"One Piece Star Mackenyu Arata Joins Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

Ahead of its much-anticipated release in March, Ubisoft's upcoming RPG, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has just announced an exciting addition to its cast. Mackenyu Arata, the talented Japanese actor best known for his role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's adaptation of the iconic anime "One Piece," will be lending his voice to a pivotal character named Gennojo in the game.

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One Piece Actor Mackenyu Arata Joins Assassin’s Creed Shadows as Gennojo

Mackenyu Arata, renowned for captivating audiences as Roronoa Zoro in the Netflix series "One Piece," is set to bring his talents to Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed Shadows. He will voice the character Gennojo, who plays a crucial role in the game's narrative set in Feudal Japan. Ubisoft has described Gennojo as a character who assists the protagonist in tracking and eliminating a significant target.

According to Ubisoft, Gennojo is a multifaceted figure, characterized as charming yet reckless, and deeply conflicted. Driven by guilt, he aims to dismantle a corrupt system. His personality is that of a flirtatious rogue and a trickster, navigating life with wit, deceit, and a certain swagger. Despite his tough exterior, Gennojo is motivated by a strong sense of justice, particularly in aiding the poor and elderly.

While the exact timing of Gennojo's introduction in the game remains undisclosed, it is clear that he will play a significant part in the missions of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Mackenyu has revealed that Gennojo is part of the "Shinobi League," and players will have the opportunity to recruit him as a companion throughout their journey in the game.