{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c958ef10f7c3b2473a514496","clusterId":"c_2b94eee009fa9c61962ebc02","slug":"rockman-dual-override-reveals-twinkle-girl-first-female-robot-boss-in-about-18-years","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Rockman: Dual Override Reveals Twinkle Girl, First Female Robot Boss in About 18 Years","summary":"New footage of Rockman: Dual Override reveals the boss Twinkle Girl, an apprentice entertainer robot whose desire to perform runs out of control and causes her to wield fireworks in a rampage. Counting from Splash Woman in Rockman 9, she is the first female-type robot boss in about 18 years. Fans on X called her cute. The trailer also shows Astro Man from Rockman 8 returning. The game launches in 2027.","whyItMatters":"A new female-type robot boss appearing roughly 18 years after Splash Woman, plus the return of Astro Man, gives Rockman: Dual Override a roster that leans on series history while adding fresh designs.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eTwinkle Girl is an apprentice entertainer robot whose desire to perform on the main stage runs out of control, according to the official website. In the trailer she corners Rockman with fireworks and is then defeated by him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reveal drew immediate reaction on X, with comments on the official account including \u0026#34;The new character is cute,\u0026#34; \u0026#34;The girl boss is cute,\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;I have to draw her!\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRockman: Dual Override also confirms Astro Man, a boss from Rockman 8, appearing in the footage. Some users expressed joy over his return.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games).\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Twinkle Girl, an apprentice entertainer robot boss, is the first female-type robot boss in Rockman in about 18 years since Splash Woman. Fans on X are calling her cute. Astro Man from Rockman 8 also shows up in the trailer. Rockman: Dual Override hits in 2027.","twitterPost":"Rockman: Dual Override reveals Twinkle Girl, the first female-type robot boss in about 18 years since Splash Woman. Fans on X are calling her cute. Astro Man from Rockman 8 also appears in the new trailer. Game is out in 2027.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Rockman: Dual Override introduced Twinkle Girl, an apprentice entertainer robot boss who rampages with fireworks, and she is the first female-type robot boss in about 18 years since Splash Woman. The trailer also confirmed Astro Man from Rockman 8 is back. Fans on X reacted warmly to both.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608264m\",\"title\":\"New Boss 'Twinkle Girl' in 'Rockman: Dual Override' Trends on SNS as 'Cute' - First Female Robot Boss in About 18 Years Since Splash Woman in 'Rockman 9'\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4528,"outputTokens":688,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787955523,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T22:04:35.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-28T22:06:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T22:04:35.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_2b94eee009fa9c61962ebc02","canonicalTitle":"『ロックマン: デュアル オーバーライド』の新ボス“トゥインクルガール”が「かわいい」とSNSで話題に。『ロックマン9』のスプラッシュウーマンから数えると約18年ぶりの女性型ロボットのボス","representativeArticleId":"a_28ed2a9c48bf5c035b90cc0c","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Rockman: Dual Override\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-26T00:33:26.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-26T00:33:26.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T22:06:47.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608264m","title":"『ロックマン: デュアル オーバーライド』の新ボス“トゥインクルガール”が「かわいい」とSNSで話題に。『ロックマン9』のスプラッシュウーマンから数えると約18年ぶりの女性型ロボットのボス"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Rockman: Dual Override"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}