Stromae, Pomme - Ma Meilleure Ennemie / Jinx/Powder & Ekko / 4K

[@Littlechonch]

I can’t begin to explain the level of sadness I got watching this scene for even the first time. I knew Ekko would go back, and I wished so much that the Jinx we know could have had this sort of life. I feel like part of me waited every episode since S1E3 for Powder to come back, and only getting a taste of it before losing it was so depressing

[@hernanesvirgilio143]

I understand you man😓

[@owaimazam8237]

Us bro Us

[@Arachnid-scribe]

Feelsbadman

[@michelrodveiga]

That’s true…. But I invite u all to watch the first S1 episode and the last S2 episode. Where Powder (S1:1) says she wanna fly in those airship and in the last episode (S2) there is an airship departure…..

[@arjunmurali1435]

The only things which lightens my heart is knowing that Powder is happy in an alternate timeline

[@cyberlobster]

Ekko's arc was absolutely the saddest and most tragic of all characters. Zapped to a perfect dimension where the world was ideal, but still willed his way back to his own reality because he was so selfless and wanted to do right by his people, even if it meant his own happiness. Truly the greatest hero of the series.

[@Ryan-Sushi]

Not total perfection, you forgot Vi death in it

[@RikoAya]

@@Ryan-Sushi but im glad vi is dead

[@RikoAya]

I prefer jinx happines than hers :(

[@l1ghtg4mes99]

I swear you're so right, this episode broke me more than any other. Cried so much over what could've been and how both of them deserved this (specially jinx, she's my favourite character)

[@ermeack]

**Spoiler alerts**​ @@l1ghtg4mes99 It’s not entirely tragic. The alternate universe helped Ekko realize that Powder is still Powder, and Jinx is merely a product of her circumstances. Before this episode, Ekko had completely given up on Powder, truly believing that only Jinx remained. However, witnessing this alternate reality reignited his hope and determination to help his Powder return from her state as Jinx. In the alternate reality, Powder lives a peaceful and fulfilling life, but Ekko recognizes the incredible genius she possesses. He encourages her to embrace her creativity while feeling a strong urge to return to his own reality and help his Powder. And he does exactly that. In the end helped both reality Powders to better themselves. Jinx, on the other hand, had convinced herself that there was no "good" version of her, but Ekko’s experience proves otherwise. He guides her to realize that her identity isn’t as black and white as she believed. It’s a bit unfortunate we didn’t get to see more of Ekko bonding with Jinx and preparing for the final showdown during the battle of Piltover. I also believe that Ekko succeeded in bringing Powder back. There’s a significant parallel: Powder metaphorically ‘drowned’ with Silco’s influence, leaving only Jinx behind. However, in the final episode, Jinx’s sacrifice suggests that Powder is revived. This idea is reinforced by multiple parallels between the first and last episodes. For example, in the first episode, Powder mentions that one day she’ll ride a zeppelin. In the final episode, we see a zeppelin leaving, flying in the same way it did in the beginning. This symmetry suggests that Powder survived and, in a way, fulfilled her earlier words.

[@noaht08]

Every couple of days when I think I've recovered and can be happy again, this scene shows up on my feed on youtube or ig or tiktok and breaks me again

[@geniusn8343]

Same

[@Iamnatureawake]

man I guess Iove pain. cause here I am! looking it up!

[@Kuchiki_byakuya_01]

Come again

[@noaht08]

@@Kuchiki_byakuya_01 NOOOOOO

[@Kuchiki_byakuya_01]

@@noaht08 haha....

[@migv_8518]

Just by looking at Ekko's eyes, I felt his disbelief, sorrow, and gratitude throughout this episode especially in this moment. The way arcane animated conflicting powerful emotions in all of its characters is truly unforgettable.

[@aldhairmedico9408]

thisssss non verbal language and the voice actor are on point

[@WhoAmI-tr5me]

I've so rarely seen love depicted so well on tv before. The searching eyes, the pull, the tentativeness, it's all so sweet and nicely done. Truly feels like young love

[@SteffmeisterDK]

I dont know what hit me the hardest. The happy version of Powder dancing, or her two big bros, now adults, proudly watching over their little sister growing up. Oh, what could have been...

[@Kwadratura]

But VI died

[@helojoeywala6622]

​@@Kwadratura Worth

[@theboogie1460]

@@helojoeywala6622totes worth

[@alegend4evr]

Saddest part, Vi was always sacrificing to keep Powder happy, never knowing that her death is one of the only ways Powder would ever scrape a level of happiness she wished for her.

[@p1xelplayer1]

​@@Kwadratura "where there is death, there will always be death" - Griffin from MiB 3

[@BlurbFish]

The shot at 0:11 seems like a callback to S1E4 when the firelights attack Silco's airship. In the original timeline, that's when we (and possibly also Ekko) first see adult Jinx, we get a shot of her boots as she's treading across a smoky deck. Here in this timeline, it's again her boots as she's moving across a smoky dancefloor.

[@pjvvvvv]

That and also the animation dropping to 4 frames per second during their dance, which is the same as ekko and jinx's fight in season 1 episode 7. Their dance of death in s1e7 was 4 fps, their dance of life in s2e7 was also 4 fps. Fortiche (the animation studio) has an amazing eye for detail, and sometimes it leaves us feeling very melancholy.

[@cottag.3]

wow nice catch

[@HeloisGevit]

​@@pjvvvvvAnd Ekko can rewind time 4s

[@adriankorndogs5401]

bruh its just the bridge scene... Same boots entrance and fps

[@MajorJJH]

This episode broke me. It's heartbreaking to see what could have been - for a pair of animated characters in a TV show based on a video game!!! Its absurd! I want a whole show with these two, or those two, or ... Arrgh!

[@kucerys1842]

Ever seen Cyberpunk Edgerunners? It’s as great as Arcane

[@pants1359]

@@kucerys1842i dont think its quite as good as arcane season one. Like season two, cyberpunk has some pacing issues. But it is still definitely worth watching and the only other rly good video game adaptation imo

[@ZonaiHero-ul5nm]

Yeah but “I really want to stay at your house” is just as sad.

[@daniel_tenner]

It's the answer to "What could have been"... except instead of "I want you to hurt like you hurt me today" it's "I want you to love like I love you today". This series truly is perfect.

[@zeedom5848]

@@pants1359 wtf are u talking about arcane has a special place in my heart but edgerunners definitely has an EDGE over arcane (:D)

[@necrohno]

the drop in frames per second to match how far back ekko's time travel abililty can go is so dope

[@TheLafain]

elaborate. He can go back 4 seconds. The skips in frame are maximum 300 ms

[@ambrusmajor6149]

@@TheLafain Perhaps even 250ms...4 frames a second...4 seconds...4 frames a second...elaborating done

[@TheLafain]

@@ambrusmajor6149 Ok understand. its 4 Seconds and 4 Frames per Second here. The number 4 is equal; not the time between. because in this case he could skip 16 frames

[@necrohno]

@@ambrusmajor6149 thank you kind one

[@itsTrickyAF]

@@TheLafain I don't understand why you feel the need to be this anal retentive when you understood what he was saying...

[@Taker4476]

such a moving and emotional scene. It's rare that movies are shows are able to touch me on an emotional level like this. This show is such a masterpiece

[@escamunicha4276]

At first viewing I thought this scene was kinda corny but when you have finished the whole story you understand how brave it was for ekko to leave this all behind

[@RohaHusainow]

Yes, he could have stayed in this perfect universe, but he would have framed his Powder

[@henrym.1290]

interesting how distinct your first viewing was from mine lol, my first viewing I teared up

[@renekorda]

Anakin (yes, SW universe suddenly) should have been forced to see the scene to make wiser decisions throughout his life.

[@Bibounde]

This universe, as perfect as it seems, is meant to end up in desolation like every other universes/ timelines. Since the only one where Victor find the right rune for Jayce to defeat him is the main universe.

[@DanielNinkovic]

@@Bibounde in that universe they never get introduced to the arcane, given that we don't even see Jayce he might not even be in that universe

[@is_this_tutchy]

the fact that in this reality powder and ekko looking like the singers of the song is masterpiece

[@crisppxls]

The amount of emotion portrayed in the animation here is next level. Human artists, No AI.

[@thedudecalledalan9095]

Brother Ai will help animate a show that takes 3 years down to 1 year or 6 months

[@lincolnreinert1205]

​@@thedudecalledalan9095 All the Arcane staff are vehemently anti-AI and have created a masterpiece with a very peculiar art style, no LORA trash you train on it will ever be as good.

[@crisppxls]

@@thedudecalledalan9095 no thanks! If I want AI generated homogeneity I'll go to Instagram. If I want art I'll watch animation by Fortiche.

[@thedudecalledalan9095]

@lincolnreinert1205 of course not now But give it time, every company is going go use AI to some degree and 2d animated shows will be able to get pumped out faster

[@FrostbitexP]

@@thedudecalledalan9095 AI can only "help with the basic aspects however. Emotional scenes, intense action scenes with amazing corepgraphy, etc, will all have to be human made for numerous years. Or atleast until there's extremely indepth manually control of AI, to the same details as how 3D animators control rigs in 3D spaces Saving them the effort of having to draw things with every frame like in 2D. But AI use in animation and all of its various styles of animation will be extremely limited. The most common use case will be to use them to generate out of focus background characters walking, etc. But animation is such an iterative process, where directors can complain even about the movement of a pinky finger, that AI has no use in most large scale production even if it does improve. You simply dont have absolute control over every minute detail like you do when making it by hand. And correcting AI image generation by hand could by extremely tedious.

[@Rea1_SPRUNKI]

best moment

[@constant7523]

No

[@Flashbapt]

tellement raison best moment

[@dudeosdoesgaming]

stop makin me sad please

[@palapadadouwa807]

Clairement 😎🦋💚😙🙏💕💕💕

[@deskasandreas4504]

That scene is a masterpiece. From the rythm of Powders feet as she enters the scene, their first glance and so much more. No wonder people love this scene so much

[@ESTalesTyrone]

One of the best scenes I’ve ever seen

[@Hanibaltherogue]

a masterpiece in a masterpiece!

[@lequang9257]

tbh out of all 9 ep, i adore e7 the most. it has become a magical safeplace for me mostly because of this song and the sincere connection in this other universe :

[@nmj52]

It takes courage to leave hell and go to paradise; but, it takes much more than courage to leave paradise and return to hell. Ekko, THE SAVIOR!

[@greatsuino8452]

That’s the best moment of Arcane, truly a piece of pure art. Gold. Thank you.

[@DominationDom]

Arcane S2 Episode 7 and 8 called me single on so many levels. I just wanna dance with someone to this song 😭😭

[@manaspuranik8353]

Leaving all of this to go back to a world where he would have nothing except the responsibility on his shoulders to watch out for those he loves, with no recognition whatsoever is absolutely insane. Truly the boy saviour.

[@Bababababbaba1]

I don't know what's going on, but this music deeply moved me, a magnificent work of art,

[@CianMcsweeney]

That's Stromae for you, definitely recommend his other work

[@1dingerr]

Ekko (the guy) was transported to a parallel dimension where he is in a relationship with Powder (the girl). In his original dimension, she is an insane, unhappy person who destroys everything around her due to trauma throughout her life. Right after this dance, he has to return to his original dimension and leave this version of her behind.

[@Bababababbaba1]

@1dingerr like me

[@vince0wl]

My obsession with this scene and song is actually unhealthy, I keep coming back here just to get my heart broken all over again 😭

[@cuu899]

This scene is so blissfully beautiful and sad... but i just cant help but keep watching again and again, like i just wanna stuck in this blissful experience of a reality where they can be happy like this always... but also, it is the melancholy of ekko's main timeline reality that makes this scene even more cherished and prescious

[@darksaziow2039]

this show makes me feel a level of sadness i never felt before

[@anabrans2]

I think we will see more of them. Co-creator of Arcane confirmed that their story is worth exploring further. 😊

[@sekiro7397]

Probably in the way future, we will see the other regions most likely

[@Totoroo]

Who would pay for it though

[@julio1148]

I would love to, even if it’s a short story, But that quote is an opinion, not a confirmation or a promise

[@stanisawnowak8552]

​@@Totoroowhales that buy 500 $ faker skin

[@Totoroo]

@stanisawnowak8552 actually makes sense

[@kashishshrivastav7814]

they droped a 4 frames per second to represent 4sec time travel the true form of art ever witnessed

[@AlexTheFourth]

Four!

[@francoocicchetti_]

How much this scene impacted me is something incredible, an experience that I had never had in my life with any TV series, let alone an animated one. Ekko literally left behind a reality where everything was as he had dreamed it to return to his people and save the town, but with a Jinx who could no longer return to being Powder, as the one who was with him in that reality.

[@Danthrax81]

My god she's so lovely in this scene.

[@redsol3629]

The music is so ethereal with the overlapping faded voices. These two meeting each other, lost in time.

[@beirdo102]

Can't help but keep coming back here. It feels so great

[@niety5914]

Im such a big fan of Pomme and to a lesser extent Stromae and so not only seeing a collaboration between them but also for one of my favourite shows, it is amazing.

[@mirainokiokuha]

cried my eyes out watching that for the first time, and now I can't not get emotional hearing this song

[@nadavavnon8562]

The moves on powder And the facial expressions of the two This is so well done ❤

[@DashingSteel]

What is also important to remember is that Our Ekko was inside of this timeline's Ekko's body. Ekko might have sacrificed his own happiness but he also gave this Ekko his life back when he left. And he gave Powder the push she actually needed to shine and become a true scientist. Ekko wasn't as much sacrificing something he could have as much as he was giving these versions of Ekko and Pow-Pow a nudge to live up to their utmost potential. Ekko saved them too. He saved EVERYBODY.

[@ovandoalegriavaleria5235]

Que obra de arte la verdad se merece un oscar minimo estar dominado al oscar porque te hace sentir muchas emociones esta serie y la musica no se diga mas

[@Authlantech]

Love this music and episode❤. It's heartbreaking to see what could have been instead of what have been

[@jimfox3709]

What a creation 🔥🔥🔥 What a masterpiece 👌👌👌

[@feiht5487]

i cried watching this,there's something about it that touches your soul...

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Merci du partage! Super graphismes! Vraiment génial! Jolie musique aussi! Stéph.

[@potatopouf]

i watched arcane for the first time a few days ago... amazing show. one of the best honestly. and ever since me feed has mostly been arcane lol and i am not complaining. i need to rewatch it still tho, but i wish i could go back in time before watching it cause holy shit its so good

[@jadeperacchia3386]

thank u, i can cry in 4k too now

[@TheLaw267]

this is such a good lesson for life when everything is shit remember in another life you are doing better so whats keeping you from doing better in this life?

[@epicgamer5231]

Often times the tools for our happiness is right in front of us all we have to do is take the first steps

[@sleevman]

cringe

[@epicgamer5231]

@@sleevman one day it'll click In ur head that you can live a life where you feel good about who you can be

[@lala_blt31]

I can't, it literally breaks my heart every time I watch an edit about ekko and jink or when I listen to ma meilleur ennemie (I can slay because I'm french and I truly understand the lyrics 😝) I wished we had the same ekko x jinx in the other world but it wouldn't have been so heartbreaking and intense 💔💔

[@doogaminyu]

Every Ma Meillure Ennemie video has never left my recommended and I’m not complaining

[@iambrittanyspierce]

Dude this scene is gorgeous.

[@mertcanozay6287]

I can't get over it :')

[@samt1903]

As long as there are those who remember what was, there will always be those who are unable to accept what can be 😢

[@woahisthisevenokay]

they deserve the world man.. my heart.. at first it was edgerunners now this QQ

[@SouthernIg]

Didn't realize how lovely Jinx could be till this episode.

[@muhammedirfans4412]

He left Heaven to save his universe , its the toughest for him rather than Jayce who had everything and felt hell for the first time . The Real Boy saviour Ekko

[@Existentialkev]

Heaven without Vi?

I love this scene!!

[@paradigm2266]

This reminded me how many missed experiences like this I had growing up. I cant imagine how hard it would have been for Ekko given the circumstances.

[@EliPettitt-o5m]

this is probably the best song in s2 of the show, it just captures it all.

[@neah9060]

What is sad in this episode is how it make you realize how Vi's death would have brought happiness to everyone else

[@misaelgomezcruz]

Nah, it was because Bander and his friend could forgive each other.

[@Artmazi]

This episode realy made me happy but also broke me at the same time, thank you riot games for letting us witness such a masterpiece

[@TeeEnjoyer]

this show straightup playing with my feelings

[@anastacia_ms]

Everyone involved in the creation of Arcane is a REAL artist

[@BIueharvest]

I love how the shot of Powders entrance mirrors Jinx's from season 1

[@Sharpypus]

I don't understand why, but recent animation really hits me in the feels so damn hard... First Edgerunners and now Arcane, seriously powerful pieces of art. Amazing.

[@DidntPassCaptcha]

The second series that I will never recover from...

[@JabamiLain]

What's the first one ?

[@andresordonez1030]

I assume other one is cyberpunk

[@pumacaine]

Ma Meilleure Ennemie (English Translation) I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you [Verse 1: Stromae] You're the best thing to ever happen to me But also the worst thing to ever happen to me On that day when I met you, maybe I would rather That it never happened to me (To me) The worst of all blessings The best of all cursеs I should stray away from you But as the saying goes "Bettеr than alone, is to be in bad company" [Pre-Chorus: Stromae, Stromae & Pomme, Pomme] You know what they say Stay close to your dearest friends But also Even closer to your adversaries [Chorus: Stromae & Pomme] But my best enemy is you Flee from me, the worst is you and I But if you keep searching for my voice Forget me, the worst is you and I See upcoming pop shows Get tickets for your favorite artists You might also like [Verse 2: Pomme] Why does hearing your name hurt me When it hides right there in the vicinity? What kind of emotion, is it hatred Or pure sweetness when I hear your name? [Pre-Chorus: Pomme] I had told you, not to keep looking behind Your past will follow you and wage war on you [Chorus: Stromae & Pomme] But my best enemy is you Flee from me, the worst is you and I But my best enemy is you Flee from me, the worst is you and I [Outro] I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you

[@orbenlulu2638]

its funny how my favourite scene from each season contains jinx and ekko, their fight and this

[@scribeofrebirth1431]

I love how the dance is slowed down to four frames per second as a callout to Ekko’s four second time jump limit.

[@dashman8499]

The lyrics make this whole sequence even more powerful.

[@nickname01111]

This was enough to make me cry man

[@roykirk8350]

The song fits so well with there story

[@wu_SER1]

The song was made for the show

[@christineschembri3514]

So, hooked on this tune ❤

[@DEADLYHOOD]

I’m surprised at the # of ppl who didn’t assume Powder knew Ekko was from another universe. I thought the scene were Ekko n the professor first show Powder the hex shards and have a talk with her was them coming clean about who they really were. I watched this episode watching them fall in love with each other knowing Ekko had to leave. The scenes make so much more sense that way. The way Powder looks at Ekko when he’s painting the monkeys, the fact that none of Ekko’s notes about hex tech are hidden away and she ends up reading them, Ekko being so shocked at Pwder holding his hand during the dance, the conversation on the roof where Ekko talks about his universe’s undercity and Powder/Jinx, Powder being fine at first with her supposed bf rejecting a kiss, Ekko asking if they could kiss like it’s the first time, Powder letting out a sigh of relief when alternate universe Ekko wakes up, Powder putting the necklace in the Vi shrine etc.

[@Hilal-ct3uh]

hey i actually didnt really understand the kissing like its the first time thing. why did he say that? they have never kissed eachother before so why? could you maybe explain?

[@Sara-safe33]

I'm crying..and I can't stop! 💙🛹

[@Nurugai_0]

This scene lives rent free in my heart

[@jaimee6672]

this scene will always be my favourite in arcane.

[@ericsito52]

Funny story: My girl introduced me to Arcane, I knew nothing about LoL or the show but I got obsessed immediately, she already watched first season before we knew each other, so she rewatched it with me and discovered season 2 together. When this scene came in we freaked out because Powder and Ekko look like our respective ex's and it felt so weird seeing them dance together, we were like "Yeah this is definitely another dimension" Lmao

[@ophiuchizeta856]

beautiful edit!

[@random_anime_comedy7440]

Love this song and arcane so much ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@alezz555]

la mejor escena😭💗💗

[@ashz143]

oh what they could’ve been.. this episode, this scene will never fail to make me cry

[@rymowykolega7951]

this hits home... hard...

[@Brooke-dy7gx]

I've actually never seen the show (a crime, I know - don't come for me) but this song had popped up for me and I felt weirdly nostalgic and felt like the melody was familiar to me. I can't place it and it seems the song was made for the show so I'm not sure why. It's a bittersweet and emotional one.

[@rosarosalamaravillosa]

es una cancion tan seductoramente triste, las voces por dioooos, el idioma la tonada, me enamora

[@JeRuJoHn1994]

For everyone saying that Ekko left heaven and went back to hell. I don't think that's necessarily how he fully felt. Yes he did find the jinx that he loved that wasn't crazy and n psychotic in this parallel universe. But he did belong to his own home universe and I think if we were in the same situation there would definitely be something off about deciding to stay in another universe that's not where we originally came from. And given that Ekko was hell bent on getting back to his home verse, It can be assumed that hi's priority in doing so held higher than his desire to stay in this parallel universe. Think of it as somebody who went on vacation and met this amazing person And they were perfect for each other that they hung out for one unforgettable night but obviously things couldn't work out because of the distance, they ended up parting ways.

[@gabrielperina5832]

after years since i lost her, today we recognize that we are each other's best enemy

[@OulyBa-n2o]

Le moment était tellement incroyable je voulais qu'il terminent ensemble

[@JM-jc8zd]

The song and the scene of ekko leaving, haunts me. It feels like i had rhe same story jn my past life

[@Angecristal742]

2:05 le regard plein d’amour

[@shimazu28]

I feel same what Ekko's feeling. So sad that can't even incarnate what we really want. At least we have what we want in parallel universe.😔

[@RubyGeeScuderia]

Heart shattered over and over and over and over

[@Hanibaltherogue]

In this scene she was the absolute most beautiful girl ever! She deserved it so much to be happy! I love this version of Powder!

[@acevergel1999]

1:22 the way Power Blush 😊

[@321-i2n]

This scene was animated at exactly 4 frames per second which is the exact number of frames Ekko can rewind..😭there is actually happiness in this show y'all.

[@leothebaddesigner3727]

I had a relationship like this , I was too young to try to love , and EVERYTHING ekko said in this scenes , I mean everthing , is what I wanted to say to her if time ever goes back to when we were still together.

[@yusufgul7514]

THE BEST SCENE EVER.

[@MatchaTheVibeking]

This is such a tiny detail but I love that the animators follow the "eyebrows should be siblings, not twins" rule.

[@obruxo.6816]

jinx good looking in both versions 😍

[@IsadoraBraggion]

I'm crying bro 😭😭😭😭😭💕💕💕

[@karannkarahan5306]

Jinx so cute 💙💖

[@АндрейПолныйулетыч]

Это прекрасно!😭

[@JrueKason]

Loved the content, keep it coming!

[@Interlued]

I haven't seen season 2 of arcane yet but i decided to spoil a bit but i have the urge to watch it 😭😭😭

[@Just-a-guy-179]

One of the most beautiful love songs ive ever heard and i dont even speak french

[@josephmendozajr8993]

One of my fave episodes , this one hit a nerve