Heavy Is the Crown

It's unbelievable how the team behind this series managed to create something so beautiful, even more stunning than the first season. Visually speaking it is a gem of animation, with breathtaking backgrounds and outstanding animation. The characters lead the way, already established in season 1 here they shine as never before. The story holds your breath with a relentless pace that leaves no rest. As if that were not enough, the soundtrack is also at indescribable levels, with astonishing sequences where music and art come together to create wonder.

Just from the new intro I knew this was going to be a magnificent series, and arc 4 does not disappoint at all.

Season 1 was incredible, but they have upped the production value (somehow) for season 2. I am literally blown away after this first episode. It certainly starts out with an incredibly somber mood, but by the end you will realize that war is here. It's hard to even find the words to describe just how impressive it is that they have managed to improve on what they did in season 1. The lighthearted tone barely makes an appearance in this first episode. It feels more like a movie than the first season. I am beyond impressed. It's my favorite piece of media and I've been consuming the stuff for 40 years. Hats off to everyone involved in this MASTERPIECE. 10/10.

Heavy is the Crown!

After three years of waiting Arcane is finally back on our screens and it lost nothing of its glory. The story continues right after the cliffhanger at the end of season 1, that showed Jinx blowing up the council.

In the aftermath of that event, the council members have to regroup. Especially Caitleen has to process her mother's death. But the threat isn't over as their enemies are attacking the memorial event and thereby showing no mercy.

Caitleen makes the decision to fight and with her, Jinx's sister. It is a burden to lead the council against their enemies. Heavy is the crown indeed, as Emily Armstrong sings. The comeback of Linkin Park is connected to the comeback of Arcane.

It is not too early to say, that Netflix and Riot Games hit another homerun with season 2.

Season one was amazing in almost every way, so it is no secret that I was very excited for this season, and from the look of this first episode, it looks like it will not dissapoint!

The writing is just as good as the first season, with themes of war and conflict being portrayed perfectly! After rhe devestating end of season one, the seeds of war have been planted! Now its just a matter of how they will grow!

The visuals are just as impressive, and the animation has only taken a step up.. not down! I love the different artstyles used, to try and show emotions just through animation! Knstead of the charactersbtelling us how they feel, the creators wsnts to show us instead and I love it!

The action is top notch to and does not skip a beat once it gets going!

Now I am excited to see how things will unfold!

This show has set an all time new bar for animation, extremely impressive. The music choices are also always phenomenal and appropriate. The story telling continues to be top tier, and I'd go as far to say as this is a masterpiece of its own right. Emotional, dramatic, and a perfect foundation for the rest of the season.

I know some people have said they didn't like the 'music video' aspect of it (which was only for a few scenes), but I personally love that. It's wonderful artistry and creativity, and I love how this show uses multiple formats to tell its story. Very creative with alternating art forms too. 10/10.