Mackenyu Arata opened up about his first trip to Indonesia, his impressions of Indonesian fans, and the local food he has tried during his visit to Jakarta.

The second day of Indonesia Comic Con 2026 at JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta, became even more exciting with the arrival of Japanese actor Mackenyu Arata, best known internationally for playing Roronoa Zoro in the live-action ONE PIECE series.

Hundreds of fans gathered at the ICC 2026 main stage on Sunday, October 4, eager to see the actor during his highly anticipated talk show.

During the session, Mackenyu shared his impressions of Indonesia and admitted that he was touched by the warm welcome he received.

This was his first visit to the country, and the actor said he hoped to leave Indonesia with fond memories of the people he met in Jakarta.

“I was actually quite surprised by how kind and respectful everyone here is,” Mackenyu said.

Interestingly, the warm atmosphere reminded him of his home country, Japan.

“It kind of reminds me of Japan. Japan is my home, so thank you for all the love,” he added.

Mackenyu Tries Indonesian Food

The 1996-born actor also revealed that he had already tried several Indonesian dishes during his stay.

Mackenyu said he had eaten sop bening, a clear Indonesian soup, at a restaurant and enjoyed the dish.

“Yesterday, I actually had some Indonesian food. Sop bening. It was really good,” he said.

The actor, who also portrayed Yukishiro Enishi in the live-action RUROUNI KENSHIN films, added that he enjoys spicy food.

When the host asked what Indonesian dishes he would like to try next, the crowd became even more animated as several popular dishes were suggested, including rawon, rendang, and instant noodles topped with an egg.

Mackenyu then revealed that he had already sampled another Indonesian favorite.

“I also had ribs yesterday,” he said.

His comments about Indonesian food quickly became another fun moment during the talk show, as fans reacted enthusiastically to his willingness to explore local cuisine.

Mackenyu Meets Fans at Indonesia Comic Con 2026

Mackenyu’s appearance was one of the most highly anticipated moments of Indonesia Comic Con 2026.

For many fans, the event marked a special opportunity to see the Japanese actor in person during his first visit to Indonesia.

In addition to appearing on the main stage for the talk show, Mackenyu also held a paid Meet & Greet session with fans.

The session included opportunities for attendees to take selfies with the actor and receive his autograph. The Meet & Greet began earlier in the morning before Mackenyu continued his schedule with his appearance on the main stage.

With his warm response to Indonesian fans, stories about his first impressions of Jakarta, and even a few comments about the local food he had tried, Mackenyu’s appearance became one of the standout moments of the final day of Indonesia Comic Con 2026.