Arcane: między adaptacją a uniwersum transmedialnym
Arcane: between adaptation and transmediation
Author(s): Weronika OlesiakSubject(s): Education, Communication studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: video games; adaptation; animated series; Arcane; League of Legends;
Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the animated series Arcane (2021, dir. Christian Linke and AlexYee) as an adaptation and extension of the story set in the universe of the video gameLeague of Legends (2009, Riot Games), examining the relationships between thesecultural texts. The article focuses on character construction and world-building,showing how the series develops themes from the game while maintaining its autonomyas an independent work. The analysis draws on selected theories from gamestudies, media studies, and adaptation studies, helping to capture the specificity oftransferring the plot and characters of a video game to an animated series.
Journal: Studia de Cultura
- Issue Year: 17/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 167-177
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Polish
