Star Wars: Visions short 'The Village Bride' ". The El Capitan Theatre Hollywood . Retrieved November 22, 2021. I Am Your Mother" is set after the Original Trilogy but before the Sequel Trilogy, as evidenced by the still-youthful Wedge Antilles. This is one of the only vignettes in the series to feature established characters from the Star Wars franchise, which was a surprise.

So as to ensure the storytellers had the most freedom possible in developing their Visions shorts, [6] Lucasfilm allowed the shorts to break from the pre-existing Star Wars timeline. [3] Matt Martin of the Lucasfilm Story Group clarified this means all shorts are non-canon. While shorts like " Tatooine Rhapsody" could theoretically fit within canon, [6] no source at this time has brought a Visions story into the canonical Star Wars timeline. Also, not only is Takashi writing the comic, he’s also doing the interior AND he designed the Cover A. All nine installments will be available on May 4, meaning fans can watch season 2 at their own pace. Zhima constructs the lightsabers for the Nine Jedi to change color and length depending on the holder. Initially, Kara's lightsaber is colorless and keeps changing length because she doubts her strength in the Force, but as she fights the Sith and becomes more confident in her abilities, it turns into a normal green lightsaber. In "The Pit", the prisoners are ultimately rescued and taken to the city to begin new lives with hope for the future, but it comes at the cost of Crux's life.Nelson expressed concern about insufficient coordination among the studios to avoid overlapping themes in their stories, observing that a third of Volume 2's stories revolved around young girls finding mentors to teach them how to use the Force. Nelson praised Volume 2 for exploring the political aspects of Star Wars more than Volume 1, citing the theme of indigenous resistance in "In the Stars", forced labor in "The Pit", and resistance in "The Spy Dancer". Nelson also described "Screecher's Reach" as an inverse of Joseph Campbell's " hero's journey" and "I Am Your Mother" as a lighthearted "mother and daughter" story that differed from the higher-stakes drama of the other stories. [50] Accolades [ edit ] Year Cast: Daal (Eva Whittaker), Baython (Alex Connolly), Quinn (Noah Rafferty), Keena (Molly McCann), Sith Mother ( Anjelica Huston), Ghost (Niamh Moyles) title=>"Ahsoka", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/ahsoka"} {:title=>"Quizzes + Polls", :url=>"https://www.starwars.com/news/category/quizzes-+-polls"} Quiz: Which Ahsoka Character Are You?

Maggie Lovitt of Collider gave Volume 2 an "A" rating, stating that it "delivers some of the most inspiring Star Wars stories of this decade, simply by blending together the beauty of a story-rich globe and setting it free among the stars." She also praised the second season for exploring stories in "corners of the galaxy" that did not involve familiar elements and characters such as lightsabers and the Skywalkers. Lovitt also praised three Volume 2 stories "I Am Your Mother", "The Spy Dancer", and "In the Stars" for emphasizing motherhood. She also gave a favourable review of "Sith" 's animation for capturing the mood and conflicts of the story. Lovitt also praised LeAndre Thomas' "The Pit" for blending art with storytelling and messaging. [46] The reaction to the first volume of Star Wars: Visions blew us away. We were delighted that this project inspired and resonated with so many people,” says James Waugh, Star Wars: Visions executive producer and senior vice president, Franchise Content & Strategy, at Lucasfilm. “We always saw Star Wars: Visions as a framework for celebratory expressions of the franchise from some of the best creators working today. Animation is in a global renaissance, and we’re constantly staggered by the amount of creativity pushing the medium forward. With Volume 1, the imaginative minds of Japan’s anime industry were on full display. With Volume 2, we expanded our canvas to take audiences on a global tour of some of the most talented creators from around the world. We’re so proud to be able to reveal the line-up of studios we’ve assembled. Every short is incredible, full of heart, scope, imagination, and the values that make stories distinctly Star Wars — all while opening up bold new ways of seeing what a Star Wars story can be.”

Lovitt, Maggie (May 3, 2023). " 'Star Wars: Visions' Volume 2 Review: A Breathtaking, Larger-Than-Life Collection of Shorts". Collider . Retrieved June 23, 2023. Since childhood I’ve been a fan of animation art books. I remember pouring over them endlessly, and being particularly drawn to how the final product started with hand drawn sketches and concept art. The Art of Star Wars: Visions provides this same type of experience, allowing readers to soak in all the creative work that goes into producing a series of this caliber. What sets this book apart is how it’s really nine art books in one, showcasing the beauty and diversity each studio brings to the series. Additionally, The Art of Star Wars: Visions is a vehicle to display the variety of art styles found in Japanese animation. Whether you’re new to Anime or you have a particular aesthetic preference, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with this book. The titles, synopses and animation studios behind each short in Star Wars: Visions season 2 are as follows: The first volume was released on September 22, 2021, while the second was released on May 4, 2023. Both volumes have received critical acclaim.

D’art Shtajio | Japan still has a studio present in Visions season 2 in the form of D’art Shtajio who are responsible for 2020’s Pokémon: Secrets Of The Jungle, Indigo Ignited, the music video for The Weeknd’s Snowchild and an episode of Netflix’s Castlevania series. Animated Anthology: The shorts of Star Wars: Visions aren't connected in any way narratively, with each one featuring a different cast in a different setting somewhere and somewhen in the Star Wars galaxy. This article is about the 2022 art book. You may be looking for the 2010 art book Star Wars Art: Visions. If 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. Juro's new lightsaber (that he takes from Hanbei) has a tsuba (a hand guard, used for Japanese swords such as katanas and wakizashis) in the form of a halo-like ring. This makes it the Japanese equivalent of the crossguard lightsaber, which was inspired by European swords.Katanas Are Just Better: Befitting the Japanese influences in each story, F, the Elder, Lop, Tsubaki, Masago and Lola all wield lightsabers that are stylized to resemble katanas. Dupree, Nicholas; Eisenbeis, Richard; Silverman, Rebecca (December 27, 2021). "The Best Anime of 2021 – Nicholas Dupree, Richard Eisenbeis, Rebecca Silverman & Best Characters". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022 . Retrieved January 19, 2022. Dark Action Girl: The Sith Bandit, Am, Ochō, and Masago are female antagonists and just as skilled in fighting as the heroes. Cast: Aau (Mpilo Jantjie), Aau's Singing (Dineo Du Toit), Abat (Tumisho Masha), Kratu ( Cynthia Erivo), Attu (Faith Baloyi)