Arcane, the critically acclaimed animated series from Netflix and Riot Games, has just dropped the official trailer for its second and final chapter, along with stunning new images. Fans of the League of Legends-based series are eagerly awaiting the return of this Emmy Award-winning phenomenon, which comes back to Netflix this November.
An Explosive Trailer Featuring Ashnikko’s “Paint The Town Blue”
The action-packed trailer sets the tone for an epic conclusion and is driven by the high-energy sounds of Ashnikko’s “Paint The Town Blue,” the first single from Arcane‘s season two original soundtrack. Released by Riot Games and Virgin Music Group, this collaboration adds a fresh edge to the much-anticipated finale. Fans can listen to the single now here.
From the masterminds at Riot Games, Arcane is one of Netflix’s most successful animated series, captivating audiences around the world with its intricate storytelling and breathtaking animation. Created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, Arcane is based on the beloved League of Legends game and features stunning visuals from Fortiche Animation. The series boasts an all-star voice cast, including Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Annie Award winner Ella Purnell as Jinx, and Katie Leung as Caitlyn.
A Grand Return for Arcane in November
Season one of Arcane was a trailblazer, securing Netflix’s position as a leader in adapting games into stunning animated series. Praised as one of the best TV shows of 2021, the series swept the 2022 awards circuit, including winning four Primetime Emmy Awards, making it the first streaming series to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
The show also dominated the 2022 Annie Awards with nine wins, including Best TV/Media, Best Writing, and Best Voice Acting for Ella Purnell. The gaming community also recognized Arcane by awarding it Best Adaptation at The Game Awards (2022), and the series’ soundtrack was nominated for a Billboard Music Award.
Don’t Miss The Next Big Announcement at Geeked Week Live
As the countdown to the final season continues, fans should mark their calendars for Thursday, September 19, when more news will drop during Netflix’s Geeked Week Live Fan Event. This will be a moment you won’t want to miss as more exciting reveals are expected.
As Arcane season two approaches, fans are in for another unforgettable journey that will cement the series’ place in pop culture history.
About Arcane
Release Date: Season 2 November 2024 (THAT POSTER IS FOR SEASON ONE, DONT BE DUMB)
Created by: Christian Linke, Alex Yee
Studio: Riot Games
Animation: Fortiche Productions
Executive Producers: Christian Linke, Marc Merrill, Brandon Beck
Cast: Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Ella Purnell (Jinx), Katie Leung (Caitlyn Kiramman) will reprise their voice roles
Synopsis
Arcane dives into the delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun. Tensions between these city-states boil over with the creation of hextech — a way for any person to control magical energy – in Piltover; and in Zaun, a new drug called shimmer transforms humans into monsters.
The rivalry between the cities splits families and friends as Arcane brings life to the relationships that shape some of League of Legends’ famous champions including Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce and Viktor. Based on the world behind the game League of Legends, the animated event series features a complex world filled with moral decisions, breathtaking animation and suspenseful storytelling.
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