Profile of Mackenyu Arata, the actor who plays Zoro in ONE PIECE Live Action, Acting Debut at the Age of 15 - Often Plays Popular Manga and Anime Characters

Kapanlagi.com - Mackenyu Arata has become the focus of loyal fans of the anime ONE PIECE. This is because he is trusted to portray the character Roronoa Zoro in the ONE PIECE live action which has aired on August 31, 2023.

The handsome figure of Mackenyu Arata is no stranger in Japan. He is a young actor who made his debut as an actor since his teenage years. It's no wonder that Mackenyu Arata's acting in ONE PIECE live action is very cool.

Now, for KLovers who are curious about Mackenyu Arata, who plays the character Roronoa Zoro in ONE PIECE live action. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Born in 1996

Portrait of Mackenyu Arata (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

Well, it turns out that Mackenyu Arata is a 90s kid, KLovers. Yes, he was born on November 16, 1996. Mackenyu Arata himself has a real name, Mackenyu Maeda, who was born in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California.

2. Son of a Great Figure in Japan

Mackenyu Arata is still young with his father Sonny Chiba (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

Well, it turns out that Mackenyu Arata's father is no ordinary person, KLovers. Yes, Mackenyu Arata is the child of Tamami Chiba and Sonny Chiba. The late father, Sonny Chiba, is known as a veteran actor and martial artist from Japan.

His father has appeared in KILL BILL VOLUME 1 (2003) and THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT (2006). In addition to being an actor, Mackenyu Arata's father is a producer, director, and martial arts expert who is immortalized as Terry Tsurugi in the film THE STREET FIGHTER (1974).

3. Martial Arts Expert

Portrait of Mackenyu Arata (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

Well, besides his father, Mackenyu Arata has also been interested in the world of martial arts since he was a child, KLovers. It is known that Mackenyu Arata once won 3rd place in the US Kyokushin Karate championship when he was still in junior high school. Not only that, Mackenyu Arata also participated in gymnastics, water polo, and weightlifting.

4. A Serious Career

Portrait of Mackenyu Arata (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

Although still young, Mackenyu Arata has a serious career in the acting world, KLovers. He started his career as an actor at the age of 15, through the film TEAM ASTRO in 2005. From there, Mackenyu Arata has appeared in many films and adaptations of manga or anime series. In 2021, Mackenyu Arata decided to pursue an international career.

5. Rising Name in 2015

Mackenyu Arata as Eiji Tomari Kamen Rider Dark Drive (credit: Special/KAMEN RIDER DRIVE)

Although he is the son of a famous veteran actor, Mackenyu Arata's popularity was not easily obtained, KLovers. After 10 years of career, Mackenyu Arata's name exploded in 2015 after he played the character Eiji Tomari, Kamen Rider Dark Drive, in the feature film titled KAMEN RIDER DRIVE: SURPRISE FUTURE.

6. Often Portraying Manga and Anime Adapted Characters

Mackenyu Arata becomes Enishi Yukishiro in RUROUNI KENSHIN (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

After that, Mackenyu Arata played many characters adapted from manga to anime. He has appeared in the film JOJO'S BRIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (2017) as Okyuyasu Nijimura, CHIHAYAFURU as Arata Wataya, TOKYO GHOUL S (2019) as Sota, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST (2022) as Scar. And in RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE FINAL (2021) as Enishi Yukishiro.

7. Getting Married Young

Mackenyu Arata's portrait (credit: instagram.com/mackenyu)

However, for female fans, it seems like you will be heartbroken to know this fact. Yes, Mackenyu Arata himself is already married. It is known that Mackenyu Arata registered his marriage in early January 2023.

The wife is known to accompany Mackenyu Arata in his career in the international world. It is known that Mackenyu Arata and his wife dated for 2 years before finally getting married.

Mackenyu Arata chose to announce his marriage to the public on January 22, 2023. This date was chosen by Mackenyu Arata because it coincides with his late father's birthday.

Those are some profiles and facts about Mackenyu Arata, the actor who plays the character Roronoa Zoro in ONE PIECE live action. Still young, but Mackenyu Arata's career is extraordinary.

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