First Time Reacting to League of Legends 2019 Opening Ceremony | World Championship Finals REACTION!

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[@Kraxhor]

Most people who where there say it is normaly not worth cause you get a better quality of the game on the screen ... but the hype is real but you have to have good seats the next ceremony is somewhere next november on the final worlds game..... But beware the tickets sell out like fresh cupcakes .... like starbuck's coffe... like plain rice in china .... just saying it is sold out almost instantly but the problem is if you dont get the ticket it can be really pricy cause the base cost is low but the resell price is high.... Even Ludwig got problems with him trying to get the tickets which he got but he had his own fair share of problems and he paid a sum he does feel ashmed for. But yes it is a once in a life time like event.

[@sytrostormlord3275]

if you're going to watch all opening ceremonies -> go with them cronologicaly - you will see how they developed over years ;)

[@Ishlacorrin]

Just going to point out that the last part would have been said in French AND English, they always have English as a second language. That year (2019) it was held in France and the second team was G2 Esports from the European league so that is why they had the loudest roar. 2019 was the first good year for Europe since it all started in 2011 (in that year only EU and NA competed), this was a great Worlds Opening but the matches themselves were a terrible letdown with G2 getting stomped 3 games to 0 by FPX the Chinese team. LoL is still a massive event and the Mid Season Invitational (MSI) is coming up soon, in which teams from around the world will compete for the second most important trophy for the game. The biggest Worlds are always the ones held in Korea since it's absolutely massive over there.

[@SarkeStorm]

I had a really nice time in the LCS finals in Madrid back in the day... But this is worlds openning ceremony.. Is completly different level of performance and everything. Whatching the profesional games lives anyways are fuking nice if u like the game.

[@SarkeStorm]

Also.. this ceremony is the best one. The rest never got to this level in my opinion. However the one from the year bfore this one were also nice. Then covid fuked it up.

[@b34rly]

I was in the crowd this year and it was bloody insane! They had like a net/screen-like thing surrounding the scene and that's how they made these effects! This is the best opening ceremony so far, so glad I could make it!

[@GOTGames]

Oh that's so awesome!!! Bet it was amazing in person!

[@b34rly]

@@GOTGames It was!

[@ryss1]

Europe and South-America always delivers as a crowd

[@_RunFire_]

Bit of information : This Opening Ceremony was held in Paris. *_Everything_* you see on your screen could be seen by the spectators. The case holding the Summoner's Cup (the trophy) was designed in collaboration with the famous brand Louis Vuitton. Also, the songs are : 2:13 : Aweken - Season 2019 Cinematic 4:32 : GIANTS - True Damage 9:00 : Phoenix - Cailin Russo and Chrissy Costanza (singer of Against the Current, that made *Legends Never Die* ), the worlds 2019 song And yeah, for me this one is the best live opening ceremony Riot made so far (2021 with arcane references was really good but wasn't live), but even knowing that, the other ceremony are also really well made, epic (2020 was a bit lacking in my opinion, but is already very nice in a context of Covid). Riot Games knows what they're doing, and how to put an incredible show. You should totally check the other ones out !

[@_RunFire_]

Also, when you see performances like this, you sometimes forget that it's a video games company, making grandiose opening ceremony, better than for some sports, for a *game* . Incredible.

[@kiryukaimemorial]

The Louis Vuitton part makes sense to me now, since I know the (then) new champion Qiyana debuted around this time and her skin was designed by LV as well.

[@GOTGames]

Definitely checking out the other ones as well! 💯💯💯

[@redroseibarahime8755]

@@GOTGames you should also check out the making of :)

[@Doctor_Yiggles]

Riot Games knows how to put on a show. They put a lot of quality production in all their events!

[@andoobs2]

agreed! but ... we don't talk about the cinematic for this year. that never happened ...

[@acedias12]

Well, they've got a ton of skin money to spend anyway.

[@ahmedtanvir346]

they dont do it like this anymore ...this years opening ceremony was meh ......felt like a stupid nas concert thats it ...

[@ArkSylv]

@@andoobs2 What cinematic? There isn't one for this year.

[@Yurgin764]

I wish their balancing team would be as good as production team

[@Kristian818]

Riot has a video detailing how this ceremony was made and some of the steps (and issues) they had to go through - it's called "10 Months, 10 Minutes | Worlds 2019 Opening Ceremony". It's quite amazing to see some of the tech they use (a hologram projection technology made for 360 viewing). Getting to understand their mindset in it all and see their preparations of the show, gives a whole new appreciation of just how much work goes into their opening ceremonies. I can definitely recommend watching that video, although fair warning, they do spoil/reference things from earlier opening ceremonies (specifically 2017 and 2018 which both involved more tech than for example 2014's opening ceremony).

[@4lbfer]

2022 was amazing too, specially Jackson Wang's performance. League world is my favorite time of the year, the hype is truly real and last year was INSANE!

[@GOTGames]

Oh wow he performed?? Definitely checking that out 💯💯

[@joydeepsinha5463]

Jackson wang 😱

[@azrael7582]

2019 is one of the best Opening Ceremonys that is out there. for the AR (Augmented Reality) assets, they had a screen under the main screen above. it should be after 2015 every year one Ceremony You need to check out the 2021 Ceremony, you would totally love it, as a hint, Arcane got Released around the World Championship :P

[@hipposheep]

It's not AR. What they did in 2017 and 2018 with the dragon and K/DA was AR. This ceremony used hologram technology so that a live audience would be able to see the same things in person rather than on a screen.

[@lucasloponi626]

Já meti um titulo fake e comentei: Opening Ceremony CBLoL 2015 | Allianz Parque

[@azrael7582]

@@hipposheep oh right, i somehow mixed that up with AR

[@PepperPlaysStuffs]

2021 was fantastic since they had to do it all online due to covid restrictions still being in place.

[@Daniilloveminecraft]

Next big league tournament is in London, I think May 2nd, tickets on sale. Probably won't have a large opening ceremony, but will help to get the atmosphere. Good luck!

[@revecolis]

It's always so refreshing watch your natural and excited reactions, thanks for the new video!

[@GOTGames]

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[@FoxyOnyxSheep]

OMG LUKE, you are doing all the best reactions today!

[@GOTGames]

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[@sparemobius7430]

5:00 nah you got it, that is Ekko, it is just his True Damage (I think) skin, another of the skinlines similar to K/DA where it is in a musical group, True Damage is more hip hop. There is also Pentakill, the metal band.

[@autisonm]

You should react to the full 2018 World Championship Opening Ceremony. It has an animation that is paying tribute to all 7 prior championships and marked a massive point in time where the once dominant Korean teams had finally been ousted from any chance at getting the World Cup. There was a ton of hype and build up because it was a very wild tournament with NA even making it to the semi-finals which is the furthest an NA team has gotten in 7 years I think.

[@Sabbely87]

this! with rise in the end and the podest floating was amazing!

[@Katerflori]

Yes PLEASE do all opening ceremonies! They are all one of a kind. Season 1 was 2011 I think so, you've got everything from there too now!

[@PyroMaestros]

If you want more, there is an hour long making of this Opening Ceremony, really well made.

[@faustinnette]

2019 Opening Ceremony is the best one ! It was in Paris : Team FPX (China) versus G2 (European team, hence the roars from the crowd). If I remember correctly, GIANTS by True Damage (the song with Ekko, Senna, Quiyana, Akali and Yasuo) the song had not been released before and was heard live for the first time ! We can see elements from the music video but also from the special "True Damage" skins. Like the Louis Vuitton outfit of Qiyana (the big cercle on scene, it's her weapon designed by Louis Vuitton). You absolutely must see the RIOT video which retraces the organization of these Worlds ... it's just mindblowing and gives a different appreciation of the show.

[@TravisHLane]

Part of the reason the crowd was soo hyped for this opening ceremony was that one of the teams was G2 which was one of the European representatives. So they were playing for the home crowd.

[@Alex_Isshin]

The next song i highly recommed to check from League of Legends is "Burn it all down" Worlds 2021 - one of the most incredible anime-style animation and music development. Enjoy the ride!

[@SentaAmaris]

🎉 Finally! Now I can't wait for your reactions of every single one. I wish I could go see them live

[@jokerisback711]

Hearing the crowd going loud to that tornado was amazing!

[@thomassteigerwald3329]

Eventually you gotta watch the opening ceremony for 2022! The visuals were absolutely nuts.

[@davidjinek1468]

10 Months, 10 Minutes League of Legends, nice video about this event

[@BalzamonEU]

Been there, it was a great show. Loved it a lot - especially since everything you can see in the video the audience was able to see too!

[@biancaman4930]

amazing reaction man, at every lol cinematic/video/show etc. Loved it! So much passion

[@donkey1158]

i love how you said its absolutely amazing and you still didnt see much of it then the effects come :) and i agree the music is epic

[@Doctor_Yiggles]

*Recommendation* : Nier Automata - "Weight of the World" which a song from the game which came out before the anime.

[@foreverafk5255]

Yes please

[@Demahom-1412]

They release a behind the scenes for this opening ceremony called 10 months 10 minutes on youtube, insane work by Riot

[@TheAyme83]

As french, this ceremony is one of my favorite, but none never would beat Legends never dies song in the worlds in China, in 2017. I was literally shocked.

[@ricshawsorin5464]

For reference, when you asked about the fan favorites, that was G2 one of the greatest European League of Legends teams to run the gambit and this event took place in Paris. So yeah, they were on their home field.

[@lolfreedom6254]

I love that you picked out *fan favorite* it was the 2nd year in a row where an EU team made the finals, and this was hosted in paris

[@Drake844221]

The one you really need to watch is the 2021 opening ceremony! That one is unbelievable how hard they went on that one! But, aside from that, I'm going to keep suggesting you watch the League of Legends video Phoenix. You actually get a little bit of the song in this one, where it is in the section that has the lines "So what'cha gonna do now? It's your reflection looking back to pull you down." It is just amazing, and powerful - hitting a lot of notes of pushing through and not letting defeat destroy you. I feel like that whole vibe of "overcoming adversity" is one of Riot's big selling points with a lot of the videos, whether it is about characters within the world or about the people playing the game.

[@OttiTheStrange]

Love the usage of the mesh LED here. (That's how they do the effects on the stage in between the people) It's no after effects, it's visible for the live audience as well. It's a mesh of LED-lights that is partly transparent, so you can see the choreographie as well as the videos that continue on the top LED-wall. So you can combine reality with video art - it's a prime example of how to use this technology.

[@ammasirl425]

Yes we want more opening ceremony reaction ❤❤

[@MrCoolAttitude]

2019 was the best fking opening. No other years reaches this level of epicness.

[@speedcuber8037]

Finally it is here!🎉 Waiting to another year opening ceremony reactions

[@VadBlackwood]

Wow, this is such a celebration! I'm not into League, but this just feels so good!

[@PetrlpCZ]

You should watch: Kin of the Stained Blade | Spirit Blossom 2020 Cinematic - League of Legends its like 10 minut of arcane but in different region :)

[@RtfanartLOL]

For a good 5 or 6 years now we have League of Legends Worlds adventure shows that always happen around October/November. Both these Worlds shows, both the CBLOL (League of Legends Brazilian Championship. for you who like to react to things from Brazil) are the best that LOL can offer when it comes to opening shows for the finals. 🇧🇷

[@namphan4060]

We've been waiting for this reaction ! The hype from these events is amazing. The 2019 was the best one that riot ever made in my opinion. There are world openings every year so if you can go ahead and react to them, that would be great. I recommend the 2018 and 2021 ones.

[@kordi1792]

I regularly re-watch the cinematics, opening ceremonies, etc. They ALWAYS bring tears in my eyes. The emotions of being there must be 10x stronger!

[@-TheMrNegative-]

You should really react to the Star Guardians cinematics, I consider that line to be the best line of skins in the game and they have a really interesting lore, I think you'd like them.

[@greatmental]

MSI 2023 is coming to london in exactly 1 month, I suggest you actually come to the event finals and do a live reaction. By far this is the best esports event out there, MSI and Worlds are international tournaments, MSI is mid season invitational held at the middle of the year, and Worlds is the world finals champions (what you just saw) which is held in november-december. Both are luxurious events bringing the best teams from around the world who won their respective regions to compete for one tournament. The 2019 finals was between G2 (the best team the west ever produced) vs Chinas FPX. G2 won MSI that specific year and was favorites for the world championship as well, only they got 3-0'd gigachads. Of course it was on european soil so the crowd was amazing. G2 is the first western team to qualify for MSI 2023 as well btw :) And are heavily favorited for best western team this year as well. Worlds 2022 broke a record with 5.1 million concurrent viewers. P.S You might see Faker :) And now do a reaction to Take Over!

[@karolp8435]

Whenever I watch this ceremony I get so emotional and i literally have tears in my eyes because of the G2 story behind it.... the team closest to THE Golden Road in League failed in their very last match, Europe didn't make it that far ever since..

[@aryawankhede5461]

i was crying with you my man

[@rioz886]

I dunno if someone already said this but, that trophy, is the one and only trophy of League of Legends World Cup. Every year a new team or the defending champion gets to keep that trophy, so that trophy has a lot of history

[@ShiroiYomu]

Yup and they progressively carve the names of the teams and the year they won in. It definitely looks like they did not mean for it to last that long because it's starting to run out of space

[@launchedplane3632]

You should watch all the opening ceremonies. I really like 2017, '18, and '22.

[@TimaeusShinryu]

Which year was the KDA live performance one? Cuz hes gotta see that one!

[@DoMar1337]

2018 was the good one and 2020 the bad one(because of covid)^^

[@moveblom]

This song came out with a music video before this tournament started. The 3 pro players in the video coincidentally represented 3 of the top 4 teams in the finals and the song name is coincidentally the 4th team, Fun Plus Phoenix (FPX), who, btw, WON that year! Foreshadowing much xD

[@tawa7546]

There is a Behind the Scenes video for this called "10 months in 10 minutes", you should definitely check it out, you will learn more of how they made thus epicness come to life! Great reaction, keep up the good work!

[@Flash33c]

I've only been to 1 lol esports event, the very first MSI in Tallahassee Florida, and it was really enjoyable. While not every opening ceremony is fantastic I find that overall they have more hits than misses.

[@athanasiosdemertzis8847]

Sooo, after this Ceremony, Luke is still not ready for the K/DA one. Was it the 2016 one?!? Or was that the drake one?!? Yes, the people there were able to see everything as well. There is a video in the official channel with how they were able to pull it off. Btw, Luke has not reacted to "Phoenix" yet. Something else to add in your backlog, Luke. Check out the trailers for "Legends of Runeterra". They were created to promote the card game but it showcases some characters(which some are fan favorites) from respective regions of this world.

[@EddyParera123]

The dragon one was 2017 with Against the Current - Legends Never Die. And I believe 2016 was Ignite by Zedd

[@rk13567]

The True Damage and Phoenix performances were just absurdly amazing

[@aubreymclean7712]

Watch the 2017 Grand Final performance with Legends Never Die. That was one incredible stunt they pulled.

[@AngelDeen29]

I love that you start to check out the Opening ceremonys! League of Legends just know, how to make it soooo damn well!!. The first opening ceremony i ever saw was the one of 2017. And it is still my favourite. Just because of the stage ;D I hope you will check that out aswell ! :)

[@androgamer750]

10 minutes show was making from 10 month before the tournament begin they just thinking so hard to what will they make in the opening ceremony, appreciate for them 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@keyronkathrynekathrynkeyron]

And here we go the best opening ever

[@martinvaclavik3393]

before you continue with the next ones, go a step back and react to the 2018 opening ceremony, it's where this type of amazing epicness started! ♥

[@kopkas11]

So, when you watch 2022 one, make sure to watch even the player introduction and promotion video for finals : ONE & ONLY CHAMPION | T1 vs DRX | Worlds 2022 Finals . it will blow your mind off

[@bertijnpauwels1382]

Many people find this edition the best, but I always get the most chills from the 2018 edition!

[@elkaidred0512]

If you're planning to go to one of these , 2023 is a good year because Riot themselves stated that the budget for this year WILL BE BEYOND ANYTHING THEY HAVE EVER DONE IN THE PAST, because all ready, the competitive stage for this year's League of Legends pro play has so many WORLD CLASS level Teams that will later clash internationally which will provide them with incredible stories and new songs to work on.

[@masonfletcher2314]

If you watch the 2022 one, try to find the one where they introduced the teams/players it was in America, so it's in english

[@simotatchibana4371]

Opening ceremony 2018 please 🥺 KDA pop star ❤

[@keagonostler4931]

React to the 2022 opening as well! This one is fantastic but I personally thought the visuals in 2022 were even better!

[@LoLInvocado]

Omg i've watched this ceremony over 100 times... and everytime a I cry, it's so amazing! ❤ Hope you react to Star Guardian anytime

[@RtfanartLOL]

As aberturas do Words são maravilhosas ❤, As Aberturas do CBLOL 🇧🇷 também são épicas

[@Threaxe]

EXATAMENTE!!! Depois que uma parte do CBLOL foi pra produção global, só melhoraram

[@Slippy6582]

If nobody said or wrote it before... I was there and you could see everything in the audience... The way they did it was with very thin "tarpaulins" (hope thats the right word) one in front of the stage and one on the back of the stage and they projected the images on it... It looked damn real and awesome, not just on screen, but also in the audience live! Riot is not messing around...

[@renehoyvik]

Seriously, go to the O2 worlds event this year. Don't bother trying to get public tickets, they'll be sold out. Contact Riot and get a press ticket! They love reactors and i'm sure they'd love to have you there just to talk about your experience being there.

[@lavatorch]

I think the most ironic thing about this worlds was that the worlds song was phoenix, and the winners ended up being FPX, (Fun plus Phoenix), which to a lot of NA viewers was a surprise because it was a team from china that didn't get much attention in the Worlds storyline. But they had dominated in the LPL so it really shouldn't have been a surprise.

[@anthonyramoss.a.2416]

this is still my favorite opening ceremony

[@rosdragneel220]

These actually were holograms projected on almost transparent screen so what u watched was not digitally edited its all live what PPL saw there😊 U need watch all opening ceremonies they are good experience u won't regret it

[@santocraft2380]

You should react to all the opening ceremonies of each world cup, starting from 2014!

[@LoLGamer-se1sz]

I hope you're still willing to do the 2019 Worlds song Phoenix, which was the 3rd song. It has a good cinematic as well. Though it's not the BIG 1 as Worlds. MSI 'Mid-Season-Invitational' is held in the United Kingdom this year, it's where all the best teams get to face-off before going back to their own regions again.

[@Chad_Maximus]

Check out 2022 Opening Ceremony, the AR was jaw dropping

[@lsmagics8419]

This is the most memorable event for me, it happened in France and i'm pretty mad that I didn't go at this time...

[@sidersi7572]

I was there this year it really was a good show really nice experience

[@xDarkSpotx]

I was there in 2019 !! but for the Quarter-finals in Madrid. It was epic !! FNATIC, everyone chanting BWIPO hehe

[@Kiiiiwiiiiii]

hands down for the best reaction ever to this opening ceremony,the fact that you had tears in your eyes,instand like and subscribe

[@pukguy2]

yeap that is EKKO! talking about time, rewinds etc

[@zarkplaysgames]

Its ok dude....we don't know why we are crying....just accept it....we are crying together...

[@HoMpoX]

You should do the live performance in order of year, then you can also see how it evolves and get better!

[@ivostefanoperezatencio4229]

It'd be awesome to see you react to all the Opening Ceremonies but sadly it doesn't get any better than this as life performances. In 2020 the ceremony wasn't too much of a big deal because of the quarantine. It's not bad but it isn't at the level of the rest. Even there's a part where all the people laughed at it because of how bad it was (you'll figure what it was when you see it xD). The 2021 one was fire but it wasn't a live performance and the 2022 one was actualy quite good but beacuse of the songs that were used it felt like there was something missing. Although, the 2017 and 2018 are really good and you should definitely check them. Before that the Opening Ceremonies weren't so produced so there's not much to see there. I sugest you watch them cronologicaly, but noone it's gonna complain if you skip 2020's one. xD

[@bynflew8552]

This years worlds will be held in South Korea and i'm happy to say that i'll be there during worlds so i can finally go to a worlds finals for the first time! I dont care if my team makes it to the finals or not but i'll be there anyways

[@3eclipse]

it's not digital, it's actual holographic technology on stage, everyone was able to see it

[@linnoff]

You've gotta start into the Against the Current rabbit hole. Their lead singer, Chrissy, did Phoenix here, They also previously did Legends Never Die for 2017. They've done a bunch of amazing stuff including a collab with Taka of One OK Rock. But to complete their videos with League, I'd suggest checking out LEC and Against the Current's "Wildfire".

[@LadyGenovefa]

the guy has to watch the pentakill 3 concert xD

[@LukeTWOG]

Did he see phoenix and the other cinematics?

[@GiselaMisa]

You must see the presentation of the 10 years of league f legend.... :D

[@jainaproudgurl7489]

If you really, REALLY want to understand the game and this opening ceremony, there's actually two videos on youtube that are really good. League of Legends: Origins which covers the early days of League of Legends and how they came about as a company and dealt with issues, and then "10 Months, 10 minutes" which covers this specific opening ceremony and how much work went into making it happen. I definitely recommend watching both, even if its just privately. Origins is like a full hour and a half in length, and 10 months 10 minutes is around 25 minutes.

[@TheoGo_SSJ]

Hello from France 🧡

[@tommyorieng316]

I have been to 1 event, and it was amazing :) i once played for Copenhagen Wolf in LOL :)

[@matthewphoenix6372]

I remember a League youtuber once saying that Riot games want to produce more than just games or songs or tv shows, they want to produce culture. Not sure if he was quoting someone else but that always stuck with me.

[@Mirikal]

Keep in mind that there are more viewers for the LOL World Chamionship Finals than the American Superbowl. Also, when you reach the "end" of hearing every epic Riot produced songs, then you get to step into the world of the mashups, which are well regarded even by Riot and the song writers.

[@zerodawn09]

the first opening they did was 2014. thats your start point. there was 2 worlds before that but they were very small spots and they didnt do anything like this.

[@kcinder9402]

unforgettable, 2019, the theme song is Phoenix, and guess which team wins it ? yep FunPlusPhoenix, what a time to be alive, so epic !

[@jazzlesoulfade2963]

Yes all of them

[@pukguy2]

went to one of them in UK,LONDON wembly stadium

[@rasmusnielsen5163]

Check out Kin of the Stained Blade soon!

[@RtfanartLOL]

You already watched some opening shows of League of Legends championships. Watch the opening ceremonies of the CBLOL (League of Legends Brazilian Championship) final

[@wesleyvieira3775]

you should watch CBLOL's opening ceremony I personally recomend 2017 (or even 2021) just to start your saga it's pretty awesome as well and I think you would love it

[@wesleyvieira3775]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJm2h2dnqrpgq5o this is the 2021 one

[@ricshawsorin5464]

I feel like we should keep the LoL hype train going and suggest you take it back to the 2013 LoL Worlds Opening Ceremony. Honestly one of the best ones they did back before they got holo tech involved and as it's 100% owned by Riot, they don't have to copyright the video so you'll have no issues uploading it.

[@treik1773]

you should watch League of Legends Spirit Blossoms cinematics The Path, An Ionian Myth Kin of the Stained Blade The two of them tells about two brothers of Ionia, the two cinematics combine is like an episde of 20min, it's so amazing