Mega Man Zero/ZX: The Vinyl Collection Announced, Pre-Orders Open

Capcom and Laced Records have announced Mega Man Zero/ZX: The Vinyl Collection, a 5LP vinyl box set that includes soundtracks for Mega Man Zero 1-4, Mega Man ZX and Mega Man ZX Advent. Our pal ultimatemaverickx has returned as the sleeve artist, producing lore-faithful, vibrant illustrations depicting memorable moments from the Zero and ZX series. You can see what those look like here.

Additional info:

• 84 remastered tracks (tracklist here)
• Tracklist sequenced by Anthony John Agnello
• Music by Ippo Yamada, Luna Umegaki, Masaki Suzuki, Tsutomu Kurihara, Chicken Mob, Shinichi Itakura, Ryo Kawakami, Koji Hayama and Setsuo Yamamoto 
• Exclusive  Edition red + yellow A side / B side effect heavyweight LP 
• Standard Edition black heavyweight LPs 
• Rigid board box packaging

You can pre-order the set from the following links:

• USA and Canada- http://www.lacedrecords.com/collections/mega-man
• Worldwide - http://www.lacedrecords.co/collections/mega-man

Mega Man Zero/ZX: The Vinyl Collection is currently slated to ship in February 2026

"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

Harumi Fujita, Akira Kitamura Reunite for "Rockmama" Album

Mega Man creator Akira Kitamura and Mega Man 3 composer Harumi Fujita have reunited for the first time since their Capcom days for Fujita’s debut solo album, Rockmama. Set to release this July, the album features 14 brand-new tracks inspired by some of Fujita’s favorite games, including Zelda, Mario Kart, Splatoon, Undertale, and of course, Mega Man. Kitamura provided the album’s cover art, drawing inspiration from Fujita’s viral TikTok video where she composed a "new" Mega Man-style track for her son.

The opening track, “Blue Pulse,” is a clear homage to Mega Man—so faithful to the original sound, it could easily pass as an unreleased stage theme. Give it a listen here!

Rockmama is due out in July, with pre-orders available now from Black Screen Records. 

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!

Fumi Oto Drops 2024 Version of Rockman DASH 2's Ending Theme

In a heartfelt tribute to Rockman DASH 2, Fumi Oto, the original composer of the Japanese ending theme "Naite Ii Yo" ("It's Okay to Cry"), recently treated fans to a new rendition of the beloved song. Originally performed by Fumina Hara and arranged by Yasunori Mitsuda, the song has become synonymous not only with the emotional climax of DASH 2 but an athem for fans longing to return to the world covered by endless water. 

For comparison, you can listen to the original version here, subtitled in English and Spanish. 

Thanks to Number 20 for the heads up!

Mega Man 2+3 and Mega Man X Soundtracks Get New Vinyl Release

It's December 17th in Japan. And that means we're celebrating the classic series' 34th anniversary and the X series' 28th anniversary. Laced Records are the first to join the celebration with the unveiling of two special vinyls: Mega Man 2 & 3 and Mega Man X.

Find all the details after the break!

Mega Man Zero 4 Composer Shares New Demos and "Falling Down" Orchestral Arrangement

A few months back we reported that Shinichi Itakura uploaded a demo for Falling Down, one of many tracks he composed for Mega Man Zero 4.

Fast-forward to today, the man didn't stop. He's continued to share his Mega Man Zero 4 resume on YouTube, uploading his own, wholly original Falling Down cover, and in this last months a brand-new orchestral arrangement, a self-cover of  Deep Deep AND four more demo tracks from the game!

You can find the orchestral arrangement and the playlist for all the new tracks after the break!

Listen to CAP-JAM/CAPTUNE's First Album and the Rockman EXE Sound BOX for Free!

Back in 2020, members of Capcom's Sound Team formed a band called CAPTUNE. The band made their debut appearance during the Rockman Live 2020 concerts to perform three brand-new arranged tracks from the Rockman franchise. Today, their first mini-album titled "ONE" has been made available and it features studio recordings of those very tracks!

Find all the details after the break!

Mega Man X 1-8: The Collection Vinyl Soundtrack Boxset Announced

Last year, Laced Records released the Mega Man 1-11 Vinyl Soundtrack Boxset. And now, they're back with another vinyl boxset, this time for the Mega Man X Series. You can find all the details below!

"Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX" Booklet Translation

Released on March 25, 2020, the Rockman Zero & ZX Sound Box is a 6-CD set containing 208 tracks from Rockman Zero 1 to 4, Rockman ZX and Rockman ZX Advent. Each disc contains the original uncompressed source music.

Packed in a beautiful digi-stack with new artwork drawn by Toru Nakayama and Makoto Yabe, this box set is close to perfection, if not for the glaring omission of the "Reploid Remixes". Nevertheless it's a great addition to your music collection. Today, we are happy to bring you the booklet translation thanks to our friends Sidier and Rock Miyabi (who provided the scans). Without further delay, check it out after the break!

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection News Roundup - Character Popularity Poll, "Sound Box" Info and More

With the release of the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection in Japan today, there is a bunch of news to report. From new art for the Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX to the results of the character popularity poll, we have a lot of ground to cover.

Yuko Komiyama is Working on the Rockman X DiVE Soundtrack

I recently had the chance to exchange a few words with composer and arranger Yuki Komiyama via Twitter, where she was kind enough to confirm that she is working on the Rockman X DiVE Soundtrack! Although there is not much else to say beyond that, we have prepared a little bit of information about Ms. Komiyama after the break in case you are not familiar with her!

"Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX" – New Details Announced & Cover Art

First teased during the Rockman Live 2020 concerts, Capcom has formally announced the "Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX ". Check out all the new details after the break!

The Final Rockman Live 2020 Concert Will Be Streamed Live

Next weekend, the last two Rockman Live 2020 will take place in Osaka. And this time, we might have the chance to watch the final evening performance live via Niconico! Find all the details after the break!

"Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX" Announced

During the Rockman Live 2020 concerts this past weekend, Capcom announced the release of the Rockman Zero & ZX SOUND BOX. All the details after the break!

The Year in Review and the Mega Man 2020 Roadmap

Another years goes by for Mega Man and for all of us here at Rockman Corner. 2019 hasn't been as hectic as last year, what with the release of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 and Mega Man 11. Nevertheless, Mega Man kept generating news more than ever even in a transitional year. We published around 240 articles this year - an average close to five articles every week - making us an essential destination to get news about anything and everything related to the Blue Bomber.

Stay with us after the break where we'll be taking a look at the most important pieces of Mega Man news from 2019 and what to expect from 2020!

A Sneak Peek at the Rockman Live 2020 Concerts

We are two weeks away from the first Rockman Live 2020 concert, which will take place on January 4th at the Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo. While most of us won't have the chance to witness the concerts in person, and with the uncertainty of a CD/DVD release, we will be left in the dark for the most part. However, thanks to the Brass Girls Band MOS, we can take a sneak peek at them rehearsing one of the songs that will be played at the concerts: Dr.Wily Stage 1 from Mega Man 2. 

In related news, we are sadly to report that the drummer Yu "masshoi" Yamauchi passed away on December 4, 2019 and has been replaced by Louis (Tokyo concerts) and Genta Shirakawa (Osaka concerts).

You can check the complete concerts set list here and other related news in the Rockman Live 2020 tag.

Capcom Electone Collection Music Album to be Released in January 2020

On January 29th, 2020, Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings will be releasing an "Electone Collection" album with music from Monster Hunter, Sengoku Basara, Okami, Rockman, Ghosts 'n Goblins and Dai Gyakuten Saiban. It will retail for 2,500 Yen (around 20€ - $23). Find all the details after the break!

Rockman Live 2020 – Complete Set List, Goods and Other Information Revealed

Capcom Japan announced the final set list for the Rockman Live 2020 concerts and revealed the exclusive goods and guests that will be on hand at the concert venues. By the looks of things, most of the songs will be played in pairs so we can expect a lot of medleys. What's more, a new song composed for the Rockman Zero & ZX Double Hero Collection by the band "Captune"will be played, too. All the info after the break!

Rockman Live 2020 – New Songs, TV Commercial and Other Information Revealed

Recently, general admission tickets for Rockman Live 2020 went up for sale (if you have the means to do so, you can order them here). And to mark the occasion, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (ytv) revealed new information about the concerts via the Rockman Live 2020 Official Website. All the information after the break!