Bubble Man

Bubble Man (バブルマン) is the first aquatic Robot Master created by Dr. Wily for underwater combat. However, a defect in his system makes him unable to walk underwater, being only able to move by jumping. After seeing this, Wily couldn't help but laugh at his way of moving. Despite this flaw, Bubble Man is able to swim.

Bubble Man attacks with normal shots from his arm cannon, and can shoot Bubble Lead shots from his arm cannon and the gun on the top of his head. Bubble Lead are durable bubbles mixed with sulfuric acid that can be used for several purposes, like hitting opponents with small bubbles, wrapping opponents inside large bubbles, or protecting Bubble Man himself.

Strategy
He first throws some Bubble Leads and then hovers to attack Mega Man. If Mega Man tries to jump, he'll shoot his own arm cannon. He'll repeat this strategy over and over. The correct time to attack him is when he shoots bubbles or when he lands.

His weakness is Metal Blade, which eliminates the need of jumping to attack and deals considerable damage to him.

Mega Man &amp; Bass CD data


Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters data
Dr. Light: You can't move once you're caught in Bubble Man's bubble. Attack with a sharp weapon that can cut through the bubble!

Rockman Battle & Fighters data
はつのすいちゅうせんようひとがたロボットであったがじつはぼうすいしょりのかんけいじょう、ほこうすることができず、すいちゅうないでのいどうはすべてジャンプによっておこなわれていた. ながいきょりをいどうするときは、ワイリーでさえわらってしまうほどかわいいとくしゅぶきは、バブルリードじゃ.

Stage enemies
Enemies in Bubble Man's stage:
 * Crabbot
 * Croaker
 * Lantern Fish
 * M-445
 * Snapper
 * Shrink

Damage Data Chart
Displays the amount of damage in units that Bubble Man will receive from each special weapon from Mega Man 2.


 * *Any data with a "+" represents the weapon actually restoring the boss's health.

Captain N: The Game Master
Bubble Man appeared in episode 20 of Captain N: The Game Master, where he and other robots play soccer against the main characters. This version has a round blue body and a tank of water on his head.

Mega Man Megamix
In the manga Mega Man Megamix, Bubble Man has his arm cannon on his right arm instead of his left arm; his arm cannon is also equipped with a harpoon and he has a "W" on his knees and belt. Bubble Man made a very short appearance in the story "Orders to Destroy R", where he's in the sea near the Wily Castle. He attacks Mega Man while he was approaching. Heat Man, who was pursuing Mega Man, was kicked into the water, making the water boil with his heat. Bubble Man had to swim away to avoid damage in the overheated water.

Other appearances
Bubble Man also appeared in the mangas, Rockman: Dr. Wily's Plot, Rockman World, and Rockman 4Koma Great March.

Trivia

 * His dislike for oil slicks could be a reference of how oil doesn't mix with water.


 * Bubble Man and Flash Man were the only two Robot Masters from Mega Man 2 not to appear in the animated series.


 * In his sprite from Mega Man 2 and Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge, his arm cannon appears on his left arm when he is looking to the right side of the screen. In Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, his cannon is on his left arm when looking to the left.


 * Two of Bubble Man's names from his early designs were Water Man and Pump Man. The name Pump Man would then go-on to be used in Mega Man 10.


 * Bubble Man's apperance in Captain N: The Game Master bears a small resemblance to Aqua Man from Mega Man 8.


 * In Mega Man 2: the power fighters, in the "Find Wily" quest, after bubbleman is defeated, wily seems to start begging the player for mercy. However, this is impossible, as bubbleman's stage is underwater, yet Mega Man believes that it is the real Dr. Wily. However, it is the fake " spring-neck" wily from MM3, with the stolen parts inside.