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Arcane (2021)

Set in utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, the story follows the origins of two iconic League champions-and the power that will tear them apart.

 Arcane
Arcane
Animation
Action
Adventure

Release Date
November 6, 2021
Cast
Hailee Steinfeld , Kevin Alejandro , Ella Purnell , JB Blanc
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
1
Studio
Netflix, Riot Games, Fortiche Production

Summary

The delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun. Tensions between these city-states boil over with the creation of hextech a way for any person to control magical energy in Piltover, and in Zaun, a new drug called shimmer transforms humans into monsters. The rivalry between the cities splits families and friends as Arcane brings life to the relationships that shape some of League of Legends' famous champions including Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce and Viktor.

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