Following the unexpected reveal of Mega Man: Dual Override at last year's edition of The Game Awards, Capcom not only announced that the Blue Bomber in all his glory would be back at center stage, but so would one of the most iconic contests — the Robot Master Design Contest.
At the time, Dr. Wily called on fans to help him destroy Mega Man by crafting a "Robot Master who has a right arm with immense suction powers."
Flash forward to today, and the Second Phase of the contest has commenced with 20 drawings that passed the first judging round being unveiled on Capcom's own website. Users are encouraged to log in with their Capcom ID and vote on their favorites, with six finalists ultimately making the final cut.
The Robot Master Design Conteset is legendary on its own, but perhaps the coolest fact about its history is that mangaka Yusuke Murata is a two-time winner, having his designs in Mega Man 4 and 5. Murata would then go on to become the illustrator of Eyeshield 21 and One Punch Man.
In true Mega Man fashion, each of these Robot Masters has a unique name, ranging from Sanitize Man to...
