Hitoshi Ariga Sheds Light on Mega Man’s Split From Comic BomBom

For years, a story has circulated among Japanese fans that Mega Man’s disappearance from Comic BomBom was tied to then-editor-in-chief Shinpachiro Ikeda wanting to move away from the series. But according to Hitoshi Ariga,what happened behind the scenes was a lot more complicated than that.

In a new retrospective, Ariga says the split appears to have come down less to one person and more to growing friction and poor communication between the magazine and Capcom, which came to a head during the development of Mega Man & Bass. 

Official Mega Man: Dual Override and Pragmata Collab Apparel Now Available

Capcom's official Amazon store just stocked a whole lotta Mega Man apparel that was previously only available through E-Capcom.

The lineup includes Dual Override shirts and hoodies featuring the usual Mega Man and Proto Man key art, along with apparel from the Pragmata collaboration, featuring Mega Man and Diana striking a pose together. Relevant links below:

Dual Override: T-shirt | Long Sleeve | Sweatshirt | Hoodie

Pragmata x Mega Man: T-shirt | Long Sleeve | Sweatshirt | Hoodie

Source: Capcom Official Merchandise hub

ThreeZero MDLX Bass Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow (Updated)

UPDATE: Pre-orders are live on Big Bad Toystore.

ThreeZero's MDLX Bass will be available for pre-order beginning September 24th at 9:00 AM HKT (September 23rd 8:00 PM CSR). The Standard Edition will be available directly from the ThreeZero Store, ThreeZero Tmall, and authorized retailers worldwide.

A Special Edition will also be available exclusively through the ThreeZero Store and ThreeZero Tmall. This version upgrades Bass' Plasma Projectile Effect piece from a two-shot effect to a three-shot effect.

We'll keep an eye out for additional listings as they go live. Expect to see something from Big Bad Toystore soon!

Jet Man Revealed for Mega Man: Dual Override

 

During the special Mega Man: Dual Override stage presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2026, Capcom revealed a brand-new Robot Master: Jet Man!

The high-flying, transforming Robot Master was shown squaring off against Proto Man in a new trailer. Defeating Jet Man will earn players his Special Weapon, Jet Stinger.

Also teased at the end of the trailer is Mega Man using Astro Crush. According to producer Shingo Izumi, Astro Crush is a Custom Chip obtained by defeating Astro Man R. Returning Robot Masters will reward players with Custom Chips based on their classic Special Weapons.

This post will be updated as more information becomes available.

Another Look at Blokees Champion Class X and Zero

Over the weekend, Blokees held a private event in Japan where fans were invited to check out prototypes of several upcoming kits. Among them were Champion Class X and Zero, giving us an even better look at the pair following their reveal last month.

These new images offer a much clearer look at the finished kits, especially the detailing from the front. Much like the recently released Shooting Star Mega Man and Zero series Zero kits, Blokees is once again putting its own spin on the characters while still staying faithful to their in-game designs.

There’s still no word on a release date, but we’ll keep an ear out.

Source: Kazu1325haru

Mega Man: Dual Override Tokyo Game Show Livestream is Back On

Tokyo Game Show 2026 may be cutting its final day short due to the approaching Typhoon No. 25, but Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override stage presentation will still go ahead.

Capcom has announced that its TGS 2026 Stage Live Day 3 program will continue in a livestream-only format without a live audience. The Dual Override segment is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM JST on September 21 (8:30 PM CDT on September 20), featuring  series producer Shingo Izumi, guest Akira Nibu and Rockman Unity administrator Ucchy.

So while there won't be a physical stage at TGS on Monday, the 50-minute Dual Override presentation we were expecting is, for now, still happening online. You can watch it live from the video above!

Mega Man: Dual Override Devs Talk Proto Man, Share New Details

Famitsu and 4Gamer had the chance to sit down and chat all things Dual Override with producer Hiroyuki Minamitani, director Shinya Ikuta, and art directors Yuji Ishihara and Shinsuke Komaki. Chief among the topics discussed was Proto Man, whose gameplay demo, while not available to the public, was shown privately to the press. 

Between the two interviews, a handful of new and interesting details came to light, which I've summarized below!

Mega Man Adventures #0 and Mega Man: Gear Masters #4 Covers, Solicitation

We've got a double dose of comic book updates today as Lunar Distribution has just posted the covers and solicitation for Mega Man Adventures #0 (aka Chapter 56 in Archie Comics numbering) and Mega Man: Gear Masters #4.

Mega Man: Dual Override Proto Man Play Report + New Screenshots

Tokyo Game Show is underway, and select Japanese press got to go hands-on with Proto Man in Twinkle Girl's stage. While it's unclear if he'll be playable in the public show floor demo, these press sessions offered a much deeper look at how he plays.

Life-Size Aluminum Mega Buster on Display at Tokyo Game Show 2026

There's certainly no shortage of Mega Man: Dual Override collaborations and partnerships, and this one certainly falls under the more unusual.

Another Look at Proto Man's Close-Range Attacks in Dual Override

Capcom's Tokyo Game Show Spotlight has come and gone, and there really wasn't too much in the way of Dual Override updates. Director Shinya Ikuta and producer Hiroyuki Minamitani took center stage to talk a little more about what we've already come to learn about the game. Mixed in with some familiar footage, though, were a few new snippets of Proto Man gameplay. You can watch that portion here.

According to Minamitani, compared to Mega Man, Proto Man deals more damage and focuses more on close-range attacks. His Buster shots have limited range, while charging his weapon allows him to unleash a sweeping blade attack.

Other than that, no major new details were revealed during the Spotlight. However, we may learn more during the game's 50-minute stage event on September 21st.

Pragmata x Mega Man DLC Pack Coming September 17

The previously announced Mega Man DLC for Pragmata is coming soon — very soon. The free DLC will be available starting tomorrow, September 17.

We’ve already seen the Mega Man-inspired costumes for Diana and Hugh, but as revealed during the Capcom Tokyo Game Show Spotlight, the pack will also include skins that recreate Mega Man and Roll as we know them.

The pack will also include new music that can be played in the Shelter, as well as Mega Man-inspired gestures for Diana and Cabin.

Source: Capcom TGS Spotlight