The Magic of Arcane (Arcane) - Philip Klote

 About a month ago, Riot Games released a show on Netflix called Arcane. This show takes place within the fictional world of Runeterra and is the setting for the famous video game League of Legends. Arcane took many year in the making, an with COVID delays, it finally released to international praise. Being ranked #1 in 38 countries, Arcane sets a precedent for animated films moving forward. I think the great success of this show comes from not only the beautiful animation technique and style but from the story it tells. The stories within Runeterra have been written for many years online to give background information to the video game, and many players never cared to read them. I have been enthralled by the lore of the world for many years, and to see one of these stories brought to life made me awe struck. The beauty of the show is not one that is found from the unknown and the unsure, but I find beauty in something familiar. I knew the story, but I did not predict how wonderful it would be presented. The beauty is found in the world I know and love, and it is this beauty that has encapsulated the global audience.

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