Arcane's Departure Marked by A touching, Romantic Music Video from Riot
In a thrilling twist for fans of the critically acclaimed animated series, Arcane, the makers have dropped a bombshell in the form of a stylish music video featuring fan-favorite characters, Jinx and Ekko. After months of demands for more screen time from fans, Riot Games and animation studio Fortiche delivered in the most epic way possible - a electrifying dance spectacle set to the tune of "Ma Meilleure Ennemie," the anthemic track from the show's season finale.
The official Arcane X/Twitter account posted a tantalizing teaser of the duo with the caption, "One final dance," sending fans spiraling with excitement. The post garnered over 124,000 likes and over five million views, igniting demand for the music video.
The song, performed by Stromae and Pomme, gained notoriety for its inclusion in the season's best episode. The emotional ballad paints the tumultuous romance between the childhood friends who become a couple in the show's alternate timeline and estranged adversaries in the primary timeline. Translated to English as "My Best Enemy," the song's lyrics beautifully encapsulate their tumultuous relationship.
The music video expands upon the intense climax of the two characters, now estranged, reconciling in the show's main timeline. We get a poignant VHS-style montage of Ekko and Jinx dancing to the song, exchanging heartfelt glances, before ending with a warm embrace.
The song resonated with fans of the so-called "Timebomb" shippers, due to the show's depiction of the pair saving the day in the series finale. They were also elated by apparent signs in the series that something intimate transpired off-screen, fueled by the release of the Arcane artbook, which depicted Jinx annotating and doodling around Ekko.
Stromae and Pomme expressed enthusiasm for the track's success, with Stromae expressing the visuals fit seamlessly with the series' vision, and Pomme admiring the episode's romanticism and sweetness. "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" marked Riot Games' biggest streaming debut, peaking at over 10 million daily streams on Spotify and reaching number three on the platform's global chart. The track also made Stromae and Pomme's Billboard Top 100 debut.
While Riot Games is no stranger to creating music videos that tie into League of Legends, this marks another stepping stone in its endeavors to explore the expansive world of Runeterra. With multiple spin-offs in the works, focusing on various regions such as Demacia, Ionia, and Noxus, fans can look forward to more exhilarating adventures in the world of Arcane[1][2]. Keep an eye out for Riot Games' upcoming spin-off series, and perhaps a little something extra for those clamoring for more Jinx and Ekko[3]. You can stream both seasons of Arcane on Netflix.
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- In a surprising move, Riot Games and animation studio Fortiche are delving into the music world, creating a music video for the popular animated series Arcane, featuring characters Jinx and Ekko.
- The Arcane music video, set to the tune of "Ma Meilleure Ennemie," has sparked enthusiasm among fans, garnering over 124,000 likes and over five million views on Twitter.
- Billboard Chart-topping artists Stromae and Pomme, who performed the emotionally charged anthem, have received kudos for their contribution to the Arcane universe, with the track making its Billboard Top 100 debut.
- The success of the Arcane music video signals Riot Games' expansion into new ventures, potentially including more explorations of the Runeterra universe, asseen in their upcoming spin-off series, and possibly more content featuring fan-favorites Jinx and Ekko.
