History Franchise / MegaMan

## Robot Master: Has limited ability to make decisions, but still needs a human supervisor.

## [[VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork NetNavi]]: Reploid-level intelligence, but partnered with specific humans in their role as servants.

[[CashCowFranchise Insanely popular]] and [[VideoGameLongRunners long-running video game franchise]] created by {{Capcom}} in the 1980's. [[MarketBasedTitle Known as "Rockman" in Japan.]]

* ShoutOut: There have tended to be a few to HumongousMecha series, especially where Classic Mega Man is concerned. In Marvel vs. Capcom, a Limit Break Mega Man can use is to transform into Hyper [=MegaMan=], a direct shout out to MazingerZ. Proto Man has a special move called Big Bang Blast, which is a direct shout out to Manga/GetterRobo.

* VideoGameLives

There have been several TV shows based on the games -- [[WesternAnimation/MegaMan a cartoon based on the originals]], an anime based on Battle Network and dubbed as ''Anime/MegaManNTWarrior'', and [[Anime/MegaManUponAStar a limited-release OAV]] from the early 90s, also based on [[BadassAdorable the]] [[{{Edutainment}} original]] series. There was also another anime based on Star Force which has a dubbed version as well.

* VFormationTeamShot

* ShoutOut: There have tended to be a few to HumongousMecha series, especially where Classic Mega Man is concerned. In Marvel vs. Capcom, a Limit Break Mega Man can use is to transform into Hyper [=MegaMan=], a direct shout out to MazingerZ. Proto Man has a special move called Big Bang Blast, which is a direct shout out to GetterRobo.

** The Atlampean Civilization (which is only 3000 years old, by comparison) of ''VideoGame/{{Mega Man Battle Network}}'s'' ''[[GaidenGame Legend of Network]]'' title and the more well-known Murian civilization from ''VideoGame/MegaManStarForce 2''. It should be noted that, given the fact that the Mega Man Battle Network timeline officially began ForWantOfANail, that these ancient supercivilizations should also exist within the main timeline.

* {{Precursors}}: The Atlampean Civilization of ''VideoGame/{{Mega Man Battle Network}}'s'' ''[[GaidenGame Legend of Network]]'' title and the more well-known Murian civilization from ''VideoGame/MegaManStarForce 2''. It should be noted that, given the fact that the Mega Man Battle Network timeline officially began ForWantOfANail, that these ancient supercivilizations should also exist within the main timeline.

* SelfImposedChallenge: Several, but a common one is to beat all the bosses (Including in the final levels) using only the arm cannon. Or without taking any damage.

** In the ''ZX'' series, all the [[TransformationTrinket Biometals]] are created from studying the original Biometal [[ArtifactOfDoom Model W]], created from the ruins of the [[KillSat Ragnarok satellite]] that Weil fused with at the end of ''Zero 4''.

** ''VideoGame/{{RosenkreuzStilette}}'' is basically a Mega Man homage with magic instead of robots.

** ''Battle Network'' was intended to end with ''3'', and the game certainly has all the marks of a finale, but Capcom insisted on continuing to ride the series' popularity, resulting in Mega Man Battle Network 4 (generally considered to be the worst of the series); after the series officially ended with Battle Network 6, Capcom decided to spawn a ''sequel'' series, MegaManStarForce.

** VictorGainsLosersPowers: For the most part, classic ''Mega Man'' gameplay involves obtaining a boss' SignatureMove after defeating him in battle. In ''Mega Man Battle Network'' (and ''Star Force'' by extension), the [[PowersAsPrograms Battle Chip and Card]] mechanics allow Mega Man (or his allies) to use a copy of almost any enemy's attack, not just the bosses. In ''Mega Man Zero'', the EX skills mechanic allows the Zero to use the techniques of the bosses if he defeats them [[GameplayGrading with enough style]]; ''MMZ4'' took the concept to its [[HoistByHisOwnPetard logical conclusion]] by introducing the Z-Knuckle weapon, which allowed Zero to use his enemies' weapon by simply ''ripping it out while the Mook is still standing there''.

* FlawedPrototype

* TheMovie: [[http://www.megamanfilm.com/ And a fan made one, at that.]]

** VictorGainsLosersPowers: For the most part, classic Mega Man gameplay involves obtaining a boss' SignatureMove after defeating him in battle. In Mega Man Battle Network (and Star Force by extension), the Battle Chip[=/=]Card mechanic allows Mega Man (or his allies) to use [[PowersAsPrograms a copy of almost any enemy's attack]], not just the bosses. In Mega Man Zero, the EX skills mechanic allows the Zero to use the techniques of the bosses if he defeats them [[GameplayGrading with enough style]]; MMZ4 took the concept to its [[HoistByHisOwnPetard logical conclusion]] by introducing the Z-Knuckle weapon, which allowed Zero to use his enemies' weapons by simply ''ripping them out while the Mook is still standing there''.

* UnderwearOfPower: Of the "underwear on the outside" variety.

* NotMeThisTime: Meta-example. After ''Mega Man Universe'' and ''Legends 3'' were cancelled, the iOS port of ''[[PortingDisaster Mega Man X]]'', and ''Rockman [=XOver=]'', when ''Rockman Online'' was cancelled, fans jumped to the conclusion that Capcom was continuing their anti-Blue Bomber antics. It turns out that the troubles likely were on the part of [[https://twitter.com/themmnetwork/status/245040488854466560 NeoWiz]], behind ''Rockman Online''. (The game ''had'' been in DevelopmentHell really since it was announced). [[HateDumb Not that the fans care about it...]]

Mega Man will appear as a guest character in Nintendo's ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' series on the Wii U and 3DS.

** ''Battle Network'' was intended to end with ''3'', and certainly has all the marks of a finale, but Capcom insisted on continuing to ride the series popularity, which resulted in Mega Man Battle Network 4 (which is generally considered to be the worst of the series); after the series finally ended with Battle Network 6, Capcom decided to spawn a ''sequel'' series, MegaManStarForce.

* AstralFinale: Most of the GameBoy series have their final levels take place in space (the fifth game does not count due to half the boss roster residing in space levels, and the only game to completely avert the space setting is the third one). As for the main games, ''VideoGame/MegaMan10'' saves its very last stage for this trope, right after the usual four stages of a traditional endgame castle.

* {{Expy}}: How many Mega Men and Rolls do we need?!
* ExtyYearsFromNow

* IconicOutfit: A distinctive [[NiceHat blue helmet]] paired with a blue-on-light-blue outfit makes Rock, X, Hub, Volnutt, Vent, Aile, and Geo very recognizeable.

** ''Battle Network'' was probably intended to end with ''3'' if the title screen music, final stage music, and [=MegaMan=]'s DisneyDeath are any indication.

** ''VideoGame/{{RosenkreuzStilette}}'', 'nuff said.