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Revision as of 16:40, 4 May 2024
![]() Artwork from Mega Man X. | |
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General information | |
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Name(s): | Boomer Kuwanger, Boomerang Kuwanger |
Title(s): | Space-Time Jumper,[1][2] Blade Demon of Space and Time[3] |
Group(s): | Mavericks, Maverick Hunters (formerly) |
Appearances: | Mega Man X, Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Mega Man X DiVE |
Inspiration: | Stag beetle |
Designer: | Kazunori Tazaki[3] |
Game Info | |
Weapon(s): | ![]() ![]() |
Weakness(es): | ![]() ![]() |
Stage(s): | X1: Tower Stage MHX: Fortress Tower |
Voice (JP): | Hisashi Izumi |
Voice (EN): | Ethan Cole |
Boomer Kuwanger (ブーメル・クワンガー),[4] also translated as Boomerang Kuwanger,[1][5] is a Maverick from the X era, first appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X. He is a cutter-themed Reploid based on a stag beetle (クワガタ), with the ability to phase in and out of reality and throw the curved blade from his head.
Like the rest of the Mavericks in the first game, he was previously part of the Maverick Hunters, specifically serving in the 17th Unit alongside X and Zero.
In the Games
Mega Man X
Boomer Kuwanger debuts in Mega Man X as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He is a former Maverick Hunter who joined Sigma's rebellion, and serves as the boss of Tower Stage. His battle can seem difficult to an inexperienced player, but his recoil from the X-Buster is one of his biggest weaknesses. Defeating Boomer Kuwanger grants X the Boomerang Cutter. His weakness is the Homing Torpedo, from Launch Octopus, which is also useful for its ability to home in on Kuwanger despite his speed. A boss attack rematch with Boomer Kuwanger later occurs in Sigma Stage 1, being the first of them all.
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
In the remake Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Boomerang Kuwanger's name is retranslated and he receives a redesign, but he plays largely the same role as in Mega Man X, being the boss of Fortress Tower. He is one of the few Mavericks besides Sigma to recognize X's potential, but only cares about fighting him. In battle, for X he is still weak to Homing Torpedo and yields Boomerang Cutter upon his defeat, while for Vile he is weak to weapons obtained from Launch Octopus (Humerus Crush, Popcorn Demon, Banzai Beetle, Lost Lamb, Serotinal Bullet) and yields the Cutter weapon system. Kuwanger's boss attack rematch later occurs in Sigma Palace 1.
Mega Man X DiVE
In Mega Man X DiVE, Maverick Data of Boomerang Kuwanger appears as the boss of the event Space-Time Jumper. His defeat unlocks the Chip for Boomerang Cutter. He also reappeared as a boss in Co-op and Jakob.
Other Game Appearances
- In Rockman ✕over, Boomer Kuwanger is one of the four bosses from World 2.
- In TEPPEN, Boomer Kuwanger appears in multiple cards.
Other Media
- In the Rockman X manga, Boomer Kuwanger reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In Rockman X Mega Mission, Boomer Kuwanger is revived as Boomer Kuwanger L by the Limited. Upon his defeat, Curtiss appears for the first time to salvage his Limited.
- In the manga Irregular Hunter Rockman X, Boomer Kuwanger starts as an ally to X, assigned to stop Spark Mandrill together. When Chill Penguin arrives to back up Mandrill, Kuwanger is defeated, only for X to stop them both. When Kuwanger later returns, he reveals himself as a double-agent, so X destroys him.
- In Rockman X The Novel: Irregulars Report, Boomer Kuwanger reprises his role from Mega Man X.
- In the Archie Mega Man comic, Boomer Kuwanger appears with his Maverick Hunter X redesign in the "Worlds Unite" arc, as one of the many Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.
Official Data
Mega Man X
Rockman X manual[6] | A Reploid who belongs to the 17th Unit, the same as X. The reason he joined Sigma was because he thought "Isn't this more interesting?" He has taken over an iconic tower, which was meant to be the symbol of a city, and is converting it into a fortified stronghold. He is a cynical nihilist who is somewhat elusive.[JP] | ||||||
Rockman X Chō Hyakka[7] | ...[JP] | ||||||
Height: 242 cm | Weight: 94 kg | Max Power: 2000rp | Max Speed: 9900rp |
Stage Select
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Boomer Kuwanger | |
Height: 242 cm (7.93 ft) Weight: 94 kg (206 lb) | ||
Attacks: Boomerang Cutter, Dead Lift |
Compendium of Rockman X
Tower Stage | Boomer Kuwanger | |||
Weapon: | Boomerang Cutter | Weakness: | Homing Torpedo | |
Profile: | A colleague of X's from the 17th Unit. He participates in the rebellion because "it seems interesting." He takes over a tower and converts it into a fortified stronghold that repels all intruders. | |||
Attack: | Effect: | |||
Boomerang Cutter | Throws his boomerang in an arc. | |||
Dash Attack | Dash attack along the ground. | |||
Tsukaminage | Grabs X with his horns and throws him. |
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery
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Space-Time Jumper Boomer Kuwanger |
A fellow member of the 17th Unit, the beetle-like Kuwanger fought alongside X and Zero many times. He doesn't agree or disagree with Sigma's motives; he simply joined the uprising because it looked like more fun. The high-rise tower he has taken over should have been a shining symbol of the city's progress, but instead it has become an oppressive fortress. Within, Kuwanger sits plotting, sneering at the despair in the city below. |
Mega Man X DiVE
Boomerang Kuwanger | |
He was previously a member of the Maverick Hunters 17th Elite Unit. His rapid movement makes him hard to locate. His horns can serve as a boomerang and can pierce through enemies. |
Behind the Scenes
Developer Commentary
- "Inafune did Eagle and Penguin, Kaji designed Mandrill, Octopus, and Chameleon. Mammoth, Armadillo, and Kuwanger were Tazaki's. Even as I watched them work, I could really see each of their distinct flavors coming out in their illustrations." - (Tatsuya Yoshikawa)[3]
Nomenclature
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | Boomer Kuwanger (ブーメル・クワンガー) | "Boomer" is derived from boomerang, and "Kuwanger" is a portmanteau of "kuwagata" (クワガタ), meaning stag beetle, and boomerang. |
English | Boomer Kuwanger Boomerang Kuwanger |
Maintains his Japanese name. In later translations, "Boomer" was extended to "Boomerang" likely to make his weapon theme more evident. |