V.G.W.: PSP - Mega Man: Powered Up (Protoman Banter)

The prototype robot created by Dr. Light that was supposed to be the turning point in robotics, Protoman is a robot designed for fighting. As a prototype, Protoman is incomplete and has an unstable reactor core in his body that could blow at any minute. He resents the fact that he was activated before being completed and has run off from the rest of his family, watching over them in the shadows and helping out whenever necessary.
... and I hate the way he talks in this game. It's not so much a problem with the voice as it is a problem with the delivery in his lines. Aside from anger, he displays no other emotions and only has two topics he likes to discuss; the fact that he's incomplete and how he is uncertain of his existence.

[@doubledio3061]

I think it’s absolutely hilarious how everything around him is cute as shit but protoman speaking like an X or Zero era character

[@kirbythebingo1272]

true

[@MasterArchfiend]

He’s the eldest, so he’s trying to be the mature sibling.

[@D3nz3lCr0ck3r]

If you think about it, Protoman is the closest thing to a reploid, since he always act on his own and stuff.

[@firepuppies4086]

He is basically the Prototype of a reploid. Only reason he was even "Thrown away" was because he ran away when he was gonna need to get some fixes done to his power supply.

[@Mat50002]

Pena que não dar pra jogar com o zero no maverick

[@metarcee2483]

I love how Proto Man is willing to help others, but still points out that he's not doing it for his dad, who he's estranged himself from.

[@switchnx]

Wily: Talking like an angry 3-year old. Proto Man: Talking like a philosophy major.

[@thesmilingman7576]

Imagine a machine being more sabe then you

[@shaddowofthelost1750]

Well, when you have a backstory like his...

[@Freedmoon44]

Tbf Philosophy is quite litteraly the only thing he has, seeing as he was only built as a prototype without an actual purpose in existance

[@ianmoone4127]

In this game, Dr. Wily sounds a bit like Weevil Underwood from Yu-Gi-Oh.

[@calebporter8733]

"Robots are machines that follow orders. I'm a machine that doesn't, so what does that make me?" A pre-Reploid.

[@old.148]

That would be a great subplot

[@daniphofani3473]

WAIT SO THIS WHOLE TIME HE'S BEEN A PROTOTYPE OF X, NOT MEGA MAN?!?!?

[@kaienjin5468]

@@daniphofani3473 Technically since he's a prototype of every robot that came after him, and X is usually considered to be an advanced Mega Man, yes.

[@JezElectro13]

Actually he was failed prototype... I'm on phone; find wiki page or something for more

[@lazure694]

X and Proto Man have no relation to each other, but they fall under the same "conscience" aspect of Reploids. If someone says they'll upgrade X as an order, the reploid has the option to say no. If someone says they'll upgrade Proto Man as an order, he will do as commanded, because he's still not independent enough. But if the upgrade is OPTIONAL, then Proto Man can choose. He's indeed a pre-Reploid in that regard.

[@kikiretzorg1467]

I like how Protoman just philosophizes at the underwater metal sphere with a four-word vocabulary

[@camping6464]

Actually, a five-words vocabulary (🤓) : "Negative" "Must" "Eliminate" "Intruder" "Bad"

[@spriteknight9893]

@@camping6464 *7 Actually. He said “Request. Denied.” In Gutsman’s playthrough.

[@camping6464]

@@spriteknight9893 Oh my f🐬ing god, I couldn't even 🤓 properly smh

[@spriteknight9893]

@@camping6464Lol no worries

[@MelonHere20]

​@@camping6464 lmao

[@SilverSupernova6]

Oil Man just really wanted him to compliment his scarf.

[@old.148]

Poor oily boi

[@denmark1226]

Well, they both have scarfs

[@polandballlover131]

@@old.148 RED???

[@gabgab1240]

@Gloryliz Rod Pag Yes.

[@Bangbanggooberblat69]

@@old.148oh shit it's me

[@Yes-vx2un]

"When you attack me, watch out for my unstable nuclear core" I'm not sure if that's a threat or a warning

[@spoonimefan]

Oh, it"s both. It's definitely both. I'd say it's a threat *disguised* as a warning. Like saying "Unless you stand aside, you will *definitely* be destroyed no matter what happens to me. So do you want to live, or do you want to guarantee your death?" All from behind those shades that hide if he's bluffing. (Assuming he's even capable, obv.)

[@TheEmpiresStrongest]

@@spoonimefan I think of it as a battison thing warning.

[@qgray14]

Archie comics said that Wily lied about that.

[@Freedmoon44]

​​@@qgray14rue but its Archie comics they took liberties

[@ArcticPrice]

Both

[@SourCandiesArt]

Proto Man getting all philosophical and being stoic and dreary while facing off against goofy, colorful cartoon robots in an art style that gives everyone the proportions of a baby is funny to me.

[@chaosinc.382]

"It's always been on my mind... What it means to be born with weapons in our hands. I haven't found the answers yet, but with the powers you've given me, I shall crush you villainy." So cool...

[@professortrickroom3777]

Probably my favorite Mega Man quote ever.

[@dpslaughter1898]

Protoman chilll have a snicker ur not u when ur hungry

[@trisaoi4238]

@@dpslaughter1898 He was speaking facts to he just wanted answers to life

[@JezElectro13]

Plot twist: wily only FINISHED proto buster and added/finished shield

[@takkoy8658]

- "Robots are machines that follow orders. I'm a machine that doesn't, so what does that make me?" - "Must eliminate. Eliminate." I couldn't agree more.

[@GameofMatias]

CWU-01P can´t be more inteligent, he is the perfection reencarnated.

[@leonderprofie123]

Must E-Lemonade. *E-LEMONADE!*

[@Rustycube88]

Galileel i think its sayd that too

[@nikminnet2768]

So that's what's inside an e-tank...

[@irinayugai80]

*Selling *E-LEMONADE*

[@ryvaxe64]

But protoman does have lenons in this gaint, he has giant as heck tomatoes

[@NerdyGamer-lq9nc]

E

[@Vercsase]

Protoman has some really profound dialogue for some of these; he's always given the classic series that hint of the X philosophy of existence, and it really shines here.

[@kikiretzorg1467]

Honestly, it's kind of a travesty that the X series never included Proto Man in some way. Imagine if he somehow survived his unstable core and went around playing a mentor role to X and Zero every now and then, knowing he can’t fight any 22nd-century reploid but still administering sage advice as a living relic? Or even just leaving behind his own messages for X to find?

[@luteus77]

-Yes, that's the spirit, Fireman. Just use it the right way the next time you awaken. -FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE!!!!!!!!!!! What a comeback...

[@theivoryguy2476]

Protoman has WAY to deep of a voice for a game with an artstyle like this.

[@denmark1226]

Now that's where you're wrong kiddo

[@joshualam9746]

​@@denmark1226Protoman said this.

[@The2008civicsi]

Protoman sounds like batman...

[@TheMineMappers]

That's because He is... Batmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

[@entransta]

I thought i was the only one who heard batman in his voice

[@Wizard_Lizard_]

He's pretty much the Bat Man in Mega Man's story.

[@ahmettastan5830]

Protoman is Better Than Batman

[@zenomasker2579]

Dubs are funny.

[@RazgrizXMG0079]

Protoman: Watch out for my unstable nuclear core. Me: Isn't that why you have a shield?

[@2000hellbringer]

Yep.

[@evan...thats_it]

His core is made of solar! THE RADIOACTIVE SOLAR WILY GAVE HIM IN 3 HASENT HAPPEN YET!

[@gd3air2]

NO IDIOT

[@gd3air2]

@@2000hellbringer no

[@gd3air2]

@@evan...thats_it the fuck?

[@melo-7904]

i like how half the robot master dont even know who protoman is and the others are *very* scared of him

[@QuantaBee]

Protoman is such a badass.

[@SomeAsian]

Feferi Peixes BECAUSE IM BATMAN!.....what.....

[@DoomGuyPictures]

+Feferi Peixes even in a chibi megaman world BOMBS!

[@QuantaBee]

ENERGIZE!

[@flipmeeyes3642]

to me he sounds like batman

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

FREEZE!

[@kyubihanyou]

Jonathan Love is so underappreciated compared to Scott McNeil as this character. This is a more true-to-form incarnation, and not even being a chibi can slow him down.

[@HyperDragoonHx]

"That madman. Even worse than those Joe robots, to think he'd make something like this!" I take Protoman hates copies of himself besides Dr. Light allowing unfinished robots.

[@HyperDragoonHx]

@Keith Pillsbury I know.

[@faragaroruga3229]

05:08 A prototype of a prototype of mega man. PROTOCEPTION.

[@Reyes-dt6nq]

5:08

[@MicaelHD]

''Megaman...? No, you're not him.[...] What a wonderful battle we'll have, don't you think?'' - Elecman -

[@Rustycube88]

MicaelHD yeah o think too

[@RockStoneLee19]

Time Man denys his incompletion.

[@Gazing-09]

@Bomber John Really? How so?

[@faultf4]

Ok but what about oil man

[@metarcee2483]

So is Blues.

[@ItsMeFacu]

@THE DRAGON KNIGHT SLAYER64 Although he *temporarily* fixed him. I think his core is still unstable

[@fBOMBB]

@Johnathan Rogers oil man was also an incomplete robot

[@ElPikminMaster]

Come to think about it, no one else seems to care about Proto Man's instability. He's still up and running in Mega Man 10.

[@kajl222]

according to the Acrchie comic, Protoman was created as a prototype for combat robots, because Light needed the money. The army liked the results, but thought he was a bit too sophisticated, so the finished product became the Joe series

[@thebandanadee8265]

roll: "My friends are in trouble! i have to hurry to the lab!" Protoman: "Shut up little girl. Im going first. follow me, dumb shit."

[@prof_hoot]

I love his starting whistle "doo doo dooooo"

[@retro3188]

do doooooo do do dooo doo do do do

[@YOUGOTPWNED1111]

"This isnt your site anyways" BBUURRRNNN!!!! Protoman just BURNED Gutsman! XD

[@skyhara6789]

I imagine flameman yelling that out

[@anichibicore]

Who voiced Proto in this game? He sounds like Batman. No, seriously, listen to him. He's like the Batman of Mega Man.

[@RWBYraikou888]

He's voiced by Jonathan Love. He voiced Shu in the Blue Water dub of Dragon Ball.

[@landonbrown3400]

Can we all just appreciate the fact they added protoman as a playable character in this game in the first place. They really did go all out on it, but adding a character that didn't even get introduced until the 3dr game

[@LicencetoMeme]

5:02 Alternative line : "Searching for who asked... Error 404 : zero f***s given."

[@zanewang5526]

Protoman should have said this. Robot master: Who the heck are you? Protoman: your long lost brother. Robot master: hah! really? Protoman: and soon, you shall be long lost as well!

[@unionjack0638]

Oilman definitely

[@DavidBurgessMechanicalMusic]

Proto Man: Stop. This isn't your site anyway. Guts Man: YOU BIG IDIOT!

[@panzerbuchse1828]

"I am perfection"

[@YourTypicalRemixer]

Wily should know Protoman! He literally helped Light build him!

[@blackpants7385]

I don't think that's the case. Regardless, he does know Protoman, as he repaired him, which is even referenced in his dialogue with Protoman.

[@metarcee2483]

I think Wily was playing with Proto Man's head to demotivate him.

[@sticksterstickme986]

Did you not see the last one?

[@RebelPage4262]

(Protoman versus Bass intro) Bass: Protoman? It's been so long. Protoman: Bass? It has been so long. Bass: Come at me any time, Protoman. (Battle begins) Bass: Let us begin.

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

Its a good start, but I dont think Bass would immediately know protoman in megaman 7

[@RebelPage4262]

Simon Belmont But at least Bass doesn't confuse him for Mega Man.

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

Rebel Page How the hell would Bass be hte one to do that?

[@RebelPage4262]

Simon Belmont Because Mega Man is blue and cyan, whilst Protoman is red and gunmetal.

[@ramenbomberdeluxe4958]

Rebel Page Well he actually met protoman in megaman and bass and didnt mistake him at all. He thought he was just some robot who was fighting king.

[@megafan1137]

"Robots are machines that follow orders. I'm a machine that doesn't. So what does that make me?" That line is so. FUCKING. RAW. That's like yearbook quote territory. This man is way too cool to only get a major role in like. 4 games? Capcom please give Proto Man his own game

[@bluebomberx_2356]

"Hmph. I am perfection" -Time Man 2006

[@segafan1316]

He has the most natural dialogue out of everyone besides Mega Man tbh

[@thesmilingman7576]

5:35 this line now makes more sense

[@TheHazard36]

2:45 "Whatever! Listen -- fighting fireworks and festivals are where it's at!" Fighting fireworks and festivals...? I mean I can see the commas in that sentance, but the voice actor can't. Listen to that execution.

[@0megamanfan]

I sense a hint of sadness in his voice, like he doesn't want to destroy them. Protoman must be having some inner conflict. also at 4:58 SUPER AWESOME LINE

[@TheTwistedTreant526]

2:55 Burn, Burn to the ground

[@blacktortoise6029]

I get it.

[@axessoul]

PLEASE NO

[@crimtaz]

Fireman confirmed to be flame hyenard

[@artifexvigen551]

PLEASE STOPPPPPP YOU'RE GIVING ME VIETNAM FLASHBACKS

[@ItsMeFacu]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@darkandsilent4837]

This is bad ass protoman rocks!!!

[@leonardoantonio216]

Mega Man??? (His real name is Rock)

[@infernalbaka557]

He's noting compare to Zero

[@Giant_SewerRat]

Leonardo Antonio No it's Proto Man.

[@fredricksonfamily7022]

Literally Protoman sounds like Batman. It's so cool!

[@superspeedbros2422]

Gotta love Jonathan Love's Protoman voice. Its my favorite!

[@NicoTheCinderace]

YO PROTO ME

[@Sir_Bone-Head]

I still wish Bass was playable, I know bass came way later in the series, but it would've been fun to play as him though.

[@johnsantos507]

Secret Boss Fight: Bass. Bass: Ugh! You again. Protoman: Bass. Still want to defeat Mega Man? I told you a thousand times that you can't beat him! Bass: SHUT UP! I don't care how many times I lost against Mega Man! I'll keep fighting against Mega Man and prove that I am the strongest robot in the world! Protoman: I won't let that happen, Bass!

[@uglyboringlittleteenager1667]

"hmph i are perfection" ~timeman

[@error_404.69]

Wily machine number 1? It's almost like he knew he'd have 10 more

[@VoidJWKDDOUS]

Now eleven

[@Lightning-fb2nx]

4:57 A maverick

[@RockStoneLee19]

X will not approve

[@mspixie-og7ih]

I honestly didn't expect Protoman to have such a deep voice

[@Exarian]

"Iceman... This might be a little painful, but hang in there..." DAMN ME AND MY UN-REMOVABLE SLASH GOGGLES!

[@dionysius.l]

His voice sounds like Zero...

[@neo2652]

I know right?

[@587DeathKing]

actually he is the same voice actor as Spider in Mega Man X Command Mission

[@RWBYraikou888]

+KelvinBelmont As well as Launch Octopus.

[@cloveralmaamarela2838]

I like how elecman is the best robot master, he knows that and treats everyone bad except protoman.

[@t-mobileuser]

3:53 oil man: Lookin Fine bro! Check it out, we both got scarves! Now That's Stylin'!

[@AnnieHdz18]

Yay for 500 videos Azure! Congrats! (and I agree with you on Proto's voice, it's in the delivery.) But... and I have to ask, but why did he choose Yellow Devil to say "Be careful not to hit my unstable core"? I thought it was kind of random... I had to giggle at "Iceman, this may be a little painful... but hang in there"

[@TBrizzle01]

Wily sounds like Guldo from DBZ

[@TNickOMega]

TBrizzle01 probably because the person who voices guldo from dbz voices wily on this game

[@aaronasencio9459]

And time man sounds like frieza

[@jakighcolburnchannel3584]

aaron asencio nah timeman’s voice doesn’t sound Chris Ayres like

[@barrickfischer]

Damn! Protoman's voice is a stereotypical straightlaced cool stud.

[@DiogoJ1]

As it should be.

[@richieosborn2639]

5:09 I think copy ProtoMan has the personality of the Ruby Spears incarnation.

[@smtotthemacrmfan2995]

5:22 I thought it was doing poo.

[@0megamanfan]

I sense a hint of sadness in his voice, like he doesn't want to destroy them. Protoman must be having some inner conflict.

[@Scrugolion]

I love how shocked the narrator is that a robot with weapons was made. What, you mean someone actually wanted to have a robot *gasp* FIGHT?

[@satan5894]

"Allowing another unfinished robot" I gues Proto Man likes to be special

[@HyperDragoonHx]

I think it's something else like despising Dr. Light for activating Time Man before completing him.

[@Suprsilver]

I love how that Fire guy says that, in a sense, he's "hot" XD

[@FrenzyFanboy]

Love how they use the Archie Comics to base Proto Man’s personality.

[@thesmilingman7576]

0:59 didn't Wily upgrade Protoman into his Break (or in this case semi Break) man form

[@christiancrusader9374]

In canon, yes. Only Megaman's route is canon.

[@matheusvasiliauskas]

Protoman is badass, the only thing I can say about him.

[@MrPhantaze]

Proto man has really cool voice. Why does they don't keep it?

[@Mr.Chaos827]

3:12 Protoman: I need an adult? Elecman: I am an adult.

[@sonic40001]

If you ever feel useless, remember that Yellow Devil had speech bubbles with text.

[@fatcerberus]

Iceman sounds just like Rudolph from the old Rankin/Bass specials. And the best part is: it fits!

[@FoxMan_FF]

I officially love Oil Man now.

[@andypolson4343]

3:06 RIP Headphone Users.

[@NinetyOne999]

Nobody talking about the goofy boofy ahh boss order the MF went through

[@fassFlash]

Light: Protoman?! What a surprise! Uhm. He was right in front of you the whole time.

[@DiogoJ1]

Well, he was a looking at the ground dejected, so he might have missed that.

[@GrunglerFL]

"...even worse than those Joe robots..." CAPCOM admits it!

[@Ayunnuya]

Congrats on the 500th video, Azura!

[@SetoShadowVT]

For some reason I like how Protoman talks and most of his lines, Sure he likes to talk about himself,but about the incompleteness only when he's around those that are like him. Robots Incomplete with a unstable core or about Sniper Joe though understandable on Sniper Joe but he does worry for robots with unstable cores its a scary thought to think about constantly. Also I like how he questions about his creation the thought why he was programed for fighting and nothing else.

[@RodrigoMacielCosta]

The fun part is how from the start we see how clearly Wily already doesnt like him because of their past, before even the events of the 1st game.

[@andypolson4343]

3:05 Fire Man: Fiiiiiiiiiiire!!!! Me: Ouchie! Stop shouting!

[@old.148]

My ears are ded

[@drfault1731]

4:56 I've been wondering where that quote is from

[@MariaSantana-xx1uk]

Cutman:Get ready to be sliced and diced Racooneggs: or mabye even riced

[@thisnintendofan1169]

Cutman encountering the other robots "Dr wily is right you turned into a bad robot" Cutman encountering protoman "Who are you"???!!!

[@mohammedsadiq5004]

5:57 they are gonna say f**k lol

[@alexdelargo5562]

What a suprise? Dr Light doesnt like it when all of his other robots go off to fight Wiley but when its Protoman he doesnt object at all haha.

[@gradealunaticofthewildwest8857]

To think that Protoman's voice actor is also the same guy that voiced Paptimus Scirocco from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. It's a shame that this is only time he voiced him.

[@mosiahpeter9017]

3:05 This is why fireman is my favorite robot master

[@CreationProblematic]

Protoman sounds so badass he reminds me of Duke Nukem, Serious Sam and prototype at the same time.

[@jakighcolburnchanneloldver8651]

He sounds like a secret agent

[@__Xeese]

Flamboyantly AWESOME

[@AtomicMick]

i love how instead of we roll says to protoman "My Friends are in trouble, "I" have to hurry to the lab!"

[@Voyd211]

Proto Man gets downright philosophical in this game.

[@Moonylicous]

I love Protoman. C:

[@RotaAbyssian]

@Lucareji I think when wily refers to the "programmed differently back then" spiel in all the character's banter, he refers to when he didn't abduct your character.he's talkin about the events of the recent past, thus, "back then"

[@J.Contado2024]

Time Man !? That accursed Light ! Allowing another unfinished robot...

[@thecrownedninja3121]

I am perfection

[@JohnLeeDoes]

you should have cut the dr wily on screen part =__= ruby spears wily voice ftw

[@davidthecommenter]

*_DA MOOOOOOOON_*

[@Chuck13s]

"Why didn't I program you diffrently back then!?" But... at the beginning you didn't know him....

[@MsRebekah2001]

These are just the funniest things ever!

[@Harbluia]

You know Protoman Dr Light probably would have finished you if you didn't run off. Your little grudge with Dr Light is just silly :/

[@eldercar783]

Archie Comics' canon addresses this. When he realises his error (near the end of the first core's demolition) and returns to Light Labs, he sees Rock and Roll and believes that he's been replaced.

[@Harbluia]

So in the Archie Canon, it's not so much that he's unfinished, it's more like jealousy? That's more of a viable reason for a grudge. I should try finding the Archie Mega Man comics. They seem like a fun read.

[@eldercar783]

Harbluia readcomiconline.to/Comic/Mega-Man Issue 17-18 is the Proto Man backstory.

[@Harbluia]

Thanks :3

[@WhiteDarkness3113]

HE REPLACED ME!!!

[@ROJOyNARANJA]

I LOVE THIS!!