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Anakin Skywalker Outshines Darth Vader in Popularity Surge

10/24/2025

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Anakin Skywalker has surpassed Darth Vader in popularity within the Star Wars franchise, according to Google Trends.
Anakin has trended higher for decades, largely due to nostalgia from the prequel trilogy.
Future Star Wars projects, including the Ahsoka series, will focus on Anakin, highlighting his significance in the franchise.
As a result, Anakin Skywalker is now more prominent than Darth Vader in the current Star Wars narrative.

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Story summary

Anakin Skywalker has surpassed Darth Vader in popularity within the Star Wars franchise, according to Google Trends.
Anakin has trended higher for decades, largely due to nostalgia from the prequel trilogy.
Future Star Wars projects, including the Ahsoka series, will focus on Anakin, highlighting his significance in the franchise.
As a result, Anakin Skywalker is now more prominent than Darth Vader in the current Star Wars narrative.