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Aug 17, 2021 · Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and announced the Japanese and English dub voice casts for Star Wars: Visions, an upcoming anthology series from Lucasfilm that tells new Star Wars stories through the singular style and tradition of Japanese anime.
Sep 13, 2021 · Star Wars: Visions, an anime anthology featuring nine shorts from some of the world’s best anime creators, is set to debut September 22 on Disney+. With Inside Star Wars: Visions, StarWars.com will pull back the curtain on the series for exclusive early insights into what might await us.
- The Duel
- Tatooine Rhapsody
- The Twins
- The Village Bride
- The Ninth Jedi
- T0-B1
- The Elder
- Lop and Ocho
- Akakiri
One of my favorite episodes and a strong start to the series.I loved that this took place in a Star Wars setting heavily inspired by feudal/medieval Japan, a theme that can be seen in almost every episode that follows; it felt like a clever way to mix togeth...Top marks for incredible costume design (check out those stormtroopers!) and the gritty, hand-drawn textures that made everything feel extra dramatic.Score: 9This episode really stood out as the kind of story we hadn’t seen told yet in this universe. An intergalactic rock band embarks on an impromptu adventure to save one of their members; it’s equal pa...This is one of the only vignettes in the series to feature established characters from the Star Wars franchise, which was a surprise.A complete departure from the previous episode, its lighthearted narrative and visuals helped make this one feel unique.Score: 8This episode is another favorite of mine; I enjoyed it so much that I wish it was saved for the finale. When it ended, I was left wanting an entire series with these characters.The artistic choices in this one were astounding. Orange stormtroopers, a deep red background, and the contrast of the perfectly circular blue stun rings evoke a sense of a graphic novel. The anima...Score: 9This episode gave me Avatar the Last Airbender vibes, with a village plagued by an evil that needs to be stopped by an unassuming hero. I enjoyed that this episode revolved around a little planet a...The art as a whole didn’t astound me, but it was in no way lacking.Score: 7Like the previous episode, the art in this one didn’t blow me away. Even though there was nothing particularly wrong with it, it just didn’t grab me the way the others did.The story followed a similar sentiment. I love the idea of someone smithing lightsabers for a new generation of Jedi during the reign of the Empire and the chaos that follows, but I found that I fa...Score: 7If you ever wondered what Astro-Boy would look like in Star Wars, I have good news for you: it’s this episode and I mean that in the best way possible.This one was so pleasant to watch. The visuals were sweet and soft like a marshmallow, and it warmed my cold heart.In contrast, the story felt like it was running at a breakneck pace. A lot happens in this short episode — lots of character development, a lightsaber battle, massive jumps in time — but I still en...Score: 8This is the only vignette in the bunch that does not take place in the Imperial Era. I love the juxtaposition of a sweet, soft padawan and their “cool guy” Master, but the pacing was a little slow.The duel in this one was cleverly choreographed and the choices the animators made pulled me into the scene.Score: 7The story was solid, but not astounding, and the same can be said for the visual style. This vignette suffers in its spot in the series; after seven episodes all ending in lightsaber battles, it di...This episode, with its anthropomorphized bunny lady main character, is for someone, but that someone is not me.Score: 6This episode as a standalone piece is incredible, but as the last entry in the series, it felt a little underwhelming.I adored how different the art style was in this episode; it reminded me of Cartoon Saloon’s Wolfwalkers. In particular, the way the characters' faces were drawn and the colors used felt really dif...This should have been episode 8 instead of 9. Or better yet, just watch it on its own.Score: 8- Julia Rago
- Title: “Sith” Studio: El Guiri. Writer-director: Rodrigo Blaas. Rodrigo Blaas is an Emmy Award®-winning director who has spent more than 20 years in animation.
- Title: “Screecher’s Reach” Studio: Cartoon Saloon. Director: Paul Young. Paul Young is a co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, an IFTA winner and Oscar®, Emmy® and BAFTA nominee.
- Title: “In the Stars” Studio: Punkrobot. Writer-director: Gabriel Osorio. Gabriel Osorio majored in Fine Arts at Universidad de Chile, later specializing in 3D animation.
- Title: “I Am Your Mother” Studio: Aardman. Director: Magdalena Osinska. Magdalena Osinska is an award-winning director who has been with Aardman for eight years.
Release Date: September 22, 2021. Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Science Fiction. Seven Japanese anime studios bring their unique talent and perspective to “Star Wars: Visions”—a collection of animated short films that will stream exclusively on Disney+.
May 3, 2023 · By Samantha Nelson. Updated: May 3, 2023 12:15 pm. Posted: May 3, 2023 6:00 am. As the Star Wars TV shows have become increasingly complex, tying together multiple animated series and films with...
