A Return to Origins with a Global Pulse
Every so often, the Force finds its way back to where it feels most alive. With Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, Disney and Lucasfilm return the anthology to Japan—where the experiment first began in 2021 and quickly became a cult phenomenon. The official trailer, just released, feels like an energy surge. It’s not just a tease; it’s a manifesto of animation styles colliding in ways only Star Wars could carry. Release date is locked: October 29, 2025, streaming worldwide on Disney+.
Nine Studios. Nine Voices. One Galaxy.
This time around, nine Japanese studios bring their vision of the galaxy far, far away: david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema Citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio. The lineup is a fever dream for anime devotees. Highlights include Black, a haunting short directed by Shinya Ohira, from the same studio that once delivered the unforgettable animated sequence in Kill Bill: Vol. 1. The DNA of anime rebellion, now braided with the mythos of Jedi and Sith.
And the sheer variety—kinetic, painterly, surreal—suggests a volume designed to overwhelm. Unlike Western anthology fatigue, Visions thrives precisely because it refuses cohesion. It’s chaos with intent.
The Cultural Weight of a Trailer
Watching the trailer, you’re reminded why Visions isn’t just “fan service.” It’s a cultural handshake. Each studio filters the Force through its own lens, reimagining the saga’s core mantras—trust, balance, sacrifice—with brushes dipped in distinctly Japanese palettes. Samurai echoes ring through. So do echoes of cyberpunk disillusionment, gothic horror, even slapstick humor. Gorgeous. Grating. Gorgeous again.
It’s not just another chapter in the Star Wars canon—it’s proof that canon isn’t the point. Experimentation is.
Beyond Volume 3: The Expanding Experiment
Volume 3’s arrival comes on the heels of Visions Volume 2 (2023), which expanded the project globally. But the return to Japan feels symbolic: a homecoming. And the experiment is already branching outward—Disney has confirmed another Visions-branded spin-off, The Ninth Jedi, slated to debut later this year. Clearly, the appetite isn’t slowing.
FAQs About Star Wars: Visions Volume 3
When is the release date?
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 premieres on Disney+ on October 29, 2025.
Who are the participating studios?
Nine Japanese anime studios: david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema Citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT Studio.
What’s new this season?
The anthology returns exclusively to Japan, with all nine shorts created by Japanese studios. One short, Black, is directed by renowned animator Shinya Ohira.
Is this canon?
Like previous volumes, these shorts exist outside strict canon, allowing creators to reinterpret the saga freely.
5 Reasons This Trailer Stands Out
Return to Japan — The series goes back to its birthplace, embracing anime roots.
Nine Distinct Shorts — From TRIGGER’s wild energy to Production I.G’s precision, no two visions alike.
Shinya Ohira’s Black — An auteur’s stamp, bridging cult anime and Star Wars myth.
October 29 Release — Disney+ keeps the fall calendar sharp for animation fans.
Experimentation Over Canon — It’s the rule-breaking spirit that keeps the anthology vital.
Star Wars: Visions has never been about tidy arcs or studio polish. It’s about artists throwing sparks into a galaxy that’s too often treated like sacred scripture. With Volume 3, those sparks look like fire. And when it lands on Disney+ this October, we’ll find out just how bright anime can make the Force burn again.
So, question for you: is the Force stronger when it’s polished… or when it’s raw and restless, like these shorts?
