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 secured a star-studded addition to its voice cast. Mackenyu, renowned for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's One Piece adaptation, will lend his voice to a pivotal character: Gennojo.

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Mackenyu Arata Voices Gennojo in Feudal Japan Setting

Mackenyu will provide both the English and Japanese voice acting for Gennojo, a key figure in Assassin's Creed Shadows' feudal Japan setting. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as a complex character, a charming rogue with a hidden depth.

"A charismatic, impulsive, and deeply conflicted individual, Gennojo is driven by guilt to dismantle a corrupt regime," states Ubisoft. "He's a flirtatious trickster, balancing 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 timing of Gennojo's appearance remains undisclosed, his significance 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, aiding the player throughout their adventure.