Badge Art For 'Star Wars' Celebration Japan Revealed
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With Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 just under two months away, the final nine badge art pieces have finally been revealed! Designed in the traditional Japanese ukiyo-e style, the 17 badge designs feature a variety of characters and iconic Star Wars moments. They were designed by Japanese artist TAKUMI. The artist has worked with Lucasfilm in the past, creating promotional art for season three of The Mandalorian.
TAKUMI explained the background of his artistic approach: “The appeal of Star Wars is multifaceted. It’s a grand narrative about the fight for freedom in the galaxy, but it’s also a collection of personal love stories and a mystical fable featuring the Force, creatures, and various planets. Ukiyo-e is all about storytelling, as is the Star Wars universe.”
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The artist had to make key creative decisions while interpreting the iconic characters in the ukiyo-e style. He explained, “This process required blending them with aspects of traditional Japanese clothing, decorations, armor, and weaponry, and determining the right level of modification. It was a challenging task, but once the ideal style was achieved, it was immensely rewarding.” The resulting art is unique yet perfectly recognizable.
Small floral details build the overall image of each badge. TAKUMI explained the motives behind some of the details: “While not every flower or plant has a specific meaning, I chose certain motifs based on how well they matched the character’s theme color or traits. In some cases, I also drew connections between the character’s background or story and the symbolic meanings of the motifs.”
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TAKUMI wrapped his comments up with his hopes for the art and its reception: “I poured my heart into these pieces with pure love, respect and appreciation. I hope fans will enjoy the fusion of the Star Wars universe with traditional Japanese culture. Ukiyo-e has always had an aspect of bringing joy and light to people’s lives throughout the ages, so my sincere hope is that my art becomes a cherished part of fans’ memories of the Celebration.”
Star Wars Celebration is a fan-focused convention centered around the expansive Star Wars universe. From special looks at upcoming projects to exciting news and updates, there is lots of content to look forward to. The 2025 edition will be hosted in Japan at the Makuhari Messe from April 18-21. Tickets are currently on sale, but stock is quickly running low.
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