Rockman Gets McDonald's Japan Collaboration Featuring "Can't Beat Air Man"

Following yesterday’s tease, McDonald’s Japan has officially lifted the lid on its Rockman collaboration, promoting premium iced coffee just in time for the summer season. And there may be no better way to do that than by bringing back “Can't Beat Air Man", the popular song set to a special video produced in partnership with Team.Nekokan and Capcom.

Unfortunately, the video is region-locked on Twitter, but I’ve taken the liberty of reuploading it to YouTube... at least until the copyright strikes come knocking. 

The collaboration also reaches the Japanese McDonald’s Rewards app, where users can exchange points for three mobile wallpapers: one based on Dual Override, one featuring Star Force Legacy Collection, and a simpler 8-bit piece starring Rockman and Dr. Wily titled "Road to 40", honoring the impending 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Source: McDonald's Japan

McDonald's Japan Teasing Rockman Collaboration

The official McDonald’s Japan Twitter account has posted a teaser image featuring the unmistakable silhouette of Rockman’s classic 8-bit sprite, drink in hand. No additional details have been shared yet, but it suggests some kind of Rockman-themed tie-in is on the way.

If this sounds familiar, McDonald’s Japan previously teamed up with Capcom for a Street Fighter collaboration in 2025. That campaign brought limited-time “Street Burgers” inspired by Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken, along with special Street Fighter 6 tie-in content.

Whether this Rockman tease points to a themed menu item, merchandise, or something else entirely remains to be seen. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long to find out...

Source: McDonald's Japan

Jada Toys Mega Man Wave 4 Available to Pre-Order

At long last, wave 4 of Jada Toys' Mega Man line is now available to pre-order from Big Bad Toy Store. Each figure is priced at $24.99 and is expected to Q3 2026.

• Proto Man
• Gemini Laser Mega Man
• Snake Man

Now that these figures are finally on the move, we can set our sights on Wave 5, which will include Guts Man, Rush and Bomb Man. No word on a release window at this time, but 2027 is looking more and more likely.

Udon's Mega Man X Comics Will Now Release Digitally Same Day as Print

Earlier this year, Neon Ichiban partnered with Udon Entertainment to distribute Mega Man comics digitally, with new issues originally planned to arrive one month after their print release. Starting this week, though, that rollout strategy is changing for the better.

Neon Ichiban has confirmed that, beginning with Mega Man X #3, Udon's Mega Man X comics will now launch on the platform on the same day as their print release. According to Neon Ichiban, the update came after some successful "sweet talk" with Udon. As of today, both Mega Man X #3 and Mega Man X #2 are available on the platform.

Whether this new arrangement will carry over to future Mega Man comics remains to be seen, but for now, it's definitely a win.

Another Look at Kotobukiya Decoction Fourth Armor X

Back in February, Kotobukiya finally pulled back the curtain on the mysterious silhouette that had been teasing fans for the past couple of years. In a reveal few saw coming, the company unveiled a brand-new, large-scale Fourth Armor X kit for its premium Decoction line. 

Now, to coincide with the Shizuoka Hobby Show, Kotobukiya has shared two crisp high-resolution images of the prototype mold, giving us a better look at the kit. That said, finer details like pricing and a release window are still being kept under wraps.

More details as they become available!

Source: Kotobukiya

Mega Man Showdown Special Now Available on Udon Store, Mega May Promos

Udon Entertainment’s annual “MEGA MAY” promotion officially begins today at 9AM PT. 

Fans who place orders via Udon Store totaling $80 USD or more on Mega Man comics, books, and merchandise will receive an exclusive gold Proto Man metal card added during fulfillment. As with previous years, the promotion does not stack, meaning only one card will be included per order.

Also going live today is Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz’s Udon Store Exclusive cover for Mega Man Showdown Special #1, the previously Free Comic Book Day-exclusive issue. Chamba’s artwork puts the Battle Network cast front and center, spotlighting the brand-new original short story featured in the issue.

Source: Udon Store

Luminasta MegaMan.EXE Figure Revealed

Capcom and Sega's UFO catcher prize partnership continues with the reveal of a new MegaMan.EXE figure from Sega's Luminasta line.

Much like the classic series Luminasta Mega Man figure, the MegaMan.EXE release is a non-poseable display figure standing between 6 and 7 inches tall. It's expected to debut as a redemption prize at amusement centers and arcades across Japan beginning in October 2026, with a wider release likely to follow through online retailers such as Big Bad Toy Store in the near future.

We'll update this post when more information becomes available!

Source: Figure Times

Mega Man Adventures Vol.1 Delayed to July 14

Originally scheduled to ship on May 26, Udon Entertainment has confirmed that Mega Man Adventures Vol. 1 has been delayed to July 14. Amazon updated the release date a few days ago, but with Udon now confirming the change, the delay appears to be official.

For the uninitiated, Mega Man Adventures collects Archie Comics’ Mega Man issues #1–12 along with every variant cover, plus a brand-new 7-page short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole. You can check out sample pages from the bonus story here.

Fingers crossed July 14 sticks!

Review: Kotobukiya Zero (1st Ver.)

Kotobukiya's newest release is finally here, and this time, it's Zero. But this isn't just any Zero. This is the one that started it all! Today we will be going over Zero as he was depicted in both the original Mega Man X, as well as various flashbacks from across the series. Did Kotobukiya stick the landing? Find out after the break!

20XXpo: The First-Ever Mega Man Fan Festival Is Here (With Your Help!)

20XXpo, a fan-built convention dedicated entirely to Mega Man, has launched its Kickstarter campaign.

The event is planned for August 27–29, 2027 at the Lynnwood Event Center in Lynnwood, Washington, lining up with Mega Man’s 40th anniversary. Organized by members of the Mega Man-athon team and MAGFest staff, the three-day convention aims to bring together several corners of the Mega Man community, including speedrunning, live music, cosplay, fan-games, voice actor Q&As, and more.

Read on for the full press release!

Officially-Licensed Mega Man Gaming Watch Announced

Need more Mega Man 2 in your life? Look no further, friend. Capcom has teamed up with My Play Watch to release an official digital gaming watch that includes a "reimagined" version of Mega Man 2 adapted for one-hand play. 

The watch includes a few different ways to play. Classic Mode lets you pick from multiple Robot Master stages, take down bosses, etc. Arcade Mode strings stages together with increasing speed and difficulty, with a scoring system as the main hook. There’s also Play Time Mode, which is less “game” and more animated Mega Man watch faces, complete with pixel art and themed displays.

Beyond Mega Man 2, it does the usual digital watch things too: time keeping, step tracking, heart rate monitoring, and calories. There’s no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no notifications, and no apps so if you're looking to replace your smartwatch with this, maybe don't.

The watch is currently available to pre-order exclusively from GameStop for $79.99. It's expected to ship on June 16th.

Mega Man Showdown Special #1 Preview Pages

In case you haven’t heard, Udon is celebrating Free Comic Book Day this year with Mega Man Showdown Special #1, a one-shot issue that pits Proto Man against Bass in a one-on-one brawl. The comic will also include a Battle Network bonus short story.

To whet your appetite, writer Daniel Arseneault has shared a pair of preview pages from the issue, along with the following tease:

“Set during Mega Man 7, Dr. Light is repairing the recently damaged Bass that Mega Man found, but what is Bass really planning? Will Proto Man be able to stop him?”

Free Comic Book Day takes place Saturday, May 2nd, at participating comic shops and libraries.