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Star Wars Is Finally Going All-In On Anime, And It’s About Time!

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Star Wars: Visions represents a groundbreaking collection of stories that seamlessly blends two immensely popular entertainment genres – Star Wars and anime. Given the rich tapestry of intense, fantastical actions and eccentric personalities in both design and character within Star Wars, it’s no surprise that there’s always been a significant connection with anime. Visions offers an exceptional platform for creators to explore this link, while still providing ample room for unique interpretations.

The animated series Star Wars: Visions has successfully blended the classic anime style with the universe of Star Wars, offering more than anyone could have anticipated. Excitingly, the third season of Star Wars: Visions is set to debut in October; this news alone is thrilling, but given all that’s planned for season 3, it seems clear that Star Wars: Visions season 3 will mark a significant step forward in making anime an integral part of the Star Wars brand. This development, which has been long overdue, is finally becoming a reality.

How Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Will See Star Wars Go All-In On Anime

Why Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Will Be Big

In a grand comeback for the Star Wars franchise, season 3 of Star Wars: Visions will immerse itself deeply into the world of anime. This time around, all the stories are exclusive to anime studios and boast an impressive lineup, with veterans like Studio Trigger and Production I.G returning, as well as fresh talents such as Wit Studio and David Production joining the fray. Notably, David Production’s short will be helmed by none other than Shinya Ohira, a renowned animator from Studio Ghibli, making this season a star-studded event in terms of the remarkable talent it brings to the table.

The tales presented in season 3 serve as a strong demonstration of Star Wars’ dedication to animation. Three of these stories are sequels to “The Duel”, “The Village Bride”, and “The Ninth Jedi”. At the Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, it was revealed that “The Ninth Jedi” will be featured in a limited series for Star Wars: Visions Presents, an extension of the Star Wars: Visions universe into longer narratives. This indicates a significant level of confidence in Star Wars’ commitment to animation, and it will be exciting to witness this development unfold.

Star Wars’ Newfound Commitment To Anime Was A Longtime Coming

Star Wars Should Have Gotten Into Anime A Long Time Ago

The upcoming season 3 of Star Wars: Visions is set to deepen its connection with anime, a move that was bound to happen given the long-standing similarities between the action and narrative style of Star Wars and anime. Interestingly, the roots of Star Wars can be traced back to Japanese entertainment, particularly samurai films like The Hidden Fortress by the legendary director Akira Kurosawa. Essentially, since its inception, Star Wars has been interwoven with the aesthetic of anime and Japanese cinema as a whole, making its continued focus on anime all the more exciting.

It’s no surprise that both Star Wars and anime have such an immense level of recognition, given their dominant positions in the global entertainment landscape. With Star Wars being one of the most influential franchises ever, and anime steadily gaining mainstream appeal and profitability, it seems only fitting for Star Wars to dive deeper into anime – considering they are two of the leading forces in today’s entertainment world. The success we’ve seen with Star Wars: Visions gives us a glimpse of what could be achieved when these two giants join forces, and I can’t help but wonder how much more impactful their collaboration might become in the future.

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2025-04-25 19:41

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