Capcom has dropped 2 commercials for the Rockman EXE Advanced Collection. Both are based on the experience of the kids who grew with the series: Manga side and Anime side.
The manga side shows the experience of playing the games alongside reading the manga and the various articles on CoroCoro Comic. The anime side show the experience of playing the games alongside watching the anime and the commercials airing through it. Since many other countries got these media as well, maybe it’s a bit more international than it seems?
「ロックマンエグゼ アドバンスドコレクション」【WEBCM公開】「あの頃のネットバトラーたち 漫画編」 ”Rockman EXE Advanced Collection” WEBCM “The Net Battlers of Those Days Manga Side” Alternate link
「ロックマンエグゼ アドバンスドコレクション」【WEBCM公開】「あの頃のネットバトラーたち アニメ編」”Rockman EXE Advanced Collection” WEBCM “The Net Battlers of Those Days Anime Side” Alternate link
To commemorate the release of the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Capcom USA has uploaded all episodes of the beloved MegaMan NT Warrior and MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess on YouTube. The MMBLC website has also been updated accordingly with summaries of the 2 anime seasons. The episodes will only be available for a limited time, until September 20, 2023.
The playlist of 1st season of MegaMan NT Warrior (52 episodes) can be found here. The 2nd season, MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess (46 episodes), can be found here.
It’s of note that the 1st episode of Axess is missing its English dub, and instead has its Japanese episode with English subtitles. Included in the upload is Axess episode 30, Spout Soul’s debut episode, which was never aired in the USA.
With the release date of the Legacy Collection in just under a month away, Rockman-Unity has unveiled physical Nintendo Switch eShop cards for the Rockman EXE Advanced Collection are releasing in Japan. Additionally, bonus Download Chips will be given depending where the eShop Card is bought.
The eShop cards are coming in 3 versions. The 2 volume bundle set with the limited Custom PET Pack bonus (7-Eleven and Lawson only) , and the 2 volumes separately without the PET Pack bonus. The cards are styled with an image of a GameBoy Advance game pak using the Volume’s key art.
The stores will also have a campaign to receive in-game Battle Chips via the Download Chip feature, previously seen as the method to receive the GBA event-only chips. The first benefit will be given by registering on the campaign site, and the second benefit is given by referring a friend via URL. The campaign will only be available for a limited time.
7-Eleven, Seven Net Shopping: The “Reliable Companion Navi Chip Set”: (Benefit 1) Roll and GutsMan V1 chips for EXE1-EXE4, Roll and Colonel V1 chips for EXE5-6. (Benefit 2) ProtoMan V1 chip for EXE1-6. Additionally entering the campaign will register in a lottery for an 11 pin set featuring the game logos.
Lawson: The “PA Debut Chip Set”: (Benefit 1) Guard and DashAtk chips for EXE1-3, AirHock(1) chips in 2 codes for EXE4-6. (Benefit 2) GutsMan V1 chips for EXE1-3 and AirHock(1) in a 3rd code. These chips are designed to provide instant access to strong Program Advances, the Guts Shoot for EXE1-3, and PitHoky for EXE4-6.
Rockman EXE Advanced Collection Original Soundtrack cover
With just a few months away from the release of the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Capcom has announced the newly-arranged tracks will have a physical CD release in Japan under the title, Rockman EXE Advanced Collection Original Soundtrack. The cover art is done by EXE veteran artist, Keisuke Mizuno.
According to e-Capcom, the OST will have 1 CD containing 22 tracks. It is set for 2750 Yen witha April 19, 2023 release date. Amazon Japan will also have an exclusive edition containing a “Mega Jacket”, a mini-poster version of the album cover, at twice the size.
Another MegaMan.EXE enters Mega Man X DiVE, and this time it’s a completely brand new form: DiVE Cross MegaMan.EXE! The theme of this form follows the DiVE Armors that were previously given to Mega Man X characters in the game.
This spiffy new look gives him some brand new moves. Starting with his Charge Shot (Dive Buster in Japanese), a straight forward energy blast that can switch modes to shoots 3 Feather-type Energy Rounds that will lock on to enemies and ignore terrain. The feathers seem to be inspired by Cybeast Falzar and even has its iconic battle cry.
DiVE Cross also has Double Life Sword (Cross Dual Sword in Japanese), which can blast 2 rounds of Energy Blades that ignore terrain and damages all enemies.
DiVE Cross MegaMan is another S rank character that will be available for a limited time. You’ll be able to draw for him in the Taiwanese and Japanese mobile version as well as the Steam release. Players on the international Android/iOS version operated by NebulaJoy will probably have to wait a while longer, though.
In anticipation of the Legacy Collection coming next year, and following up from the first Rockman EXE event in 2021... The Medarot S mobile game has a new Rockman EXE collaboration on October 13th!
This time, in addition to the previous EXE-based Medarots from the last event (Rockman, Roll, Forte), new limited Medarots will be added based on Blues, Colonel, Serenade, and GutsMan. They are named Swordblues, Leadercolonel, Uranade, and Gutspower, respectively.
By exchanging items from the event, Rockman EXE costumes, music, and a special background can be obtained.
Alongside the Medarots, costumes for the human Medarotters can be obtained. The characters seen from the Medarot anime will wear outfits based on various NetNavi operators from the series. Ikki (Netto Hikari costume), Arika (Meiru Sakurai costume), Koji (Enzan Ijuin costume), Karin (Yaito Ayanokoji costume), Kikuhime (Tamako Shiraizumi costume), Iwanoi (Yamitaro Higure costume) and Kagamiyama (Dekao Aoyama costume).
There will also be limited custom skins available for the Medarots. For Rocktrans: Saito Style, Colonel Soul, Blues Soul, Forte Cross Rockman Silver version, and Forte Cross Rockman Gold version. And for Fortate: ForteXX version.
The previously teased Kit-Makes-Pose (Kimepose) line has at last been revealed! At New York Comic Con 2022, Bandai has shown off the kits for this new line and it’s of the Mega Man Battle Network series. The characters on display are: MegaMan, Mettaur, GutsMan, Roll, FireMan, and Canodumb. A number of accessories are also shown off, including the Roll Arrow and Guts Hammer. Not much else is known as it is a newly emerging toy-line.
It’s finally time! In today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Capcom debuted the trailer of the long-awaited Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection! (Known as the Rockman EXE Advanced Collection in Japan) The collection of Data Action RPG games will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam) in 2023.
The development of MMBNLC will be headed by none other than long-time series development staff and Mr. Famous himself, Masakazu Eguchi! It will consist of the main numbered Battle Network games and is split across 2 volumes:
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 consists of:
Mega Man Battle Network
Mega Man Battle Network 2
Mega Man Battle Network 3 White
Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 consists of:
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon
Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team ProtoMan
Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Colonel
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar
A physical edition of MMBNLC containing both Volumes will also be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The physical edition will only be available in Asia and North America; for Europe, the Legacy Collection will be digital only.
The Legacy Collection’s extras include a High-resolution Filter to smooth out the game’s graphics, an Art Gallery consisting of over 1000 artworks, including a “Mystery Data” section featuring promotional images from events and merchandise; and finally, a Music Player with a total of 188 tracks. As of right now, the game is listed only for single player.
As part of their Shogakukan Modeling Proejct Next Evolution 100 Event, Bandai has announced a new model kit line called SMP Kit-Makes-Pose. Their first release in the line has been teased as Rockman.EXE. The project been described by their initials to capture Scene, Motion, and Proportion. No physical figure has been been shown.
Bandai’s SMP line has consisted of model kits under their candy toy brand (toys boxed together a small piece of candy). The line was popularized through Super MiniPla (now called Shogakukan Modeling Project), which consisted of many robots. The releases include Super Sentai robos, with them having international releases under the Power Rangers name. The line has since continued to provide more premium styled model kits of various games, manga, anime, and tokusatsu.
Following the original Bass.EXE and Bass GS, a third version of Bass will be arriving to Rockman X DiVE: Bass XX (Double X)! Players will be able to draw the purple version of the Destroyer of the Cyberworld himself starting from November 17th, 4 PM (UTC+8) until November 24th, 4 PM (UTC+8).
This most powerful version of Bass from Mega Man Battle Network 4 and 5 wields his signature DarkPower attacks introduced in those games. His Helz Rolling, a wheel that travels the ground where it can bounce wall to wall, damaging the enemy multiple times. After using, it lets Bass XX use Chaos Nightmare more quickly, a large attack that ignores any boundaries. And finally, he has XX’s iconic dark barrier, with a skill that can absorb damage and gain an invincible shield.
Bass XX is a special version of Bass that can only be fought in the games if MegaMan is equipped with Card e-Reader Mods. Or in the case of the DS version of BN5, slotting in every single numbered Battle Network game and BassCross MegaMan activated. It can also be fought in the Virtual Console version of BN4 through a special title screen button input. Bass XX also makes a cameo in the EXE4.5 track of the official remix album, Rockman EXE 15th Arrange Best Tracks.
Rockman X DiVE can be downloaded from the iOS App Store and Google Play in select regions. If you’re an Android user, you can also download and install the APK file for the game directly from the official website, regardless of which region you’re in. There is also a global version but it will not have Bass XX for quite some time.
