Star Wars: Visions Universe Expands – Trailer and Release Date for The Ninth Jedi
Star Wars: Visions fans have exciting news: Production I.G's new anime series "The Ninth Jedi" has released its first trailer and announced a premiere date of August 5. This is an expanded adaptation of the short film of the same name from the 2021 Star Wars: Visions anthology.
The trailer reveals a continuation of the original short's story, where the war between Jedi and Sith takes on a new dimension. The visual quality bearing the signature of Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell, Psycho-Pass) is combined with fluid animation in lightsaber battles. The series is said to consist of six episodes directed by Kenji Kamiyama, who also directed the original short film in Star Wars: Visions.
Star Wars: Visions received great acclaim in its first season by giving different Japanese anime studios the freedom to interpret the Star Wars universe in their own style. The Ninth Jedi was one of the most talked-about works in that anthology, thanks to its creative approach to lightsaber mythology and Production I.G's high-quality production. Now, turning this short into a series shows how much Lucasfilm's support for anime has increased. The series, expected to stream on Disney+, will be a breath of fresh air for fans looking to expand the Star Wars universe.
The exact date is marked as August 5, 2025 (though some sources mention 2026, confirmation has been made). More character posters and background information are expected in the coming weeks. If you're a Star Wars: Visions fan, we recommend you not miss this new series – the future of the Jedi has never looked so exciting.
