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Mackenyu’s filmography has seen him take up live-action adaptations of renowned anime and manga on multiple occasions. While it helped him make a name for himself, it wasn’t until One Piece that the actor was able to see his fame skyrocket across the world. Now the world sees him as Roronoa Zoro, the dedicated swordsman and right-hand man of Monkey D. Luffy.
Mackenyu as Zoro | Credit: NetflixWhile not all of his live-action adaptations have sprang to such success, he has given his very best in all these situations. His dedication towards acting comes from his father, who despite being a big name in the Hollywood industry, never pressured his son into pursuing the same career. It was through his own choices that Mackenyu set a path within the industry.
Mackenyu Arata Has His Wife’s Hand on His Back
Life is a journey you start alone and end alone. However, it doesn’t make the people you meet on the way seem irrelevant. Instead, they become even more important for they make sure that even if life is to end alone, it does not end unhappy. Finding a partner in life is a part of the journey. Mackenyu, whose career is an uphill ride, finds his solace in his wife.
Mackenyu as Zoro | Credit: NetflixIt was definitely something I felt the first day I met my wife. I knew I couldn’t be happy without her and I knew I needed her in my life to be happy for the rest of my life.
During an interview with Cosmopolitan, the actor opened up about finding love in his life. There wasn’t a moment’s doubt in his mind, experiencing what it feels like when they say ‘love at fight sight.’ It was as if the world had opened an entirely new door for him.
The definition of happiness changed in his eyes, replacing what he had known before with what he wanted to know with her by his side. He wanted to see the world with her, make new memories with her, and redefine happiness with her.
Mackenyu Arata is Grateful For His Wife
Mackenyu talked about how even with a loving wife by his side, it isn’t just that things are permanently okay for them. There comes the need to add effort into the relationship, especially for an actor whose schedule can be excruciatingly demanding. Speaking during the interview, he admitted that the support he got from his other half kept him going in the most unimaginable ways.
Mackenyu as Zoro | Credit: NetflixYou got to find a super supportive partner, especially in my job. You fly all over the world and you’re not home all the time. So your partner needs to be super-duper supportive. Once you’re back home, it’s on you to pay back the support and keep your partner happy.
He admitted that the distance and lack of availability was something that needed to be worked on, understanding just how much spending time is important between partners. While he is away at most times, she constantly supports him.
However, once he returns, there is no place like home. His attention diverts to his wife as all the worries fade away with only her in his mind. Their love is undeniably romantic with the way the actor talks about her, almost poetically.
One Piece is available to watch on Netflix.
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