Akira Kitamura Launches Patreon Series: Mega Man History Essays and More

Mega Man creator Akira Kitamura has launched his official Patreon, "Kitamura's Blueprints", where he’ll be sharing new articles twice a month in both English and Japanese. These entries will delve into the complete story behind the creation of Mega Man, as well as his personal philosophy on game design.

The first post—available for free—is part of the “Creating Mega Man” essay series. In Chapter 1, Kitamura reveals how a chance encounter with a certain individual helped shape the foundation of Mega Man 1's gameplay. Each post will feature brand-new artwork illustrated by Kitamura himself, starting with a fitting inaugural piece of Mega Man shaking hands with Astro Boy. Another free entry, part of his game theory essays, explores the tension between creative ambition and industry realities, how original ideas arise through experience and persistence—an issue that remains highly relevant in today’s industry.

Both essay series are definitely worth checking out. If you can, consider supporting the project—Kitamura’s been working hard behind the scenes to bring this to life for fans and anyone curious about game design.

Rockman and Cerezo Osaka Collaboration Goods Revealed

Capcom has announced a new collaboration between the Rockman series and J.League football club Cerezo Osaka, introducing a limited lineup of exclusive merchandise. The collection features Rockman in Cerezo’s signature pink color scheme and a takoyaki-themed Mettaur—an homage to Osaka’s local culture.

Items include badges, keychains, a hat, acrylic standees, and other themed goods featuring Rockman, Mettaur, and Cerezo Osaka’s wolf mascot, Lobby. 

The collaboration is available for a limited time both in-store and online, with pre-orders open from today through June 19th. Although shipping is limited to Japan, you can still browse the full lineup here.

Source: Cerezo Osaka 

Unreleased, Unknown Rockman Figure Surfaces on Mercari

I don’t usually spotlight auctions on the ol’ blog, but this one’s too wild to ignore. A previously unseen, one-of-a-kind Rockman figure has surfaced on Mercari’s seller market—seemingly never released commercially, or perhaps intended for a future launch. The manufacturer is unknown, but the figure appears legitimate, featuring Rockman in his classic Rockman 1 title screen pose and bearing a Capcom copyright stamp on the bottom of the foot...

Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 Switch 2 Compatibility Issues Have Been Resolved

After an extensive test session, our buddy ShadowRockZX has confirmed that—despite earlier warnings about potential in-game compatibility issues—Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 runs just fine on Nintendo Switch 2. In fact, a note on the game’s eShop page confirms the issues have been addressed (pictured above). According to Nintendo, “Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch” and “Previously identified issues have been resolved.”

In related news, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection benefits slightly from Switch 2 hardware, featuring faster load times and smoother animation in the main menu background.

Whether you’ve played these games on the original Switch or were holding out for the Switch 2, you can rest easy knowing everything runs smoothly!

Source: ShadowRockZX

Street Fighter 6 Adds Playable Mega Man 3

Capcom released a major patch for Street Fighter 6 today, featuring significant balance changes and support for the final DLC character of the Year 2 Character Pass: Elena, returning from Street Fighter III.

But this update came with a surprise — the inclusion of four NES games: Bionic Commando, Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight, Mighty Final Fight, and Mega Man 3. These classics can now be played from the Game Center in the Gallery menu.

As you may remember, this isn’t the first time Street Fighter 6 has included a fully playable Mega Man game. Mega Man: The Power Battle was added in 2024 through the 'Mega Man Gala Pass.'

Source: Push Square

"Another Sun" From Rockman DASH Joins DAM Karaoke

More news for DASH series fans this week —“Another Sun,” the theme song from the original Rockman DASH, is is now available on DAM karaoke systems in Japan.

The track was selected through DAM’s Game Music Request campaign, where users vote for the game songs they want to sing. Thanks to strong fan support, “Another Sun” made the cut. It’s listed under song number 1100-85 and will be available for a limited time.

For those unfamiliar, DAM (Daiichikosho Amusement Multimedia) is one of Japan’s top karaoke systems. It features a huge catalog of songs, including plenty of anime and game music, and is a staple in karaoke venues across the country. Every now and then, they let fans vote on what gets added, and this time, DASH fans showed up.

While you might not be able to hop on a DAM machine outside of Japan, it’s still a nice little win fans—especially considering how rare new representation for the series is these days.

Source: dam_anison

Capcom Unveils Surprise Lineup of New Kobun Merchandise

For more than a decade, Kobuns—better known as Servbots in the West—have been largely missing from Capcom Japan's licensed merchandise offerings. Now, in a surprise move, Capcom has unveiled a new line of Kobun goods under the Tron ni Kobun (The Misadventures of Tron Bonne) label, coming soon to Capcom Store locations across Japan.

Mega Man Timelines #1 Sample Pages

Mega Man Timelines #1 has a new release date: June 25th. To hold you over until then, Udon Entertainment has shared four preview pages from the debut issue. You’ll find pages 1 and 2 above, with pages 3 and 4 waiting for you after the break below!

Mega Man Timelines #1 Delayed to June 25th (Updated)

UPDATE: Udon has confirmed in a press release that Mega Man Timelines #1 will be released on June 25th. Matt Moylan also informed me that the remaining Timelines books — X, Zero, ZX, and Legends — will likely be pushed back by about a month from their original release dates. 

Original Post: The first issue of Udon Entertainment's Mega Man Timelines was originally scheduled for release on May 28th. However, it was hit with a last-minute delay.

Udon's Matt Moylan confirmed the news to me directly, explaining that the delay is due to the company’s transition from Diamond Comics to Lunar Distribution. While a new release date has not been officially announced, some databases—such as League of Comics—list a tentative date of July 9th. 

That said, according to my local comic shop, pre-orders for Mega Man Timelines are still being accepted. So if you're hoping to snag a copy—especially one of the many variant covers—for your pull list or hold box, there's still time.

Matt said more information will be available soon, so stay tuned for further updates.

Mega Man Timelines #1 Cover Variants by Sukesha Ray

Mega Man Timelines #1 hits comic shops this week, and collectors have two more variant covers to watch for. Sukesha Ray has partnered with Capcom and Udon Entertainment to produce two exclusive covers available only through Afshari Comics. These "virgin covers"—featuring Mega Man and Proto Man, respectively—come without logos and include minimal text for a clean, striking presentation.

Both covers are being sold as a bundle for $45, limited to just 500 sets. Pre-orders are open now, with the official release slated for May 28th.

You can check out the previously confirmed Mega Man Timelines #1 variants here!

Kotobukiya MegaMan.EXE Reissue Announced for Winter 2025/2026

Kotobukiya is bringing back the MegaMan.EXE model kit this December in Japan, with a U.S. reissue scheduled for January 2026, the manufacturer announced. After being off shelves at major retailers for the past few years, this re-release comes as welcome news for fans who missed out the first time. The kit was a hit during its original run, and demand has remained strong ever since.

As expected with reissues, the kit will be identical to the original version. It features four interchangeable face parts, the Mega Buster, Cannon, Sword, three alternate hand poses, and three different effect parts—ideal for recreating dynamic Net Battles.

Pre-orders are available now from Kotobukiya US, Big Bad Toystore, HobbyLink Japan,

Udon Store Exclusive Mega Man #0 and Hitoshi Ariga "Bad Box Art" Mega Man Metal Card

Missed out on Mega Man #0 earlier this month? Udon’s got you covered with a store-exclusive variant featuring all four Mega Men, illustrated by Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz. And for "Mega May," they're running a special promotion: spend $80 on Mega Man goods and receive an exclusive Bad Box Art Mega Man Metal Collectible Card—drawn by none other than Megamix creator Hitoshi Ariga. As far as I know, this is the first time Ariga has drawn the big guy, so it’s a pretty unique addition for anyone who's a fan of his work.

Udon’s Mega May promotion runs through May 30. Check out everything available here!