We examine the first true masterpiece in the Mega Man franchise, and in doing so, discover the secret roots of the Yakuza series.

The Game: Mega Man 2, released in Japan as Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (ロックマン2 Dr.ワイリーの謎 “Rokkuman 2: Dr. Wairī no Nazo”)

Original Platform: Nintendo Family Computer / Nintendo Entertainment System

Developer: Capcom

Director: Akira Kitamura

Producer: Tokuro Fujiwara

Composer: Takashi Tateishi

Release Date:

December 24, 1988 (JP)

June 2, 1989 (US)

Music Used In This Episode

The Tallest Building by injury

It’s About Time by Symphonic Chronicles

Metal Man Goes Clubbing by Disco Dan

Crash and Burn by DJ Goyim, DJ Intermodal

Wily and the Deep Forest by by Diggi Dis

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