Get ready for a thrilling addition to the cast of Assassin’s Creed Shadows! Ahead of its March release, Ubisoft has announced that Mackenyu Arata, star of Netflix's One Piece, will be voicing a key character. Read on to discover more about Mackenyu's role and other exciting news from Ubisoft.
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Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo
Mackenyu, renowned for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the live-action One Piece series, will lend his voice to Gennojo in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. He'll provide both Japanese and English voice acting for this pivotal character in Ubisoft's feudal Japan-set adventure. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as a key figure who will aid the protagonist in eliminating a critical target.
Ubisoft paints a vivid picture of Gennojo: "A charming, reckless, and deeply conflicted figure, driven by guilt to dismantle a corrupt system. He’s a flirtatious rogue and a trickster, always walking the line with a mix of wit, deceit, and swagger. Motivated by a deep desire to bring down a corrupt system, Gennojo is willing to risk everything, even his own life, to achieve his goal. Despite his rough exterior, he holds a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to helping the poor and elderly."
While the exact point of Gennojo's introduction remains undisclosed, his importance to the game's missions is confirmed. According to Mackenyu, Gennojo is a member of the "Shinobi League," and players can essentially recruit him as a companion throughout their journey.