115-593: Rockman may refer to: Rockman , the Japanese name for the Mega Man franchise Rockman, the Japanese name of Mega Man (character) , the titular protagonist of the Mega Man video games Alexis Rockman (born 1962), American contemporary artist Rockman (amplifier) , a brand name of headphone guitar amplifiers and other music technology products Rockman Rock,
230-477: A Mega Man film adaptation for Netflix, and said it would explore the future of automation and "man and robot becoming one" as either being good or bad. Shortly after, Joost said that Josh Koenigsberg, who co-wrote Joost and Schulman's film Secret Headquarters (2022), was writing a new draft of the screenplay with the duo and hoped to turn in a completed draft to Netflix in the following weeks. Koenigsberg said he had replayed past Mega Man video games to research
345-400: A "Blue"'s Trap, resulting in major focus when making illustrations focusing on him. For Mega Man 8 , Kaji had difficulties in making the illustrations, leading Inafune to revise the ones from Proto Man. The absence of Proto Man in Mega Man 11 has been criticized. Mega Man 11 producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya explained his exclusion in the game, stating that "What we struggled with the most
460-539: A "primal and emotional" story that can be relatable beyond the character's traditional depictions. In December 2021, Joost and Schulman's production company Supermarché was revealed to be developing the film alongside Chernin Entertainment for Netflix, with the duo's in-house producer Orlee-Rose Strauss also attached. Ryan Leston at IGN reported the film was still in early development at that time. In August 2022, Schulman confirmed that he and Joost were writing
575-547: A 12-volume Rockman X adaptation by Yoshihiro Iwamoto, over 15 Classic and X adaptations by Shigeto Ikehara, a light-hearted adaptation of Rockman Zero by Hideto Kajima, a slapstick adaptation of Shooting Star Rockman by Masaya Itagaki, another Battle Network adaptation by Jun Keijima and Miho Asada called Rockman EXE Battle Story , and a short series of slapstick Battle Network and Star Force -themed adaptations by Takumi Kawano. Dreamwave Productions and Brazilian publisher Magnum Press made its own comic books based on
690-863: A DLC fighter and a major antagonist in the Story Mode, where he merges with the supervillain Ultron to become Ultron Sigma. MegaMan.EXE and Zero both appear as bonus playable characters in the fighting game Onimusha Blade Warriors , while a different version of Mega Man, based on his appearance on the American box art of the first game, appears as a playable fighter in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions of Street Fighter X Tekken . Mega Man Volnutt and Roll also make an appearance in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars , with Zero added to
805-573: A Star , a three-part OVA that was developed in Japan. Production on this series started circa 1992-1993, before the American TV series , but was not officially released in the United States until 2005. Development of a film based on Mega Man had begun by December 2014 when 20th Century Fox registered a website domain for the film. In September 2015, Fox was revealed to be developing
920-399: A better female character than the ones featured from Nintendo Entertainment System games as she is not reward for the main character but instead a powerful character on her own. However, her weaponry was still called out for her distinctive weapon. In Gaming Disability: Disability Perspectives on Contemporary Video Games , Roll is seen as a clean up messes in a more common approach to women in
1035-507: A cameo appearance in CD versions of Mega Man X3 , watching TV in the background of the FMV intro for Volt Catfish's stage, making him the only robot from the classic series to also appear in the X series. Beat is a robotic bird that Dr. Cossack created to provide additional support to Mega Man during the events of Mega Man 5 and has since appeared in many Mega Man games. Several of the games require
1150-547: A cameo in Mega Man 10 in the item shop when playing as Proto Man. His name is derived from the music genre tango . Reggae is a robotic bird and Dr. Wily's pet, who appears in a Japan-exclusive drama CD , Wily & Right no RockBoard: That's Paradise , and in Rockman & Forte: Challenger From the Future as a weapon for Bass. His first appearance outside Japan is in Mega Man 7 , where he appears if an invalid password
1265-576: A female robot designed for housekeeping instead of fighting. She plays a supporting role in the first game and a more substantive role in subsequent sequels. Her name was never mentioned until Mega Man 3 , which marks her return, where her entry in Dr. Light's robot list is shown during the ending. She also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man 2 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man. She
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#17327914055551380-536: A hardcover re-release on August 20, 2019. On October 31, 2019, it was announced that Mega Man Star Force Official Complete Works would be getting a hardcover re-release on May 5, 2020. Mega Man has also been featured in many comics and manga in Japan, although few have been localized in North America. The most well-known series is produced by Hitoshi Ariga (who went on to provide character designs and artwork for future official Capcom releases, including
1495-462: A laser beam. He also has the ability to merge with other vehicles to form King Jet Robo and King Tank Robo, the penultimate bosses of the game. Tango ( タンゴ ) is a green robotic cat and one of Mega Man's allies. Tango can roll himself into a buzzsaw and dive into enemies until all in-area enemies are defeated, he falls into a pit or spikes, or his energy is expended. He appears in Mega Man V , Rockman & Forte Mirai kara no Chōsensha , and as
1610-480: A level—Mega Man gains the ability to use that Robot Master's special weapon. Each Robot Master represents a specific element or object, with bosses such as Fire Man, Ice Man, Guts Man, Cut Man, Elec Man, and Bomb Man. The weapons Mega Man gains share the theme of the defeated boss. After defeating all of the Robot Masters, Mega Man travels to a multi-stage fortress to confront Dr. Wily, the person responsible for
1725-544: A link cable with another Advanced PET to battle each other. With the series' sixth installment , Battle Network was the second series in the franchise to reach a definitive conclusion. A follow-up to the Mega Man Battle Network series and released on the Nintendo DS , The Star Force series' marks the 20th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise. Star Force takes place roughly 200 years after
1840-550: A main character and also featured Dr. Wily as one of the antagonists. This was followed by Mega Man (1994–95), the first series to be based in the Mega Man universe. Mega Man next appeared in anime produced in Japan and based on spin-off series. First was MegaMan NT Warrior (2002–06), based on the Mega Man Battle Network video game series (both the anime and the video game series were known as Rockman.EXE in Japan). This
1955-546: A pseudonym of Jimmy Cauty from electronic music group The KLF Rockman (comics) , an early Marvel Comics hero Rockman (website), a Norwegian music website Rockman Swimrun, a swimrun race in Rogaland, Norway "Rock Man", a song by B'z, a B-side of " Ultra Soul " Rock Men , characters in the Conker series Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
2070-403: A recurring enemy throughout the classic series, and most variants often operate machines such as walkers, gun turrets, jet skis, and helicopters. They wear a black visor and have a single red eye. The Yellow Devil is a powerful combat robot which Dr. Wily created. Its body is made from a shape-memory alloy , allowing it to split into multiple pieces and reform elsewhere. At the center of its body
2185-528: A return to the modern era, featuring Mega Man in a 2.5D environment, with 3D cel-shaded graphics, and is presented in a widescreen aspect ratio. When using a special weapon, in addition to changing colors, Mega Man's armor also changes appearance. Capcom wanted a redesign in graphics and control as the Mega Man series moved from the NES to the SNES, prompting the creation of the Mega Man X series in 1993. Set years in
2300-504: A select few from a folder deck, and once selected, the game switches to real-time as the player must move to dodge enemy attacks while attacking at the same time using said Battle Chips. Once the Custom Gauge is full, the player is able to select new chips from the deck. An anime series, MegaMan NT Warrior , was also produced, ending with 209 episodes and a 50-minute film adaptation. A spin-off game Mega Man Network Transmission ,
2415-422: A select number of Battle Cards on a folder deck to attack enemies. However, unlike Battle Network, combat takes place in 3D space, with most of the grid occupied by enemies, and the player having only a 1x3 grid to move, making combat much faster-paced and focusing more on player reflexes and quick-reaction time from an opening. To compensate, the collectible card system has been simplified, and players were given
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#17327914055552530-437: A sidekick/ally of X. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in which Reploids were falsely branded as Mavericks and were hunted down, and surviving Reploids formed an opposing faction called "The Resistance", with the help of human scientist Ciel, Zero awakens and begins his battle against a powerful human-supremacy force called Neo Arcadia as he protects the oppressed remaining reploids, uncovers the history behind "The Elf Wars", and
2645-443: A strategic hallmark of the series: determining the best order to defeat bosses and earn weapons. Sequels of Mega Man games contain new enemies alongside familiar ones, new bosses, new weapons, and occasionally new gadgets that Mega Man could use. Starting from Mega Man 3 , Rush —Mega Man's trusty robot dog companion became a series mainstay, and later installments would provide Rush abilities for Mega Man to use. Later installments of
2760-463: A temporary invincibility power-up in Power Fighters . Dr. Mikhail Sergeyevich Cossack is a Russian colleague of Dr. Light, who appears in Mega Man 4 as the main antagonist. However, it is later revealed that he was being blackmailed, as Wily kidnapped his daughter Kalinka. After Proto rescues Kalinka and the truth is revealed, Dr. Cossack betrays Wily and becomes an ally to Mega Man. He is
2875-430: A video game character for over 30 years. The main series consists of eleven games, the standalone Mega Man & Bass , the spin-off Game Boy series (released in Japan as Rockman World ), and various ports, remakes, and compilations. The core games in the franchise have all been set in a single continuity; the storyline of the "classic" series is succeeded by the Mega Man X , Mega Man Zero , Mega Man ZX , and
2990-416: Is a side-scrolling action platformer . The player character must fight through the levels using Mega Man's "Mega Buster"—a cannon attached to his arm—to shoot the robotic enemies inhabiting his environment. When Mega Man was released in 1987, the characteristic that made it revolutionary was the choice given to the player of which robot master to attempt first. After defeating a Robot Master—the boss of
3105-523: Is a Japanese science fiction video game franchise developed and published by Capcom , featuring the protagonist of the same name . The original game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, and spawned a franchise that expanded to over 50 games on multiple systems. As of July 2024, the series has sold 42 million units worldwide. Mega Man has been popular among gamers and has been reimagined and evolved as
3220-580: Is a meta-narrative, taking place within a cyberspace database called the Deep Log which contains data from all games in the Mega Man X series, along with the experiences of players all around the world. The game follows the Player, and RiCO, the latest administrator of the Deep Log, welcoming the Player and enlisting their help in clearing up the glitches plaguing the database. The Taiwan/Japanese servers of
3335-721: Is a robot that Dr. Light created as a "walking suitcase", who first appeared in Mega Man 4 . He is usually sent to help Mega Man by providing recovery items, and can also fire bombs from his head while assisting Mega Man in the Rush Jet sections of Mega Man 8 . Starting with Mega Man 7 , Eddie only appears in the shop and no longer gives items to Mega Man. Kalinka Cossack is Dr. Cossack's daughter, who Proto Man kidnapped on Dr. Wily's orders to force her father into unwillingly declaring war against Mega Man on Wily's behalf. However, Proto Man later rescues her before Mega Man confronts and defeats Cossack in his citadel. Kalinka also appears in
3450-415: Is a scientist and roboticist and the creator of Mega Man and several other robots; as such, he can be considered the father of Mega Man, Roll, and Proto Man. Despite being a pacifist , he reluctantly recognizes that using force can sometimes be necessary. He plays a supporting role throughout the series, often developing and distributing new gear. He died prior to the events of the Mega Man X series, which
3565-738: Is a single mechanical eye, which keeps the body together and is its sole weakness. The Yellow Devil is a recurring boss character throughout the series, with several successors and offshoots appearing in other games, such as the Yellow Devil MK-II in Mega Man 3 , the Green Devil in Mega Man 8 , and the Block Devil in Mega Man 10 . Variants also appear in other series, including the Shadow Devil in Mega Man X5 and
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3680-400: Is an android originally named Rock (nicknamed "Mega" in later installments), created as a lab assistant by the scientist Dr. Light with Dr. Wily as his partner. Following treachery by Dr. Wily in which he reprogrammed most of Dr. Light's robots, Rock volunteered to be converted into a fighting robot to defend the world from Wily's violent robotic threats, thus becoming Mega Man. Mega Man
3795-556: Is an action-adventure game with third-person shooting role-playing elements. The Legends series was left on a cliffhanger, with only two main games and a spin-off starring mainstay antagonist Tron Bonne before being discontinued. A continuation to the Legends series has become an oft-requested game among many Capcom and Mega Man fans. A third game was once under development for the Nintendo 3DS , but on July 17, 2011, Capcom canceled
3910-477: Is derived from another Capcom game, The Speed Rumbler , which is known as Rush & Crash in Japan, while the pronunciation of his name is similar to Lassie . Auto, known as Rightot in Japan, is a robot that Dr. Light created to replace Rock's role as lab assistant due to him being unable to fulfill that role after becoming Mega Man. He is introduced in Mega Man 7 , where he provides Mega Man with upgrades and parts. In Mega Man 8 , Auto assists Mega Man in
4025-401: Is entered. He also appears in Mega Man 10 as shopkeeper when playing as Bass. In Archie Comics' adaptation of Mega Man, he has a more prominent role, usually mocking Dr. Wily's failures in the "Short Circuits" section. His name is derived from the music genre reggae . Treble ( ゴスペル , Gosuperu , Gospel) is Bass' equivalent to Rush, who, like Rush, can assume a jet-like form and fly in
4140-400: Is instead unlocked by either completing the game or by using a secret code at the title screen. In Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters , where Zero makes a cameo appearance, Bass seeks to destroy him to prove that he is stronger than all other robots, as Wily says that he is a creation that could surpass him. DLN-002 Roll ( ロール , DRN-003 Rōru ) is Mega Man's seven-eight younger "sister";
4255-476: Is likely derived from the musical genre gospel . The Met, also known as Hard Hat, is a construction robot wearing a hard hat with a plus sign on it. Mets usually wait below their helmet before attacking, as it is impervious to most of Mega Man's weapons. They appear in the various series with many different variations and forms, such as the Metall, Mettool, and Mettaur variants, but their look has largely remained
4370-407: Is revealed that Dr. Wily had programmed him to form a rebellion. While King seemingly dies after this revelation, during Mega Man's ending it is revealed that he survived and is now a wanderer, like Proto Man. He then apologizes for his actions and wishes to meet up with Mega Man peacefully. King wields several weapons, including a battle-axe and a shield which can absorb attacks and fire them back as
4485-420: Is set 100 years after the original series, but his legacy continues through his last creation, X , and he maintains a supporting role through enhancement capsules that contain upgrades to X's systems along with messages relayed by holographic projections of him. He also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man and Mega Man 6 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man. He
4600-433: Is the protagonist of the original Mega Man series. Dr. Light originally created him to be a lab assistant named Rock, but he was modified for combat after Dr. Wily reprogrammed the original Robot Masters to take over the world. His Variable Weapons System allows him to copy the weapons of other Robot Masters and use them as his own. Doctor Thomas Light, known in Japan as Doctor Thomas Right ( トーマス・ライト , Tōmasu Raito ) ,
4715-818: Is usually depicted with blonde hair worn in a ponytail and wearing a red outfit. In Mega Man 8 , she wears a black and red dress with red boots and a green ribbon in her hair. Despite not being designed for fighting, she appears as a combatant in the fighting games Marvel vs. Capcom and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 , as well as in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars , and Mega Man Powered Up . Alternate versions of Roll appear in two other Mega Man spinoff series: Roll Caskett in Mega Man Legends , and Roll.EXE in Mega Man Battle Network . Roll also appears in other Mega Man media, including manga and Mega Man . Roll has proved popular amongst fans, who have created various ROM hacks and fangames to place her in
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4830-678: Is voiced by Antony Holland in Captain N: The Game Master , Jim Byrnes in the 90s TV series , Randall Wiebe in Mega Man X8 , Mega Man Maverick Hunter X , and Mega Man Powered Up , Michael Mislove in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite , Doug Stone in Mega Man 11 , and Garry Chalk in Mega Man: Fully Charged . Doctor Albert W. Wily ( Dr.ワイリー , Dokutā Wairī ) is a mad scientist and
4945-572: The Marvel vs. Capcom series. The original was a playable fighter in Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes . He is assisted by his companion robots, Rush, Beat and Eddie. His sister robot, Roll, is also playable in both games, but is a secret character in the first game. Although he did not make a playable appearance in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds , and its successor, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 , Zero from Mega Man X and Tron Bonne from Mega Man Legends appear as representatives for
5060-407: The Mega Man Legends series. This timeline excludes the spin-off Mega Man Battle Network and Mega Man Star Force series, both of which take place in an alternate universe where the internet flourished rather than robotics. The original Mega Man series, dubbed Classic Mega Man marks the start of the franchise, released on the NES on December 17, 1987. In the original series, Mega Man
5175-578: The Mega Man X and Mega Man Zero games, is a hero working alongside Light's last creation, X. Though Wily died prior to the events of the Mega Man X series, his legacy continues through a virus which Zero initially carries and is later transferred to Sigma , resulting in the creation of the Sigma Virus and most of the Mavericks. According to artist and producer Keiji Inafune , Wily's name and design are inspired by Albert Einstein , and he
5290-633: The Legends series fit into the fictional Mega Man universe. Recently a series of artbooks called the Official Complete Works has been published for individual Mega Man series, showcasing a large collection of artwork and background information. To date, books for the Zero , Classic and X (released together as R20 ), Star Force , and Battle Network series have been produced. Although these books have for many years been exclusive to Japan, Udon Entertainment has finished translating
5405-435: The Mega Man film was believed to have been one of these films. That October, Capcom announced that Mega Man remained slated for a live-action film adaptation to create further awareness for the brand. In January 2020, Disney and Chernin mutually agreed to end their production deal, citing Disney rarely having third-party studios finance their films. Chernin Entertainment was set to retain 70 of its projects from Fox, while
5520-491: The Mega Man X series, the characters grow in abilities and power as the game progresses. While the gameplay loop and combat is largely similar to the Classic Mega Man series, Mega Man X series differs from its increased emphasis on mobility, with X being able to dash and reach higher places through the use of his various armors gained throughout the games, as well as its more mature story than its predecessor. As
5635-582: The Mega Man Zero series, however, as Inafune began work on the Zero series, its storyline was continued without his supervision, with three additional installments ( Mega Man X6 , Mega Man X7 , Mega Man X8 ), releasing in 2001, 2003, and 2004 respectively, causing confusion in the games' official timeline. Mega Man X8 ended with a cliffhanger, leaving the series to not have a conclusion. A Role playing game spin-off, Mega Man X: Command Mission ,
5750-540: The Official Complete Works series for the North American market, called "R25". Mega Man: Official Complete Works was re-released as a hardcover on October 16, 2018, Mega Man X: Official Complete Works was followed by a hardcover re-release on November 27, 2018. A hardcover re-release of Mega Man Zero: Official Complete Works was released on June 11, 2019. On April 2, 2019, it was announced that Mega Man Battle Network Official Complete Works would be getting
5865-528: The Super Famicom game Mega Man and Bass ). The series began with Rockman Remix , later known as Rockman Megamix , and followed up by Rockman Gigamix . The Megamix portion of the series would eventually be brought to North American shores thanks to Udon Entertainment , also responsible for the localization of the short Mega Man ZX manga by Shin Ogino. In the original Mega Man series, Dr. Light
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#17327914055555980-575: The "Mega Attack" ability which allows the player to lock on and move straight to the enemy to attack, and a regenerating shield that can deflect most attacks. Like Battle Network , multiple merchandise and toys have been created for this series, such as add-on accessories for the Nintendo DS, as well as physical Battle Cards that can be used in-game. An anime based on this series began airing on TV Tokyo in October 2006 for 76 episodes. A remake of
6095-474: The "Navi Mode" of Mega Man 4 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man. She is named after the Russian folk song Kalinka . King is a robot who appears in Mega Man and Bass as the apparent main antagonist. Declaring himself the king of all robots, he seeks to eradicate humanity and establish a world populated only by robots. After either Mega Man or Bass defeat him, it
6210-433: The 1980s in contrast to the heroic exploits of her brother, Mega Man. Rush ( ラッシュ , Rasshu ) is Mega Man's robotic dog, who Dr. Light created to be an all-around support unit and is first introduced in Mega Man 3 . He can transform into various forms, including Rush Marine, which transforms him into a one-seated submarine , and Rush Jet, which transforms his legs into jet engines that allow him to fly. He also has
6325-471: The Advanced PET from the series, the user would buy a starter pack which included 3 battle chips, and an Advanced PET, the toy came in three colors, Red (based on ProtoMan.EXE ), Black (based on Bass.EXE ) and Blue (based on MegaMan.EXE ). Several battle chip expansion packs were also released, when the toy was discontinued, a total of 333 Battle Chips were released. The toy could be linked together via
6440-565: The Buster. Save for a cameo showing a schematic of him, Bass does not appear in Mega Man 9 . His absence is not explained in the game, but according to the booklet that came with the Rockman 9 Arranged Album, he was undergoing adjustments. He is playable in Mega Man 10 , being added through DLC , where he retains his dash and rapid-fire, multi-directional arm cannon. In the game's re-release as part of Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 , Bass
6555-528: The EM-world, they face off against malicious EM-beings like Omega-Xis merging with other humans for their malicious intentions. With the series third installment completing the story arc that started in the first game, Star Force became the third series in the Mega Man franchise to have a proper conclusion. The Star Force games are similar to the Battle Network games, in which players must use
6670-542: The Evil Energy on Earth, he thanks Mega Man and departs Earth to resume his search. He later appears in Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters , which was released before Mega Man 8 but set after its events, as well as Mega Man Battle & Chase and Rockman Strategy . Most of Duo's offensive abilities come from his left arm, which has a fist nearly as large as his torso, and his large spiked body. He primarily attacks by punching, though also wields projectile weapons,
6785-563: The Hong Kong iTunes Store. The game features a new protagonist, OVER-1 (オーバー ワン Ōbā Wan ), a Reploid created by Dr. Light and Dr. Cossack, as he travels confronting villains from the entire Mega Man franchise, who have crossed between dimensions to join forces. The game received largely negative reviews from Japanese players, prompting Capcom to cancel the game's North American release. The game ceased operations on March 31, 2015. Various incarnations of Mega Man appear as playable fighters in
6900-745: The Rainbow Devil in Mega Man Zero . Early Western media referred to the Yellow Devil as the "Rock Monster", a change made due to Nintendo's policies regarding religious figures and names. However, the "Devil" name has since been used in recent American releases. The Mega Man/ Sonic the Hedgehog crossover produced by Archie Comics featured the Chaos Devil, a being combining the Yellow Devil with Chaos . The Mega Man Killers are
7015-647: The Rush Coil, a spring that pops out of his back and helps Mega Man reach higher platforms that he normally cannot access. Other games have him transform into a motorcycle and a drill car, and in the fourth and fifth Game Boy games as a spaceship. In later games, the Rush Adaptor allows Rush to attach himself to Mega Man, allowing him to float, shoot more powerful blasts, and launch his arms as projectiles. In some games, such as Mega Man 7 and Mega Man 8 , Rush can be used to obtain items, such as health. His name
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#17327914055557130-412: The Rush Jet scenes, using a rocket launcher and a propeller in his head that allows him to fly. He also appears in Mega Man & Bass , creating upgrades for the player in exchange for 'bolts' dropped by defeated enemies. He returns again in Mega Man 11 as Dr. Light's lab assistant, helping Mega Man by creating new parts for him from bolts collected from enemies. He, or a robot resembling him, makes
7245-551: The U.S. version. In 2013, Mega Man appeared as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and its sequel, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . An amiibo based on his appearance was confirmed on November 11, and can be utilized in Super Smash Bros. as well as Mario Kart 8 where it can be scanned to unlock a costume for the player's Mii based on Mega Man's. In Super Mario Maker ,
7360-574: The ability to fire upwards and diagonally. Unlike the Mega Buster, its bullets do not travel through solid surfaces without an upgrade. Like Mega Man and Proto Man, Bass can also copy the weapons of Robot Masters, with his body changing colors to reflect the weapon currently equipped. He can also combine with his robotic wolf Treble ( ゴスペル , Gosuperu , Gospel) for the Treble Boost, allowing him to fly and shoot more powerful projectiles from
7475-427: The cause of his slumber. In the Mega Man Zero series, the gameplay is largely similar to Zero's play style in the later Mega Man X games, featuring a more close-quarter hack-n-slash combat compared to Mega Man X's ranged combat, and features an in-depth ranking system that rewards the player with new abilities and enhancements (such as copied abilities from boss characters) in exchange for better play performance. In
7590-561: The classic game series. The Brazilian series, Novas Aventuras de Megaman ("New Adventures of Megaman"), were originally published and sold in Brazil between 1996 and 1997 and drew certain criticism for featuring bizarrely altered storylines (with characters from several installments appearing at random, as well as erotic and sexual innuendo in Mega Man and X's relationship with Roll) as well for frequent nudity involving Roll and an original character named Princesa, which attempted to take over
7705-576: The company intended for the film to draw different audiences interested in video games or action films . The film was set to depict the world of the Mega Man games by using a higher-budgeted film production. In March 2019, The Walt Disney Company officially acquired Fox, and in August, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that several films in development at Fox would not be progressing, citing operating losses from that studio in Disney's third fiscal quarter;
7820-441: The equality of humankind and robotkind. Humans are given the physical advantages of robots, and robots are also given biological lifespans. With equality achieved, the world enters a new era of peace. The series follows multiple protagonists as they become involved in a new incident called the "Game of Destiny", in which people who were chosen with the powers of a "Biometal", called a "Mega Man", are pitted against each other to see who
7935-410: The events of Battle Network, where network technology has progressed with electromagnetic wave technology to connect the world via radio waves. The series follows a boy named Geo Stelar, who lost his father after a space incident, and Omega-Xis, an extraterrestrial EM-wave fugitive arriving on Earth. The two transform into an EM-Human being known as "Mega Man," and as they explore both the real world and
8050-519: The film for Fox and Chernin Entertainment in July 2017, when Masi Oka joined as a producer. In October 2018, Capcom officially announced that a live-action film was in development at Fox and Chernin Entertainment, and confirmed the involvement of Joost and Schulman along with Oka. The film was part of Capcom's plans to increase value in the Mega Man franchise following the release of the Mega Man original series video game Mega Man 11 that month, and
8165-465: The film with Chernin Entertainment , and its CEO Peter Chernin was set to serve as a producer, with David Ready and Michael Finfer overseeing the production for Chernin, while Mike Ireland and Ryan Horrigan were overseeing for Fox. Fox had attempted to secure the Mega Man rights for over two years, and officially signed a deal to do so in early 2017. The filmmaking duo of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman were in final negotiations to write and direct
8280-405: The film, and said they invited Tomlin to co-write the script after he wrote their Netflix film Project Power (2020), a process they enjoyed. Joost and Schulman wanted to combine their interest in robotics and the future of automation with their favorite Mega Man games, and called Mega Man an "underdog hero". In August, Tomlin said his approach was to explore Mega Man as a real person with
8395-406: The first Battle Network game, "Operation Shooting Star", features crossover content between Battle Network and Star Force and was released exclusively in Japan in 2009. Rockman Xover (ロックマン Xover Rokkuman Kurosuōbā , pronounced as Rockman Cross-over) is a game for Apple's iOS platform. The game marks the 25th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise and was released on November 29, 2012, on
8510-514: The form of an armored suit called the Treble Boost, which was created after Bass stole designs for the Super Adapter in Mega Man 7 and gives Bass limited flight capability and increased firepower. It also appears in Mega Man & Bass , where it also grants Bass invulnerability while its energy lasts, and in Mega Man 10 , where it functions similarly to its previous incarnation, but without invulnerability. Its Japanese name of Gospel
8625-438: The fourth game, Zero can also physically steal weapons from enemies (such as axes and guns). With its fourth installment , Mega Man Zero became the first series in the franchise to reach a definitive conclusion. The Mega Man ZX series debuted in 2006 for Nintendo DS , once again developed by Inti Creates , and chronologically takes place 200 years after the Mega Man Zero series. In this series, progression has led to
8740-414: The future, this series follows the story of Mega Man's successor, X , a new, advanced robot that has complete free will over his actions, thoughts and feelings. This character, also a creation of Dr. Light, was put into suspended animation and uncovered 100 years in the future by a researcher named Dr. Cain . The Mega Man X series features more detailed 16-bit graphics and greater freedom of movement. In
8855-472: The game give the player the option of commanding other player characters with different abilities, such as Proto Man , Duo, and Bass. The Classic series has not reached a definite conclusion. Originally developed for the NES , the original Mega Man series experienced graphical improvements in fourth and fifth-generation installments. The series had no games developed for sixth-generation consoles but returned in
8970-485: The game were shut down on September 27, 2023, with the global servers shutting down July 30, 2024. The offline version of the game, Mega Man X DiVE Offline , was released on September 1, 2023. In 2002, a follow-up series to the Mega Man X franchise was developed for the Game Boy Advance by Inti Creates . Taking place hundreds of years after the events of the Mega Man X series, the new series stars Zero ,
9085-600: The inventor of Beat and the Super Mega Buster, as well as several industrial and military robots . He also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man 5 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man. Duo is a robot from outer space who was designed to preserve the universe's peace and justice. Duo was formally introduced in Mega Man 8 , where he is battling a robot powered by Evil Energy. After crashing to Earth, Dr. Light repairs him and he becomes an ally of Mega Man. After eradicating
9200-401: The main antagonist of the series. He was Dr. Light's colleague when they were university students; driven by jealousy towards Light and his achievements overshadowing his own, he reprogrammed Light's robots, except for Rock and Roll, to assist him in taking over the world. However, Rock, who was upgraded and became known as Mega Man, defeated him. Wily returns as antagonist in subsequent titles of
9315-597: The main role as a female counterpart to Mega Man. Theresa Romano from The Mary Sue said Roll had been the sole female robot in the franchise's universe to have made a lasting impression on the Mega Man fandom. She observed that Roll is notable for her constant character redesigns through the games or the animated series; for Romano, the most memorable iteration was the Ruby-Spears series version, whose arm could transform into different household appliances. Joshua Scullin from University of Washington Tacoma saw Roll as
9430-450: The main series, each time with a different scheme, only to ultimately be defeated and surrender to Mega Man. Wily has also played a major role in the backgrounds of other characters in the series. He repaired the prototype for Mega Man, Proto Man, and in Mega Man 7 used the knowledge he gained from the process to create his answer to Light's work, Bass. After Bass proved to be unreliable, Wily refined his design, creating Zero , who, in
9545-477: The most powerful of which is a blast in the shape of his own hand. He also appears to have the same weapon copying abilities as Mega Man, Proto Man, and Bass; like them, his body changes color in accordance with the weapon he has equipped. Having been created for the purpose of destroying Evil Energy, he has the unique ability to purge it from an infected victim's body, as demonstrated when he saves Mega Man. Eddie, originally known as Flip Top in early Western manuals,
9660-554: The name Break Man to help train Mega Man by fighting him. Beyond their armor and personality, Proto Man and Mega Man are supposedly identical. However, at the end of Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters , Dr. Light reveals that Proto Man's energy system has a fatal defect, causing him great pain and shortening his lifespan. He also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man 3 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man. Character designer Keiji Inafune stated that "We wanted people to be unsure whether Proto Man
9775-530: The outfit obtained via achievements in Lost Planet 2 . Mega Man Battle Network , a series primarily on the Game Boy Advance, began in 2001 as a way for the Mega Man games to branch out into the role-playing video game market and to celebrate Mega Man ' s 15th anniversary. This series features a Net Navi called MegaMan.EXE . NetNavis acts as virtual assistants to Operators, such as
9890-466: The past of Dr. Light and Dr. Wily." SWN-001 Bass, known in Japan as Forte ( フォルテ , Forute ) , is a robot Dr. Wily designed, who was constructed based on research conducted on Mega Man with the intention of matching his power, being a more advanced model of Robot Master compared to Mega Man. He is powered by the energy Bassnium, the most powerful form of energy on Earth, which Wily discovered by mistake. He seeks to defeat Mega Man and be acknowledged as
10005-528: The player can unlock a Mega Man costume by scanning the character's amiibo . In Monster Hunter: World , Mega Man is a playable character through downloadable content . Mega Man's first television appearances were produced for the American market and were based on the classic series. First was Captain N: The Game Master (1989–91), a show that took place in a universe that was made up of many different Nintendo games. It featured Mega Man as
10120-500: The player to obtain a certain number of Beat Plates in order to use him. Beat homes in on enemies, providing damage by slamming into them; however, in Mega Man 6 , he does not attack bosses. In Mega Man 7 , Mega Man 9 , Mega Man 10 and Mega Man 11 , he rescues Mega Man, as well as Proto Man in Mega Man 10, from pits. In Mega Man 8 , he can assist Mega Man during the Rush Jet scenes, and also provides him with an energy barrier in Mega Man & Bass . He assists Duo and Proto Man as
10235-422: The production of Mega Man 2 , Inafune decided to redraw Wily's design completely, aiming to tie into the common perception of a mad scientist . After making his design slightly taller and with elongated hair and chin, Inafune was satisfied with the alternations and kept the design consistent for later appearances of the character. Since the beginning of the Mega Man X series, Inafune wanted to add Dr. Wily to
10350-599: The project saying it did not meet certain requirements. This decision was met with criticism from fans and gaming news outlets. Despite the many years since the last new release in the series, various characters from the Legends series consistently appear in Capcom cross-over games such as Marvel vs. Capcom , and the Servbot characters have become iconic within the Capcom community, making many cameo appearances in non- Mega Man games, including Dead Rising and as part of
10465-545: The property. Various artbooks and source books have been released for many years in Japan, often including conceptual artwork, interviews with production staff, and background information on the storyline and concepts that are not present within the games themselves. One of the most well-known is the Rockman Perfect Memories sourcebook released in 2002 which first confirmed the presence of an alternate timeline (for Battle Network ), as well as exactly where
10580-431: The protagonist Lan Hikari , an elementary school student and a future hero who uses his Net Navi to help battle computer viruses and other Internet-based threats. The game combines real-time strategy , role-playing , and collectible card games to create a unique fast-paced battle system. Players and enemies are placed in a 6x3 grid, with each side usually occupying 3x3 of the space. Players must select Battle Chips from
10695-420: The remaining productions were Disney-owned properties that would still involve Chernin as an executive producer. Later that month, Mattson Tomlin was revealed to be rewriting the Mega Man script. In April, Chernin signed a non-exclusive multi-year first-look film deal between Chernin Entertainment and the streaming service Netflix . In July, Joost and Schulman said that "big news" would soon be provided for
10810-531: The rest of the series, it is unclear whether the game was canon or not. A mobile game spin-off, Rockman X DiVE , was developed and published by Capcom Taiwan and was released on March 24, 2020 in Taiwan, in Japan on October 26, 2022, and globally on August 16, 2021, the latter was published by NebulaJoy. The Steam version of the game was released in Asian territories by Capcom Taiwan on September 15, 2021. The game
10925-456: The robotic enemies' destructive acts. In the fortress, Mega Man fights new bosses, clones of the game's Robot Masters, and Wily himself, who is usually in a large multi-phase war machine. Enemies are weak to at least one weapon; for instance, Fire Man will take more damage from Ice Man's weapon than from other weapons. This concept draws inspiration from rock-paper-scissors . Robot Master levels can generally be completed in any order, resulting in
11040-618: The same. In the original Mega Man , another common enemy, the Picket Man, has a head similar to the Met, but with a full body, a shield, and a pickaxe. The Mets also appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as a collectable trophy in both versions, as well as enemies in the 3DS-exclusive Smash Run mode. Sniper Joe is a humanoid robot which Dr. Light built and which Dr. Wily later modified for infantry. They were built based on Proto Man and mass-produced for combat. Sniper Joes are
11155-477: The series progressed, various other player characters have appeared, such as fellow Maverick Hunter Zero who was created by Dr. Wily of the Classic series, and Axl, a Reploid with an adolescent personality who has the ability to shape-shift into other Reploids. Zero would later star in his own spin-off series, Mega Man Zero . The series was originally intended to conclude with Mega Man X5 , which will lead to
11270-519: The series. X appears as an alternate costume for Zero and Frank West and as a card in Heroes and Heralds mode. The original Mega Man appears in the arcade endings of Thor and Nova , and also appears on a poster in the Days of Future Past stage, and finally, as another card in Heroes and Heralds Mode. X and Zero appear as playable characters in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite , with Sigma appearing as both
11385-409: The seventh generation purposely sporting graphics, sound, and gameplay similar to the original NES games to inspire a nostalgic look and feel, distributed as downloadable content instead of retail games like the previous installments. On December 4, 2017, Capcom announced that a new game in the classic series, Mega Man 11 , would be released in late 2018. Unlike Mega Man 9 and 10 , this game makes
11500-431: The status as the main character of the comics; its sudden end on a cliffhanger. The series was illustrated by Erica Awano , Eduardo Francisco, Daniel HDR and others. The Dreamwave series lasted only four issues and also ended abruptly, with plot-threads from the first three issues being dropped completely in the final issue and the inclusion of a short story promising a Mega Man X follow-up that never materialized. This
11615-447: The story, leading to Mega Man X4 revealing that he created Zero to set the climax of the series. Wily often is shown moving his eyebrows up and down when he appears in most of the games, usually seen in the prologue cutscenes to the castle levels. DLN-000 Proto Man, known in Japan as Blues ( ブルース , Burūsu ) , is an early prototype of Mega Man and his twelve-thirteen older teenage brother, who first appeared in Mega Man 3 under
11730-640: The story. "Biometals" contains data on the legendary heroes of the past (including X, Zero, and the Four Guardians from the Zero series). Using these Biometals, the protagonists are able to transform (or "Mega-Merge", in the English releases) and use the powers of these heroes. In the second game, 2007's Mega Man ZX Advent , the player character is also able to transform into boss characters upon defeating them, which allows them to access previously inaccessible areas. A third game, code-named Mega Man ZXC
11845-541: The title Rockman . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rockman&oldid=1239396522 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mega Man Mega Man (known as Rockman in Japan)
11960-400: The world is covered by immense bodies of water, and humanity is extinct. In its place, Carbons, artificial humans, roam what was left of the world. The story follows Mega Man (Rock) Volnutt, a relic hunter called a "Digger" who scavenges various ruins throughout the world in search of refractor shards that can be mined and traded as currency. Mega Man Legends brings the gameplay into 3D and
12075-531: The world's strongest robot, and as such frequently rebels against Wily when he feels he is standing in the way of his goals. Despite this, Bass has worked with Mega Man several times, though usually for his own purposes. Bass wields the Bass Buster, which originally functioned similarly to the Mega Buster, albeit with slightly different shots. As of Mega Man & Bass , however, it has lost its ability to charge shots in favor of an increased rate of fire and
12190-471: Was a friend or a foe. On one hand, he'd seem like a rival to Mega Man, but at the same time he'd seem like a comrade." Several anime characters Inafune used to watch inspired Proto Man, with the glow from his eyes being inspired by Break Man. The design also involved his shield being a "cool factor" and a sign of his superiority over Mega Man. Higurashi considers Proto Man and Rush to be the main attractions of Mega Man 3 , while Hideki considers Mega Man 5 as
12305-601: Was followed by Mega Man Star Force (2006–08), based on the video game series of the same name (both were known as Shooting Star Rockman in Japan). A series titled Mega Man: Fully Charged began airing in 2018. Unlike the previous anime, it is again an American-produced animated series loosely based on the classic series. In August 2024, it was revealed that Mega Man would be adapted in video game anthology series Secret Level created by Tim Miller for Amazon Prime Video . Mega Man starred in Mega Man: Upon
12420-437: Was how to develop a clear and engaging story that builds upon the previous installments while appealing to a wide range of players; new players picking up a Mega Man game for the first time, those who may have forgotten the series' backstory, and the hardcore fans who remember the events of 9 and 10 as though they happened yesterday. After the long gap between 10 and 11, we decided to focus on sharing an untold story that touches on
12535-440: Was initially conceived to appear as a tall, thin scientist with a mustache, glasses, balding hair, and lab coat. As development on Mega Man progressed, Inafune redrew Wily to match the in-game sprites , making him shorter and removing the glasses from his design. Inafune has expressed disdain for this design, stating in a 2003 interview that if an artist approached him with similar work, he would reject it and demand better. With
12650-560: Was known as Dr. R ight, so many of his robots featured in Ariga's comic have "R"s in their designs. Udon did not alter this detail in the English version of Mega Man Megamix . In addition, Viz Media localized the 13-volume Rockman EXE manga by Ryo Takamisaki under the name MegaMan NT Warrior . Takamisaki would later serialize a short adaptation of Mega Man Star Force 3 that was never published outside Japan. Some other manga series that have not been localized outside Japan include
12765-432: Was one of several Dreamwave Capcom comics that were cut short or simply never made it to issue #1, including Maximo , Darkstalkers and Rival Schools . Doctor Light (Mega Man) Since the release of Mega Man , numerous characters have appeared across the series . Key: = Does Not Appear List indicator(s) DLN-001 Mega Man, known in Japan as Rockman ( ロックマン , Rokkuman )
12880-502: Was released in 2003. It is the only entry in the series released on a home console rather than a handheld, and takes place chronologically between the first two Battle Network games. It is also different from other games in the Battle Network universe as the game plays similarly to the Classic Mega Man series with several Battle Network elements. Along with the anime and games, Mega Man Battle Network had toys mainly based on
12995-543: Was released on July 29, 2004, developed by Capcom Production Studio 3, who previously worked on the Breath of Fire series of role-playing games. The game takes place 100 years after the events of the Mega Man X series and follows X, Zero, and Axl as they take part in a resistance on an artificial island from its oppressors, and the conspiracy within the Maverick Hunters. Due to the game being mostly independent from
13110-411: Was under development around 2008, but was cancelled by Capcom's decision in favor of developing Mega Man 9 . As such, the series has not received a proper conclusion. Beginning on the PlayStation in 1997, a 3D action game series called Mega Man Legends was created to take advantage of the console's advanced graphics hardware. The Legends series is set thousands of years in the future, where
13225-504: Was worthy of ruling the world. The gameplay for Mega Man ZX is similar to the Mega Man Zero series, with an emphasis on close-quarter combat. The player is given the choice of choosing a male or female human protagonist in each installment, a first in the franchise. New to the series is the interconnected Metroidvania-esque world that encourages exploration and replay value, and the ability to collect "Biometals", which are central to
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