To commemorate the release of "The Mandalorian and Glogoo," the first Star Wars film in seven years, an "inspired art" piece of artwork featuring the Mandalorian and Glogoo, drawn by Hajime Isayama, the manga artist known for the popular manga "Attack on Titan ," has been unveiled. Comments have also been provided by George Morikawa of " Hajime no Ippo ," Ito Ogure for "Air Gear" and " Kaijin Fugeki ," Ken Wakui of " Tokyo Revengers, " and Atsushi Fire Force."
Isayama's "inspired art" depicts the Mandalorian facing battle while holding Glogoo as if he were his own child. The image of the Mandalorian soaring through the air using wires is reminiscent of the Vertical Maneuvering Equipment from "Attack on Titan." Isayama also provided a handwritten comment, saying, "My first encounter with Star Wars was when I was shown episodes 6, 5, and 4 in that order during a homestay in Idaho. The contrast between the inorganic spaceship and the biological smell of mold and dust that permeated it was what gave me a sense of the reality of life, and that's what Star Wars meant to me. Above all, Glogoo is just too cute."
Along with an illustration of a cute Glogu, Morikawa revealed that she always watches the latest Star Wars movie in theaters, saying, "The hyperspace in Star Wars gave me the shocking feeling of being sucked into the screen. Since then, I've always gone to the theater expecting something to happen, and I've been stimulated every time." She added, "For some reason, the stories of people in far-off parts of the galaxy feel close to me. I expect that will be the case with the Mandalorian and Glogu as well."
Along with an illustration of himself wearing a Mandalorian mask, Ohgure said, "What attracted me to Star Wars as a child was the dizzyingly innovative and fascinating swarm of mechs packed into the screen." He reminisced about his boyhood, captivated by lightsabers and X-wings, and confessed that the impact he received as a child continues to bind him even now as a manga artist, and that he can find the shadow of this great work in many of his own works. He added, "I envy the children who will be encountering Star Wars, and science fiction in general, for the first time with 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogoo'."
Wakui wrote with great enthusiasm, "The latest Star Wars movie!!! I was captivated by Obi-Wan and Luke, I cried at Obi-Wan and Anakin, and my heart was warmed by Yoda and Luke. And the Mandalorian and Glogu!!! The master-apprentice relationship is the epitome of Star Wars!!"
Okubo commented, "I absolutely love lightsabers! Looking back, I think it might be because of blue lightsabers that I started to think that anything that glows blue looks cool! I'm of course rooting for Glogoo as he follows the Mandalorian path, but I'd also love to see Glogoo wielding a green lightsaber someday!"
"The Mandalorian and Glogu" follows the Mandalorian, a solitary bounty hunter who adheres to strict rules and completes every job perfectly under the motto "Our Way," and Glogu, a mischievous and gluttonous creature with immense Force powers, as they face a surprising destiny to prevent a new war that seeks to restore the Empire in a galaxy that has become a lawless wasteland after the death of Darth Vader. Directed by Jon Favreau. Released simultaneously in the US and Japan on May 22nd.
