Arcane

2021 • TMDB 8.7 • 2 seasons • 18 episodes • Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Netflix

Where to Watch

In the US, Arcane streams on Netflix, with both seasons available, and on Netflix Standard with Ads. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, the Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home, each with 2 seasons. Availability checked against US listings on October 29, 2026.

Overview

Arcane opens in the divided world of Piltover and Zaun, where gleaming towers of invention look down on shadowed streets ruled by crime and desperation. At its heart are two sisters, Vi and Jinx, whose bond is shattered by violence, ambition and a dangerous new substance that promises power at a terrible price. As inventors Jayce and Viktor push the boundaries of magic and technology, politicians, enforcers and underworld bosses all fight to control the future of both cities. What sets Arcane apart is how personal its epic conflict feels: every battle, betrayal and invention grows out of characters who love, resent and desperately need one another. Fortiche’s painterly animation gives the show a visual richness rarely seen on television, while its score and voice performances deepen the emotional stakes. Across two tightly plotted seasons, the series builds from street-level tragedy to city-shaking war without ever losing sight of the sisters at its center, making it one of the most complete animated dramas of recent years.

Creator and Main Cast

Arcane was created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee. The main voice cast includes:

• Hailee Steinfeld as Vi (voice) (18 episodes)
• Ella Purnell as Jinx (voice) (18 episodes)
• Kevin Alejandro as Jayce (voice) (17 episodes)
• Toks Olagundoye as Mel Medarda (voice) (14 episodes)
• Harry Lloyd as Viktor (voice) (14 episodes)
• Katie Leung as Caitlyn (voice) (14 episodes)
• Jason Spisak as Silco (voice) (13 episodes)
• JB Blanc as Vander / Warwick (voice) (13 episodes)
• Brett Tucker as Singed (voice) (12 episodes)

Seasons Snapshot

• Season 1 (2021) — 9 episodes, premiered November 6, 2021. Two sisters, two cities, and one discovery that will change the world forever.
• Season 2 (2024) — 9 episodes, premiered November 9, 2024. Alliances are forged and allegiances smashed as the battle between Piltover and Zaun inspires both glory and heartbreak.

TMDB also lists a 25-episode Specials collection; it is not counted in the 18-episode total above.

Why Watch Arcane?

• Vi and Jinx’s fractured sisterhood gives the fantasy epic a deeply emotional core.
• Fortiche’s painterly, cinematic animation is among the most striking ever made for television.
• The clash between Piltover and Zaun explores class, power and progress without easy villains.
• Two tight seasons tell a complete story — no filler, no loose ends left dangling.
• It works beautifully for newcomers to League of Legends, with no prior knowledge needed.

Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube.