Itai was a humanoid male who lived during the First Order-Resistance War. He was a prospect of the Knights of Ren, hoping to officially join the group. By 35 ABY, he served under its leader, Kylo Ren. [1]
Biography
Around 34 ABY,[2] Itai had been made a prospective Knight of Ren, and was tasked by Supreme Leader Kylo Ren to track down information related to Jedi history, including things capable of terrifying a Jedi Knight of the Old Republic. Itai hoped that if he brought Ren enough of this information, that he would be elevated to a true Knight of Ren. Eventually Itai began investigating the High Republic Era Jedi Rhea Anudis.[1]
Personality and traits
Itai used his Reaping Hook with precision to destroy his foes.
Though Itai was a powerful warrior, he could not touch the Shadow as the other Knights could, and hoped that Kylo Ren would teach him how to if he served him faithfully enough.[1]
Equipment
Itai wielded a reaping hook and traveled in a starship known as the Rivener. He was often accompanied by a droid known as Arar-Toozero.[1]
Behind the scenes
Itai first appeared and was identified in the first volume of Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber, a manga series written and illustrated by Kenny Ruiz and published by Viz Media[1] on November 11, 2025.[3] The character was introduced in the announcement of the manga series at Star Wars Celebration Japan's "Lucasfilm Publishing: Manga Mania!" panel[4] on April 18 earlier in the year.[5] The droid was identified as "Arar-Toozero" in the first volume.[1]
Appearances
- Path of the Lightsaber, Vol. 1 (First appearance) (First identified as Itai)
Sources
Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2025 - DAY 2 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (First mentioned)
Phase III of The High Republic And All The Lucasfilm Publishing News from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 – UPDATE on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Path of the Lightsaber, Vol. 1
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"Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 234 places the events of Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber shortly after the events of Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 34 ABY.
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Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber, Vol. 1 on Viz Media's official website (backup link)
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Phase III of The High Republic And All The Lucasfilm Publishing News from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 – UPDATE by Diehl, Dustin on StarWars.com (April 18, 2025) (backup link)
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Plan Ahead with the Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Panel Schedule on StarWars.com (March 14, 2025) (backup link)

