Arcane
Overview
Arcane is a 2021 adult animated steampunk action-adventure television series created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee for Netflix, based on the League of Legends video game franchise. The series is set in the utopian city of Piltover and its oppressed underground of Zaun, two cities that are in conflict. The series follows the origins of several iconic League of Legends champions, including Vi (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), a hot-headed, street-smart fighter; Jinx (voiced by Ella Purnell), a mentally unstable, chaotic inventor; Jayce (voiced by Kevin Alejandro), a brilliant inventor; Viktor (voiced by Harry Lloyd), a scientist; and Caitlyn (voiced by Katie Leung), a sheriff. The series is a stunning achievement in animation, with a unique, painterly style that blends 2D and 3D techniques. The series explores themes of class conflict, family, trauma, and the consequences of ambition. The series is a critical and commercial success, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program. It also won the Annie Award for Best General Audience Animated Television Production. A second season is in production.
