Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Review – This Visually Bold Series Makes Me Wish That Star Wars Animation Wasn’t So Overlooked

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Star Wars: Visions is the most imaginative series in the Star Wars franchise, and season 3 doesn’t disappoint. Unlike other Star Wars TV shows, Visions stands out because it’s not part of the official storyline. It brings together animation studios from around the globe, each offering its own distinct and creative vision of the Star Wars universe.

Many dedicated Star Wars fans consider Visions to be one of the weakest TV shows because it doesn’t connect to the larger Star Wars story. But I’ve always appreciated it; it really stands out for its originality and unique approaches to the Star Wars universe, offering something different from everything else we’ve seen.

I definitely think Andor is the strongest Star Wars show, but I’ve always felt the animated series don’t get enough attention. Visions is a great example – it delivers short, beautiful, and impactful stories within the Star Wars universe. Luckily, season 3 of Star Wars: Visions continues this trend and is still fantastic.

Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Has No Bad Episodes & A Few Stellar Standouts

Like past seasons, every episode of season 3 was at least good. While a few weren’t perfect, each one had something to offer, and several were truly excellent.

The new episode, “The Duel: Playback,” picks up the story of the former Sith from season one’s “The Duel,” who continues to hunt down other Sith. This installment is visually striking, featuring gorgeous animation from Kamikaze Douga and Anima, and a distinctive black-and-grey color scheme highlighted by vibrant lightsaber effects. The episode clearly draws inspiration from Japanese aesthetics, evident in both the fight sequences and the settings.

Episode 3, titled “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope,” stands out as the strongest episode so far. This was expected, as the first episode with that title in season 1 was also a highlight. This installment follows Kara as she’s stuck on an abandoned ship, forced to defend herself from those chasing her.

This episode was a strong continuation of the first season’s story and also served as an introduction to the upcoming Star Wars series, Ninth Jedi. It featured excellent voice acting, exciting action, and a particularly charming new character named Teto, all while delving deeper into this fascinating corner of the Star Wars universe.

Aside from those two standout episodes, several others were enjoyable. “The Bounty Hunter” from WIT Studio was a lighthearted story with characters who felt realistic. It also did something clever with a droid who had two distinct personalities, which really highlighted what makes Visions special, even while using a familiar Star Wars trope.

Production I.G’s episode, “The Song of Four Wings,” brought something fresh to Star Wars with its unique droid, enabling a truly memorable action scene. I also really enjoy stories about protective pairings, and the adorable Woopas were a definite highlight.

I didn’t enjoy episodes 5 and 6 of Visions season 3 as much as the others, though they weren’t bad episodes. The fifth one was a sweet, family-oriented story, but it didn’t really capture my attention. The sixth felt very standard Star Wars. While it was still okay, it was a little disappointing because Visions is usually so unique and creative compared to other Star Wars content.

As a huge fan, I have to say Episode 7 was a really enjoyable romp – just another story about someone standing up to the Empire, but with some great action and genuinely creative bits. The last two episodes were visually stunning, easily among the best-looking of the season, but honestly, the stories themselves didn’t quite live up to the spectacle, even though they definitely tried to push things in new directions for the franchise.

Star Wars: Visions Season 3’s Visuals Are (Mostly) Always Amazing

Episodes 8, “The Bird of Paradise,” and 9, “Black,” were the most visually impressive parts of Star Wars: Visions season 3. While the 3D animation in “The Bird of Paradise,” created by Polygon Pictures, made the characters seem a little stiff and lacking in emotion, the settings and overall journey through the Force were breathtaking.

Episode 9 is unlike anything else in Star Wars – it’s a wildly strange and surreal experience, and barely feels like a traditional story. This short, 13-minute episode takes you inside the mind of a dying stormtrooper, and features some of the best animation the series has ever seen, thanks to David Production.

This episode is hard to pin down, and honestly, that’s what I enjoy about it. I want Star Wars to be innovative and take risks, and this episode definitely did that, especially with its stunning visuals.

All the episodes except for one looked fantastic. They perfectly captured the iconic visuals of Star Wars, and the new animation was beautifully done. Episode 6, while not poorly made, felt the most predictable in terms of story and lacked the visual flair of the other episodes.

Star Wars: Visions Season 3 Has A Strong Voice Cast

What I really enjoy about Visions is how it presents a fresh, visual take on the Star Wars universe. Because of this focus on visuals, the quality of the voice acting isn’t always crucial. While the English dub features many well-known actors, it’s the animation that truly draws me to the show.

Despite the changes, Star Wars: Visions season 3 still boasts a fantastic voice cast. Well-known actors like Stephanie Hsu, Simu Liu, Emma Meyers, Anna Sawai, Mark Strong, Jodie Turner-Smith from The Acolyte, Ryan Potter, Karen Fukuhara, Freddie Highmore, and Tanner Buchanan all contribute their talents.

Everyone delivers a strong performance in their roles, but Highmore is particularly impressive. Teto, the droid from “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope,” was surprisingly moving, largely thanks to Highmore’s endearing voice work, which actually brought tears to my eyes.

It would have been difficult for Star Wars: Visions season 3 to disappoint. Lucasfilm continued its approach of letting various animation studios create original, imaginative Star Wars stories without being bound by existing canon. As long as they stuck to that formula, the season was likely to succeed – and thankfully, Lucasfilm did, delivering another collection of visually stunning tales.

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2025-10-29 10:00