Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic Boom)

"Super-fast with a passion for adventure."

- Sonic Boom Official Website

Sonic the Hedgehog is the main protagonist of the upcoming series, Sonic Boom.

Concept and Creation
During the development for Sonic's redesign, the developers went through a long process where they experimented with different accessories before they decided to stick with the "Scarf Sonic" design. They settle with giving Sonic a neckerchief because it played homage to the classic adventure theme and served as an action adventure trope which fit with Sonic's role as an action adventure character. It also emphasized Sonic's "get-up and get-go" attitude and his love for adventure.

The sports tape Sonic wears is inspired by fighters and American football players and is meant to give him a sense of practical heroism by showing that that he is not vain, which is a trait more fitting for villains, when saving the world and to give him a more grounded approach.

Appearance
Retaining most of his appearance from his main series video game counterpart, Sonic has blue fur all around his body, with minor exceptions such as his chest and muzzle. He sports a brown neckerchief and has sports tape on his hands, parts of his arms and around his feet. Unlike his previous incarnations, his arms are also covered in blue fur. He has some cowlick-like spikes that stick out from his quills. Sonic also appears to be much slimmer than his video game counterpart, making him tall and lanky.

Personality
Sonic is noted for having a passion for adventure. He is full of self-confidence, cocky and quick-witted, making him sassy, narcissistic and prone to joke around. However, when the situation calls for it or his friends are in trouble, Sonic can be serious and will immediately rush to their aid.

Powers and Abilities
Sonic's most notable skill is his ability to move at super speed, allowing him to run at speeds greater than Mach 1. Though his exact top speed is unknown, he can move fast enough to create a sonic boom without effort.

In line with his speed, Sonic has significant acrobatic skills and agility, sufficient enough to perform perfect synchronized mid-air movements. He also has extremely quick reflexes, being able to react instantly to dangers, and has enhanced jumping skills, allowing him to jump very high into the air.

Sonic Boom (game)
Sonic also appears in the Sonic Boom video game. The game serves as a prequel to the TV series, where Sonic and his friends Tails, Amy and Knuckles come to an unknown island to battle an ancient evil. Sonic is one of the four playable characters in the game, the others being Tails, Amy and Knuckles. In the game, Sonic enters high-speed running sections and can use moves such as the Homing Attack.