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Mackenyu, the live-action Roronoa Zoro from Netflix’s adaptation ofOne Piecehas now become a popular name in the entertainment world, especially in the anime world. His performance in the first season, as the Swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates has earned him a lot of love and appreciation fromOne Piecefans.
Now fans are eagerly waiting to see how he will do justice to the role of Zoro in the upcoming seasons ofOne Piecelive-action as the series gets ready for the second season. Mackenyu being the fan-favorite just like his character will be particularly noticed by fans and will surely be ready for the next adventure.
However, Mackenyu did not just get into the role of Roronoa Zoro. His mindset beforeOne Piecelive-action helped him portray the character perfectly and make him such a big hit amongOne Piecefans. This was witnessed during one of his interviews before the release of One Piece live-action season 1.
Mackenyu Wanted to Leave an Impression onOne PieceFans
Before the release ofOne Piecelive-action season one, Mackenyu sat withVogue Hong Kongand talked about the stress he had to deal with while working on a series with such a huge fanbase. He explained how he not only wants to please theOne Pieceanime fans but also wants to leave an impression on the people who have not heard about it before.
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Mackenyu stated:
“I want to please the fans of that anime as well as people that may have never seen or heard of it before. But anime is anime, live action is live action. If you love the anime, and that’s your thing, then that’s fine. But if you’re willing to open your mind a little and challenge yourself to watch something new, there is always something new that live-action can add. We are always thinking about how we can take things up a level and make it the very best we can.”
According to Mackenyu, the live-action series could add a new element to the storyline ofOne Piecewhich the fans might never have seen before. It may take things to the next level which might surely surpriseOne Piecefans.
Mackenyu’s First Experience on the Set ofOne PieceLive-Action
WhileMackenyu’smindset before the release ofOne Piecelive-action was appreciative, his first experience on the set ofOne Piecelive-action was something else totally. During the interview, he talked about how he felt the first time he arrived on the set of One Piece live-action.
“As a Japanese kid, everyone knows about One Piece. When I stepped foot on that Going Merry ship… It was something else. I couldn’t wait to tell all my friends and brag about it. It was just awesome. It’s hopefully going to be a special experience for the fans too.”
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One Pieceserved as a great opportunity for Mackenyu as it not only helped him get fame in the anime world, it also opened a lot of opportunities for the actor. Still, there is no new update about the series beginning theshoot of the second season ofOne Piecelive-action as fans eagerly await to watch Mackenyu bring Zoro’s role back to life.
You can watchOne Piecelive-action on Netflix.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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