Hitsohi Ariga's acclaimed Rockman Megamix manga series is making a comeback. A new edition of the first Megamix entry will hit stores in Japan on March 18th. It includes brand new cover art, retouched panels and scenes, a behind-the-scenes interviews, and "Rockman Writing Secret Story," a collection of anecdotes from Ariga from when he was writing the story.
For collectors, the big draw here is the new cover. And while the prospect of updated art sounds interesting, we're not too sure how extensive it will be. It wouldn't be the first time, though. Hard to say if these new additions/changes will warrant a reprint here in states (courtesy of UDON, no less).
If you're interested and have the means to do so, you can preorder the book from E-Capcom for 3,600 Yen (roughly $30.45 US). It comes with a free postcard!
Source: E-Capcom (thanks, SenseiHanzo!)
...I hate Ariga's Skullman design...
ReplyDeleteDarnit, I JUST got the whole collection.
ReplyDeleteI really genuinely dislike Ariga's art style and charcter designs. If he is gonna adopt an established game franchise, his art definitely suits Pokemon more, his style looks very close to most of those official artwork, specifically Sugimori's later work. If he absolutly has to illustrate Mega Man, his design ideas and style would more fit the Legends series, ironically the one series I've never seen him do an illustation for if I recall correctly.
ReplyDeleteI love the entire Series. Wasn't there some words of Ariga-san, during the release of MM10, were he hinted that he's secretly working on some new stuff? And taaaadaaa there it is... :(
ReplyDeleteActually if I recall he had to stop working on it because he wasn't allowed/able to. That's when The Pokemon Company hired him
DeleteWonder if they'll include the Mega Man 9 prequel strip that was included with the MM9 Arrange OST with these reprints... Guess we'll have to wait & see if Udon warrant bringing the re-releases out over here.
ReplyDeleteI understand the dissenting opinions, but I love the style for most of the characters in Ariga's design.
ReplyDeleteI like the stories in these a lot too, so that's a plus.
I'd get this, more so for that beautiful cover. =)
ReplyDeleteEh I'll pass, the guy's artstyle and stories so far don't really grab me.
ReplyDeleteDon't make this kind of mistake. Between all that fighting, most of the stories are really touching and heartwarming. Especially the story around Skull Man. I can remember me laying nearly in tears after finishing the story about Skull and his fate.<3
DeleteEven that kinda "homosexuall" moment where you note that Freeze Man have a kind of crush on Ice Man.
Such a cute and touching moment in my own history of reading mangas! (no homo)
I already have all Megamix English volumes, so, as much as I like it, I'll pass this.
ReplyDeleteBut talking about Udon, no plans for releasing Maniax in English yet?
Wonder if its gonna preserve the gore the original had?
ReplyDeletelike how bass beat the hell out of megaman Roll asking for mercy to let megaman go and bass punching her:
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