Anyma’s Role in League of Legends Worlds 2025
Anyma, futuristic dance visionary Matteo Milleri, is partnering with Riot Games for the 2025 League of Legends Worlds opening ceremony. Set in Chengdu, China, this event will showcase an immersive live show merging music, cutting-edge tech, and storytelling. Fans can expect a groundbreaking performance that pushes the boundaries of esports entertainment.
- Live visual and musical collaboration with Chinese popstar G.E.M. on a new version of the Worlds anthem “Sacrifice.”
- Performances by Chrissy Costanza and Austrian singer TEYA, continuing long-term ties with League of Legends music.
- Production blending digital and physical elements to create an unprecedented immersive experience.
Anyma’s Gaming Influence and Artistic Vision
An avid gamer with a passion for titles like Final Fantasy, Zelda, and League of Legends itself, Anyma infuses his performances with the influence of gaming universes. His creative process begins with music, which inspires visual concepts and narratives aligning with gaming culture. The Worlds ceremony marks Anyma’s first venture into integrating his project with an established intellectual property, aiming to draw audience members into a captivating narrative and sensory experience.
- Inspired by games such as Dark Souls, Metal Gear Solid, and anime classics like Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- Music starts from an emotional spark, evolving into immersive themes and live spectacles.
- Plans to blur lines between digital and physical realms, reflecting gamers’ immersion in virtual worlds.
Innovative Live Shows and Collaborations Shaping Anyma’s Career
Known for bold live music concepts, Anyma led visual direction for The Weeknd’s 2024 São Paulo concert and staged “Genesys,” a tech-driven cybernetic opera residency in Las Vegas featuring robotic instruments and aerial platforms. These experiences have informed his approach to Worlds, reinforcing his desire to elevate electronic music beyond conventional venues and create narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
- Past collaborations include Ellie Goulding, FKA Twigs, Grimes, and Yeat during “Genesys” residency.
- The “End of Genesys” show performed at The Great Pyramids recently capped the trilogy project.
- Next major performance planned is ÆDEN debut at Coachella 2026, spotlighting new characters and storytelling evolution.
Bridging Worlds: From Esports to Coachella’s Main Stage
Anyma’s forward-looking vision integrates his esports experience into broader cultural phenomena. Riot Games’ Maria Egan praises Anyma’s innovative approach for creating the most ambitious Worlds opening stage to date. The collaboration sets a new standard for live esports production, combining Riot’s storytelling mastery with Anyma’s audio-visual expertise.
- Months of dedicated collaboration with Riot and live production partner Done and Dusted.
- Effort to create an experience that is both a visual spectacle and a sensual immersion.
- Expectations of expanding Anyma’s fanbase by merging gaming, electronic music, and immersive media.
Anyma’s Vision for Future Performances and Audience Impact
Beyond Worlds 2025, Anyma is developing ÆDEN, a new world debuting at Coachella 2026. This project promises novel songs, characters, and storytelling angles to push electronic music and live shows further. Anyma values live performances as a medium that creates emotional connection and community, highlighting the importance of resonance in artistic growth.
- ÆDEN project represents evolution while maintaining themes central to Anyma’s sound and vision.
- Performance as culmination of creative journeys, engaging fans directly through immersive live events.
- Commitment to advancing narratives that inspire dedicated fanbases and shape music innovation.
The League of Legends Worlds 2025 opening ceremony on November 9 will be accessible live via the official Twitch channel and lolesports.com, promising fans worldwide an unforgettable audiovisual spectacle.