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I love that Visions as a whole is a grand recursive experiment. A fairy tale of a fairy tale. A myth built upon modern mythology,” Candon says. “Also, I think that sometimes I was funny!” See what inspired this unique addition to the fan-favorite Meisho Movie Realization action figure line -- and what collectors can expect next.

The tone of the preview event frequently tipped in one direction: Rebel Moon is a rebuff of many things that have gone right and many things that have gone wrong in Snyder’s career. Star Wars is the holy grail of many filmmakers who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, but with Disney taking that franchise in its own direction, Snyder is ready for something of his own. While Ronin looks to be a character study though The Duel’s singular lens, it’s also something else. Ronin will reflect parts of Candon’s own story, as well. “A Star Wars movie made me ‘get’ representation, and I’ve tried to honor that feeling in this book for my own sake and for other people,” Candon says. “Besides being Japanese, I'm also a chronically ill, queer cyborg, and all of that showed up in some regard.”

4. Kendo

A warabe no-o-yoroi (armour for a boy) suit of armour from the Meiji Period is displayed at Bonhams auctioneers on November 2, 2007 in London, England. Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images Why Japanese parents want to encourage their younglings to grow up to be evil Sith lords I cannot say, but a film influenced by Japanese culture then influencing Japanese culture in its turn – like a sort of giant intergalactic ouroboros – is very pleasing to me. Candon has also said much of the foundation of their Ronin novel is grounded in “jidaigeki (period dramas), Japanese monsters and folklore, and war trauma.” They also said the novel, like the Star Wars that came before it, showcases the influence of Akira Kurosawa’s samurai stories. Samurai armor F’s journey is bittersweet and stirring as she reconnects with others and herself after running for so long,” Rimes says. “It’s thrilling to see her finally embrace the hero within.” Karre is on a classic journey of his own,” Rimes says. “But his tale has shades of both Anakin and Luke as he pushes against his own destiny and holds out hope that he may one day save and redeem his sister.”

And, the term “jidaigeki” gives us the word Jedi— say it out loud and you’ll see. It’s pronounced “jid-EYE-geh-key” with the first part sounding like how General Grievous says Jedi. For now, however, the Rebel Moon machine is running full steam ahead. Reportedly the real “rebel moon” isn’t the moon in either part 1 or part 2 — it’s something that would emerge in a proposed third film, or even a project beyond that.Nobody knows who he is or where he is from,” adds Shirasaki. “He doesn’t talk about himself. The only one who knows his true identity is his droid and it doesn’t speak, either. As viewers, we are only given the same limited amount of information about the protagonist that is given to the other characters of this short.” Despite his impatience and flashes of sarcasm, Dan brings a sweet, youthful energy to the galaxy. It’s hard not to fall in love with him or see yourself in his shoes,” Rimes says. “This short really dissects a particular master-student relationship in a really deep and incisive way.” StarWars.com: The Ronin Mandalorian joins two other Ronin-inspired Mandalorian figures who came before, Jango and Boba Fett -- what inspiration do you draw from to ensure the aesthetics remain consistent across the collection, while also offering something new and exciting to collectors? Kamiyama-san took inspiration from the anime stories that have excited him and the staff at Production I.G, but the Return of the Jedi speeder chase was such a huge influence on the creative team for a big action set piece,” Rimes teases. “You’ll see that Kara wears a helmet and poncho that uses similar design language to Leia’s garb in that iconic Return of the Jedi action sequence.” Still, with Star Wars: Visions premiering, fans now have nine anime shorts of unique spins on a galaxy far, far away. Without the constraints of having to fit in the canon, Visions creators reimagined classic Star Wars elements like twists on the Force, the Jedi’s and Sith’s places in the galaxy and the look and function of lightsabers.

He is a strong believer that you can choose your own destiny and forge your own path,” says Shirasaki. As established in the Star Wars prequels, there’s a uniformity to Padawan learners. Still, Dan carves out some individuality. With Ronin, Candon will be taking their first steps into Star Wars. It’s a unique opportunity, even by Star Wars standards. “I’ve dreamed of contributing to the Star Wars mythos since I started writing in earnest, but I never imagined I’d be able to do so from such a personal angle,” Candon says. “In that sense, Visions -- and Ronin in specific -- has been a gift, both as a fan and as a creator.” As Candon builds upon the groundwork of The Duel, they looked to specific influences that have informed both Star Wars and anime.In the documentary Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel, he notes: “Kendo became my base ingredient.” The theatrical Star Wars movies have largely revolved around legacy characters, but Snyder’s plan involved an entirely fresh cast, with no relationships to past Star Wars protagonists. When Lucasfilm’s plan for the sequel trilogy fell into place, Snyder’s movie disappeared from any future planning boards. But that may be for the better. Dan is a Jedi Padawan who is a bit impatient and sarcastic -- he just wants to see a little Jedi action. His master Tajin is wise and cautious, but trusting,” Rimes says. “Dan learns the hard way about what it means to seek out a fight or to underestimate an opponent.”

The Sith in Star Wars could also be considered “masterless” as they serve none but themselves and their own desires rooted in greed, hatred, fear and want for power. And while the Jedi “serve” and respect the Force, the Sith see the Force as a tool to be melded and weaponized for their own ends. Bushido codes changed over the years just like the samurai’s place in Japanese society, but what remained consistent was its emphasis on warrior spirit and skill along with frugal, minimalist living, honor and kindness. During the Edo period, bushido also came to emphasize duty to morals and ethical behavior over the will of authority.

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While the droids are the clearest link between the two films, the video also explores other narrative similarities, like the general having to battle a former friend who becomes badly scarred (Obi-Wan and Anakin/Darth Vader) and that former friend getting redemption by helping the heroes at the end (Darth Vader/Anakin). Jidaigeki and samurai Kylo Ren's helmet in The Rise of Skywalker, pictured alongside a bowl repaired using the kintsugi technique. Lucasfilm Don't expect the cultural crossovers to stop anytime soon I personally love her combination of boots with Japanese hakama!” she says. “The staff at the animation studio behind the short, Kinema Citrus, actually dressed up like her to test the costume design, and that really paid off.”