Over the years, Capcom has attempted to add depth to our robot hero, Mega Man. I mean, they've really attempted it, God bless 'em. Even though the end product reads like a story written by a ten-year-old science fiction fanatic with ADD, we shall give Capcom an A for Aeffort.
But even though we have a good idea of Mega Man's inner workings (gears, bolts, some black stuff), what do we know about his creator, Doctor Light? I mean, we know his hair and beard are poofy like some anime Zeus'. We know that he likes a pipe now and then oops wait not in America. We also know that his inventions, however well-meaning, initiated vicious wars between humans and robots that spanned across generations.
Oh, but we don't talk about Dr Light's little "oops." Shhh, look. Look over here. Look at this cute little robot dog. Hold still while it eats your skull.
I am an unapologetic fangirl of The Protomen, the fine lads who constructed a Mega Man rock opera. The first album is about Protoman defecting to Doctor Wily's band of killer robots and Mega Man trying to convince his brother through song (unsuccessfully) that he is a good boy. The second album, coming...soon, I imagine, is a prequel with special emphasis on Wily and Light and certain events that cause humanity's spin down the toilet.
I've listened to three leaked songs: "Breakin' Out" (available on The Protomen's website), No Easy Way Out and the hella rad "Father of Death." Going by the lyrics, a young Dr Light is distraught over horribly failed attempts to set things right in a doomed city. Meanwhile, Wily tries to make off with Light's girl, who snaps back that she is loyal, always, for "If the shadow blacks out the sun--there will be light." Excuse me, I need a cigarette.
It's all overblown in that lovable style of The Protomen, but it's just so danged cool at the same time. Will this lovely bit of Opera finally give us the reason why Dr Light wears slacks and Dr Wily wears jeans? What horrible story of heartbreak is behind this fashion...choice?
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