Gkids has acquired worldwide (excluding China) videogram and digital transactional rights for Season 1 of hit animated series Arcane from L.A.-based developer and publisher Riot Games, which produced the show with French animation company Fortiche Production for Netflix.

The series inspired by Riot Games’ League of Legends multiplayer online game is co-created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, and follows the origins of League champions Vi and Jinx, as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.

Working with international partners, Gkids will start releasing Season 1 later this year across different formats, ranging from digital to premium editions, including a 4K version exclusive to the home entertainment release, with further details to be announced.

The deal was announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Monday, where all the partners are in attendance.

“Gkids is thrilled...