Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is a Japanese science fiction video game franchise created by Capcom, starring a series of robot characters each known by the moniker "Mega Man". The original game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, and spawned a franchise that expanded to over 50 games on multiple systems. As of July 26, 2022, the series has sold 38 million units worldwide.
Based on the video game series, the robot Mega Man and his dog Rush battle the creations of his father, the scientist Dr. Light, who were corrupted by Light's former partner Dr. Wily and his minions, in an attempt to take over the world.