Get ready for the March release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows! 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.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Closer Look

Mackenyu Arata as Gennojo

Mackenyu, renowned for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the One Piece series, will lend his voice to Gennojo in both English and Japanese for Ubisoft's upcoming feudal Japan-set title, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This pivotal character will play a significant role in assisting the protagonist. Ubisoft describes Gennojo as a key figure who "helps the protagonist track and eliminate a crucial target."

Ubisoft further elaborates on Gennojo's personality: "Gennojo is 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 belongs to a group known as the "Shinobi League," and players can essentially "recruit" him as a companion throughout their journey.