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Many fans were introduced to the charismatic Mackenyu Arata through his impressive performance as Zoro in the live action of one piece. And although many were enchanted by him, few know that the actor not only has a pretty face, but also starred in several anime and manga adaptations.
In this article, we reveal Mackenyu’s journey in the world of liveaction films. From intense characters to other impressive roles, he has shown his versatility and commitment to bringing the essence of these worlds to the screen. Check below:
Samurai X
Samurai X is a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki that tells the story of Kenshin Himura, a peaceful swordsman who promised never to kill again. However, Kenshin is no ordinary samurai; He is the legendary Battosai the Shredder, an assassin who fought in the Japanese Civil War.
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In the film Samurai X: The Origin we learn the cause of the crossshaped scars on the protagonist’s face and his transformation. In “The End,” Himura and his allies face their greatest challenge yet. Mackenyu plays a crucial role in both, playing Enishi Yukishiro, the younger brother of Tomoe Yukishiro, the warrior’s first love. Enishi seeks revenge for her death and becomes the main antagonist of the conspiracy. Both titles are available on Netflix.
The Knights of the Zodiac
Knights of the Zodiac is one of the most famous anime and manga franchises, created by Masami Kurumada. The story is about young warriors who are protected by constellations, the Knights, and serve the goddess Athena. Together they face challenges and fight to protect the Earth from various threats.
In the film, Arata takes on the role of Seiya, a street orphan who learns that he is destined to protect the reincarnated Greek deity and save the world. To do this, however, he has to face his own past. The cast also includes Sean Bean as Alman Kido and Mark Dacascos as Mylock. The title is available on Netflix.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist is a manga and anime series that revolves around brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search for the Philosopher’s Stone to restore their bodies after an unsuccessful attempt to revive their mother using alchemy.
In Fullmetal Alchemist: Scar’s Revenge It is Fullmetal Alchemist: The Ultimate AlchemyIn the film, released in 2022, Mackenyu plays Scar, a character with a tragic past who seeks revenge against the State Alchemists.
In the first film, a mysterious figure begins to target these people for their sins against God, putting the protagonists in great danger as the homunculi begin to reveal themselves. In the second, the two brothers’ journey ends in the face of a supernatural and national threat. Both titles are available on Netflix.
JoJo’s bizarre adventure
Diamond is unbreakable is part of the famous manga and anime series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, created by Hirohiko Araki. The action takes place in the fictional town of Morioh, where Josuke Higashikata, the protagonist, and his friends discover the existence of stalls, physical manifestations of supernatural powers.
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They end up caught up in a series of bizarre events and have to face various enemies. In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Chapter IThe actor plays Okuyasu Nijimura, a character with a powerful stance and a rugged personality but with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, the title is not available on streaming platforms.
Tokyo ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul S is the sequel to the 2019 film Tokyo Ghoul, based on the manga by Sui Ishida. The story takes place in a world where ghouls creatures that look like humans but must consume human flesh to survive coexist in secret with humanity.
The film chronicles the events following the murder of model Margaret by Shuu Tsukiyama, a creature in search of unique flavors and culinary delights. Tsukiyama becomes obsessed with Kaneki, the protagonist, and plans to eat him. To do this, he lures him to a restaurant where others of his species are just waiting to eat him. However, after a twist, Kaneki manages to escape.
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In the film, Mackenyu plays Souta, an enigmatic character whose actions and motivations have a profound effect on the plot, directly affecting the fates of several characters. The title can be viewed on Apple+.
chihayafuru
Chihayafuru revolves around the traditional Japanese game of karuta, which uses cards that combine poetry and quick reflexes. The story follows Chihaya Ayase, a young girl who discovers her passion for acting through a new classmate, Arata Wataya, who is played by the young actor in the film.
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Together with his friend Taichi Mashima, they start a karuta club at school and aspire to compete at the national level. Mackenyu plays a very important role as it significantly influences Chihaya’s development in the game world.
Released between 2016 and 2018, the film trilogy captures the essence of the manga and digs deeper into the relationships and challenges faced by the main characters. Unfortunately, the titles are not available on any streaming platform, but the full animation can be seen on Crunchyroll.
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