Anna Daniels
Given the history of Yoda in the Star Wars franchise, the unexpected appearance of another member of his species (in a baby carriage, no less) on The Mandalorian made the character an instantly beloved one. Over the course of the series’ eight-episode first season, some fans were even less interested in the Mandalorian himself than what Baby Yoda was getting up to — and it’s not difficult to see why.
For starters, Baby Yoda both looks adorable. With his huge eyes, oversized ears, tiny hands, and sweet cooing, he’s one of those characters who is cute by simply existing. Pretty much everything Baby Yoda does can elicit “awww”s from audiences. The first episode of The Mandalorian had him reaching out his hands to the bounty hunter Mando in a moment that melted hearts, and the little green dude is often seen cuddled up in his robe, sipping bone broth from a cup. (This has become a fan favorite among the Baby Yoda memes on the internet, and there’s no way anyone will convince us it isn’t the most squeal-inducing thing ever.) Heck, even Baby Yoda eating a frog was somehow cute and not totally horrifying.
Baby Yoda also behaves adorably. Being a very young member of Yoda’s mysterious species, he’s as curious as any other tot. The little tyke is always wandering around, eavesdropping, and even getting up close and personal with the Loth-cats, another adorable addition to the Star Wars universe.
And then there’s the fact that despite being considered only a baby of his species, Baby Yoda is already incredibly strong in the Force, which adds another layer of magnetism to his cuteness. He’s saved the life of his “adoptive father” Mando and healed awful wounds with his Force ability, proving his loyalty.
Written by: Looper
