I've played LoL on a handful of occasions throughout the years but never enough to be familiar with the world/lore. So I went into this show pretty much blind and with little expectations because of previous games to TV adaptions.
But boy were my expectations completely blown out of the water. Everything in the first three episodes was damn near perfect. Animation. Score/soundtrack. Voice acting. World building. Captivating Story. Interesting Characters. Fucking insane. I cannot wait for the next episodes.
This was hands down one of the best animated (any show really) shows I've seen in 40 years. I hate LOL as well but am a huge gamer and played it a bit 10 years ago. My girl doesn't know anything about the art and LOVED it as well. So good and so impressed.
Music, characters, hand painted on top of 3d models, story, voice acting. Just soooo good.
You know, I'm not really into animated shows or movies.
I play many games but League of Legends isn't something I'm interested in.
When I saw this on Netflix, I thought "well not for me".
Boy, was I wrong.
After reading many articles, I decided I should give it a try and launched the first episode.
And the second, and the third and so on and on.
I was blown away. I am still blown away.
The story is great, and far reaching. I know nothing of league of legends, didn't need to.
The setting, this steampunk/victorian/magical world is so unique.
The characters are full of life, full of emotions, doubts. They are not empty shells but full on humans/humanoids. More so than many live-action characters.
The graphics and animation are the most amazing I've had the pleasure to witness. I mean, every scene is grandiose. Like moving paintings. What a feast for the eyes.
And last (but not least), the music is perfect. The main title by imagine dragons is on point, and the score complements the story so well. Case in point, many scenes don't have any dialogue, the animation and the score being sufficient.
Emotions are high at the end, I can't wait for what's in store next year.
Please, please, please, do watch it. Even if games are not your things, even if League of Legends isn't. Even if animated video aren't.
Watch it.
I knew very little about League of Legends beyond some character names, but this show absolutely blew me out of the water. It's clear they spared no expense in the animation and writing of this show, every episode kept me captivated and wanting to watch the next one. The TV-14 rating is a bit of a misdirect, the show tends to be pretty adult-oriented and can catch you off guard with some story elements.
I hope they continue adapting the universe they've created into stuff like this, they've clearly put a lot of care and effort into their characters and world-building.
I've seen up to the third episode. Wow, what a fantastic show so far. Finally seeing some of your favorite characters and parts of their backstories is a huge payoff. I haven't played League in years, but so far this makes me think that someone without character knowledge will still enjoy it and those that do have that knowledge will be blown away.
Must see even if you don't know the game. Characters with character, interesting steampunk world, an amazing art & rendering style and fitting music. (judging from the frist three episodes).
Completely raised the bar for video game adaptations. It's definitely the gold standard from here on out.
to put it short and simple, I'd give it 15 out of 10 if I could
Nothing special. Usual juvenile story with all the tropes.
For context, I didn't know much about League of Legends besides that they're a video game. Before watching, I didn't know Arcane is a part of LoL's world. Regardless, I'm a fan of animated shows so after hearing about it I became interested.
The first episode was impressive & engaging. I was confused at times but still glued to the screen. I remember being moved by Episode 1's ending scene where Powder & Vi were talking and looking at the city. The visuals, dialogue & music altogether during that fit perfectly. Afterwards, I knew this show was going to be unique.
Fortunately the rest of the episodes were overall pretty great too. I don't think there was a boring or bad episode. Watching the story lines unfold felt like being on a roller coaster. There were a mix of action, angst, & heartfelt moments. My highlights were the action scenes and awesome battle choreography.
Other aspects such as character designs, dialogue, and world building were great too. Character designs were cool; Jinx, Vi, Ekko, Heimerdinger, and Mel's mother designs stood out the most to me. In terms of world-building, the show actually felt lived-in & immersive thanks to the dialogue, characters, events, environments, and information put out.
The music and voice acting were also superb. Shout out to the songs included and how they were used because they helped with feeling the scenes even more. Having an episode end with an epic or sad song was nicely done. Voice acting is as vital as everything else and they did not disappoint here.
The animation, without a doubt, is one of the most captivating & best parts of Arcane. There's a painting look and feel to it. It's colorful, expressive, and overall very artistic. There are animated series targeted towards adults, but still look very cartoon-ish and are usually in 2D style (nothing wrong with those), but it was just a nice change with Arcane. The cinematography and editing were well done too.
I love that the two main characters are women and sisters. I think these two things are rarely shown in mainstream animation. There's also a brewing romance between Vi & Caitlyn which I'm interested in and hope are shown more next season.
Being an adult and avid animation fan myself, it's nice to have a show with this style with mature content and themes. It reminds me of video games like Bioshock Infinite and Dishonored but in tv series format.
Now despite my praises, Arcane's first season was not perfect. There were also parts I disliked. For example: Silco & Jinx's relationship. I understand that they were portraying a father-daughter relationship, but it was also weird.I also wasn't emotionally attached to all characters (main or supporting). No one was completely uninteresting though.
Overall, I personally enjoyed Arcane S1 and would also recommend it to others. If you're a fan of badass animation, sci-fi, action, artistic storytelling, and unique characters then you might like this show.
As someone unfamiliar with the game, I found this show to be well animated (even if sometimes the face animations, voice acting and overall mood of the scene felt at odds) and very pretty to look at, but story wise, it was a fail for me. I just thought it was boring and predictable.
I think I gave it a fair shot, but it just didn't manage to capture my interest. Maybe a certain familiarity with the game is needed to properly enjoy the show :person_shrugging_tone1:♀
Arcane has up the ante on storytelling in not just the animation genre but the whole of complacent, unoriginal and increasingly boring mainstream filmmaking. Infectiously stylish with its richly layered writing. Arcane is an almost perfect blend of style and substance, a rare feet few acheive.
more please, I am totally in for this!
This show is absolutely amazing.
From the visuals to the characters or the story and the pacing everything is handled perfectly and with tremendous style.
Incredible, can't wait for season 2.
First of all, I have never played LOL. That said, the animation is very good, very videogame like. The chosen music is also very good, and the dubbing too. But for someone who is not a fan of the videogame, the story is not very interesting (I have watched two chapters so far, maybe it gets better).
Cast 9/10
Storytelling 9/10
Characters 10/10
Video Prouduction/Cut/Music 10/10
Environment 5/5
Conclusion 4,5/5
= 95%
Arcane is as good if not even better than the praise it receives. The gorgeous and artistic animation in itself would elevate a flawed and boring story to an enjoyable experience. The amount of detail and love shown in each scene is simply breathtaking and makes the setting feel that much more real.
Arcane, however, is not only visually stunning but also provides an intriguing plot within an interesting setting. The plot is compelling and not once fully predictable. The world building is executed flawlessly as it doesn't rely on cheap exposition dumps but instead has faith in the viewers intelligence. As a consequence, the viewer feels a lot more intrigied and automatically pays more attention to every detail as it isn't simply handed to one on a silver platter.
Of course, well written, interesting and, sensible characters are what make a good show and this might be what Arcane excels at the most. Every character has ambitions and reasons to act the way they do. The decisions they are sensible from their standpoint even if they are generally deemed evil or wrong. The character development is gripping and never feels forced or illogical. Additionally, the set of interesting characters is voiced by a cast of very talented voice actors performing expertly written dialogues that feel natural. The combination of these factor lead to a set of insanely likeable, relatable and touching characters.
Arcane's soundtrack also needs to be commend to the fullest. The orchestral score in the background could not have been composed any better to fit the tone of each scene. In addition to the great score, the set of songs solely written for this series fit marvelously despite being rather unconventional at times.
All in all, Arcane is a near perfect masterpiece of a series with high quality in every single aspect.
10/10
I always loved Jinx in LoL and now this serie made me love her more.
Animation? Beautiful
The soundtrack? Lovely
The plot? Captivating
And it's an adaptation of LoL, which I enjoy playing.
It's a must watch
I think this is my favorite animated show of the decade ! I have never really been a League of Legends player, I started playing when Jinx was released, played a few and then stopped. When I saw they did a show about LoL, I thought that I wouldn't really be into it because I wasn't in the game, but I was soo wrong.. Whether it is for the story, the animation or even the music, every single second of it is a masterpiece. I don't even have the words to describe how I feel, the strong impression it left me, I can't stop thinking about it. All the characters have a lot of subtilities and depth, you can understand they past stories and their choices, even a second plan character can make you feel interests, empathy. The universe they created is complex and you want to know more about it. I know I said it before but the animation is really flawless. I am so thankful for the huge work the Fortiche studio made, in the writing, animation, sound, everything ! (also I'm a little bit proud because it's a French studio haha, so happy that they created something like that).
I think my favorite part in this show is when Jinx is creating Hex tech in her lab while listening to her own theme music that was released at the beginning of the creation of the character in the game hahaha, with Silco's reacting as a real father, it was funny, loved it ! You can feel the evolution of your beliefs about the character, when the music was released I was like "oh my God she's so crazy and don't give a f about anything, she's so funny I love her!" and after finishing Arcane it hit me different, I though "wow... that's sad, I would like to help her".
Anyway, best show of the year year and more, even if you don't like animated stuff, video games or I don't know, WATCH ARCANE, you can't imagine what you're missing.. It's unique :sparkling_heart:
Writing at the end of season one, this show is a masterpiece. The animation is novel, crisp and downright amazing. The characters are unique, with depth and are explored and developed in a masterful way. The music is a whole thing of awesomeness on its own. Watch this, it's a must.
meh, one of the most boring shows i've seen in a long while, dropped it at episode 3. uninteresting characters but at least it had a nice artstyle
This a show that's takes 10/10 without any doubts
like what the hell Is bad at this show? Nothing at all!
everything Is really perfect, From The beginning of Storyline, soundtrack, and for sure, for sure, for fucking sure the animation! I know now why this took 6 years to be out for us, Bc This really not just a.normal show, It's takes you with an emotional and mix of feelings to degree makes you wanna jump into It
so for real, thank you for making a masterpiece like that
waiting for more seasons!
Articulate, full of depth, a visual masterpiece that heightens the experience. This story is cruel and full of regrets and despair but also shows we aren't alone in struggles. One of the best OSTs I’ve heard in a show and it’s got so much potential
Incredible show. Even if you don't know shit about League's lore or characters, this is still a masterpiece on its own.
There's a few nods to the game's characters, but it seems that this story is evolving on its own.
Incredibly hyped for Season 2, and am basically begging for the next chapter in everyone's journey.
I'm not even sure I can describe this series with words. I'll try. Groundbreaking, phenomenal, jaw-dropping, inspiring, simply a masterpiece! The world and the characters are complex, interesting and engaging. My favourite new series for sure! This is the most I've cried while watching anything and that's coming from someone who's new to this world, haven't played the game. And I haven't even talked about the action. It was SO GOOD that I was close to crying almost every time. The soundtrack, Oh my! I've been listening to the three act ending songs too many times now and I can't stop. Couldn't imagine this show being any better. MASTERPIECE
sigh this ending. Just like the last series I watch Squid Game, again this series has a dissapointing ending and I wish it would have been different Silco even as a villian should have lived and Jinx never have killed him off even if by accident. He loved her and was the perfect father for her. I hope he atleast comes back to live in season 2 to make up for it and continue treating Jinx like his little girl :D
What a legendary show! Really amazing 10/10.
I knew we'd be having an experience and it did deliver! The cinematography or the camera work looks fantastic, it looks like you are actually watching from a film. The "production design" looks gorgeous, you can see how each place has its own characteristics. The pacing was just enough for the story to tell itself.
In the span of three episodes, they deliver wonderful worldbuilding for a person who knows nothing of the lore. Characters act naturally to their personality and attitude. You'd begin loving them with their development. You also sympathize with why certain characters reacted or did in the show. You'd feel bad to them and hope they wished for the best but fate turned them for the worst. Damn it, I can't wait for next week and the next next week.
Although, as much as I loved the third episode (the ending also broke me), there were some rushed moments and it could have added a few more seconds, but holy moly the battle choreography was a spectacle to watch. Hoping to see more on the upcoming six episodes!
As French, it burns my eyes to see "Country: United States" since the french animation studio Fortiche supervised by Riot Games provided most of the animation and art of the movie. "France" should be added as country of origin.
I really do not understand the hype. The animations are really good and the story is decent, but the music is so immensely annoying and does not fit the style of the story or animations or anything. I feel like a boomer saying this but the paired music is pure Gen Z randomness.
of course, all strong characters are women and all men are weak or stupid or useless; this is a good show, but the feminist shit is starting to give headaches
NOTE FOR MYSELF SO I REMEMBER SOMEDAY, ONLY REPRESENTS MY OPINION FOR MYSELF NOT A “REAL REVIEW“, SO YOU PROBABLY WONT AGREE WITH IT
@ trakt pls make private comments/notes possible:hearts:
6.5, well I never played LoL so I don't have the connection to it, also the animation style PERSONALLY bothered me a little, felt like it should be high quality/modern animation but delivered that kinda 720p video game quality, but after a while I got used to it. First few episodes were meh, but then it got better and I was more interested in it, overall okay but for me nothing mind-blowing
also Vi´s hair in the younger version annoyed me xD First I wasn't sure if it was a scar or hair streak, turned out to be hair and it drove me insane :') like how could hair be in the exact same spot all the time?? felt weird and her hair in the older version looked so much better (I sometimes feel weird about hair, especially hair streaks, its a tic)
Arcane really shows how much untapped potential games have within the movie/show world. All of the lore, characters and places you'd love to see and rediscover through the eyes of the big screen.
Arcane is split up into phases, displaying the characters lives and surroundings at different times and its interesting to see how it all unfolds. Normally this would sound confusing but its really well put together.
The story is about the sisters Jinx and Vi that have been tossed into the centre of the ring. Its a mystery, thriller and if the characters aren't enough, the awesome graphics are.
Arcane, with its female-lead is a rare find that's been historically dominated by male protagonists. It's a refreshing step to normal gaming where a lot of focus is placed on the game play rather than the characters themselves.
Speaking of gameplay the mechanics are really good and the graphics great. It's really refreshing to play an online title that has been developed by its female developer, I personally feel that women are underrepresented in the video gaming industry and having a female lead title is a step in the right direction.
Upon completing the game you unlock additional characters to play as and I don't want that.
I rate it 9/10,
would have given it a 10/10 if there was more. Some stuff I wish was "dragged out" or explained further but other than that the show is all around amazing.
Very very good. Can not wait for more!
Much like A New Hope or Avatar: The Last Airbender, if you connect with it at the right age you’ll probably think it’s one of the best things ever made for the rest of your life. The animation, cinematography, action sequences, worldbuilding and score (aside from its hideous opening title song, as well as some other tasteless needle drops) are all truly excellent, technically it’s easily one of my favorite things to come out of pop culture in recent times. However, when it comes to story and character, it honestly doesn’t bring much to the table. It uses all the familiar tropes for this kind of story without putting much of its own spin on it, so the end result is far too predictable for its own good. If you’re already familiar with stuff like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and other YA material, you probably won’t get that much out of this. The characters (as well as their arcs) are all very typical, the story is (again) very plain, nor is there’s not a lot of interesting or challenging subtext. I can see future seasons improving on the story by adding more bells and whistles as its main target audience matures, but right now this is something I’d mostly recommend as a technical achievement.
6/10
Season 1: I honestly didn't think I could enjoy a show this much. For something this elaborate in scope, it's surprisingly so consumable.
Best animated series I have watched, ever.
[9.5] Great art style, music, pacing, and story. Opens up a whole world of potential for league of legends shows. This show just had that special something.
to describe Arcane with the word "perfection" would be an understatement, this show is on a level of it's own
I have zero connection with the game, but i really love this show so far. Cant wait for S2!
I can't say that the 2d+3d graphics are perfect so actually it's a 9.5 .
Everything else was perfect : story, character development, cinematography, you name it.
I have never been a fan of fantasy, but this show just hooked me to this genre and now I am on the lookout for similar shows. The show is visually appealing and the Background score is apt for the situation. Curiously waiting for season 2.
Visually stunning, great music, good story telling and direction. never played the game, this made me want to. Recommend
Arcane is as good if not even better than the praise it receives. The gorgeous and artistic animation in itself would elevate a flawed and boring story to an enjoyable experience. The amount of detail and love shown in each scene is simply breathtaking and makes the setting feel that much more real.
Arcane, however, is not only visually stunning but also provides an intriguing plot within an interesting setting. The plot is compelling and not once fully predictable. The world building is executed flawlessly as it doesn't rely on cheap exposition dumps but instead has faith in the viewers intelligence. As a consequence, the viewer feels a lot more intrigied and automatically pays more attention to every detail as it isn't simply handed to one on a silver platter.
Of course, well written, interesting and, sensible characters are what make a good show and this might be what Arcane excels at the most. Every character has ambitions and reasons to act the way they do. The decisions they are sensible from their standpoint even if they are generally deemed evil or wrong. The character development is gripping and never feels forced or illogical. Additionally, the set of interesting characters is voiced by a cast of very talented voice actors performing expertly written dialogues that feel natural. The combination of these factor lead to a set of insanely likeable, relatable and touching characters.
Arcane's soundtrack also needs to be commend to the fullest. The orchestral score in the background could not have been composed any better to fit the tone of each scene. In addition to the great score, the set of songs solely written for this series fit marvelously despite being rather unconventional at times.
All in all, Arcane is a near perfect masterpiece of a series with high quality in every single aspect.
10/10
Never played the game. But I finished watching the show. It was amazing. Makes me want to play the game :joy:
beautiful animation with a great story can’t say more just watch the damn thing
WOW What an amazing story ... cant wait for season 2
:heart:x8
Wow! I really love the animation. I had to go and check - it looked like this was done (or parts of it) with motion capture. It was not. Which makes the animation style even that much more impressive.
Hope there will be a season 2.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
I'm 3 episodes in and think it's one of the best series I've seen in a long time. I usually find the niche animated series to be extremely overrated, but not the case here. This one is worth checking out.
I would probably change different music. The characters and story are not much deep for me, its sufficient if you know the world of League of Legends. Animation is gorgeous.
Articulate, full of depth, a visual masterpiece that heightens the experience. This story is cruel and full of regrets and despair but also shows we aren't alone in struggles. One of the best OSTs I’ve heard in a show and it’s got so much potential. 9.5/10
Articulate, full of depth, a visual masterpiece that heightens the experience. This story is cruel and full of regrets and despair but also shows we arnt alone in struggles. One of the best OSTs I’ve heard in a show and it’s got so much potential. 9.5/10
Please watch this show, I'm fucking sobbing rn
Surprisingly good! The artistry, the storyline, the characters and development, the detail; it's all there. It's even edgy without being over the top. The series easily stands on its own merit and is easily enjoyed without knowing The League of Legends game mythology.
I went into this show assuming it was just gonna be a long string of game cinematics and music videos woven together with memes and references. Bruh, I wasn't prepared for the GoT killer.
+1 extra star for making Jayce one of my new favorite characters.
I'm not a League of Legends player. In fact, I know almost nothing about it. But this show is fantastic. To say that the opening scenes of the first episode were "gripping" is an understatement. I don't often start on the edge of my seat with a TV show-- animated or live action.
The animation is well above average for a TV series. It's atmospheric in ways that most animated series don't even try. This isn't just another Star Wars-style animated series. It feels distinctly unique.
The characters are also really interesting. Again, I know nothing about League of Legends. But based on the series description, I'm assuming at least a couple of these characters become a league champion? Ultimately, I have no idea what that really means. But I'm interested in finding out.
And that's why I think this series is really successful. I don't know anything about the source material, but after just the opening scenes of the first episode, I'm invested in finding out more.
10/10 easily. I would give it that score just for the first few minutes of the series alone.
Not much to say except that this show is just incredible. Animation, characters, the story... Amazing.
Never played league of legends, know nothing about the characters. In fact, to be honest, I was a bit prejudiced against this show. I thought "It's based on a game, It must suck". A few months after it ended I saw it has a rating of 90+% on Trakt. And however subjective ratings are, you don't get scores north of 90% if you're shit, so I decided to check it out.
Was not disappointed. This is the best work of art I've seen in the last several years. The animation is stellar. You could pause it on almost every frame and set it as your desktop wallpaper. This is not an exaggeration. Almost every frame looks like it could have been painted by an artist. The voice acting is phenomenal, the expressiveness of the characters is spot on.
In terms of story, I only saw 5 episodes so far, so take it with a grain of salt, but I think there are many storytelling tropes here that people would find familiar. However, this is by no means a bad thing. Story-telling tropes exist for a reason - they make good stories. You only need to do them right. And this show does. There were too many modern shows and movies that tried to "SuBvErT eXpEcAtIoNs" just to fall on their face.
To summarize, I'm not one to give 10/10 ratings lightly, but I think it's completely deserved.
Would be a ten but im taking away a point for Imagine Dragons.
This show's animation is really stunning and a real step forward for the medium. It isn't perfect and the character models in particular look off sometimes, but pretty much every fan of animation needs to see the new ground that animation achieves here. The show is very high quality in other ways such as the storyboarding, the character depth, and the shifting writing where it feels like anybody can be a bad guy (and some bad guys can be good guys). There are some standout scenes.
I think the show is also fairly solid queer rep. The lead protagonist is female but presents very masculine, so while they are cisgender I think any transmale or AFAB non-binary person could see themselves in the character. The main romance of the show is queer too, which is nice. But there's also a bit of queer baiting.
The reason why I give this show (just one season, as of writing) a 6/10 though is because while it is well dressed, the actual substance isn't very noteworthy or solidly built. Sometimes characters will completely change their goals between episodes. There aren't any likeable characters. You can't really root for anybody. The setting is very "been there, done that." Often there will be story beats that make you go, "Wait, what was their goal again?" or "What was the significance of that?" or "But in the last episode they said they were FOR this, now they are AGAINST it." A big chunk of the show hinges on very unbelievable character development. Most of the women are "bad bitch" archetypes and most of the men are "mad genius" archetypes (not sure if I am accurately describing that one). It all amounts to a show that is beautiful to watch and experience but has a very uninteresting narrative, perhaps even boring or worse, confusing.
I think this is a very positive example of Western animation because it really breaks out of a lot of the problems that Western animation falls into. And the aesthetic may appeal to people who like "punch first, ask questions later" characters or "Harley Quinn" characters. But overall, a lot of its strengths in some areas are brought down by some real weaknesses in other areas, and ultimately I would say the show is just okay. Check it out if you want a grungy magicpunk show with beautiful animation.
I watched the first epis, stoped in the middle of it. It was like I was seeing a Disney movie. Felt like Frozen that you have: someone fun, someone mad, the main char that misunderstand something and gets upset with someone else.
I have never played League but this show is just jaw-dropping, in every single aspect. The animation is gorgeous, the little eye movements and subtleties of their body language that give the characters so much more depth without needing to say anything is so beautifully done I might cry. Everything was so lifelike that I often thought that real people were on screen, it's crazy.
Each and every one of the characters and their backstories are incredibly captivating and I found myself getting so attached and before I knew it I was heartbroken when I finished the last episode. The story was also really well written and unpredictable.
I do not have a single bad thing to say about Arcane. Everything was so perfectly balanced that I can genuinely say that this is one of the best shows I have ever watched.
Bloody amazing.
I don't care for MOBAs so I've never played LoL, but the art style drew me in. Act one has some anime-like weirdness that made me hesitant to continue, but the writing quality went up a notch around episode 3, and I got hooked. They've done a bang on job with the animation.
Some of the characters are really compelling and carry the show, others (Jayce, Caytlin) seem shoehorned by way of fan service. The story meanders a bit in the second half of the season, and the end lacks closure. But overall, I'm enjoying it, and it's a breath of fresh air among so many disappointing new fiction shows.
They did the thing where the protagonist is at the mercy of the bad guy, but the bad guy decides to throw away the protagonist around, instead of ending them, for the plot, more than once. Animation is good. Rich vs poor theme for season 1 is meh. Hextech is cool. 8/10
I'd love to see more animated shows in this style.
A Masterpiece on Every Level.
The plot and how everything is connected and interesting, the imagery, the OST, the cinematography, the voice acting, even the subtle things like cuts syncing with sounds, micro expressions, the genius use of flashbacks for exposition especially that Ekko and Jinx scene. And it's similarity to LiS in how artistic it is that you can take a screenshot at any time and I'm so glad Jinx's craziness was believable done well.
I've never played the game, nor do I have any intention. I will, however, recommend this show to anyone. This is what you get when you let people who love something develop it.
Damn good show.
struggling to finish this one
boring , there's many other good stories they could do
AMAZING!! one of my favorites, its just so well made, the characters are inredible, just AWESOME
Arcane is incredible. I was initially skeptical of the positive reviews until I watched episode three (which I thought was an especially well-executed episode) and was immersed for the rest of the season. The storytelling is bold and creative. The characters (and their complex relationships with each other) are diverse, nuanced, and well-fleshed out. The technical aspects—animation, score, and voice-acting—are visually and auditorily impressive. I love the animation style: I'm always happy to see a mainstream Western animation successfully challenge the Disney/Pixar standard and push the medium forward.
There really is not much more to say than that this series is an utter masterpiece. I can't even fathom what further seasons will bring to the table. Saying the art and directing and audioscaping are absolutely perfect is somehow an understatement. You just have to experience it all for yourself.
The most insane masterpiece I have ever seen
Where should I start ? The voice acting is great. The art style is stunning and the animation is incredible. The fighting scenes are thrilling and the multiple plots going on at once are intriguing and keeps the viewer engaged throughout the episodes. I'm just a little disappointed about the ending, but other than that it's fantastic. I truly didn't imagine it would be so enjoyable.
Complicated and sad story wite beautiful graphics, it deserves all the praise and award. And the female characters are just...pure lesibians!i:heart_eyes:
I didn't know anything about League of Legends going into this. It doesn't matter, you don't need that to enjoy this masterpiece. Everything from visuals to atmosphere is stellar.
(through season 1) one of the best animated shows of all time, great characters and beautiful artistry. they did the source material justice
You can say what you want about the game, but knowing nothing about it, I can say this show is just an amazing show anyways. The story, characters, and animation and so great that I would recommend this to anyone even if you don't know anything about the game.
Jinx really is quite perfect!
I never played LoL games, I'm a little familiar with the characters coz the cosplay accounts I follow on various social media. I decided to give it a shot after hearing that overall it's a great piece of animation.
Well, the rumors are true. That is really beautiful series to watch. The art, animation, music, voiceovers, that's just well above good. I'd love to know a little more about the lore to maybe fully understand the niuances, but it was enjoyable and I didn't feel that I'm missing something.
There were only one thing that got me a little annoyed when the Jayce came all blazing with his new hammer, there were no backstory about any combat training, so it was a little off when he started to smash all the thugs
So generally, if you are into nice art - I recommend.
The story, the characters and the art style are all incredible. genuinely one of my favourite shows to watch and they don't shy away from the deeper subjects. Would definitely recommend watching it!
played LoL back when scripting was a thing... anyway TLDR the game is pure dogshit, but this show somehow goes above and beyond with awesomeness! in gaming I always preferred DOTA and coincidentally they also have a show but its nowhere near Arcane's level which is a shame since DOTA also has very rich lore that could've been incredibly famous if it received as much love as Arcane did...
best animated series in last couple of years, i'm enjoying my watch
This has no business being this good. God damn!
insane visuals (sadly not 4K tho) no idea how much all that must have cost. the fights especially are phenomenal. most characters were very likeable in their own way.
for me personally it was too sad, too much tragedy.
its still a 10/10!
doesnt matter if you dont play League of Legends. Everyone can watch this and understand everything. But for League veterans there are so many easter eggs to find :)
Made by gamers (RIOT) for gamers, but, also, is a stand alone piece of art for people, like me, unfamiliar with the game, LEAGUE OF LEGENDS. The series is visually stunning in 3D and 2D animation with beautiful attention to detail. There is incredible world building, an engaging story line, music that serves as narration and a stellar voice cast. I give this series a 9 (superb) out of 10. [Steampunk Fantasy Adventure]
So incredibly hyped for this... the trailer looks insane. I hope it lives up to the expectations they've created!
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The story is captivating and doesn't shy away from violence and more adult themes.
The animation is gorgeous.
The character development is on point. The characters are deep, relatable and they each have their struggles and growth.
Don't worry if you know nothing about League of Legends. Solid character development and world-building make Arcane an enjoyable watch regardless of having no background knowledge of the universe.
This show is a masterpiece.