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Before his breakthrough as Zoro inOne Piecelive-action, Mackenyu worked on notable projects. FromTokyo GhoultoRurouni Kenshin, he has a diverse roster of works. But that is not all, considering his penchant for games.
In particular, his affinity towardAssassin’s Creedis the hot topic of late. His joining the voice cast was a piece of delightful news for most fans. But that is not the end of it all.
Other than him lending his voice to his favorite game, the franchise is working on a prequel manga. Its release is much anticipated by gamers and readers alike. But there might be a deeper meaning to this.
Interestingly, this movie may have foreshadowed and possibly teased a future anime adaptation for the franchise. This could mean a fruitful prospect for theOne Pieceactor in more ways than one.
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsannounces prequel manga
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis an upcoming RPG game created by Ubisoft and a mainline entry afterMirage. It is focused on the late Sengoku period in Japan and continues the age-old friction between the Templars and the Assassins.
The game is centered on Naoe Fujibayashi, an assassin, and Yasuke, the first-ever African Samurai. Both work in tandem to overthrow and dismantle oppression as well as corruption of the Templar.
Like most games, however, it isn’t exempt from controversies. From historical accuracy to forced diversity, itgarnered criticismfrom several fanatics. And while it seems all too theatrical, there are upsides to that as well.
Regardless of that, gamers praised its versatile characters and warriors. This ties well with its gameplay that incorporates diverse weaponry, and vivid landscapes. But what makes it even better is its prequel which is set to pander to both readers as well as gamers.
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Recently,Anime News Networkconfirmed the prequel manga on their X account.
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows game is getting a prequel manga that will launch on the YanMaga Web site on the game’s release day of March 20.https://t.co/aizzZVclLF➤
Interestingly, the franchise partnered with Webtoon and Redice Studio previously for a manhwa adaptation. While this is a prequel, its release and timing are almost insane. This holds for Mackenyu joining the voice cast who might have foreshadowed a possible anime as well and here’s why.
Did Mackenyu foreshadow a possible anime adaptation?
Mackenyumight be following in Oda’s footsteps with his recent feat. TheOne Pieceactor is a tinkerer of all sorts. Be it horse riding or martial arts, he is a true hobbyist in every sense. But this also has to do with his passion for the game.
Apart from being a versatile actor, he is all set to dabble in the voice-acting arena. This is especially true for his upcoming role in theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsgame.
Of late, he recentlyconfirmed his roleas Gennojo in theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsgame. He also opened up about his love for the franchise whilespeaking to Variety. And while the actor landed his voice acting gig, he might be on the verge of manifesting a possible anime adaptation as well.
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Although it seems too exaggerated, it does tie in with his dreams of working in a live-action medium of the same. The actor has previously worked in several adaptations. It only makes sense for him to reprise his role in an anime that would be more accurate and rooted in source material.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’prequel manga is slated for release on 20th March 2025.
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
