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. He is an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog gifted with super speed who fights Dr. Eggman and other forces of evil alongside his group of friends.

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 was an action adventure trope which fit with Sonic's game character role and emphasized his "get-up and get-go" attitude and his love for adventure. According to Bob Rafei, Sonic's scarf is partially based on Nathan Drake's scarf from Uncharted.

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 and is very much a thrill-seeker, always looking for the next thrill, challenge, and triumph. For Sonic, speed is a way of life; he runs fast, thinks fast and even eats fast. He acts on instinct and lives in the moment, though he tends to be reckless and run headlong into trouble without a plan.

Sonic has a large ego that very often drives him and is playful, cocky, quick-witted, and somewhat cynical. He likewise has a snarky tongue and is prone to joke around even in dire situations. However, he is very benevolent and heroic, and when the situation calls for it or his friends are in trouble, Sonic can be serious and will immediately rush to their aid. Sonic also does not back down or give up, because he has an unwavering belief and faith in himself and his abilities.

Initially, Sonic was a loner, being bend of facing danger and foes on his own. When his actions endangered his friends, however, Sonic realized he could not go out alone and needed to know when to ask for and let his friends help.

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.

He is also a skilled combatant and his fighting style relies on his footwork styles along with fast-strike tactics and fast maneuvers.

Miles "Tails" Prower
Sonic's best friend is Miles "Tails" Prower. He shares a brotherly relationship with Tails and they are equal partners in Sonic's adventures.

Knuckles the Echidna
Knuckles the Echidna is another of Sonic's friends and they both have a friendly rivalry.

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric/Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
Sonic also appears in the video games Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal. The games serve 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 named Lyric. Sonic is one of the four playable characters in both games. In Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, Sonic can use moves such as the Homing Attack and the Spin Dash.

Archie Comics
It was revealed on July 16th 2014 that Archie Comics are set to publish a comic book series based on Sonic Boom which will feature Sonic.

Trivia

 * He appears to have shorter spines than his regular games incarnation.
 * Sonic from the Sonic Boom franchise has more spines than any other Sonic from any franchise due to the additional three spines.