Anakin Faces Obi-Wan in the Force after his Death [Canon]

How Anakin Skywalker reacted to seeing Obi-Wan Kenobi again in the Force following his death in Return of the Jedi.

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[TetsuShima]

"Luke was unaware of the spirits who watched him from the shadows of the lambent woods. But later, when he rejoined his allies for the victory celebration in treetop village that was home to the Ewoks, Luke saw three shimmering apparitions materialize in the darkness. They were Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda...and his father Anakin Skywalker.
The Jedi had returned"

[thenut]

Anakin became the Jedi he strived to be in death, and Obi-Wan became the teacher Anakin needed after death. It's like poetry I guess.

[Maikigai]

It’s fascinating that in the Ahsoka series, Anakin essentially describes himself as “whatever the Galaxy needs him to be”. He had no say in the matter from the very beginning.

[nathanmiller]

This is why Anakin Skywalker is my personal favorite Jedi. And why Darth Vader is my personal favorite Sith. We are not born great, we all made mistakes and poor choices. Anakin/Vader is a symbol of the good and bad of human nature.

[jadenkorr]

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“After Anakin died in his son's arms, Obi- Wan called out into the void, "Anakin."
A moment later, Obi-Wan heard a familiar voice return from the darkness. "Obi-Wan? Master, I'm so sorry. So very, very
"Anakin, listen carefully, " Obi-Wan interrupted.
"You are in the netherworld of the Force, but if you ever wish to revisit corporeal space, then I still have one thing left to teach you. A way to become one with the Force. If you choose this path to immortality, then you must listen now, before your consciousness fades."
Obi-Wan sensed confusion and remorse in
Anakin's psyche, then Anakin answered, "But
Master . .. why me?"
"Because you ended the horror, Anakin, " Obi-Wan said. "Because you fulfilled the prophecy. Because you were ... and are . . . the Chosen One."
But Obi-Wan knew in his heart that those were not the only reasons. He added, "Because I was wrong about you. And because I am your friend."
Anakin answered quietly, "Thank you, Master."
From: The Life and Legend of Obi Wan Kenobi

In the Expanded Universe, Obi Wan had to first forgive Anakin in order to bring him fully into the light. This was force ghost Qui Gon’s final lesson to Obi Wan.

[TetsuShima]

Anakin's meeting with Obi-Wan in the after-life was quite emotional in Legends. In this continuity, Anakin hears Obi-Wan's voice just after dying. Anakin sadly tells him how much he regrets his actions, to which Kenobi responds: "Anakin, shut up if you don't want your spirit to be forever lost in the Realm of the Force. I have one last lesson for you."
And that's how the Chosen One knew how to become a Force ghost and see his children again 🥲

[phoenixx]

I actually like this canon version it makes sense that Anakin the chosen one would be able to do stuff like become a force ghost through sheer willpower and that not even the force itself would be able to stop him. And after death was finally able to learn the lessons he never could in life and that he actually did genuinely regret everything he did.

I also like the fact that his first thought after dying was to defy death through sheer willpower and find a way to save the galaxy and write the wrongs he committed and that nothing could not even the force itself would stand in his way. That's exactly the kind of mindset I would expect from Anakin in that scenario.

[Hybrid]

I like the fact he learns to just be mellowed out after death which is a big character trait he’s had since he was a kid very fitting

[princeofpokemon]

I wonder if they were able to repair their relationship in the afterlife. After Obi-Wan reunited with his Padawan as a force ghost, I'd imagine they have a lot of catching up to do and they might repair their friendship since Luke redeemed his father.

[TheTMNTurtle]

Not sure if it’s addressed, but I love the small detail that Anakin’s force ghost is of an age when he was most pure and not elderly, even though Obi’s ghost is when he’s older. As if your force ghost is of your purest moment in the light

[zhiracs]

I still consider it a lost opportunity that they didn't have force ghost Anakin in the sequel trilogy.

[kryptonianotaku]

I’ll admit it brought a tear to my eye Anakin recognizing the mistakes he made and the regret that washed over him while Obi-wan listening and comforting Anakin helping him realize while he made mistakes those do not erase so easily but neither does the good deeds he achieved in life either and his ultimate sacrifice to save his son and the galaxy were his and he should forgive himself as he and Luke have. Luke and Leia representing the best of Anakin and Padme, continuing the Skywalker name and forging their own path in the galaxy

[defiction]

"I told you you'd be the death of me."
"Don't say things like that, master."

[jdolaktv]

"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose" - Yoda.

Now it makes sense.

[geraldwilson]

Man I can tell you when I watched this scene on it's opening day in May 1983, Anakin's death scene on the death star in front of Luke was very solemn and emotional. I can remember hearing some people crying and some moans from the crowd in the theater that day. I myself was also feeling the sadness so overwhelming that to this day in this year 2023 I still feel the same as I did 40 years ago. What an incredible story and powerful saga!! Thank you George Lucas. I seriously doubt anything will ever rival the entire Star Wars saga!!

[Ketooey]

I like the interpretation that Anakin's time as Vader was necessary for the downfall of Palpatine, and that this was also the will of the living force. It's only after decades of obedience, instances of rebellion, followed again by even more adherent obedience that would convince Palatine that Vader was completely subservient. Palpatine was so convinced, that the possibility never entered his mind that Vader would intervene, even as his son was being killed in front of him.

[thezman]

This is similar but somwhat different to the legends version of how Anakin became a force ghost with the difference being that in legends Obi-wan taught him how communicate with the living while in canon Anakin seems to have become a force ghost through his sheer will and power in the force without anyone's help.

[kapnkarhoonch]

You got me man.. Anakin's story never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

[madambutterfly]

Anakin‘s fall was tragic, but inevitable

[rippera]

This was a growing moment for Obi-Wan and Yoda, as well as Anakin. Before and after death, Obi-Wan referred to Anakin as a lost cause, totally unredeemable. Yoda echoed similar thoughts, seeing Luke killing his father as the only option. Anakin's actions proved both of them wrong, and it's clear that Obi-Wan, out of the two, learned and accepted that no one is beyond redemption. Yoda's thoughts on this are less clear, but he shows no animosity towards Anakin's ghost, so he must have come to terms with this on some level.