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Dr. Eggman[]
Sonic foiling Dr. Robotnik's plans, from Sonic Labyrinth.
Dr. Eggman is Sonic's eternal nemesis and arch-enemy,[22] whose plans he has foiled for years as of now[23] ever since either before[24] or during[25] the South Island incident. If their relationship can be described with a single word, it is hostile,[26] but explaining it properly is surprisingly difficult.[22]
From Sonic's point of view, Eggman is first and foremost what can be defined as a "handful".[22] Because of the hedgehog's hatred of anything unjust and how his nemesis can be considered an annoying and troublesome old man who inflicts terrible things on his friends and destroys beautiful cities and nature,[22] Sonic holds a great mutual loathing for the doctor and his ambitions and has spent years rescuing the victims of his conniving schemes.[27] Whenever Eggman hatches a plan to conquer the world, the hedgehog always shows up and thwarts him. Because they have also fought each other to win, the doctor has become a longtime rival of Sonic's as well as an enemy;[28] likewise, their many battles with each other have made the hedgehog able to see through his adversary's tricks and knows what his true motivations are.[23] Also, whenever Sonic's anger explodes over injustice, he always makes his nemesis the receiving end of this aggression;[29] notably, at the start of the West Side Island incident, Sonic would curse at the doctor in fury after realizing that he was destroying West Side Island's forests to get the Chaos Emeralds.[30]
Sonic remaining casual even after defeating Dr. Eggman and the Egg Dragoon, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
Despite his dislike of Eggman, Sonic has never really taken account of his adversary and does not consider him his enemy in the true sense of the word.[31][24] In truth, the doctor is the kind of guy that the hedgehog is just willing to go toe to toe with, which does not only include battles, but also when it comes to verbal exchanges such as insults and witty quips; whenever Eggman has an insult prepared for Sonic, the latter is equally ready with a mocking response, and the sarcastic banter between the two is always a highlight during their encounters.[22] Whenever dealing with his nemesis, the hedgehog remains fully confident that he can spoil his plans and never really takes them seriously.[32] In fact, Sonic finds entertainment in spoiling the doctor's plans, seeing as a way of making his life an adventure;[31] to him, Eggman is "the one who brings adventure."[22] he is likewise so used to beating his nemesis that he considers it an everyday job.[33][34]
Sonic breaking Eggman's victory laugh, from Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Usually, Sonic is rather frank or taunting towards Eggman and will almost always seize the opportunity to tease him with jokes and sarcasm. Over time, the hedgehog would also begin to take his arch-rival less and less seriously, remaining casual whenever the latter pulls off a scheme[35] and boldly calling him a "giant talking egg" and a "big loser".[36] Sometimes, the hedgehog even finds the doctor more bothersome and annoying than threatening: when he discovered his nemesis was behind the Time Eater during its incident, he just facepalmed and shrugged disapproving. Nevertheless, he remains vigilant about Eggman and his actions, like when he alone refused to believe that he had turned over a new leaf during the Wisp incident. In the cases the hedgehog does deem his adversary a legitimate threat though, he becomes very serious about the doctor and targets him with fierce anger. While Sonic will not admit that Eggman is a nuisance to him, this is nonetheless one aspect of his nemesis' that he finds appealing.[22] Also, if "adventure" can be replaced with "ambition", then Sonic could also be considered something of the sort for Eggman, which could be considered another aspect of the relationship between the true sworn enemies that they are.[22]
When presented with a more terrible threat that endangers both of them and their goals, Sonic is willing to put aside his differences with Eggman and join forces with him to stop it. Even in such cases though, the hedgehog remains reluctant about it, feeling that teaming up with his rival is like the end of the world and a dirty affair,[37] and will in some cases suspect the doctor has an ulterior motive (which is often proven true). Because of Eggman's complicated tendency to instantly switch between morals, Sonic has a hard time figuring him out.
While Sonic has been known to make fun of Eggman by using his alias instead of his real name,[38] which was given by the hedgehog himself, he actually uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of him.[39]
In spite of Eggman's horrible deeds, Sonic is content with simply stopping him and is never out to put him out of commission for good on purpose and would rather have him survive any battles they might have. Because of the doctor's tendency to survive their encounters and refusal to give up however, he always returns with a new scheme, prompting the hedgehog to stop him again. As such, Sonic remains forever locked in a conflict with his nemesis where it is nearly impossible for both individuals to defeat the other once and for all, making their battle a never ending one. From the ends of the world and into outer space, the two of them will continue to clash with each other in a full-force battle of ambition and adventure.[22]
Sonic and Eggman, from Sonic the Hedgehog #50.
When Eggman seemingly returned to his old ways due to intervention from Dr. Starline, Sonic hoped for a long time that Eggman was not at the center of it. However, he was disappointed when the threat of Eggman seemed quite real.[40] When Eggman later started the Zombot apocalypse with the Metal Virus, Sonic would doubt the righteousness of his decision to leave Eggman be when he was reproached by his friends and allies for his choice.[41][42][43] Sonic, however, was convinced that no one could have expected Starline to intervene and stood by his belief that everyone, even Eggman, deserves a second chance.[44][41] During his subsequent meeting with Eggman in Barricade Town, Sonic approached the doctor in all seriousness about why he had to go back to his evil ways as there was nothing wrong with him living a life like "Mr. Tinker". Although Eggman agreed to an extent, Sonic's attempt to convince Eggman to be more like Mr. Tinker failed, as Eggman felt that him bringing "peace and unity to the world through his brilliant guidance" was better, though Sonic knew after years of battling him that that was not true. From this, Sonic was forced to continue to have Eggman as his arch-nemesis due to him refusing to change his ways.[45]
While Sonic and Eggman have collaborated several times in the past, it has only been to deal with a common threat, such as the Deadly Six or Surge the Tenrec.[44][46][47] During the Zombot apocalypse in particular, Sonic would cast aside Eggman's attempts to plant seeds of doubt in his mind by trying to confuse him and convince him that his kindness led to the development of the Metal Virus. Despite this, Sonic declared that he and Eggman would return to being enemies by the end of the conflict.[48]
Miles "Tails" Prower[]
Miles "Tails" Prower is Sonic's best friend and sidekick, as well as his most faithful and loyal friend. Sonic first met Tails on West Side Island where he noticed Tails following him. Though he was not interested in Tails at first, Sonic grew impressed with his tenacity when he kept up with him and let him tag along. When Dr. Robotnik then attacked West Side Island, Sonic joined Tails when the fox followed him into the conflict.[30] In time, Tails proved himself a great ally to Sonic, and after defeating Robotnik, the two had built the foundation for the friendship that would define their future. Eventually, Sonic took Tails under his wing[49] as his sidekick and took upon himself to train him. In time, the fox would become his protégé.[50] Additionally, Sonic would stop bullies from teasing Tails for his twin-tails, which only improved Tails' admiration of him.[51]
The brotherly relationship between Sonic and Tails, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Since meeting each other, Sonic and Tails have been inseparable, their friendship having grown to the point where they have a brotherly relationship. During the Gemerl incident, they are noted to have an "Unbreakable Bond", and they have even been referred to as the "fastest and greatest duo".[52] Also, when Tails was mind-controlled into fighting Sonic during the Wisp incident, the hedgehog never laid a finger on him in refusal to hurt his friend. Sonic himself sees Tails as a cute surrogate/adopted kid brother and looks over him accordingly.[49][51][52][53] However, he also sees Tails as a dependable sidekick and treats him as his equal partner on their adventures,[52] and has even called him "the coolest guy he knows".[10] The fact that Tails can as well move at great speeds by rotating his twin-tails and can fly in the air has helped Sonic many a times when he has found himself in trouble.[52] Additionally, Tails' skills as a mechanic, as well as his intellectual prowess has aided Sonic many times on his adventures.[52] As such, Sonic places an immense amount of trust in Tails, who expands Sonic's range of activities and sometimes lights the way for him to go.[52] Whenever on an adventure, Sonic always asks Tails to come along and will accept his help at any time. That said, however, Sonic's impatience and recklessness will at times make him ignore Tails when he gives advice or information, often when it is most useful, though he is big enough to admit when he should have listened to him.
Sonic cares very much for Tails' well-being. He will not hesitate to threaten those who endanger him and will always make his safety his top priority, regardless of the matters on hand, like when he sent Tails away against his will when the Nega-Wisp Armor attacked them during the Wisp incident. Similarly, after Wave the Swallow mocked Tails at the first World Grand Prix, Sonic was angered by her behavior and exasperatedly defended him. When Tails finds himself in doubt, Sonic is always there to give him moral support. Throughout their adventures, the two have proven themselves a perfect team who can handle nearly anything; both provide strengths to the other's weaknesses (Sonic handles the muscle while Tails handles the smarts) and neither of them would get far without the other's aid. Tails as in particular proven himself Sonic's most reliable ally, always providing him with invaluable help, knowledge, and machines. In turn, Sonic is impressed with Tails' work and considers his technical skills unparalleled, though this faith makes him leave all the tech work to him.[54]
Sonic usually holds absolute faith in Tails' skills, although that faith has been known to waver. When Sonic planned for Dr. Eggman to do the tech work to save the world from the Deadly Six's abuse of the Extractor during the Lost Hex incident, his own frustrations over having caused the mess they were in allegedly made him doubt Tails' skills. This would strain their friendship over time. At the end though, Sonic apologized for doubting Tails, mending their brotherly bond.
Sonic and Tails in Green Hill, from Sonic Channel.
Perhaps the biggest strength of Sonic and Tails' friendship is the united bond their hearts share. Whenever the two are around each other, they both feel as if they can overcome any struggle they may be facing. Also, without even having to say anything to each other, they know inside of themselves what is needed of themselves to be a good partner to the other. As such, it can be speculated that there is something that surpasses even trust between the two of them.[52] The two will continue to run together through numerous adventures,[52] and will remain best friends until the day they die.[55]
The pair have demonstrated near-perfect synchronization in battle whenever paired up and they complement each other with their various abilities, with Tails always being prepared to fly Sonic out of trouble or both combining their Spin Attack to form the Rolling Combo. This and much more makes them a nearly unstoppable team. Also, whenever Tails worries for Sonic's well-being, Sonic is quick to comfort the fox and assure him that he will be fine, even offering Tails to join him "just like old times."[56] Sonic likewise respects Tails enough to listen to his advice and instructions, especially when it comes to his technology.
Amy Rose[]
Sonic with Amy at Twinkle Park, from Sonic Channel.
Amy Rose is one of Sonic's oldest and most loyal friends, and his self-proclaimed girlfriend.[57] Since meeting Sonic, Amy has looked up to him as her hero and been madly in love with him, and her greatest wish is to marry him. Sonic first met Amy during his adventures on Little Planet where he saved her from Metal Sonic and Dr. Robotnik's captivity which made them fast friends.[58] Right from the start though, Sonic has not liked her like a girlfriend or reciprocate her advances.[59] However, this attitude has done nothing to deter Amy.
Since their first meeting, Amy has chased Sonic down wherever he goes, with him seemingly unable to escape her,[60] and has tried to win his heart by any means. The blue hedgehog, however, is rather annoyed by her affection and even disturbed by her over-the-top displays, which makes him treat the pink hedgehog as little more than an annoyance,[61][62] and her cheerful spirit almost always keeps him on her feet.[63] As such, he considers her a near constant pain in his life[64] as well as "a bit of a burden" who slows him down.[65] Whenever Amy tries to show him affection, Sonic gets rather uncomfortable, exasperated or embarrassed and will try to avoid her when she goes overboard, usually by running away or by more rude means. Rejecting the idea of marrying Amy, Sonic would rather go on without aid from Amy at all to avoid making a deal about marrying her; during the Space Colony ARK incident for example, Sonic rejected getting vital intel that Amy had on Shadow, whom Sonic sought payback at, when she asked him for his hand in marriage in exchange. Additionally, Sonic fears Amy's anger; he will become nervous or run away when he thinks he has provoked her, and he often finds himself overwhelmed by her powerful personality.[66] Usually, that leads to Sonic going along with Amy's demands for a date or wishes to come along on his adventures, although he always seize the opportunity to run away from her scot-free when he can.[67] Over the course of the series, Sonic running away from Amy has become a running gag.
Regardless of how much dismay Amy has put Sonic through, he still considers her to be one of his closest friends and a reliable partner he can count on.[68][69][67] It is stated that in his heart he may not dislike her as much as it seems[65][61] and that deep down he might actually have some feelings for her.[70] Weirdly enough, the blue hedgehog is also very shy to admit his true feelings about his friend, always trying to dodge questions about that.[68] During the Dark Gaia incident, Sonic was even stumped that Amy did not recognize him as the Werehog, and when he shortly after saved her from some of Dark Gaia's Minions, he initially chose to run away than face her with his condition. Fortunately, after learning that Sonic was inside the monster form, she claimed to him that he was still the Sonic she loved.[71] Additionally, during the Lost Hex incident, Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Amy and the others had died from the Extractor.
When Amy does show maturity, Sonic's friendship with her becomes much more positive. An example of this is shown just before and during Dodon Pa's Grand Prix, where she very rarely obsesses over him, which in turn makes him more comfortable about being around her, like when she invited him to a picnic, and he agreed.
Overall, Sonic cares about Amy as a good friend and worthy comrade whom he can rely on, and he appreciates her efforts to help him when she is not flirting with him. Their relationship has been described as somewhat subtle in nature. In reality though, Amy's self-paced temper and the untidy reaction that comes from Sonic in these situations is more or less a stable and carefree exchange between the two. Though it also may be due to Amy's spirit, during the adventures and competitions they have been through, a certain bond of trust has grown between Sonic and Amy. In fact, because of the long relationship they have had for some reason, they have gotten a deepened understanding of each other.[67] When Amy is in trouble, Sonic will likewise always be there to help her out should the need arise, though he tends to overlook her when she is caught in the middle of his showdowns with the villains. It may be this kind of charm between the two that the outfield tends to be so concerned about the two. As such, both are looking forward to their successes and future.[67]
Sonic and Amy on an adventure, from Sonic the Hedgehog #2.
Sonic has a good relationship with her, and with most of his friends, she can be subject to his jokes and teasing.[72] As opposed to the past, Sonic is more open to Amy's demeanor which has exhibited more maturity, allowing both to freely converse, especially in a work environment. Together, their minds can seemingly unravel and pinpoint any clues given to them. This has led him to inviting her on more of his adventures, as Sonic knows that they can do well when facing their threats together.[72][73][74] The two have shown their combined wits in a battle setting and have orchestrated efficient synergy.[72]
Metal Sonic[]
Sonic racing Metal Sonic, from Sonic Channel.
Metal Sonic is Sonic's robotic alter ego, created by Dr. Eggman for the sole purpose of destroying him.[75][76] However, even though their appearances are similar, there is a certain difference between the two of them that goes beyond their obvious physical dissimilarities. While Sonic enjoys life freely and lives for adventure, Metal Sonic is obsessed with the one purpose he was made for and will cut off anything not related to that goal. As such, even though they are both super-speedy hedgehogs (albeit with one of them being a robot), their worldviews are completely different.[76]
Metal Sonic is one of Sonic's earliest foes[77] and his first true rival, being able to copy both his speed and power. Both of them share a strong rivalry with each other.[78] Sonic first encountered Metal Sonic on Little Planet where the robot kidnapped Amy Rose, forcing Sonic to defeat him to save Amy, inadvertently turning Metal Sonic from one viewing him as an enemy[79] into a bitter and deadly rival. However, it can be said that Sonic's first victory over Metal Sonic was more than just the beginning of their ongoing conflict, but also a "fated" relationship that would be reduced to "rivalry".[76] Even so, Sonic has never considered Metal Sonic his enemy in the true sense of the word.[31] Sonic in particular affectionally refers to Metal Sonic as "Metal", and though he recognizes him as a formidable opponent, he seems to enjoy their battles as worthy games between rivals.[76]
Since meeting each other, Sonic and Metal Sonic have almost always fought whenever they meet, never once having an instance where their objectives align. In Sonic's opinion, Metal Sonic is the worst creation Dr. Eggman has ever made due to how it always causes trouble for him, and he views Metal Sonic as a very serious threat.[80] Regardless, Sonic always remains confident that he can beat Metal Sonic and considers him a "lame robot copy" which can never match up to the original that is him.[81] Still, this does not keep him from enjoying pitting his skills against his.[31] Despite being determined to not let Metal Sonic win in their clashes though, Sonic does not want to have unfair advantages over Metal Sonic or have his victories over Metal Sonic handed to him by default. As such, Sonic will willingly put all he has on the line if Metal Sonic is willing to do the same, gracefully accept a tie with him if Metal Sonic has earned enough of his own fair share of victories to match his, or even denounce an easy chance at victory if Metal Sonic cannot compete any further.[76]
While Sonic has many rivals, Metal Sonic is special in his own right. As the hedgehog's rival, while the robot is a tremendously powerful combatant, it cannot be denied that a large proportion of his skills are committed to speed competitions, as he was designed to defeat Sonic by outmatching his speed. As such, Metal Sonic's speed capabilities make him an outstanding and strong rival to Sonic.[76][82]
Over time, Sonic and Metal Sonic have had countless fights, with the former always managing to either beat or tie with the latter in the end, though not without cutting it close on most occasions. However, the hedgehog's triumphs over the robot have only increased the latter's hatred for him and endowed him with an unhealthy obsession to surpass and defeat him.[76] At one point, Metal Sonic's hatred and obsession for Sonic pushed him over the brink, making him usurp control of the Eggman Empire to build a robot kingdom with the goal of killing his organic counterpart. He even adopted the warped belief that the hedgehog was his copy and that he was the real Sonic.
Since Metal Sonic is a machine, Sonic cannot tell what his robot double is thinking. Sometimes, however, the hedgehog can feel the robot's will, his excitement, and his iron-clad determination to win. Even from a distance in the middle of a race, Sonic can occasionally feel Metal Sonic's determination, like a burning sensation. Even when knowing that and racing him with a serious attitude though, Sonic cannot help but get excited about competing against Metal Sonic like this while pushing himself further to overcome him. Also, despite them being enemies/rivals, Sonic still have some concerns for Metal Sonic, as he is willing to try and warn the robot for the latter's own safety when he is pushing his body to the point of self-destruction. Even more so, he cannot help but feel a strange sense of relief when Metal Sonic survives his own reckless attempts to defeat him.[76]
While Sonic has always managed to survive his clashes with Metal Sonic, he rarely condemns him for his villainous actions in the aftermath. Instead, he always gets a satisfaction from the challenges his rival provides him with and will promise his robot double that he will await any future rematch between them.[76][83]
Sonic wanted something more from Metal Sonic: to become a free person and not the obedient tool of Eggman or a slave to their rivalry. This would prompt Sonic to have Metal Sonic's repaired and let him go free after offering him a truce despite accepting that they could never be friends and that he would be content if they never saw each other again. Even when Metal Sonic rejected his truce, Sonic let him go and respected his decision.[84]
During the Zombot apocalypse, Sonic was disappointed to find Metal Sonic on Eggman's side once more. He tried to remind him of Gemerl and Omega, who were able to break away from Eggman and start living their own lives, but was reminded by Eggman that Metal Sonic would always be an enemy to Sonic, especially after his latest defeat.[48]
Knuckles the Echidna[]
Knuckles the Echidna is one of Sonic's greatest rivals and best friends.[60] They have known each other for a long time, but their relationship is somewhat complicated, the two of them having been summed up as "best frenemies."[85] When Sonic first met Knuckles, they two of them had a shocking and dreadful encounter,[86] with Knuckles trying to keep Sonic from stopping the Death Egg's re-launch after being deceived by Dr. Robotnik. As such, they started off as adversaries. However, when the echidna discovered that Robotnik had tricked him, the two of them joined forces to keep Robotnik and his robots from stealing the Master Emerald, and they departed on good terms.
Sonic having a hard time around Knuckles, from Sonic Advance 3.
Because of their first impressions of each other and their personalities and competing feelings, Sonic and Knuckles did not start out as "good friends".[86] In fact, Sonic and Knuckles are much like oil and water. While Sonic exemplifies the wind and is laid-back, cool and free, Knuckles exemplifies the mountain and is stern, serious and unmovable,[86][87] which cause them to argue a lot. They share a competitive rivalry and often end up fighting when clashing, although it has become less serious in recent times, being now more of a form of slapstick between the two.[86] With Sonic's speed equaling Knuckles' strength in every way, their fights are anything between climactic to just plain funny.
Sonic always welcomes a challenge from Knuckles. He also enjoys poking fun at Knuckles whenever he can (usually when Knuckles is serious or insightful) and will even deliberately try getting him angry so he can get a reaction out of him. From Sonic's point of view, their relationship tends to work out with him always having to bail Knuckles out of trouble.[86] On a personal level however, Sonic also respects Knuckles for his dedication, although it also makes him want to poke fun at him even more.[86]
Due to his lack of social abilities in the past, Knuckles used to fall for Dr. Eggman's deceiving very often, which, in turn, would be the cause of most of his confrontations with Sonic allowing Sonic to mock Knuckles often, although as time passed, the echidna has generally become more aware of Eggman's plans and has stopped believing his claims regarding Sonic. Whenever Sonic discovers Eggman has tricked Knuckles, he tends to chide him by calling him "Knuckle-head," which Knuckles does not take too well, though they always make peace with each other at the end of the day.
Sonic and Knuckles, from Sonic Adventure.
Despite their differences, after having several adventures together since meeting each other, Sonic and Knuckles' relationship have improved, and they have always rushed to each other's aid when they are in a pinch.[86] The two of them are connected by a hot-blooded friendship[88] and while they may exchange quips and complain to each other, they are in perfect harmony when it comes time to act.[86] Small details aside, they both know what is really important. In fact, when it all comes down to it, Knuckles can be considered Sonic's best friend next to Tails. It can even be argued that the two of them are as close to each other as Sonic and Tails are, as the nature of their rivalry/friendship lets them have a relationship that does not require any restraint.[86] Also, according to Tails, Sonic and Knuckles are "funny" together.
While Sonic does not hold back on Knuckles' shortcomings, the two of them deeply acknowledge each other.[88] Nonetheless, Sonic is still somewhat reluctant to admit when Knuckles is right and he was wrong.[89] While Knuckles at times rebuts his help and claims he could do better, Sonic just rolls with it and is merely glad to help him. They are also great and loyal teammates. In addition to Knuckles being a vital part of Sonic's team, the two of them have been called "Fighting Buddies" during the Gemerl incident. Noticeably, when they do manage to work together, Sonic and Knuckles form an unstoppable team. For better or worse, Sonic will also be there to give Knuckles needed, if not harsh, consoling whenever he is in doubt. Additionally, during the Lost Hex incident, Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Knuckles and the others had died due to the Extractor.
Sonic and Knuckles mocking Rough and Tumble, from Sonic the Hedgehog #3.
Even with Knuckles, the two are no stranger to butting heads over a disagreement at worst, or partaking in banter with each other at best. Due to their rivalry, they tend to occasionally try and outdo each other.[90] Despite this, the two put a lot of trust in one another's abilities and work near perfectly to get the job done.[91] Sonic also tends to be amuse by Knuckles' excessive seriousness when he does not catch onto a comical situations.
Shadow the Hedgehog[]
Sonic and Shadow with several Chao, from Sonic Adventure 2.
Shadow the Hedgehog is Sonic's arch-rival. They look almost identical (to the extent that many initially got them confused), and they can match each other in speed, agility, and abilities,[92][93] including Chaos Control. The two of them first met each other as enemies, with Sonic holding a grudge at Shadow for getting him into trouble with GUN, but they put aside their differences to team up and save the world from Gerald Robotnik's doomsday plans. Since then, they have been both lethal adversaries and comrades.[94]
The only similarity Sonic and Shadow share is their silhouette, as their personalities and tendencies are completely different.[95] In fact, Shadow is one of the most formidable opponents to Sonic in every way[95] and the antithesis to all that Sonic stands for. As such, since they first met, they have fought, argued, and even had outright death matches. Despite this, Sonic is never out to take Shadow's life and does not consider him an enemy in the true sense of the word.[31] In contrast, Shadow's cold-hearted nature and willingness to use any means necessary to achieve his goals has a dangerous purity to it that sometimes makes him an enemy of Sonic.[95] Their moral differences are as far apart as black and white as well, always causing the two of them to clash. Sonic has a joyful, free-spirited attitude that looks for fun adventures, while Shadow is a brooding loner with a merciless and excessively violent edge. Sonic has few limitations on his goals and will do anything to help save the world, but Shadow will stop at nothing to get what he wants, with little concern for who or what it affects. Another sharp contrast between them is that Sonic lives freely as he wishes without thinking about the pain of the past, while Shadow has let himself be haunted by his own painful experiences.[95] Nevertheless, Sonic does not care about their clashing world views and they always see their conflicting differences as yet another reason to fight each other.
Both Sonic and Shadow share a strong rivalry. When they first met, Sonic accused Shadow of copying him, with Shadow maintaining a mutual belief regarding Sonic. This feeling is still present in both of them because each thinks he is better than the other. Regardless, their rivalry has developed over time and is now much more friendly than before,[96] yet still fiercely intense.
Sonic fighting Shadow, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
Sonic has acknowledged Shadow is a very strong rival.[82] As shown in all their clashes, they are each other's equal,[97] with both sides neither lacking in any category that separates them from skill in their respective prowess: while Sonic is becoming faster and more honed than Shadow, Shadow is becoming stronger and more destructive than Sonic, which has only increased the intensity of their rivalry. They have an unshakable need to showcase their growth and improvement for every encounter they have, and anything considered competitive is suitable for their rivalry, though Sonic usually remains more casual about it than Shadow and enjoys pitting his skills against his.[31]
Despite their differences, Sonic and Shadow share a mutual respect for each other's abilities,[98] though it did not start out like that. In fact, over the course of their first encounters during the Space Colony ARK incident, they collided with each other several times, each with a fierce opposition to the other, as they saw each other as a rival who might be more than an equal. However, they eventually reached the internal conclusion where they mutually recognized each other’s abilities (although they would never admit that to each other).[95] Even so, Sonic himself has personally acknowledged Shadow's capabilities,[99] even admitting that Shadow is only one who would have a chance against him in a race,[100] and after Shadow sacrificed himself to save the world at the end of the Space Colony ARK incident, he recognized him as a brave and heroic hedgehog.[101] Sonic also appears to hold faith in Shadow's sense of right and wrong to a certain extent as seen in some of the scenarios of during the Black Arms incident where he would show disbelief and confusion about Shadow siding with the Black Arms,[102][103] even admitting in one scenario that he did not believe Shadow had it in him for his selfish acts.[104] At the same time though, Sonic can be surprised by how Shadow, for all his cold-heartedness, is willing to secretly fight for world peace, although he knows that Shadow is not willing to let his guard down when questioned about it.[95] Regardless of their disagreements, they are willing to put their differences aside for the greater good, and together they are an unbeatable team.
Sonic and Shadow in Mission Street, from Sonic Channel.
If there is one thing that can be said about Sonic and Shadow, it is that they are rare ones who can get up close and personal with each other. Because of the high performance of both Sonic and Shadow in terms of their physical abilities and their thoughts, there are not many who can keep up with them. Also, there are fewer still of the ones who, despite their rejection, are able to persist, to offer opinions, to meddle, or to stand in their way and try to stop each other like those two can. In fact, Sonic is perhaps the only person who can get so up close and personal with Shadow as he can and say something to him that reaches his heart (though it often does not). In a sense, Sonic's kind of presence is troublesome to Shadow, but it is also one of the most important ones. Regardless of much of an impact they each have on each other, the two of them both share the philosophy of following their hearts' desires, which makes them colliding with each other, crossing paths with each other, and sometimes dividing into ally and enemy.[95]
Since then, Sonic has forgiven Shadow and tries to be friendly and open towards him. In contrast, Shadow remains closed off and deaf to most of what Sonic says. Regardless, the two of them have gradually become respectable comrades. Nonetheless, Sonic and Shadow can easily enter arguments with each other over minor differences and this can result in them fighting each other. Sonic does find slight joy in their competitive nature with each other while Shadow finds it annoying if anything.[44][41] Regardless, Sonic still appreciates Shadow's help, especially when he gets outside his comfort zone.[105][41]
Rouge the Bat[]
Sonic giving Shadow's Limiter Ring to Rouge to comfort her after his supposed death, from Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic and Rouge the Bat do not seem to have any dislike for each other, despite the latter having antagonized Sonic's friends, notably Knuckles, on various occasions. In fact, they appear to be on good terms. They were initially enemies when they first met (though they did not interact until much later), mainly because Rouge was working with Shadow and Dr. Eggman, but they became allies towards the end in order to save earth. Also, after Shadow's supposed death after defeating the Finalhazard, Sonic comforted Rouge by giving her Shadow's Limiter Ring, showing that he had come to care about Rouge's feelings.
Even when antagonized by Rouge herself, Sonic has yet to hold anything against her. Most noticeably, during the Emerl incident, Rouge challenged him to a battle; if she won, he would have to get her gems and work for her. Although Sonic managed to win, he did not hold any grudge against her as seen later on. Later, Sonic even let Emerl say hello to Rouge, which suggests Sonic somehow trusts her. However, even Sonic noted during the Wisp incident that she is a shady character, suggesting that he knows he has to be careful around Rouge due to her mercenary nature.
At his birthday party, Rouge was shown to be one of the attendees. Sonic likewise treated her like all of his other friends, which shows a friendly relationship between them. Additionally, Rouge would return this friendship by showing up to motivate Sonic to defeat the Time Eater during the final battle.
Although they do get along with each other quite well, they still have been on opposing sides on a few occasions, like during the Neo Metal Sonic incident when Team Sonic and Team Dark fought in Lost Jungle, and during the Emerl incident when she kidnapped Emerl to train him to be a thief. He also told her that if she did something to Emerl, he would not let her off easily. Also, when Rouge was introduced to Emerl, she gave them an idea to help Emerl, but Sonic refused, calling her "a thief". Whether this means their friendship has grown since then or that Sonic just does not trust her completely is yet to be seen. While there is technically no hostility between the two, Sonic, along with Tails and Knuckles, displayed some noticeable disgust towards Rouge's selfishness during the second World Grand Prix where she and Shadow held no empathy for their teammate E-10000B, and exerted him past his limits in order to get the cash prize.
Overall, Sonic sees Rouge as a "dependable suspect", though the "suspect" part never bugs him as he deems it to be part of the "thrilling appeal" of Rouge. This means that Sonic can be confident about the accuracy of the information Rouge brings to him and her ability to search for it at all times. However, she often hides more important information or the real purpose of giving him the information from him, so he must always be on his guard around her, or otherwise, she will take advantage of him.[106] When Sonic does find himself duped and usurped by Rouge, he is understandably miffed about it, and will therefore make sure that he gets the last laugh. Nonetheless, he is not willing compete with her over something as a Chaos Emerald, which does not belong to anyone in particular, when the world is not in immediate danger, showing a respect for Rouge's desire for jewels.[107]
Sonic and Rouge at Eggmanland, from Sonic Channel; August.
Most of the time, the conversations between Sonic and Rouge are often "probing", camouflaged by jokes, but Sonic loves to joke and talk lightly, while Rouge is a sarcastic person. Still, both Sonic and Rouge enjoy these conversations that play out their "good-natured" rivalry, and can think of each other as people they can rely on in times of need, with appropriate levels of trust and caution. Rouge's presence in Sonic's life brings many new developments to the adventures he goes through.[106]
Overall, Sonic has a professional relationship with her. While they can work well together in combat, Sonic does not usually expect Rouge to contribute to efforts that means saving the world of the goodness of her heart. Regardless, he appreciates her help, even if she does so for her own benefit.[108]
Cream the Rabbit[]
Cream and Cheese with Sonic, from Sonic Rush.
Cream the Rabbit is basically like a younger sister to Sonic.[109] Cream similarly looks up to Sonic like an older brother.[110] Sonic first met Cream and her Chao companion Cheese during the incident where Dr. Eggman kidnapped the pair, thus leaving it to Sonic to rescue them. After saving the pair, Sonic was amazed by Cream's politeness. Afterward, Sonic ran off to settle the score with Eggman, only for Cream to come along in order to save her mother. Towards the end of this adventure, where Eggman kidnapped Vanilla in front of Cream, Sonic's resolve to stop Eggman was strengthened upon seeing Cream weep over the loss of her mother, prompting Sonic to go Super Sonic and save the day, much to Cream's eternal gratitude.
Because their first meeting was so brief, there was no deeper interaction between Sonic and Cream. However, it seemed that the small and polite Cream left an impression on him.[110] Since then, they have teamed up on a number of adventures, with Cream proving to be an asset to Sonic many times. Even so, Sonic is still concerned with Cream's safety and is well aware that her young age makes her less experienced and more vulnerable than his other companions.[110] For example, when they met during the Gemerl incident, Sonic mainly took Cream with him on his adventure because she was not safe unchaperoned.[111] Sonic thus actively tries not to involve Cream in some of his more dangerous adventures, even when she follows him around trying to convince him to let her tag along.[110]
When interacting with each other, Sonic never raises his voice in front of Cream. Instead, he always talks calmly and gently on the same level as her while using a lot of encouraging gestures.[110] During the Time Eater incident for example, Sonic encouraged her bravery while she was turned to stone by the Time Eater with a thumbs up and a smile. However, he sometimes has trouble finding the right words when needing to tell Cream that she is too young to go on some of his more dangerous adventures, as he knows Cream does not enjoy being treated like a little kid. Even so, Sonic recognizes Cream's thirst for adventure and desire to get involved in the same experiences as him. Sonic is similarly willing to offer Cream words of encouragement when she feels down. In order to make her understand what the best adventures for her mean, Sonic has also taught Cream that being on an adventure means being both kind and strong. This has helped Cream understand that by just showing kindness towards others while Sonic supplies the muscle, she can still have the best adventures with Sonic without having to endanger herself.[110]
During their adventures together, Sonic has shown that Cream can rely on him like an older brother to keep her safe and make everything turn out well. Even Sonic cannot stop himself from sometimes petting Cream and feeling the need to protect her like he actually was her older brother.[110]
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Sonic praising Cream, from Sonic the Hedgehog #20.
Over the course of the Zombot apocalypse, Sonic would try to lift Cream's spirits.[42] Eventually though, he had to painfully watch as Cream's hope diminished as the Metal Virus pandemic unfolded. He was especially affected when Cream greeted him quite coldly after her mother fell victim to the Zombots, and was speechless when Amy told him what had happened.[112]
E-123 Omega[]
Despite their limited interactions, Sonic considers E-123 Omega a friend. However, much to Sonic's frustration, Omega does not reciprocate this viewpoint. He also does not support Omega's brutality, as he is willing to destroy even his own friends if they are turned into Eggman robots. Despite this, Sonic still showed concern when Omega was overwhelmed by Zombots and later freed him when he had been hard-wired into one of Eggman's mechas.[41][42][113] He also had no qualms about helping find parts for Omega when the latter needed to be rebuilt.[74]
Team Chaotix[]
Sonic and Team Chaotix, from the Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors.
Team Chaotix is a group of detectives for hire and another faction of Sonic's trusted friends and allies. They are also the only detectives he knows.[114] Sonic first met Team Chaotix during the climax of the Neo Metal Sonic incident. There, the group agreed to back Sonic and his team up by occupying Metal Sonic while Sonic and his team prepared to take him down with the Chaos Emeralds. Since then, Sonic and Team Chaotix have been on good terms, with the team even coming to attend Sonic's birthday party during the Time Eater incident, which seems to hint that they are close friends. When it comes to trusting Team Chaotix's detective work though, Sonic has his doubts about their capabilities and does not necessarily think highly about them in that field,[115] having once noted that following a lead from Team Chaotix was a "dumb idea."[116] Nonetheless, Sonic seems to trust Team Chaotix to be ready for action when he is. Also, while he may get confused by how this strange group of people manage to stick together, he does not really dislike the bonds they share.[114]
Sonic has unique relationships with each of Team Chaotix's members. In regards to Vector the Crocodile, Sonic keeps a casual friendship with him. Having earned Vector's recognition,[117] the two of them hang out from time to time as friends and they do not shy away from making fun of one another in a relaxed manner.[114] Sonic in particular likes poking fun at Vector for his shortcomings, including his agency's almost perpetual work drought and his big mouth (figuratively and literally).[117][118] Vector also seems to respect and relate to Sonic's free-spirited nature, which make them hit it off well.[114] Occasionally though, their big egos have made them clash.[118] Sonic can likewise get caught unprepared by Vector's positive attitude and proclamations of professionalism, especially when he relies on him to verify them, although he is supportive enough to not directly disagree with Vector's claims.[114] When they work together, Sonic has also been known to have issues with Vector’s messy and outlandish investigation skills.[114] Despite this, Sonic can rely on Vector when the situation calls for it, like when Vector helped him by giving him the support needed to take down the Time Eater.[119] He has also been surprised and even impressed by Vector's kind-heartedness, keen intellect, and trust. Notably, Sonic is able to look through Vector's goofy façade and is willing to put his faith in him when he recognizes that there is defined method in his otherwise unconventional methods. Also, at the end of the day, they are willing to acknowledge each other for being more than meets the eye.[114]
In regards to Espio the Chameleon, Sonic has a bit more respect for him than Vector, taking the warnings he gives him quite seriously.[120] However, he does not hold his profession as a detective in high regards, as he playfully thinks that he is just "playing" detective.[115] Nonetheless, Sonic appreciates Espio's recognition of his skills, and has even managed to earn the straight-laced chameleon's respect.[121] Espio even once offered Sonic to join him on the path of ninjutsu, although Sonic declined, thinking this path was "a bit too narrow" for him.[121] Sonic similarly recognizes Espio's militaristic drive to improve himself, although being the easy-going person he is, it makes him advise Espio to not push himself too hard.[122] Also, while the two of them have been on opposite sides once, Sonic can rely on Espio when the situation calls for it, like when Espio helped him by giving him the support needed to take down the Time Eater.[119]
Charmy Bee is the youngest member of Team Chaotix, and also the one Sonic arguably has the simplest relationship with. Sonic in particular has earned both Charmy's respect and admiration with his skills and speed, causing Charmy to look up to him and praise him with child-like enthusiasm.[123] Sonic is also amazed by Charmy, although not so much by his personality or skills, but rather by how surprisingly scatterbrained and carefree the young bee can be, even when on a serious job with his colleagues.[124][125] He is likewise confused and puzzled by Charmy's mindset and overall behavior.[126] Regardless, Sonic can rely on Charmy when the situation calls for it, like when Charmy helped him by giving him the support needed to take down the Time Eater.[119]
Blaze the Cat[]
Sonic and Blaze in Coral Cave, from Sonic Channel.
Blaze the Cat is one of Sonic's friends and a valuable ally of his. However, they did not get off on the right foot. When they first met during the Sol Emerald incident, the mysterious attitude that Blaze showed Sonic when their paths first crossed made Sonic concerned that she had a part in Eggman Nega's latest scheme.[127] After learning that Blaze was opposing Eggman Nega as well and trying to resolve the current crisis, albeit alone, however, Sonic became more friendly towards her and tried to encourage her to seek aid, only to be rejected.[128] Sensing some oddness in Blaze's response, Sonic kept following Blaze. However, Blaze's refusal to let Sonic get entangled in her affairs eventually let to Blaze trying to make Sonic leave by force. After their fight however, Sonic had come to understand that Blaze had had a rough past and encouraged her to not assume too much responsibility and be true to herself. This advice helped Blaze realize that she could allow herself to rely on others if she let her guard down.[129] The two of them became real friends afterwards[129] and would subsequently help each other resolve the crisis brought on by Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega. Since then, Sonic and Blaze have steadily become better friends and allies.
Super Sonic and Burning Blaze shaking hands, from Sonic Rush.
Sonic, especially during their first adventure together, found Blaze way too tense and harsh after hearing her threats of using lethal force to stop Eggman Nega,[130][131] as well as a bit overzealous.[129] However, he mellowed out about his opinions of her as he came to understand Blaze's rough past.[129] In addition, after they became friends, Sonic would come to establish a firm belief in Blaze, insisting that believing in a friend is a part of friendship as well.[132] Over time, Sonic and Blaze have come to share a great deal of mutual respect and trust. This became evident when Sonic entrusted her to save Cream, while Blaze trusted him to face Eggman Nega on her behalf. Also, like Blaze respects Sonic and his skills, Sonic has acknowledged Blaze's.[129] Also, whenever Blaze's emotions get the better of her, Sonic will be there to remind her of what is important and to stay cool.[133] They have also displayed an occasional custom where they shake hands when they depart, signifying their growing friendship and the promise to meet once more.
Sonic and Blaze are alike in many ways, having similar skills and self-assumed duties. On the other hand, they possess very different backstories and contrasting traits, the most obvious of them being Sonic and Blaze's "free" and "stoic" personalities:[134] Sonic is inwardly free and adventurous, yet outwardly level-headed and cool, whereas Blaze is outwardly stoic and blunt, yet inwardly highly emotional. When it comes down to it, Sonic's way of life is vastly different from Blaze's. However, Sonic's way of living life like an adventure also means that there is no enjoyment to be found in it if one does not follow their own rules, which demands a strong and flexible mind; in other words, it does not just mean being lax. It is thanks to this perspective that Blaze has been able to achieve some of the results that are nothing short of admirable and have brought smiles to many faces. As such, Blaze respects Sonic's way of life to a certain extent, because he has a different perspective and approach, but also produces results that overlap with the direction she is aiming for.[134]
Sonic is responsible for many changes in Blaze's outlook on life; their time together has enabled Blaze to understand the meaning of friendship which ultimately let her to discovering the true power of the Sol Emeralds and how to use them,[135][136] and his advices have made Blaze come to understand that her pyrokinetic powers were not the curse she made them out to be.[137]
As far as his present-day relationship with Blaze goes, Sonic has been shown to welcome Blaze's distant and noble earnestness that does not let her get up close and personal with people easily. Sonic recognizes as well that while there has been a change in Blaze's heart since their first adventure together, which he has happily welcomed, he knows that the roots in Blaze's nature still makes her shy and withdrawn.[138] Also, because of her sense of responsibility, Blaze tends to push herself to solve things on her own, but Sonic does not stop her from doing so any more than necessary. This may be due to how Sonic respects Blaze's freedom to do what she wants. However, he also seems to respect her personal principles of doing the best she can with pride in the position she is in, which he does not have. It is because of Blaze's endearing trails that Sonic is able to trust and cooperate with her when the time comes.[134] They are also shown to be great partners in combat, displaying a brilliant coordination that makes it hard to believe that they do not see each other often.[138]
Additionally, the situation of living in different dimensions also affects Sonic's relationship with Blaze. Fundamentally, since they both live in different worlds, it is for the best that they take care of their own world. While they respect and honor that, they also cooperate with each other in times of real trouble. This is a difficult balance to achieve, but so far it seems to have been adjusted to some extent by the guidance of the Chaos Emeralds and Sol Emeralds. And the fact that Sonic and Blaze are the ones who are responsible for this is another interesting aspect of their relationship.[134]
Sonic and Blaze cooperate, from Sonic the Hedgehog #63.
In addition, they seem to coordinate with each other well in combat.[139] Sonic also enjoys seeing Blaze and willingly invites her to spend some free time together him and their friends.[139][113] When Blaze later traveled to Sonic's world as part of her vacation, Sonic was glad to see her and invited her to join him, Amy, and Cream in their tea party.[140] He would also express his appreciation to her when she came to his aid in Eggperial City.[141]
Silver the Hedgehog[]
Sonic and Silver racing each other, from Sonic Rivals.
Silver the Hedgehog is a good friend and friendly rival of Sonic's. They originally met during the Solaris incident, where Silver started out as a lethal enemy to Sonic, as Silver believed (at the time) that killing Sonic would prevent the event that would devastate his era.[142] Even with Silver seeking his death though, Sonic was far more lenient towards Silver, a prime example of this being Sonic checking up on Silver to see if he was okay after beating him in their first fight. However, letting his guard down around Silver would result in Sonic putting his life at risk.[143] Even so, Sonic did not seem to carry a grudge at Silver for his attempts at his life; after Silver appeared to help Sonic save Elise from Dr. Eggman and explained that "circumstances have changed", Sonic quickly teamed up with Silver with a smile on his lips, and proceeded to work together with him. Towards the end, Sonic would as well impress Silver with his faith in him and willingness to help save his era as well. At that point, Sonic appreciated Silver for everything he had done for him.[144] Due to a time paradox pulled off by Sonic and Elise however, Sonic and Silver's first encounter was erased from history, causing them to forget their friendship.[145]
Sonic and Silver eventually met again during the Onyx Island incident. In this encounter, Sonic was annoyed by Silver's impatient and pushy attitude, but nonetheless gladly welcomed the challenge he gave him when they competed to get to Eggman Nega first.[146][147] He would occasionally even tease Silver with clues he had been missing.[148] In the end though, the two of them put their differences aside and worked together to stop Eggman Nega's master plan. When they later met again during the Ifrit incident, Sonic had become more tolerant of Silver's attitude, as demonstrated by how Sonic casually greeted Silver in spite of the latter's impatience, while retaining his competitiveness towards Silver.[149] When not competing with each other though, Sonic and Silver are much more relaxed towards each other; when they met during the Wisp incident, Sonic and Silver were able to maintain a friendly and positive-minded conversation,[150] and Silver was even willing to offer Sonic his help with the current crisis.[151]
Nowadays, Sonic and Silver are very friendly towards each other. Sonic in particular has gotten Silver's respect and unwavering support to rely on; during Sonic's final showdown with the Time Eater, Silver came to Sonic's aid by giving him the support needed to take down said monster.[119] Regardless, they still retain a friendly rivalry; during the Time Eater incident in particular, whenever Sonic would challenge him to a fight, Silver would note that their showdown was going to be a fun activity.[154]
Sonic and Silver in Kingdom Valley, from Sonic Channel.
In regards to what kind of person Silver is to Sonic, there is no doubt that Sonic values Silver's character because of his abilities and his positive mental attitude. To put it in another way, one could say that Silver is a reliable person who has something that Sonic does not. This "something" is namely Silver's tendency to deal with things too head-on because of the strength of his feelings and how he usually takes everything upon himself, unlike Sonic who is always calm and cool and free to act as he pleases. However, Sonic recognizes the appeal of the qualities Silver has as they are an aspect of his purity and endearing virtues. Also, while they have not had many adventures where the two of them spend a lot of time together, when they do team up, they are good buddies who can make up for each other's shortcomings.[145]
While Silver's awkwardness at times clashes with Sonic's more level-headed and cool-headed demeanor, which Sonic often uses to tease Silver, they are nonetheless faithful allies who put a lot of trust in one another and rely on each other. They are also well coordinated in combat.[155] During the Metal Virus plague, it was with Silver's help that Sonic was able to avoid becoming a Zombot and save the world.[156]
Emerl[]
Emerl was another one of Sonic's best friends, though their relationship did not last long. The hedgehog was the first one to establish a Link with the robot, and was the one to come up with the name "Emerl".[157] Throughout the incident in which the Gizoid was involved, Sonic would make several attempts to protect his new friend from the clutches of Dr. Eggman, who sought him to conquer the world, in addition to other opportunists who wanted to exploit Emerl to their advantage; even willing to go to extreme lengths to save the Gizoid from danger.
Despite Emerl growing wiser and smarter over time, he would still be close to Sonic. Addtionally, the robot appeared to have inherited the hedgehog's boastful and impulsive, but kind personality.[158][159] After the Gizoid's encounters with Shadow, Sonic quit his position as his guardian and wanted him to live his life to his fullest.[160] Tragically, however, the robot's merciful character was what led to Eggman setting in motion the events that led to the Gizoid's destruction at the Death Egg. This forced Sonic to go to the doctor's spaceship himself and defeat the rogue robot, who now sought to use the Final Egg Blaster to destroy the earth. In the aftermath, the hedgehog witnessed Emerl's destruction, even attempting to convince him to go back to his world with him and his friends.[161] Soon after, he comforted a saddened Cream and assured his companions that they would meet the Gizoid again in the future.[162]
Jet the Hawk[]
Sonic and Jet, from Sonic Riders.
Sonic has been rivals with Jet the Hawk since they first met, and their dynamic relationship is based on their competitive nature and distinct respect for one another. The main difference in personality between the two, however, is that they both have giant egos which are portrayed in different ways. The hedgehog's ego comes from his positive attitude and belief that he can do anything whereas the hawk's comes from thinking he is better than everyone. This causes their personalities to clash.
In their first meeting, Sonic lost to Jet in an Extreme Gear chase, but rather than being upset, the hedgehog eagerly recognized him as a worthy new rival. Early on though, his rivalry with the hawk was rather one-sided, and the latter would often anger him with his constant mockery of him. Nevertheless, Sonic recognized Jet's skills as an Extreme Gear rider and kept a professional, yet competitive, attitude around him. Eventually, the hedgehog settled his own dispute with the hawk after he beat him in a race. Soon after, they would establish a more friendly relationship based on mutual respect, and promised each other to compete again later, though they still remain firm rivals.
Despite their rivalry, Sonic and Jet are willing to put aside their differences when a greater threat is present. In fact, they have teamed up on a few occasions.
Since defeating Jet, Sonic has kept a more relaxed and tolerant attitude towards him, taking his insults and rash determination to beat him in stride. Nevertheless, their rivalry remains as strong as ever, and the hedgehog will gladly, if given the right opportunity, race him for fun. However, even when determined to beat the hawk, Sonic does not wish to have any unfair advantages, and will give him the chance to race him at his best. Despite how many times they face each other, their rivalry has seemingly no end in sight, although Sonic always looks forward to his next rematch with Jet.
Though Sonic knows that Jet is a thief, he does not consider him an enemy in the truest sense of the world and still holds a level of respect for him, trusting him enough to work alongside him when a greater threat poses a challenge. Jet's egotism and superiority complex cause him to see Sonic as more of a "goodie-goodie" whom he would rather only help if he knows he will be rewarded. Despite this, Jet also holds a certain level of respect for Sonic, enough to trust him to save the world.[43][163] Sonic is also the only one who has been able to convince Jet to help others, although namely by playing to his ego.[43]
Princess Elise[]
Sonic and Elise laughing together, from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
Sonic and Princess Elise the Third had a very close relationship with each other, and they shared a strong bond. Mephiles was aware of this, and decided to take advantage of it, so he killed Sonic which caused Elise to cry, which freed Iblis. Elise later revived Sonic with the Chaos Emeralds, kissing him as he awakens as Super Sonic. Sonic was very grateful towards Elise, thanking her with a hug. After the defeat of Solaris, Sonic and Elise found Solaris in its frail, core form. She theorized that by putting out the flame now, Solaris would have never existed, which would make it so that she would never have met Sonic. Elise nearly broke down and declared that she did not care what happened to the world, but Sonic simply reminded her to smile, convincing her to be brave and blow out Solaris. This event instantly resulted in a time reboot. In the aftermath, Sonic watched the Festival of the Sun in the distance as Elise sensed something familiar about his presence.
Marine the Raccoon[]
Sonic and Marine running together, from Sonic Rush Adventure.
Marine the Raccoon is a good friend of Sonic from the Sol Dimension, as they quickly befriended each other soon after meeting. When making herself captain, Marine declared Sonic one of her assistants despite Sonic never agreeing to it. Sonic was likewise genuinely annoyed by Marine's antics, her bossy behavior, and the way she insisted that he followed her orders. Though Marine would get jealous at Sonic for tackling their more dangerous enemies, she admires his skills and marked him as her "best pupil" and deputy captain.[164] Despite this, Sonic was willing to endure it, as he often noted how "hopeless" a case Marine was.
When Marine learned that Sonic thought of her as a nuisance, she felt betrayed and called him stupid. They later made up though when Marine stopped bossing Sonic around. When Sonic later departed Marine's home with Tails, Marine earned his respect with a newfound sense of maturity and told him how he and Tails were the best friend ever.[165] Though she cried at Sonic's departure, she vowed to meet him and Tails again no matter the boundaries.
Shahra[]
Sonic and Shahra as they part ways, from Sonic and the Secret Rings.
When Sonic first met Shahra, she asked for his help so that he could save her world from the Erazor Djinn. While Sonic agreed to help, he could only go into Shahra's world on one condition; he had to wear a ring and have her serve as his wish granter. Although Shahra was bound to treat Sonic as his master from then on and would refer to him "Master" on several occasions after that, Sonic would feel uncomfortable about this title and insist that she referred to him by his real name.
Like his other allies, Sonic would go to great lengths to keep Shahra safe. This led him to take the shot from Erazor Djinn's Flame of Judgment curse when he tried to cast it on Shahra. With the curse slowly burning away Sonic's life force, Shahra regretted getting Sonic involved in her world's affairs. Not wanting Shahra to feel sad, Sonic promised her with a pinky swear that he would have her smiling at the end of this adventure, not as her master but as a friend.
Throughout their adventures, Sonic would often annoy Shahra with his reckless behavior and easy-going attitude. Nevertheless, they were never apart from one another, and Sonic often received helpful advice from Shahra. Also, while Sonic was curious about Shahra's relationship with the Erazor Djinn, he respected Shahra's privacy enough to not press her for details when she was reluctant to reveal it. Regardless, towards the end of their adventure, the two of them had built up a relationship of great trust, enough for Shahra to tell Sonic about her own wish: for the Arabian Nights to go back to the way they were.
When the time came to face Erazor, Sonic, much to his shock, saw Shahra force herself to obey Erazor. Refusing to let Shahra go through with this and let her wish be in vain, Sonic commanded her, as her master for the first time, to do what she truly thought was right. This caused Shahra to faint. When Shahra later took a lethal blow from Erazor to protect Sonic, Sonic assured her in her final moments that he held no ill will against her for bringing him into this mess in spite of what she thought herself. Later, Sonic forced Erazor to revive Shahra with the first of the three wishes he was forced to grant him, hinting that he prioritized Shahra before anything else. After then sealing Erazor away, which made Shahra cry, Sonic wished for a mountain of handkerchiefs so she could cry for as long as she needed to.
Erazor Djinn[]
Sonic has been enemies with the Erazor Djinn ever since he found out that the Djinn had been erasing the pages of the Arabian Nights. Being against any form of evil, Sonic tried to stop him from carrying out his ambitions.
When meeting him, Sonic casually treated Erazor like any other power-hungry despot he had faced by showing no fear of him and teasing him with his carefree banter. However, he came to dislike Erazor greatly for constantly calling him a rat, and would attempt again and again to remind him that he was a hedgehog. Meanwhile, Erazor initially just saw Sonic as an insignificant vermin. However, when Sonic took the Flame of Judgment for Shahra in their first encounter, Erazor decided to use Sonic and told him to gather the seven World Rings for him before the Flame of Judgement burned out, or he would die.
Throughout their subsequently encounters, Sonic would casually ask Erazor to remove the curse he had place on him while both teasing him and maintaining his bravado in the face of the Djinn's malice. When Sonic finally arrived with the World Rings however, Erazor betrayed him, and attempted to kill him to gain full access to the World Rings' power. After defeating Erazor, Sonic, using Erazor's Magic Lamp, wished for Erazor to bring Shahra back to life, restore the Arabian Nights, and spend eternity trapped in his lamp, all of which Erazor has no choice but to do. Sonic also showed disappointment in Erazor as he got dragged into his lamp while begging for Shahra to help him.
Knights of the Round Table[]
When Sonic and the Knights of the Round Table first met, they started off as enemies, as the formers were ordered to slay Sonic on sight by King Arthur. However, Sonic's adversarial relationship with the group came to an end when he gained their respect, and when they realized Arthur was a fake. Individually, Sonic would often make comparisons to their counterparts, and kept a casual, yet vigilant attitude around them.
When Sonic first met Sir Lancelot (the alternate reality doppelgänger of Shadow), who challenged him to a duel, Sonic displayed an attitude similar to the one he shows towards Shadow; a competitive, but fierce demeanor. Despite this, Lancelot had a small degree of respect for Sonic, as he respectfully acknowledged him as a worthy adversary.
Sir Gawain (the alternate reality doppelgänger of Knuckles) held an inhospitable attitude towards Sonic, and accused him of trying to steal a dragon's treasure before attempting to slay Sonic. Sonic, however, was reluctant to fight Gawain since he was in a hurry to save some villagers, and would admit out loud that he was a knucklehead, much like Knuckles. Regardless, Sonic later stopped Gawain from committing suicide. Sonic would then slightly open Gawain's eyes to new possibilities when he asked him if there was more to being a knight than serving a king.
Sonic saving Sir Percival, from Sonic and the Black Knight.
Initially, Sir Percival (the alternate reality doppelgänger of Blaze) was another adversary of Sonic. However, it was not until Sonic came after her sword that they met. In comparison to the other knights, Percival was the only one who showed Sonic respect from the beginning. She then challenged him, under the name "Sir Sonic, Knight of the Wind", being the first person to call him that. After Sonic defeated her, Percival fell off a ledge, but was saved by Sonic. Although Percival was confused by Sonic's act of chivalry, she nonetheless did not object to this. Percival would later repay Sonic's kindness by being the first of the Knights of the Round Table to show faith in him when he came to them with news about their king.
Chip[]
Sonic and Chip in Apotos, from Sonic Channel.
Chip is a dear and good friend to Sonic. When they first met, the creature was afraid of the hedgehog's Werehog form, but he soon realized he was a good person. When Sonic then told Chip that he would help him recover his lost memories, the latter quickly took a liking to him and thanked him wholeheartedly. In addition, he subconsciously felt kindness in the hedgehog and wanted him to help him.
Chip spent most of his time next to Sonic, and soon formed a great friendship with him. The little creature also enjoyed participating in friendly competitions with him, like when they fought for the last dumpling in Chun-nan. However, he was sometimes a nuisance to the hedgehog due to his naïve frankness would occasionally annoy him, although he never had a bad intention. Also, when he accidentally caused Sonic to become depressed with his Werehog form, Chip tried to cheer him up.
After recovering his memories, Chip was deeply grateful to Sonic for everything he had done for him. However, he did not want him to get involved in his conflict with Dark Gaia and he tried to leave. Regardless, the hedgehog persuaded him to help him anyway, insisting that he needed no reason to help a friend, and Chip thanked him. During his battle with Dark Gaia, the little creature prioritized Sonic's well-being whenever he was weak, such as when he was weakened by the loss of Dark Gaia energy or when he fell unconscious after defeating Perfect Dark Gaia. When the last continent fell and they had to leave, he gave the hedgehog a goodbye before returning him to the surface. There, Chip contacted Sonic telepathically, telling him that he would never forget him and that he would always be with him.
Wisps[]
Sonic playing with Wisps in Windy Valley, from Sonic Channel.
Sonic has a very loving relationship with the Wisp race of aliens. Sonic first encountered these alien beings during the Wisp incident in Egg Planet Park, where his first action upon seeing Yacker and a Cyan Wisp being hunted by Dr. Eggman's henchmen was saving them from capture. This small, but significant gesture, earned Sonic the trust of the Wisp race, and thus the Wisps' permission to use their Color Powers. The first Wisp Sonic personally befriended in particular was Yacker,[166] who would not only become a good friend to Sonic, but also a vital supporter in his efforts to liberate the remaining Wisps in Dr. Eggman's captivity. In the meantime, the other Wisps served as Sonic's powerful assistants, giving him the edge to overcome many of the obstacles during the Wisp incident. Eventually, the Wisps had become very grateful to Sonic, so much that they saved his life when Egg Planet Park imploded and saved Sonic's world from a black hole made from Hyper-go-on.
To Sonic, the Wisps are good-natured playmates, and the two parties share a mutual love for one another. Because the Wisps love to play, and Sonic loves to have fun, they get along very well. In addition, thanks to the Wisps' Color Powers Sonic is able to make his runs faster, more fun, and more varied. The Wisps are likewise fun for Sonic to run with. In the end, Sonic could not ask for better playmates than the Wisps. Their adventures throughout the Wisp incident have likewise made Sonic and the Wisps best friends. As such, they will play together when they meet and rush to the aid of each other whenever something happens. Also, while they may not be able to communicate verbally without a translator, they can always communicate with each other with their hearts, giving them a very good heart-to-heart relationship.[166]
The Deadly Six[]
Sonic and the Deadly Six, from Sonic Lost World.
The Deadly Six are some of the most despised enemies Sonic has ever faced. Unlike his past foes whom he has never viewed as actual enemies, the Deadly Six are the only ones Sonic has shown true contempt for.
Sonic first met the Deadly Six while they were under Eggman's control, where he treated them with confident mockery like any foe. However, when Sonic recklessly got rid of the Cacophonic Conch used to control the Deadly Six, they rebelled and planned to destroy the world, making Sonic responsible for the subsequent danger to the planet. As such, Sonic set out to stop them with more seriousness. He soon grew extremely hostile towards them when they captured Tails, an act of which made Sonic lose his cool for once. As he sought to save Tails, Sonic threatened the Deadly Six with aggressiveness and spite which only intensified as Zavok taunted him with his plans to roboticize Tails and his friends' apparent deaths. By the time of their final showdown, Sonic was thoroughly tired of them and threatened them aggressively when he thought they had turned Tails into a robot. In the end though, Sonic defeated the Deadly Six and got Tails back, redeeming himself and proving himself the hero he is.
When encountering Zavok again (or rather, his Phantom Copy) aboard the Death Egg, his demeanor towards him was more laid back, as evidenced by Sonic engaging in his usual confident mockery towards Zavok both prior to and immediately after the fight.
Sonic taunting the Deadly Six, from Sonic the Hedgehog #44.
While he does try to get under their skin with his quips, he holds great disdain towards them and the pain they want to bring to others. Ever since the Zombot apocalypse, where they would have not only been able to defeat him but also destroy the whole world if not for Silver's aid, he has become heavily wary of them, as he does not want him or anyone else to relive the harm they caused. Notably, after being informed that the Deadly Six were attacking Restoration HQ, Sonic ran straight there from Winterburg (to point of breaking the sound barrier) with a serious expression and confronted them despite being outnumbered.[167] Despite this, he was still willing to show them mercy and simply send them home to Lost Hex, even though they have made it clear that they do not regret their atrocities and will not change.[168]
Classic Sonic[]
Sonic fist bumping with Classic Sonic, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
Sonic is shown to be on very good terms with his past self Classic Sonic. When they first met during the Time Eater incident, they were left somewhat confused about standing face-to-face with another one of themselves, although they put that aside to sort out the crisis at hand. After that, they quickly forged a bond based on their common interest in the adventure they faced together.
Due to having so many things in common with each other, Sonic and Classic Sonic have demonstrated great collaboration and teamwork in battle. Overall, Sonic and Classic Sonic share a great degree of mutual respect and admiration for each other, and Sonic seems to enjoy teaching Classic Sonic techniques he has yet to learn, such as the Homing Attack and the Boost.
Infinite[]
Sonic against Infinite, from Sonic Forces.
Sonic first encountered Infinite in the City, where he was beaten easily by the mysterious henchman of Dr. Eggman. Later, when encountering Infinite at Mystic Jungle and had his first formal meeting with Infinite, Sonic dismissed the latter's insinuation that his sweat was due to fear and explained he ran all the way to the location to save Silver, and also proceeded to smugly explain to Infinite that the latter failed to leave an impression on him at all despite the earlier beating, not even knowing his name. Upon learning it, however, Sonic, in his trademark banter, then tried to get Infinite to reveal the secret to his power, although Infinite refused to divulge the ability.[169] He also expressed some annoyance at the latter's reference to him as a "sewer rat."[170]
Avatar[]
Sonic and the Avatar fist bumping, from Sonic Forces.
Sonic met the Avatar after the former escaped from the Death Egg and latter having arrived with a shuttle to rescue him. Together they proceeded to team up on various missions. He ultimately inspired the Avatar to not give in to their fear against Infinite.[171] Likewise, the Avatar was shown to be loyal to Sonic, making an attempt at saving him from the Null Space, and ultimately succeeding, despite being sucked in with him. After the war was over, Sonic suggested they would see them around when the Avatar went their own way and took their leave from the Resistance after it was disbanded.[172]
Rough the Skunk and Tumble the Skunk[]
Rough the Skunk and Tumble the Skunk are some of Sonic's newest enemies. In comparison to his major enemies, Sonic treats them with hardly any seriousness due to their stupidity and bully-minded natures. Notably, despite them holding a deep grudge at Sonic for ruining their occupation of Barricade Town, Sonic hardly shows any interest or concern towards them, even when they directly threaten him. He also finds the duo's attempts to rhyme laughable, and even stole their gimmick to annoy them.[91][40]
Tangle the Lemur[]
Sonic meets Tangle, from Sonic the Hedgehog #4.
Sonic and Tangle the Lemur have been described as "kindred spirits"[173] due to having similar traits to each other. This includes their skill and enjoyment when it comes to battling Badniks, their desire to be in the middle of any action, their confidence, and their charisma. Even after meeting for the first time, the two were able to synchronize well with each other on the battlefield from the start, including battling together with Blaze, who Tangle had also just met during said battle.[139] Although their personalities seem to differ slightly, namely in the form of Tangle's unbridled enthusiasm and talkativeness that Sonic tries to tone down out of respect for withdrawn people like Whisper,[105] their enjoyment in fighting is something they both share together. Sonic also gladly invites Tangle on a joint adventure if an opportunity presents itself.[174][175][176]
Sonic and Tangle working together, from Sonic the Hedgehog #24.
During the Metal Virus Tangle had got infected in her hometown. Sonic statred to doubt himself that he could win until Tangle encourages him to keep going and Sonic realizes that she will never let the bad things get to her making her a very good friend and ally.
Whisper the Wolf[]
Sonic and Whisper, from Sonic the Hedgehog #9.
Whisper helping Sonic out, from Sonic the Hedgehog #24.
While Whisper the Wolf is normally very quiet and not very open to others, Sonic respects her choices and understands that people like her prefer to work alone. Sonic also does not put pressure on her and asks his more extroverted friends to do the same out of respect for her.[155][105][84] Sonic would also be saved by Whisper while in Spiral Hill Village during the Metal Virus[177] showing she will protect him and even saying how she has allowed Sonic to be a good friend of Her's.
Dr. Starline[]
Sonic confronting Dr. Starline, from Sonic the Hedgehog #14.
Sonic is shown to have an undisguised dislike of Dr. Starline in almost every regard, seeing him, compared to all his other enemies, as an unwelcomed nuisance and had a low opinion of him. He sees him as the main reason for Dr. Eggman's return following the War to Take Back the Planet, resulting in the Metal Virus plague, and the sole reason for why he could not make peace with his archenemy.[41][178][73] Sonic, in particular, often described Starline as a "fanboy" of Eggman's work and would also criticize his style of clothing.[167][139] Notably, after Starline was fired by Eggman and left to himself on the Zombot-infected Earth, Sonic coolly expressed how little he cared about his probable fate to a questioning Tails since the platypus restored Eggman from his amnesia and nearly killed him and Silver in an explosion.[43] Furthermore, upon being informed by Belle that Starline died after being crushed by falling debris, Sonic, already annoyed at learning his involvement, once again showed little pity to the doctor and his fate, instead showing more concern over Belle's feelings on the matter.[178] Sonic would eventually realize too late he had underestimated Starline, visibly disturbed to discover his experimentation on Surge and Kitsunami and modeling them after him and Tails, which was only exacerbated by his failure to redeem Surge and Kit.[46][47]
Belle the Tinkerer[]
Sonic trying to fight Belle,from Sonic the Hedgehog #34
Initially, Sonic was hostile towards Belle the Tinkerer, believing her to be just another Dr. Eggman-aligned Badnik to be destroyed.[179] Eventually though, he took the time learn about her personality and kindness.[180] Later, after Belle saved Tails twice and helped Cream, Sonic would apologize to her for his previous behavior and begin treating her like a friend.[180][181] He also often comforts Belle whenever she feels sadness over the fate of her creator, Mr. Tinker, who would become Eggman again and lose the persona that compelled him to build her.[182][183]
Surge the Tenrec[]
Sonic fighting Surge in Eggperial City, from Sonic the Hedgehog #50.
Surge the Tenrec is one of Sonic's most recent enemies. They first met at Eggperial City, where Surge attacked him in order to fulfill her programming by Dr. Starline, while also ranting about how it was Sonic's fault that she existed since he always allowed his enemies to retreat instead of taking them out. Sonic then tried to introduce himself and get to know her, but Surge was not interested and only wanted to destroy him. When Sonic expressed that he was having fun during their fight, Surge was furious and told him it was a duel to the death, which Sonic did not take very seriously as he has dealt with many situations of the sort before. Despite her persistence to take him out, Sonic, not understanding her full story, wanted to help Surge, explaining to her his philosophy of living freely and how taking his enemies' lives would go against that. When Surge interpreted this as her having the freedom to do whatever she wanted, Sonic told her he would not let her take away anyone else's freedom, either, and that he would fight her if she chose to be a problem. When Surge was hanging from a pit, Sonic attempted to help her up but she refused and fell to her presumed death.[184]
Later, Sonic learned that Surge was still alive and causing trouble, and would continue trying to reason with her to no avail, as Surge was still bent on eliminating him.[185][186] After going to Starline Base Sigma, he learned of the cybernetic modifications made to Surge and Kit by Starline, and how Surge in particular was programmed to detest Sonic.[46] Understanding how tragic her and Kit's pasts were, he continued trying to reason with Surge, even offering her forgiveness and arguing that Starline being gone meant she had no reason to want to kill him. Surge rejected all his pleas, claiming she could never be free while he was still alive as she attempted to choke him out in a puddle of water, only to be stopped by the Dynamo Cage overloading.[47]
Lanolin the Sheep[]
Sonic meeting Lanolin, from Sonic the Hedgehog #57.
Sonic first encountered Lanolin the Sheep while saving her town from a Badnik attack,[72] which inspired her to join the Restoration as she did not want herself or others to feel helpless against such threats. However, it was not until the mission to take down Eggperial City that he was properly introduced to her. He appreciates her skills as a fighter and a leader, although they tend to have opposed views when it comes to approaching a mission, with Sonic preferring to go in loud while Lanolin favors a more careful and tactical approach. Regardless, they both recognize they have skills that can be used for good.[187]
Nine[]
Sonic giving Nine a High Five, from "Double Trouble".
Nine argues with Sonic, from "Ghost of a Chance".
When Sonic first arrived in New Yoke City he originally thought that Nine was Tails but instead it would only lead to a fight and nine helping him but giving him Regulators.[188]Throughout their adventure in the Shatterverse Nine would later consider Sonic to be his best friend and Sonic starts to see him as the real Tails.[189] But after Nine finds out Sonic wants him to do things his way Nine ends up betraying the Hedgehog, but Sonic still believed Nine has a good heart and that there still friends. Sonic would grow a brotherly bond with similar to his universe Tails, Nine would even want to use Sonic's energy which would ultimately kill sonic to finish the Grim. He even did not like being compared to the real Tails but soon after Sonic and Nine became friends again even helping Sonic and Shadow who did not trust him at first back to their own world. Nine would give Sonic a hug before he left and started crying showing their bond during their adventure.
Friends/allies[]
- Ali Baba
- Amy Rose (close friend and admirer)
- Ariem
- Avatar
- Barry the Quokka
- Belle the Tinkerer
- Big the Cat (good friend)
- Birdie
- Blacksmith
- Blaze the Cat (close friend)
- Caliburn
- Chaos
- Cheese
- Chip (good friend)
- Chocola
- Coconut Crew
- Conductor
- Conductor's wife
- Cream the Rabbit (good friend)
- Dodon Pa
- E-123 Omega
- Elder Scruffy
- Emerl
- Gala the Hound
- Gemerl
- Guardian Units of Nations
- Honey the Cat
- Illumina
- K-TBR 199.2
- King Shahryar
- King Solomon
- Kip the Capybara
- Knights of the Round Table
- Knuckles the Echidna (best friend and rival)
- The Kraken's crew
- Lumina Flowlight
- Marine the Raccoon
- Merlina the Wizard
- Mighty the Armadillo
- Miles "Tails" Prower (best friend and sidekick, close as brothers)
- Motobud
- Nimue
- Norman
- Omochao
- Princess Elise the Third
- Professor Pickle
- Professor Pickle's Assistant
- Ray the Flying Squirrel
- Resistance
- Resistance (New Yoke City)
- Restoration
- Rouge the Bat
- Salamander
- Scrapniks
- Scavengers
- Shahra
- Shadow the Hedgehog (arch-rival)
- Silver the Hedgehog (good friend and friendly rival)
- Sinbad the Sailor
- Sticks the Badger
- Sonic Fan Club (fans)
- Tails Nine
- Team Chaotix (good friends)
- Tangle the Lemur
- Tikal
- Trip the Sungazer
- United Federation
- Vanilla the Rabbit
- Whisper the Wolf
- Wisps
Neutral[]
- Babylon Rogues
- Jet the Hawk (rival in speed)
- Storm the Albatross
- Wave the Swallow
- Brady
- Chaos Gamma
- E-102 Gamma
- Herschel
- Knuckles the Dread's old crew
- Lah (admirer)
- Noah
- Rowdy
- Sage
- Void
Enemies[]
- Alpha Grim Amy
- Alpha Grim Birdie
- Alpha Grim Knuckles
- Alpha Grim Rouge
- Alpha Grim Sonic
- Artificial Chaos
- Babylon Guardian
- Biolizard
- Black Arms
- Black Dragon
- Captain Whisker
- Chaos Council
- Chaos Sonic
- Dark Gaia
- Dark Gaia's Minions
- Deadly Six
- Dr. Starline
- Eggman Empire
- Badniks
- Amy Doll
- Death Ball
- Eggman Doll
- Master Robots
- Mecha Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
- Metal Amy
- Metal Knuckles
- Metal Tails
- Metal Trip
- Metal Sonic (robotic doppelgänger and second arch-nemesis)
- Silver Sonic
- Tails Doll
- Cubot
- Dr. Eggman (arch-nemesis)
- Eggman Army
- Orbot
- Hard Boiled Heavies
- Badniks
- Eggman Nega
- The End
- Erazor Djinn
- Fang's Gang
- Fox Bullies
- Grim Big
- Grim Troopers
- Hyudoro
- Ifrit
- Jimmy
- Johnny
- King Arthur
- King Arthur's horse
- Knights of the Underworld
- Kitsunami the Fennec
- Maginaryworld monster
- Mephiles the Dark (killer; temporarily)
- Metal Virus
- Mimic the Octopus (impersonator)
- Prismatic Titan
- Mini & Mum
- Mirage Express
- Rough the Skunk
- SCR-HD
- Solaris
- Tumble the Skunk
- Surge the Tenrec
- Su
- Time Eater
- Uh
- Witchcart
- Witchcarters
- Zombots
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- ↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Area/Level: Gallery, Vault 5. "Lancelot - His real name is Shadow the Hedgehog. He is a black hedgehog, and he is fast like Sonic. Though Sonic's rival, he is also a comrade."
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- ↑ Sonic Central: Since Shadow is Sonic's enemy, what does this game mean for Sonic? Is he your main enemy in this game? How does Robotnik fit into things? / Sonic Team: Shadow is more of a nemesis to Sonic rather than a true enemy; they may be adversaries but there is a mutual respect between the two of them.
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- ↑ Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence. "Rouge: Do you really think... that the professor created Shadow to carry out the revenge on all those who live there, on earth? / Sonic: He was what he was. A brave and heroic hedgehog, who gave his life to save his planet. Shadow the Hedgehog..."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Sega Studio USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Final Haunt). "Sonic: Shadow! Why are you siding with those black creatures?! / Shadow: Siding with them? You're joking, right? I'm just siding to whoever goes up against you . This time, you're going down, Sonic! / Sonic: If that's how it's gonna be, Shadow, then bring it on! / Shadow: Just say when."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Sega Studio USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Black Comet). "Shadow: Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / Sonic: Shadow... Why... why are you siding with them?"
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- ↑ Dimps, Sonic Team (June 7, 2004). Sonic Advance 3. Game Boy Advance. THQ. Area/Level: Cyber Track Act 3. "Sonic: Hey, Cream! / Cream: Long time no see, Sonic! / Sonic: What are you doing here? / Cream: Taking a walk with Cheese. But we're lost. / Sonic: This area isn't safe. Let's go! / Cream: Ok! Let's go Cheese!"
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- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Tails: Did you find Eggman? / Sonic: Nope. Didn't see him. I guess it was a dumb idea to work off a lead I got from Chaotix."
- ↑ 117.0 117.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Vector: You really are something else, Sonic. / Sonic: Heh, that was nothing! / Vector: Now if you could just learn to shut that big mouth of yours. / Sonic: You're one to talk about big mouths, Vector. / Vector: Hey, lay off. I'm a crocodile!"
- ↑ 118.0 118.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Sonic: Yo, Vector. / Vector: Oh, it's you two. Look, I'm busy right now, so scram, would you? / Sonic: And here I didn't think you guys ever got busy. / Vector: What?!"
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- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Espio: Impressive! / Tails: Do you do this sort of thing every day, Espio? / Espio: Training is discipline. Some things are invisible to the untrained eye. / Sonic: Just try not to push yourself too hard, man."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Charmy: That was sooo fast! You're awesome, Sonic!."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Charmy: Whoa, Sonic! And Tails! What are you guys doing here? / Sonic: We were just going to ask you that. You been playing here the whole time? / Charmy: No, silly! I came to... Er, I came to... Wait, why did I come here? / Sonic: Charmy..."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Tails: So did you really just come here for fun?/ Charmy: No, I'm pretty sure I was on some kind of job... / Sonic: A job? / Charmy: But who cares about that? I'm ready to have some more fun! I'm gonna go try that ride over there next! / Sonic: Looks like he hasn't changed a bit, either."
- ↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Rescuing Charmy.
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- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Zone Map (Sonic). "Sonic: Who are you? Do you know anything about Eggman Nega? / Blaze: It's none of your business. This is my responsibility, so I'll deal with it. / Sonic: Hey, that's not how it works around here. / Tails: The space-time continuum tear has spread. Does this involve you? / Blaze: um... / Sonic: So, there is a relationship. / Blaze: I said this is MY problem. Don't bother me!"
- ↑ 129.0 129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Dead Line (Blaze). "Sonic: Hey, not bad. / Blaze: I... I must save the Sol Emeralds. I must.../ Sonic: A bit overzealous, aren't we? (But it seems like she's had a rough past.) Hey, don't bite off more than you can chew. And be yourself. Don't need to do everything on your own. / Cream: Blaze! / Blaze: ... ... ... Perhaps... Perhaps you're right. I can rely on friends, if I let myself... / Sonic: Great! I am Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog. It's nice to meet you. / Blaze: I-I'm Blaze. It's nice to meet you too."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Dead Line (Sonic). "Eggman Nega: Ha ha ha. It's best to get someone else to do the dirty work. I've been waiting for him to return with the gems. I couldn't care less what happens to our world. / Blaze: ... I'll destroy you! / Sonic: That's pretty harsh."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Dead Line (Sonic). "Blaze: I said I would resolve this on my own. I must protect my world! And I don't need anyone's help! / Sonic: Hey, chill for a second. You're way too tense."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Zone Map (Blaze). "Blaze: No. I appreciate your help, but I've got to do this alone. Because she's my friend... I must rescue Cream by myself. / Sonic: Hmm... Okay, I understand. We'll leave Cream to you, Blaze! / Blaze: Thank you... I'm going now! / Tails: Sonic, are you sure about this? / Sonic: Being able to believe in someone... It's also a part of friendship, right?"
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Deep Core. "Eggman Nega: Now, the world shall be my plaything! I shall bring about an age of fear and chaos! And it shall be glorious! / Blaze: I... MUST... STOP HIM!!! / Sonic: Blaze! You're the princess, remember? You need to keep a level head! Who's going to look out for the people of this world if something happens to you? / Blaze: !! / Sonic: Who else is going to be able to give the people of this world peace? / Blaze: Yes... That is my duty as princess. My duty... and my honor! I will not allow my people to come to such suffering! Let's go, Sonic!"
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- ↑ Media:Blaze_profile_SG.png
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- ↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (November 24, 2006). Sonic Rivals. Sega. Area/Level: Colosseum Highway Zone (Sonic Episode). "Sonic: Hey, get back here, Eggman! / Silver: Get out of my way, I've got some personal business to take care of. / Sonic: Hey! You sure have an attitude. Who are you, anyway? / Silver: My name is Silver... I can't tell you why, but I need to get to him before you. / Sonic: Okay, Silver. Bring it on... I like challenges!"
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (November 24, 2006). Sonic Rivals. Sega. Area/Level: Colosseum Highway Zone (Sonic Episode). "Silver: Hey! Move aside. I already told you I need to talk to him first. / Sonic: Yo Silver... you're starting to get on my nerves! / Silver: Enough of this chit chat... prepare yourself!"
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (November 24, 2006). Sonic Rivals. Sega. Area/Level: Crystal Mountain Zone (Sonic Episode). "Sonic: Hey, Silver! We meet again! / Silver: Sonic! Dang! How did he manage to get back here so quickly? / Sonic: Heh! While you've been wasting your time, I've been figuring his next move... / Silver: What!? / Sonic: If you can keep up, I might tell you what I know! Let's go!"
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (November 13, 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Sunset Forest Zone (Sonic Episode). "Silver: Move aside, Sonic! / Sonic: Hey, Silver! Long time, no see. Guess you're looking for Eggman too, huh? / Silver: I said move aside! / Sonic: Ha... You never change, do you? Guess I'll have to find Eggman before you do!"
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Sweet Mountain. "Silver: They think THAT is what the future is like? Please. / Sonic: Silver? / Silver: Hey, Sonic. You planning on riding this thing? I'd give it a pass. The future's not all stone and buildings like that. / Tails: What's the future you came from like, Silver? / Silver: A lot brighter than this. The sky is blue, and everybody's got a smile. / Sonic: That sounds just like the world now. / Silver: Ha ha, exactly. If you're looking for a fun ride, I found one. Care to give it a go?"
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Sweet Mountain. "Silver: You seemed busy when I found you. Anything I can help with? / Sonic: Yeah, we've got a bit on our plate, but I've got it covered. / Silver: Ha ha, I'll bet you do. Well, keep it up, Sonic. / Sonic: You know it!"
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- ↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Gimme Shelter (Cream's Episode). "Emerl: Cream! Something's flashing over there! Let's go! / Cream: He's just like Sonic..."
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- ↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Central City (Shadow's Episode). "Sonic: But hey, Emerl... I'm not your guardian anymore, so if there's one thing I want to leave you with, it's this: I want you to live your life to the fullest!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Cutscene: Ending (Emerl's Episode). "Emerl: It's... been fun... Thank you... Sonic... This is... Goodbye... I'm glad... I got to see everyone one last time... ... ... ... ... ... ... Has Tails... gotten stronger? I know he tried his hardest... to protect me... Thank him for me... And Knuckles... we had so much fun... Even though he is too... gullible... But he is such... a good guy... So, Sonic... don't tease him too much, okay? And Mom... Cream... Looks like this is goodbye... I don't want to go... I'll miss all of you... ... ... Shadow... Should I be glad that...I was born...? / Sonic: Quit playing around! Don't get all serious on me now, Emerl! You... You think this is goodbye or something? Hey! Come on, Emerl! Let's go play! Everyone is waiting for us back home! Tails! And even Shadow and Knuckles! Hey, I know! We can trick Knuckles into doing some stupid stuff again! We'll go home and... and... we'll all laugh and have a good time!!!! Right, Emerl...? Emerl!!!!!!!!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Cutscene: Ending (Emerl's Episode). "Cream: Sob... Emerl... / Sonic: H-hey! Don't you cry! Cream! / Cream: Sonic! / Sonic: Come on, don't cry! Emerl is right here! / Cream: ... Yes! As part of the 'Emerald shards'... / Tails: Someday... If this world finally knows true peace... If this world no longer needs weapons or wars... If we can make this world a truly peaceful place when we're older... If we can make a world where there's only laughter... Do you think we'll be able to play with Emerl again? / Sonic: ... ... ... ...Yeah! Definitely!"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #28, "All or Nothing, Part 3"
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Machine Labyrinth. "Marine: Sonic, you were tops! Since you're my best pupil, I'll let you 'ave a go at bein' leader when I step down."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence. "Marine: Sonic... Tails... / [...] / Marine: Th... thanks, guys. You're the best mates ever."
- ↑ 166.0 166.1 Sega (9 October 2021). ソニック ＆ ウィスプ キャラクター紹介 (Japanese). ソニック ＆ ウィスプ キャラクター紹介. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved on September 12, 2021.
- ↑ 167.0 167.1 Sonic the Hedgehog #42, "Zeti Hunt, Part 2"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #44, "Zeti Hunt, Part 4"
- ↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Jungle: Vs. Infinite. "Infinite: Well, looks who's back from the dead: The Little Blue savior. But what's that I smell? You reek of fear. Glad to see I left an impression. / Sonic: That's not fear. I ran all the way over here. And you haven't left an impression. I don't know anything about you, not even your name! / Infinite: You may call me, 'Infinite' in the brief moments that remain to you. / Sonic: Oh, great! See, Infinite? Now we're getting to know each other. So, what's your favorite color? Do you like long romantic walks on the beach? What's the source of your power? You can skip the first two questions if you'd like. / Infinite: The source of my power is none of your concern. / Sonic: Sorry, but you've just GOT to share the secret of your power with me, I insist!! / Infinite: Your insistence is futile!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Jungle: Vs. Infinite. "Infinite: Still thrashing around, I see... you filthy little sewer rat! / Sonic: Haven't you seen a hedgehog before? C'mon, I'll show you my spines!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Vs. Infinite. "Sonic: Hey don't be scared. This is your moment to shine. / [...] / Sonic: Keep going. Don't let your fear own you!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Cutscene: Ending sequence. "Sonic: Hey, you taking off, too? I was thinking the same thing. Ya gonna keep moving forward, no matter what, yeah? Heh, you and I aren't so different. See ya later, buddy!"
- ↑ McDonell, Jeffrey (24 January 2018). IDW Publishing’s New Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Premieres in April. Gamnesia. Retrieved on 26 January 2018.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #16, "Infection"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #31, "Recovery, Part 1"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #37, "Test Run, Part 1"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #24, "Story one"
- ↑ 178.0 178.1 Sonic the Hedgehog #51, "Escaping the Empire"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #34, "Chao Races and Badnik Bases, Part 2"
- ↑ 180.0 180.1 Sonic the Hedgehog #35, "Chao Races and Badnik Bases, Part 3"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #36, "Chao Races and Badnik Bases, Part 4"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #40, "Test Run, Part 4"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #49, "Wound Up"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #50, "Battle for the Empire"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #53, "Overpowered, Part 2"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #54, "Overpowered, Part 3"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #57, "Urban Warfare, Part 1"
- ↑ Wiese, Erik; Man of Action (15 December 2022). "Shattered". Sonic Prime. Season 1. Episode 1.
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