When the first anime project in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: Visions, was launched on Disney+ last year, it broke away from the franchise’s customary look. The series is made up of nine short films that range in length from 13 to 22 minutes and are told in an anthology format, meaning that none of the episodes are connected to one another. Instead of releasing each short on a weekly basis like the other Star Wars and MCU Disney+ projects, Visions published all nine episodes at once.
Star Wars lovers, this is the season renewal you’ve been waiting for! Star Wars Visions will be given a new lease on life by the Disney and Lucasfilm teams. After speculations of a second season of the anime surfaced, Star Wars Celebration revealed that the show has been granted the go-light for season two.
The show was well-received by critics and fans alike after its premiere. Many people were astonished by how well it did, and the majority of ardent fans indicated an immediate desire for a Season 2. According to previous rumors, a second season is already in the works and could be released as early as Fall 2022. Characters and themes from Season 1 were referenced, and the show’s executive producer, James Waugh, even said that Visions’ characters may cross over into other mediums in the future.
For those who are unfamiliar with Star Wars Visions, it premiered last fall and is the franchise’s first anime production. Season one is made up of nine short films that focus on various aspects of the Star Wars universe and was published exclusively on Disney+. Star Wars Visions explored a wide range of stories, from the Sith to the destroyed Jedi Order and cantinas, and season one was well received by fans.
The most likely location for an announcement about Season 2 of Star Wars: Visions was always thought to be Star Wars Celebration. A panel was held on the convention’s final day, and fans were rewarded to not only an official announcement of Season 2 but also confirmation that it would feature a greater array of cultures.
Of course, its animation drew rapid attention, and Star Wars Visions owes a debt of gratitude to its production committees. The initiative brought together some of the finest studios in the anime business. Season one studios included Studio Colorido, Trigger, Science SARU, Kinema Citrus, Geno Studio, Production IG, and Kamikaze Douga. We don’t know if any of these studios will return for season two or if any new ones will be added.
More Cultural Influences in Volume 2 of Visions
Reporter Eric Geller disclosed through Twitter at Star Wars Celebration that Season 2 of the anime series Star Wars: Visions has been officially confirmed and will premiere on Disney+ in Spring 2023.
Season 1 was an anthology series that spanned the galaxy’s history and took place in several time periods. The stories, on the other hand, aren’t canon, and Volume 2 is likely to follow in the footsteps of Volume 1.
Season 1 was created by a number of different Japanese animation studios, which meant that each episode had numerous elements from that style of filmmaking. According to reports, Volume 2 of Visions will expand to incorporate cultural influences from various countries across the world, including Spain, Ireland, and India.
Although the first season was not officially part of the Star Wars canon, executive producer James Waugh told CNET in 2021 that he had “no doubt” that “items that were in Visions will become part of the fabric of Star Wars over the next decades.”
Star Wars’ Attraction: Visions
Anime is one of the most popular filmmaking genres in today’s culture. Attack on Titan and Berserk have had a significant impact on the entertainment industry, thus it was only a matter of time before the style made its way into a popular American series like Star Wars.
One of the most intriguing parts of Visions Season 1 was that it was a legitimate anime, created entirely by Japanese studios like Trigger and Science Saru. Various viewers were able to observe how influential the filmmaking technique is because it includes many cultural elements.
Now that it’s been announced that Season 2 will be produced by studios in different nations, Visions will be able to portray a diverse range of civilizations on a huge scale. This show is a terrific method for other filmmakers, companies, and cultures to gain known by a broader audience because Star Wars is one of the most popular properties in entertainment history, especially now that it is under the Disney banner.
