Animators React to ARCANE Bad & Great Cartoons

THIS EPISODE ► Niko and Wren sit down once again with Veteran Animator and Director Alexander Snow of Dreamworks Animation, to break down some of the best and worst animation in Netflix's ARCANE.

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[alexkiddd]

Arcane is really where I want to see more western animation go, along with something like into the spiderverse.

[GraphicZoon]

This dude is probably one of the most intelligent and best observers, you've had on this show. In my humble opinion. The way he sees and reflect on the world thru animation. Is fucking immaculate

[yqsyjxx]

Some of the best female leads I've seen on screen in so long. Strong but flawed characters, powerful but realistic. Absolutely loved watching this with my daughter.

[ArvensisAndromeda]

It's insane that arcane spends less than half as much as disney but looks so much better.

[pboytrif]

I watched the entire show in 1 sitting 2 days ago. Then I did it again the next day. Its such a rare gem... never played LOL either, complete standalone masterpiece.

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Arcane is a flat out masterpiece, from its soundtracks, to the animation and to the story.

[MrJuanrock]

When they talk about the simplicity about the mechanical arm, I think that's a huge plus. Because my brain can understand every movement and piece going on, so it looks interesting and functional. When I see something like a transformation on the Michael Bay transformers movies I just see a blob of nonsense, it's too complex so I just see visual noise and it's less interesting than this thing that I can read and understand how it works.

[schneeball]

This is clickbait, arcane has no bad animated scenes

[wolflahti]

When watching Arcane, every few minutes my brain had to just step back and marvel in awe at how well presented the visuals were—in artistic rendering, pacing, timing, readability (Alex's "antic" and follow-through).... Normally, this would disrupt my immersion in the story, but in the case of Arcane, it didn't matter because it was so frakkin' good.

[AndaraBledin]

This show was sooo good. And news is that no matter what happens between Riot and Netflix, they're sticking with their animation partner so strong, they went and invested in the crew for future productions, including the next season of Arcane.

[AlcheonArt]

I cannot believe they said NOTHING about the coolest and most uniquely animated moment in the entire show. The Jinx vs Ekko moment....

[belajar_menggambar]

arcane is not a movie, , it's an art masterpiece every second...

[Chris-dqeq]

Nice.

Also: I really liked how in-depth the discussion went while still feeling accessible. Alex is a great guest and a wonderful insightful dude who's not afraid to share and point out what others did great or well they fell short. I really really loved this episode, thank you!

[iurifrazao]

Surprised that no one mentioned how spectacular was the fighting choreography, in special Vi's boxing. It was really on another level imo, how it really feels like real boxing and a real fight, the weight, the speed, the cleanness, it just feels right. Really like how they contrast her with others (most blatant example being in the Enemy music video).

[skylarkmystique]

I’m a beginning 2D animator and watching this show makes me cry - everything from character design to lighting just blows my mind and is pure perfection. Truly a masterpiece.

[Luggi]

0:14 Yes Wren, yes you have to. This show has everything from great storytelling, cinematography, direction, character development, great action and a LOT of heart. Best show of 2021 IMO.

[mrsnobodyishere]

the word to mouth made me watch Arcane and my god, never have I been this FLOORED by an animated show. I recommended it to EVERYONE I knew, cause it's a show worth experiencing at least once in your life.

[Johnoamondo]

This show was one of the most beautifully animated show I had ever seen. And the story that complemented it was perfect. I can't wait for the next show from this studio.

[Biscotum]

My favourite part about the boxing scene that they didn't really touch on it how it sells that Jinx COULD have beaten Vi's score if she was more controlled. Between the braids, the follow-through and pose variety they're showing a *lot* of wasted movement, whereas Vi is always tight, controlled and in a centered posture. But of course that's central to both their characters: Vi is typically very controlled, whereas Jinx is right on the edge of losing it at any given time, and this is yet another fantastic example of how that's demonstrated via their respective fighting styles.

[mikewazooski]

Arcane has only been out for like almost 6 months but it already feels nostalgic