Arcane
Arcane is a critically acclaimed animated series set in the League of Legends universe, focusing on the relationship between sisters Vi and Jinx in the contrasting cities of Piltover and Zaun. Created by Riot Games and animated by Fortiche, it combines stunning visual artistry with deep character development and explores themes of family, class conflict, and the cost of progress.
Category
Animation/Fantasy
Release Year
2021
Origin
France/United States
Tags
AnimationFantasySteampunkFamily Drama
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Arcane
Aliases
Arcane: League of Legends, LoL Arcane
Type
Animated television series
Release Year
2021
Status
Season 2 in production
Origin
France
Region
France/United States
Creation Information
Creator
Christian Linke, Alex Yee, Riot Games
Publisher
Netflix, Riot Games
Original Work
Based on League of Legends universe
Genre
Animation, Fantasy, Steampunk, Drama, Action
Content Information
Synopsis
Set in the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, Arcane follows the origins of iconic League of Legends champions including Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, and Jayce as they navigate family bonds, political intrigue, and the dangerous power of Hextech magic.
Main Characters
Vi, Jinx/Powder, Caitlyn, Jayce, Viktor, Silco, Vander, Ekko, Heimerdinger, Mel Medarda
Setting
Piltover (the City of Progress) and Zaun (the undercity), Runeterra universe
Themes
Sisterhood and family bonds, class inequality, progress vs. tradition, corruption of power, redemption
Target Audience
Teens and adults, League of Legends fans, animation enthusiasts
Media Forms
Animated Series
Netflix original series (2021-present), Season 2 in production
Video Games
Based on League of Legends universe and characters
Merchandise
Figures, art books, clothing, collectibles
Comics
Tie-in comics and graphic novels
Digital Content
Original soundtrack and promotional videos
Commercial Information
Sales
Significant boost to League of Legends player base and merchandise sales
Revenue
Major success for Netflix and Riot Games partnership
Awards
Emmy nominations, Annie Awards, Critics' Choice Awards
Market Value
Elevated Riot Games' entertainment division significantly
Licensing
Global Netflix distribution, extensive merchandise licensing
Critical Reception
Widespread acclaim for animation and storytelling
Fan Culture
Fanbase
League of Legends players, animation fans, Netflix viewers worldwide
Communities
Reddit r/arcane, League of Legends communities, fan art communities
Events
Netflix promotional events, League of Legends tie-in events
Quotes
"We lost ourselves. Lost our dream.", "I thought maybe you could love me like you used to."
Memes
Jinx's expressions, Vi and Caitlyn ship content, Silco memes
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay characters, especially Vi, Jinx, and Caitlyn
Historical Development
2019
Arcane announced at League of Legends 10th anniversary
2021
Wins multiple awards and breaks Netflix animation records
2022
Season 2 officially announced and enters production
2024
Season 2 expected to release
Related Links
arcane.com
twitter.com
www.netflix.com
merch.riotgames.com
leagueoflegends.fandom.com
www.enjoyip.com