Ruby-Spears Mega Man Complete Series Blu-ray Available to Pre-Order (Updated)

Following its reveal last weekend, Discotek has opened pre-orders for the new Ruby-Spears Mega Man complete series Blu-ray set. Crunchyroll is the first retailer to offer pre-orders, with more outlets expected soon. This post will be updated as additional options become available. (UPDATE: Amazon preorders are live)

The set is scheduled to ship on October 28 for $49.95 ($39.96 via Crunchyroll). The single disc contains all 27 episodes in SD format along with a host of new features not included in the previous DVD release. Highlights include a high-resolution version of the original “anime” pitch, a new high-quality transfer of the first episode, galleries of rare art and production materials, promotional content, episode commentary by Mega Man himself, Ian James Corlett, and more.

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Ruby-Spears Mega Man Coming to SD-BD with New Features, Commentary and More!

Announced today at Discotek’s Otakon panel, the complete Ruby-Spears animated series is heading to Blu-ray under Discotek’s SD-BD line (Standard Definition on Blu-ray). To set it apart from the earlier DVD release, this edition is loaded with a wealth of bonus material that I, along with a few friends from the Mega Man community, helped put together. Here’s the rundown:

• All 27 episodes presented in Standard Definition

• A newly restored version of episode 1 sourced from the original master, presented at its proper speed—a format not seen in decades.

• Bonus materials include:
• A new scan of the original "anime" pitch pilot
• Hi-res scans of the show's original press kit
• TV commercials
• A toy commercial
• Art and marketing galleries (preview here, here and here)
• Brand-new, interactive menus
• Complete scans of the series bible (preview)
• All-new commentary with Ian James Corlett, the voice of Mega Man!

Over the course of the past year and a half, I’ve worked closely with Discotek on this set, and I can say with absolute certainty that it’s worth double-dipping even if you already own the complete series on DVD. The new transfer of episode 1 is very crisp, and some of the show bible materials are being revealed here for the first time—never before seen, even by longtime Rockman Corner readers.

More updates including a release window soon!

Nobuyoshi Habara Talks About Creating the Ruby-Spears Mega Man Opening

With the first season of Ruby-Spears' Mega Man now available in Japan for the first time, Nobuyoshi Habara—who directed the show's opening sequence—shared some history on Twitter about its development. He discussed its connection to the canceled 1993 anime project (although he previously indicated 1992) and the journey to the iconic final product we all know and love.

Ruby-Spears Mega Man Now Available to Stream in Japan for the Very First Time

 

Thirty years after debuting in the U.S, the indelible Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon has been released in Japan for the very first time. Rebranded as Rockman USA, all 13 episodes of the show's first season are now available for purchase on Amazon Japan, Video Market, Fuji TV, and other streaming platforms. The second season will probably follow in no time at all.

Although a single episode was previously included in a 2003 promotional DVD set for corporate investors, this marks the first time the entire series has been officially accessible in Japan. Capcom is marketing it as “A Rockman that no one knows about!” The release includes Japanese subtitles, though character names remain consistent with the U.S. version.

While this news might not be particularly groundbreaking for longtime English-speaking fans (although I've got some news for you about the show to share in 2025 that I think you'll like), it’s a pleasant surprise for our friends overseas. No doubt, they'll be joining us in the affectionate ribbing we’ve all come to enjoy about the show.