Mackenyu
- Name: Mackenyu
- Native name: 新田真剣佑
- Given name: Maeda Mackenyu
- Also Known as: Makkenyuu, Mackenyu Chiba, Mackenyu Arata, あらた まっけんゆう
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Male
- Born: November 16, 1996
- Age: 28
In 2013, Mackenyu turned his full attention to acting—including roles in the feature film Buzz (So-On: The Five Oyaji) (2014) and TV movie Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari (2014). His acting quickly expanded to include three supporting roles in TV Mini-series including The Kindergarten Detective (Hanasaki Shin'ichirou wa Nemurenai!!) (2015), Yume o Ataeru (2015), and Hatsumori Bemars (2015). His fame grew dramatically in Japan after landing the role of Eiji Tomari/ Kamen Rider Drive in the live action movie based on the popular series created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori, Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future (Gekijōban Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future) (2015).
In 2015, he also landed his first lead roles in two USA film productions, Take a Chance (2015) and Tadaima (2015); for the latter he won a best actor award. In January 2016, he made his stage debut in the Japanese musical Boys Over Flower (Hana Yori Dango: The Musical) (2016). He had a prominent role in the two part feature film Chihayafuru Part I & II (2016) which was released back-to-back in March and April 2016. Japan's AM magazine featured him on the front cover of their 14 March 2016 edition and included an interview with him. One of his most challenging roles in his career to date was Shoujo (Little Girl).
Having completed his lead role as "Makise" in the feature film Night's Tightrope (Shoujo) (2016), Mackenyu started to expand his acting opportunities in Hollywood with a lead role in the series ZAPS, Inc. (2017) and the supporting role of Ryoichi in Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018).
In December 2020, Mackenyu announced that he would be leaving his agency, Top Coat, in April of 2021 as well as suspending his Japanese activities for the time being. He announced that he wants to focus on global activities in 2021.
Mackenyu and his brother Maeda Gordon both announced their marriages to non-celebrity women on January 22, 2023, the birthday of their father Sonny Chiba who passed away in 2021. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
One Piece Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2025, 0 eps
Roronoa Zoro
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
House of the Owl
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Ogami Ryu
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Wonderhatch: Soratobu Ryu no Shima
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Akuta
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
One Piece
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Roronoa Zoro
(Main Role)
|
8.8
|
Ichikei no Karasu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Ishikura Bunta/"Bun-chan" [Court clerk, Tokyo District Court's third branch]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Re: Na mo Naki Sekai no End Roll: Half a Year Later
Japanese Drama, 2021, 3 eps
Sawada Makoto / Onose Makoto
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Doki no Sakura
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Kijima Aoi
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Two Homelands
Japanese Drama, 2019, 2 eps
Amoh Isamu
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Chihayafuru: Tsunagu
Japanese Drama, 2018, 5 eps
Wataya Arata
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Todome no Kiss
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Namiki Takauji
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Todome no Parallel
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Namiki Takauji
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Keiji Yugami
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Kaitori Kappei (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Bokutachi ga Yarimashita
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Ichihashi Tetsuto
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Aogeba Toutoshi
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Ren Kitora
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Ashita mo Kitto Kimi ni Koi wo Suru.
Japanese Drama, 2016, 4 eps
Shouta
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Sakurasaku
Japanese Drama, 2016, 4 eps
Takemiya Ippei
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Hatsumori Bemars
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Sasaki
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Yume wo Ataeru
Japanese Drama, 2015, 4 eps
Masaaki
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Kamose Hitoshi
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Team Astro
Japanese Drama, 2005, 18 eps
Shin-chan
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
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Knights of the Zodiac
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Seiya
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Fullmetal Alchemist 3: Final Transmutation
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Scar
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Revenge Scar
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Scar
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Yukishiro Enishi
(Main Role)
|
8.6
|
Brave: Gunjou Senki
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Nishino Aoi
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Master Plan
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Sawada Makoto / Onose Makoto
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro
Japanese Movie, 2020,
[Yashiki's friend]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Our 30 Minute Sessions
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Miyata Aki
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Kaiji: Final Game
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Hirose Minato
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Tokyo Ghoul S
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Souta
(Bit part)
|
7.4
|
12 Suicidal Teens
Japanese Movie, 2019,
No. 5
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Code Blue: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Iwata Akio [Michi's Lover]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Over Drive
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Hiyama Naozumi
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Chihayafuru 3: Musubi
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Wataya Arata
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Impossibility Defense
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Asao Momose
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Nijimura Okuyasu
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Peach Girl
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Tojigamori Kazuya / Toji
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Let's Go, JETS! From Small Town Girls to U.S. Champions?!
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Yamashita Kosuke
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Night's Tightrope
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Hikaru Makise
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Bittersweet
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Babazono Atsushi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Chihayafuru 2: Shimo no Ku
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Wataya Arata
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Chihayafuru: Kami no Ku
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Wataya Arata
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Tomari Eiji / Kamen Rider Drive
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Buzz
Japanese Movie, 2015,
[Special instructor's son]
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Oyaji
Japanese Movie, 2007,
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Rurouni Kenshin: Road to Kenshin Special Edition the Final
Japanese Special, 2021, 2 eps
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Remote de Korosareru
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Nomura Yusaku
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Tokumei Shikikan Goma Ayaka
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Suzuki Tatsuya [Police sergeant]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2014 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
{Shadow Boxing}
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Azatokute Nani ga Waruino
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 150 eps
(Ep. 16)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Another Sky Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 102 eps
(Ep. 20)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 90, 255)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 380 eps
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 209, 226, 296, 297)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Ariyoshi Seminar
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 364)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 125, 199, 213, 250)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 340, 344, 430)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 718)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 326, 380)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 396, 425)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
1 Okuri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 118 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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