Over the years, the reputation of theStar Warsfandom has only seemed to get worse and worse.

Nothing, however, compares to what I learned about the fandom atStar Wars Celebration Japan this year.

In fact, it gave me a lot more hope for this fandom.

Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049 Next to The Mandalorian

In the Celebration space, these characters and properties received their due love and credit.

Star Wars Celebration revealed so much of what is in store for us.

Today, we break down all the best news we learned.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi holding his green lightsaber in front of a blue image showing Darth Vader’s helmet

It’s all pure love and passion for the franchise on display at Celebration.

The onlineStar Warsfandom as a whole isn’t bad.

Instead, everyone unites to celebrate the things they love.

Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars in the center, with Jacen Solo wielding a green lightsaber on the left and Grogu on the right.

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