Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins, known as Makaimura in Japan, is a video game series by Capcom that mainly features the brave knight Arthur facing against several demons to save his beloved princess. Content from the series is present in some Mega Man games.

Mega Man 7
Shade Man's stage is a homage to the game Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts for the SNES, having some resemblance to the first stage. Also, a special Easter Egg occurs when the player holds down the "B" button while selecting his stage and continues to hold it until the stage begins. The music of the stage selected screen and the stage changes to the main theme from the Ghosts 'n Goblins series. However, this only works before Shade Man is defeated.

Mega Man: The Power Battle
Similar to Mega Man 7, the main theme from Ghosts 'n Goblins may play when fighting against Shade Man.

Mega Man: Powered Up
The Construction mode has a DLC Scenery Pack named Ghosts n' Goblins Special that is based on the series. Also, one of Roll's costumes is a knight armor similar to Arthur's.

Mega Man Universe
Arthur was planned to appear as a playable character in this cancelled game.

Other games
Characters from the series (mainly Arthur) appeared alongside Mega Man characters in the Marvel vs. Capcom series, Namco × Capcom, Project X Zone, Cannon Spike, SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, the SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters series, Otoranger and Zombie Cafe.

Other media
Arthur, the Princess and Red Arremer are set to appear in the Archie Comics crossover Worlds Unite.