Credit: LucasfilmA few years ago, most Star Wars fans had probably only heard of Ahsoka Tano.
Now, thanks to the live-action series Ahsoka (2023) on Disney+, those previously unfamiliar with the Togruta Jedi have probably since discovered the animated shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 — 2020) and Star Wars: Rebels (2014 — 2018).
As such, Ahsoka Tano, played by Ashley Eckstein in animation and Rosario Dawson in live action, is now almost a household name. After all, the two actresses who play her have collectively made numerous appearances since the beloved character’s inception in 2008.
So, here are all of Ahsoka’s appearances in Star Wars films, television shows, and novels ranked from worst to best.
Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker
You might be wondering why Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is on this list, but Ahsoka does appear in the film. During the scene where Rey (Daisy Ridley) hears the voices of dead Jedi, you can hear Ashley Eckstein’s Ahsoka say, “Rey.”
It’s not much of a cameo, but for fans who were unaware, we couldn’t not mention this awesome little piece of Ahsoka Tano trivia. Alas, this “appearance” makes it to the bottom simply because it isn’t much of one, and you don’t even get to see Ahsoka’s Force Ghost.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 Film)
Even the most diehard Ahsoka Tano fans didn’t like the character when she first appeared in the theatrical film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008). But, let it be said that there was nothing wrong with the incredibly talented Ashley Eckstein’s performance.
Ahsoka simply didn’t stick the landing when she first appeared as Anakin Skywalker’s annoying, bratty, and snarky padawan. However, it didn’t take long for fans to warm to her as she underwent significant improvements in the animated show of the same name.
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“Ahsoka” by EK Johnston
It’s always tricky to measure a piece of literature against an animated show or a live-action show. Still, you can’t rank all the Ahsoka Tano appearances (video games not included) without mentioning a novel that’s dedicated to the character in its entirety.
“Ahsoka” (2016) by EK Johnston is an enjoyable read for fans of the character. It can hardly be described as the most eventful book, but if you’re looking for more insight into Ahsoka’s character and her grief in the years that follow the tragic Clone Wars, look no further.
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The Mandalorian Season 2
Ahsoka Tano made her first live-action appearance in The Mandalorian Season 2’s “Chapter 13: The Jedi”. Rosario Dawson brought the character to life and took over from Ashley Eckstein (although Eckstein continues to voice Ahsoka in animation).
Fans were delighted to see a brand-new portrayal of Ahsoka. And though it was a difficult adjustment to see the jarring transition from animation to live action, especially as Ahsoka is a lot older in The Mandalorian, Dawson brought plenty of nuance to the Togruta Jedi.
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The Book of Boba Fett
Rosario Dawson returned as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian spinoff The Book of Boba Fett (2021), in the episode “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger”. She appears alongside Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and Grogu.
She doesn’t get much screen time in the episode, but we see a much lighter side to Ahsoka that was perhaps missing in The Mandalorian Season 2. It was also exciting to see her interact with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the son of her master, Anakin Skywalker.
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Ahsoka — Rosario Dawson
The only reason we’ve decided to rank Rosario Dawson’s appearance as Ahsoka Tano in the live-action Disney+ series above her appearances in The Mandalorian Season 2 and The Book of Boba Fett is because, of course, she simply has a lot more screentime.
Otherwise, if we’re being completely honest, Ahsoka does seem a little flat in the show (which is obviously due to how she’s being directed). Where’s the excitable, energetic, and quippy character we all know and love? Such a disappointment.
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Ahsoka — Ariana Greenblatt
It was a delight to see a young Ahsoka Tano in live action for the first time. After entering the World Between Worlds, Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) suddenly finds herself back in the Clone Wars alongside Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen).
This time, however, she’s played by Barbie (2023) actress Ariana Greenblatt, who manages to capture Ahsoka’s essence perfectly. The only problem with Greenblatt’s performance is that it makes Dawson’s look even more monotone by comparison.
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Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
We’re now back in Ashley Eckstein territory (not that we think there’s anything wrong with Rosario Dawson, but most fans, if not all, will agree that Eckstein is the superior version of Ahsoka Tano). So, let’s start with Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017 — 2018).
If you’re looking for an animated Star Wars show to sink your teeth into, you won’t find it here. But if you’re after fun little shorts that put some of the best female characters from the faraway galaxy — including Ahsoka — front and center, you can’t go too wrong.
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Star Wars: Rebels
Ashley Eckstein’s Ahsoka Tano returns in Star Wars: Rebels, joining the titular characters, Ezra Bridger (Taylor Gray), Sabine Wren (Tiya Sircar), Kanan Jarrus (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Hera Syndulla (Vanessa Marshall), Zeb Orrelios (Steve Blum), and Chopper (Dave Filoni).
Rebels gives us some of the most iconic Ahsoka Tano appearances, from her lightsaber duel against Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (Matt Lanter/James Earl Jones) to her time in the World Between Worlds, which has since been revisited in the live-action series, Ahsoka.
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Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
Fans were delighted to learn that Star Wars: The Clone Wars would be getting a follow-up with Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022), which doesn’t just adopt the same animation style as the flagship animated series, but also focuses on two iconic Clone Wars characters.
Though there are only six episodes in total, three are dedicated to Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein): one covers her life as a baby on her home world, Shili; the second is an abridged version of the “Ahsoka” novel; and the third details her time training in the Clone Wars.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars (the Series)
Of course we saved the very best for last: The Clone Wars animated series (not to be confused with the 2D animated series of the same name, which is also awesome in its own right). The long-running show is perhaps the most epic Star Wars has ever been.
Focusing specifically on Ahsoka Tano, though, who has quite a compelling arc across the seven seasons, she has become the face and figurehead of The Clone Wars. Despite getting off to a rocky start with fans, she’s now one of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever.
All the above Star Wars movies and television shows are now streaming on Disney+.
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