Mackenyu Arata, the Japanese-American actor known for his roles in the hit Netflix series "One Piece" and the "Rurouni Kenshin" film series, has announced he is joining the voice cast of Ubisoft's upcoming game, "Assassin’s Creed Shadows." He will portray Genyo, a ninja character who serves as a crucial ally to the game's two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, helping to advance the story.
According to official descriptions, Mackenyu's character, Genyo, is pivotal in "Assassin’s Creed Shadows." Players can recruit him into their "Shinobi League" for support, and he assists in tracking and eliminating important targets. The character's appearance is also based on Mackenyu's facial likeness.
Mackenyu shared his excitement about the role online:
Mackenyu also revealed his enthusiasm for joining "Assassin’s Creed Shadows," noting it was one of his favorite games during his school days. He recalled, "I didn't have a PS3 back then, so I could only go to my friends' houses to take turns playing 'Assassin's Creed.' So when I heard this new game would be set in Japan, I felt I absolutely had to be a part of it."
In "Assassin’s Creed Shadows," Mackenyu will provide both the Japanese and English voice acting for his character, Genyo.
"Assassin’s Creed Shadows" is slated for release on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.
via： Variety