Mackenyu, the talented individual, was born on November 16, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, to a family with a rich background in the entertainment industry. His father, Shin'ichi Chiba, is a renowned actor, producer, director, and martial artist. Growing up in Los Angeles, Mackenyu developed a diverse range of interests and skills, including horseback riding, Kyokushin Karate, gymnastics, water polo, and wrestling. His fascination with music led him to learn piano at the age of ten, and he later picked up the saxophone and flute.
Mackenyu's acting career took off after he landed the role of Wataya Arata in the Chihayafuru trilogy, a critically acclaimed series that earned him the prestigious 40th Annual Japan Academy Newcomer of the Year Award in 2017. His subsequent roles in Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) and Over Drive (2018) further cemented his status as a rising star in the industry. Mackenyu's versatility as an actor was showcased in his portrayal of the villain, Enishi Yukishiro, in Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter (2021),and his roles in Fullmetal Alchemist: The Revenge Of Scar and Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Transmutation (2022).
In 2021, Mackenyu was cast as Roronoa Zoro in the highly anticipated Netflix live-action series adaptation of One Piece (2023),and as the lead, Seiya, in the feature film Knights of the Zodiac (2023). Additionally, he will be starring in two Disney+ projects in 2023, the original live-action/ anime mixed feature, Dragons of Wonderhatch, and the drama series, House Of The Owl. With his impressive range and dedication to his craft, Mackenyu is sure to continue making a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
