Star Wars Visions: Breaking Down the Anime Studios Coming to Season 3

As a lifelong anime enthusiast and someone who has been following the evolution of Japanese animation for decades, I must say that the roster of studios working on “Star Wars Visions” Season Three is nothing short of breathtaking! Each studio brings its unique style, expertise, and creative flair to the table, ensuring a diverse and captivating viewing experience.

The debut of “Star Wars Visions” on Disney+ marked a significant shift. By merging “Star Wars” with some of the most prominent anime studios globally, it crafted tales that enlarged the “Star Wars” cosmos and ventured beyond conventional boundaries. The second season continued this trend, drawing from animation studios worldwide, thus providing more of the captivating “Star Wars Visions” experience that viewers yearned for. At the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, the third season of “Star Wars Visions” was unveiled, giving fans a sneak peek into the participating studios. This new season is returning to its anime roots, with fresh studios joining the mix, some of whom are reprising their roles from the initial season.

As a devoted fan, I can’t contain my excitement for the upcoming Season 3 of Star Wars Visions! The creative minds behind this series have pulled out all the stops, collaborating with nine esteemed studios to deliver an unforgettable experience. These studios include: David Production, Kamikaze Douga (who previously worked on Star Wars Visions), TRIGGER, Production I.G., ANIMA in collaboration with Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co., Project Studio Q, Polygon Pictures, and WIT Studios.

David Production Is Best Known for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Established in 2007, David Production was founded by Koji Kajita and Taito Okiura, who previously worked at Gonzo Productions. This studio is renowned for its adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures, skillfully portraying the action and eccentricities that define the manga. Yet, this isn’t their only achievement; they have also produced Cells at Work!, Spriggan, Monster Hunter Stories Ride on, the 2018 version of Captain Tsubasa, the 2022 version of Urusei Yatsura, and numerous other projects.

Kamikaze Douga Is an Old Hand for Star Wars Visions

In a captivating twist, Kamikaze Douga reappears in the “Star Wars Visions” series following the acclaim it received for “The Duel.” This particular short transported “Star Wars” to feudal Japan and left audiences spellbound by its intense action sequences. The Ronin, a character introduced in this short, has since become a central figure in his own novel. Such innovative storytelling is a hallmark of Kamikaze Douga, as evidenced in their previous works like “Batman: Ninja” and “Tales of Cestoria: The Wake of Sin.” As we anticipate this season of “Visions,” the collaboration between Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA promises an intriguing development.

ANIMA Has Worked on Projects of All Kinds

I’m thrilled to learn that ANIMA is involved in the “Star Wars Visions” project! This company, established in 1997, has made a name for itself in the realm of 3D animation, contributing to numerous video games such as “Final Fantasy XVI,” “Mario Party Superstars,” and the “Final Fantasy VII Remake.” They’ve also ventured into anime production, working on projects like “Fire Emblem Heroes – Book V – The False Monarch Movie,” “Sand Land: The Series,” “Seed Freedom,” and “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom.” These, along with many other titles yet to grace American screens, promise an exciting blend of 3D animation and anime that I can’t wait to see unfold!

Kinema citrus Co. Has a Diverse Library

Kinema Citrus Corporation captivated “Star Wars” enthusiasts with the short film titled “The Village Bride,” where Jedi Padawan F rescued a young bride from Separatist Battle Droids, thereby proving his worth as a true Jedi. Established in 2008 by ex-members of Production I.G. and Bones, this studio is renowned for its collaborative works such as “Tokyo Magnitude 8,” “.hack//Quantum,” “Black Bullet,” “Barakamon,” “Made in Abyss,” and “The Rising of the Shield Hero.

TRIGGER Was Formed by Studio Gainax Alums

TRIGGER, a studio formed by ex-Studio Gainax team members Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka in 2011, created “The Twins” for the first season of Star Wars Visions. This animated tale featured remnants of the First Order and the Sith Eternal employing Sith sorcery to breed Force-sensitive twins as instruments of destruction against the New Republic. The narrative unfolds with a prophecy of sibling conflict, their clash, and a hint of redemption – ultimately culminating in a scene where one twin slays the other. Besides Kill la Kill, TRIGGER has also made significant contributions to projects such as Little Witch Academia (short films in 2013 and 2015, TV series in 2017), Promare (2019), BNA: Brand New Animal (2020), Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), Delicious in Dungeon (2024), as well as the continuations of Gridman the Hyper Agent: SSSS.Gridman (2018), SSSS.Dynazenon (2021), and Gridman Universe (2023).

Production I.G. Is an Anime Legend

Production I.G. is a prominent force in the world of anime, with an impressive resume that includes collaborations such as the animated sequence for Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill Vol. 1,” and contributing to the creation of “The Matrix” alongside the Wachowskis. Their 1995 adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell,” based on Masamune Shirow’s cyberpunk manga, is one of their most celebrated works. With over nearly 40 years of experience, Production I.G. has produced numerous acclaimed anime titles like “Psycho-Pass,” “Blood: The Last Vampire,” “Eden of the East,” “Kuruoko’s Basketball,” “Haikyu,” and “Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.” Additionally, they have contributed to video game cutscenes for Bandai Namco’s “Tales” series.

Project Studio Q Is the Home of Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno, famed for his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion, also contributes to Project Studio Q, a separate company from Khara Inc. where he usually works. This studio is recognized for its high-quality CG 3D animation and contributed to the action scenes of Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. With their impressive 3D effects, it’s exciting to anticipate what they will contribute to Star Wars Visions Season Three.

Polygon Pictures Has Worked With Multiple American Companies

Polygon Pictures boasts an extensive collection of animated productions, particularly excelling in CG 3D animation. Notably, their involvement in “Star Wars Visions” is not their first American venture; it’s also not their inaugural “Star Wars” project, as they had previously worked on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” They have also collaborated on “Transformers Prime,” and have worked with Disney on series such as “Tron: Uprising.” Their portfolio includes several Ultraman and Godzilla films, “Ape Escape the Movie: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helmet,” “Valiant,” “The Idolmaster Shiny Colors,” “Kaina of the Great Snow Sea,” “Stillwater,” “Pingu in the City,” contributed 3D animation to “Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence,” and many other movies and TV projects. They are also set to animate “The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” in 2025.

WIT Studio Produced Attack on Titan‘s First Three Seasons

WIT Studios is particularly recognized in the US for creating the initial three seasons of “Attack on Titan.” Yet, it’s important to note that this isn’t their only project. In fact, WIT is one of Japan’s prominent anime studios and has also produced “Great Pretender,” “Ranking of Kings,” “The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil a Rún,” “Spy × Family,” “Suicide Squad Isekai,” the first seasons of “The Ancient Magus’ Bride” and “Vinland Saga,” and was established in 2012 by producers originally from Production I.G.

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