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Star wars visions3/10/2023 The score for this category is a bit misleading as some of the episodes were superb (my personal favourites were episodes 1, 4 and 7) while others paled in comparison, primarily because of the boring setting and plot. The music definitely had that Star Wars vibe meshed in with some traditional Japanese music, contributing well to their respective scenes. Wide shots in some of the episodes incorporated heavy CG for the scale which was a bit offputting, but completely understandable. The Choreography in this was, I would argue, better than in some Canon Star Wars media, I was impressed with it. The iconic lightsaber sound coupled with great animation made for interesting fights. The animation and sound are definitely where the anime shines. I would have liked more Aliens in the main casts, but I'm still contempt with what we got as no main character was appalling, except the furry one. Other than that, no character really stood out as special nor memorable, just average, with a simple motive and a simple personality.Ĭharacter designs were done well, especially in the 1st and 7th episodes. It was very cool to see such a combination come to life.įor characters, there were a few well-written ones such as Dan and Tajin who had great chemistry and F. The Star Wars technologies and Japanese culture were interwoven well whether through the settings, characters or tools. Of course, this would not be anime without some Japanese culture in it. That being said, there we iconic Star Wars vehicles, planets and figures that returned to remind you that this is in fact Star Wars. The series took a lot of creative liberty with Star Wars lore, with episodes breaching it on many occasions. In terms of being 'Star Wars', I'm glad these aren't Canon. Quite a few didn't close off the story but rather instigated the idea of a follow-up. That being said, there was nothing incredible about the stories, nothing intelligent or awe-inspiring, especially with the time constraints for each episode. I found myself surprised with some of the decisions the story writers made. The direction that the episodes took was also unexpected and not cliche. It didn't feel repetitive despite most episodes revolving around In some episodes, we viewed a light-hearted and dreamy scene unfold, while in others, we witnessed a more serious tone with more mature scenes.Įach episode did well in differentiating itself from the others in its storytelling. there was a great variation in the tone for each episode. How could I not be excited for this! Even with the score I have given it, it still lived up to my expectations.Īs an episodic series. Being both a fan of Star Wars and anime, this collaboration seemed like a gift from the gods.
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