"You'll always be alone... you're a disappointment." yes I know bruh

This isn't a nightmare, there's a Fiddle main on the other team and Akali has a vision score of 0

It has been an honor for Ideomotor Media to participate in the making of this cinematic. Luckily, we got the chance to work on some designs of characters, environments, props and color-keys. We'd like to thank everyone in our team for all support you've given me, and we'd also like to thank Riot Games and Tencent for putting your trust in Ideomotor Media. Together we've finished a gorgeous cinematic, and we hope the good cooperation continues!

At 1:59 keep an eye on Kai sa's wrist. Her friendship bracelet dissolves, maybe symbolizing how her giving it up in the music video affected her and Akali's friendship or how Kai 'sa giving it up kept Akali from overcoming her fears and doubts.

Please god, let us get a full action packed cinematic at the end of this event. An ova or anime wouldn’t hurt too.

0:09 can’t believe most LoL players are canon in star guardian universe Really shows how much Riot loves its community

2:00 This is made worse with Kaisa's bracelet disappearing while reaching for Akali, especially after the music video a couple weeks ago. It's like Akali feels like she's losing her best friend who's more focused on Star Guardian stuff and ignoring her even though Akali just wants things to be the same as they always were

I feel for Akali. This cinematic gets to me because I been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks at night. When you suffer anxiety, you are your own worst enemy. Just like the Akali Phantom is the doubt in her. I hope both she and I can pull through this. That we can once again go into those happy days in the fields with the people we love.

Fiddlesticks whispers into Urgot's ear as it reveals his darkest fear: "I became a Star Guardian before you. Have fun pretending in your pyjamas."

A little fun fact: the voices you hear from the beginning are actually from Akali's mom in this Star Gaurdian universe. Here her mom is abusive to her, always calling her weak and useless. "After settling the dog in one of the plush shelter beds, Kai’Sa walked Akali straight home. The journey was surprisingly pleasant, despite Akali knowing what awaited her at home. She marveled at how easy it was to talk to Kai’Sa. They made plans to grab ramen tomorrow after school, and that alone was enough to drown out the lecture that began as soon as she shut her front door. However, her mother’s admonishments of “useless” and “delinquent” failed to hit their mark for once, banished by the word “friend” blazing in Akali’s heart like a newborn star."

I love how akali literallly did the "Akali combo" to her shadow self

In the game, it’s hard to see how much Akali suffers from Fiddlesticks and stuff but this totally redeems it! This is scary!

Somewhere in the distance Shen is saying “Balance”

1:38 they even left the circle indicator of her passive, that's such a cool detail!

It's fun to notice how Kaisa and Morgana share some details, like some twisted mirror. the hairstyle, the wings and their familiars kinda look the same (Ina with the cape closed, Morgana's with the cape open as bat wings) Idk if it was planned or I'm just connecting dots that don't exist

Little detail you may have missed: At 2:01 Kai'Sa friendship bracelet disappears. This likely signals how Akali and Kai'Sa's relationship is dwindling. It could also be referencing when Kai'Sa got her SG powers in the "Everything Goes On" music video (where she gives up her friendship bracelet to take the oath).

It is interesting knowing Star Nemesis Morgana is one of Morgana variant who is actually evil instead of having some anti-hero(ine) quality of her sacred version, truly a multiverse of madness

Ugh the laughter of Evilkali is soo satisfying, loving the VA! Star Guardian Animatics are always so insanely well done

The moment the reality broke for her mind and she started falling in shatters, we can see it was the moment kaisa made the deal with Lux and broke the window akali looks through. just like we see kaisa trying to reach to the skies in previous animation and now it showed that she was reaching akali Wonderfully made!

The fight looks very dynamic, just like akali's main style in the game. But for me the best part is that little frame at 2:24. That my friends, is pure gold of storytelling!

Finally my boy Fiddlesticks gets more room to shine. His horror monster aesthetic like the SCPs is one that really needs to be highlighted more often

WAITTTTT NO WAY, this 3d animation is SO good, and this expands on the lore so much. the way akali was dreaming it all paints it as this silent internal battle. i love everything about this

"Darkness is not condemnation. It is release."

I really enjoyed this RITO. The way Akali is constantly battling her thoughts of good and evil add a lot of complexity to her character. Amazing animation and music. Thank you again for a wonderful video. ❤

2:12 that was SICKENING morgana holding the hand out for the corrupted one 🔥 😭💜🖤

0:09 my teammates when I lock in Akali 😔

Now this the cinematic we needed since the beginning. So good and awesome! I hope we have more cinematics like this for the next part of the event and the ending. We need more fights scenes!.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AKALI’S LOOK IN THIS ANIMATION LIKE WHAT

I quite like the different art style and I have to say, Morgana with those thinner lips looks great! Just that small choice makes her feel so much like an old-school mahou shoujo villain!

They need to start making this a series

I love the star guardian lore , it’s just so good , if it had an anime I would definitely watch it

The video... i can confirm that is how it feels to have depression... you are stuck in a paradox that is torturous within your mind "a prisoner within your own head"

FLAWLESS The Star Guardian event might be disappointing ingame, but in terms of lore, animation, visuals... It's sooooo good! This animation was so strong, really showcased how Akali is struggling with loneliness and the burden of being a Star Guardian.

This animation looks so cool! The visuals, the voices and the background music just fit so well together. I really like this so far! This is just my own opinion though, so I respect yours too.

I have never been a fan of LoL, but their trailers and animation are on another level.

This is a good animation and it really makes me wish there was an anime or some type of cartoon for the Star guardians especially for newcomers like myself since I am interested in this universe.

"You're a disappointment" Akali plays LoL in the SG universe confirmed

Someone give Akali a hug please.

I like how the ending of Akali reaching out to Kai’sa is a full circle call back to when Kai’sa reaches out when she wakes up in the music video.

What a good detail they even add her passive 1:38

This is a really good example of (a type of) social anxiety, from the way one negative thought leads to another as they spiral out of control, to fighting against yourself and resisting the pull of negative thoughts and emotions trying to drag you down into a place of darkness. Really fills out SG Akali's character between the Twin Stars story and the event story from Kai'sa's POV.

Come on riot we want star guardian series

Star Guardian aesthetic and music gives me such a huge kingdom hears vibe and I love it.

Love the talent behind these videos. They create such breathtaking anime.

Can you guys just make a show already please, this story is really cool

I'll never fall to darkness. *see Morgana* At your service,my Queen!

THIS IS ACCEPTABLE AND BETTER THAN PREVIOUS VIDEO !!!! Love it

I really love the background music including the dark sinister laughter.

THIS IS GIVING MADOKA SO MUCH AND I LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT I LEGIT CRIED

I need more Star Guardian cinematics like this💜✨ Seeing the fear and doubts Akali has a Star Guardian shows her struggles, even the fear of falling to corruption. A masterpiece!

I like how the song from the star guardian video is heard quietly at the start except the last notes are played in a minor key

this gave me goosebumps! this is so well made

I main akali for a long time, and personally I felt her, being so insecure around others, thinking that no one likes you and no one wants to be your friend. I saw myself in that. I am feeling like that these days. At least I have Akali! 😊 Thank you so much Riot for this cinematic!

Her recall is good. And this explain a lot and her story does too.

Riot is really nailing it with the story, themes and small cinematics for this event. I hope they capstone it with something big at the end like a OST or long form video.

I've never seen Akali with so much emotions~ league of legends is truly a "Legend" !~

The voice acting in this is INSANE, Ashley is so good for Akali 🤧

This already looks amazing. Imagine it in a wide cinematic aspect ratio that'll be so dope!

talk about a flawless animation I love to learn more of the lore behind the star guardians

2:12 QUEEENNN💅😭

I think the new Star Guardians and their lore will theme around redemption and struggling with past doubts? That being a Star Guardian isn't as noble of a calling as maybe Ahri or Lux (and their respective teams) make it out to be

I love it, totally make me remember when Aqua fight with herself in kh, and the 10 years waiting for someone who rescue her from the darkworld

Amazing cinematic. I am enjoying Star Guardians a lot.

This video sets an example of why the Star Guardian videos are truly amazing!

I hope Riot will do a full series of this after arcane

0:08 i didn't know my family was in league of legends

SIMPLE AND CLEAN IS THE WAAAAY THAT YOU"RE MAKING ME FEEEEL TONIGHT

"Man, I love League of Legends." "That sounds like you're probably pretty good at the game." "Game?"

To be dealt such pain by the one person you want to make it all better. The one person who can make you happy, is the one leaving you in the shadows of your own doubts and fears. Yet even still, it's the hand you so desperately reach out for in your darkest hour.

Still better than the 2023 "cinematic"

These cinematics never fail to impress xD

I love the dark version of the SG theme when they’re fighting each other.

0:56 it's phoenix all over again

With Arcane being such a smash success, sure hope there are talks of a Star Guardian's animated prestige series...

That cinematic bass drops, so tasteful

1:44 the enemy team trying to prevent Akali from stepping out of her passive circle

I need a whole show of star guardians

just make a movie already! your lore is so amazing, it could even manage to pull off a cinematic universe without it being a tagged on gimmick!

This animation style is chefs kiss, like the xayah/Rakan/Neely one, truly a masterpiece

Ugh! Riot I love you 💖 I'm not done with xayah and rakans story now this😍😍

Fantastic video! I'm loving this star guardian event so far! 😍 🌟

I honestly adore this cinematic, so much so that I come back and rewatch it from time to time. Anyone in the same boat?

Excellent. Very well written, paying attention to the dual-nature of Good v Evil, Light v Shadow, etc. Can even equate it to alternate universes. As an avid anime fan for 40 years, whoever is writing the Star Guardian story has my respect and admiration.

I'm seriously in love with Star Gaurdian Akali.

every akali player should end up like this

I just realized, with the ongoing lore in the client, the whole "star guardian" thing is getting closer and closer to becoming madoka magica. I mean, there are witches (the fallen guardians) and you are doomed to battle them for eternity or become one of them. There is no other way out once you've taken the oath.

the content with this event is on point!. Now i just need 2 more shows like arcane, and 5 animes :D, GJ riot Team

She was having nightmares of her W just after the rework.

I LOVE THIS!! Every magical girl series has one episode where they have to fight their „dark self“ to become mentally stronger 💪🏻

esta definitivamente va ser una de mis cinematicas de guardianas estelares favoritas

i want this cinematic only music

Riot truly made it accurate how long it takes for teammates to come help when you ping for assistance

01:16 was that the roblox oof sound 😭

Bros explained all of our lives in the first few seconds

Cool animation 😭😭✨✨✨👍👍....now i can see the skill effects clearly

I can't get enough with star guardians

Getting black rock shooter vibes from this cinematic, so great ^^

These animations give me life

Getting some major kingodm hearts vibes frome the whole estetic of the event and i absolutly love it

0:48 idk if anyone here knows Gravity Falls, but Evilkali's laugh just sounds like Bill's laugh to me, but female version. And I must say i really love this style of animation ♥️ music and the voices are beautiful. It's just perfect