Still, the biggest challenge Ahsoka faces is simpler: How to build a new Star Wars series that longtime fans will love without leaving newcomers in the dust. Ahsoka first surfaced in the animated movie Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as an aspiring padawan bringing a message to legendary Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and his own padawan, Anakin Skywalker. But even though Star Wars nerds have watched Ahsoka grow up onscreen, participating in pivotal moments to become a beloved character, for other fans who haven't watched those series, she still needs a bit of an introduction.