Capcom and ASICS honored their shared Japanese heritage with a collection inspired by Mega Man launched in November 2019. The Gel BND sneaker references Rockman—the titular character's Japanese name—in blue synthetic patent leather with pixelated stripes as a nod to the original 1987 video game. Katakana symbols brand the left shoe's tongue and a text graphic appears on heel. Its Gel-cushioned midsole and rubber outsole nod to the robot's metal feet.
 
ASICS SportStyle and Japanese gaming company Capcom relive the Megaman aka Rockman world of 1987 with the Gel-BND in an 8-bit theme. The blue and wild universe is translated onto the bulky silhouette with 8-bit Asics stripes, patent leather highlights and a Japanese lettering, all packed in a unique box referencing
 
The shared Japanese heritage of Capcom and ASICS is commemorated by a collection influenced by Mega Man. Unveiled in November 2019, the Gel BND sneaker nods to Rockman—the eponymous character's Japanese name—in blue synthetic patent leather with pixelated stripes in honor of the original 1987 video game. The left shoe's tongue is branded with Katakana insignia and a text graphic emerges on heel. The Gel-cushioned midsole and rubber outsole represent the robot's metal feet.