The official site for the Star Wars franchise has released the Japanese and English trailers for the upcoming Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 anthology project. These trailers provide a glimpse into the exciting cast members who will bring these stories to life.
Japanese Trailer:
English Dub Trailer:
The anthology features a diverse range of shorts, each with its unique storyline and cast. Here’s a breakdown of the shorts and their respective details:
Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA – “The Duel: Payback”
In this thrilling short, a Ronin faces off against his greatest foe, a twisted Jedi known as the Grand Master, who seeks revenge. With the help of unexpected allies, the Ronin must overcome this formidable adversary.
Directed by: Takanobu Mizuno
English Voice Cast:
Brian Tee, Will Sharpe, Suzy Nakamura, Jonathan Lipow, Minami Iinuma, Gary Littman, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Shawn Gann, Major Attaway, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz, Lee Shorten, Frank Todaro, David Chen, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa
Japanese Voice Cast:
Masaki Terasoma, Daisuke Namikawa, Takako Honda, Naomi Kusumi, Minami Iinuma, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Yukihiro Nozuyama, Takaaki Torashima, Kazuki Yoshida, Mizuki Ishii, Ayumu Mizukami, Nozomi Furuki, Ayaka Shimizu, Kaede Yuasa
Project Studio Q – “The Song of Four Wings”
A princess-turned-rebel protects a child from the might of the Empire on a snowy planet. This heartwarming tale of courage and resilience is sure to captivate audiences.
Directed by: Hiroyasu Kobayashi
English Voice Cast:
Stephanie Hsu, Aki Toyosaki, Trevor Devall, Jennie Kwan, James Sie, David Errigo Jr.
Japanese Voice Cast:
Manaka Iwami, Aki Toyosaki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Takayuki Nakatsukasa
Production I.G – “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”
Pursued by Jedi Hunters, Kara encounters a seemingly abandoned ship tended to by a mysterious droid. This short continues the storyline from the first volume, delving deeper into Kara’s journey.
Directed by: Naoyoshi Shiotani
English Voice Cast:
Kimiko Glenn, Freddie Highmore, Masi Oka, Andrew Kishino, Patrick Seitz, Major Attaway, Frank Todaro, Simu Liu, Lee Shorten, David Chen, Carrie Keranen
Japanese Voice Cast:
Chinatsu Akasaki, Akira Ishida, Hiromu Mineta, Tetsuo Kanao, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiten Kusunoki, Wataru Takagi, Shin-Ichiro Miki, Shoya Ishige, Noriko Hidaka
Wit Studio – “The Bounty Hunters”
A rogue bounty hunter takes on a job for a shady industrialist, leading to unexpected consequences for her and her droid. This action-packed short is filled with suspense and intrigue.
Directed by: Junichi Yamamoto
English Voice Cast:
Earl Baylon, Anna Sawai, Ronny Chieng, Joseph Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Zoe Rux, Carrie Keranen, David Chen, Major Attaway, Joy Ofodu, Frank Todaro
Japanese Voice Cast:
Ai Fairouz, Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Ai Kakuma, Kotono Mitsuishi, Setsuji Sato, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hiroya Egashira, Katsumi Fukuhara, Koji Seki, Marie Miyake, Hitomi Kitazaki
Kinema Citrus Co. – “Yuko’s Treasure”
A sheltered orphan teams up with a street rat kid to rescue his droid caregiver and find a long-lost treasure. This adventurous tale is filled with excitement and camaraderie.
Directed by: Masaki Tachibana
English Voice Cast:
Liam Karlsson, Julian Paz Fedorov, Harvey Guillén, Steve Buscemi, Anne Yatco, Maximilian Reid, Matt Yang King, Joy Ofodu, Sean Burgos, A.J. Beckles
Japanese Voice Cast:
Momoka Terasawa, Makoto Koichi, Mitsuru Hofu, Kenichiro Matsuda, Yumi Uchiyama, Mamoru Miyano, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Yuki Kazu, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Shomaru Zaza
Kinema Citrus Co. – “The Lost Ones”
After assisting refugees escape a natural disaster, an incognito F is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when their refugee ship is intercepted by the Empire. This emotional short explores themes of loss and redemption.
Directed by: Hitoshi Haga
English Voice Cast:
Karen Fukuhara, Mark Strong, Ryan Potter, Aki Toyosaki, Kimberly Brooks, Lincoln Bonilla, Jimmie Yamaguchi, Mike Bodie, David Errigo Jr., Cheyenne Nguyen, Nick Kishiyama, Leon Chen, Jennie Kwan, James Sie
Japanese Voice Cast:
Asami Seto, Hirofumi Nojima, Daiki Hamano, Aki Toyosaki, Kimiko Saito, Mutsumi Tamura, Genta Nakamura, Yutaka Aoyama, Yoji Ueda, Manami Hanawa, Risa Watanabe, Yuki Ominami, Saya Hirose, Yuji Murai, Yuuki Shin, Kosuke Echigoya, Takaaki Torashima, Takayuki Nakatsukasa
TRIGGER – “The Smuggler”
Desperate for a quick payday, a smuggler takes a job to rescue a fugitive from the Empire. This high-stakes adventure is filled with danger and excitement.
Directed by: Masahiko Otsuka
English Voice Cast:
Emma Myers, Tanner Buchanan, Judith Light, Cory Yee, Adam Seitz, Matt Yang King, Cindy Robinson, A.J. Beckles, Earl Baylon, Sean Burgos
Japanese Voice Cast:
Ami Maeshima, Yuuki Shin, Yasuko Hatori, Show Hayami, Jino Saito, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, Akira Kuwabara, Mutsuki Iwanaka, Hinata Tadokoro, Taiki Yamashita, Satoi Shibuya, Norio Wakamoto
Polygon Pictures – “The Bird of Paradise”
After being blinded in battle, a hot-headed Jedi Padawan must undergo a series of spiritual trials to overcome the temptation of the dark side. This introspective short delves into the inner struggles of a young Jedi.
Directed by: Tadahiro Yoshihira
English Voice Cast:
Sonoya Mizuno, James Sie, Victoria Grace, George Takei
Japanese Voice Cast:
Tomoyo Kurosawa, Tomoaki Maeno, Ayane Sakura, Houchu Otsuka
David Production – “BLACK”
A psychedelic battle between past and present, light and dark, and life and death plays out in the haunted psyche of an Imperial trooper who is on the cusp of defeat. This visually stunning short explores the depths of the human mind.
Directed by: Shinya Ohira
Japanese Voice Cast:
Kenta Miyake, Tsuyoshi Koyama
The Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 anthology will debut on Disney+ on October 29. This third volume features nine animated shorts from nine animation studios in Japan, continuing the storylines of three shorts from the first volume: “The Duel,” “Village Bride,” and “The Ninth Jedi.”
The Star Wars: Visions anthology is expanding with Star Wars: Visions Presents, an opportunity to tell its animated stories in a longer narrative. Kenji Kamiyama will tell the story from “The Ninth Jedi” as a limited series next year, serving as the series script supervisor and general director for Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi.
The first volume of Star Wars: Visions debuted on Disney+ in September 2021, featuring shorts from studios such as Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Kamikaze Douga, Science SARU, Production I.G, and Geno Studio. Volume 2 debuted on Disney+ on May 4, 2023, featuring shorts from animation studios around the world.
Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies, a hand-drawn animated short by Studio Ghibli for the Star Wars franchise, started streaming on Disney+ in November 2023.
Image via Star Wars franchise’s website
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