Savior, Conqueror, Hero, Villain, you are all these things, Revan, and yet you are nothing. The greatest thing about Star Wars is that it teaches us we are an infinite well of power and the greatest destroyer of all. We are all these things, and yet we are nothing. We fear ourselves, so we are dust. Power is in destruction, creation, love, hatred, anger, agony, pain, suffering, acceptance.
For clarification to those who think Anakin and Vader are different people: Anakin and Vader being different is part of the lie. It's what Anakin tells himself (to cope), what Obi-Wan tells himself, and what Palpatine tells Anakin. "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker, I did." "He ceased to be Anakin Skywalker and became Darth Vader." "The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi." It's only Luke who refuses to accept the lie and continues to call him father and Anakin. This is partly what leads to Anakins redemption. "You were right about me."
Exactly. That's the point. Redemption is for everyone. This "different personalities" theory only cheapers the message and turns Anakin in a saint who was always the victim. That's not the point of the story.
@@clarkzinhoright, which is why it makes more sense for Force Ghost Anakin to display as Sebastian Shaw and not Hayden. The only benefit of it being Hayden is that it connected the PT to the OT. That’s about it. Other than that, it doesn’t make much sense for it to be Hayden.
Vader has been the number one villain in almost all rankings. Even got a book about heroes and villains and Vader always pops up at number one. The book was the Empire Magazine. Vader is the number one all time villain
@@drd444Just a bunch of nerds who always cry if things doesnt go their way. They are the reason why george sold star wars to disney. They will deny this and will tell that george only likes money. 😂
@dejavudeckard Well, many agree he's a great visionary, but the OG Trilogy wasn't done by him alone, and he had more conflicting ideas to bounce off of. The Prequel Trilogy, not so much. Which is why, despite a great concept, it wasn't executed in the best way
@@thalmoragent9344 Lucas himself admitted this. He pretty much said there was nobody who would challange any of his ideas for the prequels. They just went along with anything he said. That is rarely a good thing.
Luke's story is the story of being Anakin Skywalker's son. Therefore Star Wars is Anakin's story. Even in the TV shows, we are seeing the after effects of Anakin, whether it is as remote as what a humble bounty hunter lives with, with the child who was displaced from his home by Order 66 and Anakin marching on the Temple, the after effects on clones, surviving Jedi, Rebels, Obi-Wan's trauma, Ahsoka's trauma and Anakin's spirit helping her get past it, or even Kylo Ren being twisted to idolise Vader.
Yeah he was really trying to do what’s right when he slaughtered all the younglings then hunted and killed hundreds of Jedi and thousands of innocent people for the next 25 years… 🤣🤣🤣
@@Nick9Threeone does horrible attrocities if he believes it will lead to salvation. Thats the key part. Everyone thinks they are the good guys. Living with the horrors we make, is what shapes us. Is what shaped him. If you dont get this, then you are lost.
I was just thinking the same thing , that meme . But finally anakin got his glory in asokha only more to come now , wish we could’ve had a better Obi wan show , they fucked so much up in that season
Born in 89, watched the OG Triogy alot growing up, seen Ep. 3 in theatres, and absolutely love the story of Anakain/Vader currently trying. This video is on repeat.
'89 were just 6 years seperate but I can relate seen prequel trilogyheck watched them theaters so I was lucky (wish to see the original trilogy well 1 out of 3).
One of the best cinematic characters of all time. Played by the underrated Hayden Christensen. I don’t care what anyone says- nobody could’ve played that part any better than Hayden and he was tailor made for the role!
I completely agree with you and it is unfortunate that he never received the accolades that he deserved. Fortunately, time has healed with redemption, and he is deserving of the praise and acknowledgment for his brilliant performance, bringing Anakin and Darth to life.
Anakin Skywalker is the GOAT of Star Wars. He’s the pure definition of Light and Dark. He’s lost way too much in his life: Qui Gon, his mom, Ahsoka leaving, his wife. The Jedi never understood his feelings and everything took a toll on him and made him go down a path that would change him for 20 years.
That's a hell of a stretch. It's entertaining and compelling, but also very basic, uncomplicated and digestible. Good man has good reason but does bad things, bad man has bad reasons and does bad things, bad man has good reasons and does a good thing. That's part of the reason why it's so loved by kids and adults alive, but Anakin's arc, while competent, is just a very typical fall and redemption story - nothing groundbreaking at all.
@@mateuszjokiel2813although it’s nothing revolutionary the complexities of his character make it special. Also the classic structures are classics for a reason.
@@mateuszjokiel2813 just because Anakin is the typical fallen angel archetype story doesn't mean it's not good it's a damn good execution and take on the story there has been far FAR worse "hey look now im the bad guy" stories case in point game of thrones daenereys
@@mateuszjokiel2813It doesnt have to be new or ground breaking to be one of the best story arcs. Last of Us followed a simply story of a man and a little girl and him coming to view her like a daughter, yet it is one of the best story games because of how it was told. Everything that could be said or told has already been done already, its about how you tell a story.
This is so huge, and arguably the best up to date Anakin Skywalker edit. Completely catches his divine role, that Ahsoka series built too. I only missed some old Ben Kenobi footage or a cut where Kenobi flashback Anakin hits ObiWans saber with anger, but otherwise it was 99%!
5:28 This part hits different, it’s like when Palpatine is offering Anakin a whole new personality for him to join the dark side, at the same time, Obi Wan and Ashoka are trying to bring him back to the light side, by calling his name, in a desperate attempt to save him. But after failing, Palpating gives him a new name and identity, mentally gaslighting him into believing that Anakin Skywalker is not within him anymore.
I hope Hayden Christensen sees this. Such a good edit, captures perfectly the complexity and inner conflict Anakin struggles with, along with this role as the chosen one. I love the bit where we see broken mask Vader while Luke says "I am a Jedi, like my father before me.". I actually teared up at that moment.
Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader are as intertwined as the strands of one's very DNA. That was what Ahsoka Tano failed to understand, and needed to understand to move on and LIVE. It was what Obi-Wan Kenobi failed to understand and caused his death. This is what Luke Skywalker saw and understood and saved Anakin's soul. Luke and Rey are both correct: a Jedi was responsible for the creation and training of Darth Vader, and it was a Jedi who saved him. And that Jedi, wasn't Luke Skywalker. And it wasn't Obi-Wan's fault either. It was Anakin. All. Anakin. Because you can't help someone who doesn't want it. Anakin chose to save his son, and in doing so, saved his soul, and redeemed himself. No one TOLD him to do that. Luke BEGGED for salvation from the pain, but didn't tell his father to save him. Anakin made that choice himself. Just as he made the choice all those years ago, to become a Sith.
Except he was crying out for help time and time again from the Jedi elders in the Jedi council. Reading the novelization of the prequels and the comics might help you understand the full picture because he did basically ask for help many times of which the Jedi order had many opportunity to help conquer his demons with therapy and suitable mentorship and sound guidance to finally feel from his childhood wounds/wounds of his youth/lost innocence due to being born into slavery and being enslaved until he won his freedom in a pod racing competition at the tender age of 9. He was also doomed from the start because he was bound to the will of the Force itself. Plus exposure to slavery early on in your life during your formative years is bound to mess you up/set you up to fall/fail.
2:45 "Where is Padme?" and then you show Luke, who had Padme's spirit ("There is good in him" - ROTS/"There is still good in him" - ROTJ) DUDE I HAVE CHILLS 🤯❤️🔥 Your edit deserves ALL the awards 🏆
@2:36 is fantastic level editing. Saying Ahsoka leaving Anakin is partially what made him to Vader, but conveying it through her walking down the steps he marched up is just brilliant on so many levels
the start was incredible i edit videos myself so i know what is easy and hard and the is soo hard to do, you need the sound effects and the right clips and this guy perfected everything in this video
I love it when it says “if there is to be balance you Shall be known as darth vader”. As The Jedi had lost their way , for there to be balance he had to wipe Everything and only leave His son who was somewhat of a neutral force user at The end of rotj. For him to fulfill The prophecy , Anakin had to become vader.
"I am what you made me" hits so hard. I believe it wasn't directed only at Obi Wan, but the entire Jedi council and the way they did things. In my opinion, the episode in TCW where Obi Wan fakes his own death was reason enough for Anakin become who he does, that was so twisted and wrong, let alone all the other things. All Anakin wanted was for them to trust him, and they never really did.
It also shows an interesting contradiction in Anakin at that point. It is also why I never bought into the "Anakin and Vader are different people" shtick some fans are still so adamant about. He is aware that the Council had wronged him and Palpatine had manipulated him by exploiting every emotion he had ever felt, and that is why he has become such a twisted man. A horribly unhealthy upbringing, bad treatment by his peers and a particularly persistent predatory relationship have all made him this way. He clearly feels a great deal of resentment for all of that. These factors were also entirely outside of Anakin's control. His actions are his choice but the circumstances of his youth are not. I am certain that, had he the opportunity, he probably would not have elected to spend his best years fighting a cruel war started by his abuser, for an organisation he felt wronged by at every step of the way. But that choice was not given to him and he resents that, also. According to my interpretation, that is a big part of the reason why he considers his past self weak. Sure, he could not save his mother and wife from death, but there is clearly more to him than that. Taking a look at some other quotes of Vader's, he says things like "Anakin Skywalker was weak; I destroyed him," "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker; I did" constantly. That is clearly not true, he is, after all, standing right there with all the memories and pains of before, and there is still the good of his past hidden within. However, he needs it to be true. He needs this one choice to be his and his alone - to shut the good in him out, to give in to his inner deamons, finally unshackle his passions. He needs it because otherwise, he has no agency. He is still nothing more than a piece of fabric, flapping around in any direction the wind blows, playing to someone else's with no choice in the matter - just as he had been as a Jedi. And he deplores that.
I broke down to this , and one who suffers from ptsd, depression, extreme anxiety, the words spoke ring true from Anakin. It tears at me as the light shines dimmer but yet there. Sometimes it feels as if everyone is against you. I had two mothers, one gave me up for a better life and the other gave me up for who I was as a child. All others suffering from this know you aren't alone, be brave and don't look back.. don't look back. It's not worth it. Keep the light and dark and use it as if it gives you strength to move forward to prove those wrong. To be better them those who look down on you. If you do stop fighting you will die.
There just isn't a better fictional character than Anakin Skywalker. A man of love, compassion, kindness, charm, hope, and justice. But also a man of greed, hate, envy, anger, corruption, and malice. All of it part of who he was, which he accepted in death. Now he brings balance. For himself and others.
I have no words to express the happiness I have felt watching this amazing video 🙌🔥 Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader is the best character of all Star Wars
As someone who grew up watching Star Wars: The Clone Wars as a kid from the very first premiere of the first episode at late night and being introduced to the Star Wars Franchise through Anakin Skywalker I want to say Thank you for this wonderfully edited video. It makes me smile to know people appreciated Anakin, since for me at least, He was my protagonist. He was my Luke. Anakin Skywalker always has and always will be the Main Character for Star Wars when it comes to me
If there are any people like me who grew up watching The Clone Wars as their introduction to Star Wars then feel free to comment back! I watched Cartoon Network on my TV back when it was on Channel 66, if you also watched it on Channel 66 put 66 at end of your comment like this -66 so I can know as an indicator! ☺️ 💚
@@alirezaomrani7650 I second everything you said. Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is also my favorite character in all of Star Wars since I myself grew up with the Prequel Trilogy and the Clone Wars. And if I recall correctly, even George Lucas himself said that Anakin IS the protagonist of Star Wars, and even if he had not, I would still view Anakin as Star Wars itself, as he and his story hold such central significance to the timeline as a whole. The Original Trilogy just had a POV change in Anakin's son (Luke) is all. And really, Anakin/Vader could be perfectly summed up with this famous quote by Malak to Revan: "Savior, conqueror, hero, villain. You are all things, Revan... and yet you are nothing. In the end, you belong to neither the light nor the darkness. You will forever stand alone." That line always stuck with me, and when I first heard it in KOTOR, I thought that could be used to describe Anakin/Vader as well, not just Revan. -66
Bravo!! Fantastic job my friend! Everything was woven together beautifully and I loved how you used the 2003 animated clone wars to elevate your narrative. Oh and btw, 1:21-1:35? Brilliant
Disney needs to capitalize on Hayden's talents before it's too late. Can we please get a series dedicated to Anakin? We need to see his best duels on screen like C'mon, enough w the teasing.
Honestly this may be the best edit of Anakin I've ever seen. You perfectly encapsulated his good and bad, the conflict that was always there. When he was a Jedi, he had darkness in him. When he was a Sith, he still had good. He IS the balance. Killer edit man ❤
What makes Anakin work is his imperfections as a character, he's so human in his triumphs and failings, both a hero and a monster, and motivated in both by love, both immature and selfless; his character doesn't just tell the audience what heroism is, but shows how far a hero can fall into villainy just as quickly as they rose to heroism. He's an example of imperfections in either direction.
This video is the most amazing representation I have ever seen of what Anakin is. Anakin and Vader are both of the dualities in the force. He is the representation of balance, The Chosen One.
Anakin and Vader, though two different beings, both reside in one of the best written characters I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying in books, movies, and television. He plays all sides making him such a diverse and complex character. He plays the protagonist, the antagonist, the triumphant, the tragedy, the victim, the victor, the war hero, and the monster. His emotions are so extreme, yet well written and justified to the point that they don't seem ridiculous or overstay their welcome. And though he isn't always the protagonist in a starwars story, the entire universe seems to lead back to him in some way, whether it be big or the tiniest hint. A character like this is so inspiring when it comes to trying to write my own characters, yet so intimidating due to how well he is written. I can only hope to one day make a story that has such a compelling and fascinating character to watch or read about.
One of the greatest characters in the history of visual entertainment, folks. The sheer SCALE of his arc alone stands out, even leaving aside just how much he goes through and how much he does both as a protagonist and an antagonist.
I just finished the Ahsoka series but I didn't realize that those statues Baylan was on were the father and his children, until you put the scenes together at 3:41. The story weaving is immaculate 👌
Even not being as satisfied as I'd like to be with the current state of the franchise, this video made me admittedly emotional and gave me goosebumps and teary eyes at a few moments. You truly, beautifully encapsulate the conflict and troublesome journey of Anakin Skywalker and all of torment and turmoil inside his soul, but with a hint that the people around him, deceased or not, were always there to support him and strip away the evil and the lies of the dark side.
Beautifully done. Anakin is the core of Star Wars, and I love this summation. I feel like his arc has finally, truly come full circle thanks to the recent Ahsoka finale. I'm glad you included his final scene.
What a compilation! An overview of not only Anakin himself, but his journey as the chosen one and the burdens it brought along the way, both in the light and the dark. Thank you for this!
3:21 "but my caring for you will remain", then shows luke. omg, my heart broke into a million pieces. also: "live" / "i can't live without her", then "die" / "anakin is gone". superb! your edits are my favorite. they encapsulate everything perfectly, just right. makes me love star wars even more. 🤍
holy shit. from one editor to another..... this is one of the best i've seen, hands down. and the crescendo beginning @ 4:51 pulled all the goosebumps to surface. maximum frisson. that means... well done.
I'm getting goosebumps with watching these hard works , i must confess you're chosen one too , you've came here to bring balance between fearful and fresh sides in UA-cam
Damnnnn, those shots of 5:20 all the people that still love and know there is good in Anakin breaking through the dark cloud that is Vader with valiant swings to see the light of Anakin beneath. Awesome!
This is A MASTERPIECE! I would not at all hesitate to appreciate the efforts made into this! And there is no lie that Anakin/Darth Vader is yet the Best Written Character ever created in the History,I'm truly left speechless and am unable to express how much this has made FEEL ,This Edit Is a Literal Masterpiece!
Again an amazing job. I think each video about Anakin you upload makes me understand him more and more. What a complex character; he's been my favourite since I can remember, and I still feel I know almost nothing about him
This is Incredible. Thank You for Making This. Anakin is and always will be My Favorite Character Of All Time. His Character Arc is In My Opinion, The Greatest Story in The History of Cinema and This Video Perfectly Captures The Brilliance of It. Great Job!
Seeing my fav character finally getting the recognition he deserves, grew up loving Star Wars just because of Anakin skywalker . Finally I get to see anakin in all his prime again . This was a dream for so long . Long live master skywalker ♥️
I can't even begin of how perfect this video is. Everything is perfectly timed. The transitions, the voiceovers and the scenes. So many emotions at once. Wow, this is so amazing 😊
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE Out of all the various fan tribute edits I've seen, and there are many phenomenal ones, this takes the cake! You organized together the thematically and emotionally matching quotes and scenes, and even cleverly paired lines that didn't seem like connected ones in the original context! All of this, while matching to a riveting epic music soundtrack(s) and delivering an emotionally gripping experience, barely a day after the season finale of Ahsoka. To be honest, this fan tribute video edit IMPROVED my emotional reception of Anakin, and clarified his central significance to the Star Wars saga by putting his key moments and quotes on montage together. This was an outstanding compilation and arrangement. Thank you for taking us on the lovingly crafted revisit of our fondest memories of Anakin. Can I call it an act of devotion?
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This truly shows how skilled you are.
Fantastic
. . . "At its heart....Star Wars is the story of Anakin Skywalker without him there is no story" George Lucas.
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i love how this is both heroic and villainous at the same time which is perfect considering that Anakin was both of those.
Savior, Conqueror, Hero, Villain, you are all these things, Revan, and yet you are nothing.
The greatest thing about Star Wars is that it teaches us we are an infinite well of power and the greatest destroyer of all. We are all these things, and yet we are nothing. We fear ourselves, so we are dust. Power is in destruction, creation, love, hatred, anger, agony, pain, suffering, acceptance.
@@butchcassidy9791and that’s what all people are and what they are capable of, being anakins and vaders in our own infinite ways!!
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What do you mean "We fear ourselves, so we are dust"?
Vader is what yous made him.
For clarification to those who think Anakin and Vader are different people: Anakin and Vader being different is part of the lie. It's what Anakin tells himself (to cope), what Obi-Wan tells himself, and what Palpatine tells Anakin. "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker, I did." "He ceased to be Anakin Skywalker and became Darth Vader." "The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi."
It's only Luke who refuses to accept the lie and continues to call him father and Anakin. This is partly what leads to Anakins redemption. "You were right about me."
Exactly. That's the point. Redemption is for everyone. This "different personalities" theory only cheapers the message and turns Anakin in a saint who was always the victim. That's not the point of the story.
Yes, this is what I wanted to showcase with the video! First part is about the dark parts of Anakin and the second is about the good in Vader.
@@SWFT_editsthat's brilliant man
Well said! 👏🏽
@@clarkzinhoright, which is why it makes more sense for Force Ghost Anakin to display as Sebastian Shaw and not Hayden. The only benefit of it being Hayden is that it connected the PT to the OT. That’s about it. Other than that, it doesn’t make much sense for it to be Hayden.
I will still say Darth Vader is the number one best cinematic movie villain with the best backstory
Absolutely 100 percent. A true tragic story of redemption.
Vader has been the number one villain in almost all rankings. Even got a book about heroes and villains and Vader always pops up at number one. The book was the Empire Magazine. Vader is the number one all time villain
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@@Turtlemilk He's a great one but he's ultimately just a sadistic spoiled brat.
Ironic that Anakin told Padme that love won’t save you….
Yet love…the love of his son is exactly the power that saved him.
This is why I don't get people who shit on George Lucas. The man can tell a story.
@@drd444Just a bunch of nerds who always cry if things doesnt go their way.
They are the reason why george sold star wars to disney. They will deny this and will tell that george only likes money. 😂
@dejavudeckard
Well, many agree he's a great visionary, but the OG Trilogy wasn't done by him alone, and he had more conflicting ideas to bounce off of.
The Prequel Trilogy, not so much. Which is why, despite a great concept, it wasn't executed in the best way
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@@thalmoragent9344 Lucas himself admitted this. He pretty much said there was nobody who would challange any of his ideas for the prequels. They just went along with anything he said. That is rarely a good thing.
The Jedi, The Sith, The Man, The Chosen One
Not according to modern star wars lmao. Anything beyond RotS isn't cannon to me.
This was incredible grew up loving anakin as a kid could relate a lot to him as a kid. Anakin is star wars and what makes it amazing. The GOAT ❤️
Luke is Star Wars.
Anakin is the big bad.
How many younglings did you kill?
@bdboy2871 actually george said that star wars is the story of anakin skywalker, his rise, fall, redemption, and legacy.
Luke's story is the story of being Anakin Skywalker's son. Therefore Star Wars is Anakin's story. Even in the TV shows, we are seeing the after effects of Anakin, whether it is as remote as what a humble bounty hunter lives with, with the child who was displaced from his home by Order 66 and Anakin marching on the Temple, the after effects on clones, surviving Jedi, Rebels, Obi-Wan's trauma, Ahsoka's trauma and Anakin's spirit helping her get past it, or even Kylo Ren being twisted to idolise Vader.
I was introduced to Star Wars through the Clone Wars on Cartoon Network so for me Anakin was always the main protagonist.
He was my Luke ❤️
Anakin Skywalker is the greatest fictional character ever written and made
Anakin genuinely has the best story ever. He’s not pure evil or pure good. He’s just trying to do what’s right
Yeah he was really trying to do what’s right when he slaughtered all the younglings then hunted and killed hundreds of Jedi and thousands of innocent people for the next 25 years… 🤣🤣🤣
@@Nick9Threeone does horrible attrocities if he believes it will lead to salvation. Thats the key part. Everyone thinks they are the good guys. Living with the horrors we make, is what shapes us. Is what shaped him. If you dont get this, then you are lost.
@@Nick9Three a man who lost everything, can lose nothing.
Hende balance to the Force.
I don't believe he was trying to save Padme, that was just an excuse to justify himself. It was always about power.
The meme is correct, the entire saga is indeed his spin off!😍
Anakin was always the main protagonist the Original trilogy just had a POV change.
I was just thinking the same thing , that meme . But finally anakin got his glory in asokha only more to come now , wish we could’ve had a better Obi wan show , they fucked so much up in that season
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Which meme are you guys talking about? 😅
„Skywalker Saga“
@@thalmoragent9344 A meme where Anakin says i want my own spin off and obi wam says your own spin off? Anakin the entire saga is your spin off
Born in 95 and being a Prequel kid, things like this are as close to time machines to my childhood that I’ll ever get. Thank you
I'm 94 and I agree
95' too :) same
34' same 🧓
Born in 89, watched the OG Triogy alot growing up, seen Ep. 3 in theatres, and absolutely love the story of Anakain/Vader currently trying.
This video is on repeat.
'89 were just 6 years seperate but I can relate seen prequel trilogyheck watched them theaters so I was lucky (wish to see the original trilogy well 1 out of 3).
Wow this was incredible
Thank you!!
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One of the best cinematic characters of all time. Played by the underrated Hayden Christensen. I don’t care what anyone says- nobody could’ve played that part any better than Hayden and he was tailor made for the role!
I completely agree with you and it is unfortunate that he never received the accolades that he deserved. Fortunately, time has healed with redemption, and he is deserving of the praise and acknowledgment for his brilliant performance, bringing Anakin and Darth to life.
@@staroceans8677 Better late than never as they say.
Anakin Skywalker is the GOAT of Star Wars. He’s the pure definition of Light and Dark. He’s lost way too much in his life: Qui Gon, his mom, Ahsoka leaving, his wife. The Jedi never understood his feelings and everything took a toll on him and made him go down a path that would change him for 20 years.
You have no idea how happy I was when I saw Force Ghost Anakin at the series finale.
Anakin Skywalker is a representation of the best and worst of all us. The light and dark of humanity.
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Incredible! Anakin's arc is often overlooked and overshadowed by "oh he's so cool!" But he truly has one of the best arcs in all of fiction.
That's a hell of a stretch. It's entertaining and compelling, but also very basic, uncomplicated and digestible. Good man has good reason but does bad things, bad man has bad reasons and does bad things, bad man has good reasons and does a good thing. That's part of the reason why it's so loved by kids and adults alive, but Anakin's arc, while competent, is just a very typical fall and redemption story - nothing groundbreaking at all.
@@mateuszjokiel2813although it’s nothing revolutionary the complexities of his character make it special. Also the classic structures are classics for a reason.
@@mateuszjokiel2813I get what you mean, but at the same time, you don’t always have to be groundbreaking or revolutionary to be the 🐐.
@@mateuszjokiel2813 just because Anakin is the typical fallen angel archetype story doesn't mean it's not good
it's a damn good execution and take on the story there has been far FAR worse "hey look now im the bad guy" stories
case in point game of thrones daenereys
@@mateuszjokiel2813It doesnt have to be new or ground breaking to be one of the best story arcs. Last of Us followed a simply story of a man and a little girl and him coming to view her like a daughter, yet it is one of the best story games because of how it was told. Everything that could be said or told has already been done already, its about how you tell a story.
”You will be known as… Anakin. Anakin. Darth… Vader.” Brilliant 🥹🥰
This is so huge, and arguably the best up to date Anakin Skywalker edit. Completely catches his divine role, that Ahsoka series built too. I only missed some old Ben Kenobi footage or a cut where Kenobi flashback Anakin hits ObiWans saber with anger, but otherwise it was 99%!
same, that would've really brought it to perfection, still really good
I think we can all agree that Darth Vader is the best villain in history 🖤
5:28
This part hits different, it’s like when Palpatine is offering Anakin a whole new personality for him to join the dark side, at the same time, Obi Wan and Ashoka are trying to bring him back to the light side, by calling his name, in a desperate attempt to save him. But after failing, Palpating gives him a new name and identity, mentally gaslighting him into believing that Anakin Skywalker is not within him anymore.
I hope Hayden Christensen sees this. Such a good edit, captures perfectly the complexity and inner conflict Anakin struggles with, along with this role as the chosen one. I love the bit where we see broken mask Vader while Luke says "I am a Jedi, like my father before me.". I actually teared up at that moment.
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So glad you added dialogue form the ‘03 Clone Wars. Such an underrated show.
So many great conversations there
its some of the best Star Wars out there.
Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader are as intertwined as the strands of one's very DNA. That was what Ahsoka Tano failed to understand, and needed to understand to move on and LIVE. It was what Obi-Wan Kenobi failed to understand and caused his death. This is what Luke Skywalker saw and understood and saved Anakin's soul. Luke and Rey are both correct: a Jedi was responsible for the creation and training of Darth Vader, and it was a Jedi who saved him.
And that Jedi, wasn't Luke Skywalker. And it wasn't Obi-Wan's fault either. It was Anakin. All. Anakin. Because you can't help someone who doesn't want it. Anakin chose to save his son, and in doing so, saved his soul, and redeemed himself. No one TOLD him to do that. Luke BEGGED for salvation from the pain, but didn't tell his father to save him. Anakin made that choice himself. Just as he made the choice all those years ago, to become a Sith.
Finally, someone else who truly understands what Star Wars is all about!!!
Anakin is both the hero, and the villain at the same time. Always was.
Ben Kenobi gave himself completely to the Force and become a force ghost in a sense he died
@@Mentos6 EXACTLY
Except he was crying out for help time and time again from the Jedi elders in the Jedi council. Reading the novelization of the prequels and the comics might help you understand the full picture because he did basically ask for help many times of which the Jedi order had many opportunity to help conquer his demons with therapy and suitable mentorship and sound guidance to finally feel from his childhood wounds/wounds of his youth/lost innocence due to being born into slavery and being enslaved until he won his freedom in a pod racing competition at the tender age of 9. He was also doomed from the start because he was bound to the will of the Force itself. Plus exposure to slavery early on in your life during your formative years is bound to mess you up/set you up to fall/fail.
Only one man can play Anakin. We all know who he is…
Welcome back Hayden❤️
2:45 "Where is Padme?" and then you show Luke, who had Padme's spirit ("There is good in him" - ROTS/"There is still good in him" - ROTJ) DUDE I HAVE CHILLS 🤯❤️🔥 Your edit deserves ALL the awards 🏆
Oh yeah, Luke definitely had Padme's spirit, just as Leia was as bull-headed as Anakin
Star Wars isn’t about war and lightsabers and Jedi. It’s about the tragedy of Darth Vader.
@2:36 is fantastic level editing. Saying Ahsoka leaving Anakin is partially what made him to Vader, but conveying it through her walking down the steps he marched up is just brilliant on so many levels
the start was incredible i edit videos myself so i know what is easy and hard and the is soo hard to do, you need the sound effects and the right clips and this guy perfected everything in this video
Its amazing how much better the prequels look visually than any of the recent live action shows
Anakin is so relatable. My God they should make a show just for him played by Hayden Christensen
Arguably the best character ever, in any show, movie or series. Amazing tribute.
No argument - he is the greatest character ever in any story ever written.
I love it when it says “if there is to be balance you Shall be known as darth vader”. As The Jedi had lost their way , for there to be balance he had to wipe Everything and only leave His son who was somewhat of a neutral force user at The end of rotj. For him to fulfill The prophecy , Anakin had to become vader.
"I am what you made me" hits so hard. I believe it wasn't directed only at Obi Wan, but the entire Jedi council and the way they did things. In my opinion, the episode in TCW where Obi Wan fakes his own death was reason enough for Anakin become who he does, that was so twisted and wrong, let alone all the other things. All Anakin wanted was for them to trust him, and they never really did.
It also shows an interesting contradiction in Anakin at that point. It is also why I never bought into the "Anakin and Vader are different people" shtick some fans are still so adamant about. He is aware that the Council had wronged him and Palpatine had manipulated him by exploiting every emotion he had ever felt, and that is why he has become such a twisted man. A horribly unhealthy upbringing, bad treatment by his peers and a particularly persistent predatory relationship have all made him this way. He clearly feels a great deal of resentment for all of that.
These factors were also entirely outside of Anakin's control. His actions are his choice but the circumstances of his youth are not. I am certain that, had he the opportunity, he probably would not have elected to spend his best years fighting a cruel war started by his abuser, for an organisation he felt wronged by at every step of the way. But that choice was not given to him and he resents that, also.
According to my interpretation, that is a big part of the reason why he considers his past self weak. Sure, he could not save his mother and wife from death, but there is clearly more to him than that.
Taking a look at some other quotes of Vader's, he says things like "Anakin Skywalker was weak; I destroyed him," "You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker; I did" constantly. That is clearly not true, he is, after all, standing right there with all the memories and pains of before, and there is still the good of his past hidden within. However, he needs it to be true. He needs this one choice to be his and his alone - to shut the good in him out, to give in to his inner deamons, finally unshackle his passions. He needs it because otherwise, he has no agency. He is still nothing more than a piece of fabric, flapping around in any direction the wind blows, playing to someone else's with no choice in the matter - just as he had been as a Jedi. And he deplores that.
I broke down to this , and one who suffers from ptsd, depression, extreme anxiety, the words spoke ring true from Anakin. It tears at me as the light shines dimmer but yet there. Sometimes it feels as if everyone is against you. I had two mothers, one gave me up for a better life and the other gave me up for who I was as a child. All others suffering from this know you aren't alone, be brave and don't look back.. don't look back. It's not worth it. Keep the light and dark and use it as if it gives you strength to move forward to prove those wrong. To be better them those who look down on you. If you do stop fighting you will die.
3:50 best part of the whole thing, such a fire transition
There just isn't a better fictional character than Anakin Skywalker. A man of love, compassion, kindness, charm, hope, and justice. But also a man of greed, hate, envy, anger, corruption, and malice. All of it part of who he was, which he accepted in death. Now he brings balance. For himself and others.
I have no words to express the happiness I have felt watching this amazing video 🙌🔥
Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader is the best character of all Star Wars
best character of anything period tbh
THE definitive Anakin Skywalker tribute.
Guaranteed a million views.
There is no other character that has brought me to tears more times than Anakin has as he goes through his journey to bring balance to the force.
Bro dropped the hardest edit and thought we wouldn't notice
Wow. As an editor myself, the way you blended the past and the present together without making it abrupt was simply phenomenal!
the music choice, scene choices and overall composition is insane. Re-watched over three times now, great work! 👏🏻
1:33 gave me INSTANT chills
Amazing edit! Anakin was the true chosen one, he embraced both light and dark.
This world and the durt init needs Vader or this world will just blow away quicker..
As someone who grew up watching Star Wars: The Clone Wars as a kid from the very first premiere of the first episode at late night and being introduced to the Star Wars Franchise through Anakin Skywalker
I want to say Thank you for this wonderfully edited video. It makes me smile to know people appreciated Anakin, since for me at least, He was my protagonist.
He was my Luke. Anakin Skywalker always has and always will be the Main Character for Star Wars when it comes to me
If there are any people like me who grew up watching The Clone Wars as their introduction to Star Wars then feel free to comment back!
I watched Cartoon Network on my TV back when it was on Channel 66, if you also watched it on Channel 66 put 66 at end of your comment like this -66 so I can know as an indicator! ☺️ 💚
@@alirezaomrani7650 I second everything you said. Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is also my favorite character in all of Star Wars since I myself grew up with the Prequel Trilogy and the Clone Wars. And if I recall correctly, even George Lucas himself said that Anakin IS the protagonist of Star Wars, and even if he had not, I would still view Anakin as Star Wars itself, as he and his story hold such central significance to the timeline as a whole. The Original Trilogy just had a POV change in Anakin's son (Luke) is all.
And really, Anakin/Vader could be perfectly summed up with this famous quote by Malak to Revan: "Savior, conqueror, hero, villain. You are all things, Revan... and yet you are nothing. In the end, you belong to neither the light nor the darkness. You will forever stand alone." That line always stuck with me, and when I first heard it in KOTOR, I thought that could be used to describe Anakin/Vader as well, not just Revan. -66
Bravo!! Fantastic job my friend! Everything was woven together beautifully and I loved how you used the 2003 animated clone wars to elevate your narrative.
Oh and btw, 1:21-1:35? Brilliant
Thank you for the kind words my friend!🙌🏼
Easily the best and most tragic character in all of fiction. Timeless
Disney needs to capitalize on Hayden's talents before it's too late. Can we please get a series dedicated to Anakin? We need to see his best duels on screen like C'mon, enough w the teasing.
Darth Vader may be a classic icon villain. But anakin Skywalker will always be the fan favorite redeem antihero that he truly deserves.
The parralels between those two shots is insane 2:10
Honestly this may be the best edit of Anakin I've ever seen. You perfectly encapsulated his good and bad, the conflict that was always there. When he was a Jedi, he had darkness in him. When he was a Sith, he still had good. He IS the balance. Killer edit man ❤
My man just dropped the best Anakin edit and thought we wouldn’t notice
MAGNIFICENT!! His story is of legend and he is truly the chosen one.
gave me chills. the life of anakin is heartbreaking
THIS IS THE SICKEST SHIT IVE EVER SEEN props to you dude. This edit perfectly encapsulates Anakins tragedy
What makes Anakin work is his imperfections as a character, he's so human in his triumphs and failings, both a hero and a monster, and motivated in both by love, both immature and selfless; his character doesn't just tell the audience what heroism is, but shows how far a hero can fall into villainy just as quickly as they rose to heroism. He's an example of imperfections in either direction.
This video is the most amazing representation I have ever seen of what Anakin is.
Anakin and Vader are both of the dualities in the force.
He is the representation of balance, The Chosen One.
Anakin and Vader, though two different beings, both reside in one of the best written characters I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying in books, movies, and television. He plays all sides making him such a diverse and complex character. He plays the protagonist, the antagonist, the triumphant, the tragedy, the victim, the victor, the war hero, and the monster. His emotions are so extreme, yet well written and justified to the point that they don't seem ridiculous or overstay their welcome. And though he isn't always the protagonist in a starwars story, the entire universe seems to lead back to him in some way, whether it be big or the tiniest hint. A character like this is so inspiring when it comes to trying to write my own characters, yet so intimidating due to how well he is written. I can only hope to one day make a story that has such a compelling and fascinating character to watch or read about.
One of the greatest characters in the history of visual entertainment, folks. The sheer SCALE of his arc alone stands out, even leaving aside just how much he goes through and how much he does both as a protagonist and an antagonist.
Love you Anakin you are the best and you are the best characters in the Star Wars universe long live the chosen one
I just finished the Ahsoka series but I didn't realize that those statues Baylan was on were the father and his children, until you put the scenes together at 3:41. The story weaving is immaculate 👌
Bro I legit cried
Even not being as satisfied as I'd like to be with the current state of the franchise, this video made me admittedly emotional and gave me goosebumps and teary eyes at a few moments. You truly, beautifully encapsulate the conflict and troublesome journey of Anakin Skywalker and all of torment and turmoil inside his soul, but with a hint that the people around him, deceased or not, were always there to support him and strip away the evil and the lies of the dark side.
This is seriously the best tribute I have seen that is about Anakin Skywalker. Really well done man
I have no words for this. I guess all I ask how did you made this masterpiece
Welcome to THE Star Wars edit.
Beautifully done. Anakin is the core of Star Wars, and I love this summation. I feel like his arc has finally, truly come full circle thanks to the recent Ahsoka finale. I'm glad you included his final scene.
Amazing work. The way the music, Scenes and dialogues explain the whole Anakin’s story is poetic.
This was truly amazing and a beautifully made compilation of Anakin
Well done dude!!!! 1:39-1-50 ish was soooo sick
Thanks man!
What a compilation! An overview of not only Anakin himself, but his journey as the chosen one and the burdens it brought along the way, both in the light and the dark. Thank you for this!
"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Vader the broken?
I thought not........"
3:21 "but my caring for you will remain", then shows luke. omg, my heart broke into a million pieces. also: "live" / "i can't live without her", then "die" / "anakin is gone". superb! your edits are my favorite. they encapsulate everything perfectly, just right. makes me love star wars even more. 🤍
That was Phenomenal! He’s one of the greatest characters in all of Star Wars. One of the best edits I’ve seen! Anakin is the goat! 💙
holy shit. from one editor to another..... this is one of the best i've seen, hands down.
and the crescendo beginning @ 4:51 pulled all the goosebumps to surface. maximum frisson. that means... well done.
Wow, that is the one of the best stories i have ever seen. Keep doing man!
This is masterpiece I ever seen🥹🥹
I'm getting goosebumps with watching these hard works , i must confess you're chosen one too , you've came here to bring balance between fearful and fresh sides in UA-cam
This is amazing. This is so much better than your first Anakin tribute I can’t even put it in words. Keep it up man, you are the best.
Damnnnn, those shots of 5:20 all the people that still love and know there is good in Anakin breaking through the dark cloud that is Vader with valiant swings to see the light of Anakin beneath. Awesome!
You did well in presenting Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.
Thank you for your excellence. ❤❤
Amazing that you used all the content featuring Anakin ever...impressive!
It was stunning! The music, the dialogues... Amazing editing, really. Anakin is and always will be the most character ever 🖤
This is so amazingly done.
This is A MASTERPIECE! I would not at all hesitate to appreciate the efforts made into this! And there is no lie that Anakin/Darth Vader is yet the Best Written Character ever created in the History,I'm truly left speechless and am unable to express how much this has made FEEL ,This Edit Is a Literal Masterpiece!
I keep coming back to this, what you've created is one of the best edits I've seen, art man
The best Anakin edit on UA-cam along with "Anakin's Redemption"
I'm literally in tears 😭
This video is fking awesome dude
This is so good. Between this and the other Darth Vader tribute I'd say you have the best Anakin tributes here.
Or at least my favorites.
Never saw this channel before. This was randomly shown to me, and I instantly got sucked into it. 6 minutes were gone in a flash lol, amazing work!
Again an amazing job. I think each video about Anakin you upload makes me understand him more and more. What a complex character; he's been my favourite since I can remember, and I still feel I know almost nothing about him
This is Incredible. Thank You for Making This. Anakin is and always will be My Favorite Character Of All Time. His Character Arc is In My Opinion, The Greatest Story in The History of Cinema and This Video Perfectly Captures The Brilliance of It. Great Job!
what a master piece!! incredible editing! eternal love to Star Wars!
Seeing my fav character finally getting the recognition he deserves, grew up loving Star Wars just because of Anakin skywalker . Finally I get to see anakin in all his prime again . This was a dream for so long . Long live master skywalker ♥️
I can't even begin of how perfect this video is. Everything is perfectly timed. The transitions, the voiceovers and the scenes. So many emotions at once. Wow, this is so amazing 😊
Literall Chills , awesome edit man , it perfectly sums up Anakin journey and redemption 🙏
Absolutely incredible! Great job!
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE
Out of all the various fan tribute edits I've seen, and there are many phenomenal ones, this takes the cake!
You organized together the thematically and emotionally matching quotes and scenes, and even cleverly paired lines that didn't seem like connected ones in the original context!
All of this, while matching to a riveting epic music soundtrack(s) and delivering an emotionally gripping experience, barely a day after the season finale of Ahsoka.
To be honest, this fan tribute video edit IMPROVED my emotional reception of Anakin, and clarified his central significance to the Star Wars saga by putting his key moments and quotes on montage together. This was an outstanding compilation and arrangement. Thank you for taking us on the lovingly crafted revisit of our fondest memories of Anakin. Can I call it an act of devotion?
Lol
Yo this was amazing!
Already edited in images from the final episode of Ahsoka last night! Well done!
This is the best Anakin Skywalker video edit I've ever seen