After the release of the new Netflix series “One Piece” live-action adaptation, it immediately became a hot topic. The series not only has high discussion value, but also instantly made the American-Japanese actor Mackenyu, who plays the three-sword style swordsman “Zoro,” a sensation! As the only Asian actor in the show, he has captured many fans with his handsome face, strong muscles, and fluent English. Have you also been won over by this Japanese heartthrob?
In the live-action version of “One Piece,” Mackenyu Arata plays the role of Zoro, a swordsman who uses three swords. All of the action scenes were done without the use of CG effects, aiming to faithfully recreate the original sword techniques! In order to perfectly portray Zoro’s cool image, Mackenyu Arata not only exercises every day but also hired a personal trainer to sculpt his muscles. His well-defined abs, chest muscles, and strong arm lines have become the focus of public attention and have successfully gained him numerous fans!
At the age of 26, Makkenyu Nitta was born and raised in Los Angeles, USA. At the age of 15, he began his entertainment career in the United States and officially debuted in Japan at the age of 17. He has appeared in a series of Japanese dramas such as “Super Baseball Red Does Not Yield” and live-action adaptations of anime films and series, including “Sword of the Gods,” “Fullmetal Alchemist,” “Saint Seiya,” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable.” In 2017, Makkenyu Nitta won the “Rookie of the Year” award at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize for his role in the live-action film “Chihayafuru: Kami no Ku.” Since then, he has steadily established his career and has appeared in nearly 50 works to date.
It is worth mentioning that Shinken Yano was born into a showbiz family. His father is the late Japanese actor, director, producer, and martial artist Shinichi Chiba. He portrayed Xiongba in the film “The Storm Riders” and was nominated for Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards for his performance in this film. Shinken Yano, who speaks fluent English, starred alongside his father Shinichi Chiba in the Hollywood film “Take a Chance” when he was only 15 years old. He also appeared in “Pacific Rim Uprising” in 2018 and recently reached new heights in his acting career with his role as “Zoro” in the live-action version of “One Piece”!
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Shinken Nitta has been learning karate, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, horseback riding, and other sports since he was young. He even obtained a fifth-degree black belt in karate before the age of 16 and has won the karate championship in Los Angeles. It’s no wonder that he personally performs all the high-difficulty fight scenes in the drama!
At the age of 15, Makoto Niida developed the idea of becoming an actor after watching a film by Haruma Miura. The two also collaborated on the film “BRAVE: The Legend of the Blue Sea”. Regarding his first role as a male lead, Makoto Niida expressed his happiness in being able to act alongside Haruma Miura and gained valuable experience from him. He said, “I already respected Haruma Miura before, and I often received encouragement from him. He is a good and kind senior, and I will never forget that.”
Newcomer Makoto Arata, with broad shoulders and perfect muscle definition, is highly favored by luxury fashion and jewelry brands such as Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton. As a fashion enthusiast, Makoto Arata has also ventured into the fashion industry and established his own brand, “INCRM,” in 2022. The brand’s design concept is inspired by different styles and cultures, with a commitment to using environmentally friendly materials and emphasizing practicality and comfort. The brand’s positioning remains unchanged, unaffected by mainstream culture. In addition to the clothing line, Makoto Arata has also launched a jewelry line and personally serves as a model for his own brand!
