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R2-D2 (called "R2" for short) is a robot character in the ''Star Wars'' universe created by George Lucas. An astromech droid (referred to in the novel as a 'thermocapsulary dehousing assister'; technically, someone who pops corks), R2-D2 is a major character in all ''Star Wars'' films. Along with his protocol droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Padme Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga. English Actor Kenny Baker has played R2-D2 in all six original ''Star Wars'' films and is due to reprise the role in ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', the first installment of the upcoming sequel trilogy, making him one of just two characters/actors along with C-3PO (portrayed by Anthony Daniels) to appear in all seven films. R2-D2 was designed in artwork by Ralph McQuarrie and co-developed by John Stears but actually built by Tony Dyson, who ran his own studio called "The White Horse Toy Company" in the UK. Many scenes also made use of radio controlled and CGI versions of the character. Original props of R2-D2 and C-3PO are used as audio-animatronics in the queue area of Disneyland's Star Tours—The Adventures Continue attraction. == Design == George Lucas's creation of R2-D2 was influenced by Akira Kurosawa's 1958 feature film ''The Hidden Fortress'' (USA release 1962), particularly Tahei and Matashichi, the two comic relief characters that serve as sidekicks to General Makabe. Lucas also drew inspiration from the robots Huey, Dewey, and Louie from Douglas Trumbull's 1972 film ''Silent Running''. The name is said to derive from when Lucas was making one of his earlier films, ''American Graffiti''. Sound editor Walter Murch states that he is responsible for the utterance which sparked the name for the droid. Murch asked for Reel 2, Dialog Track 2, in the abbreviated form "R-2-D-2". Lucas, who was in the room and had dozed off while working on the script for Star Wars, momentarily woke when he heard the request and, after asking for clarification, stated that it was a "great name" before falling immediately back to sleep. R2-D2 stands for Second Generation Robotic Droid Series-2, according to a ''Star Wars'' encyclopedia published after the release of the film ''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「R2-D2」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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