The collaboration of Riot Games and Netflix resulted in Arcane, the animated series with the record for the most expensive production of all time.
Here are five interesting facts you need to know about the Arcane series Project, referring to the Gamer report, Thursday (07/11/2024).
1. Production Cost
Arcane was produced at a total cost of over US $ 250 million (Rp3.75 trillion) for 18 episodes,making it the most expensive animated series.
The first season spent about 80 million US dollars (Rp1.2 trillion), plus 60 million US dollars (Rp900 billion) for promotions.
The second season, which became the last season, was reported to cost around 100 million US dollars (Rp1.5 trillion).
2. The second season is Ending
Initially, Arcane was planned to have five seasons, but after evaluation, only two of them were produced. The second season will be the end of the series.
With a bigger budget for the second season, many fans are hoping for a satisfying end to the Arcane journey.
3. Riot Games ' Ambitions
Marc Merrill, founder of Riot Games, said that their company has big ambitions to take part in the entertainment world.
Riot doesn't follow the traditional studio model of being tied to tight deadlines.
"We realized that to make something of quality, it takes a lot of time," Merrill said.
4. First Season Success
The first season of the series Arcane was a huge success, earning four Primetime Emmy Awards, including for Best Animated Program.
In addition, Arcane has also played a role in increasing the popularity of League of Legends games as an entertainment franchise that goes beyond the game itself.
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5. Detailed animation quality
One of the most highlighted aspects of the Arcane series is the quality of the animation.
Riot Games teamed up with Fortiche Production to create highly detailed and realistic visuals.
This animation style creates a different viewing experience and brings the world of Piltover and Zaun to life.