How Qubic Pictures Used the Force to Bring Star Wars and Anime Together

Star Wars: Visions has become a darling among fans thanks to its repeated proof that the galaxy, far, far away has plenty of compelling stories to tell beyond the Skywalker saga. Recognizing the adoration for fresh narratives, Lucasfilm is poised to release Star Wars: Visions volume three on Disney+ this fall, with a spin-off series of long stories called Star Wars: Visions Presents coming down the pipeline. One overlooked aspect of Star Wars: Visions‘ rip-roaring success is how it has redefined storytelling within the series by forging unexpected collaborations with renowned Japanese animation studios like Trigger (Promare, Kill La Kill), Production I.G (Kaiju No. 8, Heavenly Delusion), and Wit (Attack on Titan, Spy x Family). The driving force behind the anime anthology’s artistic collaboration is Qubic Pictures, an independent production company whose mission is to “craft high-quality animation that transcends cultural boundaries, reaching global audiences beyond the core anime fan ... Read full article.