NARRATIVE – An international phenomenon, the “Arcane” series, broadcast on Netflix, has shaken up the codes of video game adaptations and redefined the standards of animation for adults. Behind this success, a French studio which combines traditional know-how, cutting-edge technology, a committed artistic vision and an ambitious story. Cocorico!
Nothing, at the start, suggested such success for Arcane . This animated series, which is at the top of the most viewed programs on Netflix, had everything against it. Firstly because it is an adaptation of a video game – the majority of attempts in the field have ended in bitter failures –, then, because said video game, although excellent and played by 200 million of players in the world, is not known for the depth of its history. Capitalizing on already popular universes or brands to turn them into films or series is a usual strategy for studios lacking imagination. This can give rise to disasters like the second season of Power Rings (Tolkien has not finished turning in his grave) or success like the excellent The Last of Us.
Fortunately, the 18 episodes that make up the two seasons ofArcane will have defied all predictions. Summarizing the story is a…
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