The Mega Man series is getting tons of merch for its 30th anniversary that is set to be sold in stores across Japan between November 30 and December 16, 2018.
Capcom announced its plans to adapt the Mega Man IP into a live-action Hollywood film for the first time, with the aim of further energizing the brand for the series’ 30th anniversary.
New trailers and previews have dropped for Mega Man: Fully Charged, the cartoon produced by DHX Media set to air on Cartoon Network. A premiere date was also revealed - August 5, 2018.
We’ve seen all kinds of franchises get Pachislot games, and one for the Mega Man series was rumored for years and teased recently, but it has finally been revealed as Rockman Ability.
The Mega Man cartoon was spotted at the Licensing Expo 2018 showroom this past week, and it confirms that the show will be titled Mega Man: Fully Charged, and will have a toy line by Jakks Pacific.
Famitsu asked for overseas opinions for Mega Man’s 30th anniversary last month, and the results were revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu, which has a special feature on the topic.
Bandai is releasing two new lines of Mega Man (Rockman in Japan) candy toys in September 2018 in Japan, with one based on various Mega Man franchise characters, and the other based on Ride Armors from the Mega Man X series.
Weekly Famitsu is collecting opinions on Mega Man (the franchise) for a feature article that will be published in May to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Mega Man, and they are asking overseas fans as well.
Capcom announced that it will further celebrate Mega Man’s 30th anniversary with a special commemorative concert this July in Japan where we can expect to hear some new announcements.