Line #244 AwesomeMusic/MegaMan


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12	What's ''Mega Man'' without some mega [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic music]]? It's called ''[[MarketBasedTitle Rockman]]'' in Japanese [[MeaningfulName for a reason, guys]]!
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14	[[foldercontrol]]
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16	%%Before we begin, we need an appropriate intro fanfare. Choose your game!
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18	%%[[folder:Individual Original Series Intros]]
19	%%* [[https://youtu.be/ouibvKI2uGw Mega Man 1]], despise its simplistic nature, has a boss selected theme which preps you to get ready. [[https://youtu.be/PFJRbUXjWSo Wily Wars version,]] [[https://youtu.be/hLZPqNOzqVk MM1 remixed version.]]
20	%%* [[https://youtu.be/JdJ8kc0CsWo Mega Man 2]], [[https://youtu.be/NlZKVumQbc0 Wily Wars version.]]
21	%%* [[https://youtu.be/DYlAmRWIAc4 Mega Man 3]], [[https://youtu.be/S4l2XGikP2o Wily Wars version.]]
22	%%* [[https://youtu.be/cYrlJvm37g8 Mega Man 4.]]
23	%%* [[https://youtu.be/au4P9VC5bhY Mega Man 5]], [[https://youtu.be/esKqZqYZhAk Complete Works version.]]
24	%%* [[https://youtu.be/tdwMivFn9Ag Mega Man 6]], [[https://youtu.be/YLgZA7o9KK4 Complete Works version.]]
25	%%* [[https://youtu.be/nxUSXpREKcQ Mega Man 7]], [[https://youtu.be/bUFA_ysl6Ik Shade Man's special version "Welcome to Hell's Village!"]]
26	%%* [[https://youtu.be/3FZQqfnvN90 Mega Man 8.]]
27	%%* [[https://youtu.be/nqgyUCx6xxI Mega Man 10.]]
28	%%* [[https://youtu.be/BiYUrP5fvys Mega Man & Bass.]]
29	%%* [[https://youtu.be/bdncKnggnkI Mega Man III (includes stage select).]]
30	%%* [[https://youtu.be/SerL-llE-6E Mega Man IV.]]
31	%%* [[https://youtu.be/IIN4tdqvNeM Mega Man V.]]
32	%%* [[https://youtu.be/bozy1md2cGg Wily Tower.]]
33	%%* [[https://youtu.be/Ce_FwgWpGKk The Power Battle]], [[https://youtu.be/nl3BFTwaIaI Q-Sound version.]]
34	%%* [[https://youtu.be/AC6d09ENjiM The Power Fighters.]]
35	%%* [[https://youtu.be/Ed-GRY889ps Battle and Chase]]
36	%%[[/folder]]
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38	%%[[folder:Individual X Series Intros]]
39	%%* [[https://youtu.be/6wYloDDlMjA Mega Man X]], [[https://youtu.be/rwtxssMflNA Maverick Hunter version (for X)]], [[https://youtu.be/PhA-k7rXBPE Maverick Hunter version (for Vile).]]
40	%%* [[https://youtu.be/Vd2NCYxWJnM Mega Man X2.]]
41	%%* [[https://youtu.be/7AjJPuRQC8c Mega Man X3.]]
42	%%* [[https://youtu.be/sohXkLGSadw Mega Man X4.]]
43	%%* [[https://youtu.be/sDVTpOuaKd0 Mega Man X5.]]
44	%%* [[https://youtu.be/w6_3tBqzGrk Mega Man X6.]]
45	%%* [[https://youtu.be/t6CpzRe-caE Mega Man X7.]]
46	%%* [[https://youtu.be/iABzBXsNOEE Mega Man X8.]]
47	%%[[/folder]]
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49	%%[[folder:Stage Intro Compilations]]
50	%%* [[https://youtu.be/pBeMCVG1BT0 Mega Man 1 through 9, Mega Man and Bass, Mega Man V, Wily Wars, and Powered Up, all in one video!]]
51	%%* [[https://youtu.be/jJDF86f6Rbk Mega Man X1 through X8, and Rockman X3, all in one video!]]
52	%%* [[https://youtu.be/RKgDZrTAVrM Mega Man 1-8, &Bass, 9-10, V, Wily Wars, Challenger from the Future, Powered Up, Strategy, PC, PC 3, X-X3, Rockman X3 special, X4-X8.]]
53	%%[[/folder]]
54	%%
55	%%And now, for the music you've all been waiting for!
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57	[[index]]
58	* ''AwesomeMusic/MegaManClassic''
59	* ''AwesomeMusic/MegaManX''
60	[[/index]]
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62
63	[[folder:''Zero'' Series]]
64	* Zero's theme from the first ''VideoGame/MegaManX1'' was so awesome that they remixed it and [[https://youtu.be/GWPl-MyRFzY brought it back]] for the opening stage of ''VideoGame/MegaManZero'', every bit as great (possibly even better) than ever. Remastered version [[https://youtu.be/reARSs1PAmQ here]]. It's so awesome that when ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' brought in Zero's original theme, it's ''this'' version they used, despite the title not referencing ''Zero'' at all.
65	* "Crash III", an intense sounding theme for minibosses in the third game. You can find the original [[https://youtu.be/QnuIdJrUtOc here]] and its [[https://youtu.be/p6HPx80GKK4 TELOS]] remaster likewise.
66	* Some of the best remixes for the Zero series can be found on the Mythos soundtrack. Their remixes of [[https://youtu.be/EsQI7Q4X8Nc Departure]], [[https://youtu.be/dXnSlTjRpe4 Enemy Hall]], and [[https://youtu.be/BDm2btuv8mI Straight Ahead]] are highlights, but pretty much all of them are awesome.
67	** [[https://youtu.be/5UNTW8hFcpk Falling Down]], the final boss music for ''Zero 4'', and Zero's last fight in the entire series. They had to send him off in a big way, and by God did they do it!
68	** "Departure" from ''Zero 2''. [[https://youtu.be/PxbEoUAqtAs The original is here]], while a better quality remix is [[https://youtu.be/OuWy6Dfpd9s here]]. It appeared as the [[https://youtu.be/BZ5YGye27hs music]] for Zero's stage in ''VideoGame/OnimushaBladeWarriors''.
69	** The ever-uplifting [[https://youtu.be/R7jhnVdLz50 Esperanto]], or the [[TearJerker eye-watering]] version of it sung by Ciel herself, named [[https://youtu.be/WctXJTxuHj4 Freesia]]. There's also the Area Zero version, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdaAKt9JuPI&t=128s Holy Land]]. To commemorate the Zero/ZX CompilationRerelease, Creator/RieTanaka sang [[https://youtu.be/AY47KMNs4SI a new 2020 cover of Freesia]] which will likely take you back to 2005 not only because of the game's original release, but because her singing voice hasn't aged at all in 15 years!
70	%%** [[https://youtu.be/luFCODogHHE Awakening Will]] and its EX track version, called [[https://youtu.be/H5UnnPkiwi4 Clover]].
71	%%** [[https://youtu.be/RW3n77jG1oc The music for X's final appearance]] is appropriate for the occasion.
72	%%* [[https://youtu.be/jbcR0GmW8fY This]] remix of Straight Ahead.
73	%%* [[https://youtu.be/YWcfILNz_0s Ice Brain (Computer Zone/Poler Kamrous' stage)]], and [[https://youtu.be/Mn1GYsA0hS4 the remastered version]].
74	* [[https://youtu.be/NunWagO59c8 Falling Down]], the FinalBoss theme of Zero 4. Not as good as the remasters, but still good.
75	%%* [[https://youtu.be/B-YL7Lxv1tQ Gravity]], [[ThatOneBoss Phoenix Magnion]]'s stage theme.
76	* [[https://youtu.be/RqFONBUozrA Omega's Zero form]]. Cannonball is some awesome ''Mega Man Zero 3'' music.
77	** Check out the remix from ''VideoGame/MegaManZX'' dubbed [[https://youtu.be/neosfp9hQE8 Hard Revenge]].
78	** The [[https://youtu.be/zyADNaIGBaI BEST version]], from Mythos.
79	** From the same creator of the X vs. Zero video in the X5 entry, we have [[https://youtu.be/1VRUBV7ccsw this.]]
80	** There is actually an official [[https://youtu.be/9htXDdo8l_k piano version]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5D9A07452F34B71C This]] album pretty much covers it up.
81	* [[https://youtu.be/kGCCTdK0za8 Resistance Anthem]]. Basically, it's one hell of a RousingSpeech, turned into a song, and sung in the [[LargeHam hammiest]] way possible.
82	* "Break Out" is an alright listen, so someone thought what the heck and [[https://youtu.be/WS51w_WhM2c remastered it]]. [[https://youtu.be/WS51w_WhM2c Try also the original theme]] that set the tone for the awesome game that was ''Zero 3''.
83	%%* [=KingMeteorStudios=]' rearrangement of [[https://youtu.be/hvwnuTZ6RL4 "Water City"]].
84	* [[https://youtu.be/3O9kzGRddY0 High-Speed Lift (Giant Elevator/Tretista Kelverian's stage).]] And [[https://youtu.be/cVpmS2BISm8 the remastered version.]]
85	%%* The boss themes that need more love:
86	%%** [[https://youtu.be/N8-9pU-oncU Crash (Zero 1 Boss Theme).]]
87	%%** [[https://youtu.be/2Db-kBK5WHo Strong Will (Zero 2 Boss Theme).]]
88	%%** [[https://youtu.be/es8M0oVfL5Q Supreme Ruler (Elpizo Battle).]]
89	%%** [[https://youtu.be/RLDwWBD2tB8 Scrapped Beat (Zero 3 Boss Theme).]]
90	%%** [[https://youtu.be/mTWNTZ03vtw Omega Battle.]]
91	%%** [[https://youtu.be/0ACKuhjC0qc Nothing Beats (Zero 4 Boss Theme).]]
92	%%** [[https://youtu.be/cvQrX2XnYf4 Power Field (Craft Battle).]]
93	%%** [[https://youtu.be/0Y7Pig3hlQU Judgment Day (Fusion Omega)]].
94	%%* [[https://youtu.be/BBXaGL7g6t0 Straight Ahead (Ragnarok Control Room (Craft's second stage))]].
95	* Another iconic theme for this series that needs to be mentioned is [[https://youtu.be/S3y9uwRa-eU X, The Legend]], as well as its other version, [[https://youtu.be/ddc6Z6LseK0 The End of Legend]] used only in Zero 1 when you defeat Copy X. Combine it with Copy X's broken apart body and the scene borders on terrifying.
96	* [[https://youtu.be/wC38_SBEgzc Promise- next new world]], the end theme to ''Zero 4'', is both [[BittersweetEnding bittersweet]] and hopeful. The song that precedes it, [[https://youtu.be/bNCsRJTtHoA Ciel d'aube]], is even more of a TearJerker.
97	* And with the release of the ''Zero Colection'', Inticreates saw fit to release the Mythos Remastering, giving new life to some of the series' best tracks. [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD36BE73FEC7F0B3 Have fun.]]
98	* [[https://youtu.be/fD6DD9a7YTM Combustion]], the face-meltingly awesome theme of Elpizo.
99	* The awesomely sinister [[https://youtu.be/Gmm4Rr1jnSo Curse of Weil]].
100	* The ending theme of Zero 3, [[https://youtu.be/DhA0XM38D6o Everlasting Red]], or the vocal version by Toru Itoga, [[https://youtu.be/kvDh-v1WuRE Everlasting]]. What makes the vocal version even better is the final lines (in lovely GratuitousEnglish that doesn't sound bad at all): "Welcome the new world, no need to fight....goodbye, yesterday, with all of my heart..."
101	* [[https://youtu.be/b3aZM151K4Y Deep Blue (Tech Kraken Stage)]] from ''Zero 4'' and its ''Physis'' album [[https://youtu.be/6KNe36ce8yA remaster]] is diving made rockin' epic.
102	* [[https://youtu.be/toySZToQetY Volcano (Flamin' Flizard Stage)]] from ''Zero 3'' features addictive, head-bangin' guitar work with an equally powerful baseline, with its ''Telos'' [[https://youtu.be/XbjYa4TUxHM remastering]] kicking it up to eleven.
103	* [[https://youtu.be/gDjixv0Ebao Crash IV (MMZ4 miniboss theme)]] from ''Zero 4'' is an exciting mash up of various themes, with awesome guitars and bass lines. [[https://youtu.be/0avItiBPA4Q The remastered version]] adds more adrenaline to the song with it's instrumentation.
104	* [[https://youtu.be/qNgFKXq5noU Area of Zero]], the credits music of ''Zero 1''. A really badass, bopping theme that fits the dark mood of series as the journey continues. [[https://youtu.be/NecK0nyGaxo The remastered version]] is also really good.
105	[[/folder]]
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107	[[folder:''ZX'' Series]]
108	* [[https://youtu.be/7ZnwYintoEs Snake Eyes,]] the final stage theme for ZX. A fitting climax.
109	* [[https://youtu.be/0kYw5LmneOw Pallida Mors,]] the heavy-sounding theme for Serpent's second form.
110	* [[https://youtu.be/4oJt-2nJQx8 Soul Ablaze]] from ''Advent''. [[https://youtu.be/_rQvf7AE1Ck Divine Hammer]] also counts.
111	* ''Anything'' from the Sound Create Unit at Inti Creates (called III) is made of win. Cases in point, and these merely several examples:
112	** [[https://youtu.be/wSlCsSc5LyI Green Grass Gradation]], (''Gigamix'' version [[https://youtu.be/_x9Fp8xSIFY here]]) best "green level" song EVER. And as the very first stage theme of the game, it really sets the more optimistic tone of the setting after the post-apocalyptic ''Zero'' series.
113	** Then, there's [[https://youtu.be/GUBE4PbHFvo Cannon Ball]]. One of the single most epic battles in ''Mega Man'' history, given one of the single best themes in the series. And then? ''Mega Man ZX'' makes it BETTER. [[https://youtu.be/neosfp9hQE8 Hard Revenge]], baby!
114	** The theme of Prometheus and Pandora from ''ZX'', [[https://youtu.be/NKJLzRrtG60 Trap Factory]]. The redone version of this theme, [[https://youtu.be/N3YE2gH3QC0 Trap Phantasm]] from ''ZX Advent'', is so good that it got remixed ''twice'': the ''Zero/ZX Collection'' [[https://youtu.be/uwiMQmOXufw remix]] and finally the glorious Gigamix, [[https://youtu.be/Av9yo63nk8s Trap Fanatics]].
115	** They also gave [[https://youtu.be/wnBx-RWMk_c Brilliant Show Window]] the same treatment. [[https://youtu.be/8aDinwah94w Shooter Trance mix]], and of course, the awesome [[https://youtu.be/gQll0TOwhyM Gigamix]]. It was good enough on its own.
116	** They also like vocalizing certain tunes. [[https://youtu.be/CJu4-P24TG8 Be One]], the theme of Ashe, is one such example. [[https://youtu.be/LUvlmuOiHSg Also, Gigamix]].
117	** [[https://youtu.be/BcQlSuzeZNk Rockman a]]. This one is mostly 8-Bit style.
118	** And the last song in the Gigamix is a gloriously awesome medley of ''every'' boss theme in the game, sans Trap Factory/Phantasm/Fanatics. [[https://youtu.be/2QlWBaTFup8 Battle Giga Mixture]].
119	%%* [[https://youtu.be/b3ouMs4XFEo Determined Eyes]] AKA Double [=MegaMerge=].
120	%%* [[https://youtu.be/0t7DD8UGTlw Destiny.]]
121	%%* [[https://youtu.be/eHnMTAQ-jJY Target Chaser.]]
122	%%* [[https://youtu.be/eDXZeExPOac Slam Down (Advent Boss theme).]]
123	%%* [[https://youtu.be/w-By39Aqw_g Dive into Depth.]]
124	* [[https://youtu.be/X2G7UfrGPNI Industrialisation]], the theme of Area E is pretty good.
125	* [[https://youtu.be/A2uwbu_ka0o Dance Macabre - Second Act (Advent Mini-boss theme).]] [[https://youtu.be/PJmhEiUlSe8 Dance Macabre (ZX Mini-boss theme)]] also counts.
126	%%* [[https://youtu.be/-tDhmYUXPRU In The Wind.]]
127	%%* [[https://youtu.be/OoZSrdBug5w Overloaded (Highway).]]
128	%%* [[https://youtu.be/jcwjJ2u2ZaI Path to the Truth (Undersea Volcano).]]
129	%%* [[https://youtu.be/sNv4dFyNBEQ Rush Trash Squash (Scrapyard).]]
130	%%* [[https://youtu.be/ZT5xehU9zkY Wonder Panorama (Area F Lake).]]
131	%%* [[https://youtu.be/vOT5Xqlcq6g United Force (Ouroboros).]]
132	%%* [[https://youtu.be/57Ib98IKDLM Metallic Soul (Theme of Biometal).]]
133	* [[https://youtu.be/vXmyQv6J8_k Danger Attraction (Area H)]] has a clockwork tower-feeling.
134	* The theme of ''ZXA'', [[https://youtu.be/BhRrZPjktnE A Wind Continuing Towards the Future.]]
135	* The sad sounding track for [[https://youtu.be/ayd5jgd4vOY Area O Highway 2]], also known as "Black Burn". And its [[https://youtu.be/n14TFvSb39g OC Remix]].
136	%%* The theme of Area X/the Guardian airship, [[https://youtu.be/f5Bje7AnUHw Sky High - Grand Nuage]] and its [[https://youtu.be/WNQe0dClH6Q remastered version.]]
137	* [[https://youtu.be/CTdZM-ZdOJ0 Asayake]], the song from [[https://youtu.be/6_6QGlvHNP8 this MMZX promotional video]].
138	%%* Area M and N's music, [[https://youtu.be/WL2o13hwDuc Doomsday Device]].
139	* [[BigBad Master Albert]]'s chilling theme, [[https://youtu.be/_maFcF2ofMA The Chosen One]].
140	[[/folder]]
141
142	[[folder:''Legends'' Series]]
143	* Music/JohannSebastianBach's [[https://youtu.be/rB3cgHSkuCQ Little Fugue In G minor]] played on an organ for the final boss music.
144	* ''Legends 2'' played an epic rendition of the Elysium theme during the [[https://youtu.be/n3OcTCh5H1Q battle with Geetz]].
145	* [[https://youtu.be/TcdusZWK608 The Flutter VS The Gesselschaft]]. The song made it into both ''[[https://youtu.be/G03lV-glYMM Namco x Capcom]]'' and ''[[https://youtu.be/XX1NdUbU6iI Tatsunoko vs. Capcom]]''. As well as ''[[https://youtu.be/vwpo61XZXuw Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''.
146	* [[https://youtu.be/H0TwzFbH2Zc Battle with Bola]] and [[https://youtu.be/3yeRc0SrOT8 Battle with Klaymor]] from ''2''.
147	** Their [[https://youtu.be/24y_nhVH6zo individual]] [[https://youtu.be/j-Jg2VRiigQ themes]] were snazzy too.
148	** Ditto for the battles with [[https://youtu.be/pKQXxEJpcP8 Tron]] and [[https://youtu.be/pW_o4N9IAEY Teisel]] at Saul Kada from ''2''.
149	%%* [[https://youtu.be/y_UB4_JRFiM Nino Island ~ Battle on the Docks.]]
150	%%* [[https://youtu.be/R76Vd6kPsWM Nino Island ~ Final Siege.]]
151	%%* [[https://youtu.be/dxIzR-hcCvE Nino Island ~ Glyde's Theme.]]
152	* [[https://youtu.be/I7xHUFVvdTs Glyde's]] [[https://youtu.be/TjclQx5rFNI base]] [[https://youtu.be/clPkrXEq78E themes]] [[https://youtu.be/aWSGas_hdBk were]] [[https://youtu.be/zMYro9ZzyzM even]] [[https://youtu.be/uosSG3vdLEg better]].
153	%%* [[https://youtu.be/hiPenN0GOqc Yosyonke.]]
154	%%* [[https://youtu.be/feAyK3YBUe0 Calbania Island.]]
155	* The [[https://youtu.be/XWsLpPugBzU battle with Bon Bonne]] from the first game. [[VerbalTic BABU!]]
156	* The relaxing [[https://youtu.be/UlKI6sgtEPM title theme]] of ''2'', which was remixed for the [[https://youtu.be/-HZL57AsJoA The Flutter]] and [[https://youtu.be/uDFfaLNFYss the first mission]].
157	%%* [[https://youtu.be/UV5RjfRbHiY Forbidden Island]] and its [[https://youtu.be/ybeHLf1abTw miniboss theme]], anyone?
158	* The [[https://youtu.be/1ZdXYXDLYcI abandoned mine on Calinca Island]]. Both heroic and creepy at the same time.
159	%%* The [[https://youtu.be/Z30GXVxxsi8 Blumbear Battle theme]].
160	%%* [[https://youtu.be/Qsxak3v8XR8 The Main Gate]].
161	[[/folder]]
162
163
164	[[folder:''Battle Network'' Series]]
165	* ''Rockman.EXE''/''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' has plenty of awesome music to offer. For example, [[https://youtu.be/MS59FoWBiJA ALL of the main themes!]] The main theme gets a new rendition in the ''We are Rock-men! 2'' album [[https://youtu.be/9IqG0nLiP-w here.]]
166	** For most entries, their title theme gets a remix for the final dungeon's network areas, motivating you to work towards the final encounter. Listen to them here: [[https://youtu.be/T6WETtGwNfI 2]], [[https://youtu.be/uKymeuwwtAk 3]], [[https://youtu.be/5OBVju07d-o 5]], [[https://youtu.be/ouFKEpaqQSs 6]].
167	%%* The [[https://youtu.be/w3AKx46fMtg GBA]] and [[https://youtu.be/D7Ee2Trrn4g DS]] versions of the various Virus battle themes.
168	* Each game had their own variation on the ACDC town themes, from the [[https://youtu.be/0nSxBlJKvHs original]], to the bright chiptune of [[https://youtu.be/slTRUTm7lB8 2]], the ever-memorable [[https://youtu.be/nt1A3ZHIRfs 3]], the slow and casual [[https://youtu.be/-iLyW2nxRJw 4]], the mellow and introspective [[https://youtu.be/OVjWuEwJ1qg 5]], and a modern retake on the original in [[https://youtu.be/xRdVha8TouQ 6.]]
169	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork1'':
170	** The [[https://youtu.be/9vpiOL8nsCU boss theme]] carries a sense of danger as you face an opponent who shouldn't be taken too lightly.
171	** [[https://youtu.be/2TBGMTVgqN0 Fireman's stage theme]] is way too catchy for the first dungeon of the game.
172	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtX-oC5eCnc The School Comp theme]], or Numberman's stage theme, is a jovial version of the title theme which has become more emblematic of the game itself.
173	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork2'':
174	** The [[https://youtu.be/gW5Ri4uvGIc Boss theme]] conveys a sense of danger that fits the many annoying bosses you fight in the game.
175	** [[https://youtu.be/2_xe4yuR9gA And You Will Know The Truth]] is an intense remix of the first game's theme, fitting for the [[BonusDungeon WWW Area]], the toughest area in the game.
176	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork3WhiteAndBlue'':
177	** The [[https://youtu.be/BFizOnRZ1Go Internet theme]] in this game is an especially soothing track accompanying most of your journey online.
178	** [[https://youtu.be/65LTNuGwMR0 Great Battlers]], the theme for N1 Grand Prix battles in Battle Network 3. It's one of the most intense, triumphant battle pieces in the entire series.
179	** The [[https://youtu.be/omEsjHATsVM final boss theme]] builds up as the enemy materializes into view, and maintains a menacing tone as you square off with an alien-looking foe.
180	** [[https://youtu.be/Sg61DWzNsgw "Shine in the Dark,"]] the secret area theme, is [[DissonantSerenity a very calm piece]] for a place populated by some of the deadliest viruses in the game.
181	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork4RedSunAndBlueMoon'':
182	** [[https://youtu.be/ebu5ClL3ODQ Battle Pressure]], The boss theme for Battle Network 4's Tournament Navis. An intense, almost warlike theme that's incredibly good at getting the blood pumping for the tournament fights.
183	** The [[https://youtu.be/DAE_ynIjlYs regular boss theme]] keeps a catchy percussion to make even the tedious bosses tolerable.
184	** The [[https://youtu.be/RpuoOWVL_Qw Meteor Computer theme]], sounds like a marching theme as you suddenly take on the heavy responsibility of saving the world from destruction yet again.
185	%%* EXE 4.5: [[https://youtu.be/VjNqWBLP5w4 Virus battle theme.]]
186	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork5TeamColonelAndTeamProtoMan'':
187	** [[https://youtu.be/bDNlW67-Gsg Be Somewhere - Game Edit]] The anime and the games usually remain separate from each other, both in continuity and in music. But the opening theme for Stream was so awesome that they added it as the opening for the DS version of EXE 5.
188	** Since you're going to be spending a lot of time in Liberation Missions, the game makes sure that the [[https://youtu.be/qz1Xq19P7rg Liberation theme]] is not too tiring to listen to.
189	** The [[https://youtu.be/0fVwNRfzD_M Final boss theme]] starts with a simple buildup as it materializes into battle, then the main melody kicks in as you gain control and prepare to fight.
190	* ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork6CybeastGregarAndCybeastFalzar'':
191	** [[https://youtu.be/uMqkD7XK4ew "Digital Strider"]] is another calm Internet theme that accompanies most of your travels online.
192	** [[https://youtu.be/oQ0P0YRdZS4 Battle Field]], Battle Network 6's Virus Battle theme. A heroic, yet somewhat somber sounding song more than fitting for the series' climax.
193	** [[https://youtu.be/LjZm9ZHVejM Surge of Power,]] Battle Network 6's boss theme. A more wild sounding boss theme than the rest of the series, which makes it go perfectly with using Beast Out and unleashing hell on the enemy Navi.
194	* ''VideoGame/MegaManNetworkTransmission'' may have clunky controls, but its soundtrack is fondly remembered.
195	** [[https://youtu.be/Oa5Gs2Jtc00 The boss battle theme]] is surprisingly cheerful despite the frustration factor some of the fights can carry.
196	** [[https://youtu.be/obo_eIxfr8s Fireman's stage theme]] contains a subtle CallBack to Classic Fire Man's stage theme.
197	** [[https://youtu.be/CopKab81u3I Zero's battle theme]] is rather emotional as you clash with the source of the Zero Virus that's plagued the plot.
198	%%** [[https://youtu.be/x8K_lvNGvDU PharaohMan.]]
199	%%** [[https://youtu.be/WMfX7CymbtQ StarMan.]]
200	%%** [[https://youtu.be/-mMu0QiVIF4 ShadowMan.]]
201	%%** [[https://youtu.be/CMjJZeu8i2M A New Ambition.]]
202	* The only song to get a true and proper remix on the Operate Shooting Star soundtrack, a remix of the [[https://youtu.be/u-FeezDheMU original theme song.]]
203	* This series is known for its BigDamnHeroes moments... so what sort of a page would this be if it [[https://youtu.be/IktXAAdEnbY didn't]] [[https://youtu.be/2PREgJjkPM8 feature]] the [[https://youtu.be/oWCZ2LlBK0s corresponding]] [[https://youtu.be/JBBjKMHVvQ8 themes?]]
204	[[/folder]]
205
206	[[folder:''Star Force'' Series]]
207	* ''Mega Man Star Force''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/Sxt_Nj1GR9w main theme]] - which is even [[https://youtu.be/dlDs071_k6U given lyrics]] in the third game, as well as [[BossRemix remixed for the final boss battle]].
208	** Said BossRemix is [[https://youtu.be/sMmba5rMVrk Vs. Crimson Dragon]].
209	** The ''[[VideoGame/{{Boktai}} Lunar Knights]]'' [[https://youtu.be/xURZ98cWhHY remix]] is also amazing.
210	** One of the first remixes of the song was for the [[https://youtu.be/SCylrqyzL9s Rocket Shooter]] track; fitting, since Geo is in his element.
211	* ALL of the boss battle songs, but especially the final boss theme for the second game, [[https://youtu.be/MhMbsPGqdJc Face of a God]].
212	* ''All'' of the standard battle themes are a pleasure to listen to:
213	** [[https://youtu.be/H7JmY97EcRQ Ride On (SF 1)]], which is probably the more well-known battle theme of the series.
214	** [[https://youtu.be/xzT_sPyZKcA Ride On (SF 2)]], which is so bouncy and full of energy that you can't help but feel pumped.
215	%%** [[https://youtu.be/r_qiQk0q8aA Radio Virus Busting (SF 3).]]
216	* The boss themes, all titled Wave Battle. [[https://youtu.be/ugOst3GGrh8 SF1]]'s version is calm yet gives the impression that you're trying to save someone. [[https://youtu.be/IijjbxM8a8c SF2]]'s version is much more fast-paced and gives the impression of a tough opponent. [[https://youtu.be/dEp-dvUH-9U SF3]]'s version is chaotic and gives the impression of fighting not just an enemy, but also TheCorruption.
217	* The [[https://youtu.be/fq107kzh4EU Wave Road]] theme from ''2'' gave off this "you can do anything" feeling.
218	* ''Star Force 3''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/3b-VcVv8Yhg wave road theme]] has a "[=MegaMan=] the hero" feel to it.
219	* [[https://youtu.be/6mucVOX42bk Sky Wave]] was pretty uplifting. And the ''We are Rock-men 2!'' version is positively [[https://youtu.be/CEOeN9-TQBw soaring]].
220	* Libra Balance's stage theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX8e8mtfyiI "Now Study!",]] uses the ''Double Team DS'' soundfont to create a subtle but intense theme that matches the time pressure that the level gimmick imposes on you.
221	%%* [[https://youtu.be/CbSsakaI6G8 Melody of Loftiness/Isolation (Solo's Theme).]]
222	* [[https://youtu.be/9iFALDG0w_w Rivals Unite]], aptly-named for the awesome RivalsTeamUp between Geo and Solo in ''3''.
223	* Ace's Theme, "Go, Satella Police!" ([[https://youtu.be/nc0Pdr4_elg Real World ver.]], [[https://youtu.be/ITaaOiMPg2Y Wave Road ver.]])
224	* Not ''strictly'' a Star Force song, but used in the advertising for [[SurprisinglyImprovedSequel SF 3]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUUjHMQzu-E Stellar]], by Kick Chop Busters (KCB).
225	** The theme of Spade Magnes's stage is also widely hailed as the best stage music in the series. It manages to be energetic and intense without being over the top. Considering the limits of the DS sound card, this is saying a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkgY2QJ7WkU lot]].
226	* Sometimes, when you enter an area as Mega Man in ''Star Force 3'', the music changes to something sinister in order to alarm you about a lurking [[ThatOneBoss Omega Boss]], aka superpowered Bosses from the other games of the series, regardless of where you are in the story. This particular music also overrides the normal battle theme, so you won't forget about the danger lurking somewhere on the Wave Road. This means that you could encounter someone crazy like Wolf Forest right at the beginning of the game. Way stronger than usual. The music in question is [[http://youtu.be/SiPSFopTjdw here]].
227	* The theme that plays in the [[https://youtu.be/h4aYYueSVzY Noise Wave]] areas in ''Star Force 3''. It starts off sinister enough (seeing as you're in the nest of corruption, basically) then escalates into an intense pounding theme that slowly drops back down to sinister again.
228	* For the final dungeon of the first game, you are treated to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FgwjxacrzQ Last Battleground]], which captures the emotional weight of finally reaching the ruined space station where Kevin Stelar disappeared.
229	* The [[https://youtu.be/n7Eyx9gCnQk Meteor Server]] theme at the end of ''Star Force 3'' gives a sense of finality to TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon of the series.
230	* The themes for right before you confront a boss. [[https://youtu.be/HOdt22Rvj0w SF1]]'s gives the impression that you should've saved, and [[https://youtu.be/6Ca20VaYeC4 SF2]]'s is far more severe, giving one the impression they're about the get majorly hurt.
231	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5duaeL4GeT4 The credits theme of the first game]] is a heartwarming, slower version of the main theme that wraps up Geo's journey, showing off his CharacterDevelopment as ThePowerOfFriendship that he's learned to embrace helps guide him back to Earth.
232	[[/folder]]
233
234	[[folder:''Street Fighter X Mega Man'']]
235	* While it is hotly debated whether ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXMegaMan'' is a "real" Mega Man game, it's agreed unanimously that the music, composed and remixed by A_Rival, has the same awesomeness as the rest of the games, and captures the feel of both series. Hell, it even mixes some original ''Mega Man'' tunes with the ''Franchise/StreetFighter'' themes.
236	** [[https://youtu.be/ey-hV3Ui3FQ Title Screen]], a mix of the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'' main themes.
237	** [[https://youtu.be/iZdZg9juHu4 Stage Select]], a mix of the ''Super Street Fighter II'' character select and ''VideoGame/MegaMan3'' stage select.
238	** [[https://youtu.be/uba1B7lSmr0 Game Start]], a mix of the iconic ''Mega Man'' stage intro theme and the VS. Screen music from ''Street Fighter II''.
239	** [[https://youtu.be/z-3WKD8jYl8 Ryu's Theme]], mixed with a bit of [[VideoGame/MegaMan2 Flash Man]].
240	** [[https://youtu.be/a6KuJABOIRU Blanka's Theme]], in 8-bit goodness. It is unknown currently as to what it's been mixed with, if anything.
241	** [[https://youtu.be/RTN9xIgU__8 Chun-Li's Theme]], which takes a few cues from its ''VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha'' version.
242	** [[https://youtu.be/GciJM6eMNes Dhalsim's Theme]], which has the riff from [[VideoGame/MegaMan3 Snake Man's]] intro.
243	** [[https://youtu.be/iwFyOdFqY40 Rose's Theme]]. It has a bit of [[VideoGame/MegaMan3 Top Man]] thrown in.
244	** [[https://youtu.be/VrF3cYEj5mI Rolento's Theme]], which sounds more like the original version from ''VideoGame/FinalFight'' mixed with Heat Man's stage.
245	** [[https://youtu.be/DwM4tcDcYhg Urien's Theme]], almost an entirely different arrangement of all three of his 3rd Strike theme, Crazy Chili Dog.
246	** [[https://youtu.be/ofmZPBEN44o Crimson Viper's Theme]], a mixture of both the original and ''Ultimate VideoGame/MarvelVSCapcom3'' versions.
247	** [[https://youtu.be/WfyU4rjYqbs Boss Theme]], an 8-bit arrangement of Volcanic Rim from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV''.
248	** [[https://youtu.be/OJwE2BGAAc8 Get A Weapon]], a mixture of the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha'' character select and the weapon get theme from ''VideoGame/MegaMan4''
249	** [[https://youtu.be/-wZUrk-lDUo DESCEND TRANSFER]], the Shadaloo Map theme, based off the Wily Map theme from ''VideoGame/MegaMan2''.
250	** [[https://youtu.be/49-n57ESz1k Balrog's Theme]].
251	** [[https://youtu.be/SYhMFtD_L3o Vega's Theme]], arranged to sound like the infamous [[VideoGame/MegaMan2 Wily Stage 1]].
252	** [[https://youtu.be/lX6o05hBkpI Shadaloo Stage 3]], an arrangement of Crumbling Laboratory AKA Seth's Theme from ''Super VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' mixed with Wily Stage 3 or 4 from ''VideoGame/MegaMan2''.
253	** [[https://youtu.be/DK__6cUVNbA Sagat's theme]] which is an inspired mix of his original theme, the [=SF4=] remix, and Gemini Man's stage.
254	** [[https://youtu.be/mxsbJJcFqDA M. Bison's Theme]], which is surprisingly not mixed with a theme from any of the ''Mega Man'' games, instead opting for Spencer's Theme from ''Ultimate VideoGame/MarvelVSCapcom3'', which in itself is an arrangement of the ''VideoGame/BionicCommando1988'' Stage 1 Theme.
255	** [[https://youtu.be/1HhytDxqs-o Akuma's Theme]], mixed with Wily Stage 2 from ''VideoGame/MegaMan3''.
256	** [[https://youtu.be/WK4AEcpgd7U Continue]], an 8-bit arrangement of the Continue music from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII''.
257	** [[https://youtu.be/NgupzVgYBWw Yang's theme]], while not used, is mixed in with Quick Man's theme.
258	** [[https://youtu.be/ALDKSDJFQoY Goes With Everything]]. [[MemeticMutation It really does.]]
259	** [[https://youtu.be/c8KT8QIjqaM Ending / Staff Roll]], a remix of the original Credits Theme from ''Street Fighter II'' and the ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'' Ending Theme.
260	[[/folder]]
261
262	[[folder:RockmanXover]]
263	* ''VideoGame/RockmanXover'''s [[https://youtu.be/sNwtrS5cI78 theme song]] is very good.
264	[[/folder]]
265
266	[[folder:Cartoon/Anime]]
267	!!Music from the [[WesternAnimation/MegaManRubySpears Ruby-Spears cartoon series]].
268	* [[https://youtu.be/dX_XKIZ1aPc The theme song]], besides being very catchy, is a very triumphant song that gives the basic gist of what the cartoon is like. Say it with us, now: [[MemeticMutation SUPER FIGHTING ROBOT!]] '''''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU MEGA MAN!!!]]'''''
269	%%** [[https://youtu.be/AA-NRCAW90o The German version]].
270	** [[https://youtu.be/iPWkPukU67k The Megas' version]]. That's right, [[Music/TheMegas the Megas']] done a rock rendition of it!
271	%%* [[https://youtu.be/t-gujWuL1EQ#t=0m53s The music playing when Snake Man confronts Mega Man]].
272	%%* [[https://youtu.be/7glflIIGj6A The music playing]] before Mega yells at Wily at the beginning of this video.
273	* [[https://youtu.be/aBhC0alFAuU The closing credits song]], by [[{{Anime/Hellsing}} Mr. Big]], of all bands, has a great drum beat to it.
274
275	!!Music from the Megaman.EXE anime:
276	* "[[https://youtu.be/2o0nmqnD4NQ Kaze Wo Tsukinukete]]", by Jin Hashimoto ([[RetroactiveRecognition who you might recognize as the singer for]] [[Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureStardustCrusaders "STAND PROUD"]]) is an absolutely gorgeous and triumphant song that serves as the anime's first opening. It's absolutely brimming with spirit.
277	* "[[https://youtu.be/9Ot5CaaRnac Be Somewhere]]", the opening for ''Stream.'' Mildly sentimental, gorgeously energetic, and ripe with courage, all in the same song.
278	* [[https://youtu.be/xCgrC0aPXBU "Futatsu no Mirai"]] is best known as the opening to ''WebAnimation/SuperMarioBrosZ'', and for good reason. It's upbeat, energetic, and just sends a feeling of accomplishment down your spine.
279	* The final opening, "[[https://youtu.be/tDs2WmF-qGw Shouri no Uta]]" ("Song of Victory") by Dandelion, just fills you with hope.
280	%%* The anime had two official soundtracks for the series that were released, but they were exclusive to two countries, [[https://youtu.be/FP4HB2p5o4w Japan]] and [[https://youtu.be/yIdha6ljqXA Germany]]. They both have such good songs, they deserve special mention. Especially the German soundtrack.
281	[[/folder]]

Context AwesomeMusic / MegaMan