You don’t have to play ‘League of Legends’ to enjoy the masterful animation of Netflix’s ‘Arcane’

If you've been putting off watching Netflix's Arcane because you don't play League of Legends, stop that right now. Friends, you're missing out on some truly incredible animation.

The first TV series from Riot Games and French animation studio Fortiche, created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, Arcane landed on Netflix on Nov. 6, rolling out three episodes per week until the finale on Nov. 20. And while fans and players of League will find references, Easter eggs, and character signatures aplenty throughout the show, any viewer can jump into it and fully appreciate the series' compelling story, nuanced characters, and unique, stunning animation style.

To be clear: I don't play League of Legends and I loved it.

It's a bit outside of the usual OSNews content, but Arcane is an absolute milestone in both animation and storytelling. It will be the benchmark all other animation studios will be compared to for years to come, and rightfully so. Yes, my fiancee and I both play League of Legends, but even if you don't, Arcane is something you simply do not want to miss.