Specials

A multi-disciplinary look at creating a brand new character in the League of Legends universe.

Breaking down Episode 4 through the lens of concept design and artistic direction with Arnaud Baudry and Julien Georgel.

Animation Director Bart Maunoury breaks down the animation of Episode 6.

An in depth breakdown of the fight between Ekko and Jinx through a lens of animation, writing, and voice acting.

Directors Arnaud Delord and Pascal Charrue close out Season 1 by dissecting the Dinner Party scene.

Ella Purnell (Jinx) and Hailee Steinfeld (Vi) chat with Arcane writer Christian Linke about Jinx's inner monster, Vi and Caitlyn's kiss, Jinx and Sevika's relationship, Jayce and Viktor's rift, the reveal about Ambessa, and unanswered questions from Season 2 Act I.

Ella Purnell (Jinx), Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Reed Shannon (Ekko), and Christian Linke are back in a Q&A with the creatives behind season 2. Listen in about their character arcs, the animation process, and the deeper meanings in the newest chapter of Jinx & Vi's story in the League of Legends universe.

Pour one out with Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Reed Shannon, and co-creators Christian Linke & Alex Yee as they discuss season 2 spoilers, shocking character fates, and what they envision for the future of the Arcane universe.

Every great idea sounds a little bit crazy at first. This is how it all began for Arcane.

The course of art never did run smooth. Meet some of the folks who helped pull Arcane through its darkest days.

From paper to post-production, see how Fortiche captured the heart and soul of Arcane on screen.

Renowned musical talent from across the industry assemble to fill the world of Arcane with sound.

6 years later, every frame, note, and hope is polished and ready for the release of Arcane Season 1.

A reflection on Act 1 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.

Voice Director Amanda Wyatt joins cast members Ella Purnell, Hailee Steinfeld, Katy Townsend, Kevin Alejandro, Mick Wingert, Reed Shannon, and Stewart Scudamore to discuss their process with character building in voice acting.

Aurélien Ressencourt (2D FX Lead), Guillaume Degroote (2D FX Supervisor), Yann Leroy (Compositing Supervisor), Boris Cailly (Layout Artist), and Pauline Motard (Layout Supervisor)

A collection of concept art for characters, props, and backgrounds that give an inside look into the creation of Arcane: League of Legends – Season 2.

A reflection on Act 2 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.

Alex Seaver (Executive Music Producer and Co-Composer), Alexander Temple (Co-Composer), and Sound Supervisors Brad Beaumont and Eliot Connors discuss the harmony between the composition of Arcane Season 2’s score and sound design.

Bart Maunoury (Co-Director), Pascal Charrue (Co-Director), and Arnaud Delord (Co-Director)

Full music videos for “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” “Blood, Sweat & Tears,” and “Paint the Town Blue.”

A reflection on Act 3 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.

Zhephing Xu (Storyboarder), Adam Bachiri (3D FX Supervisor), and Simon Magnan (3D Environment Artist)

Creatives at Riot and Fortiche provide an expansive look at the creation of a unique episode: “Pretend Like It’s the First Time.”

A collection of storyboards and animatics showing the early stages of some memorable moments from Season 2.