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One PieceActor Mackenyu who plays the role of Roronoa Zoro has been a part of many live-action series and movies and has been quite famous for it. By becoming a part ofOne Piecelive-action, Mackenyu has acquired the fame and love of the fans that he deserves. But this is not his first project of 2023. He has also done a movie calledKnights of the Zodiacin which he plays the main character Seiya who is on his journey to find his long-lost sister but also discovers new things about himself and the world.
Mackenyu explained how he has watched the movie three times and he was deeply excited about the movie’s response as this was probably the first movie where have a Japanese American as a lead.
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Mackenyu Talks About Watching the Movie Three Times
During an interview withScreenRant, Mackenyu talked about his experience while filming the movie. He also stated how he was excited to see the response of the audience to the movie as it is very rare to see a Japanese American as the lead.
“This is a Japanese film in live action. It’s groundbreaking. They’ve never done this before. Well, technically they have but not with a Japanese American lead. It doesn’t happen very often. I’m definitely excited for that. I love the visual effects. It’s just amazing. I love how it looks. I’ve watched it three times already and I love it. So I hope people love it too.”
He also stated that he has watched it three times and he loves how the movie looks. He also stated that he hoped the people would love it too as this is a Japanese film in live-action. He stated that although the manga is old, the movie features a 2023 version of his character Seiya which would definitely be worth it.
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Knights of the Zodiac’sResponse After Release
TheKnights of the Zodiacadaptation received a disappointed and merciless response from both critics and viewers at the time of its release. Just 24 hours after its launch on June 01, 2025, it received a pathetic 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. There were huge hopes for this well-known anime live-action to thrive on the big screen. It disappointed fans and left them wondering about the future of their beloved franchise. Some fans believe that, while the special effects aren’t perfect, they’re nevertheless stunning, and that certain situations, such as the combat between Seiya and the Silver Saint, were well-executed.
Unfortunately, these virtues were eclipsed by the show’s negative overall reaction. The film grossed $6.9 Million and was declared a box office failure.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
