A Sneak Peek Inside "The Great Capcom Exhibition"

The Great Capcom Exhibition opens its doors today at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka! Running from March 20 to June 22, this massive showcase dives deep into Capcom’s legacy, featuring everything from its game development process to displays of rare archival materials.

The exhibit is divided into four "rounds," each with its own theme: Capcom Game Chronicle, Evolution of Technology and Ideas, Fantasy and Reality, and The Capcom Way of Life. We've combed through Twitter and various outlets to track down some of the Mega Man-specific items featured in each round—check them out below!

Mega Man Timelines Writers and Artists Revealed

Street Fighter Prime #0 from Udon Entertainment recently hit comic shops, and inside, you'll find a two-page preview of all five Mega Man Timelines one-shots, from Classic to Mega Man Legends. 

I can't share the cover art previews from the second page, but I do have the complete list of writers and artists for each issue:

• Mega Man Timelines #1 (May 28th) - Tavis Madien (story), Kenny Ruiz (art)

• Mega Man X Timelines #1 (June) - Daniel Arseneault (story), Edwin Huang (art)

• Mega Man Zero Timelines #1 (July) - Ian Flynn (story), Hanzo Steinbach (art)

• Mega Man ZX Timelines #1 (August) - Matt Moylan (story), Dax Gordine (art)

• Mega Man Legends Timelines #1 (September) - David Oxford (story), Mic Fong (art)

There's a few familiar faces here! Ian Flynn, known for his work on Archie's Mega Man, is back to script Mega Man Zero, while the venerable David Oxford aka LBD Nytetrayn—longtime Mega Man fan, writer, and all-around great guy—is tackling Mega Man Legends. He’s teaming up with Mic Fong, whose past work on Dreamwave’s Mega Man comics might ring a bell. 

More updates on Mega Man Timelines soon!

Mega Man Timelines #1 Cover Concept Art by Kenny Ruiz

This month's issue of ImagineFX spotlights Mega Man front and center, featuring Kenny Ruiz's cover art for the debut issue of Mega Man Timelines. Inside, Ruiz breaks down his process, detailing the techniques and tools he used to bring the cover to life.

While I can't share full-page scans, I've cropped a few samples for a peek. During the conceptual phase, Ruiz explored two approaches to "connect with the viewer." One featured a direct, frontal gaze, drawing the viewer in with eye contact, while the other captured a more dynamic pose, frozen in a split second with eyes still locked onto the viewer.

You can grab the digital edition on Amazon or pick up a physical copy at bookstores like Barnes & Noble.

Mega Man Timelines #1 goes on sale May 28th.

A History of Mega Man X9's Short Life on PlayStation 2

Mega Man X8 recently marked its 20th anniversary in Japan, reigniting the long-standing desire for a true successor. Mega Man X9—subject to rumors, fan-art, and even April Fools' jokes—has eluded us for two decades. While I’ve previously explored the history of X9, today I’m bringing new insights to light with the support of a former Capcom USA employee.

Bear McCreary Aspires to Compose a Mega Man Soundtrack

It's no secret that Bear McCreary is a longtime fan of Mega Man. The acclaimed composer, known for his work in TV, film, and games—including God of War, Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters—once again shared his desire to compose a Mega Man soundtrack in an interview with Game Reactor.

"I've really enjoyed my time working with Marvel and Star Wars. I did Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and I did the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge VR experience. I was like a kid in a candy store playing with those IPs. That would be really fun. Honestly, man, I would say the dream would be to do Lord of the Rings. I'm doing it. I've been so lucky. Honestly, the pie-in-the-sky dream for me is a game one. I would love to score a Mega Man game."

"Mega Man 2 is the thing that got me into game music. I want Capcom to go back and make another Mega Man game. In fact, if you listen to a song on my Singularity record called Redshift, Redshift is built from samples that I pulled off NES hardware, Nintendo hardware. Redshift is what my Mega Man score would sound like."

Mega Man soundtracks have traditionally been composed by Capcom's internal sound team or by developers like Inti Creates. But who knows? Maybe it's time to shake things up in future entries. 

What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Rockman and Pandoland Collaboration Event Gameplay

Last week, we learned that Game Freak’s mobile game Pandoland is hosting a Rockman collaboration event, exclusive to Japan until March 14th. The event features several Rockman characters and a special Robot Island. Since there's a chance the event won't return when the game launches globally in April, I’ve collected some gameplay footage for posterity.

Review: Jada Toys Mega Man Wave 2 (Hyper Bomb Mega Man, Cut Man, Elec Man)

The second wave of Jada Toys' Mega Man line has arrived! With their first wave leaving a strong impression, can Jada Toys capture that success again with another solid release? Join me after the break as we dive into everything these figures bring to the table.

Rockman and Suou Patra Collaboration Announced

Capcom's collaboration streak continues with a first for the franchise—a VTuber crossover. Popular Japanese VTuber Suou Patra will sport Rockman-themed attire across a variety of goods, all available through a lottery. From acrylic stands and plushies to t-shirts, this unusual crossover offers a little something for everyone. 

Hiya Toys Mega Man X Figure Revealed at Toy Fair

On display at Toy Fair 2025, Hiya Toys unveiled a 1/12-scale X figure. While still in the licensor approval stage, the prototype already showcases multiple interchangeable hand parts and at least three different faceplates.

While it may not appear fully articulated just yet, the figure is part of Hiya's Exquisite Basic line—meaning it will almost certainly feature a high level of articulation, allowing for a variety of poses and display options. You can get a sense of what to expect here.

Notably, the sign next to the prototype reads "Mega Man X Series X", suggesting this will be the first in a larger lineup of  X series figures from Hiya. 

Source: Preternia

Mega Man Timelines #1 Andrew Dickman Cover Variant Revealed

Another day, another Mega Man Timelines #1 variant. The sixth cover comes from longtime fan and illustrator Andrew Dickman, featuring a colorful collage of characters from all five series in the Robot Timeline. This piece was previously featured in Mega Man Tribute several years ago, which has been widely popular—appearing on everything from fan-printed posters to M.U.G.E.N cover art. The back cover should fold out to reveal the full image, which looks a little something like this.

You can check out the previous cover variants here and here. Mega Man Timelines #1 hits newsstands on May 28th.

Mega Man Timelines Issue #1 Mega Man and Proto Man Variant Covers Revealed (Updated)

Spectral Comics is partnering with Udon Entertainment to release two exclusive variant covers for Mega Man Timelines issue #1. Illustrated by Huy Dinh, these covers showcase Mega Man and Proto Man, both without logos or wordmarks. The Proto Man variant is particularly significant, marking the first official appearance of the character with a Mega Man 11 redesign.

Although full details are still to come, Spectral Comics' Instagram hints that these covers will be available exclusively through Spectral Comics and Rabbit Comics. More information as it becomes available. UPDATE: Both issues are now available to pre-order from Spectral Comics and Rabbit Comics.

Mega Man Timelines #1 is set to release on May 28th, written by Tavis Maiden and illustrated by Kenny Ruiz.

Collaboration Event Between Rockman and Game Freak's Pandoland Announced

Game Freak, the developers behind Pokémon, have announced a collaboration event with Rockman in their free-to-play mobile RPG, Pandoland. 

While details remain somewhat vague, the event—running from February 28th to March 14th—will introduce several classic series characters, including Rockman, Blues, and Forte. Players will be able to explore an event-exclusive "Robot Island" alongside Rockman and friends, facing off against Dr. Wily and some familiar Robot Masters.

Pandoland is currently available in Japan and is set for a global release this April. Unfortunately, the Rockman event will have concluded by then, meaning those outside Japan will have to rely on gameplay footage and screenshots to get our fill. We'll have some of that to share later this week.

You can find out more about Pandoland from the game's official site. Pre-registration for the English version is now open on the Google Play Store.