In ‘Star Wars: Visions,’ Lucasfilm and Anime Join Forces, and Go Rogue

The Disney+ collaboration between Lucasfilm and seven anime studios pays tribute to the Japanese influence on “Star Wars” — and throws out the canon.

Review: What if ‘Star Wars’ Really Were Japanese?

“Star Wars: Visions,” a collection of short films on Disney+, lets Japanese animators play with a franchise that has deep roots in their country’s storytelling traditions.