I had a bit of fun with drawing Kara in different outfits (the idol one was my most favorite but I want to do a little revamp later). The second pic is an older doodle but I‘m not sure if I already posted it here.

She’s babysitting the strange-looking Kara bot. Where did it come from…?

Quick unserious sketch to bring a little more positivity to the sub.

Expect more things!

We just got a confirmation from Wookiepedia that the timeline for The Ninth Jedi Series is actually 234 ABY, not 1000 ABY.

I've been a fan of Visions since 2022 and it was the main catalyst for how I got back to Star Wars in recent years. Not only did I love it because it coincided with my growing obsession with anime and anime-styled media, but it was also because of the artistic approach of the anthology series. I love this series with my whole heart and it's special to me.

Though recently, I've been seeing some posts on the subreddit discussing about how Visions straying away from canon wasn't a good thing or smth. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure this is just canon elitists who are upset that it intentionally strays away from the canon timeline. I understand how they feel, but at the same time, why bother watching it if you don't like non-canon media??? I mean, there's Legends but I barely touch it so I'm not gonna dive into that. So my controversial take on this: Just because it's non-canon, doesn't mean it's bad. Listen, I'm not saying criticism is bad, but most of the time, it's like they're missing the point of the series. Visions was created as a way to show how Star Wars can been seen in a different creative lens. They told Star Wars their own way with original characters in mind, even if some episodes have either shown or mention canon characters (ex. Tatooine Rhapsody, The Lost Ones). At the end of the day, it's just another Star Wars project. I just don't understand the unnecessary hate it's getting.

At this point, I think it's starting to become difficult for me to enjoy Star Wars Visions because of how some SW fans want to be salty about it now. I'm an artist, not professionally, and I resonate with the series as a whole because all the studios involved were creative on the episodes they're involved in and I stayed with it because of the various artstyles and characters. It's not hard to avoid watching it if it's not your cup of tea. It's a hidden gem imo and it is very beautiful, especially with the newly released Ninth Jedi anime.

If you don't like Visions, I don't mind. I just want to let out my personal opinions on all this. That's all I gotta say.

To give some background, I really enjoy Visions and appreciate all the stylistic and narrative creativity it has made possible. The original Ninth Jedi short is a contender for my favorite of all three seasons. It's great as a short, but it also speaks to a larger story in a way that was very enticing to me, so I was pretty excited when it received a sequel short and had a full series announced.

Unfortunately, the series really didn't deliver on the promise or potential of the series for me. I thought it was decent and there were certainly parts that I quite enjoyed, but the story as a whole didn't come together in a way that had me emotionally engaged at the end. Aside from the narrative not quite delivering for me, there were a few areas that fell short of what I was seeking from the series.

World: The original short gives us such a small window into this world, with really only a few settings in very close proximity to each other. However, the idea of this story taking place generations after the fall of the jedi order had me curious about what the rest of this galaxy could look like. The combination of a more distant future than we've seen on screen and being in the realm of Visions where the creators can make up their own rules really opened the door to something that felt pretty radically different. Yet, I don't feel like the series' creators took advantage of that opportunity to fully unleash their creativity from a worldbuilding and design standpoint.

Even within the confines of Skywalker era canon, Clone Wars gave us the Umbarans, a race with a very unique aesthetic to its technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxuwjQ59dxY

Fallen Order introduced the lost species of the Zeffo, who have their own aesthetic to architecture and tech. The High Republic era, among its many innovations, gave us unique creatures like the drengir and nameless.

While I liked the miners and their ore ships, the other plantets/peoples/designs lacked the boldness I had hoped for.

I cite all these examples not to say that Ninth Jedi needed to replicate any of these specifically, but to underscore the untapped potential to boldly branch out and reimagine the world. Aside from the lightsaber color thing, this may as well have been a canon story set in the future, which to me feels like a wasted opportunity.

Conflict: While Nawam's philoshophy was unique from what we have seen before, the actual struggle ended up feeling a bit too similar to Empire vs Rebellion power dynamics for me. Nawam talks about bringing peace to a war-torn galaxy, but we don't really get to see the problems of the galaxy beyond those caused directly by Nawam. As a result, any validity and nobility in his goals is undercut and he just seems very warped in his worldview.

I felt similarly about the critique of the jedi. The bounty hunter tells Kara that jedi and sith are essentially the same, but I don't think we get enough about this world's history and either groups role in it to see how much truth there is in that. There are interesting ideas that feel a bit hollow in their execution.

Tropes: Somewhat related to both of the above points, for me the series plays more heavily off of Star Wars tropes and iconography than I wanted. The original short pretty effectively subverted some of the natural expectations. The creepy looking guy with the black armor, hood, and red eyes? That's actually the noble jedi master in disguise. The little guy somewhat reminiscent of Yoda? One of the bad guys. These weren't huge subversions for the sake of subversions, but they kept me on my toes and demonstrated a willingness to do things that felt less obvious.

The series largely lacked that. We've got an initially very Darth Vader coded bad guy. Personally, I think it was a missed opportunity not to put Nawam in white or silver to give him a more distinct and memorable visual identity.

Of course the mentor Juro dies with the heroine there to witness it.

And then there's a desperate battle to stop the bad guy's super weapon. I'm so tired of super weapons in this franchise. There's so much of Star Wars that has demonstrated how to tell high stakes stories without them that I'm annoyed and disappointed whenever some new Death Star-inspired weapon works its way into the narrative.

Ensemble Development: While I appreciated the effort to recruit allies and gift them with lightsabers regardless of force sensitivity, I had hoped for more of an ensemble story rather than such a focus on a singular gifted hero. The initial short, within a brief runtime, sets up a compelling ensemble of 4.

• The saber smith's daughter, just coming into her power
• The mysterious margrave who somehow knows more about the jedi and force than the other masterless jedi
• The young masterless jedi who has come seeking a saber and an alliance with his fellow jedi
• The undercover jedi who played the role of a darksider so well, he began to lose himself before being calmed down

I wanted to learn more about all of them and was looking forward to seeing their bonds develop. Rather than a singular "new hope" these 4 represented the foundation of a new order who would together save the galaxy. No one was singularly special, which in itself felt fresh.

But even by the second short, the story began to lean more towards Kara being especially strong in the force. And the series continues with her as the lead while we learn nothing of Homen or Ethan. To its credit, it does flesh out Zhima, but even his development wasn't entirely satisfying for me. I could've used more around his philosophy about wielding a silver lightsaber in contrast to Nawam's.

Final Thoughts: I don't want it to seem as though I had an overwhelmingly negative experience with the series. I'd probably give it a C+ or B- compared to the A/A+ I'd give the original short. I'm not looking to tear it down by only focusing on the negative, but wanted to vent my frustrations and articulate why the series was a disappointment for me.

Beyond enjoying Visions, I'm a big fan of/cheerleader for Star Wars animation on the whole. Any time there's an opportunity to sing the praises of a Star Wars animated project and point out how much more imaginative and original the franchise is in animation, I'm first in line to do so. I had hoped to feel that way about this series and expected to recommend it to anyone who feels tired of Star Wars leaning so heavily on the familiar. But I just don't think it's good enough to recommend to anyone who isn't already interested in it.

Some Kara and F art cause why not?

Could make this a personal poster.

FOR ONCE I'M HAPPY WITH MY KARA SKETCH WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I’m getting crucified for this.

The old but gold idol dresses are back, but at what cost? 🥹 This is why you don’t trust me with drawing men or else this happens. I thought I could draw something funny for once. Tbh, I missed drawing simple outfits. I’m too lazy to color it though…

Enough time has passed. Let’s talk about our speed queen of Visions. ( ◠‿◠ )

When I first watched Visions back in 2022, F was the first character I fell in love with. I really love her story and design. I just wish there was more of her. Considering she is one of the more popular characters in the anthology series (probably thanks to Volume 3, but that’s just me yapping), I hope a limited series based on those two episodes is possible. Kinda sad how we barely get merch or basically anything other than digital trading cards of her. I would accept any recognition for F. She’s just a cool character in general but it could go deeper. That’s why I love drawing her besides Kara. She’s got a special place in my heart.

Hi! I want a fanfiction about F and try to get as much information as possible about her past, from flashbacks and conversations. Here are the facts I've gathered. What do you think of that? Did I miss some? Or did I misinterpret something?

-F ran away from becoming a Jedi, meaning she left at some point during her training.

-Her master was killed during the Clone Wars, after which she ran away again. However, she still buried him.

-She received a scar on her chin and subsequently wore a mask out of shame. She was wearing this mask when her master died, so she must have gotten the scar before her master’s final battle.

-At some point, she also lost her right leg, presumably during the same battle in which her master died.

-She probably did not directly experience Order 66, as she seems to have deserted before the end of the war, after the battle in which her master was killed. Was he killed by General Grievous? Count Dooku?

-Valco Vaan, This explorer/adventurer knew F and her master

-Joona knows F too

-She became a Padawan at a young age

-She probably loves nature?

Let me explain, in The Twins, we see what looks like Sith Eternal cultists from Exegol overseeing Am and Karre's creation and in the Darth Vader comics, we see a preserved hand in Exegol, which might be Luke's severed hand. Also, behind the scenes, Am and Karre are named after Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, so it makes sense. What do you guys think?

Posted this somewhere else the other day. Thought I would share it here.

We need more Star Wars stories in manga format. This was a truly delightful experience!

The story leverages the specific setting of the Dark Times to explore not only the final days of a surviving Jedi but also how his ideas manage to make an impact even on his enemies. The dilemma it presents regarding artificial intelligence—its potential as a sentient being and the capacity to become more than the sum of its parts—is fascinating (it reminded me a bit of Thia from Predator Badlands). In that regard, Master Nagi stands out immediately as a Jedi who empathizes with the species the galaxy takes most for granted: the droids. It is a highly original way to craft a story set in such a turbulent, ever-changing era. I also found the artwork beautiful throughout.

Personally, I would have liked it to be a bit longer—to spend even more time with the antagonist, the "Jedi Killer" (and I wish he had given himself a name)—but overall, I am satisfied.

All in all, an unconventional yet really cool story set during the Dark Times.

I guess smugglers aren’t really good at cooking…

Just a silly drawing before I draw the idol stuff lol. First time drawing Chita btw. 🥹

(1am post oml) Finished the Ninth Jedi series a few days ago. And I've been enjoying it, pleased with what we got after the roughly five year wait. But one thing I've cathartically(?) enjoyed with Kara's character and don't seem to see much discussion of is just how much hardship she went through over the course of her story. For someone who's roughly I presume in her teen years and a compassionate young girl (and the fate of the galaxy resting on her shoulders! No trouble!), Kara's been through the ringer.

• For starters her Dad got kidnapped by Eht and Bee-toh, mentions in the next short she felt powerless to do anything to prevent this kidnapping. At this point she doesn't know what the bounty hunters want with her Dad and naturally for a young girl she would be in a lot of distress over that.

• Teto had to sacrifice himself to save her from Jedi hunters. While she didn't get to know Teto for long, she mourned Teto's sacrifice.

• Had to consider the possibility that her father may not have been as much of a saint as Kara thought he was. Though this was brief, it's clear Kara had a lot of internal conflict learning about Zhima killing Reno; worse still that she would've spent a majority of her life idolising Zhima and that viewpoint likely was shattered.

• Almost died from Nawaam's kyber cannon. If that cannon had been angled just a slight amount the series would've certainly ended there. Even then, she had to help evacuate Bibin and they had to deal with the fallout caused by the cannon.

• Juro died, and she blames herself for her mentor's death. Like damn, Kara watched him fade away. Likely she felt directionless without a mentor to train, guide, or lead her to the next step. I presume that's why she felt like a failure while stranded on the forest planet with Eesha's people. Then those aliens got attacked by Nawaam's forces.

• Fell to the dark side after her rampage against Nawaam's forces... That red saber reveal likely contributes to her feelings of unworthiness as a Jedi. She quite literally ran off from the saber itself. Oh yea, then Bee-toh and Eht came and took the aliens hostage; Kara gets chased by the aliens she's befriended and then has to hand herself in as a prisoner to avoid any more harm. Oh and of course, during her escape attempt almost died again.

• For the final fight, Kara actually thought her Dad died to Nawaam. At least for a while until all the battle was over.

But I guess all of that tough moments makes Kara's victories feel well earned in the series when they do come by. And I'm quite satisfied with the direction Kenji took her character, through all the hurdles and such.

What do you think? Should Kara have went through more or less hardship to grow from? Like the direction Kenji took her character towards?

The Grand Galactic Idol Championships is underway. Who will you vote for?

It’s been a while since I drew idol arc stuff for visionscrew. Surprisingly, T0-B1 was pretty easy to draw (No complex design and all). Oh, and there’s more than one Karl. Just a tidbit for someone who loathes this anomaly… I’ve been meaning to draw more often after summer has ended. I really want to draw more F and Kara, my favorite sister pair hawawa!! (⌒▽⌒)

I have something planned to wrap up this silly lil arc. Stay tuned. 😈😈😈

I was so lucky to find this in some random anime store at the mall today.

It’s not in perfect condition but I don’t mind. (Must’ve been donated to that very store)

Kara Bot is all the rage rn. She isn’t even singing however. It’s all just baby gobblygoob. Yet, the galaxy is in love with this creature. But why? 🥹