

In future episodes, he also will be reporting on wampas and the nexu. In " Blurrg," Aree crashes his speeder bike into a Blurrg enclosure, but he is not any worse for wear. For example, In "Porgs," he is chased by a Batuuan Braga Bear, also referred to as "Batuu's apex predator" in the episode description. In multiple episodes, Aree is placed in peril. Therefore, wayward documentary subjects do not present the threat of mortal peril. Even if he is attacked by the creatures he studies, Aree can easily be repaired. While Aree is adorable, his encounters with creatures are much less dangerous precisely because he is a droid. This choice in design might make him more relatable for the kids in the audience, giving them a child's eye view of the galaxy through the lens of a droid.

Therefore, even though Aree is not a child himself, he is on a child's eye level. For size reference, in " Porgs," Aree is shown to be not much larger than the Porgs themselves. He is rather short, and his body is the size of a small child. RELATED: Porgs, Banthas and More Star Wars Creatures Get the Spotlight in New Animated ShortsĪree also is designed to be adorable and childlike. This joy for discovery increases the sense of wonder throughout the series, even as Aree answers some of the sillier creature questions through his missions. And chin scritches are a big help, aren't they?" Aree refers to the audience as "enthusiasts" as well, a move that highlights his own enthusiasm for his work. Because Aree is a droid, he is in much less danger from the creatures he reports on, and his documentarian career can span over centuries.Īree is designed to be as endearing as the creatures he encounters. Aree was built and programmed by the Galactic Society of Creature Enthusiasts to go on missions to study animals throughout the galaxy, a role that he takes very seriously. Aree focuses on befriending the creatures he studies, and in the series' trailer, he states, "With a keen eye and unshakable determination, a friendship is forged. However, Aree's cuteness is not the only reason he makes a particularly good host for the series. Even the host, SF-R3, also known as Aree, is adorably friend-shaped. With the premiere of Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures, the Star Wars franchise highlights the cuteness of creatures across the franchise.
