Buckle up, Star Wars fans! The galaxy far, far away is about to get a whole lot more epic. At Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, Lucasfilm dropped some thrilling news that’s got everyone buzzing: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 hits Disney+ on October 29, 2025, and the fan-favorite short “The Ninth Jedi” is leveling up into a full-blown anime series in 2026. If you’re as obsessed with the blend of Star Wars and anime as I am, here’s the scoop on why these projects are about to steal the show.
What’s Cooking with Star Wars: Visions Volume 3?
Picture this: nine brand-new anime shorts, each bursting with the creativity of Japan’s top studios. Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is landing on Disney+ on October 29, 2025, and it’s going back to its roots with a full-on Japanese anime vibe. After Volume 2 took us on a global tour with studios from all over, Volume 3 is bringing it home to Japan, where the Star Wars anime magic first began.
This time, you’ve got heavy-hitters like Production I.G, Trigger, and Wit Studio, alongside rising stars like Project Studio Q. Each studio is crafting a unique, non-canonical story, meaning they get to play fast and loose with the Star Wars universe. No rules, just pure imagination. Here’s a peek at the studios lighting up this volume:
| Studio | Why You Know Them |
| David Production | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Fire Force |
| Kamikaze Douga + Anima | Killer anime shorts, promotional videos |
| Kinema Citrus | Made in Abyss, The Ancient Magus’ Bride |
| Polygon Pictures | Knights of Sidonia, Godzilla: Singular Point |
| Production I.G | Ghost in the Shell, Psycho-Pass |
| Project Studio Q | Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! |
| Trigger | Kill la Kill, Promare |
| Wit Studio | Attack on Titan (Seasons 1-3), Spy x Family |
The episode titles alone are enough to get your heart racing:
- “The Duel Payback” (Kamikaze Douga + Anima) – Directed by Takanobu Mizuno with character designs by Takashi Okazaki.
- “The Lost Ones” (Kinema Citrus) – Directed by Hitoshi Haga.
- “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope” (Production I.G) – Directed by Naoyoshi Shiotani, who also wrote the script.
- “Yuko’s Treasure” (Kinema Citrus) – Directed by Masaki Tachibana.
- “The Smuggler” (Trigger) – Directed by Masahiko Ootsuka.
- “The Bounty Hunters” (Wit Studio) – Directed by Junichi Yamamoto.
- “Song of the Four Wings” (Project Studio Q) – Directed by Hiroyasu Kobayashi with music by Towa Tei.
- “The Bird of Paradise” (Polygon Pictures) – Directed by Tadahiro Yoshihira.
- “Black” (David Production) – Directed by Shinya Ohira, with Jacob Ayers as co-producer.
These titles hint at epic duels, heartfelt quests, and maybe even a smuggler or two causing trouble. Whatever’s in store, expect jaw-dropping animation and stories that feel like Star Wars but with a bold anime twist.
‘The Ninth Jedi’ Is Getting Its Own Series!
Now, let’s talk about the news that’s got fans screaming into their lightsabers: “The Ninth Jedi” from Volume 1 is becoming a full anime series, Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, set to drop in 2026. Directed by the legendary Kenji Kamiyama at Production I.G, this series is about to take the galaxy by storm.
If you haven’t seen the original short, it follows Kara and Juro, two young Jedi trainees who stumble across a mysterious lightsaber and face off against the dark side. It’s got heart, action, and visuals that’ll leave you speechless. The new series will pick up where the short left off, diving deeper into their adventures. Kamiyama himself teased, “I’m thrilled to expand this story and delve deeper into the world we created” (StarWars.com). With Production I.G’s track record, expect a series that’s as emotionally gripping as it is visually stunning.
What’s Got Fans So Hyped?
Let’s be real: the Star Wars: Visions release date of October 29, 2025, can’t come soon enough. Fans are already buzzing about the return of Japanese studios and the promise of fresh stories. The The Ninth Jedi series is the cherry on top, giving us more of a story that stole our hearts back in Volume 1.
The involvement of rock-star directors like Kenji Kamiyama and studios like Wit Studio is just icing on the cake. Whether you’re here for the lightsaber battles, the emotional depth, or the sheer beauty of anime-style Star Wars, these projects are shaping up to be unmissable.
Get Ready for the Galaxy’s Next Chapter
As we gear up for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 on October 29, 2025, and The Ninth Jedi series in 2026, it’s clear that Lucasfilm is pulling out all the stops. These releases are a celebration of creativity, blending the timeless magic of Star Wars with the boundless imagination of anime. Whether you’re a die-hard Jedi fan or an anime lover looking for your next binge, these projects are about to light up your screen.
So, grab your lightsaber (or your popcorn), and get ready to dive back into the Star Wars universe like never before. The Force is strong with this one, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.
