Film and TV Review: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3

We review the third volume of Star Wars: Visions, a series that seems to resonate with most Star Wars fans, including those who aren’t usually anime enthusiasts like myself. Volume 3 features nine episodes, consistent with the two previous volumes, offering something for every viewer.

While I enjoyed some episodes more than others, each one had qualities that made it worthwhile.

The Duel: Payback (23m) – Kamikaze Douga/ANIMA

This episode showcases one of my favorite anime styles in Star Wars: Visions, even though it can occasionally be hard to follow visually. It explores the meaning of being a Jedi through the story of The Ronin, a former Sith hunter, and Aneé-san, a former Sith turned bodyguard.

"The Ronin, the former Sith hunting Sith, and Aneé-san, the former Sith turned bodyguard, have more Jedi qualities than the Jedi Grand Master sent to hunt them down."

The episode cleverly reverses the usual Star Wars canon: instead of Sith hunting Jedi, the Jedi Grand Master is the one pursuing them, depicted more as a machine than a man. This theme is emphasized by the grey color palette of the animation, which contrasts sharply with the bright red and blue of the lightsabers.

Although Grey Jedi are not officially part of Star Wars canon, here the concept is embraced and executed skillfully.

"As Star Wars nuts that we are, we can pick out familiar sounds from the movies like the Ewok chatter and horn blows from Return of the Jedi."

This episode also includes recognizable sounds from the films, adding an extra layer of connection for fans.

Author's summary: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 offers a diverse set of anime stories that creatively reinterpret Star Wars lore, making it enjoyable even for non-anime fans.

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Fantha Tracks — 2025-11-04

Film and TV Review: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3

The Duel: Payback (23m) – Kamikaze Douga/ANIMA

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