The first season of Arcane has a lengthy production time; it was in development for six years. This showcases dedication and attention to detail behind groundbreaking storytelling and visuals, and it really paid off. | © Netflix
Arcane's teaser intrigued fans by featuring a mysterious character who never made it into the final series, leaving viewers speculating about his story and connection to the plot. We'll probably never know... | © Netflix
Arcane is a series full of Easter eggs, from nods to iconic League of Legends champions to subtle references like Teemo's dartboard and the Hextech blueprints, rewarding attentive fans. | © Netflix
Mira Furlan, renowned for performances in Babylon 5 and Lost, gave her voice to Babette in Arcane. This role was her final contribution to the acting world, as she passed away in January 2021. | © Netflix
The 2013 music video Get Jinxed by Fortiche Productions has inspired Riot Games to collaborate with the studio on Arcane's creation. | © Netflix
Jinx is often featured with mirrors – shattering them or having a different reflection than she's supposed to have. This is used to portray her ongoing struggles with identity as both Powder and Jinx. | © Netflix
The Chinese version of Arcane has the localized the opening theme Lonely Warrior by Eason Chan, alongside edits to specific LGBTQ+ scenes. These are the traditional regional content restrictions; they simply cut out characters in certain scenes to not show couples LGBTQ+ couples being touchy with each other. | © Netflix
Initially planned to release in 2020, Arcane's first episode was pushed to 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world, and production, to hit pause. | © Netflix
To promote Arcane on its release, Riot Games has launched a massive cross-title promotional campaign, featuring themed events in League of Legends, Valorant, and more, linking their gaming universe with the series. | © Netflix
A critic favorite, Arcane boasts a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, which makes it a standout masterpiece in the records of television. | © Netflix
The Arcane series became the number one show on Netflix in 85 countries, proving the universal appeal across the globe. Rightfully so! Previously, One Piece held the record of being the most popular show in most countries with 84, beating even Stranger Things and Wednesday. | © Netflix
The unique, mesmerizing visual style of the Arcane series is crafted by the creative animated studio Fortiche Production which combines 2D and 3D animation. | © Netflix
With a staggering budget of over $250 million, Arcane is one of the most expensive animated series ever produced, setting a new bar for visual storytelling. | © Netflix
The flames of romance between Vi and Caitlyn burned even brighter in the original cut, as they shared longer, more explicit scenes. However, the scenes were trimmed down to avoid mature ratings and keep the series accessible to a wider audience. | © Netflix
Even though fans dream of a longer journey through Piltover, Arcane has concluded in the second season. Only whispers about prequel keep fans' hopes alive for more stories from the vibrant world.
Did you catch a detail in the show we didn't or know another interesting fact about this gem of a show? Let us know in the comments! | © Netflix
Arcane, the smash-hit Netflix series inspired by League of Legends, is more than just stunning animation and gripping storytelling. In this article, discover the most entertaining facts about Arcane you didn't know.
