While preparing for his role of Arata Wataya, Mackenyu learned how to play Karuta and speak the real Fukui dialect.
Mackenyu changed his stage name to Mackenyu Arata because of his role as Arata Wataya.
Mackenyu was so dissatisfied with his performance in a scene, he ended up crying in frustration.
Mackenyu won 40th Japan Academy Newcomers of the Year Award for his role as Arata Wataya.
Hirose Suzu claimed Mackenyu was a huge encouragement for her. He would come to the set every day, even when he didn't have any scenes.