BetterButter July 4, 2021 Share July 4, 2021 Quote Seven Japanese anime studios bring their unique talent and perspective to Star Wars: Visions, a collection of animated Original Short Films, streaming September 22 on Disney+. Link to comment
AnimeMania July 4, 2021 Share July 4, 2021 9, originally 10 Episodes (Shorts) , 2 episodes were merged into one Release date: September 22, 2021 Disney+ Kamikaze Douga – The Duel A story in black and white with splashes for color for certain elements — like lightsabers. One Samurai-esque Jedi character and an astromech droid with straw hat, journey towards selflessness and self-sacrifice for the greater good after an emcounter with the Sith. Geno Studio (Twin Engine) – Lop and Ochō A story about a space bunny-girl named Lop and her unwavering devotion to goodness, family and loyalty that is tested as she learns to accepting beauty with all its imperfections, during a clash between the beauty of nature and the encroachment of industrialization. The Empire represents the march of technology. Studio Colorido (Twin Engine) – Tatooine Rhapsody It’s a Star Wars rock opera about a band on Tatooine with a dream to make it big and an unexpected friendship. It includes classic Star Wars characters, Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt at the Mos Espa Speedway. Trigger – The Twins Two twins, one male and one female, born into the dark side and have who have conjoined star destroyers. How far will a brother go to save his sister. Trigger – The Elder Explores the intricate bond between a Master and a Padawan and what transpires when they encounter an unknown enemy. When is a Padawan no longer a Padawan? Kinema Citrus – The Village Bride The Jedi is guardian of peace and justice. What do you have to do in "order" to be a fallen Jedi? The story is seen through the eyes of a bride on the eve of her wedding day. A "fallen Jedi" observes this local tradition in a far-off village and the unexpected choice the bride must make to save her people. Science Saru – Akakiri A beautiful, yet painful story about a Jedi who meets a princess. Science Saru – T0-B1 a cute and fun story of an adorable (Astro Boy aesthetic) droid who dreams of becoming a Jedi Knight. Production IG – The Ninth Jedi This was originally two shorts that are now combined into one. At a time when tales of the Jedi have become myth, and their legend is the only thing keeping the despair of the darkness that threatens the galaxy at bay. The first short was about a legendary lightsaber-smith's daughter who goes on a quest to deliver her weapons into the eight hands of those worthy to wield them. The second short tells the story of the eight Force sensitive warriors and what it takes to learn to trust each other in order to become the Jedi that can save the galaxy. All these descriptions are cobbled together from various sources. 2 Link to comment
AnimeMania August 17, 2021 Share August 17, 2021 (edited) Both Japanese and English versions of the series will be released. English dub cast: The Duel: Brian Tee (Ronin), Lucy Liu (Bandit Leader), Jaden Waldman (Village Chief) Tatooine Rhapsody: Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Jay), Bobby Moynihan (Geezer), Temuera Morrison (BobaFett), Shelby Young (K-344), Marc Thompson (Lan) The Twins: Neil Patrick Harris (Karre), Alison Brie (Am), Jonathan Lipow (B-20N) The Village Bride: Karen Fukuhara (F), Nichole Sakura (Haru), Christopher Sean (Asu), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Valco), Andrew Kishino (Izuma), Stephanie Sheh (Saku) The Ninth Jedi: Kimiko Glenn (Kara), Andrew Kishino (Juro), Simu Liu (Zhima), Masi Oka (Ethan), Greg Chun (Roden), Neil Kaplan (Narrator), Michael Sinterniklaas (Hen Jin), T0-B1: Jaden Waldman (T0-B1), Kyle Chandler (Mitaka) The Elder: David Harbour (Tajin), Jordan Fisher (Dan), James Hong (The Elder) Lop & Ocho: Anna Cathcart (Lop), Hiromi Dames (Ocho), Paul Nakauchi (Yasaburo), Kyle McCarley (Imperial Officer) Akakiri: Henry Golding (Tsubaki), Jamie Chung (Misa), George Takei (Senshuu), Keone Young (Kamahachi), Lorraine Toussaint (Masago) Japanese dub cast: The Duel: Masaki Terasoma (Ronin), Akeno Watanabe (Bandit Leader), Yūko Sanpei (VillageChief) Tatooine Rhapsody: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Jay), Kōusuke Gotō (Geezer), Akio Kaneda (Boba Fett), MasayoFujita (K-344), Anri Katsu (Lan) The Twins: Junya Enoki (Karre), Ryoko Shiraishi (Am), Tokuyoshi Kawashima (B-20N) The Village Bride: Asami Seto (F), Megumi Han (Haru), Yūma Uchida (Asu), Takaya Kamikawa(Vaan), Yoshimitsu Shimoyama (Izuma), Mariya Ise (Saku) The Ninth Jedi: Chinatsu Akasaki(Kara), Tetsuo Kanao (Juro), Shin-ichiro Miki (Zhima), Hiromu Mineta (Ethan), Kazuya Nakai (Roden), Akio Ōtsuka, (Narrator), Daisuke Hirakawa (Hen Jin) T0-B1: Masako Nozawa (T0-B1), Tsutomu Isobe (Mitaka) The Elder: Takaya Hashi (Tajin), Kenichi Ogata (The Elder), Yuichi Nakamura (Dan) Lop & Ocho: Seiran Kobayashi (Lop), Risa Shimizu (Ocho), Tadahisa Fujimura (Yasaburo),Taisuke Nakano (Imperial Officer) Akakiri: Yū Miyazaki (Tsubaki), Lynn (Misa), Chō (Senshuu), Wataru Takagi (Kamahachi),Yukari Nozawa (Masago) Edited August 17, 2021 by AnimeMania 1 Link to comment
SnoGirl September 22, 2021 Share September 22, 2021 (edited) Watched ‘The Duel’ first. I’m not a big fan of anime but its Star Wars so I thought I would try it. I really liked the Bandit Leader and her device for her lightsaber. I always was surprised we didn’t see more variety of lightsabers considering how creative people are. Loved the fight between Ronin and her. Is Ronin a sith that goes after other red blades? Or more like Ahsoka, no longer a Jedi and a force welder. Either way, if we get another season, I hope we see him again. Edited September 22, 2021 by SnoGirl 3 Link to comment
AnimeMania April 13, 2022 Share April 13, 2022 Star Wars: Visions Season 2 Reportedly Coming This Year There is a rumor that there will be a Season 2. 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania May 30, 2022 Share May 30, 2022 (edited) On 4/13/2022 at 5:37 PM, AnimeMania said: Star Wars: Visions Season 2 Reportedly Coming This Year There is a rumor that there will be a Season 2. Confirmed there is will be a Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 coming sometime in 2023. Edited May 30, 2022 by AnimeMania 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania February 2, 2023 Share February 2, 2023 Star Wars Visions Season 2 Release Date & Episode Titles Confirmed Star Wars: Visions season 2 will stream on May 4, 2023 on Disney+. This time the shorts will come from animation houses from all around the world. 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania April 10, 2023 Share April 10, 2023 (edited) S02.E01: Sith (El Guiri, Spain/Writer-director: Rodrigo Blaas) A former Sith apprentice, leading a peaceful, but isolated life, is confronted by the past when her old master tracks her down. Úrsula Corberó as Lola (English/Spanish) Luis Tosar as Sith Master (English/Spanish) S02.E02: Screecher's Reach (Cartoon Saloon, Ireland/Director: Paul Young) A young girl, seeking reprieve from her days in a rural workhouse, discovers a legendary haunted cave with her friends. The cave’s dark pull will change the trajectory of her life forever. Alex Connolly as Baython Angelica Huston as Sith Mother Eva Whittaker as Daal Molly McCann as Keena Niamh Moyles as Ghost Noah Rafferty as Quinn S02.E03: In the Stars (Punkrobot, Chile/Writer-director: Gabriel Osorio) Two sisters, the last of their kind who live in hiding on their ravaged land, squabble about how to survive with the Empire encroaching. On a water run, the sisters must fight back when they are discovered. Amparo Noguera as Officer Julia Oviedo as Tichina (English/Spanish) Kate Kickie as Officer Valentina Muhr as Koten (English/Spanish) S02.E04: I Am Your Mother (Aardman, United Kingdom/Director: Magdalena Osinska) Young pilot Anni, who is embarrassed by her sweet, but clingy mum, must team with her for a madcap family race at the academy. Along the way, their relationship is tested by the elements, their old ship, other racers...and each other! A Twi'lek mother and daughter competing in the British school tradition known as Sports Day, with Wedge hosting the event. Bebe Cave as Julan Van Reeple Charithra Chandran as Annisoukaline Kalfus Denis Lawson as Wedge Antilles Daisy Haggard as Dorota Van Reeple Maxine Peak as Kalina Kalfus S02.E05: Journey to the Dark Head (Studio Mir, South Korea/Director: Hyeong Geun Park) A hopeful mechanic and disillusioned young Jedi team up for a risky and unlikely quest to turn the tide of the galactic war, but dark forces tail them. English Voice Cast: Albert Kong as Interpreter / Jedi Master A Ashley Park as Ara / Young Ara Daniel Dae Kim as Bichan Eugene Lee Yang as Toul Greg Chun as Shopkeeper / Master Leesagum / Training Partner / Padawan Jonella Landry as Master Duta Judy Alice Lee as Master Moru / Another Jedi Korean Voice Cast: Choi Soo Min as Master Duta Chwang Kwang as Interpreter Jang Ye Na as Ara / Young Ara Lee Kyung Tae as Toul Lee So Young as Master Moru / Another Jedi Lim Chae Heon as Training Partner Shim Young Woo as Master Leesagum / Shopkeeper Yun Yong Sik as Bichan S02.E06: The Spy Dancer (Studio La Cachette, France/Writer-director: Julien Chheng) The premier dancer at a famous, Imperial-frequented cabaret uses her unique skill-set to spy for the Rebellion, but the presence of a mysterious officer threatens to derail her mission. Barber Weber-Scaff as Mee’ma & Additional Voices Bruce Edward Sheffield Camille Cottin as Loi’e Kaycie Chase as Hétis Lumbert Wilson as Jon Rudi James Jephcott as The Officer Bruce Sherfield as Additional Voices Taylor Gasman as Additional Voices S02.E07: The Bandits of Golak (88 Pictures, India/Director: Ishan Shukla) Fleeing from their village by train and pursued by ferocious Imperial forces, a boy and his force-sensitive younger sister seek refuge in a vibrant and dangerous dhaba. Lillete Dubey as Rugal Neeraj Kabi as Inquisitor Rajeev Raj as Helper Sonal Kushal as Rani Sumanto Ray as Conductor, Jangori Leader and Dhoona Sahil Vaid as Maghadi and Scavenger Richard Joel as Scavenger Aviral Kumar as Stormtrooper Suraj Sharma as Charuk Ish Thakkar as Stormtrooper and Alien Aaditya Sharma as Stormtrooper and Alien Shivani Darbari as Crowd S02.E08: The Pit (D'ART Shtajio, Japan and Lucasfilm Ltd./Writer-director-executive producer: LeAndre Thomas) A fearless young prisoner, forced to dig for kyber by the Empire, plans a risky escape for he and his people. Anika Noni Rose as Eureka / Mother Cedric Yarbrough as Old Prisoner David Diggs as Crux Jordyn Curet as Livy Steve Blum as Commander Matthew Wood as Stormtroopers S02.E09: Aau's Song (Triggerfish, South Africa/Writer-directors: Nadia Darries and Daniel Clarke) An alien child who longs to sing is raised by her loving, but stern father to stay quiet because of the calamitous effect her voice has on the crystals in the nearby mines. Cynthia Erivo as Kratu Dineo Du Toti as Aau (singing) Faith Baloyi as Attu Mpilo Jantjie as Aau (dialogue) Tumisho Masha as Abat Edited April 11, 2023 by AnimeMania 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania May 2, 2023 Share May 2, 2023 S02.E01: Sith Can you use the force to create art? S02.E02: Screecher's Reach S02.E03: In the Stars S02.E04: I Am Your Mother S02.E05: Journey to the Dark Head S02.E06: The Spy Dancer S02.E07: The Bandits of Golak S02.E08: The Pit S02.E09: Aau's Song 1 Link to comment
tkc May 9, 2023 Share May 9, 2023 I’ve only watched the first two episodes of S2 so far, but the look of the first episode was beautiful! Link to comment
Chyromaniac May 14, 2023 Share May 14, 2023 Season 2 is an interesting batch of stories- I liked the diversity in both animation style and cultural origins. Season 1 was great for showing the breadth and depth of anime- but it was really interesting to see the various perspectives at work. For favorites I’ll start with the Aardman short for being unapologetically humorous. The French studio essentially putting on Space Cabaret felt very apropos. Sith was the most visually striking piece- the mix of full color characters with the painted effects, and the sometimes sketch style backgrounds all came together beautifully. I also really enjoyed the visual style of Aau’s Song- the characters almost looked fuzzy at times, like they were made from felt. I don’t think any short was necessarily “bad”- although I guess Screechers Reach is my de facto least favorite. I appreciated the visuals and how genuinely scary it got- but the ending is just so depressing. From this season, it’s the short I will probably skip on rewatch. Otherwise, for all the diversity in style throughout the shorts, they did seem to hit on some consistent narrative themes. We get lots of parental relationships- particularly mothers and daughters. We see the empire as an occupying or colonizing force - sure this is Star Wars, but it really hits home when the stories are coming from the POV of formerly oppressed peoples. Painting and music are used as mechanisms for storytelling. And, children leave home to explore their greater purpose. Again, this is Star Wars so that’s kind of baked into the premise- but it’s curious to see it played out repeatedly over the course of the season. Link to comment
AnimeMania August 20, 2023 Share August 20, 2023 New Star Wars: Visions One-Shot Coming from Marvel and Peach Momoko – Exclusive Reveal Star Wars: Visions returns, this time in Comic Book format, I am not sure how this can be called a one-shot (I am not sure if this is a completely self contained story) when it seems that Marvel clearly realize that this will be a anthology series that will showcase additional Comic Book creators with the title. Anywhoo: Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1 is a Comic Book written and drawn by Peach Momoko, being released by Marvel in November 2023. Centuries after the death of a major Sith Lord, a cult called Ankok has grown around the notorious dark side servant. Tata, leader of the cult, believes she is the rightful successor to this Sith Lord. Meanwhile, a girl named Kako and her loyal droid Gel are fated to confront this new evil. Another character, Popo, follows Kako and Gel on their adventure. Peach Momoko said, "I wanted to tell a story about a cult. And I felt within the Star Wars universe, the dark side was something that ties to when a human, or something living, loses itself and then wants to rely on believing something in order to have hope to live, I believe falling to the dark side is nothing to be ashamed of. It could save you. Sometimes the dark side can help defeat your trauma and fear. In the story, Ankok’s belief is that the time when light defeats darkness has ended. It is the time to accept the darkness. And Tata is only using the dark side to help those who need a ‘dark light.’" Link to comment
AnimeMania September 17, 2023 Share September 17, 2023 The Next Star Wars: Visions One-Shot has been announced, Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1. This Comic Book will be released on January 3, 2024. It is an expansion on the Star Wars: Visions Season 1 short "The Duel" by Kamikaze Douga and centers on the mysterious Ronin portrayed within. 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania November 20 Share November 20 (edited) Lucasfilm Confirms ‘Star Wars Visions: Volume 3’, Premiere Set For 2025 — Disney APAC Showcase Star Wars Visions: Volume 3 will premiere on Disney+ in 2025 and will feature nine short films from nine different Japanese anime studios - Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co., Production I.G, TRIGGER, ANIMA (in co-production with Kamikaze Douga), David Production, Polygon Pictures, Project Studio Q, and WIT Studio. Edited November 20 by AnimeMania Link to comment
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