![]() Yet well-written characters are just part of it, as Arcane also boasts an impressive voice cast that helps bring a layer of emotion to the characters, from Katie Leung’s soft-spoken Caitlyn to Shohreh Aghdashloo's regretful Grayson. This is a stark contrast to Netflix's DOTA animated series, which focused so much on its lore and pleasing longtime fans it ended up a confusing mess for casual viewers. Still, if you have never played the games (confession time, I have never even touched any of the Runeterra-set games), the character stories are what keep you engaged episode after episode the lore is just icing on the cake to deepen everything within a larger story. Sure, the show does explore important events with big ramifications for the world of Runeterra. Despite many moving parts and an abundance of plot points and worldbuilding, Arcane succeeds by staying grounded in its two intimate storylines. On the streets of Zaun, we follow orphan sisters Vi and Powder as they get involved with a heist gone wrong and the start of a gang war in Zaun with big consequences for both cities. In Piltover, we follow Jayce and Viktor, two scientists on the verge of being able to harness magic through technology, and the societal cost of rapid technological advance. The actual plot focuses on two parallel storylines across the two locations. The mechanical architecture of Zaun, the way a tavern changes its look from one arc to the other, and the statues referring to deities or past warriors all help tell that larger story without the need for many verbal explanations - much in the same way the original Star Wars did. From the start, Arcane does a fantastic job of introducing its expansive world full of rich history and lore without bombarding us with exposition by relying on visual storytelling and using easter eggs to hint at a larger world. Arcane is mostly an upstairs, downstairs story, centering on the brewing tensions and social unrest in Zaun, where people live in harsh conditions and under the constant threat of Piltover's brutal enforcers. It does all of this all while delivering an exhilarating kick-ass story whether you know the entire history of Runeterra or you're just looking for the next event series.īased on the lore of League of Legends yet serving as a prequel to many character and story elements from the games, Arcane is set in the city of Piltover and its undercity district of Zaun. ![]() Though it was already starting to crack, this League of Legends adaptation puts the final nail in the coffin of the “video game adaptation curse” by shattering preconceptions of what the animation medium is capable of, delivering a once-in-a-generation masterpiece that is sure to inspire both fans and storytellers alike for years to come. Last but not least, Army of the Dead actress Ella Purnell will be voicing the role of Jinx and Hawkeye actress Hailee Steinfeld will voice Vy.Arcane boasts a massive world with complex characters you either love to root for or love to hate, a simple yet immersive and layered story, and absolutely gorgeous and groundbreaking animation with a unique visual style. The voices behind this series’ characters feature a pretty talented bunch! The cast of Arcane is as follows: In Piltover, Hextech democratizes magic, in Zaun, a drug transforms humans into monsters as Arcane brings some of League of Legends’ famous champions to life. More on the official synopsis below: Tensions between two cities boil over as new inventions threaten revolution. Jinx and Vy must stop the spread of this dangerous drug as well as the rising tensions between Zaun and the wealthy state of Piltover, or else they can kiss the people they once knew and the place they call home goodbye. While Zaun is typically a society that many refuse to dwell in, the community is suddenly infiltrated by evil-doers, who bring forth a drug that can turn humans into monsters. In this action-packed series, the two are determined to bring down the injustices that currently face their underground poverty-stricken and despair-filled society, Zaun. What is Arcane about?Īrcane is the origin story of two legendary League of Legends characters: Jinx and Vy. ![]() The League of Legends series, created by none other than Riot Games, is one of the most anticipated animated releases of the month, which means you absolutely have to know everything there is to know so that you’re all prepared for what’s to come! We tell you just that, below. Get ready to binge-watch this weekend because only less than 24 hours are standing in the way between yourselves and the series premiere of Arcane !
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