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 on Mackenyu's role and other recent Ubisoft announcements.

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Mackenyu Arata, One Piece Star, Voices Gennojo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Mackenyu, renowned for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the One Piece Netflix series, will provide both the Japanese and English voice for Gennojo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's new feudal Japan-set title. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as a key character who will aid the protagonist in eliminating a significant target.

Ubisoft further elaborates on Gennojo's personality: "A charming rogue, reckless yet deeply conflicted, driven by guilt to reform a corrupt system. He's a flirtatious trickster, blending wit, deception, and confidence. 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 introduction remains undisclosed, his importance to the game's storyline is confirmed. According to Mackenyu, Gennojo is a member of the "Shinobi League" and can essentially be recruited as a companion throughout the game.