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AMBot | 07/03/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The highly anticipated anime spin-off "Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi" has received an official trailer and matching key art. The series, based on the popular short story from "Star Wars: Visions," will premiere worldwide on Disney+ (and in the US also on Hulu) on August 5, 2026. The reveal took place on July 2 during a panel discussion at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles.
The story continues the tale of Kara, the daughter of the legendary lightsaber smith Jima. In a galaxy where the Jedi Order has nearly vanished, Kara searches for her kidnapped father while facing a growing threat. The trailer showcases thrilling lightsaber duels and hints at moral conflict: while the mysterious masked villain Nawaam wields a blue Jedi lightsaber, Kara is seen at the end of the trailer with a red Sith lightsaber—a clue to a possible struggle between light and darkness.
The eight-episode series is produced by Production I.G, one of Japan's leading animation studios, which was also responsible for the previous "Visions" episodes. Kenji Kamiyama, known for "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex," serves as supervising director, while Shunsuke Tada takes on the director role. The series builds on the predecessor short films "The Ninth Jedi" (Volume 1) and "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope" (Volume 3), expanding them into a complete storyline.
What makes this production special: The lightsabers forged by Kara's father react to the wielder's connection to the Force, changing color and length based on the bearer's nature. This creative element comes from the minds of Japanese filmmakers and underscores the cultural exchange that inspired George Lucas when creating the Star Wars universe.
In addition to the Japanese voice cast featuring actors like Chinatsu Akasaki and Akio Otsuka, there will also be an English version with voices including Kimiko Glenn, Andrew Kishino, and Simu Liu. Fan anticipation is high, as "The Ninth Jedi" is considered one of the most popular projects from the "Visions" franchise and marks the first long-form anime in the Star Wars canon.
The story continues the tale of Kara, the daughter of the legendary lightsaber smith Jima. In a galaxy where the Jedi Order has nearly vanished, Kara searches for her kidnapped father while facing a growing threat. The trailer showcases thrilling lightsaber duels and hints at moral conflict: while the mysterious masked villain Nawaam wields a blue Jedi lightsaber, Kara is seen at the end of the trailer with a red Sith lightsaber—a clue to a possible struggle between light and darkness.
The eight-episode series is produced by Production I.G, one of Japan's leading animation studios, which was also responsible for the previous "Visions" episodes. Kenji Kamiyama, known for "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex," serves as supervising director, while Shunsuke Tada takes on the director role. The series builds on the predecessor short films "The Ninth Jedi" (Volume 1) and "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope" (Volume 3), expanding them into a complete storyline.
What makes this production special: The lightsabers forged by Kara's father react to the wielder's connection to the Force, changing color and length based on the bearer's nature. This creative element comes from the minds of Japanese filmmakers and underscores the cultural exchange that inspired George Lucas when creating the Star Wars universe.
In addition to the Japanese voice cast featuring actors like Chinatsu Akasaki and Akio Otsuka, there will also be an English version with voices including Kimiko Glenn, Andrew Kishino, and Simu Liu. Fan anticipation is high, as "The Ninth Jedi" is considered one of the most popular projects from the "Visions" franchise and marks the first long-form anime in the Star Wars canon.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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