Welcome to Zaun (from the series Arcane League of Legends)

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Song: Playground (from the series Arcane League of Legends)
Author: Bea Miller
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[@brianlimmy]

The song and scene tell you so much about Zaun and about the kids as well. How each of them react and behave differently as they walk through Zaun is such a subtle, yet brilliant way of establishing character personalities.

[@Nogu3]

Honestly as a lore nerd I loved the amount of shit in this series that was left for those who adore Runeterra. Freljordian helmets and arms, Krugs probably from Kumungu, Bilgewater gunpowder arms, and even in this scene you get to see two Ionains (possibly vastaya or the same species as the keeper of masks in LoR) strolling by. Sometimes it feels nuts to realise Zaun and Piltover takes place in the exact same world as Ionia, Targon and the other continents.

[@unstablebread]

I feel like this song is so underrated

[@lastprimaris7914]

Like the fact that they all keep powder in the middle to shield her from the rest of Zaun as best they can with Milo drifting off every once and a while showing how he doesn’t care about her as much as Claggor and Vi do

[@q.a.2875]

Yes, VI’s changes in expression, how the animation is able to capture the micro details. In the elevator her expression shows how she really feels entering zaun. As she exits she has to put on a tougher front. But you can still see what’s underneath if you look close enough. This series is too good ❤️

[@jimb0072]

Holy shit didnt even realize that

[@Tiparium_NMF]

My jaw genuinely dropped at the reveal of the undercity. I've never played League of Legends or really followed it in any capacity, so I don't know how well known it is. But I'm comfortable saying the reveal was absolutely masterful.

[@Undomaranel]

Honestly, all we've had is the lore and a steampunk aesthetic to the champs. If you know anything about Seraphine, you'll know she wasn't received well by us fans because she lacked any aesthetic to Piltover and her childhood from Zaun. We know the world because of the lore, we share memories of it through the champions. It is a master class of "show don't tell".

[@AdityaDendukuri]

Similar to how rapture was revealed in bio shock 1

[@fogz8537]

But Undercities are clichés, how could your jaw dropped ?

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

@@Undomaranel If Arcane ever introduces her, I already know they will improve her character...

[@hanabanana7041]

@@fogz8537 It may be a cliche but the directors and animators did such a good job they made it pretty unique. And it looks really cool.

[@thenihilanth3382]

I love how each of the kids have their own personality while walking in this scene Vi and Claggor almost with their head down, trying to keep a low profile, Vi feels More confident tho as she is the leader Powder not fully understanding her home, also she keeps even a lower profile knowing that she messed up. Mylo just doesn't care, even stealing some fruit, he truly believes that it's his home, his playground. Also I noticed how everyone has Powder walking kinda in the Middle, Vi and Claggor trying to protect her, Mylo being the one that is kinda "separated" from the group. Amazing how this show can tell us so Many things from them, Yet none of them spoke a single word in this scene.

[@bwingbwinggwiyomi]

Powder is quite anxious though, still being a very young child and all. Her eyes always quite shifty, not able to focus on one thing and in shock. Her body also quite reactive to the environment. Look at how she watched the rest of them jump from roof to roof.

[@look4thestarss]

I feel like Vi was a bit ashamed because of the look on her face and her putting on her hoodie. She also keeps her head down. Correct me if I’m wrong but Vi sometimes seem ashamed of being a Zaunite, part of the reason she wants better for Powder possibly

[@look4thestarss]

@@bwingbwinggwiyomi she’s quite timid in the scene. Like jumpy and all

[@aspieanarchist5439]

@@look4thestarss I mean there`s a reason Vi moves to Piltover later and becomes an Enforcer despite hating Enforcers at first.

[@look4thestarss]

@@aspieanarchist5439she lost her memory

[@SeyhawksNow]

Soundtrack: 10/10 Visual storytelling: 10/10 Voice cast: 10/10 Animation: 10/10 Character design: 10/10 Pacing: 10/10 This. Show. Fucking. Rules.

[@vice2versa]

And the dialogue, theres literally zero filler dialogue.

[@utisti4976]

Eh, the pacing could've been a lot better imo. Everything else is stellar.

[@soysource3218]

@@utisti4976 The pacing was perfect, wdym? Probably one of the best parts of the show along with the animation, writing and music.

[@AvangardaSRB]

This song really sets a mood for Zaun, its so well done

[@Slow_Internet]

You mean tone, it sets a tone which created a mood.

[@Slow_Internet]

Sorry i don't mean to be rude

[@yurckiy4097]

Too much bass, too much catchy vocals. It does not fit the atmosphere of a poor undercity at all.

[@goated-yt2370]

@@yurckiy4097 ok expert, tell me a song that could’ve been way better? And make an edit for this scene ok

[@goated-yt2370]

@@yurckiy4097 if by any chance it’s better I’ll gladly admit it, I’m not who gets butthurt over being proven wrong

[@estherkirakawaii]

When the line 'What brings you to the lost and found?' is sung, the camera pans to the Last Drop. Further showing the nature of it's owner Vander, and how all the kids were 'lost' (losing their parents) before being found (adopted) by Vander. Arcane continues to amaze to me the more I watch it.

[@SirPepa781]

I really like this scene, also I wish there was more episodes with this group of kids, they were my favorites. :(

[@mimibergeaux4713]

Rip clagger and Milo

[@angvish]

me too, I’ll always miss Milo and Claggor being with Vi and PowPow :(

[@neutralplayeroflol5722]

Well because this story aren't about those 2, its all about Jinx's secret past

[@unstablebread]

I still can't get over the fact that those two died like what a waste of such good characters ;(

[@thesauce1682]

@@unstablebread By their character design we can tell both are one of those disposable character for the main to develop. If they didn't die, jinx wouldn't have psychotic voices of them.

[@DarkHarlequin]

This is true cinematic skill. No naration, no clunky explainer, no manufactured flythrough. Just the kids coming back home, this scene and we know so much about Zaun! Masterful example of 'show don't tell!'

[@bushidotestu1997]

It’s stuff like this that makes me happy when people take the effort to do good world building

[@neutralplayeroflol5722]

You are correct, well this only 7% of Runterra's entirety

[@whatsthemeaningoflife1701]

@@neutralplayeroflol5722 Which makes me pretty hyped if Riot and Fortiche plan on making series about the other countries

[@neutralplayeroflol5722]

@@whatsthemeaningoflife1701 you want Vikings and eldritch horror, Frejlord gotcha. You want imperialism and equality, Noxus have it. Want pirates? Bilgewater we go

[@whatsthemeaningoflife1701]

@@neutralplayeroflol5722 OH HELLZ YEAH!!

[@yvanthepcgamer7993]

@@neutralplayeroflol5722 You want Ancient civilization? Shurima gotcha. You want the undead? Blessed Ilses gotcha.

[@ohyeahyeah1862]

*The face expression, the eyes movement and the blinks are so realistic. Easily the best anime series of all time.*

[@at4steforsolz]

I'm confused. Is arcane an anime or not?

[@Hantein]

@@at4steforsolz No.

[@guardianofstrategy2462]

Anime is short for animation as well in case you didn't know.

[@at4steforsolz]

@@guardianofstrategy2462 oh didn't know that. thanks

[@michaelkelley2727]

@@at4steforsolz more like anime-inspired, like avatar and teen titans (2003)

[@queendeborah14172]

This is the same world as Yasuo, Lissandra, Kog'Maw, and me and that's amazing. Runeterra never felt so alive and its thanks to this breathtaking series.

[@christopherjayjunio7444]

I thought Yasuo is from Ionia. Maybe I am wrong.

[@battlecubes4762]

@@christopherjayjunio7444 he said world. Ionia is apart of Runeterra, the world. Ionia is just a country/continent.

[@pranayravi9449]

@@christopherjayjunio7444 Hes trying to say its hard to believe in parallel to this story there are also samurais and space dragons existing in the same world.

[@bKLGsunny]

Aphelios Gaming

[@kartikmore4922]

Yeah... And Jhin too xD

[@joshkresnik6402]

An animated series based on a video game made exclusively for Netflix has no fucking business being so damn good. I have never loved any series as much as I love Arcane. Holy shit this is phenomenal, in every way imaginable, absolutely seamless

[@Hottabych.000]

Still, I want to correct you, Netflix did not create this series, it is there only as a platform

[@yryros2403]

1:03 the face of Claggor yells: No! Not today, nor ever!

[@jascrandom9855]

The fact that she was offering makes me wonder if they occasional or regurlarly serve minors.

[@jamesalbertrabor2035]

After ep 3, yeah he won't "ever".

[@jascrandom9855]

@Blustar_5 If its anything like the Favelas, then it most certainly happens. In fact, i i have theorized that Vi was a client in that place already by this scene.

[@jaiden8529]

@@jascrandom9855 Your theory doesn't make any sense but ok lol

[@jascrandom9855]

@@jaiden8529 It does when you really think about it.

[@fatburner5278]

I love how they captured the dystopian nature of Zaun. Both the song and scene just fit so well.

[@Gaos031]

Funny, because that "dystopia" is the reality that most of the world lives, in the so-called third world countries

[@lostboy3476]

This scene is literally perfect. This was the moment when i felt this show is gonna be a masterpiece

[@xarmanhsh2981]

i am crying just thinking of how good it was

[@q.a.2875]

Yes, VI’s changes in expression, how the animation is able to capture the micro details. In the elevator her expression shows how she really feels entering zaun. As she exits she has to put on a tougher front. But you can still see what’s underneath if you look close enough. This series is too good ❤️

[@TheLegodude102]

what I like is how the undergrounds introduction while its under the influence of Vander is completely different during the time skips introduction, as it truly becomes the nation of zaun when introduced under silkos control.

[@Ana-zs5pm]

I LOVE THAT

[@arterdrawer9480]

1:02 can we just appreciate how cute claggor's raction to the gremlin prosti here? 😂😂😂

[@arterdrawer9480]

@Blustar_5 that was a yordle!? 🤪 Daaaaaang

[@karolinakuc4783]

@@arterdrawer9480 Female yordles have pointy ears and are small. Heimer is also a yordle.

[@izabellasqueeks14]

I don't understand your reaction😕

[@burnout02urza]

"Welcome to Zaun" "NOW GIVE US YOUR WALLET"

[@kittygirl0872]

"Make me"

[@tallguy779]

Yeah, gotta watch out for those street thieves.

[@mythmakergwen]

Give us your gold.

[@subzerogamer]

​​@@tallguy779 0:35 lol 😂As soon as he arrived, he left stealing

[@neekoixtali2414]

I'M ADDICTED TO THIS SCENEEE i saw this for the first time and almost HYPErventilated

[@curtandrewsjr.8163]

Well, I’ll tell you what… the first sentence of lyrics (“Who told you what was down here?”) slowly descending to the root note G definitely fits with the kids descending the elevator into the underworld. I like it!

[@thundergaming155]

this honestly fits the gothic steampunky feeling of zaun.

[@johng7003]

If they ever go to other regions/countries/continents of Runeterra, I would really love a similar introduction with a "Playground" like song for Bilgewater, since this land is equally as sketchy and dangerous as Zaun.

[@raradinevali]

The first time me and my sis watched the scene we were literally like “WOAH..”

[@Dani_1012]

This became my favorite scene from the series the minute I watched it, and I still stand by that long since I've finished the show. Watching Zaun glow in green as they descended made my jaw drop, it's so visually captivating it's insane

[@Captianmex1C0]

Imagine clagger If he grew up, he'd be an absolute Unit,

[@animationdramanation5730]

I loved his character it was also cool seeing him take on two people at once. I know Vi took on more in episode three but still, it was great to see that from him. He might be a bit shy but he had more bite compared to his bark if that makes sense.

[@Captianmex1C0]

@@animationdramanation5730 yeah it was cool to see a Character on the "Larger" side actually Kicking ass and being useful instead of the generic Fat clumsy Comedic relief that they usually give them

[@custodiojamal5150]

Zaun is like one of those best place to buy things that you can't find in the mall

[@subzerogamer]

literally a black market underground lol

[@kenny91919]

One of the scenes that stuck with me the most after my first watch. It's just awesome.

[@veidtgothzalez585]

This song and opening will have a special place in my heart

[@michaelkelley2727]

i always thought Zaun was cooler than Piltover

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

The cinematography, animation and soundtrack is out of this world.... I genuinely don't understand how you can make something like this, my mind just breaks at the amount of effort put into everything. Fortiche and Riot are incredible.

[@efemero1813]

I just love Zaun. I had a completely different view of Zaun in Arcane. It's such a cool place.

[@christianasiata4485]

This is how I’d imagine a Hive City in 40k

[@OmEn2.]

Same, looks amazing

[@christianasiata4485]

@@OmEn2. ikr 👌🏾

[@johnd3421]

Wait holy crap yeah hahha

[@christianasiata4485]

To actually be honest, the first thing I thought about when I saw the trailer was a hive city. Pretty funny to be clear.

[@serioushamster]

Being a little generous with the plentiful amount of food they have.

[@kevingame3198]

Kinda interesting to see vi was born and originally lived in zaun for awhile before becoming a piltover officer but judging that she's a enforcer rank she might her piltover look in season 2 closers to her original design ingame

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

This is the same universe with a 100 meters tall red angry demon with a gigantic sword that kills gods.

[@guifdcanalli]

not demon just a very depressed ascended with PTSD

[@singggpi]

Wait who exactly are you referring to?

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

@@singggpi Chadtrox (aatrox).

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

@@freeph78 And thunder god bear.

[@juliogomesdesouza9035]

Who's ALSO 100 meters tall.

[@elliottdann202]

Such a cool opening scene

[@GGGONEXT67]

They knew we had high expectations for zaun and they didn't disappoint

[@KasaiWolf07]

I've never played League but this song and the world it builds the intro to is fascinating in the extreme.

[@castbet9183]

We all have a place to call home no matter how far we travel, how far or high we go we will have a place we will say is home because as much as we reflect it; it reflects us as the people we are

[@Angel-hn1th]

Notice how she covers her hair. I think a kid could watch this show and don't be all that affected by the violence. But an adult would get all the social horror.

[@sublix4861]

Why she have covered her hairs?

[@Angel-hn1th]

@@sublix4861 i think she does because she is a young girl. To avoid staring.

[@sublix4861]

@@Angel-hn1th cool

[@Lavi____]

I can't get over how the beginning portion of the song is Downtempo genre, as they are going down an elevator, to (what is essentially) an underground city... Perfect.

[@allaan_n]

if y'all liked the song is made by bea miller she's really talented and she has an album called elated! :D

[@Damictm]

Wow man, the song is nice but this ambientation hits different, that gives me goosebumps xD

[@hollyj3679]

I swear when i first heard this song during this scene chills ran down my legs lol😂

[@tallguy779]

ngl I legit got chills when Bea Miller came in with the vocals

[@mili6587]

The Rio De Janeiro of Runeterra

[@KaelVidos20]

latam

[@elliesantos8318]

@@KaelVidos20 não

[@Megandalil]

Literally everything about this show is amazing, from top to bottom. I could go on and on for hours about how much I love this show

[@nhatlinh2912]

it makes me sad to see mylo and claggor

[@quierrahmarshall5407]

I can't look at them in a scene without getting emotional anymore.

[@pastiche4497]

Just now noticed the drunk dude from the air ship in the brothel.

[@vice2versa]

Thats actually the show runner in a cameo lol. I watched the documentary on the making of this series.

[@mrsriddlemethis1]

Heard this song before I watched the show. This scene came on and I got legit emotional. I love her voice and the vibe this song sends out. So beautifully done. ❤️❤️

[@anonymouswolfemale3557]

I love this sequence, this music got me invested so much in this world

[@i9tokh]

this and jinx and ekko's fight are the coolest scenes in the show by far.

[@_PLANK_]

Can't wait for the MMORPG... omg!

[@joyajohnson2216]

I gasped out loud when Zaun was shown for the first time.

[@SheisVenus00]

Bea Miller's voice is so perfect for this,

[@carlh.8797]

This song fits the scene so well that I couldn't get it out of my dream at the first night after I watched Ep 1.

[@aleanapineda882]

The world building is so good goddamn

[@ecslmusic1103]

It's been years and I keep coming back. This is the best world introduction I've seen in animations.

[@nodawnnoday34]

BEA MILLER UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT

[@thejaded]

This series in my head rent free. The soundtrack is amazing ❤❤

[@Cowboy_Foradalei]

welcome to the lanes

[@Mortal-Knite]

Practically the music video for *Playground*

[@vice2versa]

Actually the world series event where Bea Miller walks through a live action version of Zaun while singing this song. Its longer than this part.

[@Mortal-Knite]

@@vice2versa I know

[@aest93]

Best series ever.

[@Scarf215]

jaw dropped watching this scene when I started watching Arcane, the music execution and scenery is perfect

[@justfajar5806]

Every music plays perfectly in the series... Sometimes it felt like the series is a glorified music video, they add a lot of story into a music video because how good the music is!

[@SalehMushfiqArosh]

Am i the only one who thought the singer sounded like Billie Eilish in that opening verse?

[@awbern]

This is the scene that hyped me up.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

I think this is when I started to really fall for this show.

[@TheAlbertaChannel]

The OST and the other choice of music for this show are spot on! As well as having Imagine Dragons on the project too!

[@LoganFlores]

This song and scene work so well it's dark gritty and knows where this show is about to get into!

[@HipiO7]

It was at this moment I realized this show was going to be way better than I had ever imagined. I was hooked from here on.

[@shanmantv]

This scene goes hard

[@nnjjuudd9325]

From the intro & this scene I was sure this show is going to be legendary

[@ibrandon91]

Obsessed ❤️

[@Soficreates257]

Arcane soundtrack AND Megatron? Best edit

[@itsmadson]

When they come down and this song is play im fuck down 🌸🌸

[@outdatemxk1452]

This gave me chills seeing thos sence for the first time

[@imgonnatouchyouniceandslow]

God DAMN I have to watch this show again

[@KoN_EDIT]

I love it 💗

[@bananascity]

im jaw dropped, left in awe, shocked at how extra miles the discovery of underground from this scene. daym what a good show. guess what, this scene in 1.25x speed is much more badass trust me

[@valeryfrank6345]

esto me confirma que zaun se inspiro en latam y africa

[@ElixoYT]

If only Overwatch just took the leap and made their own show... I used to HATE LoL and MOBA in general. Watched Arcane, installed LoL turned into an Ekko main.

[@villalba874]

Tsk...you know when I first watched Mylo steal fruit from the vendor I thought...now that is unrealistic, why is that vendor asleep...and then I realized, he ain't sleeping he is high on Shimmer.

[@sickduck1210]

1:01 imagine that yordle as singer

[@mythmakergwen]

Did anyone notice? Someone pointed this out. After the line "Stay for the night, I'll sell you a dream", the kids passed by a brothel. Now I wonder what does the line mean.

[@johantorres2149]

this give me troll-market vibes

[@queenmorganite2825]

More like Poor to survive

[@sukuna5914]

After watching this I realized I'm alive

[@jedibrooks7235]

marvelous scene

[@hzklovessubwaycookies8245]

OK this about to blow up

[@CarlosEduardo-ce3mp]

Zaun is BR, Piltover ir NA, this is the truth

[@linajurgensen4698]

Not only because this is steampunk themed, but the whole city and Zaun remind me a lot of Columbia from Bioshock Infinite and the underground part of Columbia.

[@nosenseguy148]

Its just me or its sounds like century XIX?

[@Forgetalltheshootingstars]

2021.12.25 This day is my first and last time to see Arcane. And I watched Arcane again before2days, it feels like more interesting and amazing!! I mean,,, I alreday know whole OST and watching again, it's so much better😏

[@Cloeh_thenoobplayer]

Welcome to latin america

[@thebighair37]

Beatrice Miller's come a long way since her Titanium audition.

[@alicantum]

Man this series hit me so bad and I don’t even play Lol

[@admiralflynn895]

I don’t need any more videos saved to my Watch Later Playlist and Arcane videos are now like 50 of them.

[@edgareliseev1773]

Reminds me of Star Wars Courascant Underground

[@rm_555]

Zaun City underground hell+100

[@Hyake]

this song is so haunting, so cyberpunk, it was at this point that i kinda wanted to rewatch cyberpunk, after watching arcane lol. at first i thought it was Billie Ellish singing, but it isn't lol. can a song have amazing sound design? i swear this song exceeds at it lol.