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 prominent voice 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 recent Ubisoft announcements.

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Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo

Known for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the live-action One Piece 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 aids the protagonist in eliminating a significant target.

Ubisoft further characterizes Gennojo as "charming, reckless, and deeply conflicted," driven by guilt to reform a corrupt system. He's described as a "flirtatious rogue and a trickster," balancing wit, deception, and confidence. His strong sense of justice, particularly concerning 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 missions is confirmed. According to Mackenyu, Gennojo belongs to the "Shinobi League" and can be considered a recruitable companion throughout the player's journey.