#visions vol 2

[antianakin]

"Sith" and "Screecher's Reach" both show that it is in fact perfectly possible to do stories from a Sith perspective without bashing the Jedi. It is in fact possible to tell a story about a Sith character without even having to INCLUDE the Jedi in it and simply focus on the Sith characters and their journeys. It's even possible to have a multitude of different stories told about Sith without ever touching on the Jedi AT ALL.

"Sith" tells the story of someone who's left that life behind and the triumph she has when she finally is willing to acknowledge her own darkness and control it. "Screecher's Reach" tells the story of a legacy of pain and abuse passed down from Master to apprentice and how the Sith expertly take advantage of other people's fears to twist them into monsters. One ends hopefully, the other is a pyrrhic victory. They're totally different genres with entirely different endings.

And neither one felt the need to criticize the Jedi "from the Sith's perspective" in order to tell a compelling Sith story. Imagine that.

[kanansdume]

God Visions is so good. I'm only two episodes into it and it's just... so beautiful.

Because in a lot of ways, it's NOT Star Wars. Like by the most technical metric, it's not Star Wars. It isn't trying to follow the Skywalker Saga, it doesn't have to fit into the lore, it's not adding anything to the worldbuilding or history. It's not Star Wars. It's a bunch of really incredible short stories that are allowed to use Star Wars style trappings and aesthetics.

Which is honestly a really relaxing thing to have. I don't have to think about how this is going to impact stories down the line. I don't have to wonder what this is trying to say about characters I love. I don't have to worry about any kind of retcons or continuity errors. It doesn't matter! I can just sit back and enjoy the pew pew stories with the laser swords in some of the most gorgeous animation on this planet.

And it was released on Star Wars day. It's such a perfect thing to release on Star Wars day. Because I feel like nothing truly encapsulates love for Star Wars like these Visions episodes. These people are allowed to just REVEL in what makes Star Wars FUN without being weighed down by the baggage this franchise tends to bring with it. There's no lore or history holding them back, no fan service obligations forced upon them by the studio. It's just Star Wars distilled into its purest form, allowed to just BE, possibly for the first time since 1977.

[acrobaticsilky]

the weeping witch of brendok

her tears won’t dry [inks]

[sbyzppp]

The wood of Mike's bed creaks as he sits himself upright.

“I’m not gonna lose you again,” he says, his voice again now just above a whisper .

“You didn’t lose me.”

“I did.” God. Mike really doesn’t want to cry again. Him waking Will in this state had been embarrassing enough. “Not for long, but Will.. I lost you. And I don’t ever, ever again want to feel the way I did when I thought I’d have to live the rest of my life and never see your face again,” he swallows.

Will’s expression softens. He opens and closes his mouth a few times, but nothing comes out.

They sit in silence for a while, both of their gazes fixed on whatever’s in front of them, and nothing but the subtle sound of the clock ticking on the other side of Mike’s room.

Say something, damn it.

Mike finally breaks the silence. “I’m sorry Will, I’m– I didn’t mean to—”

“No, stop.” Will’s eyes don’t meet Mike’s. “I know. It’s not an easy decision. But I- I trust myself. And I trust El. We’re prepared. You don’t need to worry about me, okay?”

Mike digs the heels of his palms into his eyes, breathing deeply as he attempts to calm his mind before he has a literal heart attack. Will shuffles closer, the bed creaking as he does so, and now Will’s warm fingers are wrapping around Mike’s wrists, pulling his hands away from his eyes.

“Look at me,” Will says. His index finger is hooked under Mike’s chin now, carefully tugging his face in his direction so that Mike’s forced to look at him.

Their eyes meet. “Do you trust me?” Will’s voice has dropped to just below a whisper.

Mike swallows, taking in the current effortlessly captivating sight of his best friend, who’s totally not what couldn’t be more than 3 inches from his face right now.

The way the moonlight seeping through the window illuminates his face, highlighting the slope of his nose, the curve of his jaw, the way his long lashes cast a shadow on his cheekbones, the tiny, barely visible blemishes that scatter along his skin, that you would only be able to see if you were this close.

His hair is messy, a bit overgrown and sticking up every which way from the tossing and turning Mike knows he’s been doing all night.

And Jesus, Mike wants to– no, he needs to kiss him. He’s currently doing everything in his power, using the last of the self control he has left in his body right now not to lean in and capture Will’s lips in his own.

“Yes,” Mike responds, but the word barely passes his lips. He might as well have not said it in the first place.

A beat passes, Will’s hand sort of lingering there, and Mike swears he sees Will’s eyes glance somewhere below his nose for a split second, and then—

“You’re so beautiful."

[khiquii]

✨May the 4th be with you!✨

Happy Star Wars Day!!! Best day of the year!!!

[dejasquietplace]

after a couple weeks of work, my first volume of visions of v is translated 💖 getting to see the differences between the digital and physical editions has made it really fun!

[harleycao]

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is a prime example of why I trust James Gunn with the DCU!

[robotsandramblings]

i was Today years old when i discovered that Star Wars Visions has nice little behind-the-scenes/making-of videos for each of its episodes. they're only 5-10 minutes each, but they're so fascinating!!

the Volume 2 ones in particular are really interesting, because they talk a lot about the episode's specific cultural influences.

(dunno if they're available 'publicly' per se, but if you have Disney+, they're all in the "Extras" section)

[thenerdsofcolor]

'Star Wars Visions Volume 2' Trailer Is A Global Animation Celebration

Disney unveiled its latest trailer for Star Wars Visions Volume 2 at Star Wars Celebration today. Much like Volume 1, Volume 2 invites global animation studios to push the limits on Star Wars storytelling while incorporating their country’s history and culture into their stories and created original characters that fit into the Star Wars galaxy and cast local talent to bring these characters to…

[hellman55]

Longplay of Eureka Seven Vol.2: The New Vision

[antianakin]

"The Pit" is arguably the most heavy-handed story in both volumes of Visions (which is saying something given how black and white Star Wars tends to be and how much the studios tend to stick to that), but with the oversaturation of "gray morality" in Star Wars these days, it's actually kind-of nice to have a simple wish fulfillment story where the citizens just shove aside the bad guys without hesitation in order to go help a bunch of innocent people who need help. I'd love MORE stories in Star Wars where regular people are asked to "follow their light" and be their best selves and then they DO.

[kanansdume]

Finished Visions Volume 2 and I can't believe how good it is, like it's honestly allowing me to feel good about Star Wars again for the first time since probably Andor. The animation is BEAUTIFUL, I love how many different styles we got and how each one really felt like it fit the story they were telling! The stories were so unique and interesting and compelling! I'm SO glad that they came up with this idea and are really allowing these little short stories to shine and to shine a light on animation AROUND THE WORLD and the kinds of stories you get when you broaden your horizons a little.

[charlott2n]

Charlotte Genre Guide

My top 5 favorite/recommended albums from each of my favorite genres!

Stoner/Doom Metal

Master of Brutality by Church of Misery (2001)

Variations on a Theme by OM (2005)

Blood Lust by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats (2011)

Soma by Windhand (2013)

Book of Rituals by Saturniidae (2023)

Dream Pop/Shoegaze

Love Songs for the Chemical Generation by Daniel Land and the Modern Painters (2009)

The Glow by Gold Celeste (2015)

Lucid Express s/t (2021)

Daydream Twins s/t (2022)

A Fusion of Two Hemispheres by Sphere (2022)

Vaporwave

无限渴望 by Virtual Dream Plaza (2016)

一人で by desert sand feels warm at night (2019)

Soul Visioning by MindSpring Memories (2021)

Dream Desert by desert sand feels warm at night (2022)

Desert Memories by desert sand feels warm at night & MindSpring Memories (2023)

Psychedelic Pop

The Satanic Satanist by Portugal. the Man (2009)

Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2015)

Skiptracing by Mild High Club (2016)

Jinx by Crumb (2019)

Raw Honey by Drugdealer (2019)

Psychedelic Rock

Parachute by The Pretty Things (1970)

In the Mountain in the Cloud by Portugal. the Man (2011)

Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard (2016)

High Visceral Pt 1 by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (2016)

Face Stabber by Thee Oh Sees (2019)

Progressive Rock

Shine on Brightly by Procol Harum (1968)

Lizard by King Crimson (1970)

Crime of the Century by Supertramp (1974)

Hope by Klaatu (1977)

blomljud by Moon Safari (2008)

Hard Rock

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath (1970)

The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie (1970)

Restrictions by Cactus (1971)

Satori by Flower Travellin' Band (1971)

Pieces of Eight by Styx (1979)

Rap

Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys (1986)

3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul (1989)

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest (1991)

6 Feet Deep by Gravediggaz (1994)

Shade of Blue by Madlib (2003)

Funk

Hot Pants by James Brown (1971)

Fantastic Planet Soundtrack (1973)

Standing on the Verge of Getting it On by Funkadelic (1974)

Hustle With Speed by The J.B.'s (1975)

Directstep by Herbie Hancock (1979)

Jazz Rock

Chicago Transit Authority by Chicago (1969)

Aja by Steely Dan (1977)

Junta by Phish (1989)

A Thoughtful Collapse by Vathaken (2020)

Middle Hand by Tytus & The Left-Handers (2024)

Jam Band

Rhythms From a Cosmic Sky by Earthless (2007)

Summer Sessions Vol. 2 by Causa Sui (2009)

Solar Corona by The Machine (2009)

The Doomsday Machine by Electric Moon (2011)

299 by Bull of Heaven (2013)

Disco

I Remember Yesterday by Donna Summer (1977)

Dazzle by Dazzle (1979)

Hills of Katmandu by Tantra (1979)

Tako Tsubo by L' Impératrice (2021)

Chorus by Mildlife (2024)

[artingstarvist]

TGCF Vol 3 (eng), Chp. 43 - 44 (First "Kiss") Part 1 / 5 (next >)

First part of the comic is finally done! I chose this scene because I know the donghua/manhua will almost certainly censor it and also I feel like there's a lot of beautiful but also inaccurate depictions of this kiss and I just wanna do the full scene justice, including Xie Lian's reaction on the beach. I'm trying to stay as close to the novel as possible but some dialogue will be slightly altered to fit the flow of the comic. I should have planned it to be more vertically oriented to fit tumblr better but hell I don't actually know anything about making comics.

CW for those who don't know where this is going: The next part of this comic includes relatively non-consensual kissing. The purpose is the exchange of air & to keep the smoke spirit from entering, but Xie Lian does struggle against it in the beginning. If this might trigger or upset you, don't read any further.

A direct novel excerpt of this scene is under the cut.

[comic panel numbers] [1] It didn't take long before his throat itched, and that cloud of black smoke was retched back out! [2] Xie Lian covered his mouth with his sleeve, coughing nonstop and choked by tears. [3] His mind raced to find another countermeasure. Even after the cloud of black smoke was forcibly vomited out, it still swirled about and relentlessly clung to his body. [4] Xie Lian pushed himself onto the windowsill, raised himself up, and leapt into the lake outside. [5, 6] With a splash, Xie Lian plunged deep into the heart of the lake. [7] He held his breath, crossed his arms and legs, and assumed a meditative position, letting his body slowly sink to the bottom of that freezing lake. Once his heartbeat returned to normal, he looked up and could somewhat make out the black fog swirling above, blocking off the surface of the water. [8] Once he emerged, he'd have to gasp in a deep breath, and in doing so, he would surely suck the child spirit into his stomach. [9] A grown man with a fulsome baby bump wasn't the least bit funny to imagine. [10] However, his leap into the water had only been meant to give himself some time to think. It didn't take long for Xie Lian to come up with a counterattack. [11] So what if I swallow it? I'll just swallow Fangxin right after. [12] He'd learned that trick when performing on the streets. [13] Although it might hurt, whatever -- as long as the child spirit could be captured. [14] With his mind thus made up, Xie Lian released his arms and started swimming upward. [15, 16] A muffled sound of sloshing water came from above, and suddenly a vast expanse of burning, vivid crimson red flooded his vision. [17] A tangle of winding raven-black locks obscured his sight, though nothing could be seen through the splashing water and schools of air bubbles.

[owlobservation]

Itoshi Sae Profile from Egoist Bible Vol.2 (2024)

"Only the idiots who can keep up will get to see what comes next."

Team: Japan U-20 National Team

Position: Offensive Midfielder (OMF)

Weapons: World class kicking accuracy, world class technique, world class tactical vision, and world class physical ability.

Birthdate: October 10th.

Age: 18 (Third year high school)

Zodiac sign: Libra.

Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture (Kamakura City)

Family structure: Father, mother, himself, younger brother.

Height: 180 cm.

Foot size: 26.5 cm.

Blood type: A.

Previous team before he returned to Japan: Re Ale Youth FC.

Dominant foot: Left.

Favorite Soccer Player: Álvaro Recoba. "The left-footed player who creates a rainbow on the pitch."*

Age started playing soccer: 1 years old. "Before I knew it, I was already playing soccer."

Nickname: Treasure of Japan.

Strengths: Being able to see things objectively. "I'm often told that I'm a dry person but who cares."

Weaknesses: I don't know anything except about soccer. "Don't live like this, you guys."

Favorite food: Salted kombucha. "Because I can return back to zero."**

Disliked food: French fries. "It's so delicious that I could die, but it's also so unhealthy that I could die."

Best rice accompaniment: Salted kelp. "They don't have it in Spain so I got it sent from my parents' home."

Hobby: Analyzing data of soccer players and teams. "It's nice to see things visualized as numbers."

Favorite season: The end of summer. "I feel like the whole world has become lonely."

Favorite show: Chibi Maruko-chan. "It reminds me of my parents' home."

Favorite music: Suisei by Tofubeats feat. Seira Kariya. "I listen it to cool down."

Favorite movie: Taxi Driver. "This De Niro guy is the coolest."

Favorite manga: Gegege no Kitaro.

Character color: Azuki Red.

Favorite animal: Seagull. "I like migratory birds that don't stay in one place."

Favorite brands: All the brands that sponsor me. "They have good eyes for betting on me."

Best subjects: No idea because I didn't really pay attention in class and only focused on soccer. "I've never seen my report card."

Fetish: Butt. "You can tell an athlete's ability by the shape of their butt."

What makes you happy: A play beyond my imagination.

What makes you sad: Being forced to carry the weight of Japanese soccer on my shoulders. "Yes, I'm talking about you guys."

The first time someone confessed to you: I don't even remember which one was the first time, dumbass.

Last year's valentine day chocolates: Around 2.000. "My manager told me."

Sleep time: 8 hours. (7 hours+1 hour nap)

Where do you wash first in the bath?: Bangs' hairline.

Mushroom or Bamboo shoots?: Depending on the mood.

What made you cry recently?: Why would I tell you, idiot.

At what age did you stop receiving presents from Santa?: 10 years old.***

What did you ask for a Christmas present from Santa?: My undiscovered talent.

What would you do on your last day on earth?: Give the world's best striker the world's best pass.

What would you do if you received 100 million yen?: I'm not interested. It's just a small change.

What do you do on your days off?: Gazing at the sea.

What would you be doing if you hadn’t discovered soccer?: Living a normal, happy life. Maybe my personality wouldn't have turned out like this.

Who is your favorite historical figure?: Copernicus. He was the man who overturned the world’s common knowledge.

If you could only bring one thing to a deserted island, what would it be?: No need. I’d live the way I wanted without any rules.

Where would you go if you had a time machine, to the past or the future?: Not interested in either. I have no pointless expectations or regrets for my future or my past. Just live in the moment. You guys are so tepid. 

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World-class Offensive Midfielder With Boundless Parameters

Aiming to become the best midfielder in the world, Sae is a super player with the complete package of mind, technique, and physique. Isagi’s best play which he pulled off with “reflex” was stopped with just a light tackle. He killed The Direct Shot flawlessly, showing the big difference between the two.****

He’s Only Interested In Blue Lock! The One He Chose Was Shidou?

Sae was only interested in Blue Lock and paid no attention to his younger brother Rin or the U-20 Japan National Team. The world he sees and the place he aims for are clearly different from those of the U-20 National Team. Sae chose Shidou from Blue Lock as his teammate. With a series of super plays, they managed to corner Blue Lock.

The reason for Sae's sudden change... What on earth happened in Spain!?

Sae went to Spain and promised his younger brother Rin that he’d become “The Best Striker In The World”. However, when he returned home four years later, his attitude had changed completely . He declared that he would become “The Best Midfielder In The World” instead and pushed Rin away, calling him "tepid".*****

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Sae's Ranking on "Best 3 of Everything: Players seriously voted each!"

1. Ranked #1 The Best at Crossing (Centering)

Hiori’s commentary: "Well, all of Itoshi Sae’s kicks are perfectly designed. I admire him."

2. Ranked #2 The Most Likely To Succeed As Coach

3. Ranked #1 Who Doesn't Cry Easily

Aryu’s commentary: "If Itoshi Sae were to cry, it would be when he became the world’s best. That would be the moment of ultimate styl."******

4. Ranked #1 The Least Family-oriented person

Isagi’s commentary: "If you look at those two, you would assume so. But if they really hate each other… It means that they also think about each other."

5. Ranked #2 The Most Likely To Thrive In The Sengoku Period

6. Ranked #2 The Most Leader-like (or has the qualities of a leader)

7. Ranked #3 Longest Eyelashes

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Notes:

*Álvaro Recoba (El Chino) is a midfielder from Uruguay known for his "rainbow-like" curved kicks.

**Return back to zero=being refreshed.

***In early 2021 twitter Q&A, he said he stopped getting Christmas presents when Rin stopped believing in Santa. His answer is revised in Egoist Bible to just "10 years old."

****The original sentence is “...a super player who possesses everything– mind, technique and physique (心技体)”. 心技体 or Shingitai refers to the three qualities an athlete must have: 心 is heart/mind, 技 is technique/skill, 体 is body/physique/strength. It is said that an athlete needs 3 of them to succeed. If they only have the right mind and skills but not the body to support them… well you’ll know what will happen!  So from our understanding Shingitai is an ‘inseparable set’. We translated it as a “complete package” to let you know that those 3 qualities are inseparable!

*****Here the word used is 突き放す (tsukihanasu). Tsukihanasu is 'to push away', to push someone (or something) away and make them leave. It can also refer to an attitude of  treating someone without love, sympathy, or emotions. Please check my notes on Rin’s profile page, because there is a connection!

******What Aryu originally said isファ イナリーオシャ final osha. "The moment where Itoshi Sae finally cried would be the moment of ultimate/final styl.” is most likely what he meant! We personally think ‘ultimate styl’ had more feel than ‘final styl’ (?), that’s why we went with ultimate osha!

Check Sae's profile from the first volume of Egoist Bible here!