‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Review: A Beautiful Blend of Stories in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
May the Force be with you.
Star Wars: Visions returns to Disney+ with Volume 3, providing a small taste of a Galaxy Far, Far Away to satiate Star Wars fans’ palates. Although the anthology series doesn’t affect the mainline canon, each individual journey from a different animation studio in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is a worthy and enjoyable addition to the constantly expanding universe.
While the stories are action-packed and heartfelt, the series’ highlights are the distinctive art and animation styles featured in each short. Ranging from 14-24 minutes apiece, each episode of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 will captivate audiences with engaging stories and leave fans clamoring for more Star Wars in various anime styles.
‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Continues the Trend of Breathaking Animation
Despite no two stories having the same art style, it’s difficult to find an individual episode in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 that stands out as the best. Each animation style has its own defining trait, mastering the Star Wars vibe while reshaping it in a brand-new light. The continuation of the Ronin’s story in “The Duel: Payback” will likely be a fan favorite, and “The Bird of Paradise” features some of the most beautiful visuals in Star Wars history.
Some of the stories, such as “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” and “The Smuggler” feature more traditional anime styles that help familiarize their stories. While the art doesn’t stand out for its individuality, the engaging plot and voice acting performances highlight a style that feels comfortable and like home for anime fans.
Emotional Stories Accent the Unique Art Styles
In addition to the heartfelt stories featured throughout Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, the series features a wealth of incredible voice performances from a wide array of stars. With Brian Tee, Stephanie Hsu, Simu Liu, Anna Sawai, Ronny Chieng, Steve Buscemi, and Emma Meyers among the many talented actors delivering incredible performances, the series isn’t lacking star power.
Although each individual episode is special in its own way, “The Lost Ones,” featuring Karen Fukahara, Mark Strong, and Ryan Potter, is a personal favorite. However, the standout episode will likely differ from viewer to viewer, as each animated short explores a different corner of the galaxy and a unique way of describing the Force.
‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Proves the Series Can Continue Forever
While the connected storytelling in the Star Wars universe has always captivated fans, it also restricts the stories that creators can tell within the franchise. However, a project like Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 proves there’s plenty of room for epic, original storytelling outside the central canon.
The beautiful art and animation styles, combined with the unique stories, provide a fresh new look for Star Wars adventures. Star Wars: Visions should continue to be a terrific avenue for entirely unique stories within the universe for years to come.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is now streaming on Disney+. For more Star Wars: Visions coverage, follow the Agents of Fandom podcast and socials for the latest entertainment news and reviews.
Written by
TJ Zwarych
Thanks for checking out the Agents of Fandom! I co-founded AOF alongside two of my best friends, Garrett Blaney and Ruben Ripalda. I belong to many fandoms including Marvel, DC, Star Wars and so much more. I grew up reading comics and watching as many cartoons as I could l with Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Pokemon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh and more being among my favorites. These days, I host the Agents of Fandom podcast and am one of the top Fantasy Sports players in the world. In addition to my work at AOF, I also provide content for RotoGrinders.com to help people with sports betting and daily fantasy sports. I have degrees in Education as well as Psychology and taught middle years students for 5 years. I eventually left teaching to pursue my passions and aim to make the Agents of Fandom a community in which people can enjoy their favorite content with friends from around the world.
