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, renowned for his role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's One Piece series, will voice a pivotal character.

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Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo

Mackenyu will provide both the Japanese and English 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 moral compass.

"A charismatic, impulsive, and deeply conflicted individual, Gennojo's guilt fuels his mission to dismantle a corrupt regime," Ubisoft states. "He's a playful trickster, balancing wit, deception, and confidence. Driven by a strong sense of justice, particularly for the vulnerable, he's willing to risk everything to achieve his goals."

While the exact timing of Gennojo's appearance remains undisclosed, his significance to the game's narrative is confirmed. According to Mackenyu, Gennojo is a member of the "Shinobi League" and can be recruited as a companion, assisting the player throughout their journey.