Mackenyu, 1996
Actors · November 16, 1996
Mackenyu
★ HOW OLD IS MACKENYU?
Mackenyu is 29 years old, born November 16, 1996 in Santa Monica · Scorpio.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Santa Monica
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Beverly Hills High School
★ LEDE
About
Mackenyu broke through Japanese cinema as the face of manga adaptations, landing the Japan Academy Newcomers of the Year Award after Chihayafuru in 2017. Born November 16, 1996, in the US, he is the son of martial artist Sonny Chiba and has since played iconic roles including Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's One Piece. A Scorpio who pivoted early from US citizenship to a major acting career in Japan.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mackenyu Maeda, known professionally as Mackenyu Arata, is a Japanese actor born November 16, 1996. He rose to prominence after portraying Arata Wataya in the Chihayafuru live-action trilogy in 2016, an achievement recognized with the 40th Japan Academy Newcomers of the Year Award in 2017. His filmography expanded rapidly across manga adaptations: he played Okuyasu Nijimura in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2017), Sōta in Tokyo Ghoul S (2019), Yukishiro Enishi in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021), and later Pegasus Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac and Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's One Piece (both 2023). As an actor, he performs in live-action, television, and streaming productions. Mackenyu is the son of legendary martial artist and actor Sonny Chiba, the older brother of actor Gordon Maeda, and younger half-brother of actress Juri Manase. Born under Scorpio, his career trajectory reflects a disciplined focus on character work and franchise roles that anchored his rise in Japanese entertainment.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- His professional stage name, Arata Makken'yū, differs from his birth name, Maeda Makken'yū.
- He inherited a legacy of performance: his father Sonny Chiba was a renowned martial artist and actor.
- His breakout role in Chihayafuru (2016) earned him one of Japan's most prestigious newcomer awards within a single year.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 2016
- NOTABLE WORKChihayafuru: Kami no Ku· film
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Mackenyu release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mackenyu?
- Mackenyu is 29 years old (born November 16, 1996).
- When is Mackenyu's birthday?
- Mackenyu was born on November 16, 1996.
- What is Mackenyu's zodiac sign?
- Mackenyu is a Scorpio, born November 16, 1996.
- What is Mackenyu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mackenyu was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Mackenyu from?
- Mackenyu is from United States.
- What does Mackenyu do?
- Mackenyu is a actor.
- Where was Mackenyu born?
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