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* All numbered video games (''[[Mega Man 1|Mega Man]]'' to ''[[Mega Man 11]]'') are canon. | * All numbered video games (''[[Mega Man 1|Mega Man]]'' to ''[[Mega Man 11]]'') are canon. | ||
* The Special Stages of ''[[Mega Man 10]]'' are canon. They take place as Mega Man | * The Special Stages of ''[[Mega Man 10]]'' are canon. They take place as [[Mega Man (Classic era)|Mega Man]] escapes [[Dr. Wily]]'s castle after the main story.<ref>Mega Man & Mega Man X: Official Complete Works, [https://imgur.com/a/5FBnwqv Page 364].</ref> | ||
* ''[[Mega Man Soccer]]'' is canon. It is set after ''Mega Man 4'',<ref>Mega Man: Official Complete Works, [https://imgur.com/a/sDCUef8 Page 119]</ref> and a stated trait of | * ''[[Mega Man Soccer]]'' is canon. It is set after ''Mega Man 4'',<ref>Mega Man: Official Complete Works, [https://imgur.com/a/sDCUef8 Page 119]</ref> and a stated trait of Mega Man is that he likes playing soccer.<ref>Mega Man Powered Up Manual, [https://static.capcom.com/megaman/manuals/PSP_MMPU_Manual.pdf Page 7]. Capcom, 2006.</ref> | ||
* ''[[Mega Man & Bass]]'' is canon. It is set after ''Mega Man 8'',<ref>[https://hondoori.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/rockman-forte-instruction-booklet/ Rockman & Forte Instruction Booklet], Page 2. Capcom, 1998. '''Translation:''' "There has been confirmed news of Dr. Wily (57), who has been missing since he was caught in the explosion of his base following his defeat against Rockman! What’s more, it has been discovered by our company’s investigations that he is in the midst of building a new castle to realize his aspirations of world domination!"</ref> and is directly referenced as an event in ''Mega Man 9''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydSl55Ee1xQ&t=4600s Mega Man 9]</ref> During development, | * ''[[Mega Man & Bass]]'' is canon. It is set after ''Mega Man 8'',<ref>[https://hondoori.wordpress.com/2017/03/03/rockman-forte-instruction-booklet/ Rockman & Forte Instruction Booklet], Page 2. Capcom, 1998. '''Translation:''' "There has been confirmed news of Dr. Wily (57), who has been missing since he was caught in the explosion of his base following his defeat against Rockman! What’s more, it has been discovered by our company’s investigations that he is in the midst of building a new castle to realize his aspirations of world domination!"</ref> and is directly referenced as an event in ''Mega Man 9''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydSl55Ee1xQ&t=4600s Mega Man 9]</ref> During development, the game was internally referred to as ''Rockman 8.5''.<ref>[https://themechanicalmaniacs.com/articles/mmmcmysteries.php The Mechanical Maniacs: Misc. Classic Mega Man Mysteries]</ref> | ||
* All Gameboy series games (''[[Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge]]'' to ''[[Mega Man V]]'') are canon. The ''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka|Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan]]'' establishes their place in the main timeline.<ref>Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan, [https://imgur.com/a/tC6e7Bb Page 113-116]</ref>. All five games are included in the [[Data Base (Mega Man & Bass)|Data Base]] in ''Mega Man & Bass'' (includes the [[Mega Man Killers]], the [[Stardroids]] and [[Tango]]), along with it being stated here and elsewhere that Dr. Wily based [[Slash Man]]'s design on [[Pluto]].<ref>''Mega Man & Bass'' 2003. [https://imgur.com/a/XZblBQs '''Database:''' Pluto: A battle robot designed for jungle combat. Slash Man is designed after him]</ref><ref>Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter's Field Guide, Page 82. UDON Entertainment, 2021. "[https://imgur.com/a/mega-man-robot-master-field-guide-pluto-PJHxpZ6 With speedy reflexes and a cat-like appearance, the Stardroid Pluto is quick on his feet, and was created to work and fight in jungle-like environments. This proficiency would later lead him to being used as a model for the Robot Master Slash Man]"</ref>. The [[Mega Man Killers]] also return in ''Mega Man 10'' as bosses of the Special Stages, and [[Tango]] appears in the shop while playing as [[Proto Man]].<ref>''Mega Man 10'', 2010. [https://imgur.com/a/Nzkc6X9 Proto Man Shop]</ref>. Lasty, [[Enker]] also appears in ''[[Mega Man Soccer]]''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVrqLDESpG4&t=32s Mega Man Soccer], 1994.</ref> | * All Gameboy series games (''[[Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge]]'' to ''[[Mega Man V]]'') are canon. The ''[[Kodansha Manga Hyakka|Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan]]'' establishes their place in the main timeline.<ref>Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan, [https://imgur.com/a/tC6e7Bb Page 113-116]</ref>. All five games are included in the [[Data Base (Mega Man & Bass)|Data Base]] in ''Mega Man & Bass'' (includes the [[Mega Man Killers]], the [[Stardroids]] and [[Tango]]), along with it being stated here and elsewhere that Dr. Wily based [[Slash Man]]'s design on [[Pluto]].<ref>''Mega Man & Bass'' 2003. [https://imgur.com/a/XZblBQs '''Database:''' Pluto: A battle robot designed for jungle combat. Slash Man is designed after him]</ref><ref>Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter's Field Guide, Page 82. UDON Entertainment, 2021. "[https://imgur.com/a/mega-man-robot-master-field-guide-pluto-PJHxpZ6 With speedy reflexes and a cat-like appearance, the Stardroid Pluto is quick on his feet, and was created to work and fight in jungle-like environments. This proficiency would later lead him to being used as a model for the Robot Master Slash Man]"</ref>. The [[Mega Man Killers]] also return in ''Mega Man 10'' as bosses of the Special Stages, and [[Tango]] appears in the shop while playing as [[Proto Man]].<ref>''Mega Man 10'', 2010. [https://imgur.com/a/Nzkc6X9 Proto Man Shop]</ref>. Lasty, [[Enker]] also appears in ''[[Mega Man Soccer]]''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVrqLDESpG4&t=32s Mega Man Soccer], 1994.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 4 September 2024
Canon refers to the body of works taking place in a fictional world that are widely considered to be official or authoritative.[1] The Mega Man franchise has its own canon body of works that are recognized by its creators, such as Capcom. Generally, the mainline numbered video games released by Capcom are always part of canon. Where canon can become confusing is with spin-off games and non-video game media. This page will contain sources and explanations as to which works are part of each era's canon, and which are not.
Classic era
- All numbered video games (Mega Man to Mega Man 11) are canon.
- The Special Stages of Mega Man 10 are canon. They take place as Mega Man escapes Dr. Wily's castle after the main story.[2]
- Mega Man Soccer is canon. It is set after Mega Man 4,[3] and a stated trait of Mega Man is that he likes playing soccer.[4]
- Mega Man & Bass is canon. It is set after Mega Man 8,[5] and is directly referenced as an event in Mega Man 9.[6] During development, the game was internally referred to as Rockman 8.5.[7]
- All Gameboy series games (Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge to Mega Man V) are canon. The Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan establishes their place in the main timeline.[8]. All five games are included in the Data Base in Mega Man & Bass (includes the Mega Man Killers, the Stardroids and Tango), along with it being stated here and elsewhere that Dr. Wily based Slash Man's design on Pluto.[9][10]. The Mega Man Killers also return in Mega Man 10 as bosses of the Special Stages, and Tango appears in the shop while playing as Proto Man.[11]. Lasty, Enker also appears in Mega Man Soccer[12]
X era
- All numbered video games (Mega Man X to Mega Man X8) are canon. However, Zero's ending cutscene in Mega Man X6, where he seals himself away for a century, has been moved to be set as the final event in the era's timeline as it was originally meant to be the transition into Zero as X7 wasnt initially planned to happen. This allows for Mega Man X7 and X8 to occur. X7 & X8 are also both referenced as past Zero's in an official trailer regarding a research report of Zero era Zero in both an english[13] and japanese[14].
- The Xtreme video games (Mega Man Xtreme and Mega Man Xtreme 2, also known as Rockman X: Cyber Mission and Rockman X2: Soul Eraser) are canon as stated in the Compendium of Rockman X[15]. Mega Man Xtreme 2 is also stated to be a prequel set before Mega Man X4 which is why a younger Iris appears in the game[16].
Zero era
- All numbered video games (Mega Man Zero to Mega Man Zero 4) are canon.
- The drama tracks from Remastered Tracks Rockman Zero are canon and officially are released by Inti Creates[17].
ZX era
- Both main video games (Mega Man ZX and Mega Man ZX Advent) are canon.
- The canceled Rockman ZXC is non-canon, as it was never officially released.
Legends era
- Both numbered video games (Mega Man Legends and Mega Man Legends 2) are canon.
- The canceled Mega Man Legends 3 is non-canon, as it was never officially released.
Battle Network era
- All numbered video games (Mega Man Battle Network to Mega Man Battle Network 6) are canon. Differences between versions, such as Mega Man Battle Network 3: Blue Version and Mega Man Battle Network 3: White Version, rarely have enough bearing to require scrutiny.
Star Force era
- All numbered video games (Mega Man Star Force to Mega Man Star Force 3) are canon. Differences between versions, such as Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace and Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker, rarely have enough bearing to require scrutiny.
- The canceled Mega Man Star Force 4 is non-canon, as it was never officially released.
Crossovers
Crossover games, especially those that do not bear the Mega Man branding as part of their title, are generally considered to be non-canon. However, those that are part of the Mega Man brand require further scrutiny.
- Rockman Tennis is a simple mobile game with little to no story, so it is safe to assume that it is non-canon.
- Rockman.EXE Operate Shooting Star requires further research.
- Rockman ✕over is a time-travel story with evidence suggesting it is indeed canon, occurring between the Classic era and X era in the timeline.
- Mega Man X DiVE is a meta-narrative that breaks the fourth wall, such as a Player who is a fan of the Mega Man series itself starring as the main character of the story.
Other media
Most works referred to as "other media" on the Mega Man Wiki are not considered part of the main canon. Some works, such as Captain N: The Game Master or Mega Man: Fully Charged, have their own self-contained worlds that clearly diverge from the video games. Other works that adapt material from the video games, such as the 1994 Mega Man series, the anime Mega Man NT Warrior, or the Rockman X manga by Yoshihiro Iwamoto, are also treated as their own independent worlds despite directly drawing on the video games.
References
- ↑ Canon (fiction) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Mega Man & Mega Man X: Official Complete Works, Page 364.
- ↑ Mega Man: Official Complete Works, Page 119
- ↑ Mega Man Powered Up Manual, Page 7. Capcom, 2006.
- ↑ Rockman & Forte Instruction Booklet, Page 2. Capcom, 1998. Translation: "There has been confirmed news of Dr. Wily (57), who has been missing since he was caught in the explosion of his base following his defeat against Rockman! What’s more, it has been discovered by our company’s investigations that he is in the midst of building a new castle to realize his aspirations of world domination!"
- ↑ Mega Man 9
- ↑ The Mechanical Maniacs: Misc. Classic Mega Man Mysteries
- ↑ Rockman & Rockman X Daizukan, Page 113-116
- ↑ Mega Man & Bass 2003. Database: Pluto: A battle robot designed for jungle combat. Slash Man is designed after him
- ↑ Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter's Field Guide, Page 82. UDON Entertainment, 2021. "With speedy reflexes and a cat-like appearance, the Stardroid Pluto is quick on his feet, and was created to work and fight in jungle-like environments. This proficiency would later lead him to being used as a model for the Robot Master Slash Man"
- ↑ Mega Man 10, 2010. Proto Man Shop
- ↑ Mega Man Soccer, 1994.
- ↑ Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - "Red Hero"
- ↑ ゼロ”紅き英雄”に関する調査報告書 - 『ロックマン ゼロ&ゼクス ダブルヒーローコレクション』
- ↑ Compendium of Rockman X, Page 7. 2005.
- ↑ Mega Man & Mega Man X: Official Complete Works, Page 225. Suetsugu: "I was so happy that I got to draw Iris again! Since she had died in 'X4', and this title was supposed to be a prequel set in an earlier timeframe, I adjusted her design appropiately to reflect the shift in time. I thought perhaps she hadn't yet begun wearing her beret when she was still in training, and I also gave her a uniform a touch of a schoolgirl look to give her an overall more youthful appearance. Another little detail I incorporated into her design was to make her a little less 'physically developed' then she was in 'X4'."
- ↑ REMASTERED TRACKS ROCKMAN ZERO・Telos / III INTI RECORDS
