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Who owns Mega Man?

Mega Man is owned by Capcom (Japan, TSE: 9697).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
CAPCOM Co., Ltd. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇯🇵 Japan, Osaka
Origin
🇯🇵 Japan
Founded
1987
Category
Internet & digitalPlatforms & devicesVideo games
Parent ticker
TSE: 9697
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Mega Man

Mega Man lets players take the weapon of each defeated boss and use it against the next, a design idea copied widely since. It is known as Rockman in Japan, the name it was given before its Western release. Capcom has released more than fifty games in the series, and its difficulty has made it a fixture of speedrunning and of charity gaming marathons.

Ownership timeline of Mega Man

Owners of Mega Man from 1987 to 2026 Capcom 1987–present Capcom 19901995200020052010201520202025
  1. 1987 – present Capcom [1] reported

Where Mega Man sits in Capcom

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Where Mega Man sits in Capcom Tree of 4 brands under Capcom. Capcom Mega Man Monster Hunter Resident Evil Street Fighter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Mega Man?

The parent company of Mega Man is Capcom, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.

Is Mega Man Japanese?

Yes. Mega Man originated in Japan in 1987 and its owner, Capcom, is also headquartered in Japan.

Is Mega Man still owned by Capcom?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Mega Man is still owned by Capcom. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Integrated Report 2025 — CAPCOM Co., Ltd., Annual report, published 29 August 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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