Star Wars: Visions returns for its third season, complete with a new spin-off series that draws inspiration from its narratives. For those who might not be aware, Visions is an animated collection of standalone short stories. Each tale is distinct and doesn’t require a deep understanding of the wider Star Wars universe, making it accessible to a variety of audiences. The project features contributions from several distinguished studios, including Studio Trigger, known for the acclaimed anime Delicious in Dungeon and Kill la Kill.
During Star Wars Celebration in Japan, James Waugh from Lucasfilm announced that new episodes of Visions will be released on October 29, 2025. He also revealed that a spin-off will center around popular characters Kara and Juro and invited writer Kenji Kamiyama of The Ninth Jedi to share insights on the forthcoming project.
“I created a short called ‘The Ninth Jedi’ in Volume 1,” Kamiyama mentioned. “Director Shiotani is developing another film titled [“Child of Hope”], which concludes with Kara setting off in search of her father, as seen in the first short.”
The Ninth Jedi explores a unique concept involving lightsabers that change colors according to their wielders’ alignment with the Force. A lightsaber glows red if its user is malevolent and blue if they embody goodness. “What could explain the existence of such lightsabers?” Kamiyama pondered. “I believe this story will unveil those mysteries.”
The third installment of Star Wars: Visions will feature contributions from other prominent animation studios, such as Anima, David Production, Polygon Pictures, and WIT Studio, known for its recent Netflix original, Moonrise. While the third season has a bit of a wait ahead, it promises to uphold the tradition of delivering captivating, bite-sized stories set in the expansive Star Wars cosmos, while also expanding on the narratives that resonate deeply with fans.
