The following contains spoilers for Arcane season 2 act 1, now streaming on NetflixArcaneseason 2 contains a clever easter egg that confirms another champion has existed in the world of Zaun all along. As a prequel toLeague of Legends, the animated series has steadily introduced more and more characters who are playable in the popular video game. While most of the focus of the show has remained onArcane’s season 2 cast of characterslike Vi and Jinx as well as the people within their orbit, the series has steadily teased a number of other characters who exist in the game but are on the sidelines or background ofArcane’s world.
The latest of these characters to quietly cameo in the show doesn’t appear in the flesh, but is teased to have played an important role within the lore of Zaun. A shrine to her serves as one of the locations for the conflict between Jinx and Vi, with the latter even mentioning the character by name. Given the mystical origins of the character and their place in the overarching lore ofLeague of Legends, her inclusion as an easter egg is an exciting development that could hint at the future direction ofArcanespin-offsafter the conclusion of season 2.
Janna Is Teased In Arcane Season 2 Act 1
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TheLeague of Legendschampion Janna is teased to be an important figure in the world ofArcane, with a history that directly connects her to Vi and Jinx. In season 2 act 1 ofArcane, Jinx and Vi end up confronting one another in a shrine found deep under most of the city of Zaun. According to Jinx, the mines were the source of many myths that Vander told her and Vi in their youth.The stories centered around Janna, a seemingly mysterious woman who rescued countless miners from the Grey, the toxic smoke created by the factories above.
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Jinx describes how “some wispy wind woman” ventured into the darkness and rescued the miners. In her honor, many carvings and paintings of Janna can be seen in the deepest parts of Zaun, speaking to how long ago this happened and how monumental of an effect she had.Janna doesn’t appear in the episode herself, but her impact on the world ofArcaneis clear. It’s an exciting development, given that Janna does appear inLeague of Legendsand now has a more overt connection to the heroes and villains of Zaun that could be explored further in the future.
Janna’s League Of Legends History, Explained
The Storm’s Fury
Janna has always had a connection to Zaun in the lore ofLeague of Legends, although it has been tweaked over time. Initially imagined as a Zaun citizen who discovered her magical control over the wind, the modern lore established Janna as an ancient and mysterious figure for good. Janna is a nature spirit brought to life by the belief of pre-Zaunites, who prayed for good fortunes and forgiving winds on the sea. She may have even existed long before that in some form, as many similar deities were present and even active during the early days of primordial Runeterra.
Janna has been a part ofLeague of Legendssince August 08, 2025, debuting within the first year of the game’s release.
After the city of Zaun was established, Janna became a guardian spirit of the under-city, helping out those in need from the Grey. This cleverly reflects her role in theLeague of Legendsgame, whereJanna is primarily used as a support characterdesigned to help teammates with strategic shields and cyclones. Her presence as an ancient figure in the history of Zaun makes sense within the context of Arcane, where her noble acts to save the endangered citizens of Zaun have become legends. Her confirmed presence could hint at a more mystical aspect of the worldoutsideArcane’s story.
Janna Introduces Gods To The World Of Arcane
Janna Being A Purely Mystical Character Sets Up A Much Bigger World
While many of the champions who appear inLeague of Legendsare mortal beings who have been made dangerous through the use of technology, training, or mystical properties, some champions are treated more as deities or ascended figures within the connected lore of the franchise. This includes Janna, who was worshiped centuries before Zaun was founded before being eventually targeted by the Shuriman Empire (whose own ascended champions like Azir, Nasus, and Renekton are considered “God-Warriors” to that forgotten kingdom).Janna’s introduction suggests this aspect of the lore is consistent with the world ofArcane, hinting other deities also exist.
Janna’s inclusion means other elemental forces like her could be the focus of other seasons, setting up visits to settings like the northern Freljord…
This is an exciting development, given the confirmation thatLeague of Legendsshows will continue to expand Runeterra even afterArcane’s conclusion.Janna’s inclusion means other elemental forces like her could be the focus of other seasons, setting up visits to settings like the northern Freljord (home to Anivia, Ornn, or Volibear). The series could visit settings like Ionia and introduce the Dragon Spirit that Lee Sin manifests in combat. The series could even set the stage for Kindred, a being who represents death across the world of Runeterra, to make an appearance in the show or a subsequent spin-off.
How Janna Could Expand Arcane’s World
Magic Is Everywhere In Runeterra, Far Beyond The Scope Of JustArcane
Most ofArcanehas been focused on the mortal characters like Vi, Jinx, Caitlyn, Jayce, and Ekko dealing with the dangerous potential of magical weapons. However, thepotential of the Black Roseand the legends about Janna (and their validity in the overall lore of the series as a whole) confirm that some beings in Runeterra are naturally ancient and mystically gifted. This could be an important way for the animated shows to expand their scope, setting the stage for the more overtly mystical elements like the Harrowing in the Shadow Isles or the nefarious powers hiding in the Void.
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Janna’s connection to the Shuriman Empire could be an enticing way to thread a connection between that lost kingdom and the more modern setting of Zaun and Piltover, and her status as a deity could help set the stage for other purely mystical characters. The tease of Janna could even be an important step towards setting up the actual League of Legends, which sees champions from across Runeterra settle their differences in direct combat. Janna existing within the established lore ofArcaneis an exciting development, as it could be a major way to expand Runeterra beyond Piltover and Zaun.
Arcane
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Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
