he is a good friend, a kind older sibling, and a person who wants to do the right thing. Surely, the last five episodes ofSkeleton Crewwill only reveal that much more about Neel’s characterization, likely endearing audiences to him all the more. While no one inStar Warsmay ever truly bestGroguas the franchise’s cutest character, these 10 adorable characters do come close.
