AK-BK

This article is non-canon within the canon continuity. This article covers a subject from a Star Wars: Visions story that Lucasfilm declared is set in an alternate history within a reimagined galaxy.

The AK-BK was an amalgamation of two All Terrain Armored Transport walkers modified to include buildings on top of it.^[2] The Anzellan Que-Dama operated a gambling hall in the AK-BK.^[5]

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Behind the scenes

The AK-BK appeared in "The Duel: Payback", a non-canon short film that is part of the third volume of the Star Wars: Visions series. The animated short, produced by Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA, was released on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. The AK-BK was first mentioned at the Star Wars: Visions panel at Celebration Japan on April 19, 2025.^[2]

According to director Takanobu Mizuno, the AK-BK is designed to resemble and takes its name from akabeko,^[1] a toy from Fukushima, Japan shaped like a red cow.^[6] The buildings on the AK-BK are Japanese-style buildings inspired by those at the Ginzan Onsen. It also has a sign based on the Kenbishi Sake Brewing Company. It was designed by Takashi Okazaki.^[2]

Appearances

• Star Wars: Visions — "The Duel: Payback" (First appearance)

Sources

• Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2025 - DAY 3 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (First mentioned)
• Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 First Look and Spinoff Announced – Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 on StarWars.com (backup link)
• VISIONS FILMMAKER FOCUS: THE DUEL: PAYBACK on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)

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