Despite not experiencing pressure to pursue acting, Mackenyu from One Piece considers the most significant lesson he learned to be the life-altering advice given by his father.

Roronoa Zoro’s Actor Mackenyu from the One Piece Live-Action has become a fan favorite, just like his character, due to his appealing appearance, great action sequences, and charm. Mackenyu has earned the popularity and affection of the fans by starring in One Piece live-action. His career in the film industry has been inspirational, and he is now on his way to becoming one of the finest. Mackenyu has been in the acting business for a long time. He has been in several live-action films as well as other films.

One Piece Live-Action actor Mackenyu Arata

Mackenyu’s family has been in the acting industry for a long time. His father, brother, and half-sister have all been a part of the film business. Despite that, he was never pressured into acting. It was his own decision and his father’s advice helped him with it.

Mackenyu’s Father Gave Him Life-Changing Advice

Mackenyu has been witnessing the industry since childhood as his father Sony Chiba, was a legendary actor and martial artist. Despite his background in the entertainment industry, he was never pressured into becoming an actor by his father. Instead, he took inspiration from Japanese actor Haruma Miura. In an interview with Vogue, he talked about how he developed a love for acting and how his father’s advice helped him find his path.

“I have been very familiar with the industry since I was a little boy, but my father never pressured me into being an actor. It was something that slowly developed inside me over time. The most important thing I learned from him was to find my path in the industry. Just to be myself.”

One Piece Live-Action actor Mackenyu Arata

He also talked about how his father advised him to just be himself which helped him gain success in the industry from such a young age. Mackenyu’s love for acting developed itself and his urge to become an actor brought the fan-favorite Zoro in One Piece Live-Action.

Beginning of Mackenyu’s Acting Career

Mackenyu started acting when he was 16 years old. Initially, he got small roles, but as his career elevated, he started getting roles in live-action, movies and other series. He also made quite a noise in Hollywood by starring in movies like Pacific Rim and Knights of the Zodiac. Finally, he got a chance to show his talent through Zoro in One Piece live-action. While talking with Numero Netherlands about the start of his career, Mackenyu said:

“Initially, I wasn’t sure I was going to be an actor. But when I got into my teens, the acting bug hit me. I wasn’t sure how things were going to go, but my manager saw me in a short project when I was 16 and was impressed. That was the start and acting opportunities followed.”

Mackenyu as Zoro

Mackenyu was a part of a small project which got him noticed by his manager and his journey into the world of acting began. And now he has become one of the most loved actors in the live-action industry, especially among One Piece fans.