Star Wars: Visions

A visual delight. Short stories from the world of Star Wars, with a hint of Japanese mentality. Fantastic animation, unfortunately supported by shaky tales. But thanks to the short format, you don’t get the chance to get bored. (22.09.2021)

When two people do the same thing, it's not the same thing. I don't mind at all the idea of putting SW in the hands of Nippon animators, as I wholeheartedly root for both worlds, but it's not exactly fortunate to give it away to 7 different studios with unbalanced reputations and philosophies. Some have embraced the glimpse into a world in a galaxy far, far away with the appropriate respect and noble task of creating a worthy allegory, some would just make a joke of it, which the brand doesn't deserve, right Science SARU (and they have 2 freaking episodes?)? The imbalance is softened by the short running time, good ideas here and there, but a lot of the barely one-minute fights that suit Star Wars like sand does Anakin. I was pleased with The Duel (the raw black and white artwork perfectly addresses the Japanese comedy), Lop and Ochō (no, I don't buy the furry world, but the connection to family values and the best duel of the series, I'll take it! ), The Ninth Jedi (typical Star Wars with all the trimmings), and especially the beautifully atmospheric The Village Bride (excellent audiovisual accompanied by Penkin's music, with a nice dose of emotion, humanity, Jedi aura and their measured attitude). Lots of parts would deserve a continuation, most of them can gladly go to the incinerator, a few entertained me greatly, but all in all it's a mediocre one-shot for a rainy morning. (28.09.2021)

Anime still isn't quite for me, but here I was almost amazed at how its poetics fit into the Star Wars universe. (15.01.2023)