Arcane Bridging the Rift: Release date, documentary episodes, where to watch

This docu will fill the void in your Arcane heart.

Updated on August 4, 11:21 a.m. (GMT+8): Added Arcane Bridging the Rift’s official trailer.

The first season of Riot Games and Netflix’sanimated series Arcanehas left a big impression on the gaming community andLeague of Legendsfans around the globe.

Arcane Jinx and Powder wallpaper

Arcane exploresVi and Jinx’s backstories and lore— how they lived and survived inside the City of Iron and Glass, and how they eventually gain their powers. Since its release late last year, the show has received nothing but high praises from iconic personalities includingJapanese video game designer and director Hideo Kojima.

Arcane also won a total of nine Annie Awardsearlier this year, pulling off a clean sweep in all of its nominations.

Arcane Bridging the Rift logo

Riot Games is releasing a five-part documentary series titled “Arcane Bridging the Rift” centered on how the animated series came to be.

Arcane Bridging the Rift release date and episodes

Riot Games’ docuseries will premiere on August 4, with new episodes released every Thursday.

(To be updated)

Arcane creators and executive producers Alex Yee and Christian Linke

The documentary will showcase the production team’s processes, behind-the-scenes footage, andinterviews with creators Alex “Skribbles” Yee and Christian “Praeco” Linke.

The teaser featured Praeco talking about Fortiche Productions, the animation studio behind music videos Get Jinxed!, Warriors, and of course, Arcane.

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Fans can catch Bridging the Rift onRiot Games’ YouTube channel.

Here’s our first look at the series:

12 Years. 160 Champions. 1 Summoner’s Rift.And a show that changed everything you thought you knew about@LeagueOfLegends.A first look at#BridgingTheRift, the five part documentary series debuting August 4 on@YouTube.pic.twitter.com/EnJn3vCKzN

Ahead of the premiere, Riot released the docuseries’ official trailer, explaining how they took the giant leap from creating 4-minute music videos to a full animated show.

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