Aisha Reacts...Arcane 1x4 | JINX HAS ENTERED THE CHAT!

[@acereporter73]

"I should be mad at her right now--is it bad that I'm not?" Jinx is messy. 🙃

[@j.f.fisher5318]

She's one of the finest villain-protagonists ever presented. Like if little Bruce Wayne had been adopted by a wealthy villain after his parents were killed.

[@mxmaclea]

I've rewatched arcane several times at this point, and I never get over how beautiful the animation is.

[@Katriiify]

Same, it will always stay good for me

[@artxroyalty]

I’m going to point it out every chance I get!

[@aranthur]

Being conflicted about Jinx and unsure/uncomfortable about her relationship with Silco at this point is definitely intentional. Questions are being presented, and answers will come with time

[@blackshard641]

"What's going on here?" Yeah. Given Silco's nonreaction, there's no implication that boundaries are actually being crossed, but it's definitely supposed to make you feel uncomfortable. Jinx is in a state of arrested development, still emotionally a child in the body of a teenager. There were (mostly) small indicators in the first Act that she might have had a predisposition to emotional instability and psychosis, but that night utterly broke her. It's kind of heartbreaking.

[@blackshard641]

"Her and Powder both have the clouds". Good catch! There's a reason. 😊

[@j.f.fisher5318]

I think one of the lessons of Arcane is that there are no right or wrong feelings, just what we feel. We're human and we feel for other beings. And nobody in Arcane is always right and few are always good, but also few if any are always wrong and none are entirely evil.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

And a bit of a peek behind the curtain of how the magic was made (per Bridging the Rift)... ...the rig used to animate Jinx... ... is able to morph smoothly between Jinx's face and Powder's so they can represent where her mental state is between those two sides of her self in any given moment. 😭

[@h-lad]

The song Jinx was vibing to is the song from her announcement music video for League of Legends, the song is Get Jinxed. Worth checking out to see the difference between Jinx's original in game design vs her Arcane design!

[@artxroyalty]

I’ll need to check it out! The snippet I heard was fun!

[@gamesswell2024]

After you’re finished this season. Bridging the Rift is a must watch

[@KerrRobinson]

I literally just commented the same thing! It’s amazing isn’t it!

[@Blazingstoke]

That HexTech gemstone could power machines to purify the water or air in Zaun, so the workers down there can have better lives - but no, Jayce's pitch is "We can make those workers work even more!" No wonder there's always folks down in Zaun wanting revolution...

[@blakeythekitty]

Mel still as gorgeous as ever

[@Katriiify]

@@blakeythekitty Mel is sooo beautiful oh my lord.

[@KateMills-lr8sz]

Grown up vi…I think I simp for more then Mel but that’s cuz she got them muscles 💪 😂 I totally got 3 and 4 mixed up when I mentioned the warning 😅 my bad

[@jmgpptt]

I just discovered your channel and binged all 4 reactions... so you see my problem? I don't want to wait for the next ones.

[@3dCraddock]

I just got up from bed and wanted to start my day hoping you had this episode uploaded. Literally posted 12 minutes ago, your timing is immaculate.

[@mkraulis]

one thing that I don't hear very often is that Silco was absolutely terrible at discipline with Jinx (you can see it in this episode several times). It is like she was never taught boundaries. Just a word to increase your viewing experience, before watching episode 7, be sure to watch the Imagine Dragons video of 'Enemy'. It adds somewhat important backstory.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

It's difficult to discipline someone you admire. Silco loves monsters (see his speech to Deckard in E2) and Jinx especially. He isn't physically powerful the way he sees thar she can be.

[@felezeros4556]

After you are done with Arcane please please please watch "Bridging the rift" This is the behind the scenes / making of of Arcane and has almost the same production value as the show itself.

[@jackransom.]

Shit, yeah that was Jinx ; ).

[@williamklett6660]

Jinx, that girl you DON'T bring home to meet the parents... lol Seriously, Powder is older, more capable, and still the child seeking approval who never grew up. When you get a bit further in, or after the series, 100% be sure to watch the 'Enemy' and 'Get Jinxed' music videos. As well as to check out 'Bridging the Rift' making of Arcane videos.

[@tryingosling]

One of the few reactors I've seen who realizes off the bat that the pink-haired girl isn't actually Vi lmao

[@artxroyalty]

I almost fell for it, until I realized there’s no way the plot would kill her off that quick 😅

[@tchjdaedn]

@@artxroyalty A lot of people fall for it, because the first image (4:49) is of Vi's face. Then it flashes away and flashes back and it's someone else's face (4:53).

[@kakesisthename8685]

great observation with the matching cloud tattoos! I hope you remember them for a later stage in the season; they're just another lovely detail that adds to the depth of Arcane's plot. ps: I was kinda worried that you weren't going to continue the season after ep 3 when I didn't see your update the next day...but super glad you did! XD

[@3dCraddock]

I actually know several people that didnt continue after episode 3 and didnt want to talk about it. I feel bad that it hurt them that way, and hope they try again in the future, but will not push them if it harms any deep rooted trauma they have. It hurt me for sure, hit close to home for sure, but I knew the beauty of it. I'd rather have something connect to me emotionally even if it hurts than something I can't relate to at all.

[@kakesisthename8685]

@@3dCraddock so true - it takes a lot of strength to chose to relate to something that reflects so much internal hurt, than not relating anything at all. I completely agree that the beauty of stories like Arcane lies that very ability to stir its viewers so deeply.... i just sometimes wish that we could feel these emotions and be this stirred without getting so attached in a way that does more harm than good, or at least in a way that lets us move on from it and absorb what the story has next in store for us. I hope your friends do one day continue with the series :(

[@babette5918]

I would stress that you should reserve judgement of any character until the end. Even then, probably until the end of Season 2.

[@PaleImperator]

First off, I am loving your reactions - this is a great series, and you're really catching a huge number of details and suchlike. Bravo! Couple of quick things - you caught that Viktor is looking much rougher - did you notice that he's graduated from a walking stick to a full crutch? The drunk guys on the airship are versions of some of the animation studio's artists (as was the guy ejected from the brothel in Ep1). And, yes, Silco and Powder/Jinx are rather more physically affectionate than you'd expect from an adoptive father and a teenage girl. I believe this is meant to demonstrate a lack of emotional maturity in Jinx - she acts more like a preteen. I'm pretty sure it's not meant to be lewd. Take care!

[@thomasbobo9967]

Expect episodes 3, 6, and 9 to hurt you in places and ways that shouldn't be physically possible.

[@babette5918]

and 7.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

​@@babette5918yeah 7 is what I was going to say. There's one scene that made me tear up every time I thought about it for A YEAR. I'm atypical, the only time I cried about 3 was listening to an analysis of the song and I was standing in line somewhere with headphones in listening to their analysis (Trying to Stan the Music of Arcane) and they got to Goodbye at the end of 3 and next thing you know I'm trying not to obviously just bawl my eyes out in public. When they got to the song in E6 I started hyperventilating. This freaking show.

[@babette5918]

@@j.f.fisher5318 That guy that did the "Trying to stan" episode on the music without ever seeing the show was amazing. It's a testament to how well the music did at supplementing the story of Arcane. That guy basically predicted what the show was just from hearing the music. I also loved his reactions when he actually watched Arcane. Thethirdbill is his channel. recommended!

[@m.elhaj.98]

The music is so amazing specially episode 3 ending

[@rickhammer7204]

Woot! Glad to see you got the issue resolved with this video! They do an amazing job humanizing characters that might otherwise be seen as goofy villains. We should all remember that many people in real life that lash out at the world where once little powders too

[@artxroyalty]

Your comment is how I’m realizing the video is no longer blocked! Yay!!

[@rickhammer7204]

@@artxroyalty haha, awesome. Glad to be the bearer of good news :)

[@xanderman55]

I have seen a lot of reactions to this episode and I am glad that you feel conflicted about Powder/Jinx because most people watch her murder folks and say stuff like "ohhh Powder... I still love you tho." I think you are supposed to feel conflicted but just excusing her actions isn't okay either.

[@KerrRobinson]

Really enjoying this reaction! By the way if you end up loving the entire series, consider reacting to “Bridging The Rift” it’s a 5 part video series on KZbin about the making of the show. It’s just as awesome as the show itself!

[@Chrismontt]

You should check out what Trauma bound means maybe you can find some clue about how Jinx feels about herself...

[@AmericanMensClub]

I like checking in on your progress as a new channel, take your time, enjoy every moment and prepare yourself for the future, much love :)

[@artxroyalty]

I really appreciate this comment. Thank you 💜

[@ДмитрийСвергин]

Jinx belongs to a psychopathic personality type, for her the world literally revolves around her. She is incapable of empathy and simply will not be able to understand why she should consider the interests of anyone other than her own. At the same time, a psychopath cannot be blamed for this. This is the difference between an egoist and an egocentric. Selfishness is a choice, a person decides for himself whether to be selfish or not. Egocentrism is a quality of this person's personality, Jinx couldn't stop being egocentric even if she really wanted to.

[@No1fan15]

"Is that Powder?" Nah that's Jinx 😂

[@TexasSnyper]

*Jinx does a terrorism* "Is it bad that I feel sorry for her?" No it is not, we all feel for her. But... [spoilers]

[@bjornareriksen]

Another great reaction, I'm really enjoying your videos😊

[@EternalDensity]

oh sweet it's already back XD

[@gustavgustav2670]

Jayce 'I made these so the poors can work harder' Talis. I do like how much cupcake features in this episode, considering she was quite a minor part in 1-3, and largely only in it because of Jayce.

[@nutrybe]

Powder/Jinx is...complicated. We shouldn't like her character. She's doing some very bad things. But i can't help but root for her to come back and be that sweet, misguided kid from act 1. This though is the BIG ASK the seres puts to the viewers...can a monster ever be foregiven? Should they? This is one of the many reasons why this show is a masterpiece!

[@BBrainsTube]

I told you that "protect Powder at all costs" is going to be the running theme here. Just didn't specify whom to protect her from... "She's talking to herself!" - nope, of course not, she's not crazy. She's talking to Mylo and Claggor. Why wouldn't she? They are totally alive and well, you can clearly see them sitting right here on the sofa, nothing bad happened to them. There's nothing to fell guilty of...

[@dunningkrugerfxs5848]

To be fair, that describes like four of the characters lol

[@vicentxarq-al957]

¡Gracias!

[@artxroyalty]

Omg whaaat? Thank you so much!! 🥹💜

[@vicentxarq-al957]

I like your voice.

[@vicentxarq-al957]

❤

[@Avenger85438]

Aside from Arcane do you have any other shows you want to react to? If so I'd recommend My Adventures With Superman and The Dragon Prince.

[@artxroyalty]

I’ve been told to check out Fallout, so that’ll probably be my next series!

[@BBrainsTube]

"Protect Powder at all costs"? I think at this point there is only one character she needs protection from. Hint: this character's name second letter is "i".

[@dunningkrugerfxs5848]

5 if you count Singed

[@penguin_yay1]

❤