The A piece Live Action has taken the world by storm, not only because of its amazing portrayal of Eiichiro Oda’s A piece but also for the incredible chemistry between the cast off-screen. However, there is one person in particular who may sail a little further in terms of forging a close bond with the author himself – and that is none other than Mackenyu Arata, the actor behind Zoro.
The A piece Fans have long poked fun at Eiichiro Oda’s apparent “obsession” with Mackenyu, but this inside joke may be truer than fans initially thought. After all, Mackenyu recently expressed his desire to play card games with Eiichiro Oda in his own house! Guess who might be jealous now? – Emily Rudd, aka the on-screen Nami, of course.
Mackenyu Arata’s obsession with A piece Card game
It doesn’t just stop at small talk and casual card games with Oda – Mackenyu is serious about the A piece card game. The A piece The cast revealed their fascination with the game at Megacon 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
It’s almost as if Mackenyu has unlocked some sort of secret level of Straw Hat bonding that the others haven’t quite reached yet. While Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, frets over Eiichiro Oda’s drawings, Mackenyu is already on his way to arranging his next gaming meeting with the legendary creator.
Fans can’t help but smile as they see Mackenyu, the embodiment of Zoro’s determination, seem to be devoting his energy to becoming a formidable card player, a feat that only Zoro himself can accomplish.
According to the other Straw Hat actors, Mackenyu, even when he is training in the gym, is constantly improving his skills in playing the A piece Card games. Mackenyu has taken his love for the game to a new level, winning several events and becoming a well-known force in the competitive scene within the A piece fan base.
The rest of the Straw Hat cast, meanwhile, may be feeling a little left out of this exclusive bromance between Oda and Mackenyu. One cast member in particular, Emily Rudd, who plays Nami, is probably harboring a twinge of jealousy.
Eiichiro Oda’s funny relationship with the A piece Live-Action Cast
Emily Rudd was already a passionate A piece fan long before she adopted the orange hair and perfect aim of the Straw Hat crew’s navigator. In fact, her journey as a fan took an even more surreal turn when Oda himself drew the live-action cast.
Eiichiro Oda’s recent sketches not only resemble the Straw Hat Pirates, but also reflect the real-life actors who portray them. Emily Rudd could hardly contain her excitement when she saw Oda’s portrayal of Nami. She referred to Oda as “Goda,” a term of affection and respect that fans use to describe Oda’s godlike status in the manga world. Being drawn by her idol was the ultimate fan moment for Rudd, as it felt like a personal recognition of her A piece Devotion.
While Mackenyu seems to be a little ahead of the game in terms of his friendship with Oda, Rudd’s fan moment proves that each of the Straw Hat cast members has a special connection to the creator. Whether through personalized drawings, shared passions, or unforgettable performances, Oda’s love for his cast members is clearly visible.
Perhaps in the future, Rudd will get the chance to sit down at Oda’s card table himself and even challenge Mackenyu for the title of card game master. But until then, Mackenyu Arata can continue his bromance with Oda by playing another game with him.
One Piece – Live Action is currently available on Netflix.
