Unveiling Arcane: A Conversation with Pascal Charrue and Alexis Wanneroy [Video]

When Netflix’s Arcane debuted in 2021, it captivated audiences with its stunning visuals and emotionally gripping storytelling. The animated series, inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends, quickly became a cultural phenomenon on its way to numerous awards, including a whopping four Primetime Emmy Awards and nine Annie Awards, among others. The second and final season, which launched this past November 9 and has racked up seven new Annie Award nominations, continued to push animation design and narrative boundaries, leading up to an utterly satisfying finale.

Season 2 of Arcane follows Caitlyn Kiramman seeking revenge on Jinx for her mother’s death, with Vi reluctantly aiding her as a Piltover Enforcer. Jinx, outraged by Vi’s alliance, sets off explosive events involving family reunions, Caitlyn partnering with the ruthless Ambessa Medarda, and Jayce grappling with Viktor’s dangerous Arcane-derived power, which threatens their world.

Two artists behind the series’ tremendous success are …