Arcane recently wrapped up with Season 2 and it has proven one of the best Netflix shows period.
The series by animation studio, Fortiche, is a true one-of-a-kind experience. Arcane takes audacious steps, not only, in its animation but in its story. Netflix has discovered that the success of animated projects is not one to be overlooked. The streaming giant has invested immensely to the animated medium and has reaped the benefits of that decision with shows like, Arcane.
The first thing that stands is certainly the cinematic nature of this show. Arcane is stunning. An incredibly detailed, colorful, and truly original animated series that looks unlike anything that’s come before. The animation style is fresh, bold, and inventive. The animators at Fortiche take pride in just crafting a straight forward animation style but an expressive, evolving style that adds a different element every episode. From sequences in completely different styles to the fusion of several of all at once, there is never a moment when you aren’t experiencing a visual wonder. Separate from that, the editing, pacing, and energy from Arcane all feel creative and unique. It’s a cinematic story in every aspect the art form offers.
The detail is not just found in the animation but in the story itself. Arcane creates a living, tactile world that feels like an actual place. This creates the perfect playground for an intriguing story. The framing of Piltover and Zaun, from the look, to the politics, to the people living there, all feel natural. There are so many tiny details that make the world all the more engaging.
At the core of Arcane is the characters and their motivations. Arcane explores deep, layered, characters that are compelling. Their heart is felt in every arc and offer a seamless conduit to the audience. The emotion and spirit behind each one of them is so dense that one can’t help but become attached. They truly are the driving force behind the entire series.
Arcane is remarkable. This animated show has captured the heart of so many across the world and for good reason. There are relevant topics on class and humanity, memorable characters, and world that feels alive and real. The range the series is able to hit is amazing. There are so many great live-action projects over the years that were a marvel to behold but Arcane is right up there with all of them. It is an all encompassing cinematic experience.
