How Arcane Redefined Animation Forever
A conversation with Hervé Dupont - Deputy CEO at Fortiche
Hello Friends!
This French studio changed the game of Animation forever .. 🤯
You are all probably familiar now with Jinx, Vi, Silco, Caitlyn, Mel, Jayce, Viktor and Ambessa, right? That’s because Fortiche’s Arcane series on Netflix became a huge success all over the world and set a new industry standard: Adult Animation!
In this episode of The Animashow, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hervé Dupont, Deputy CEO at Fortiche, the visionary studio behind Arcane, the critically acclaimed Netflix series adapted from the successful video game League of Legends.
Together, we dive into the creative partnership between Fortiche and Riot Games, the challenges of producing Season 2 after the phenomenal success of the first one, how Arcane mastered the intricate art of character writing, and how the studio Fortiche has developed a unique animation style that blends cinematic influences with strong artistic expression.
🎯 Key insights
🎭 The dynamic collaboration between teams in Paris and Los Angeles.
🎥 The influence of cinema and artistic references in Fortiche’s signature animation style.
📜 The writing process behind Arcane and the deep storytelling approach.
📈 How the studio has navigated hyper-growth while maintaining creative integrity.
🌍 The expansion of the League of Legends universe and what’s next for Fortiche.
💬 Memorable quotes
"It's a fairy tale of collaboration."
"Arcane is a project that started 9 years ago."
"We wake up in the morning and think about spectators."
"The quality increased, and Season 2 continued to raise the bar."
We are very proud of this new episode. Whether you’re a fan of Arcane, a gaming enthusiast, a series producer or passionate about animation, this episode is packed with exclusive insights from inside one of the industry’s most innovative studios. You’ll love it!
Enjoy the podcast!
Sabry O.
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