Farewell to "Arcane" Figures in a Melancholic, Romantically-themed Music Video by Riot
In a thrilling turn of events, Riot Games and animation studio Fortiche have released a captivating music video for the season finale's "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" song from the hit animated series, Arcane. This release has sent waves of excitement among fans, particularly those who ship Jinx and Ekko, affectionately known as "Timebomb" shippers.
The music video, featuring the powerhouse duo Stromae and Pomme, showcases Jinx and Ekko dancing and singing the song to each other in a VHS overlay. It beautifully ties into the emotional climax of Jinx and Ekko reconciling in the show's main timeline.
Stromae, renowned for his approval of the series' vision, expressed his appreciation for the music video and its connection to the Arcane universe. The video implies what happened off-screen between Jinx and Ekko after Ekko used his time-rewinding powers, leaving fans eager for more.
The release of this music video marks Riot Games' biggest streaming debut and is Stromae and Pomme's first Billboard Top 100 track. It also dovetails into the novel and new seasonal update in League of Legends, further integrating the Arcane universe into the game.
The "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" music video serves as the last piece of Arcane content until Riot Games and Fortiche unveil their spin-off animated series. While the name of the spin-off series has not been explicitly named, it is confirmed to be related to the Arcane universe.
The Arcane animated series concluded its second season at the end of last year, leaving fans eager for more. The "Arcane" artbook hints at a close relationship between Jinx and Ekko, as it shows Jinx annotating and doodling around Ekko.
Meanwhile, armchair detectives have deduced that Vi and Caitlyn Kiramman hooked up in the show's finale, adding another layer of intrigue to the series.
As we await the spin-off series, the "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" music video stands as a poignant reminder of the emotional depth and captivating storytelling that Arcane offers. The video reached number three on Spotify's global chart, further solidifying its impact on the music and gaming industries.
