Why You NEED To Watch ARCANE
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Hi everyone! Hope you liked my cosplay on the hello fresh ad (btw we do highly recommend the service, BP seal of approval for sure check the description ) a lot of people have been asking about the music I used in the video, most of it is from Paradise Killer. There’s also a little from Katana Zero. The ad has the casino theme from DOA Xtreme volleyball, outro is “try to have some fun for me” from yakuza. There may be a random song from king of fighters 98 in there somewhere as well. Enjoy the music and thank you for watching!
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Kuma kuma
Since you might cover video games in the future, I'd like to see a video on your take of the Yakuza franchise. I feel like there is plenty to talk about the series and story of how it the game was made.
Man... you make such great videos. 99% of them at least. And yet you almost always find a way to throw a drop of poison in. That antivax comment was absolutely r-rded.
Yes, but thats not normal?
btw did u know that bugget for this show was only like 70milion compared to most filem from Hollywood it's insanely cheap
Arcane has set the standard for video game adaptations. There are no excuses anymore. These companies have to actually try now because if Arcane can do it, so can they.
Agreed. Arcane became gold standard for videogame adaptations
Yes and no. Fortiche is backed by Riot, who is owned by Tencent. Basically a trillion dollar company. As much as I'd love to see more things like Arcane, it is absolutely a anomaly until these things are GUARANTEED to sell. Hell even Arcane wasnt as popular as it should have been in the states.
@@lockekappa500 It doesn't need to have the same animation quality (that requires budget) it needs to have competent animation and a good story.
@@brandonontama2415
Like Castlvania?
@@tonydanatop4912 Yes
By the way, this took 6 years to make. So if anyone else manages this level of animation within the next couple I will be surprised. Riot basically built Fortiche from 20 employees to 200 to be able to make Arcane and keep it as in house as possible.
Damn, that some dedication. I wonder how long we have to wait for a new season
@@panamaboyy1 current best hope is 2023 but that's like a solid percentage heresay sooo :p
@@panamaboyy1 CEO of RIOT said, "the good news is, you won't need to wait 6 years for the next season. The bad news is it won't be coming out 2022." So take that as you will i guess.
They have made the environment for the 3D models already, but the 2D animation still needs to be drawn. A script needs to be written too i guess, but considering it was RIOT them selves who wrote the show, being game writers, they have already story boarded and written out 5 seasons worth of development. My money is on mid 2023.
thats why I don't have the higest hopes for the second season. I just don't see us getting the same level of polish and the same balance of small things for players paired with easily accessable content for non-players. Im gonna keep expectations low again and hopefully be surprised. Also I give the show and 8 maybe a 9 if Im feeling generous.
@@BigFattyWaffles the reason why it took sooo long wasnt cause they were making it non stop tho
I think Arcane traded complexity of plot for complexity of character. By having a reasonably simple story when viewed from the big picture, it was able to devote screen time to what it really seems to want to do; Invest you into the perspectives of all its characters so you really understand who they are, why they do what they do, why they are the way they are and why they couldn't make any other decisions than the ones they make even when other choices were available. Everything seems to be aimed at this goal. The richly, meticulously detailed art of the world lets it passively provide information on the two sides of this city without exposition, which in turn informs the characters who live in them. The incredibly animated facial animations and body language of the character models give you insight into what these characters are thinking, what they are feeling, what their personalities are which frees up the dialogue to provide other information through character interaction that further flesh out these people. Which this is all compounded by the music and sound design and the excellent voice acting. It's a truly layered approach to story telling that is incredibly efficient and the result is just wonderful to watch. And as beautiful as the art is, its not just here for eye candy. It's all purposeful in service of these characters, that's really the heart of this show.
yeah thats why i didnt like AOT that much, its too focused on the plot but I myself didnt care for the characters. But for Arcane I love it because its focus mainly on the characters and their development and how their decisions affect the story
@@kfcmanager759 From my knowledge of League Lore... they're basically doing the smartest thing possible. Start from the smallest plots with the lowest complexity and show the People behind them... then layer on the plot as you go. Every layer adding something new to the overall.
Because League has very complex plots and history in the lore... but this is absolutely the best way to craft an extensive world story. Tell it a piece at a time without rushing to the end. Flesh out each slice until it feels full then go to the next.
After all, we started with Kids robbing a joint, leveled up into politics, arms races, and revolutions... while getting glimpses of the outside world of conquest and murder, nations being oppressed, genocide and resistance. (Noxus is practically Game of Thrones level complex).
And slowly we'll expand into the machinations of gods and forces beyond them...
Because Runeterra is a big beautiful world... with alot of very intricate, personal stories to tell. And they're doing it right... by telling one intricate Personal story at a time and layering it against another, and another until all of the simple things build up to something more, without sacrificing the beauty of it in the process.
Amen. It’s nice to see a plot advanced by character decisions instead of characters making decisions to advance the plot.
Characters are why we get invested in stories. You can have a good plot with ok characters, but you can’t have a great story without great characters.
@@SethHMG So much this! Which is why I stuck with LOST and didn't mind the finale...
@@HimitsuHunter That's how the world of Runeterra was originally built in the first place - one champion release at a time. Riot is in the business of selling characters (and skins for them :D), so it makes perfect sense. And yeah, it worked so well in Arcane. I don't want them to stop.
Multiple french studios have been doing 3D extremely well for many years now! They don't come cheap though, which typically keep studios from using them.
The bridge scene with Jinx and Echo was EPIC!
This is one of the few shows that's consistently so good it makes me want to show it to my parents
Arcane is an amazing show. I love how it makes you relate to the tragedies of the characters, especially Jinx and Vi. That said, Viktor is my favorite character for the slow build-up of his character arc. Can't wait to watch Season 2 in a few years.
Ah it feels nice listening to you again, finally a video of something i have already watched, great talk as always, time went by and i was so mesmerized, it really was a great video with insight and it made me reflect a bit and yeah arcane really do hit different.
Also, the commitment to the hello fresh bit was great
I forgot what interview I saw but one of the character designers responsible for Ekko said he was inspired by Static from DC’s Static Shock. You can see he’s got all sort of amalgamations of other stuff but the core design is Static.
This definitely got me stoked for the show! Thanks guys!
The first thing in a LONG time that made the hair on my arms stand on end.... f'ing brilliant.
One thing: you don't understand the review, until you watch all 9 episodes.
I'm saying this watching this before I watched the series, and after. The hype on this one is real.
I had the same experience when beginning to watch arcane except I didn't watch it so this has convinced me to give it a shot.
Another fantastic video. Added to my watch list. If bonsai pop says it’s gd .. enough said. Also I appreciate the butt cam In the sponsorship section.
I have played league for nearly 12 years. This show is beyond amazing
I’ve never played the game. But I’m liking what I see.
Arcane and a few months later Edgerunners showed what video game adaptations can be. God I hope other franchises follow suit
There’s a phrase in animation; every frame, a masterpiece. Arcane has achieved that.
When this series has had some more time to breathe you guys should do a more spoiler heavy analysis on it.
okay, now lets see black lotus, samurai soul, and altered carbon get this treatment
When you talk about Gorillaz people up in Canada would appreciate a digression on our own animated band Prozzak.
That add for Hello Fresh was top notch, I’m sold. It’ll wait until payday though
The character acting and facial expressions blows us away each time we watch it.
Good to see something different every once in a while, it’s nice to see you don’t think your fans are one note weeb peons
Binged it in 1 sitting. It was awesome!
Pls do Trinity Blood!! 🙏🏽😊 I will never give up 🙌🏽
Great video guys. I really do think arcane is the best show in terms of video game adaptations. Can't wait for season 2.
I kinda like bonsai pop came into watching arcane with a bit of knowledge that it had to do with LOL even though I've never played it myself. It felt more like its own story than anything and original in its own unique way. The animation, characters, and story are what I enjoyed about especially the visuals at certain times almost creating a sense of euphoria. Arcane is not anime and I'm glad its not, its something all its own that has created a new milestone in animation done right as well as being a brilliant adaptation of a video game. I can't wait for the next season and bonsai pop leave those who don't want the covid vax alone, theres already enough division and its their choice. Love your content as always.
great pacing, great writing, great video
"It was produced by a French studio nammed Fortichay, which I think I'm pronouncing right"
*Haha, of course*
the undercity is called zhaun :)
As long as you dont play the game, youll be fine.
Whats best about this show is I went into it wanting to hate it but really couldnt. And believe you me I tried.
Okay, you convinced me.
Imagine berserk in this animation style
About the story being good, I think it worked because they did it well. They took the classic archetypes and wrote them well. They took Classic literary/narrative tools, like fore shadowing, and did them well. Didn't try to twist them or subvert them or anything to bring out a response. They just did everything well. Nothing was phoned in.
Just found your channel. Very Impressive. Are you planning to do anything about: Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time? That whole...concept?(I guess I'll call it that) has been occupying a small plot of realty my head, rent free, for some years now. I need closure.
Okay. I wasn't going to watch this show. But I'll trust your recommendation.
By the way can list the ost in your video ?
I laid it out in the pinned comment for you
@@BonsaiPop thanks
"Why You NEED To Watch ARCANE"
(me who was thinking about it but doesn't like being told what to do): Well now I'm not gonna
Arcane is NOT anime. It is Western/European animation.
Give credit where credit is due
I'm so sick of everyone classifying good stuff as anime.
Song in background at 12:00
Ayee we have the same stove
That whole "mutation must survive" philosophy was disturbing af to me lol. Gave Shou Tucker vibes for some reason
Great vid, my dudes!
17:48 they didn't have huge budget, less than major full length cartoons
Arcane looks way better than Into the Spider-Verse in my opinion.
Arcane is the best Pixar movie!
The comments… this has to be an anime because the level of weeb is heavy. The man said he’s not a League player, and so many of you “Well actually in the game” him lol.
What is the anime at 13:43?
Singed is more evil than Silco xD
I seen it before this video.
What did you think?
@@hatelovenothing2744 That season 1 of Arcane is amazing.
@@Sonic171K oh.
Started playing Legends Of Runeterra because MTG arena is ass. Then I remembered Arcane was a thing. Definitely agree with you. Edges out Into the Spiderverse in style and quality.
*I think Im' pronon,cing right*
Nope. Not the slightest. But you are forgiven, because you name them anyway :)
Just wanted to add something! At 10:22 you mention Arcane's soundtrack as being licensed - this isnt the case! All the songs in Arcane were made specifically for the show, and were produced by Riot's own music division!
Riot's music team is on the next level
Only Enemy is licensed because of imagine dragons
which is even more of a power play than licensing music that already exists.
Bonsai Pop: Arcane..
Me: Please hold while I watch a show I've never heard of, start to finish.
That's how consistently high quality, heartfelt, and well thought out this channels content is.
Edit: I'm back. This show will go down as one of the greats. I am still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster that is Arcane, not to mention how god damn pretty it is. 10/10 from someone who only knows LoL from hearing a roommate scream into a mic at 3am years ago.
A couple items:
- It’s pronounced “four-teesh” :)
- The soundtrack isn’t licensed but instead each and every song in the score and soundtrack were made specifically for Arcane. Likely due to Riot’s longstanding relationships with musical artists and producers built up over the last decade of music videos and musical albums, they honed and crafted all the songs to really underscore the emotional tone of the moment being shown-and I think to particular impact at the climax of each of the 3 acts.
I think "for-teesh" is closer to the real thing.
By the way, it means something along the line of "good" or "great", but in a casual way.
I have preached about this shows greatness on my podcast, barber shop, total strangers at Walmart and anyone within 5 10 feet. I hope this series keeps up this level of story telling, complexities, and the god level animation. My granny goodness the animation is so damn good
I literally just got into this show because of C2E2 this year and I’m so glad I did! Honestly one of the best written shows I’ve seen in a while with multiple complex characters we can empathize with. Just finished episode 4 and can’t wait to finish! Glad to see so many people talking about it!
Honestly, after watching Arcane I just can't see shows the same anymore. Arcane has set the standard for series in general for me , now I can't just sit down and waste my time on any run of the mill piece of media. Nothing really compares to arcanes mastery.
How they showed off the world and lore was epic af like how is league so good at everything besides the actual game lol
😂 gottem
People don't seem to get that this show is literally a parable for it's own existence and relationship to it's creators. These characters where always meant to be related to but with league they created a competetive environment that amplifies toxicity rather than empathy. This show justifies the entire history of riot in its themes and raises social awareness. It is at the same time a solution to the toxic culture of the game but with the potential to undermine the entire company.
It's not the game. it's the people.
@@bur3iii It's somewhat the game, in the sense that it forces you to work together with 4 random people you will never meet again, and at least half of them think they're the 2nd coming of Faker himself, and they don't really want to work with you. And you're individually rewarded or punished for how well this random team is doing. Which is really unfortunate, because individual agency has been gradually declining over the years.
But I agree. That's just how the game is, it's the same for everyone, deal with it. Ultimate responsibility lies with the people. It's very simple to not be a dick. It's competitively advantageous to not be a dick. But people are very resistant to learning.
Love this show and the characters and the feel of it all. The visuals are mind blowing.
But damn if I hear enemy again it’ll be too soon lmao
I feel like all imagine dragons sounds the same lol
@@BonsaiPop yeah definitely haha at least JIDs verse is tight
@@BonsaiPop It's called having a style, my dude.
@@AppleBaron it's called lack of creativity and being generic , my dude.
@@AppleBaron I mean, the Beatles had a style, but you’d never confuse their whole discography.
I was waiting for Mike's view point on Arcane. This should be fun!!
On my first watch, I loved the orchestral score but thought the pop songs clashed with the dark steampunk vibe and undermined some scenes' emotional tension. After watching through Arcane multiple times, my brain has learned to associate those songs with the feelings I had watching the show. Now I drive around listening to the OST, singing along at full chest voice.
Guns for hire. Me too.
the directors wanted to have a music video in every video
Yup, its ashame because it threw me out of the scene initially. But I've learned to enjoy the songs within the scene upon the second viewing. It was absolutely jarring the first time.
I have never played League of Legends and absolutely loved Arcane. It's sooooo good from the story to the characters to the animation.
Don't play the game
@@destinedtogame lol I'm not. I am playing league of Legends spinoff rpg ruined king tho
@@statesminds bought at launch and Wild Rift has made too many new missions lol.
@@statesminds that's a good game
While on the subject of video game adaptations, Castlevania is also an incredible animated show. It sits with Arcane as the top 2 best video game adaptations. The animation, especially the action, is stellar, the voice acting is top tier, and just like Arcane, it doesn’t alienate anyone who hasn’t played the source material. I myself have never played Castlevania and I had no trouble being introduced to its world. When you said Arcane was, “infinitely more accessible as a show compared to any other video game adaptation.” I knew you had not seen Castlevania. If you’re feeling generous, please make a video about it someday. I’d love to hear what you would have to say about it.
Castlevania is great, but I do feel like it stumbles with the animation in it's last season with a lot of off-putting CGI and my God the swordfights lacked a lot of impact and weight
@@Eliagiulio Incredible characters tho, and an incredibly visualized world. I actually felt like I was listening to bloodthirsty ruthless vampires speak to each other. And Isaac might be the best character in anything Ive ever seen, ever.
@@lockekappa500 Yeah, it's great, the third season especially is just god-tier
@@lockekappa500 incredible characters except for everyone that isnt Carmilla, Isaac or Dracula
@@itsgonnabeokay9341 I would definitely put Carmilla, Isaac and Dracula as S tier, but I honestly enjoyed the Sypha/Trevor dynamic and how it progressed. Especially how her idealistic approach to helping people was dashed by the end of S3. I thought they terribly mishandled Alucard tho.
Jinx destroying the council at the end, had me warped with emotions and her accidentally killing mylo, clagger and Vander made me cry
I learnt my lesson from Invincible that, if the Internet doesn't stop talking about an animation exclusive to a subscription service, it's going to be alright.
Arcane wasn't just alright though, it was good enough to make me watch it all in two sittings. I can't even watch movies in less than four sittings, that should speak volumes about its quality. Still won't convince me to play League of Legends though.
As a 10 years LoL veteran I will say... good decision, don't come to this quagmire.
Either that or whatever the internet is talking about is incredibly memeable lol
Riot is working on new games that use the League of Legends IP. So by the time Season 2 drops, there might be something else you could play :)
@@wpelfeta There are already a few games, that use LoL IP: Ruined King, Hextech Mayhem, Legends of Runeterra and Teamfight Tactics.
@@AppleBaron And waiting in the wings is Project L (Fighting game using League characters) and their MMO that was announce a year or two ago.
Fortiche rhymes with quiche, it's pronounced like for-teesh
Damn lol
Awesome review dude. Arcane ignite my animation/illustration funk
I didn't really care to watch Arcane, but seeing that you covered it I took the time really sit down and watch it. It was great.
I love your channel so much. I would not even know where to start on a list of things that I love about it, from both of your voices to the editing and subject matter. But I think what really helps you stand out is the fact that you actually stand up for what's right. You stand up for trans people. You stand up for science. And for that, I thank you.
I share this sentiment fully. The integrity and genuinely positive, forward thinking messages that Bonsai Pop stands for warm me to the core. Also, the community they have brought together is clearly wonderful thanks to kind people like you who offer up the positive compliments and thanks. ☺️
You lost me at the trans part lol
I remember earlier in the year I was watching a documentary about the creation of Batman the Animated Series. Long story short, it ended being grou dreaming because the right people were in the right place at the right time. I came away from it lamenting that we probably won't ever see anything like that happen again but Arcane proved me dead wrong. The right people were in the right place at the right time and they made something as transcendent, arguably more so, than BTAS. It just goes to show that good things come to those who wait.
I didn't know it fas a french studio but now it makes sense, it has this European comic vibe.
The story is quite safe in some moments but could watch the show back to back, it's beautiful and amazing. And the finale sublime.
Loved how everyone moved in their different ways, each character had it's walk.
Arcane is beautiful. It took me forever to watch cuz I’m not a fan of league of legends but damn that show was good. The character Mel??? Never really thought an animated character was gorgeous but god damn!!!
17:55 I wouldn't want to see a Fortnite series either, but I never wanted to see a League of Legends series either, now I've watched it and want more. Arcane proves that what's being adapted matters a lot less than how it's being adapted.
Man, I always love hearing you talk Mike, the passion in your tone of voice for what you do really shines through! And yes PLS do a video on Gorillaz, that would be so cool. I love Gorillaz, their sheer creativity, lore and characters!
Arcane’s animation sure is beautiful that’s for sure
Once again my man. You have convinced me. Alright, time for another one to scratch off!
This is a series that lives up to the hype, and beyond it. Between this and Komi-chan, Netflix is keeping me waiting. I say, hurry up already. 😎
Damn I’m gonna have to give this a watch asap. I’m working my way through super crooks. Love your breakdowns as always Mike!
Fuck yeah I was wishing you did an EP on this shit
The art style looks like someone took Dresden Codak and animated it. It's beautiful.
I feel very validated as a long time Vi main
Some anime I’d LOVE for y’all to do please are Blood Blockade Battlefront or Bungo Stray Dogs
I am a little late but just to clarify your question about how much story can you put into a MOBA, League of Legends packs a lot of lore ingame, through champion interactions and the profile tab of the characters you get to know a ton of background, and their relationships with the other champions. Like seriously, some champions alone have 20 minutes worth of voicelines and interactions inside the game.
Of course most of the lore is available only on the Universe section of the LoL website.
The reason why the theme / motif of inequality and class war work is because it never devolves into ideology.
An ideological telling of a theme abandons all nuance in pursuit of evangelizing its own moral clarity. All villains aren't just bad but wholly bad in every way and all heroes are just noble but good and moral in every meaningful way.
This isn't the case with Arcane.
Silco is not a hero because he fights against Piltover. Jayce isn't a villain because he is a Piltover elite.
Instead they are humans who have both positive and negative traits that get fed into by their environment.
Jayce's eagerness to please and desire to keep people safe (along with his ignorance) allow him to be manipulated or to overreact to legitimate threats from the undercity.
Silco's desire for freedom and camaraderie amongst the oppressed is noble but he also murders, pushes drugs, and terrorizes those same people in the pursuit.
Having human beings influenced and driven by the theme rather than mouthpieces for the authors is what makes it work.
Hey Bonsai Pop!
Please check your email, I have sent you one, regarding a cooperation proposition. (it's about a light novel and manga series analysis)
I've never been a LOL played, yet somehow Arcane has become my obsession, I legit love this show.
“League community is Toxic”, so is this echo chamber, Reddit circle jerk gotta be said in every single arcane review🙄. Like I’m part of that community and I know we got plaenty of wack jobs. But from my experience with other online game community’s it ain’t really different.
I took a While to watch... What a Mistake!
I watched it in 2 days/ sessions and Just could not get ENOUGHT.
Note: "don't like the game nor have never played it, I think that's what in my subconscious played a role...Again Big Mistake "
Waiting for new Episodes
I’m definitely going to watch this even though I’m not a lol fan.
One of the moments that made me a fan of this series was in the first ep. The kids are running away from Enforcers and have to jump a drawbridge. They do it, and several Enforcers do as well, but one fails....and they animate his full expression in a closeup from determined to realizing he's screwed. There is NO REASON to do this. They could have had him fail the jump in a wide. Right then, I realized the show was playing for keeps.
alright. I’m convinced.
This show has set the bar REALLY high for future shows inspired by video games. It took years to create, and it shows, BUT IN A GOOD WAY. It meant they cared about their baby and wanted the best for it. I can’t wait for season 2, but there’s now way I’ll ever play League….🤗🤗🤗🤗
I just finished arcane it was AMAZING frfr and i love looove looovvveee jinx sooo sooo much🤩🖤
Arcane proves that true Star Wars fan haters that hate them for SJW reasons are full of crap: we don’t hate strong female characters, we hate weak writing.
Hey I don't play Fortnite but if they made an adaptation on the level with Arcane I'd watch the fuck out of it lmao
I was hoping y’all would do arcane. 👌🏽
Well .. I have to watch this now . Amazing, thank you for the rec
this show was already on my radar and I was going to watch it eventually but now this has shot to the top of the list cause that is how much I respect you guys opinion
This channel deserves to be of the greats , nothing but prosperity to you guys