It's common knowledge that Star Wars has heavy Japanese influences, namely lightsaber duels that echo samurai sword fights. When Star Wars Visions premiered in September 2021 on Disney+, it received critical acclaim and positively brought together the Star Wars and anime fan bases. The animated anthology series consisted of nine original self-contained animated short films set in and/or inspired by the galaxy far, far away.
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