Johgeshakka, or Jo for short, was a female Wookiee that lived on Kashyyyk during the High Republic Era. She was the grandchild of Whitaggikk.[1]
Behind the scenes
Johgeshakka first appeared in "Life Day," the first part of the nineteenth episode of the first season of the Disney+ and Disney Junior animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,[1] which aired on November 8, 2023.[3] The character was designed by artist Andy Bialk.[4] Prior to the episode's release, the Wookiee's name was revealed through The Walt Disney Studio's promotional marketing asset hosted at Getty Images.[5]
Concept art gallery
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
| Storyboards | Concept art | Digital renderings | In-progress artwork |
![Concept design by A. Bialk[4]](/starwars/wiki/File:JohgeshakkaTurnaround-AndyBialk.jpg "JohgeshakkaTurnaround-AndyBialk.jpg (338 KB)")
![Color palettes by A. Bialk[4]](/starwars/wiki/File:JohgeshakkaColor-AndyBialk.jpg "JohgeshakkaColor-AndyBialk.jpg (286 KB)")
![Expression sheet by A. Bialk[4]](/starwars/wiki/File:JohgeshakkaExpressions-AndyBialk.jpg "JohgeshakkaExpressions-AndyBialk.jpg (445 KB)")
Appearances
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — "Life Day" (First appearance)- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — "The Missing Life Day Feast"
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — "Life Day"
- ↑ Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — "The Missing Life Day Feast"
- ↑ Next on Disney+: November 2023 on Disney+ (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES on Andy Bialk's official website (backup link archived on February 28, 2025)
- ↑ YJA-FF-000247 by The Walt Disney Studios on Getty Images (August 21, 2023) (backup link)
External links
- YJA-FF-000247 by The Walt Disney Studios on Getty Images (August 21, 2023) (backup link) (First mentioned)
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