I hope so too (and that Mom doesn't decide that I have to wait until Christmas for it).
As long as we're waiting, I misewell share this with you:
http://www.ummagurau.com/writing/video/forte/index.htm It was compiled before MMnB was released in English; this page is rather special to me, as it was one of the first Megaman-related pages I ever visited, and where I learned about the Megaman Killers/Hunters, Stardroids, Tango, and the Genesis Corp. Problem was, this fellow wasn't well-versed in Megaman, so I was still largely in the dark after coming away from it. (I also wondered, "Since when did anyone call Protoman 'Darkman'?" Heh...)
Anyone else remember the first MM site they ever visited? (Mine'd technically be the Megaman HQ, but it was in shambles even in middle school...)
Posted on: October 26, 2009, 12:18:55 AM
So, a while ago I asked Mr. Ariga about the game canon and his manga (how they fit together, specifically). He responded:
海外の方からのカキコ(Question)があったんですが↓
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RADIX Said: @1:16 AM
Hi; I'm sorry I can only speak English, but I'm afraid that I can't translate this properly. (Also, Gigamix looks like a good read from what I've seen of it)
There is a matter I'd like to have resolved. One fellow thinks that Megamix/Gigamix should be included in debates about Rockman's canon, because you know a good deal about it, and thus whatever's in the manga has canological value (as I put it). However, I think that it's a flawed idea, because we still can't be sure about how much is canon and how much is your idea.
I'm wondering; how much of Breakman in Gigamix is true to the games, and how much is your idea? I'd appreciate it if you could answer that, so that argument could hopefully be put to rest. ^^
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↑の返事(Answer)↓です。
Hello and thank you for your message! I'm sorry it took me so long to respond.
It's very exciting for me to receive a comment from someone overseas.
However, I must admit that I am not able to communicate in English.
I wanted to make an exception this time, as it was the first English comment I received, so I asked someone to translate your message for me and this response to you. Please understand that I will not be able to reply to any further English messages, though I do deeply appreciate your support.
Regarding your question about the position of Megamix and Gigamix in relation to official canon, I think the best way for me to describe it would be as "a spin-off that has been approved by the rights holders."
I should make it clear that my stories are not to be considered official canon.
Similar to how there are many fictional novels based on the Star Wars world, Megamix and Gigamix should be considered from that same angle.
That's basically what I had in mind when writing the original "Mega Man Remix."
I took Capcom's official canon/information and arranged/mixed it up for Remix, Megamix, and Gigamix.
To be more specific, the Breakman in Gigamix is portrayed the way I personally interpreted his character when playing the game.
Therefore, my Breakman from Gigamix should not be considered official in any way.
Of course, he is one of the official characters on the most basic level, as that is who he is based on, but the Breakman in Gigamix is one to which Capcom said, "This Breakman will be fine as a Gigamix Breakman."
In summary, I think the clearest way to explain it for you and your friend would be to say that I hope you will continue to enjoy both the game and my manga, but as two separate entities.
I hope that answers your question, and again I would like to thank you for your support.
Of course, by now that argument's over, but I'm just glad that he took some time to answer my question.