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In Japan, the Mega Man series is known as Rockman. This refers to rock music, and is one of many musical puns in the series. Possible confusion over the name (i.e. believing it meant stone) is the main reason cited for the name change upon English release; many character name changes followed suit.
Japanese names are listed first. English names are listed second, if they differ.
- Dr. Wily - Colleague and former assistant of Dr. Light. After graduating from the same university as Dr. Light, the two founded Right Labs and developed the Robot Master. However, after the first six production-type Robot Masters were built, he reprogrammed them and attempted to use them to conquer the city; ever since, he has been the main villain of the series. His full name is Dr. Albert W. Wily.
- Dr. Cossack - A Russian colleague of Dr. Light. He first appeared in Mega Man IV as the game's main adversary; however, it turns out he was being blackmailed, as Wily had kidnapped his daughter Kalinka. When Kalinka was rescued by Proto Man and the truth was revealed, Dr. Cossack turned on Wily and joined Mega Man's side. He is the inventor of Beat and the Super Mega Buster, as well as numerous industrial and military robots. His full name is Dr. Mikhail Sergeyevich Cossack.
- Rockman / Mega Man - DRN-001. The hero of the games, created by Dr. Light and Dr. Wily. Originally created as a lab assistant named "Rock", he was modified for battle after Dr. Wily reprogrammed the original Robot Masters. Due to his Variable Weapons System, he can copy the weapon of any Robot Master he defeats in combat and use it as his own.
- Blues / Proto Man - DRN-000. Mega Man's brother and friend, he was also created by both Dr. Light and Dr. Wily. He was created as a prototype of the Robot Master AI system for Dr. Light's experiments. First appears in Mega Man III, where he used the alias "Break Man" until the end of the game, when his true identity was revealed.
- Forte / Bass - SWN-001. Mega Man's rival. Dr. Wily created him after studying Mega Man in the hopes of making a similar - but more powerful - robot. Bass often ignores Dr. Wily's orders if he thinks he knows a better way to stop Mega Man. His pride sometimes forces him to team up with Mega Man to stop other robots that would threaten the peace. First appears in Mega Man VII.
- Duo - A mysterious alien robot. He seems to be some kind of interstellar policeman, and appears in search of an alien energy source which fell to Earth. After being repaired by Dr. Light in Mega Man 8, he has had the same ability to copy weapons that Mega Man, Proto Man, and Bass do.
Support robots
- Roll - DRN-002. Mega Man and Proto Man's sister. She was designed to be a household robot but is always eager to help out Mega Man. Frequently, she provides Mega Man with useful upgrades and advice.
- Rightot / Auto - Created by Dr. Light as a lab assistant, due to Rock being unable to fulfill that role after his adoption of the superhero identity "Mega Man". He provides Mega Man with many useful upgrades and parts.
- Rush - Mega Man's robotic dog (or Canine Support Unit). Rush can transform himself into a coil (spring), a jet, a submarine or spaceship, and/or a suit of armor, depending on the game. He can also be called to search for hidden items. First appears in Mega Man III.
- Gospel / Treble - Bass' equivalent to Mega Man's dog, Rush, Treble is Bass' wolfbot. After Bass stole designs for the Rush Adaptor during the events of Mega Man VII, Treble has been able to transform into an armored suit for Bass (the "Gospel Boost"), giving him limited flight capability.
- Beat - A Bird Support Unit that has appeared continuously in many Mega Man games. He was created by Dr. Cossack to provide additional support to Mega Man during the events of Mega Man V. Beat homes in on enemies, providing damage by physical contact. In later games, he rescues Mega Man from pits.
- Eddie / Flip-Top - Created by Dr. Light as a "walking suitcase", he is usually sent to help Mega Man by providing recovery items during the game.
- Tango - A Feline Support Unit and one of Mega Man's more useful allies. Tango can change itself into a buzzsaw and dive into enemies. Tango only appears in Mega Man V (GB).
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