Arcane co-creator Christian Linke has addressed rumors and criticisms surrounding the show’s second season in a lengthy response on Reddit. The post aims to clear up misconceptions about the production process, budget constraints, and creative decisions.
Linke acknowledged that some theories were “a bit too far out there” but emphasized that they didn’t ask animation studio Fortiche to produce a 1-hour-and-30-minute final episode. Instead, their scripts are always shorter than what Fortiche proposes in the storyboard phase. He attributed the cuts primarily to action sequences.
Linke also addressed rumors about corporate pressure and budget constraints. While he acknowledged that having more time would have been ideal, he explained that they didn’t have it due to various reasons, including a high budget and an extensive production period.
The co-creator emphasized that the show’s massive scope and fidelity animation demands a significant amount of time and resources from human creators. He praised the team for taking “hefty swings” on creative decisions, making viewers feel more invested in the characters than ever before.
Linke acknowledged the criticism but respected fans’ opinions, stating that while some may want to see the continuation of season one’s narrative, others appreciated the new direction. As showrunners, he and his team will continue to listen to feedback as long as it doesn’t overpower their creative vision.
The co-creator concluded by expressing gratitude for Riot’s support and acknowledging that Arcane is a unique project with an insane budget. He urged fans not to forget this aspect of the production process, which allows them to create high-quality content without compromising on quality.
Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-shows/arcane-creator-issues-a-500-word-response-to-clear-up-rumored-behind-the-scenes-issues-amid-negative-fan-reaction-to-season-2-it-would-have-been-great-to-have-more-time-but-we-didnt-have-it