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7 Best Mackenyu Movies and TV Shows

Since the release of One Piece live action series, Mackenyu's popularity has been soaring. His portrayal of Zoro in One Piece gained a massive following, mostly from women who just couldn't resist his charm.

Mackenyu himself has etched his name in the entertainment industry a long time ago. First appearing in Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Drive, he was 17 years old when he debuted. Starting from small roles, his talent continued to spike interest from directors and producers.

Born as Mackenyu Maeda, his breakthrough role was the portrayal of Arata Wataya in the Chihayafuru trilogy. In fact, he loved the character so much that he decided to use Mackenyu Arata as his stage name.

As a son of the famous Japanese actor and martial artist, Sonny Chiba, it's no surprise that Mackenyu followed in his father's footsteps. Now, with over 40 credits in acting roles, Mackenyu continues to rise in his stardom.

Besides One Piece, there are a lot of Mackenyu movies and TV shows to get to know him better. Here are the recommendations!

1. Chihayafuru Trilogy

Mackenyu's breakthrough role in the Chihayafuru Trilogy was what catapulted him into stardom. The trilogy is based on the manga series "Chihayafuru" by Yuki Suetsugu and follows the story of Chihaya Ayase, a young girl who becomes deeply involved in the competitive world of competitive karuta, a traditional Japanese card game.

In the trilogy, Mackenyu Arata played the role of Arata Wataya, a childhood friend of Chihaya and a skilled karuta player. His return to the town after some years of absence rekindles Chihaya's passion for karuta, and he becomes a central figure in her journey to become a competitive karuta player.

Arata's presence and influence serve as a driving force in the story, motivating Chihaya and her friends to form a karuta club and pursue their dreams of becoming champions. Arata also represents one of the love interests in the series, creating a love triangle with Chihaya and another main character, Taichi Mashima.

If you want to explore Mackenyu's other role beside One Piece, Chihayafuru Trilogy is a great way to start!

2. Over Drive

Mackenyu portrayed the character Hiyama Naozumi in Over Drive. Naozumi, the wild and unpredictable Supika Racing Factory hotshot, is no stranger to chaos. Despite his troublesome nature, he possesses exceptional driving skills and aspires to advance to the World Rally Championship.

Towards the end of the film, Naozumi undergoes a remarkable transformation and becomes more focused on his goals in rally racing. This journey takes him from lone wolf to a team player, from troublemaker to disciplined driver. Mackenyuy's portrayal brings Naozumi's passionate evolution to life, promising an engaging and impactful character arc that's worth watching.

3. Pacific Rim: Uprising

In the epic "Pacific Rim: Uprising," Mackenyu Arata takes on the role of Ryoichi Hatayama. Although not the central character, Hatayama's role as a Pan Pacific Defense Corps cadet and co-pilot of the formidable Jaeger, Saber Athena, adds depth to the storyline.

Even as a supporting role, Hatayama stands alongside lead characters, like Jake Pentecost (played by John Boyega), and takes on a vital part in the thrilling battles against the Kaiju monsters.

While not in the spotlight, Mackenyu's appearance in this international blockbuster allows him to showcase his acting skills. His performance enriches the action and the overall dynamic of Pacific Rim: Uprising.

4. Our 30 Minute Sessions

Expanding his role, Mackenyu portrayed a musician in Our 30-Minute Sessions (サヨナラまでの30分). His character, Aki Miyata, a musician who passed away one year before the events of the film. Despite his untimely death, his bright and positive personality continues to influence the lives of those who knew him.

On the other hand, a character named Sota discovers a mysterious tape recorder which allows him to listen to Aki's voice from the past for 30 minutes. During this time, Aki takes over Sota's body, leading him to meet his former girlfriend.

As the plot unfolds, Sota not only learns more about Aki's life and struggles but also undergoes personal growth and self-discovery. The story delves into themes of friendship, grief, and the healing power of communication and connection, even beyond death.

5. Peach Girl

In the 2017 Japanese romantic comedy-drama "Peach Girl," inspired by Miwa Ueda's beloved manga series, Mackenyu Arata takes on the role of Kazuya Tojigamori. This story revolves around the intricate romantic and dramatic journey of the central character, Momo Adachi.

Kazuya, one of Momo's dearest friends and a fellow classmate, embodies kindness, care, and unwavering support. He's a character marked by unrequited love for Momo, a sentiment that sparks emotional conflicts and intense drama. As Kazuya grapples with these feelings, the movie explores the complexities of friendship and love.

6. Knights of the Zodiac

Enter the fantastical world of "Knights of the Zodiac," where Mackenyu steps into the role of Seiya. In this cinematic take on the beloved "Saint Seiya" franchise, created by Masami Kurumada, adventure and destiny collide.

Seiya, a street-smart orphan, embarks on a perilous odyssey to rescue his kidnapped sister, Patricia. His journey tests his mettle as he confronts formidable challenges. His fate becomes intertwined with the legendary Knights of the Zodiac, warriors chosen to safeguard the goddess Athena's reincarnation.

Mackenyu's portrayal is more than a mere performance. It's a journey through Seiya's determination, a tour of his emotional evolution from ordinary to hero. He weaves his essence into the action and drama, crafting a Seiya that captivates and immerses us in the "Saint Seiya" universe.

7. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1

Perhaps Mackenyu's most peculiar acting role, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1" saw Mackenyu Arata taking on the character of Okuyasu Nijimura. This film is based on the Diamond Is Unbreakable story arc of the popular manga and anime series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" by Hirohiko Araki.

Okuyasu Nijimura possesses a Stand, a supernatural ability that grants him unique powers. His Stand is known as "The Hand," and it wields the extraordinary power to erase or scrape away anything it touches with his right hand. Initially introduced as a member of a group with antagonistic motives, Okuyasu's character undergoes a transformation as the narrative unfolds.

Looking into his diverse acting role, it seems like Mackenyu doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. His career will continue to evolve, and with his legendary portrayal of Zoro, more directors and producers may see the potential he has.

Finally, some of Mackeyu's movies are available to stream online on Apple TV, such as "Knights of the Zodiac" and "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1". To watch them, you'll need a paid subscription available through Apple TV.

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So, prepare to journey into the mesmerizing world of Seiya and Jojo, right from your screen!

[nerd-sama-aesthetic]

Anime Characters whose zodiac sign is Gemini

Shinji Ikari / Hikaru & Kaoru Hitaciin

Marco Bott  / Sosuke Aizen

Chihaya / Ryota Kise

Itachi Uchiha / Taiki Kou 

Ayame Sarutobi / Konato Izumi

[vulpiximisa]

so I recently started the basketball which kuroko plays to add to my sports anime repertoire and I found that I couldn’t really get into it

I thought at first it was because there wasn’t enough character exposition and (Oh No) too much gameplay and I realize I like sports anime in a certain way

Im only like 6 episodes in, and there’s nothing wrong with home team, but it makes it obvious that the only characters that are going to matter are the Rainbow Miracle boys and Kagami, given that all the other characters dont have anime colored hair, it feels very intentional

anyway I realize I prefer sports anime when the main character is completely new to the sports. you learn the sport with the MC, and you see the MC grow into the sport and love it. so its equal parts character growth and sports jargon ( Yowapeda, Haikyuu, Bakuten, etc)

or clearly when the series is more about the characters and the sport is just like a backdrop (Free). my priority is always with the characters first

sports anime where the protag is already good at the sport (Chiyafuru, Hinomaru Sumo) there are side characters that are the noob. MC has their own goals and problems but the side characters are written well to help them grow.

kurobas has everyone already into the sport and i really cant relate because theyre not selling it to me. (you think i watch sports anime for sports??) and while i do want to see kuroko and kagami take on all of kuroko’s exes, its like, i dont really care to sit through these games with the uncolorful characters 

[adlibitum-ice]

I drew it with the image of this song of the Japanese singer “Perfume”. This song is also very cute and fun melody, so I'm glad if you listen!

It is the theme song of the Japanese movie "Chiyafuru". Therefore, the elements of karuta are included, and the color has become more flashy.

[subdee]

“new” anime recs

Not that I have any idea when I’ll have time to watch anything but...

I asked one of my students what the big anime are these days, she said I should watch Zombie Saga, Demon Slayer, Tokyo Ghoul and/or Dr. Stone.  She was very convincing too, I think she has a future as a professional reactor XD.  

She also mentioned A Silent Voice as “the saddest anime I’ve ever seen” but TBH... it seems a bit melodramatic.  But maybe.  

@sunlightslastglimmer mentioned Chiyafuru when we were talking about which shoujo series have any kind of fandom nowadays.  I liked Hikago, Bakuman  and  3-gatsu no Lion (as manga) so I’ll probably give it a try at some point  

Any other recs?  If you guys could only choose one from the list above, what would it be?  

[naegichiis]

Don’t think I’ll ever talk about magi again for a while. I mean magi ended, alikou isn’t canon, there is no material to work with nor motivation anymore, most of magi fandom is dead...maybe when the series gets a 3rd season I’ll pick the ship up (like me rn with chiharata now that chiyafuru got a new season huhuhu)

Also I have neglected the blog so much I thought once of deleting it but I put all my effort into all those edits that I’ll proly keep it. Though I’m still thinking wether I should revamp this blog and change urls or smth.

[breathinhelium-blog]

Chiyafuru

An anime about the jappo game "karuta" where you have to recognize a poem between 100 from a small part.

I am just at 6/25 ep, but i really like it.

The main character is a girl, who act at the opposite of her look.

Just take a look, you will be happy to have done that🌻

[fredthespacecat]

My Anime List

So I was tagged by the amazing @fall17 (Thanks, you’re a really nice person), to write about my anime list. Please bear in mind I don’t watch anime frequently so I haven’t really seen or read much

Animes that I have watched:

Attack On Titan (Season 1)

The Asterisk War

Initial D

Love Live

The Pokemon Anime (Because everyone has seen that)

Yu-Gi-Oh

Mangas that I am reading:

Hatsune Mix (Not a series, I know, but I was poor to afford a series)

Attack On Titan

Yu-Gi-Oh

Animes that I want to watch:

The Testament of Sister New Devil

No Game No Life

RWBY

Food Wars

Chiyafuru

Soni-Ami

Diabolic Lovers

Akame Ga Kill

Assassination Classroom

Re:Zero

So you know if you have any suggestions or anything you can tell me, I’ll put it on the list and I’ll try to watch some anime XD

[ambarawanihonkurabu]

Film Chihayafuru Musubi Yang Dibintangi Suzu Hirose Rilis Foto Potongan Adegannya

Film yang dibintangi oleh Suzu Hirose, Chihayafuru Musubi telah merilis foto utama dan foto cuplikan adegan filmnya.  Selain Suzu Hirose, film ini juga diramaikan jajaran pemeran utama seperti Shuhei Nomura, dan Mackenyu Arata.

Film Chiayafuru diangkat dari manga berjudul sama karya Yuki Suestugu yang pertama kali dirilis oleh majalah Jepang, Be Love pada tanggal 28 Desember 2007 silam. Film ketiganya merupakan kelanjutan dari 2 tahun setelah cerita Chihayafuru Shimo no Ku (Chiyafuru Part 2), dan karakter Chihaya yang diperankan oleh Suzu Hirose sudah menjadi seorang siswa SMA. Awal mula cerita manga Chihayafuru dimulai ketika seorang gadis bernama Chihaya Ayase yang duduk di kelas 6 SD bertemu dengan Arata Wataya, murid pindahan dari Prefektur Fukui.

Empat tahun kemudian, Chihaya sudah menjadi siswi SMA, ia mengetahui bahwa Arata, yang kembali ke Fukui tidak bermain karuta lagi. Percaya bahwa mereka akan bertemu Arata lagi, Chihaya dan teman kecinya, Taichi memulai sebuah klub karuta di SMA mereka. Chihayafuru Musubi akan menggambarkan perkembangan para anggota dari klub karuta di SMA yang akan menjadi sorotan utama film ketiganya ini.

Selain ketiga pemeran di atas, film yang dijadwalkan tayang di Jepang pada 17 Maret 2018 mendatang tersebut juga turut dibintangi oleh aktor dan aktris ternama seperti Mone Kamishiraishi, Yuma Yamamoto, Yuki Morinaga, Mio Yuki, Hayato Sano, Kaya Kiyohara, Mayu Matsuoka dan lain – lain.

Berikut adalah kumpulan foto dari cuplikan film sekuel dari Chihayafuru :

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Chiyafuru - Episode 16/17

Chiyafuru – Episode 16/17

Let’s keep on chugging with Chihayafuru! Last episode represented the conclusion to another of Chihayafuru’s mini-arcs, as both Chihaya and Taichi found themselves defeated in the team’s first major tournament. That arc also introduced Shinobu, who is awesome, but I’m guessing we won’t be seeing her for a little while. Chihayafuru is fast-paced, but it still generally obeys the tenets of its…

[realanimeguru]

girl sports masterlist

so i saw a post a while back that basically said that while they thought the ecchi in Keijo was gross, they suffered through it because besides the ecchi the writing was good and there aren’t any other girl sports anyways so fuck off 

and i haven’t seen Keijo (and i don’t really plan on it because ecchi just isn’t my thing) so i can’t say anything about the writing, but that last part about there not being any girl sports out there at all is bullshit??? like they’re not mainstream at all bc girl sports aren’t particularly popular but they definitely exist. so like, if you’re looking for girl sports and are maybe tempted to watch Keijo because?? what else is there?? i have other solutions for you (if you wanna watch Keijo because you wanna watch Keijo then do it tho, i’m just making this for people who want girl sports without the ecchi)

anime

Yawara! (judo)

Taishou Yakyuu Musume (baseball)

Bamboo Blade (kendo)

Chihayafuru (karuta)

Ginban Kaleidoscope (figure skating)

Ace wo Nerae! (tennis)

Saki (mahjong, game)

Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A (mahjong, game, a remake i think?)

Girls und Panzer (tankery, fictional sport)

Stella Jogakuin Koutou-ka C³-bu (survival game)

Amanchu! (scuba diving, technically not a sport bc no competitions)

Bakuon!! (motorcycling; also technically not a sport)

Yama no Susume (mountain climbing, technically not a sport, short)

Sabagebu! (survival game)

Teekyuu (tennis...? among other things? short)

Shion no Ou (shougi, game)

Cross Game (male lead, main girl is in basebal)

Long Riders! (cycling)

Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume (ping pong)

manga

Power!! (basketball)

Beniiro Hero (volleyball)

Nononono (skiing)

I-Revo: Ice Revolution (figure skating)

Matsuri Special (wrestling)

Purikyuu (archery)

Sugar Princess (figure skating)

Suzuka (male lead, main girl is in track)

Gothic Sports (soccer; couldn’t find a mal page for some reason? i read the first few pages and it looks pretty good though)

i think that’s all i can find for now, but if i’ve missed any let me know and i’ll edit it in. most have really iffy ratings, but if the synopsis doesn’t sell you, go read the reviews! a lot are really positive despite the low scores. 

[kokoronoshojosak07]

[lookingkindofcool]

[eggsistential]

Today is a Great Day

Because Crunchyroll finally announced they were going to stream Chiyafuru 2! Win!

[ambarawanihonkurabu]

Teaser, Trailer Dan Poster Film Chihayafuru Musubi Telah Diluncurkan

Melalui kanal Youtube resmi milik distributor film Toho, teaser bersama dengan video trailer dari sekuel ketiga film Chihayafuru yang berjudul Chihayafuru Musubi baru – baru ini telah diluncurkan. Kedua cupilkan video tersebut menampilkan aksi para pemeran utamanya seperti, Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura, Mackenyu Arata dan masih bayak lagi.

Berikut ini adalah dua video yang mereka perlihatkan untuk para penggemar yang telah menanti-nantikan film ini, video yang dirilis kali ini berdurasi 33 detik untuk video teaser dan berdurasi lebih dari satu menit untuk video trailer, serta sebuah poster film yang mereka unggah melalui akun Twitter resminya.

Film Chiayafuru diangkat dari manga berjudul sama karya Yuki Suestugu yang pertama kali dirilis oleh majalah Jepang, Be Love pada tanggal 28 Desember 2007 silam. Film ketiganya merupakan kelanjutan dari 2 tahun setelah cerita Chihayafuru Shimo no Ku (Chiyafuru Part 2), dan karakter Chihaya yang diperankan oleh Suzu Hirose sudah menjadi seorang siswa SMA. Awal mula cerita manga Chihayafuru dimulai ketika seorang gadis bernama Chihaya Ayase yang duduk di kelas 6 SD bertemu dengan Arata Wataya, murid pindahan dari Prefektur Fukui.

Empat tahun kemudian, Chihaya sudah menjadi siswi SMA, ia mengetahui bahwa Arata, yang kembali ke Fukui tidak bermain karuta lagi. Percaya bahwa mereka akan bertemu Arata lagi, Chihaya dan teman kecinya, Taichi memulai sebuah klub karuta di SMA mereka. Chihayafuru Musubi akan menggambarkan perkembangan para anggota dari klub karuta di SMA yang akan menjadi sorotan utama film ketiganya ini.

Selain ketiga pemeran di atas, film yang dijadwalkan tayang di Jepang pada 17 Maret 2018 mendatang tersebut juga turut dibintangi oleh aktor dan aktris ternama seperti Mone Kammishiraishi, Yuma Yamamoto, Yuki Morinaga, Mio Yuki, Hayato Sano, Kaya Kiyohara, Mayu Matsuoka dan lain – lain.

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[ambarawanihonkurabu]

Berkat Prestasinya, Suzu Hirose Terpilih Menjadi Heroine Di Drama Pagi Natsuzora

Aktris cantik Suzu Hirose, menghadiri salah satu acara NHK TV setelah terpilih menjadi pemain utama wanita di salah satu drama pagi pada tanggal 20 November kemarin. Dalam event tersebut, Natsuzora ditetapkan menjadi judul dari drama pagi yang akan mulai tayang pada awal tahun 2019. Selain heroine, diumumkan pula penulis naskah yang akan bertanggung jawab untuk berkontribusi dalam drama ini. Penulis tersebut adalah Sumio Oomori. Drama ini merupakan drama pagi pertama bagi Hirose. 

Natsuzora merupakan drama pagi ke 100 yang dimiliki oleh NHK. Karya ini merupakan karya orsinil dari Oomori. Menceritakan kisah pasca perang di daratan Hokkaido, dimana sang tokoh utama wanita hidup dengan penuh mimpi dan harapan.

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Kemajuan akting Suzu Hirose masih terus berlanjut

Hirose mengawali karirnya sebagai model di majalah Seventeen, yang kemudian pada tahun 2014 menjadi bintang iklan, manager dari tim sepakbola SMA, dan juga Ambassador dari salah satu grup perusahaan kereta api JR SKISKI. Pada tahun 2015, dia menjadi pemeran utama untuk pertama kalinya di drama Gakkou no Kaidan. Di tahun tersebut dia diberi julukan sebagai Gadis 16 Tahun Paling Sibuk di Jepang. 

Berkat film Chiyafuru yang dia bintangi pada tahun 2016, dia mendapatkan berbagai penghargaan seperti Excellence Best Actress Award di 40th Japan Academy Award dan di beberapa ajang penghargaan film lainnya.

Karena prestasinya yang gemilang di bidang perfilman, Suzu Hirose terpilih untuk membintangi drama terbaru NHK, Natsuzora.

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Heroine di drama ini merupakan hasil dari casting dan audisi. Suzu Hirose terpilih menjadi drama yang memiliki hubungan dengan sejarah ini adalah karena dia memiliki pengalaman yang cukup banyak dalam berakting. Untuk memerankan pemeran utama di drama Natsuzora diperlukan penghayatan yang tinggi pada adegan sedih dan gembira di dalamnya.

Rencananya Natsuzora akan mulai tayang pada bulan april dan berakhir di bulan September 2019 dengan total 156 episode.

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