AI Turns Star Wars Into an 80s Anime, And Darth Vader is Somehow More Menacing
Usually, villains are too kawaii when AI imagines them as anime characters, but this time, there's an exception.
Star Wars is one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time, but what would it have looked like in a different setting or made in a different visual style? Fans seem to go further than just asking.
A YouTube user uploaded a video of Star Wars if it was to be an 80s Japanese anime, created with the help of AI.
In the video we can see all the well-recognizable characters made in an anime style. As it is implied by the anime genre, characters' design is what draws attention in the first place.
In the anime version, characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia have exaggerated features, such as larger eyes and more stylized hair.
Somehow, Darth Vader appears even more menacing, with sharper angles and a more angular helmet.
With a visual perspective on Star Wars as an old anime, we can only guess what kind of movie it would be.
The overarching storyline of Star Wars would likely remain intact in an anime adaptation, however, there may be some differences.
For example, there might be more emphasis on character development and relationships between characters.
Evidently, the animation style of an 80s anime version of Star Wars would also be notably different from the original films.
The hand-drawn animation used in anime at that time was known for its dynamic action sequences and exaggerated movements.
Lightsaber battles, starfighter dogfights, and other action scenes would be one thrilling spectacle to witness. The Star Wars universe is a hell of an epic source for an anime adaptation.
While it's impossible to know for sure how an 80s Japanese anime version of Star Wars would have turned out, it's clear that such an adaptation could have had a significant impact on the franchise, bringing together two large fan bases — Star Wars fans and anime fans.
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And Disney actually realized it, as they released Star Wars: Visions, an animated anthology series in anime style. And if you haven't watched it, it's about time to do it, as Volume 2 was released this May.