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

Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching this March, has added a notable voice actor to its cast: Mackenyu Arata, star of Netflix's One Piece. He'll be voicing a pivotal character. Read on for details about Mackenyu's role and other Ubisoft announcements.

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Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo

Known for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the One Piece live-action series, Mackenyu will provide both the Japanese and English voice for Gennojo in Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as a key character who will assist the protagonist in eliminating a critical target.

Ubisoft further describes Gennojo as "a charming, reckless, and deeply conflicted individual, driven by guilt to dismantle a corrupt system. He’s a flirtatious rogue and a trickster, balancing wit, deceit, and swagger." His strong sense of justice, particularly towards the vulnerable, fuels his willingness to risk everything to achieve his goals.

While the exact point of Gennojo's appearance in the game remains undisclosed, his importance to the missions is confirmed. According to Mackenyu, Gennojo belongs to a group called the "Shinobi League," and players can essentially recruit him as a companion throughout their adventure.