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Creator
Christian Linke and Alex Yee
Showrunner
Christian Linke and Alex Yee
Network
Netflix
Seasons
2
Episodes
18
Runtime
39-44 minutes
Genre
Animation Action Adventure
Filming Locations
Fortiche Studios, Paris, France

In the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun, two sisters find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict between magic and technology.

ARTICLE / RedShark News / 2021.11
Why Netflixs Arcane looks so good: How Fortiche ramped up the animation pipeline
ARTICLE / Yelzkizi / 2021.12
What 3D Software Did Arcane Use? Full Breakdown
ARTICLE / Autodesk Media & Entertainment Blog / 2025.03
Crafting Crowds: Fortiche, Golaem, and the Magic of Arcane Season 2
ARTICLE / SyncSketch Blog / 2022.01
The Making of Arcane. An Interview With Alexis Wanneroy
ARTICLE / Animation Xpress / 2021.12
Talent, experimentation, originality: How Fortiche revolutionised animated storytelling
ARTICLE / VFX Voice / 2024.11
Riot Games and Fortiche Get Revolutionary With Arcane Season 2
ARTICLE / 80 Level / 2022.02
How Traditional Art & 3D Combine for Backgrounds in Arcane
ARTICLE / Alibaba / 2022.03
Why Is Arcane Animation So Good Breakdown Of The Fortiche Art Style
ARTICLE / Dark Skies / 2021.12
Arcane: Deconstructing the Groundbreaking Animation Style
ARTICLE / Dark Skies / 2022.01
Is Arcane 3D Animation? A Deep Dive into Its Unique Style and Technique

Season 1

9 episodes / DP: Not Applicable (Animation) / PD: Derrick Valerie (Lead Designer)
EP 1 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 41 minutes / 2021.11.06
Welcome to the Playground

Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.

EP 2 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 42 minutes / 2021.11.06
Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved

The aftermath of the heist sets both sisters on paths toward different futures.

EP 3 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 39 minutes / 2021.11.13
The Base Violence Necessary for Change

Years pass and Powder has become Jinx, while Vi remains imprisoned.

EP 4 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 40 minutes / 2021.11.13
Happy Progress Day!

With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move.

EP 5 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 41 minutes / 2021.11.13
Everybody Wants to be My Enemy

Jinx puts her skills to use while unexpected events unfold in Piltover.

EP 6 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 43 minutes / 2021.11.20
When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

Major alliances are tested as conflict between the two cities escalates.

EP 7 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 42 minutes / 2021.11.20
The Boy Savior

Jayce makes a bold move while the sisters' reunion becomes inevitable.

EP 8 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 44 minutes / 2021.11.20
Oil and Water

The season builds toward a climax as Vi and Jinx's paths converge.

EP 9 / Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord / 44 minutes / 2021.11.20
The Monster You Created

The season concludes with a shocking finale that changes everything.

Season 2

9 episodes / DP: Not Applicable (Animation) / PD: Derrick Valerie (Lead Designer)
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