Dentsu to Bring ‘Mega Man’ to TV

Dentsu Entertainment USA has partnered with Man of Action Entertainment to develop a 26-episode animated series based on Capcom’s video game franchise “Mega Man.”

Dentsu Entertainment holds worldwide broadcast and licensing rights for all aspects of the new “Mega Man” TV series.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to introduce an all-new 'Mega Man' to loyal fans and kids,” says Yuichi Kinoshita, president and chief executive officer, Dentsu Entertainment USA. “Having a celebrated character from Japan reimagined by Man Of Action is the ideal project for Dentsu Entertainment USA.”

The Mega Man series has a target air date of 2017, to coincide with the franchise’s 30th anniversary.