Arcane Fans Rejoice: "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" Music Video Unveils a New Chapter in Jinx and Ekko’s Story

Riot Games and Fortiche Production have delivered a captivating gift to Arcane fans eagerly awaiting more of the show’s compelling characters and intricate storylines. Following the conclusion of the award-winning animated series’ second season, which left viewers craving deeper explorations of their favorite characters, the creators have released a stylish music video for the fan-favorite song "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" from the season finale.

The release comes as a direct response to the resounding demand from fans who yearned for more time with beloved characters like Jinx and Ekko. The music video, teased earlier in the week on the official Arcane X (formerly Twitter) account with a tantalizing image of the duo and the caption "One final dance," has already garnered significant attention, racking up over 124,000 likes and five million views.

"Ma Meilleure Ennemie," performed by Stromae and Pomme, featured prominently in what many consider to be one of the season’s most impactful episodes. The song soundtracks a pivotal scene where Ekko encounters an alternate-timeline version of Jinx, leading to a poignant dance before Ekko must return to his original timeline and fulfill his destiny. The song’s title, translated as "My Best Enemy," perfectly encapsulates the complex relationship between the childhood friends, who experience both romantic connection in an alternate reality and bitter estrangement in the primary storyline.

This music video’s significance extends beyond mere fan service. It aims to provide a glimpse into what transpired between Jinx and Ekko after Ekko utilized his time-rewinding abilities to avert a catastrophic explosion involving them both. The video employs a visually striking VHS overlay, depicting the characters dancing and emoting the song’s lyrics to one another, culminating in a heartfelt embrace.

The fervor surrounding the song is particularly pronounced among "Timebomb" shippers, fans who passionately support a romantic relationship between Jinx and Ekko. This enthusiasm is fueled by the series’ depiction of the two characters collaborating to save the day in the final moments, donning each other’s attire and adorning each other’s bodies with artwork. This scene sparked intense speculation about what might have occurred off-screen between the pair. The release of the Arcane artbook further amplified these theories, showcasing Jinx’s annotations and doodles centered around Ekko, subtly hinting at a romantic connection.

While the music video refrains from explicitly revealing the off-screen events, it seamlessly connects with the emotional resolution witnessed in the show’s main timeline, where Jinx and Ekko find a degree of reconciliation.

Stromae himself commented on the impact of the scene, stating, "My first reaction when I saw the scene was, frankly, I found it quite poetic. I understood the vision that the directors and all the animators had of the series. They clearly knew what they wanted… I thought the music and everything worked well together, especially since it’s a pretty crucial moment."

Pomme echoed these sentiments, adding, "Even to this day, it’s a song that continues to exist in people’s lives, and I think what happened is really magical… I actually understood the people’s reaction and enthusiasm because there was a kind of beauty, romanticism, and sweetness that is actually quite rare in the series. There was something special about that episode."

The success of "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" is undeniable, marking Riot Games’ biggest streaming debut to date. The season two track has impressively peaked at over 10 million streams daily and reached the number three position on Spotify’s global chart. Notably, the track also earned Stromae and Pomme their first Billboard Top 100 entry and was even featured during CNN’s 2025 New Year’s celebration.

The creation of the music video is credited to the talented team at Fortiche, including animator Tom Gouill, creative directors Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord, and Bart Maunoury, executive producer Christine Ponzevera, and co-producers Alex Seaver and Luc Van Haver.

Riot Games has a proven track record of creating compelling music videos that complement their League of Legends universe. Leading up to and following Arcane season two, they released music videos delving into the lore of characters Mel and Ambessa Medarda, which tied into their novel and the game’s new seasonal update. During the rollout of Arcane’s final episode, astute fans even correctly predicted a romantic connection between Vi and Caitlyn Kiramman based on the show’s soundtrack, including the presence of queer artist King Princess.

With Fortiche artists primarily sharing behind-the-scenes content like storyboards and unrendered scenes from Arcane on social media, the "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" music video is expected to be the final piece of Arcane content for the foreseeable future, until Riot Games and Fortiche eventually unveil their spin-off animated series. However, the door remains open for Riot Games to further expand the Arcane universe and perhaps even cater to the desires of "Jayvik" shippers (fans of a potential relationship between Jayce and Viktor).

In the meantime, fans can continue to immerse themselves in the world of Arcane by streaming both seasons of the series on Netflix. The "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" music video provides a satisfying epilogue to the show’s storyline, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamic between Jinx and Ekko and reaffirming the series’ ability to resonate with audiences on an emotional level. The success of the video and the song itself demonstrate the enduring power of the Arcane universe and its characters, ensuring that the story will continue to captivate fans for years to come.