Originally intended as a special episode for the Mega Man cartoon series by Ruby-Spears, an anime installment saw Rockman transitioning from the Game-World to Japan to explore cultural disparities. Despite completion prior to a series revamp for American audiences, the episode never made it to air due to style inconsistencies. However, later adaptations under the title 'Rockman' expanded on the same narrative. These episodes, including the initial unreleased installment, were eventually unveiled in 2002 by Capcom of Japan on a commemorative DVD set for Rockman's 15th Anniversary, featuring both Japanese and English language tracks without subtitles. The existence of additional covert animated projects tied to the original Rockman game series remains shrouded in mystery.