"The Duel" is one of the standout episodes of "Star Wars: Visions." Its mix of Akira Kurosawa-style black-and-white film grain and pops of colored energy give it a unique look, while its computer-generated-meets-hand-drawn animation style has a kinetic energy that makes it irresistible. It also tells a metaphysical story that's as deep and complex as the "Star Wars" saga itself. In the span of 13 minutes, it introduces a Sith who's hunting other former Sith and appears to be fighting on the side of good. The Jedi, meanwhile, are aligned with the malevolent Crusaders, turning the "Star Wars" universe upside-down.

Emma Mieko Candon later doubled down on these ideas with the novel "Star Wars Visions: Ronin," both inverting and reinforcing the philosophies of the "Star Wars" mythos in the

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