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| image = Black Krrsantan.jpg

| caption = Carey Jones as Black Krrsantan.

| name = Black Krrsantan

| series = [[Star Wars]]

| first = ''[[Star Wars: Darth Vader|Darth #1Vader]]'' #1 (February [[2015 in comics|2015]])

| creator = {{Plainlist|

* [[Kieron Gillen]] (writer)

* [[Salvador Larroca]] (artist)

| species = [[Wookiee]]

| gender = Male

| occupation = {{plainlist|

| nickname = {{Plainlist|

| lbl21 = Homeworld

| data21 = Kashyyyk

'''Black Krrsantan''', or simply '''Krrsantan''', sometimes '''Black K''', '''BK''' or '''Santy''',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamesradar.com/black-krrsantan-star-wars-marvel-wookiee/ | title=Black Krrsantan - Star Wars' newest Wookiee warrior and his surprising Marvel origin | date=February 4, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-newsupdate/ | title=The Book of Boba Fett's evil Wookiee is actually a fictionalvery subtle Star Wars cameo }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://za.ign.com/the-book-of-boba-fett/160660/feature/the-book-of-boba-fetts-black-krrsantan-explained-why-this-fearsome-wookiee-is-a-big-deal-for-star-wa | title=The Book of Boba Fett's Black Krrsantan Explained: Why This Fearsome Wookiee is a Big Deal for Star Wars | date=January 5, 2022 }}</ref> is a [[fiction]]al [[Character (arts)|character]] in the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise. He was createdCreated by comic book writerswriter [[Kieron Gillen]], andartist [[Salvador Larroca]], forand theeditors Jordan D. White and Heather Antos, he first appeared in [[Marvel Comics]]' 2015 ''[[Star Wars: Darth Vader|Darth Vader]]'' comic book series as a major antagonist, before returning as a [[supporting character]] in whichits he2016 is[[Spin-off introduced(media)|spin-off]] comic book series, ''[[Star Wars: Doctor Aphra]]'', as awell majoras antagonist2015's [[Star Wars (2015 comic book)|ongoing ''Star Wars'' comic book series]]. He made his first live-action appearance in the [[Disney+]] television series[[miniseries]] ''[[The Book of Boba Fett]]'' (2022), in which he is mainly portrayed by Carey Jones.

Black Krrsantan is a fierce [[Wookiee]] bounty hunter and former gladiator. He has worked for notorious individuals in the galaxy such as [[Jabba the Hutt]], [[Darth Vader]] and [[Doctor Aphra]]. Later, he is hired as a bodyguard by the Hutt Twins to kill [[Boba Fett]], his old partner, but is eventually employed by Fett. KrrsantanThe character has been widely praised by fans and critics alike.

=== Not Marvel comics ===

HeBlack Krrsantan first appeared in the comic ''[[Star Wars comics#Return to Marvel|Darth Vader'' #1]] (February 2015),'' where he and [[Boba Fett]] are hired by [[Jabba the Hutt]] to help [[Darth Vader]] on separate missions on [[Tatooine]]. Krrsantan is assigned to hunt down Cylo, a cybernetic agent of [[Palpatine|Emperor Palpatine]] and get information from him.<ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" /> He is successful, but did not extract any information out of him, until he brought him to Vader, who got the information out of him by using a torture droid.<ref name="RadarKrrsantan">{{Cite web |last=Arrant |first=Chris |date=February 7, 2022 |title=Black Krrsantan -– Star Wars' newest Wookiee warrior and his surprising Marvel origin |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/black-krrsantan-star-wars-marvel-wookiee/ |access-date=February 28, 2022 |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122170819/https://www.gamesradar.com/black-krrsantan-star-wars-marvel-wookiee/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Other comics tell more about Black Krrsantan and his past. In them, Black Krrsantan is disgraced by his own kind and is banned from his home planet of Kashyyyk for unknown reasons.<ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan">{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=January 11, 2022 |title=10 Things Only Star Wars Comic Book Fans Know About Black Krrsantan |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-black-krrsantan-comic-books-boba-fett/ |access-date=February 28, 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113114953/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-black-krrsantan-comic-books-boba-fett/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After being exiled, he finds the Xonti Brothers, who own slaves and run a gladiator ring, and teach Krrsantan several combat moves and modify his body so he can become a gladiator. They added metal into his knuckles and made him look overall more appealing for slave trade.<ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" /> Black Krrsantan later escapes from being a gladiator and that is when he runs into Jabba the Hutt.<ref name="GameRantKrrsantan">{{Cite web |last=Mallet |first=Max Evan |date=January 20, 2022 |title=The Book Of Boba Fett: The History Of Black Krrsantan |url=https://gamerant.com/book-of-boba-fett-history-black-krrsantan-wookiee/ |access-date=February 28, 2022 |website=GameRant |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128041910/https://gamerant.com/book-of-boba-fett-history-black-krrsantan-wookiee/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After serving many missions for Jabba, in a [[Flashback (narrative)|flashback]] ''Star Wars #20'', Black Krrsantan goes on a mission for the Hutt to enforce a water tax, but runs into [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], who is trying to stop the water tax. They get into a brawl, and Kenobi injures the Wookiee by slashing him in the face with his lightsaber, giving him his iconic scar.<ref name="IgnKrrsantan" /><ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" /> Seeing that he lost to Obi-Wan, Black Krrsantan leaves Tatooine as he knew Jabba would not be happy. Years later, he comes back, which is when Jabba gives him his job with Darth Vader.<ref name="GameRantKrrsantan" />

In ''Star Wars'' #14, part of the crossover sub-series ''[[Star Wars: Vader Down]]'', Black Krrsantan is hired to find [[Luke Skywalker]], but ends up fighting [[Chewbacca]] on the planet Vrogas Vas. While fighting, Black Krrsantan gets the upper hand on Chewbacca when Triple-Zero poisons him, but ChewbacaChewbacca eventually defeats Krrsantanthe rogue Wookiee when [[C-3PO]] electrocutes him.<ref name="RadarKrrsantan" /><ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" /> Later, In ''Star Wars #20'', Krrsantan goes on a mission for Jabba the Hutt to enforce a water tax, but runs into [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], who is trying to stop the water tax. They get into a brawl, and Kenobi injures Krrsantan by slashing him in the face with his lightsaber, leaving a scar.<ref name="IgnKrrsantan" /><ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" /> Seeing that he lost to Obi-Wan, Krrsantan leaves Tatooine as he knew Jabba would not be happy. He later comes back, and that is when Jabba gives him a job with Darth Vader.<ref name="GameRantKrrsantan" />

In ''Darth Vader'' #7'', Black Krrsantan is hired by Doctor Aphra, who is a criminal [[Archaeology|archaeologist]], as her bodyguard. Black Krrsantan helps Aphra in one of her biggest heist, steal the treasure of the Son-tuul Pride, a criminal organization that used to have an alliance with the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Empire]], and help her fight inagainst the [[Rebel Alliance]] during the [[Battle of Hoth]].<ref name="RadarKrrsantan" /><ref name="GameRantKrrsantan" /> Later, Darth Vader hires Black Krrsantan to track down Aphra and brings her to him. After bringing her to Vader, Cylo attacks the ship, and Black Krrsantan and Aphra escape together, although he later betrays her for the bounty on her head.<ref name="ScreenRantKrrsantan" />

Black Krrsantan, firstsimply appearsreferred to as Krrsantan, returns in "[[Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine]]", when [[Jabba the Hutt]]'s cousins, [[List of The Book of Boba Fett characters#Hutt Twins|the Twins]], bring him out Krrsantan as their bodyguard in an attempt to intimidate [[Boba Fett]], who became the new [[Daimyo]] of Jabba's criminal empire on [[Tatooine]], into giving back Jabba's land. Fett refuses, and the Twins warn Fett that they will be back.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindbergh |first=Ben |date=January 5, 2022 |title='The Book of Boba Fett' Chapter 2 Breakdown: A Tusken Initiation |url=https://www.theringer.com/star-wars/2022/1/5/22868936/the-book-of-boba-fett-chapter-2-recap-the-tribes-of-tatooine |access-date=February 28, 2022 |website=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105200959/https://www.theringer.com/star-wars/2022/1/5/22868936/the-book-of-boba-fett-chapter-2-recap-the-tribes-of-tatooine |url-status=live }}</ref>

In "[[Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa]]", the Twins send Krrsantan to assassinate Fett. Krrsantan rips Fett out of his [[Bacta (Star Wars)|bacta]] tank and starts to attack him. Fett quickly has his newly acquired [[List of The Book of Boba Fett characters#Drash and Skad|mod gang]] help him, and they lead him into the throne room of Fett’sFett's palace. [[Fennec Shand]] then arrives and traps Krrsantan in the empty [[rancor]] cage near Fett's throne.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crouse|first=Megan|date=January 12, 2022|title=Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett Episode 3 Review: The Streets of Mos Espa|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-wars-the-book-of-boba-fett-episode-3-review/|access-date=February 28, 2022|website=Den of Geek|archive-date=January 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122034827/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-wars-the-book-of-boba-fett-episode-3-review/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Fahy|first=Olivia|date=January 14, 2022|title=REVIEW: Boba Fett Vs Black Krrsantan Happened Sooner Than We Thought|work=Geek Ireland|url=https://geekireland.com/review-boba-fett-vs-black-krrrsantan-happened-sooner-than-we-thought/|access-date=February 28, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127045712/https://geekireland.com/review-boba-fett-vs-black-krrrsantan-happened-sooner-than-we-thought/|url-status=live}}</ref> The next day, the Twins come to apologize to Fett, bringing him a rancor and telling him that he can sell Krrsantan to someone. Fett accepts the gift and ignores the Twins' suggestion. He decides to release Krrsantan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zabo |first=Marta |date=January 14, 2022 |title=Why Boba Fett Doesn't Kill Black Krrsantan |url=https://screenrant.com/book-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-wookiee-free-reason/ |access-date=February 28, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128032858/https://screenrant.com/book-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-wookiee-free-reason/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

While in The Sanctuary, a [[cantina]] owned by [[Garsa Fwip]], Krrsantan sees [[List of Star Wars species (P–T)#Trandoshans|Trandoshans]] gambling. He starts to fight them, because of the Trandoshans' backgrounds as Wookiee hunters. While holding one in his arm, Fwip tries to calm him down by helping him remember how he does not need to prove his strength anymore as he was a former gladiator. KrrsantanFwip doesalso nottells listenhim andhis ripsbar thedebt armis offcleared thein Trandoshans.an Fwipattempt tellsto himsettle hethings needsdown, tobut payKrrsantan fordoes not listen and rips the damagearm heoff caused,the Trandoshans and hestill hands her credits he took from the Trandoshans. After leaving the cantina, Fett hires him as a bodyguard.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oddo|first=Marco Vitto|date=January 22, 2022|title='The Book of Boba Fett': Why Did Black Krrsantan Attack the Trandoshans in Episode 4?|url=https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-trandoshans-episode-4-explained/|access-date=February 28, 2022|website=Collider|archive-date=January 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123062223/https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-trandoshans-episode-4-explained/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lovett|first=Jamie|date=January 23, 2022|title=Star Wars: Why Wookiee Black Krrsantan Attacked Those Aliens|url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-book-of-boba-fett-episode-4-black-krrsantan-trandoshans/|access-date=February 28, 2022|website=ComicBook.com|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124090122/https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-book-of-boba-fett-episode-4-black-krrsantan-trandoshans/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Black Krrsantan is a black-furred Wookiee, which are humanoid aliens that hail from the planet Kashyyyk and are known for being tall, hairy, and having immense strength.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=David|date=January 15, 2022|title=Star Wars Changes How Powerful You Think Chewbacca Is|url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-chewbacca-black-krrsantan-wookiees-strength-comparison/|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=[[Screen Rant]]|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226042427/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-chewbacca-black-krrsantan-wookiees-strength-comparison/|url-status=live}}</ref> He wears gold armor with spikes on his shoulders. For weapons, he has electrical [[brass knuckles]], a powerful firearm, and a [[Crossbow|bowcaster]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Devora|first=Britta|date=January 10, 2022|title='The Book of Boba Fett': New Character Posters Reveal the Bounty Hunter's Allies and Enemies|url=https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-character-posters-black-krrsantan-tusken-raiders/|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226042426/https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-character-posters-black-krrsantan-tusken-raiders/|url-status=live}}</ref> Black Krrsantan's fighting style tends to lean towards a dark side. Unlike other Wookiees, he will use his teeth and break loyalties to win a fight.<ref name="KrrsantanMovieWeb">{{Cite web |last=Hendrix |first=Evadne |date=January 18, 2022 |title=Top 5 Wookies in the Star Wars Universe, Ranked |url=https://movieweb.com/wookies-star-wars-krrsantan/ |access-date=February 27, 2022 |website=[[MovieWeb]] |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227182219/https://movieweb.com/wookies-star-wars-krrsantan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Alex Zaben of [[Decider (website)|Decider]] has described him to be more dangerous than Chewbacca.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zalben |first=Alex |date=January 5, 2022 |title='Book of Boba Fett' Introduces Black Krrsantan, a Wookiee Bounty Hunter Straight From Marvel's Comics |url=https://decider.com/2022/01/05/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-wookiee-bounty-hunter-marvel-comics/ |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]] |archive-date=January 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115064304/https://decider.com/2022/01/05/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-wookiee-bounty-hunter-marvel-comics/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Black Krrsantan proves his strength, when he rips off the arm of a Trandoshan,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kleinman|first=Jack|date=January 19, 2022|title='BOBA FETT' JUST CHANGED STAR WARS HISTORY IN ONE BRILLIANT WAY|url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/boba-fett-black-krrsantan-gladiator|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226042427/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/boba-fett-black-krrsantan-gladiator|url-status=live}}</ref> and when he overpowers several Trandoshans who jump on top of him.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vaux|first=Robert|date=February 19, 2022|title=The Book of Boba Fett's Black Krrsantan Continues One of Star Wars' Oldest Rivalries|url=https://www.cbr.com/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-trandoshan-rivalry/|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=[[ComicBook.com]]|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226042430/https://www.cbr.com/book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-trandoshan-rivalry/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also displays his toughness from the scar on his face that goes over his left eye, which he got from Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber when he fought him.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tran|first=Keegan|date=January 11, 2022|title='Book of Boba Fett': Who Was That Wookiee Working for the Hutt Twins?|url=https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-wookiee-bounty-hunter-black-krrstantan-explained/|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=Collider|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226042426/https://collider.com/book-of-boba-fett-wookiee-bounty-hunter-black-krrstantan-explained/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rachel Leishman of ''[[The Mary Sue]]'' called him an "imposing figure" with a "threatening gaze".<ref name="MarySueKrrsantan">{{Cite web |last=Leishman |first=Rachel |date=January 10, 2022 |title=Everyone Has the Hots for This Wookiee From The Book of Boba Fett |url=https://www.themarysue.com/black-krrsantan-book-of-boba-fett-hot-wookiee/ |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[The Mary Sue]] |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116224002/https://www.themarysue.com/black-krrsantan-book-of-boba-fett-hot-wookiee/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He cares very little for anyone else and looks out only for himself.<ref name="IgnKrrsantan" /> He has several nicknames, and is called Black K, BK, and Santy by Doctor Aphra<ref name="IgnKrrsantan" /> and Santo by Boba Fett and Garsa Fwip.

Black Krrsantan was created shortly after Disney acquired [[Lucasfilm]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burr |first=Ty |date=November 3, 2012 |title=What to expect when Disney buys 'Star Wars' |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2012/11/03/what-expect-when-disney-buys-star-wars/CAwyjIqa5TWHuXj41732LJ/story.html |access-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227013802/https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2012/11/03/what-expect-when-disney-buys-star-wars/CAwyjIqa5TWHuXj41732LJ/story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and declared in January 2014, that the ''Star Wars'' comics license would return to [[Marvel Comics]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=January 3, 2022 |title=Disney Moves 'Star Wars' Comics License to Marvel |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/disney-moves-star-wars-comics-668377/ |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |archive-date=December 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231024336/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/disney-moves-star-wars-comics-668377/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Created by writer [[Kieron Gillen]], andartist [[Salvador Larroca]], and editors Jordan D. White and [[Heather Antos]], he made his first appearance in the comic ''[[Star Wars: Darth Vader|Darth Vader]]'' #1 (February 2015).''<ref name="IgnKrrsantan">{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=January 5, 2022 |title=The Book of Boba Fett's Black Krrsantan Explained: Why This Fearsome Wookiee Is a Big Deal for Star Wars |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/black-krrsantan-book-of-boba-fett-black-wookiee |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[IGN]] |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105223606/https://www.ign.com/articles/black-krrsantan-book-of-boba-fett-black-wookiee |url-status=live }}</ref> During the creation process for Krrsantan, Gillen said that they referred to him as "Newbacca", in reference to Chewbacca, while trying to figure out a name for him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Liam |date=January 12, 2022 |title=Star Wars Writer Reveals Book of Boba Fett Wookiee's Original, Hilarious Name |url=https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-original-name/#:~:text=Black%20Krrsantan%20was%20created%20by,was%20released%20by%20Marvel%20Comics. |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=Comic Book Resources |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112213851/https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-book-of-boba-fett-black-krrsantan-original-name/#:~:text=Black%20Krrsantan%20was%20created%20by,was%20released%20by%20Marvel%20Comics. |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1481291944995303434|user=kierongillen|title=I swear this isn't a joke. I just went back to my first draft for Darth Vader 1. My working name for Black Krrsantan was Newbacca.|author-link=Kieron Gillen|author=Kieron Gillen|date=January 12, 2022|access-date=February 26, 2022|language=English}}</ref> Black Krrsantan later made his first live-action appearance in ''The Book of Boba Fett.'' For his introduction alongside the Twins in "[[Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine]]", Krrsantan is portrayed by an actor named "Big" Dave in a costume.<ref name="TVlineInterview">{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=January 6, 2022 |title=Boba Fett Video: Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen Share Hutt Secrets and Tease More 'Colorful' Villains Ahead |url=https://tvline.com/2022/01/06/book-of-boba-fett-video-temuera-morrison-ming-na-wen-hutts-krrsantan-wookiee/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122104248/https://tvline.com/2022/01/06/book-of-boba-fett-video-temuera-morrison-ming-na-wen-hutts-krrsantan-wookiee/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> Throughout the rest of the show, Krrsantan is mainly portrayed by Carey Jones.<ref>{{Cite webmagazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=January 26, 2022 |title=Peter Mayhew's widow welcomes new Book of Boba Fett Wookiee to the Star Wars family |url=https://ew.com/tv/peter-mayhew-widow-welcomes-book-of-boba-fett-wookiee-to-star-wars-family/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127034714/https://ew.com/tv/peter-mayhew-widow-welcomes-book-of-boba-fett-wookiee-to-star-wars-family/ |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2022 |websitemagazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

Black Krrsantan has been praised by critics. Rachel Leishman of ''[[The Mary Sue]]'' stated "We're all a little in love with him after just one meeting", after his first appearance in ''The Book of Boba Fett''.<ref name="MarySueKrrsantan" /> ''[[MovieWeb]]'s'{{'}}s Evadne Hendrix ranked Black Krrsantan the 2nd best Wookiee in the ''Star Wars'' Universe.<ref name="KrrsantanMovieWeb" /> Stating, "With a dark look and sinister reputation, Black Krrsantan solidifies his spot as one of the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunters", ''[[Screen Rant]]''{{'}}s J. Richland Aderson named Krrsantan the 4th most feared bounty in ''Star Wars''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=J. Richland |date=June 25, 2019 |title=Star Wars: 10 Most Feared Bounty Hunters in the Galaxy, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-bounty-hunters-ranking/ |access-date=February 27, 2022 |website=Screen Rant |archive-date=August 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818211350/https://screenrant.com/star-wars-bounty-hunters-ranking/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Brenton Stewart gave the title for the most interesting character on ''The Book of Boba Fett'' to Krrsantan saying, "He has a cool design... and an intriguing and imagination-provoking background, with both gladiators and bounty hunters earning instant cool points for any character where their combination only puts him over the top."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Brenton |date=January 23, 2022 |title=Book of Boba Fett Already Offers a Better Spinoff: The Book of Black Krrsantan |url=https://www.cbr.com/book-of-boba-fett-offers-better-spinoff-black-krrsantan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128032548/https://www.cbr.com/book-of-boba-fett-offers-better-spinoff-black-krrsantan/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=February 27, 2022 |website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> While ranking Krrsantan as the 9th best character in ''The Book of Boba Fett'', Nick Bartlett of [[Slash Film|/Film]] said, "It's refreshing to see a more antagonistic Wookiee character."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bartlett |first=Nick |date=February 16, 2022 |title=The Best Characters In The Book Of Boba Fett Ranked |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/770307/the-best-characters-in-the-book-of-boba-fett-ranked/ |access-date=February 27, 2022 |website=/Film |archive-date=February 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218133752/https://www.slashfilm.com/770307/the-best-characters-in-the-book-of-boba-fett-ranked/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Eric Francisco of ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse.com]]'' praised the WookieWookiee, calling him "one of the most fearsome characters to ever carry a blaster". He also said that Black Krrsantan is one of "the scariest characters in ''Star Wars'' history" and said that his "intimidating presence" makes ''The Book of Boba Fett'' a treat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francisco |first=Eric |date=January 5, 2022 |title=Black Krrsantan: Boba Fett's Terrifying Wookie Has a Surprising Obi-wan Kenobi Connection |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/book-of-boba-fett-wookie-black-krrsantan-obi-wan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128032529/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/book-of-boba-fett-wookie-black-krrsantan-obi-wan |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=January 25, 2022 |website=Inverse.com}}</ref>

A 6-inch action figure of Black Krrsantan's appearance in the Marvel comics was released by [[Hasbro]] in their toy line of [[Star Wars: The Black Series|''Star Wars: The'' Black Series]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Keane|first=Sean|date=February 14, 2022|title=Terrifying Wookiee Black Krrsantan Is Joining Star Wars Black Series|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/terrifying-wookiee-black-krrsantan-is-joining-star-wars-black-series/|access-date=February 25, 2022|website=[[CNET]]|archive-date=February 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226011156/https://www.cnet.com/news/terrifying-wookiee-black-krrsantan-is-joining-star-wars-black-series/|url-status=live}}</ref> Alongside Fennec Shand and Boba Fett, Krrsantan was released as a skin in the video game ''[[Fortnite Battle Royale]]'' with a Hutt clan symbol back accessory on February 8, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Trevor |date=February 8, 2022 |title=Fortnite Adds 'The Book of Boba Fett' Fennec Shand and Krrsantan Skins |url=https://gamerant.com/fortnite-book-of-boba-fett-fennec-shand-krrsantan-skins/ |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=GameRant |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226133736/https://gamerant.com/fortnite-book-of-boba-fett-fennec-shand-krrsantan-skins/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knoop |first=Joseph |date=February 9, 2022 |title=You can now be a wookiee in Fortnite, but not Chewie |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/Krrsantan-fortnite-fennec-shand/ |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-date=February 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213023228/https://www.pcgamer.com/Krrsantan-fortnite-fennec-shand/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

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