What is Star Wars: Visions (TV) About?
Star Wars: Visions is a groundbreaking animated series that serves as a creative canvas for an anthology of short films, each one exploring the rich Star Wars mythology through a distinct lens offered by international animation studios. With a mission to embrace the global impact of the Star Wars saga, the series allows each studio to craft a unique narrative, forging a blend of cultural storytelling with the familiar elements of the franchise. The first volume comprises nine episodes, each produced by top-tier Japanese animation studios, including Kamikaze Douga, Studio Colorido, Geno Studio, Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Production I.G, and Science Saru, showcasing the anime style's influence on Star Wars storytelling. Moving beyond Japan, the second volume further diversifies the anthology by enlisting studios from across the world, including notable names such as Aardman, Cartoon Saloon, and Studio Mir. Each studio infuses its cultural and artistic signatures into its respective short film, contributing to a tapestry of narratives that resonate with international audiences and illuminate the universal appeal of the Star Wars narrative. As a convergence of imaginative re-interpretations, Star Wars: Visions expands the boundaries of the iconic universe, reinvigorating it with fresh ideas and visual experimentation.
The first episode of Star Wars: Visions aired on September 22, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on May 04, 2023.