16 Additional Pages From Mega Man 1's Design Document

Now that The Great Capcom Exhibition is open to the public, visitors have discovered a large display featuring 16 previously unseen pages from Mega Man 1's original design document, written and illustrated by Akira Kitamura. 

While we’re still waiting for an English translation, the pages reveal fascinating details, including early story concepts, unused gameplay mechanics, and even a glimpse of Roll as a boss. Check 'em out below!

Unseen Rockman 8 and Power Battle Design Docs Shown at "Capcom vs. Tezuka" Exhibit

One of the main selling points of the Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka Characters art exhibit was the chance to take a peek at rare design documents and other production materials that trace Capcom and Osamu Tezuka's history.

A 12-page design document from Rockman: The Power Battle was shown at the first exhibit at the Osamu Tezuka Memorial Hall in Takarazuka (Hyōgo). Later on, when the exhibit premiered in Tokyo for a little over two weeks, a 22-page design document from Rockman 8 was shown for the very first time. 

With the prohibition of picture taking inside the exhibit, the chances of us seeing those documents where small. However, that changed about a month ago when the Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka Characters Artbook was released...