Mackenyu Nitta: “I am trying to find something that can fulfill myself in this generation, and I want to challenge the situation that I can reach!”
As a “manga adaptation professional”, the Japanese-American actor Nitta Makensuke’s charm continues to be popular all over the world. His heroic appearance is like a dark horse prince, making a sensation on the international stage, shining brilliantly, and becoming an incomparable figure in the world’s entertainment industry. The rising star generation of actors is in short supply.
In the golden autumn of October with clear blue skies, when the long-awaited Mackenyu showed up at the racecourse in the suburbs of Taipei with us, we were lucky enough to feel such authenticity and beat our hearts! The iconic male god who is popular all over the world in the 21st century has really arrived in Taiwan, the birthplace of his favorite bubble milk tea. Against the backdrop of the bright sunshine that matches his atmosphere, the man in front of him looks like he just stepped out of an anime. When I saw the authentic Taiwanese boba milk tea prepared in advance, I couldn’t hide my joy like a child. I raised my cute and childish smile and took a big sip. I said with a smile: “I don’t think I can give up pearls in my life.” Milk tea, Taiwan’s pearl milk tea is so delicious!”
Live like an anime life
The number of followers on Instagram has soared to 5.55 million followers so far. Mackenyu has a proud and deep silhouette, thick eyebrows and lively eyes, plus the Pacific shoulder width and strong body that are always talked about. He has the same personality as he does on the big screen. Style.
It’s just that he doesn’t usually run social groups. He has a quiet and introverted nature of two dimensions that is slow and shy. He can fluently switch between English and Japanese in a bubble voice, saying that his private life is actually nothing special, it is ordinary and everyday, “It’s a bit Animation fans often stay at home, otherwise they are working out.” As a fitness geek, he said, “Fitness is a healing thing for me and can relieve stress; recently I go to the gym six days a week. The main reason is also to prepare for the next role, so I gained ten kilograms and continued to exercise.”
Mackenyu lives his inseparable acting career and life like an anime. He was born in Los Angeles in 1996. At the age of 15, he co-starred in the American movie “Take A” with his father “Shinichi Chiba”, a legendary Japanese action movie star. Chance”, first entered the industry in the United States in 2013 through the movie “SPACEMAN”. As a newborn, he was not afraid of tigers. In order to hone his profound acting skills, he regarded acting as his lifelong career. Therefore, he made up his mind to return to Japan in 2015 and start over again, and successively acted in “Kamen Rider”, “Kapai Love”, “Honey” “Peach Girl”, “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”, “Excalibur”, “Fullmetal Alchemist”, “Crimson Squad”, “Saint Seiya” and Netflix’s “One Piece”, as well as the upcoming “Dragon” which will be launched exclusively on Disney+ “Miracle” and many other popular manga adaptations, and even Ximon Sojiro, who performed in the “Boys Over Flowers” (Chinese translation: Meteor Garden) stage play in 2016, has firmly established himself as an unparalleled “comic adaptation professional”. In 2017, he won the 40th Japan Film Academy Newcomer of the Year Award, known as Japan’s Oscar, for his vivid interpretation of the Fukui accent in “Kanai Love”. Later, in order not to forget the original intention of acting with all my heart no matter how big or small the role was, I took my stage name from the character “new” in this masterpiece and changed it to Mackenyu Nitta.
An existence that no one can surpass
Mackenyu, who was born to be an actor, talked about the halo of being the second generation star of an entertainment family. He said with a calm expression, “I don’t feel any pressure about my natural family background. It’s all part of my life. What’s more, I’m much older than my father, and the times are different; I’m trying to find something that can fulfill me in this generation.” Just like his father, Chiba Shinichi, a Japanese martial arts actor, originally used the four characters “Truth, Sword, Human + Right” As Mackenyu was named in Chinese characters, it means that he can achieve a great position of “holding the sword of truth and standing on the right side of others”. Now he has indeed lived up to this name. His dream has come true and he has grown up with ” “One Piece” is shining brightly on Hollywood’s route.
“Maybe I was greatly influenced by my father without realizing it. If I hadn’t grown up in this family, I probably wouldn’t have become an actor. For me, my father is an existence that no one can surpass.” No. The outside world gave him this sweet burden label. Mackenyu grew up looking up to his father as a hero and warrior, and followed in his father’s footsteps step by step. He started learning karate at the age of eight and piano at the age of ten. At the age of 16, he obtained a fifth-degree black belt in karate. He also won the Los Angeles Championship, and also dabbled in wind instruments, flutes and saxophones during his schooling. He wanted to prove himself with his strength, and also realized that the face and body are the weapons of an actor. “However, rather than surpassing my family, I prefer I want to challenge the situation I can reach.” Therefore, in order to play any role well, he is willing to do any special training. With his martial arts background, he has also been exposed to wrestling, gymnastics, fencing, swimming, bullfighting, equestrian, archery and other sports. The project has refined its own skills. In almost every work performed, I insist on completing difficult action scenes in person, to practice Mackenyu’s heart “I want to challenge the role that only I can interpret, and through this, I hope to use my acting skills to bring people The courage of the audience and the power of dreams.” With passionate genes flowing throughout his body, he has carved out his own niche in a down-to-earth manner, and has been praised by many directors who have worked with him as the most sincere and hard-working actor who works hard.
The actor I want to be
If it can be said that his father was the leader who led Mackenyu to enter the acting career, “The real opportunity that inspired me to become an actor was when I was a teenager and watched the play “Tears that Fall on the Star Land” by my senior Haruma Miura, which was His touching acting skills shocked me, and I came up with the idea that “it seems good to be an actor.” This started my career as an actor.” Soon after, the two also had the fate to collaborate in the movie “BRAVE: Ultramarine War”. “He gave me a lot of valuable acting experience, and I was lucky enough to become a good friend with him. He is an important person who has a place in my heart.” Mackenyu, whose words are full of true feelings and attachment, will be remembered as Miura Haruma and his father. Chiba Shinichi regards them as the benchmark in life, “I hope that in the future I can fully portray various characters like them, show my different acting skills, and enjoy various scripts and stories.”
Mackenyu, who has been sharpening his skills for ten years since his debut, has appeared in more than 40 film and television works. “Now I just take every role seriously and keep my original intention to act. Because I have only recently entered Hollywood, Everything is fresh, and everything feels like starting over.” He recalled, “Actually, I didn’t have the idea of entering Hollywood at the beginning, but from one day onwards, I suddenly felt that I had to go out into the world and enter the international arena. Once I broke into acting, this was the biggest change in my mentality since I started acting.” He said that of course it would be easier if he only stayed in Japan to develop, but it would be less challenging. “Although developing in foreign markets requires everything to be done. Starting from scratch, but I’m glad I made the decision to challenge myself.”
Mackenyu, who has stepped out of his comfort zone, talks about the biggest feeling since filming? “Each work I shoot will be influenced by many different aspects. But rather than what I gain, I want to know which work of mine the audience likes, or what aspects of me they recognize from which work.” He shared emotionally, “Currently, I hope that in the future I can become an actor who others say, ‘I want to be like this person.'” He has a good relationship with his family, and then confessed: “I also really want to be like this person.” I am filming a movie together with the actor’s younger brother, Go Atsushi Majoeda, but it still depends on whether there are good works, timing, luck and other factors. I really hope that one day the two brothers can film together. This is also my recent dream.”
The treasure boy obsessed with acting
It may be said that Mackenyu became a first-class actor due to various fates and opportunities. He is on a journey of self-exploration in all aspects, working hard to develop his own surprising treasures of talent. He fully wants to have an influence that transcends generations. It is by no means just Destiny’s Beloved was an instant success. He has never been lazy since his rise. He felt shy about being hailed as Japan’s national treasure handsome man, “I think the charm of men is not just about appearance, not to mention that the traits of men in different countries must be very different, and naturally Growing up in the United States, I was never told that I was handsome!” When asked to describe his unique charm in three words, he replied with determination in his eyes: “Motivational, interesting Exuberant and challenging spirit!”
Indeed, the many roles Mackenyu has played have demonstrated his diverse and stunning style one by one, leaving a deep impression on the audience. Undoubtedly, he fell in love with the unrestrained nature of filming. He can magically turn his imagination into reality and outline exciting feelings. He is also a senior movie addict. “I think the fascinating thing about movies is that you can feel the exhilaration that you can’t experience in ordinary life.” It can enrich the emotions of life and get motivation from it. Seeing scenery that you have never seen before can sometimes escape reality temporarily. You may even be affected by watching a movie, change your outlook on life, or have a different view of things. My views and opinions have deeply attracted me and changed me. For example, the movie “Koisora” starring Miura Haruma and Aragaki Yui is very cool!”
A Pokémon that sprouts electricity
Mackenyu has a unique presence. During those few minutes of shooting, no matter where he was, he always had a dreamy and bright visual focus. By the end of the interview, he was quite relaxed and showed his childishness freely. However, I was curious to ask him how he gave up his favorite bubble milk tea in order to train and maintain his figure, even though he has such high self-control. After hearing this, he immediately put down the mobile phone with the red-haired Jack and Meiyin casings of “One Piece” in his hand, picked up the milk and took a big sip, and replied with a playful smile: “Who said I have quit? I have never quit. Pearl milk tea! I only restrain myself from drinking it when I’m trying to lose weight for a role!”
Full of childishness and contrasting cuteness, he was recently invited to attend the Kuwait Comic Exhibition, where he reproduced Sauron’s famous saying “I want to be the world’s greatest swordsman” and made the audience scream with joy. He will also serve as the 12th Mackenyu, who was the promotional ambassador for the Tokyo Comic Con last month, talked about his fascination with Pokémon. He even opened up the conversation and shouted happily: “Pokemon cards are really fun! Recently I have also become obsessed with One.” Piece card game, if there is a place in Taiwan that holds a One Piece card competition or battle, I would want to play it.”
As a Scorpio, facing his upcoming 27th birthday in November, he “makes a wish to get in better shape, to win the One Piece card competition (laughs~), and to make further progress in acting.” Mackenyu is as good as he wants. Like bubble milk tea, the beloved Pokémon has the characteristics of being so addictive that you can’t put it down and can’t put it down. It has double-sided explosive energy. Like gold, it is not afraid of time and fire. He keeps his original intention simple and has endless possibilities in his future. On the great waterway, sail to a country of unexpected surprises.
Marie Claire (hereinafter referred to as MC): She once revealed that because she is afraid of yellowing her teeth, she tries to only drink water. Do you have any special maintenance tips?
Mackenyu: That’s right! I only drink water…haha! I lied to you! However, it was indeed like this for a while, but I would change the appearance according to the needs of the character. So, in order to figure out the character, the color of my teeth can also be changed to express my passion. In terms of skin care, I usually don’t over-maintain my skin by applying too much toner, lotion, etc. This will allow my skin to have the ability to repair itself and not spoil my skin.
MC: Please share a little secret you want fans to know about you?
Mackenyu: Yeah! I want to have eight children…ah~ I’m just kidding, I’m lying to you! The secret I want to share is that when I drink bubble milk tea, I like to add twice as many bubbles.
MC: Besides being an actor, what other dreams do you want to try or plan to pursue in the future?
Mackenyu: I want to be a shareholder in the business. For example, they are very interested in industrial management such as watches, jewelry, accessories, clothing, gyms, real estate, etc.
