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Mackenyu Arata Joins 'Assassin's Creed' Live-action Cast

by Evelyn Feb 22,2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Character Will Be Played by One Piece Star Mackenyu Arata

Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching this March, welcomes Mackenyu Arata, the star of Netflix's One Piece, to its voice cast. He'll be lending his talent to a pivotal character. Read on for details about Mackenyu's role and other exciting news from Ubisoft.

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Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Character Will Be Played by One Piece Star Mackenyu Arata

Known for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the live-action One Piece series, Mackenyu will voice Gennojo in both Japanese and English. This key character in Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan, will play a crucial role in assisting the protagonist. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as:

A captivating, impulsive, and deeply conflicted individual, driven by guilt to dismantle a corrupt regime. He's a charming rogue and trickster, balancing wit, deception, and bravado. Fueled by a strong desire for justice, especially for the vulnerable, Gennojo is prepared to risk everything to achieve his goals.

While the precise timing of Gennojo's appearance remains undisclosed, his involvement in key missions is confirmed. Mackenyu himself revealed Gennojo's affiliation with the "Shinobi League," and hinted at the possibility of recruiting him as a companion throughout the game.