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McDonald's Japan Launches Mega Man Collaboration, Releases Capcom-Supervised 'Can't Beat Air Man' Video

McDonald's Japan teased a Mega Man collaboration on its official X account on May 21, 2025, before officially launching the crossover on May 22. The centerpiece of the collab is a new Capcom-supervised rendition of the popular fan song 'Can't Beat Air Man,' performed by Team.ねこかん[猫] in a premium version. Collab wallpapers have also been made available as part of the promotion.

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How sources are framing this

Nintendo Life initially reported the story as a Mega Man tease before updating with a second post reframing it as a broader Capcom collab tease, reflecting the rolling nature of the announcement.

What we know

  • McDonald's Japan officially announced a Mega Man (Rockman) collaboration on May 22, 2025, after teasing it on X the day prior.
  • The collaboration includes a Capcom-supervised music video featuring a premium version of 'Can't Beat Air Man' by Team.ねこかん[猫].
  • Capcom's involvement was confirmed via credits posted on McDonald's Japan's official X account.
  • Collab wallpapers were released alongside the announcement.
  • The crossover references iconic Mega Man 2 robot masters Air Man and Wood Man.

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