Top 10 New Star Wars Characters In Visions Vol. 3

Let me tell you, as a huge Star Wars fan, I’m completely blown away by the new Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3! Seriously, this show is packed with some of the most amazing characters I’ve ever seen. It’s so clear that when the creators are given the space to really express their vision, the Star Wars universe just flourishes. This latest volume on Disney+ proves it once again – it’s fantastic! (Just a heads-up, though – this is a spoiler-filled review of episodes 1 through 9).

The newest installment of Star Wars Visions features incredibly creative character designs, moving storylines, and fresh, imaginative interpretations of the Force. Here’s a list of our 10 favorite characters from Volume 3, along with the actors who voice them in the English dub.

Jedi Grand Master (Episode 1: “The Duel: Payback”) — Will Sharpe

The Jedi Grand Master featured in “The Duel: Payback” is a unique character unlike previous Jedi. He’s a Force-user with cybernetic enhancements, bearing the marks of a relentless pursuit of justice and judgment, and leads a group called the Jedi Crusaders.

The character is more machine than human, thanks to his robotic body, incredible speed, and intense beliefs – a dynamic that surprisingly echoes the stories of iconic Sith Lords like Darth Vader and Maul. Actor Will Sharpe (known for The White Lotus) portrays the character with a disturbingly calm voice that ultimately gives way to explosive anger by the episode’s conclusion.

Aneé-san (Episode 1: “The Duel: Payback”) — Suzy Nakamura

Suzy Nakamura (known for her roles in Dead to Me and Dr. Ken) provided the voice for Aneé-san, a Sith Lord. A former Sith warrior, Ronin, hunted her down, but their fight was stopped when the Grand Master and his Jedi Crusaders arrived.

The Sith Ronin and Aneé-san teamed up to fight against the Jedi Grand Master. Aneé-san was a particularly skilled dark side warrior, able to wield an incredible number of red lightsabers thanks to a special prosthetic – revealed to be a deadly peg leg by the episode’s conclusion.

Princess Crane (Episode 2: “The Song of Four Wings”) — Stephanie Hsu

In the second chapter of the new book, the main character, Crane—a princess who became a Rebel spy—discovers both a Force-sensitive child who has lost their parents and a secret Imperial mining facility while gathering intelligence for the Rebel alliance.

Princess Crane, with the help of her special droid R9-TR2 (nicknamed Tor-Tu) – which can change into a flying mech suit resembling an X-Wing – manages to shut down the mining operation and destroy the powerful AT-ATs protecting the massive crawler. Stephanie Hsu, known from Everything Everywhere All at Once, provides the voice for Crane.

Woopas (Episode 2: “The Song of Four Wings”) — Aki Toyosaki

Woopas is a young child with a connection to the Force, rescued by Princess Crane, a Gigoran native of the planet Joetz. He played a key role in defeating the Empire on Joetz, skillfully using both thermal detonators and the Force to fix Crane’s mechanical suit – all while being incredibly cute!

Woopas is an incredibly adorable character who rivals Grogu (Baby Yoda) in cuteness. Although Woopas doesn’t speak any dialogue in “The Song of Four Wings,” all of the character’s charming sounds are provided by voice actress Aki Toyosaki, known for her work in series like K-On! and Sword Art Online.

Teto (Episode 3: “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope”) — Freddie Highmore

Teto is a new droid appearing in this story, which isn’t part of the main Star Wars timeline. He’s designed with traits of both BD-1 from Fallen Order and C-3PO, sharing Threepio’s worried personality. In the story “Child of Hope,” Teto is first focused on finding his old owner, but quickly shifts to protecting a Jedi Padawan named Lah Kara.

In the end, Teto bravely sacrifices himself to save Kara from bounty hunters, using his own energy to launch her escape pod. Actor Freddie Highmore, known for his role in The Good Doctor, provided the voice for Teto.

IV-4A (Episode 4: “The Bounty Hunters”) — Ronny Chieng

IV-4A is a uniquely funny and interesting Star Wars droid because he’s essentially two droids in one. He started as a medical droid, but was later reprogrammed with assassin programming, creating a split personality.

In “The Bounty Hunters,” the IV-4A droid surprisingly offers medical advice – diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans – to the very enemies he just defeated. Adding to its appeal, the droid’s voice is brilliantly provided by comedian Ronny Chieng, known from The Daily Show and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

BILY (Episode 5: “Yuko’s Treasure”) — Harvey Guillén

“Yuko’s Treasure” tells the story of Yuko, a young orphan, and her guardian, BILY. BILY is a large, teddy bear-like droid programmed by Yuko’s parents to keep her safe on the planet Tatooine.

Things get really interesting when pirates show up, convinced that Yuko’s parents stashed a treasure somewhere on this planet. Honestly, BILY is just the cutest trying to keep Yuko safe! There’s this hilarious moment where the pirates actually reprogram him – turning this sweet bear-droid into a goofy, not-very-scary villain they call “Darth Bear” and he ends up ‘attacking’ Yuko and his new friend Sola. It’s a funny scene, even though it’s a little tense!

Harvey Guillén, known from What We Do in the Shadows, voices BILY, giving the character a lot of warmth and humor. This makes BILY especially memorable among the many unique droids in the galaxy.

Fox-Ear (Episode 5: “Yuko’s Treasure”) — Steve Buscemi

In “Yuko’s Treasure,” the pirate leader, Fox-Ear, looks similar to Anubis, the jackal-headed god of death from Egyptian mythology. The story follows his hunt for a nearby treasure, and it’s funny to watch him become more and more frustrated with his clumsy crew before they’re all unexpectedly attacked by a massive krayt dragon.

Steve Buscemi also provides the voice for Fox-Ear, and his performance is so good it makes fans hope Lucasfilm will cast him in a proper Star Wars role someday.

Shad-Rah/Zero (Episode 6: “The Lost Ones”) — Mark Strong

“The Lost Ones” follows F (voiced by Karen Fukuhara), a Jedi who first appeared in the Star Wars Visions Vol. 1 story “The Village Bridge,” where she saved a village from attackers. In Star Wars Visions Vol. 3, F reconnects with her former master, who everyone believed was dead.

F’s former master, originally known as Shad-Rah Varcanella, was thought to have perished in the first Battle of Geonosis. However, he was actually brought back to life and began serving the Galactic Empire under the name “Zero”.

This episode highlights an amazing fight between Zero and his old student. The former Jedi Master, now corrupted, uses an unusual pink lightsaber. He tries to get F to join his side, but she refuses, staying true to the teachings she received from her original master.

Mark Strong, known for his roles in Kingsman and Shazam!, delivers a truly compelling performance as this new Star Wars villain. Hopefully, this talented actor will become a regular part of the Star Wars universe soon.

Toad (Episode 8: “The Bird of Paradis”) — George Takei

“The Bird of Paradise” is a remarkable episode about a Jedi apprentice who loses her sight in a battle with a Sith warrior. Lost and alone in a dense forest without her master, the young Padawan is forced to rely on the Force and rediscover the core Jedi teachings she had previously overlooked, ultimately forging a deeper connection with them.

She has powerful visions through the Force, including one where she encounters a spirit toad voiced by George Takei. In a surprisingly funny scene, the toad playfully slaps her, then offers important advice and helps her develop her ability to perceive things through the Force.

2025-11-03 03:11