User:Nitoki

Hello everyone! I'm new here, and this is going to be my very first article on this site. Also, if I seem to be missing somethings for this page or if something looks funny then sorry, but I just joined today and I'm still getting used to this site.

This article is going to be listing the Most Popular Sonic Ships. I've seen a few lists, on here and various other websites, and they're were just based on the author's own liking, and not based off actual statistics.

The data that I will use is from what I've seen on various websites such as deviantArt, Tumblr, YouTube, FanFiction, and even from experience since I've been apart of the Sonic Fandom for years now. For instance: how many posts a couple has on a certain website, how frequently searched up it is, how common it is seen somewhere, etc. The results might be a little off, but I'm doing this based off of what seems to be right. I am in NO WAY associated with SEGA or Sonic Team, so I have no insight to character developments/relationships. This is purely based off the fanbase.

Keep in mind that couples from Sonic X, the Archie Comics, and other media will not be mentioned in this list, only because I'm not too familiar with the comics, and the Sonic X pairings are kind of a headache for me to keep up with. Only hetero ships will be mentioned, because it will be too much of a hassle trying to fit the guy/guy and girl/girl ships into the bunch. Please know that just because I don't list any of those ships doesn't mean that I don't I'm against them. Crack ships will also not be mentioned. (Sonic/Johnny, Tails/Elise, Blaze/Eggman, etc.) Sorry.

Also, what I list below will be game interactions between the characters, but their actual relationships will have some opinion's thrown in. They may seem right or wrong to you, but I only write what seems to be most logical.

If you think something is wrong with this list, if you see any typos, or if something just doesn't make any sense then please let me know and I will get to you as soon as I can. Thanks!

Now, lets begin the countdown...

Silver the Hedgehog/Amy Rose (7)
Their first encounter in Sonic '06 was actually a mistake, on Amy's part at least, for mistaking Silver for Sonic as she once did with Shadow back in SA2. After they both discover that they're both looking for someone, they both set off on helping one another in finding said person, which is Sonic. Not many scenes were shown with these two as they were on the move looking for Sonic, but from what we can see, their newly founded friendship seems light and pleasant.

After Amy discovers that the person Silver was looking for was Sonic, she steps in the way and shields the blue hedgehog from Silver so he wouldn't kill Sonic. They both begin to argue about Sonic, Silver claiming that it's him that leads to the downfall of his world, while Amy claims that Sonic would never do such a thing. She says that she would no doubtly choose Sonic over the world at anytime, which gets Silver thinking about his motives.

When Sonic is killed and everyone comes together right before the final boss, Silver and Amy warmly greet each other, but they don't interact much with each other after that.

The events of '06 never happened, meaning that Silver and Amy never met.

Sonic the Hedgehog/Blaze the Cat (6)
When these two met in Sonic Rush, they didn't exactly pick it up on the wrong start, but not exactly the right start either. When we were first introduced to Blaze, she would be described as aloof and a loner, much like two older characters within the franchise. Sonic on the other hand, is very social and always relies on his friends and is more open than most characters. He tried to change Blaze's perspective on the world just as he tried with the other two loners, Knuckles the Echidna and Shadow the Hedgehog, by trying to let her see that she could always count on her friends and that she doesn't have to do things alone.

At the ending of Sonic Rush, after they defeat the final boss, Sonic seems a little upset and somewhat nervous as he tries to postpone her departure. Some fans think of this as Sonic not wanting to be forgotten by her, seeing that the same scenario played out with Shadow with the dark hedgehog forgetting him and the rest of his friends from their adventure together. No one really knows why he was acting the way he was in this scene.

In Sonic Rush Adventure, it is obvious that they are good friends and that they respect one another.

In Sonic and the Black Knight, many people could say that Sonic and Percival's relationship is parallel to that of Sonic and Blaze's. Sonic and Percival fight, which Sonic and Blaze had done. Percival is indeed impressed by him, which Blaze is as well when after she fights with him. Percival is then shocked when Sonic shows her kindness by saving her, as is Blaze is when Sonic shows her kindness as well. Percival is then seen blushing when Caliburn is teasing the two about saving the hugs and kisses for later. Some fans discern this as Percival having a "crush" on Sonic. So if it means that Blaze too has a crush on our blue hero, we don't know for sure since it hasn't been officially announced.

It is known that there are ship tease's about these two, but whether they're to be taken seriously or not is uncertain at the moment.

Do you think Sonic wrought any change within the reclusive cat?

Shadow the Hedgehog/Rouge the Bat (5)
When these two met, they weren't exactly the best of friends right off the bat. Being forced to work together, their "bond" seemed to be thrusted upon them, but not exactly opposed. After Shadow saved Rouge from Prison Island mere seconds before it exploded, he seemed to have grown a soft spot for her, however minisule it might've been. From there, their bond seemed to have grown stronger, up until Shadow found out that Rouge was a spy for the government.

After the events of Sonic Adventure 2, their bond was then undeniable; they were officially friends, or as close to friends as they could possibly come to. They seem to trust each other and have a mutual understanding for one another. Shadow in one point of Sonic Heroes almost tells Rouge what was on his mind, meaning that he had trusted her enough to even consider telling her in the first place. Rouge seems to be more selfless with him, though the change isn't that noticeable. For example, when Shadow is clearly upset after finding a copy of himself, Rouge shows some simpathy towards him, to which Shadow brushes off.

There are scenes in various games such as Sonic Battle and Sonic '06 that show just how much they care for one another and how willing they are to make sure the other is okay, though no one's really to say if the feelings/actions are platonic or not, but they are most certainly mutual. After those games though, they are only ever seen together while on business.

In the Sonic '06 manual, it states that Rouge has feelings for both Shadow and Knuckles, but it could merely be a wrong translation from the original (japanese) manual.

How far do you think their feelings stretch for one another considering how close they are?

Knuckles the Echidna/Rouge the Bat (4)
Number five and four were an extremely close tie, but these two were the victors overall. When the two hunters met, the sparks were immediately flying. At first they were no doubt rivals, both racing to get the emerald shards before the other could get to them. After their next confrontation, they both begin to fight over the emerald shards. As they stop momentarily for a break, they begin to bicker once more. When Rouge tries to walk up to Knuckles, she slips and falls off the ledge toward the pit of lava below. Many fans speculate that Rouge deliberately fell on purpose to see if Knuckles would do anything, or that it was just her simply making a clumsy mistake. After Knuckles saves her from her fall, she seems to be baffled by his sudden act of kindness, most likely thinking he would've let her die since they weren't on good terms. She merely brushes it off has him wanting to "hold her hand" though, why she does this we don't really know. She then returns the emerald shards, claiming they "stink like echidnas do", surprising him as well for a moment. He apologizes to her before he leaves, to which Rouge smiles to before leaving as well.

From there on, the two can be seen bickering in other games, but in Sonic Generations they are seen eating hot dogs together, and they seem to be engaged in a light conversation with no hostility shown between them.

It's hard to say that Knuckles and Rouge could make an official relationship work, seeing that the type of love that would ensue between them would be "forbidden", since he's a guardian and she's a thief, thus making their life styles clash with one another.

Who knows where their relationship would go if they stopped letting things get in the way?

Silver the Hedgehog/Blaze the Cat (3)
In Sonic '06, it is to be assumed that the two are already well acquainted with one another. In their destroyed world, they must depend on one another to make sure that no further damage happens to the planet and that they are safe from any disaster that might befall them. Silver's naivety could easily be compared to that of an innocent child, whereas Blaze's surety is a definite help to the hedgehog when the time calls for it. For instance, after Amy tells him that she would choose Sonic overall, Silver is clearly having an internal struggle on what the right course of action is. Blaze then finds him, which leads to him asking her if killing someone to save the world is the right thing to do. She answers that she's not sure, but that if they don't take the chance their future will remain the same. And to this he agrees without a second thought.

From here on we see them helping/supporting one another in their own way, and things are starting to look up for them. At least that's what it looks like to us.

After Silver successfully defeats Iblis, he tries to seal the beast within himself, but the process cannot be done properly. Blaze then steps forward, finally putting her brewing thoughts into action, and offers herself to be the new vessel. The process is successful with her, but she knows the "end" is coming quick, so she tells Silver to seal herself in a different dimension. To this Silver is very reluctant, and finds himself thinking about how his life would be like without her in it. He realizes then how much he needs her, and in his haziness he finds himself bringing up their friendship. Blaze then brings up that he is naive, but that it's a quality of his that she's always liked.

This is where she supposedly "dies".

Since the events of '06 never happened, it is assumed that Silver and Blaze never met.

How do you think Silver's life would've been without Blaze?

Shadow the Hedgehog/Amy Rose (2)
These two are the stereotypical lion and sheep relationship; the ever persistent girl trying to understand and help the loner enjoy life and learn to appreciate things more. Their very first encounter was accidental, with Amy mistaking Shadow for Sonic, which leads her to hug him and claim that she finally caught him. When he turns towards her, he doesn't seem all that threatened or offened, just curious. When she discovers that he is not who she thinks it is, she lets him go and begins to freak out.

The two don't interact with each other until we get to the final story, where Amy is left behind in the Ark not having a part in the action. She complains about it until she spots the black hedgehog, and then soon after she debates with herself that she too needs to help out instead of sit around and whine. She then walks into the same room as Shadow and stands behind him, pleading him to help the others out since they are in dire need of it. He brushes her off by simply stating that there is nothing left to do and no way to save anyone anymore, but Amy is not ready to give up just yet. She talks about how precious and valuable life is, and how each person is basically good, despite what actions they might resort to. Once again she begs Shadow, but this time to help the people of the earth, to save them and to give them a chance to live and be happy. Her words remind him of the promise he had with his deceased friend Maria, to ensure the safety of the people on earth and make sure that they lived happy lives.

He then decides that he will keep his promise to not only Maria, but to Amy too, to help out the others.

After this, the two don't really interact. Amy is a side character Shadow has to help out in Shadow the Hedgehog, but that's the last time we see them actually together.

How do you think Shadow and Amy's relationship would be like if they had the chance to let it thrive?

Sonic the Hedgehog/Amy Rose (1)
You probably guessed who would be number one by now, and if you didn't then shame on you.

Amy was made for the sole purpose of being Sonic's love interest, his potential "girlfriend" mind you. The first design of Tails was supposed to be his original love interest, but at the last minute they decided to revamp Tails into becoming Sonic's best friend instead. There were a few more character idea's that were going to be Sonic's ideal girl, but Amy was overall decided to be Sonic's "girlfriend".

Though it is obvious that Sonic does care for Amy, it's hard to say whether his feelings are platonic or not. Whenever she brings up the concept of love (marrying her, asking her out, etc.), Sonic appears to be very nervous almost all of the time. Why he is nervous, SEGA/Sonic Team leaves up to us to discern. He always denies the fact that they'll ever be together, which riles her up and usually causes her to bring out her hammer. This might be why Sonic always runs away, with her chasing him around.

Either that, or the fear that if he really does turn her down, it'll hurt her feelings, which is something Sonic never likes doing to his friends.

Sonic and Amy's bond is a "cat and mouse" relationship, where one character flees while the other pursues. The victim mouse eventually gives up though, and lets the cat finally catch them. In some cases though, the cat is the one who gives up, thus ending the chase between the two. In this case, this could mean that once Amy matures, she could be over her childhood crush. But who's to say if something like that will happen, since Amy is too in love with Sonic to ever give us a glimpse of her giving up eventually!

In the latest Sonic games, it still looks as if Amy's ever persistent attitude is still alive, meaning that Sonic is always ready to run when the time calls, meaning their relationship hasn't changed one bit over the years.

Maybe if Amy was more like her alter ego, The Lady of the Lake, with a more calm and serene attitude, Sonic could take her and her offerings a little more seriously.