Star Wars: Visions: Season 1

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Star Wars: Visions: (English Dubbed)

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Disney+ | Season Premiere Date: September 22, 2021

Summary: The anthology series features Star Wars short films from seven anime studios: Kamikaze Douga, Geno Studio (Twin Engine), Studio Colorido (Twin Engine), Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Science Saru, and Production IG.

Genre(s): Animation, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. Akakiri
Air Date: September 22, 2021
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S1:E8. Lop & Och?
Air Date: September 22, 2021
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S1:E7. The Elder
Air Date: September 22, 2021

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Collider Rafael Motamayor

Sep 21, 2021

This is a show that is in constant conversation with Star Wars as a whole, reimagining the franchise through seven unique visions that celebrate what makes it special while delivering some of the most exciting stories we've ever seen in the galaxy far, far away. Read full review

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IndieWire Tyler Hersko

Sep 21, 2021

It’s a beautifully animated and smartly written homage to everything that fans love about “Star Wars,” as well as the rare kind of installment in a multi-billion dollar IP that doesn’t feel like it was created by committee or focus-tested until all the artistry has been stripped away. Read full review

Juan Barquin

Sep 21, 2021

Watching Star Wars: Visions sparks a kind of endless wonder that hasn’t been present in the franchise for some time now. By tying itself to the Skywalker Saga or even exploring adjacent stories, the anime series allows its creators to craft some genuinely groundbreaking stories, many of which are deserving of their own extended universes. Read full review

Empire Amon Warmann

Sep 21, 2021

The galaxy far, far away has never looked more stunning in animation, and at its best Visions folds core Star Wars tenets into compelling stories with characters you instantly want to see more of. Here’s hoping this isn’t the only season we get. Read full review

Brett White

Sep 22, 2021

Star Wars: Visions has something for every Star Wars fan. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 21, 2021

Star Wars: Visions consists of nine stand-alone shorts, with the best providing a fascinating wedding of that far-away galaxy to imagery and themes rooted in Kurosawa's films. Read full review

Zaki Hasan

Sep 21, 2021

Yes, it’s visually and stylistically lush; but the stories presented here are diverting more than they are engrossing, making the whole thing feel a bit like franchise-flavored empty calories. Read full review

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Zackasaur

Sep 22, 2021

This might just be my favorite thing Star Wars has EVER done, and I'm a longtime mega fan. Give me more anime Star Wars, stat!

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JFRANKSTA1

Sep 22, 2021

A monument to Disney's failure to do anything but damage the star wars brand. How ironic it is that the second that they hand the keys over to LITERALLY ANYONE ELSE we get what is arguably the best pieces of star wars media to come out in recent years. Makes you think.....

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Kai82

Sep 26, 2021

It is an amazing idea to let Japanese animation studios produce their own Star Wars stories and it works well. They got me with the first episode and they put heart and soul into everything. I watched the season in one sitting and say the force is strong here. It is as expected a mixture ofIt is an amazing idea to let Japanese animation studios produce their own Star Wars stories and it works well. They got me with the first episode and they put heart and soul into everything. I watched the season in one sitting and say the force is strong here. It is as expected a mixture of Japanese culture aka anime, Samurai movies, style, tropes and ideas included into Star Wars. There is already an overlap as Samurai and Jedi are similar (Codex, lifelong training, great warriors, can fall to the dark side etc.) Before anyone mentions it: I know that most Jedi are not fighters but those are rarely shown in the movies, series and books (If you don't believe me just look up the agricultural corps, medical corps and diplomatic corps of the Jedi Order). Just as remark for the Show: The episodes are out of continuity or at least hard to pinpoint and hardcore fans should find some errors but this was never the point. It is about telling compelling stories, use ideas and connect this with the studios. I think I give an overview about the episodes: “The Duel” is inspired by “The seven Samurai” and an amazing start. Well paced, amazing style and impressive characters. Highlight of the show and worth continuing. “Tatooine Rhapsody” is unlike everything I expected and works quite well. I wont spoil anything and just say the episode rocks ;-). “The Twins” has great action, interesting ideas and 2 likable characters with the twins. Also good philosophical dilemma. “The village Bride” is a worldbuilding tale with a good climax. A set up for more I hope. “The ninth Jedi” has a great story, great characters, surprises and I hope they continue the story as I see great potential here. Easily another highlight. “T0-B1” This is charming and warms your heart. I was reminded of Astro Boy and Pinocchio. Good idea, main character and optimistic outlook. “The Elder” shows an adventure that has a meaningful lesson. Be it for a Jedi, Padawan or the viewer. “Lop and Ocho” is again something I want to see more of. Great lovable, characters, moral dilemma and emotions. Another highlight. “Akakiri” is like a Samurai drama and I am amazed that they pulled this of. This was awesome ride and I was deeply impressed. Many of these episodes are so good that I want to see more of the characters and how their stories progress. Even the episodes that are not my favorites have hearth and soul put into. Visually the style is excellent and truly a strength. Overall I give a 10/10 and say it was refreshing and amazing. We need more like this and I recommend it for fans of Star Wars, Japanese movies / culture and maybe even non fans.… Expand

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brockcheese

Sep 23, 2021

This is a really unique project that is the most original Star Wars has been since the original movie. Because its an anthology the results are a bit varied, but many of these I would like to see extended to a tv show.

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geewah

May 3, 2022

This unique Star Wars project is a fantastic visual experience, even if some of the episodes are uneven and slightly disappointing.

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Echo078

Sep 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first episode set the bar real high and the second episode was just so bad. The art style of the first episode is just so unique, the story itself leaves so much unexplained, in a great way. Who is this wanderer? Why is he on that planet? Why is he even helping the village and why does he collect blood Kyber Crystals? Is he a grey Jedi? An ex sith? And then theres the second episode, a padawan joining a band, really? And the band **** sucked. The third episode was okay, some things didn't make any sense like how did the brother breathe in space and how did he sneak in an X wing without anyone noticing it. I can go on and on with every episode but its just really a hit or miss, some episodes are great, others aren't. Easy as that… Expand

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Sandrick

Sep 28, 2021

I loved the idea of creating shorts in the SW universe with a heavy Asian/Anime influence, but unfortunately, most of the stories are shallow and uninteresting, to say the least. You hear a lot of people saying that these don't really feel like SW and I think a part of that reason is thatI loved the idea of creating shorts in the SW universe with a heavy Asian/Anime influence, but unfortunately, most of the stories are shallow and uninteresting, to say the least. You hear a lot of people saying that these don't really feel like SW and I think a part of that reason is that there is an absence of thematic music present. It doesn't have to be John Williams score, as Mandalorian and the SW tv series have proved-- just something in keeping with that which ties the world together.

As it is, this feels like the studios were given free rein to do whatever they want, as long as it had lightsabers, Jedi, blasters, ships and droids in it. But you can't just slap those "things" together and expect it to bring the same Star Wars feels.

I really wanted to like this much more than I did. I love animated anthologies that showcase a variety of styles, but I have seen far more heart present in fan-made projects over the years. This was just not all that interesting to watch and I had a really hard time caring about any of the characters.

It COULD have been great, as the recent SW books have shown in the short form fiction (From a Certain Point of View series and the SW Tales series) but these just fell pretty flat. But they were pretty.

Also-- I just cannot believe that some of the reviews here are praising this so highly. I swear Disney is paying people to pad their numbers here...… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

75
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 29, 2025
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 4, 2023
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E9. Akakiri
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E8. Lop & Och?
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E7. The Elder
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E6. T0-B1
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E5. The Ninth Jedi
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E4. The Village Bride
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
- 5.5
  S1:E3. The Twins
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
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  S1:E2. Tatooine Rhapsody
  Air Date: September 22, 2021
- 6.8
  S1:E1. The Duel
  Air Date: September 22, 2021