Arcane - Specials
1 - Making Mel
Air Date: October 8, 2024
A multi-disciplinary look at creating a brand new character in the League of Legends universe.
2 - "Happy Progress Day!" Scene Breakdown
Air Date: October 8, 2024
Breaking down Episode 4 through the lens of concept design and artistic direction with Arnaud Baudry and Julien Georgel.
3 - "When These Walls Come Tumbling Down" Scene Breakdown
Air Date: October 8, 2024
Animation Director Bart Maunoury breaks down the animation of Episode 6.
4 - Ekko vs Jinx: Scene Breakdown
Air Date: October 8, 2024
An in depth breakdown of the fight between Ekko and Jinx through a lens of animation, writing, and voice acting.
5 - "The Monster You Created" Scene Breakdown
Air Date: October 8, 2024
Directors Arnaud Delord and Pascal Charrue close out Season 1 by dissecting the Dinner Party scene.
6 - Arcane Afterglow: Act I
Air Date: November 12, 2024
Ella Purnell (Jinx) and Hailee Steinfeld (Vi) chat with Arcane writer Christian Linke about Jinx's inner monster, Vi and Caitlyn's kiss, Jinx and Sevika's relationship, Jayce and Viktor's rift, the reveal about Ambessa, and unanswered questions from Season 2 Act I.
7 - Arcane Afterglow: Act 2
Air Date: November 19, 2024
Ella Purnell (Jinx), Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Reed Shannon (Ekko), and Christian Linke are back in a Q&A with the creatives behind season 2. Listen in about their character arcs, the animation process, and the deeper meanings in the newest chapter of Jinx & Vi's story in the League of Legends universe.
8 - Arcane Afterglow: Act 3
Air Date: November 27, 2024
Pour one out with Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Reed Shannon, and co-creators Christian Linke & Alex Yee as they discuss season 2 spoilers, shocking character fates, and what they envision for the future of the Arcane universe.
9 - Bridging the Rift: I Only Dream in Risky
Air Date: October 8, 2024
Every great idea sounds a little bit crazy at first. This is how it all began for Arcane.
10 - Bridging the Rift: Persistence (Or When Your Best Still Sucks)
Air Date: October 8, 2024
The course of art never did run smooth. Meet some of the folks who helped pull Arcane through its darkest days.
11 - Bridging the Rift: Killstreaks Meet Keyframes
Air Date: October 8, 2024
From paper to post-production, see how Fortiche captured the heart and soul of Arcane on screen.
12 - Bridging the Rift: Musical Misfits
Air Date: October 8, 2024
Renowned musical talent from across the industry assemble to fill the world of Arcane with sound.
13 - Bridging the Rift: We Gave It Our Best Shot
Air Date: October 8, 2024
6 years later, every frame, note, and hope is polished and ready for the release of Arcane Season 1.
14 - Inside the Writer's Room: Reshuffling the Cards
Air Date: October 28, 2025
A reflection on Act 1 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.
15 - The Voices In My Head: Crafting the Performances
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Voice Director Amanda Wyatt joins cast members Ella Purnell, Hailee Steinfeld, Katy Townsend, Kevin Alejandro, Mick Wingert, Reed Shannon, and Stewart Scudamore to discuss their process with character building in voice acting.
16 - Artist Breakdown: Act 1
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Aurélien Ressencourt (2D FX Lead), Guillaume Degroote (2D FX Supervisor), Yann Leroy (Compositing Supervisor), Boris Cailly (Layout Artist), and Pauline Motard (Layout Supervisor)
17 - Art Gallery
Air Date: October 28, 2025
A collection of concept art for characters, props, and backgrounds that give an inside look into the creation of Arcane: League of Legends – Season 2.
18 - Inside the Writer's Room: Beauty and Tragedy
Air Date: October 28, 2025
A reflection on Act 2 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.
19 - A Sonic Ballet
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Alex Seaver (Executive Music Producer and Co-Composer), Alexander Temple (Co-Composer), and Sound Supervisors Brad Beaumont and Eliot Connors discuss the harmony between the composition of Arcane Season 2’s score and sound design.
20 - Artist Breakdown: Act 2
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Bart Maunoury (Co-Director), Pascal Charrue (Co-Director), and Arnaud Delord (Co-Director)
21 - Music Videos
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Full music videos for “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” “Blood, Sweat & Tears,” and “Paint the Town Blue.”
22 - Inside the Writer's Room: What Could've Been
Air Date: October 28, 2025
A reflection on Act 3 with Arcane Showrunner and Co-Creator Christian Linke, Writer Amanda Overton, and Directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury.
23 - Artist Breakdown: Act 3
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Zhephing Xu (Storyboarder), Adam Bachiri (3D FX Supervisor), and Simon Magnan (3D Environment Artist)
24 - Going Another Way
Air Date: October 28, 2025
Creatives at Riot and Fortiche provide an expansive look at the creation of a unique episode: “Pretend Like It’s the First Time.”
25 - Storyboards & Animatics
Air Date: October 28, 2025
A collection of storyboards and animatics showing the early stages of some memorable moments from Season 2.