10 Best Shows Like Arcane
Arcane is a Netflix original based on the popular game League of Legends, and features two of
its main characters; Jinx and Vi. While season two has been renewed, we still don’t have a
release date. That said, we have plenty of shows as exciting and fun as Arcane to tide you over
until season two is released.
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Here are just some of the incredible shows out there that Arcane fans are sure to enjoy. These
entertaining shows are of the same caliber to binge-watch, and are guaranteed to keep you
busy until season two! With characters and plots similar to Arcane, the following shows promise
to give you the entertainment you need!
Death Parade
Available on Hulu, Death Parade is an animated show that explores what happens after people
die. Rather than simply a heaven or hell outcome for those who pass from the living world onto
whatever comes next; it shows characters arriving at a bar named Quindecim. Here, the
characters mingle with each other, as normal as any living bar, all while they are judged. It has
heavy and light situations; lots of laughs while still driving its point smoothly into the viewers'
minds. With a similar art style, thought-provoking plot, character relationships, and hardships,
it's an easy show to get into after Arcane.
Carnival Row
Amazon Prime streams the live-action show Carnival Row, whose story is based on the
supernatural world and features a forbidden love. It sets up a world fighting against racism and
political tensions, with love and commitment weaved within - something Arcane fans may find
familiar. The plot involves a dedicated and hard-working detective trying to solve murders; and a
wonderful Fairy who both helps and hinders his cause. The imaginative storytelling and
gorgeous art, as well as its breathtaking acting, are just what you'll want to see.
The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, featured on Netflix, is an entirely different style than
Arcane. It’s a mix of puppetry and live-acting, rather than the animated style we’re used to.
However, its excellent worldbuilding and fantastic voice acting run in the same vein.
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unfair world; overlords drain the life from the planet and the beings left behind have no choice
but to rise against them. The characters likewise inspire a rebellion to try and stop the darkness
at hand, wanting to save and preserve both their planet and way of life.
She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power
Found on Netflix, She-Ra is a show worth watching. With similar dynamics with characters as
well as some darker themes, it's a show that will keep your interest from start to end. With a
magic sword, an orphan girl turns into a warrior and unites a rebellion against the evil that's
clouded their very existence. While it is a remake of an 80s original, and the branding makes it
seem more for kids- the show's overall plot and character creation are definitely worth a shot;
you won't be disappointed.
Kiss Me First
Another show that is available on Netflix, Kiss Me First is a mix of live acting and virtual reality.
Featuring a lonely teen girl who becomes addicted to a fictional MMORPG, it picks up quickly to
a twisted and dark plot that captivates its audience. While the style is entirely different from
Arcane, the general element runs the same vein with interesting characters and unexpected
twists. With an emotional roller coaster pulling views along with each episode, it is absolutely
something worth binge-watching.
Eighty-Six
Streamable on VRV, Eighty-Six is an action-packed animated show, with a surprisingly deep
thought-provoking plot. A story of the horrors of war, racism, and what it means to be human;
Eighty-Six will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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each episode is a hard-hitting masterpiece of its own. It holds similar grit and unexpected
compassion that Arcane has, with its own voice that stands out. Eighty-Six is filled with lively
characters full of personality and a willingness to learn and grow outside the small world they
thought they knew.
Dorohedoro
Another Netflix find to be enjoyed is Dorohedoro. Similar to Arcane's story, Dorohedoro delves
into a story of two vastly different class-based societies that exist side by side. Not only just side
by side, one exists solely because of the other, another similarity the two shows share. While
the animation is different for each show, they both explore a harsh, unfair, and desperate world.
The characters are easy to love or hate, depending on which one we're talking about- and the
dynamic relationships they share will keep your focus from start to finish.
Castlevania
Castlevania can be found, again, on Netflix. It's also another videogame-turned-show, just as
Arcane was. The show features a human vs vampire storyline, with incredibly in-depth
characters and countless plot twists.
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in-depth and highly detailed, and the character's relationships, dynamics, and personal growth
are worth following to the gritty end. Besides the intriguing story arcs and fascinating characters,
the animation and artwork are breathtaking. With a more classic style aesthetic, the show is
enthralling and captivating from start to finish, leaving viewers wanting more.
Cowboy Bebop
A live-action adaptation of an anime by the same name, Cowboy Bebop is a timeless and
breathtaking watch. Streamable on Netflix, Cowboy Bebop lives up to its original animated roots
with high-action scenes, a cast that works together seamlessly, and no small amount of
intriguing characters. Following the exploits of bounty hunters, known as space cowboys, the
show’s storyline amps up with each episode, keeping viewers enthralled until the next one.
While a completely different style and even genre than Arcane, the dynamics between
characters and the heart of the show itself will entertain Arcane fans endlessly.
Love Death + Robots
An anthology filled with stand-alone episodes, each with its own plot, characters, and animated
style; Love, Death & Robots may be a surprising number 1 pick to Arcane fans. However, each
story is filled with adventures and thrills, grit and grime, hope and love; and a familiar sense of
awe and excitement that Arcane drummed up in fans. Many of the stories dabble with two
different worlds colliding, with each side fighting their fight for some reason or another, and
characters who grow as they learn more about their “enemies”. However, some stories are
simply an entertaining exploration of what-ifs, mostly exploring sci-fi elements and pushing the
boundaries of our world. This binge-worthy show can be found on Netflix and will help tide us all
over until season 2 of Arcane is finally released.
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