In a nutshell

• Ubisoft announced that Japanese actor Mackenyu will make his video game debut in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, lending his voice and likeness to the character Gennojo.
• Gennojo is a charming individual who crosses paths with Naoe and Yasuke and can be recruited into the Shinobi League.
• Mackenyu will perform both Japanese and English voice-overs for this character.

Ubisoft has announced that Japanese Actor Mackenyu, known for his role as Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece,” will make his video game debut in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Mackenyu Character Details

Mackenyu will be lending his voice and likeness to the game as he portrays Gennojo, a charming individual who crosses paths with Naoe and Yasuke while they are tracking a crucial target. Players can recruit him in the Shinobi League to aid in their fight.

Mackenyu will be doing both the Japanese and English voice-overs for this character.

“I have fond memories of the franchise. I was in middle school when Assassin’s Creed first came out, and I remember my friends and I would gather at a friend’s house and take turns playing the game,” Mackenyu said. “When I heard that the new Assassin’s Creed game would be set in Japan, I knew that I needed to be part of this project.”

“Mackenyu’s performance added something really special to our game,” said Jonathan Dumont, Creative Director at Ubisoft Quebec, the lead development studio for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. “His unique energy and charisma breathe life into Gennojo, and we’re eager for players to meet the character and explore his story.”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is launching on March 20, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.