After providing some of the most inventive takes on the Star Wars franchise in recent years, it looks like Visions is already gearing up for its second go. While the recent rumor that Star Wars: Visions season 2 would launch in 2022 has turned out to be false, the other part suggesting that the studios were already hard at work on the follow-up appears to be more accurate. The real surprise, however, is who’s taking part in the fun this time around.
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It appears that, along with news that season 2 of Star Wars: Visions is already in the works, the animation studios involved will go beyond just Japan for the new batch of stories. There doesn’t appear to be a fully comprehensive list of territories, but according to reports, the next season will feature animation studios from Spain, the U.S., South Africa, the U.K., Chile, India, and France. Others have hinted that Ireland will be included as well. Any anime fans out there shouldn’t worry, though. Japan will still get some representation in Star Wars: Visions season 2.
Season 1 of Star Wars: Visions offered some truly inventive variations on the Star Wars universe. Straightforward yet well-told stories like “The Ninth Jedi” and “The Village Bride” shone just as bright alongside stylized spectacles like “The Duel” and “The Twins,” offering audiences tons of variety in just 9 relatively short episodes. Many have suggested that some of the shorts from Star Wars: Visions should get their own series, though nothing has been confirmed on that front. Though “The Duel” did get its own spinoff novel.
It’s currently unclear whether the stories for season 2 will be all new or have any continuations sprinkled in there. Odds are that the majority of studios will elect to go for original tales in order to have the most control over their creations. But there’s always the possibility of returning Star Wars: Visions characters, even with creative freedom intact. Still, season 1 did utilize a few already established characters like Boba Fett to an extent, so anything is possible.
Star Wars: Visions offered fans and creators alike a glimpse at a more expansive version of the galaxy they’d all grown to love over the years. It proved that sometimes, taking a risk can pay off. Here’s hoping season 2 keeps pushing the limits of not only the animation medium but of the Star Wars universe as a whole.
Star Wars: Visions season 2 will debut on Disney Plus in Spring 2023.
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