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This article is about the video game character. For other uses, see Sonic the Hedgehog (disambiguation).

What you see is what you get! Just a guy that loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Sonikku za Hejjihoggu^?, born June 23^[22]^[23]^[24]) is the titular main protagonist of the Sonic the Hedgehog series and Sega's mascot. He is an anthropomorphic hedgehog born with the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, hence his name. As his species implies, Sonic can also roll up into a concussive ball, primarily to attack enemies.

Born on Christmas Island, Sonic abandoned his home at an early age to pursue danger and adventures.^[22]^[25] Becoming a carefree adventurer, he has spent most of his life traveling around the world and far beyond, usually with his best friend, Tails, by his side.^[26]^[27] He has used his abilities to defend his world and those far beyond from the forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, and his empire.

During his many adventures, Sonic has traveled from the ends of the world to the far reaches of space and time, facing countless trials that have tested him to the fullest, earning him many titles, allies, and the scorns of several foes. Well-known for his attitude and somewhat short temper, yet strong sense of justice, compassion, and love for freedom and adventure, Sonic's countless victories over the villains he has faced and his extraordinary set of abilities both have given him somewhat of a celebrity status, having many fans who yearn for his cool lifestyle.^[28] However, he does not care about his image at all, and prefers to live his life his own way.

When did Sonic the Hedgehog first appear in a video game? toggle section

Sonic the Hedgehog first appeared in the video game Rad Mobile, eight months before his debut game was released on the Mega Drive.

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What does Sonic like to do? toggle section

Sonic loves going on adventures, helping others out, and nature. Despite his passion for speed, he enjoys quieter abilities like relaxing and reading books, noticeably the Arabian Nights or King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

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Throughout the video games in the series, Sonic the Hedgehog has nine songs that are definitively about him, such as It Doesn't Matter, His World, Endless Possibility, and I'm Here. He also has at least ten theme songs that he shares with other characters, such as Live and Learn, We Can, Dear My Friend, and Fist Bump.

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Sonic the Hedgehog is a free spirit and therefore does not have a home. Sonic has, however, referred to many recurrent locations as his "home", most notably Green Hill Zone.

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Is Classic Sonic from another dimension? toggle section

Classic Sonic is Sonic the Hedgehog from the past. Incidents involving time travel, including the Time Eater and the Phantom Ruby, have brought this younger version of Sonic to the present day temporarily. To put it simply, Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic are the same person but at different ages.

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Concept and creation

S1 needlemouse super — Sketches of "Mr. Hedgehog", the character that would become Sonic the Hedgehog.

While several people have been involved in the creation of Sonic, the artist Naoto Ohshima, programmer Yuji Naka, and designer Hirokazu Yasuhara are generally credited with the creation of the character.

In April 1990, Sega requested a game that involved a mascot for their company.^[29]^[30] They wanted a character to rival Nintendo's flagship mascot Mario; Sega president Hayao Nakayama in particular wanted a character as iconic as Mickey Mouse.^[31] Sega had previously used Alex Kidd as their mascot, but because he was considered too similar to Mario, he was deemed unsatisfactory.^[29] Several character designs were submitted by its AM8 research and development department. These included a wolf, a bulldog, a robot, and a warrior character. However, the team put emphasis on speed for the game, which came from Yuji Naka attempting to get through Super Mario Bros.' World 1-1 as fast as he could.^[32] Due to this, Sega started to only consider fast creatures, such as kangaroos and squirrels, while scrapping designs not associated with fast animals.^[29] One of these ideas involved a rabbit who could grab objects with prehensile ears. It showed potential, but was too complex for the Sega Mega Drive's hardware. Afterward, the team narrowed its search down to animals that could roll into a ball, based on the idea for an attack-based move, which led them to consider armadillos and hedgehogs.^[31]^[33] The hedgehog character, which was proposed by Naoto Ohshima,^[30] ultimately prevailed. After that, Ohshima went on vacation to New York, taking sketches with him. There, he went to Central Park, where he would ask locals for their opinions on them, which led to the hedgehog character being deemed the favorite.^[34]

The new character was originally named "Mister Hedgehog" (ミスターハリネズミ, Misutā Harinezumi^?). However, due to a mistranslation of Ohshima's notes by English-speaking fans, it was believed that Sonic's original development name was "Mister Needlemouse" until it was corrected by Yuji Naka in January 2021.^[35] Wanting a name that could convey an image of speed, the team initially went for light speed-related terms, including "Raisupi", a shortening of the Japanese "raito supiido" (ライトスピード, "raito supiido"^? lit. "Light speed"), and "LS", an acronym of "light speed". However, none of these nicknames were found good enough for the character. Then, a member of the crew came up with the idea of a name representing the speed of sound instead, leading the final name to become Sonic the Hedgehog,^[36] which Ohshima stated was chosen because it represented speed.^[37]

During the design of his debut game, Sonic was originally colored teal,^[30] though he was later given a light shade of blue, but that got changed to dark blue fur so he would stand out against certain backgrounds^[38] and so that he would match the color of Sega's logo. According to Ohshima, Sonic's basic design was created by combining Felix the Cat's head with Mickey Mouse's body.^[39] He was also designed so he could be easy for children to draw and look familiar, as well as to exhibit a "cool" attitude, representative of the United States at the time.^[34] His shoes had buckles that drew inspiration from Michael Jackson's boots on the album cover for Bad and Santa Claus' red and white color scheme, whom Ohshima deemed the most "famous character in the world".^[30] Meanwhile, his personality was inspired by then-future president of the United States Bill Clinton's "get it done" attitude, who Ohshima felt embodied a modern sensibility of wanting to get things done right away, righting wrongs as they presented themselves instead of letting them linger.^[40]^[41]^[42] According to Yuji Naka, Sonic's color was also meant to symbolize peace, trust, and coolness, which are the attributes of his character. Sonic's spikes were emphasized to make him look sleeker, and he was given the ability to spin while jumping so that attacking and jumping could be controlled with a single button.^[43] However, Sonic was created without the ability to swim because of a mistaken assumption by Naka that hedgehogs could not do so.^[44]

Early concepts gave Sonic fangs and put him in a band with a human girlfriend named Madonna.^[45] However, Sega of America scrapped these ideas to keep his identity simple. They also expressed concerns that most Americans would not know what a hedgehog is and initially proposed a full-scale recreation of the character. Nevertheless, compromises with Sonic Team led to them making some simple design changes instead.^[30] To further help sell the idea to Sega, Ohshima also pitched the concept framed by a fictional American fighter pilot that had earned the name "Hedgehog" due to his spiky hair, and had decorated his plane with images of Sonic. When this pilot retired, he married a children's book author, Mary Grannet, who wrote stories about the Sonic character, the first of which became the plot for the first Sonic game; Ohshima stated that this influence can be seen in the logo of the game, which features Sonic in a pilot's wing emblem.^[34] When Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released, Sonic's proportions changed. The original 1:2 head to height ratio changed to 1:2.5.^[46]

Sonic 175 — American promotional artwork of Sonic, from *Sonic the Hedgehog* (16-bit).

At the time of the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega of America had little to no exposure to the established Japanese material for the game.^[47] This led to them developing a new canon through what is known as the Sonic Bible, a collection of internal documents detailing the supposed backstory of the game. Notably, these documents established things not seen in Japanese sources, such as Sonic's home planet being named "Mobius" and that Sonic befriended a kind scientist named "Dr. Ovi Kintobor" who became Dr. Robotnik following a laboratory accident. They also appeared to contain information that was never used later on; for example, the first draft described Sonic as an ordinary hedgehog living in Nebraska with his mother and five sisters. This draft also stated that his true name was Sonny Hedgehog. Some modifications to Sonic's design were done too; these included a different fur color, sharper eyes, a brow in between his eyes, and a mohawk-like hairstyle. However, these changes were slowly abandoned as time went on, and the Japanese canon began being adapted worldwide.

Harmony 154 Sonic designs — Proposed redesigns of Sonic for *Sonic Adventure*, clockwise from top left: by Satoshi Okano, the promotional artist for *Sonic Jam*; Yuji Uekawa, the character designer of *Sonic R*; Naoto Ohshima, one of Sonic's original creators; and Takumi Miyake, the designer of *Knuckles' Chaotix*.

During the development of Sonic Adventure, Sonic Team had trouble representing well the existing characters in 3D. However, with concerns that the series was being perceived as "Japanese" arising, the team wanting to rework their character designs in an "new, edgy and Western" fashion,^[48] and the feeling that Sonic's design was "dated" allowed the developers to give him and the rest of the cast a redesign. Kazuyuki Hoshino, art director of the game, recalled that "retro" games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man at the time were becoming popular again due to them appearing in "urban street" fashion and with indie music. This made the team want to make Sonic appeal to this type of subculture, or at least "have some cool T-shirts with the character on them".^[49] As such, an internal contest was held at Sega to determine who would be in charge of redesigning the characters, specially Sonic. Some of the proposed designs for the character were from Satoshi Okano, the promotional artist for Sonic Jam; Yuji Uekawa, the character designer of Sonic R; Naoto Ohshima; and Takumi Miyake, the designer of Knuckles' Chaotix. In the end, Uekawa won the content, though he would take inspirations from the other designs for his redesign,^[50]^[51] and also from Akira Toriyama's style of deformation and line art style, Susumu Matsushita's airbrush art, and the cartoon designs of Walt Disney and Looney Tunes. While the character's age remained intact, his proportions were made much taller compared to his original design and now had emerald green-colored eyes. The reason for this color for his eyes was not only to contrast with the rest of his color scheme, but also, according to Uekawa, "because he [was] always seeing these green pastures around him, like in Green Hill Zone". There were more tweaks to accomodate the 3D space, such as new soles for his shoes and a deeper blue, the latter of which was done to reflect the color of Sega of America's logo.^[48] Sonic's new design was also meant to become more aware of the fashion trends at the time and be a good fit for club music, which Hoshino was into back then.^[49] In addition, Takashi Iizuka noted that this new design was more suitable for 3D than Sonic's original and more compact design, which was meant to be seen from the side.^[52]^[53] Furthermore, this Sonic was purposefully made more of a "bad boy" for Sonic Adventure, so that he did not become too "cutesy" or "immature" like so many other mascots and Japanese-styled characters (Yuji Naka stated that Hello Kitty already owned the market in cuteness).^[48]^[36]

For Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), Sonic's design was slightly modified to make him look adult-like and taller to appeal to the next generation players, adding visible fur and making him a bit lankier. This was done because Sonic would interact with humans more often and his design was supposed to fit.^[54]

In regards to Sonic's birthday, it was Yuji Naka who decided to make it June 23, which is the same day as the release day of the original Sonic the Hedgehog in Western territories.^[24]

Appearance

Sonic before the Chaos incident, from Sonic Origins.
Sonic after the Chaos incident, from Sonic Art Assets DVD.
Sonic in his "Battle Costume" outfit, from Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic in his "Halloween" outfit, from Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic in his "Christmas" outfit, from Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic in his "Race" outfit, from Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.
Sonic in his "Race" outfit, from Sonic Rivals 2.
Sonic in his "Ice" outfit, from Sonic Rivals 2.
Sonic in his "Black Tie" outfit, from Sonic Rivals 2.
Sonic in his "Cheetah" outfit, from Sonic Rivals 2.
Sonic during the scabbard of Excalibur incident, from Sonic and the Black Knight.
Sonic in his "Riders Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Riders.
Sonic dressed like Link, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic in his "Christmas Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Runners.
Sonic in his "Slugger Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Forces: Speed Battle.
Sonic during the Tokyo olympics, from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Sonic in his "Stealth Suit Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Speed Simulator.
Sonic in his "Summer Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Speed Simulator.
Sonic in his "Birthday King Sonic" outfit, from Sonic Speed Simulator.
Sonic in his New Yoke City attire, from Sonic Prime.
Sonic in his Boscage Maze attire, from Sonic Prime.
Sonic in his The Grim attire, from Sonic Prime.
Sonic in his No Place attire, from Sonic Prime.
Sonic in his corrupted Green Hill attire, from Sonic Prime.
Sonic in his captain outfit, from The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sonic is a slim anthropomorphic hedgehog with blue fur that covers most of his body, and peach skin that covers his arms, muzzle, insides of his ears and front torso. He has small, triangular ears on top of his head, six long quills on the back of his head, two spines protruding from his back behind his shoulders, and a short tail.

Back when he was younger, up until the Chaos incident, Sonic was shorter and stubbier, had a round head and an equally round torso, and black eyes. Following said crisis, he has grown taller and thinner, and developed green eyes. Prior to the Neo Metal Sonic incident, he was also often shown to have peach-skinned eyelids, until they eventually were portrayed as blue as well.

For attire, Sonic wears red boots with a white strap, cuff and gold buckle each; and a pair of white gloves with sock-like cuffs on the hands.

On special occasions, Sonic has worn different outfits that differ from his normal attire:

During the Space Colony ARK incident, Sonic used various outfits:
- In one outfit, Sonic wore an orange and yellow HUmar costume from Phantasy Star Online.
- In another outfit, Sonic sported a generic jack-o-lantern covering his head and a pumpkin that covered his torso.
- Another outfit showed Sonic wearing his normal gloves, alongside the Grind Shoes and a red, Santa Claus-like jacket with white buttons. This jacket was opened as to show his bare torso.
- In other outfit, Sonic wore a pinkish and black suit that covered his torso, arms, hands, and legs; alongside the Grind Shoes.
During the Ifrit incident, Sonic could wear numerous outfits:
- In one outfit, Sonic wore a black and red, one-piece suit that covered his torso, arms, and legs; black gloves with red straps on the fingers and light gray and black cuffs; and black shoes with a red pattern on the back and white soles.
- In another outfit, Sonic wore a dark blue and white, yeti-like, one-piece suit that covered his torso, arms, and legs; blue gloves with white finger tips and white cuffs; and white shoes with white cuffs that are blue-colored from behind.
- Another outfit showed Sonic wearing what appeared to be an orange and white t-shirt; a black jacket with long sleeves; yellow gloves; and black shoes with black cuffs and a yellow strap that runs horizontally on the sides and the top.
- Another outfit had Sonic wear a cheetah-like suit that consisted on a mask that covered part of his head, a one-piece suit that covered most of his body, gloves, and shoes. All of these clothes were orange with black dots, like the fur of an actual cheetah.
During the scabbard of Excalibur incident, Sonic wore the same gloves and shoes as usual, except that his right glove was replaced with a light gray, metallic glove with a golden cuff that had four red jewels on it.
For Extreme Gear riding, Sonic wears green sunglasses on his head, black metal cuffs around each wrist, and a pair of red and white shoes.
Once, Sonic wore a costume that resembled Link's attire in The Legend of Zelda series. Here, he sported a green cap; a green jacket that showed some of his torso; brown boots with white, yellowish soles; and brown gloves with blue cuffs.
Once, Sonic sported his original attire, alongside a red jacket with white buttons. This jacket was opened as to show his bare torso. He also wore a red and white, Santa Claus-like hat.
Once, Sonic sported a baseball attired that consisted of white, navy, and light blue gloves, light blue socks with two white stripes, navy boots with white bottoms and white and light blue accents, a striped light blue jersey with white accents, alongside his name and the number "91" on it, and a white and navy baseball cap, with an emblem of his face on the front and a light blue brim.
At some points during the Tokyo Olympics, Sonic wore his usual attire, alongside a light blue and white t shirt with no sleeves.
In a possible event of the Wisp incident, Sonic could customize his gloves and shoes to give them alternate colors and patterns. He could also use this feature to create an aura around him.
Once, Sonic wore numerous outfits.
- One outfit of his consisted of a stealth-inspired outfit, which consisted of a dark blue jacket with light blue accents, dark blue gloves with circular cuffs, light blue accents, and glowing red lights near his knuckles, dark blue heeled-shoes with circular cuffs, a light blue stripe going across each shoe, light blue accents, a gray back for each shoe, and glowing red lights at the front and the back of each shoe, and a red, silver and gray scanner on the left side of his face.
- In another outfit, Sonic wore his white gloves, a casual yellow beach summer shirt with orange patterns, the Light Speed Shoes, sunglasses, a blue lay, and a shell bracelet.
- Sonic also wore a birthday outfit, which consisted of his usual attire, in addition to a gold crown with red, blue, and green jewels on it, and a red and white cape attached to his neck.
During the Paradox Prism incident, Sonic's shoes and gloves were modified with Nine's technology to automatically change themselves based on the current Shatterspace the hedgehog was occupying.
- In New Yoke City, Sonic's shoes become more technological and stylized, while his gloves feature gray padding on certain parts.
- In Boscage Maze, Sonic's shoes take on a camouflaged coloration with spots of crimson, and sport two retractable cyan claws each. Likewise, Sonic's gloves are camouflaged, and sport four cyan claws each.
- In The Grim, Sonic's shoes take on more violet coloration, with the white straps being replaced with glowing multicolored streams of Prism Energy, and the surfaces of the shoes themselves featuring a less-rounded appearance with white lines running across them. In this outfit, Sonic's gloves also feature a more jointed and rough appearance.
- In No Place, Sonic's shoes take on a more primitive and leathery appearance, but feature inflatable yellow soles which allow Sonic to stand on and run across water, and rows of lights across their buckles. Sonic's gloves also take on a leathery appearance, and sport gold plating on their knuckles.
- In the corrupted version of Green Hill, Sonic's shoes and gloves are colored entirely gray, with the Prism energy forming a wireframe pattern around them.
During the Mirage Express incident, Sonic wore a captain suit that consisted of a captain's hat and a blue jacket with eight yellow buttons. He retained his shoes and gloves.

Personality

CS S US — Sonic's profile, from *Sonic Jam*.

Sonic is said to be "like the wind",^[55] a drifter that is always on the move and is noted for being free-spirited^[56]^[57] and with an endless appetite for adventure,^[10] whose motto is, "Run daily whenever in the mood".^[21] Going wherever the flow takes him,^[58] Sonic values freedom above all else and strives to live his life according to his own rules and whims rather than the standards of those around him or for the sake of heroism and duty,^[59]^[60]^[2] never thinking twice about what other people say or think.^[55] Because of this, he does not see himself as a "hero".^[57] Owning to his love of freedom, he is also a very independent guy who is willing to live and die by his own rules.^[55]

Born to run and loving to cover as much ground as possible,^[55] Sonic enjoys nothing more than adventure and traveling around the world.^[21] This is because he believes life should be exciting.^[61] In fact, the ways of his heart are much like the Sun; the hedgehog runs and rests, while the Sun rises and sets.^[62] The hedgehog also loves interacting with the many cultures present on the planet, and enjoys tasting the regional dishes, specially chili dogs; because of this, he likes to call himself a connoisseur.^[10] Endowed with a strong passion for enjoying life, he is never in one place for long and always moves forward to look for his next challenge, viewing his life as a never-ending series of adventures.^[2] Because of his need for freedom, the hedgehog loathes the idea of being constrained;^[63] being cooped up or being forced to stay in one place tends to make him very uneasy and restless. By the time of the War to Take Back the Planet, however, Sonic appears to have somewhat overcome his stir-craziness, remaining calm and snarky even after being imprisoned aboard the Death Egg for six months. Nevertheless, he does enjoy a few indoor activities, such as reading, specially on rainy days. Some books he reads include the Arabian Nights and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.^[11] Needless to say though, his primary passion is speed, and as such, he likes anything fast;^[3] if there is anything he prefers to take slow, it is a vacation.^[64]

Sonic's demeanor is normally easygoing, calm, and carefree, no matter the crisis.^[55]^[59]^[2] However, he is generally impatient as he hates boredom,^[65]^[55] cannot hold still,^[63] and can be impulsive and short-tempered.^[66]^[2]^[65] Because of this, Sonic can be reckless and quick to act before thinking, throwing himself into trouble without a second thought and regards for others' warnings,^[65] to the point that he has awknowledged that his speed has gotten him in all kinds of conflicts.^[67] Nevertheless, he is honest,^[2] fearless,^[68] and always keeps his promises.^[2]

Sonic's personality is a juxtaposition of kindness and ferocity.^[65] He is extremely benevolent, driven by his own strong sense of justice and fair play,^[55] being driven to fight injustice for the ideal of freedom rather than in the name of the law.^[69] He is similarly always looking for the truth.^[13] Due to this, Sonic is never the one to rest in the face of injustice or oppression, and he always protects and fights for the underdog.^[55] He similarly hates lies, unfairness, and evil in all its forms,^[13]^[70]^[2] exploding with anger when witnessing anything unjust^[59] and doing all he can to snuff it out,^[65] throwing his life on the line without hesitation.^[65] Adding to his selflessness, the hedgehog believes people should ask what they can do for others rather than the other way around,^[71] and never asks for anything in return for his heroic deeds; to him, the smiles he brings to others is all the reward he needs.^[72] However, he usually sees his heroics as an opportunity to have fun, making him a thrill-seeker; to him, saving the world is no big feat and just another thrilling episode in his life.^[55]^[73] When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though nothing can stop him.^[55] However, this keen and intense personality can make him seem reckless.^[61] In times of crisis, though, he is aggressive and focuses intensely on the task at hand as if his personality has undergone an astonishing change.^[59]^[2] At the same time, Sonic has a big and kind heart and is fully committed to helping out anyone in need at any time when they are in trouble,^[2] even if it means getting himself into trouble or being despised by others.^[73]^[74]

Sonic's profile, from the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Generations.

Sonic has a lot of self-confidence and courage, making him believe that he can do anything as long as he is brave enough. Whenever he finds himself in a tough chalenge, he never tries to "cheer himself up"; rather, he thinks that people should refresh and believe in themselves rather than the previous option, and is always like "whatever will be, will be".^[75] His signature positive attitude is where his massive internal ego comes from; he thinks that he and his friends will always find a way out of any situation^[76]^[77] and that he can be unstoppable,^[55] and takes great pride in his absolutely unbeatable speed and strength.^[21] However, this attitude sometimes leads to him underestimating his enemies and the task at hand. Nevertheless, this ego is not to be confused with narcissism, as Sonic does not see himself as more important than others. No matter the threat or how dangerous it is, he always remains cool under pressure.^[55]

In Japanese versions of media, Sonic omits honorifics and speaks informally (if not rudely), using "ore" instead of "I" when addressing himself or others ("ore" is a boastful way to say "I" in Japanese). However, he will still occasionally use honorifics when addressing close friends or acquaintances. He often jokes around to light the mood and will also take any opportunity to taunt his opponents. Being so smug, he has developed a habit of talking to destroyed robots, even when he knows they cannot hear him, which he can be embarrassed about when caught in doing.^[78] Despite this, he can be a gentleman when he wants to and be modest with fancy titles.^[79]^[80] Additionally, while Sonic generally assumes he can deal with things on his own,^[76] he also realizes he has friends to back him up in situations too big for himself and believes strongly in teamwork and the bonds he has made, having noted that he would not have come as far as he has today without his friends and allies.^[81] In keeping with his smugness and confidence, he often engages in playful banter with his enemies; an example is during the War to Take Back the Planet, where he asked Infinite "optional" questions to glean into what the secret behind the latter's powers were, what his favorite color was and whether he liked long, romantic walks on the beach; and also "asked" a Zavok Phantom Copy if he would let Sonic join a party occurring on the Death Egg, referring to the commotion resulting from the Resistance's infiltration of the area. Sonic is likewise very competitive; while he takes no interest in challenges he knows he can win easily,^[82] he always welcomes a good competition that has him squaring off against others on even ground. Sonic likewise never holds back when pitted against others in a test of skills and abilities,^[83] and is not above trash-talking his opponents.^[84] Nevertheless, Sonic is not one to usually hold ill against others in case he loses in an competition to them; while he got angry that he lost his victory to Jet during the first EX World Grand Prix due to someone sabotaging his Extreme Gear and had to bear the blunt of the hawk's trash talking, Sonic usually maintains a good sense of sportsmanship, even in defeat.^[85]^[86]^[87]

Early on, Sonic showed no interest in competing in race.^[82] However, during Dodon Pa's Grand Prix, he admitted that he had a lot of fun while driving the Speed Star for the first time,^[88] and raced using cars to give his friends a chance at winning^[89] and to have some fun himself.^[88]^[64] In his own words, he uses racecars "'cause it's cool".^[10]

I'll never look back. I've got no regrets. 'Cause time doesn't wait for me. I choose to go my own way.

— Sonic's calling card, Sonic Adventure

In keeping with his footloose lifestyle, Sonic never dwells on the past or allows his painful experiences to weigh him down. Instead, he lives in the present and always looks forward to his next adventure, holding no regrets for what has transpired. It is only in the moments of greatest loss that his macho and carefree appearance falls away, like in the apparent deaths of his closest friends or loved ones.^[90] Similarly, he always does what he thinks is right and never second-guesses what he does, remaining steadfast to the end.^[65] Together, these qualities give the hedgehog an incredibly strong character and will; no matter the situation, he never doubts himself or gives up, never once submitting to the darkness in his heart.^[91]

Sonic Advance 3 Ending — Sonic with some of his closest friends, from *Sonic Advance 3*.

Sonic deeply cares about his friends^[57] and will risk his life for them without any due consideration.^[2]^[65] While he can leave them hanging, act rude towards them, or endanger them due to his fast-paced nature, Sonic never intends to make his friends - specially girls^[92] - unhappy and values them above all else, treating each of them as the most important person in his life. He will likewise always accept help from his friends and show great trust in them. He places everyone one on the same level as him and does not show interest in treating anyone differently because of a supposed superiority. Because of this, he can come across as rude to figures of authority by speaking to them informally, which often lands him in trouble.

Regardless of the many foes he has faced, Sonic rarely considers them true enemies and instead tends to admire them for how powerful some of them are and how much fun they can provide him.^[93] Likewise, he is shown to have a remarkable capacity to forgive; the most notable example of this is when he forgave Silver and worked with him after the latter had tried to kill him twice.

Sonic has proven himself to be much more insightful than he usually lets on, being capable of seeing through deception or noticing things that others would have overlooked. Notably, he has been able to figure out the schemes of even the intelligent and manipulative Rouge.^[94]^[95] Also, despite his teenagehood, he can freely get on with children and adults alike.^[14] He can likewise give valuable and comforting advices that drastically change the outlook of others, such as in the case of Elise, Merlina, and Blaze. These two points, combined with a charismatic personality, allow the hedgehog to get along with virtually anyone he meets, even if they were his enemies at one point. However, while he is able to change those around him for the better, he himself has not really changed over the course of his adventures; he firmly sticks to his beliefs and does not let anything but himself define him.

Sonic appreciates scenic views,^[96]^[97] and was incensed to find out that Eggman was destroying Planet Wisp's beautiful and lush environment during the Wisp incident.^[98] During the Solaris incident, he was shown to have a fondness for locations that are filled with flowers, trees, and other kinds of plants. However, he is also fond of locations like Grand Metropolis, despite these not having any vegetation at all.^[9]

DJ Popcultcha Sonic art — Sonic as a disc jockey, from *Sonic the Hedgehog DJ Style Party*.

Said to be "picky" about sound^[66] and "fuzzy" about music,^[15] Sonic has been shown to enjoy cool music. Furthermore, it was displayed during the Sol Emerald incident that he also likes breakdancing, which is reflected in his Trick Actions. His battle moves seen during the Emerl incident are also based on break dancing as mentioned in the attack descriptions. He also breakdances numerous times, usually when he is victorious.

Sonic tends to get irritated when his enemies often misidentify his species, namely by calling him a rat, making him correct them and state his actual species is a hedgehog. This was best demonstrated with his encounters with the Erazor Djinn during the World Ring incident, and to a lesser extent with his encounter with Infinite at the Mystic Jungle.

Powers and abilities

Despite not having undergone any known training, Sonic's years of battles have made him a skilled and powerful fighter. He has defeated giant robots, demons, and god-like beings on his own; gone up against and bested those with far more combat experience; and even beaten individuals who equally match his abilities. It has also been noted that Sonic is steadily growing stronger;^[99] during the Time Eater incident, Sonic could beat the Egg Emperor and Perfect Chaos on his own where he previously required additional power to defeat them. Sonic even told Infinite upon holding his own against the latter compared to the previous time they fought that he becomes more powerful every second.^[100] It is safe to assume that Sonic is far more powerful than he lets on.^[101] His victories over Emerl at the Gizoid's maximum potential and Perfect Chaos in his base form are prime examples of his true power.

Sonic-unleashed-20081008095524256 640w — Sonic running through various Egg Fighters at supersonic speeds, from the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version of *Sonic Unleashed*.

Sonic's greatest strength is his super speed.^[3] He has proven himself to be in a class of his own with his speed, having been credited as "the fastest thing alive" and even the fastest being in the universe.^[102] He has the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound and run at speeds that exceed Mach 1,^[21]^[3]^[103] which is at the blistering speed of about 768 mph, and can run backward just as well as he can forwards.^[104] Due to such speed, he can scale vertical surfaces and ceilings, run over water, out speed lasers, and even cause the ground to explode and lift off in his wake.^[105]^[106] This speed also allowed him to restore the time and space erased by the Time Eater during that incident. Even then, Sonic can take his speed even further. By revving up in one place, he can take off at turbo speeds in an instant. He can also envelope himself in a blue energy field that lets him accelerate beyond the sound barrier on both the ground and in midair for a short time,^[107] allowing him to not only smash straight through enemies and obstacles like a living projectile, but also fly immense distances through midair. Using certain techniques, he can even momentarily reach the speed of light.

It is unknown what Sonic's unaided top speed is. During the Emerl incident, it was stated he can move several times the speed of sound and when facing Emerl at his maximum potential, he went at least ten rounds with him in less than thirty seconds. He is also able to run in circles around an enemy at such speeds that he can stun it.^[108] Some sources claim that Sonic's maximum speed is Mach 1.2.^[28] It has also often been stated that Sonic can move at supersonic speeds^[21]^[65]^{[note 1]} (which ranges from 915-3,840 mph). There are as well records stating that Sonic can instantaneously reach the speed of light (about 671,000,000 mph);^[15]^[109]^[110] E-123 Omega himself calculated that Sonic's speed could potentially exceed light speed and the hedgehog has boasted that light speed is "small time" to him.^[111] Additionally, during the Little Planet incident, Sonic was able to enter the Time Warp, which required him to run at speeds exceeding the speed of light.^[112]

Sonic dodging Egg Fighter — Sonic easily avoiding an Egg Fighter at high speed, from *Sonic Unleashed*.

Sonic has demonstrated complete mastery of his speed in any environment and can use it for both high-speed offense and defense.^[113] Not only can he run at maximum tilt in straight lines, but also in full tight circles and through sharp turns with full control over his momentum. As far as stamina goes, Sonic's is seemingly limitless as he is never winded from running. His speed also allows him to perform several impressive feats; he can heal at rapid speeds, launch shockwaves by spinning rapidly, leap in midair, launch stunning waves with fast kicks, increase the force of his blows by striking with increased momentum, and create barriers of super speed. He can also spin in circles or rotate his extremities at super speed to create winds strong enough to attack or blow away opponents, similar to aerokinesis.

SonicGenerations 2015-08-02 14-13-39-571 — Sonic easily dodging a flying car, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

Sonic possesses astounding kineticism and precision, and has the reaction time to match his speed. He has profound acrobatic skills and agility, along with incredible reflexes that lets him avoid any incoming obstacles with precise and delicate movements. As seen in his first meeting with Silver, Sonic can even detect attacks beyond his field of vision due to his sharp reflexes.^[114] When launched into the air, he can also pull off several tricks before landing. He also has incredible jumping skills,^[105] capable of jumping up to several hundred meters, even with extra weight.^[115]

Sonic possesses notable strength. He can push and lift things bigger and heavier than himself, run without extra weight slowing him down, smash through metal and rock, and damage foes countless times his size. However, it is debatable whether the latter's power comes from his speed, strength, or a combination of both. Sonic's strength particularly lies in his legs; with a single kick, he can topple the Egg Golem^[116] and send Badniks flying. This does not mean that Sonic's arms are not strong either; he has enough strength to tear robots apart by hand^[108] and punch through a collapsed wall.^[117]

Sonic has frequently demonstrated extreme resilience to damage. He can survive getting caught in the crossfire from all angles by Eggman's robots (which only knocked him out cold briefly), withstand the force of a massive explosion and a Hyper-go-on-based void unscathed, being pummeled with swords, resist a powerful punch from Knuckles from his foot, smash through several robots with his fist without discomfort, and take a ruthless pummeling from the Time Eater.^[118] Additionally, Sonic has more than once survived impacts from falls at extreme heights, bordering at the edge of space, only to shake it off when landing, and has even withstood atmospheric entry.

Even at night, when I'm like this, I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. You must have been protecting me this whole time.
I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself!
I'm the reason?
Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart.

— Sonic the Werehog and Chip, Sonic Unleashed

Sonic possesses an unbreakable and incorruptible spirit; in situations where most others would give up and where he is severely outnumbered and outgunned, Sonic never loses faith in himself and never surrenders. This trait enables him to keep on fighting when utterly exhausted or after taking an abnormal amount of damage.^[119] His will even lets him withstand mind-controlling powers, like the corruptive influence of Dark Gaia. Even when possessed by the Ifrit, Sonic was arguably able to occasionally regain control.

Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to harness Chaos Emerald energy for his own use; with a Chaos Emerald, Sonic can perform the chaos power Chaos Control, and occasionally gain a boost in power.

Sonic 23 — Sonic performing the Spin Attack, from *Sonic Labyrinth*.

Sonic's core offensive maneuver is the Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Sonic can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed and hit with enough force to pierce colossal boulders.^[120] Highly adept in its usage, Sonic can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both grounded and aerial maneuvers, including the Spin Dash, Spin Jump, Homing Attack, the super-charged Focused Homing Attack, and the Light Speed Attack, which attacks at the speed of light.

Sonic pose 62 — Sonic delivering a powerful kick, from *Sonic Battle*.

Even without his Spin Attack, Sonic is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. He mostly relies on his fast footwork since the majority of his power lies in his legs, though he has been known to use his fists and arms from time to time, albeit in a rather straightforward manner. His fighting style is mostly derived from breakdancing moves^[121]^[122] which utilize Sonic's legs to their fullest, allowing him to deliver swift, wide-ranged kicks. He has also been known to use flying forward kicks, split kicks, and scissor kicks.^[123] Sonic was also shown during the scabbard of Excalibur incident to excel in swordsmanship. Even as a rookie swordsman, Sonic could beat a dragon and after receiving formal training, he could best master swordsmen like the Knights of the Round Table. In addition to using advanced techniques, Sonic can apply his speed to his swordplay for quick and swift slashes, and become a buzzsaw by spinning with his sword, enabling him to slice clean through enemies. He has also learned the martial art of Linshao Kung Fu from Shuifon, though he is yet to be seen using it.

TSRO7 — Sonic driving the Speed Star sideways at great speeds, from "Dangerous Distractions".

Sonic has extraordinary skill in operating vehicles. He has excellent skills when it comes to piloting planes like the Tornado, and water bike surfing on vessels like the Wave Cyclone. He is also experienced in a variation of sports such as boarding and surfing, and other recreational activities like grinding. As shown during Dodon Pa's Grand Prix, Sonic is also an expert at driving sport cars like the Speed Star. He has even demonstrated that he is capable of driving his car sideways and backwards just as well as he can forwards, and can keep up with other expert drivers like Shadow while driving from these directions.^[124]

Sonic has proven himself as a world-class Extreme Gear rider. He is said to move faster than he can run on an Extreme Gear^[125] and can go head-to-head with legendary Wind Masters like Jet the Hawk. Sonic seemingly has a knack for Extreme Gear riding, quickly grasping the controls on his first try and later developing advanced techniques despite being self-taught. After the second World Grand Prix, Sonic can be considered the best Extreme Gear rider in the world, having beaten Metal Sonic in a race, who at that point was an "unbeatable" rider with the skills of the world's finest Extreme Gear riders at his disposal.

SonicGenerations 2016-09-26 20-07-08-753 — Sonic accelerating a cart's speed, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

It appears that Sonic can control the strength and durability of his otherwise soft quills at will.^[126] While he is spinning, they appear to be extremely hard like buzzsaw blades; as demonstrated during the Neo Metal Sonic incident, his quills (and body) are durable enough to slice through battleships without even moving at the speed of sound. In addition, Sonic's quills can sense nearby dangers, which they warn him about by creating a tingling sensation.^[20] A similar precognitive ability of his that allows him to sense nearby danger comes in the form of sneezing.^[21] Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to transfer his speed throughout various parts of his body, allowing him to immediately set off from stationary positions and even channel it into objects to speed up their movements and make them pierce through solid objects as he does while running. He can also create an effect reminiscent of a time halt, even though it is unknown what it is derived from.

Equipment

SatBK Sonic02 — Sonic wielding Caliburn, from *Sonic and the Black Knight*.

Though he does not prefer to use weapons, mainly dissing firearms,^[127] Sonic has wielded a number of tools during his adventures, albeit never permanently. During the Space Colony ARK incident, Sonic used Grind Shoes, which were specifically made for grinding.^[128] Also, during the Emerl incident, he utilized deployable landmines in battle, and one time, he would wield his own version of the Piko Piko Hammer. During the World Ring incident, he also wore Shahra's Ring, allowing him to harness Shahra's magic for himself. Similarly, during the scabbard of Excalibur incident, Sonic would wield swords; he initially wielded Clarent, but later exchanged it for Caliburn, a sapient sacred sword with magical properties.

Transformations

Super Sonic

Main article: Super Sonic

By harnessing the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, Sonic can enter a Super State, transforming him into Super Sonic. Easily his most used transformation, Super Sonic is one of Sonic's strongest forms. In this state, all of Sonic's abilities far surpass his normal ones. He is also able to fly and is nearly invulnerable.^[129] However, this transformation consumes a lot of energy, meaning it cannot be maintained for long.

Super Sonic 2

Main article: Super Sonic 2

By harnessing the power of the Cyber corruption at half its potential, Super Sonic can enter a superior state, transforming him into Super Sonic 2. Being a "successor" of Super Sonic, this form retains the same traits as it, except Super Sonic 2 gains a power and speed increase.

Super Sonic Cyber

Main article: Super Sonic Cyber

By harnessing the power of Cyber corruption at its utmost limits, Super Sonic 2 can enter glitchy, frenzied and superior state, transforming him into Super Sonic Cyber. Being a "successor" of Super Sonic 2, this form also retains the same traits as it, as well as its predecessor, except Super Sonic Cyber gains an extreme power and speed increase from the full potential of the corruption. Although very powerful, it comes in a cost of more sufferance for him.

Hyper Sonic

Main article: Hyper Sonic

By using the power of the seven Super Emeralds, Sonic can achieve an extended and more powerful form of Super Sonic called Hyper Sonic. This form basically shares the same traits as Super Sonic, except Hyper Sonic commands greater power and all of his Super State abilities are greatly enhanced.

Hyper Mode

Main article: Hyper Mode

A weaker variant of the super transformation. Sonic is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own by drawing power from the Chaos Emeralds. In Hyper Mode, Sonic's speed and attack power are greatly increased.

Darkspine Sonic

Main article: Darkspine Sonic

By harnessing the World Rings of rage, hatred, and sadness, Sonic can undergo a transformation into Darkspine Sonic. In this state, he can fly, has greater strength, unlimited usage of his Soul Gauge powers and as well elemental abilities over flames, wind and darkness. However, because of the intense emotions sealed inside the World Rings that Sonic uses to transform, he becomes slightly darker and more violent.

Excalibur Sonic

Main article: Excalibur Sonic

By using the power of the four sacred swords, Sonic is able to transform into Excalibur Sonic. This form grants Sonic a strong golden armor with a red cape, the ability to fly, greater strength and the power to wield the legendary sacred sword Excalibur.

Sonic the Werehog

Main article: Sonic the Werehog

SFSBWerehog — Sonic transformed into Sonic the Werehog, from *Sonic Forces: Speed Battle*.

After unwillingly absorbing the power of Gaia, Sonic gained the power to turn into a werewolf-like form named Sonic the Werehog at night time. In this state, Sonic lost his trademark speed, but retained his lightning reflexes and agility. He also gained super strength, sharp claws, extendable arms, and limited energy control. While Sonic's strong will prevented him from becoming fully corrupt like most others would, he did gain some minor feral behavior. He permanently lost this form when the power of Gaia that granted him his Werehog form was re-absorbed by Dark Gaia.

Color Powers

Main article: Color Power

Sonic as the Cyan Laser, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Yellow Drill, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Orange Rocket, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Blue Cube, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Pink Spikes, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Green Hover, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Red Burst, from the Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Purple Frenzy, from the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Violet Void, from the Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors.
Sonic as the Indigo Asteroid, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Crimson Eagle, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Magenta Rhythm, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Ivory Lightning, from the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Gray Quake, from the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Black Bomb, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
Sonic as the Jade Ghost, from "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2".

By harnessing different variants of Hyper-go-on from Wisps, Sonic can use specific Color Powers to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a fireball, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Sonic has been able to transform into the Cyan Laser, Yellow Drill, Blue Cube, Green Hover, Pink Spikes, Purple Frenzy, Violet Void, Orange Rocket, Red Burst, Indigo Asteroid, Magenta Rhythm, Crimson Eagle, Ivory Lightning, Gray Quake, Black Bomb, and Jade Ghost. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.

Weaknesses

While not aquaphobic,^[130] Sonic is a very poor swimmer,^[68]^[3] and he is incapable of swimming properly.^[131]^[21]^[132] Furthermore, whilst underwater, Sonic's speed will be greatly decreased.^[131]

It has been stated that if Sonic does not sleep for eight hours during the night, it will spoil his running.^[133] In addition, he has trouble keeping his balance when coming to a sudden halt when running at high speed.

Because of Sonic's giant internal ego, he often banters and plays around with his enemies. This usually makes him underestimate his opponents and leave his guard down, as seen during his encounter with Infinite in Mystic Jungle during the War to Take Back the Planet and when he got trapped by Eggman onboard the Chaos Energy Cannon at the start of the Dark Gaia incident. Also, his impulsiveness and recklessness can often cause trouble, such as during the Lost Hex incident where he got rid of Eggman's Cacophonic Conch, which Eggman used to keep the Deadly Six in line, before listening to Tails' warnings about the conch.

Relationships

Dr. Eggman

Sonic-Labyrinth-Story-I — Sonic foiling Dr. Robotnik's plans, from *Sonic Labyrinth*.

You've turned into a big-time villain, doctor!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2

Dr. Eggman is Sonic's eternal nemesis and arch-enemy,^[134] whose plans he has foiled for years as of now^[135] ever since either before^[136] or during^[137] the South Island incident. If their relationship can be described with a single word, it is hostile,^[138] but explaining it properly is surprisingly difficult.^[134]

From Sonic's point of view, Eggman is first and foremost what can be defined as a "handful".^[134] 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,^[134] Sonic holds a great mutual loathing for the doctor and his ambitions and has spent years rescuing the victims of his conniving schemes.^[139] 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;^[140] 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.^[135] Also, whenever Sonic's anger explodes over injustice, he always makes his nemesis the receiving end of this aggression;^[59] 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.^[141]

Sonic beating Eggman.. — Sonic remaining casual even after defeating Dr. Eggman and the Egg Dragoon, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

Ha, I may not know what your plan is, but it's never going to work.

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Rush

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.^[93]^[136] 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.^[134] Whenever dealing with his nemesis, the hedgehog remains fully confident that he can spoil his plans and never really takes them seriously.^[142] In fact, Sonic finds entertainment in spoiling the doctor's plans, seeing as a way of making his life an adventure;^[93] to him, Eggman is "the one who brings adventure."^[134] he is likewise so used to beating his nemesis that he considers it an everyday job.^[143]^[144]

Eggman and Sonic M&S — 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^[28] and boldly calling him a "giant talking egg" and a "big loser".^[145] 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.^[134] 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.^[134]

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,^[146] 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,^[147] which was given by the hedgehog himself, he actually uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of him.^[148]

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. 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.^[134]

Miles "Tails" Prower

Jam credits puppy — Sonic and Tails, from *Sonic Jam*.

Uh, dude! You can fly anytime you want! And you're also like a super-genius! You're basically the coolest guy I know!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, "TailsTube #1 (feat. Sonic)"

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.^[141] 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^[149] as his sidekick and took upon himself to train him. In time, the fox would become his protégé.^[150] Additionally, Sonic would stop bullies from teasing Tails for his twin-tails, which only improved Tails' admiration of him.^[151]

Sonic Colors - Cutscene 29 - Screenshot 1 — 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".^[152] 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.^[149]^[151]^[152]^[153] However, he also sees Tails as a dependable sidekick and treats him as his equal partner on their adventures,^[152] 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.^[152] Additionally, Tails' skills as a mechanic, as well as his intellectual prowess has aided Sonic many times on his adventures.^[152] 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.^[152] 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.^[154]

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.

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.^[152] The two will continue to run together through numerous adventures,^[152] and will remain best friends until the day they die.^[155]

Amy Rose

Sonic Channel 2021 03 — Sonic with Amy at Twinkle Park, from Sonic Channel.

I know little girls who are better with a hammer than you! Well, one anyway!

— Sonic the Werehog, Sonic Unleashed

Amy Rose is one of Sonic's oldest and most loyal friends, and his self-proclaimed girlfriend.^[156] 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.^[157] Right from the start though, Sonic has not liked her like a girlfriend or reciprocate her advances.^[158] 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,^[159] 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,^[160]^[161] and her cheerful spirit almost always keeps him on her feet.^[162] As such, he considers her a near constant pain in his life^[163] as well as "a bit of a burden" who slows him down.^[164] 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.^[165] 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.^[166] 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.^[167]^[102]^[166] It is stated that in his heart he may not dislike her as much as it seems^[164]^[160] and that deep down he might actually have some feelings for her.^[168] Weirdly enough, the blue hedgehog is also very shy to admit his true feelings about his friend, always trying to dodge questions about that.^[167] 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.^[169] 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.^[166] 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.^[166]

Metal Sonic

Sonic Channel 2021 06 — Sonic racing Metal Sonic, from Sonic Channel.

Anytime you want a rematch, just let me know. I'll be waiting.

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Heroes

Metal Sonic is Sonic's robotic alter ego, created by Dr. Eggman for the sole purpose of destroying him.^[170]^[171] 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.^[171]

Metal Sonic is one of Sonic's earliest foes^[172] and his first true rival, being able to copy both his speed and power. Both of them share a strong rivalry with each other.^[173] 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^[174] 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".^[171] Even so, Sonic has never considered Metal Sonic his enemy in the true sense of the word.^[93] 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.^[171]

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.^[175] 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.^[176] Still, this does not keep him from enjoying pitting his skills against his.^[93] 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.^[171]

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.^[171]^[177]

How's it going, Metal? You're looking as hideous as usual!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2"

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.^[171] 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.^[171]

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.^[171]^[178]

Knuckles the Echidna

Heh, just letting Knuckles pilot the shuttle on the way over here was more dangerous than you could ever be!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2

Knuckles the Echidna is one of Sonic's greatest rivals and best friends.^[159] 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."^[179] When Sonic first met Knuckles, they two of them had a shocking and dreadful encounter,^[180] 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.

See the disappoint of readers, Knux — 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".^[180] 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,^[180]^[181] 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.^[180] 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.^[180] 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.^[180]

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, 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.

Sadxposter2 — 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.^[180] The two of them are connected by a hot-blooded friendship^[182] and while they may exchange quips and complain to each other, they are in perfect harmony when it comes time to act.^[180] 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.^[180] 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.^[182] Nonetheless, Sonic is still somewhat reluctant to admit when Knuckles is right and he was wrong.^[183] 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.

Shadow the Hedgehog

Sonicshadow — Sonic and Shadow with several Chao, from *Sonic Adventure 2*.

He was what he was. A brave and heroic hedgehog, who gave his life to save this planet. Shadow the Hedgehog...

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2

Shadow the Hedgehog is an occasional rival of Sonic's. They look almost identical (to the extent that many initially got them confused), and they can match each other in speed, agility and abilities,^[184]^[185] 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.^[186]

The only similarity Sonic and Shadow share is their silhouette, as their personalities and tendencies are completely different.^[187] In fact, Shadow is one of the most formidable opponents to Sonic in every way^[187] 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.^[93] 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.^[187] 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.^[187] 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,^[188] yet still fiercely intense.

Sonic v Shadow Boss ARK Race — Sonic fighting Shadow, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

Sonic has awknowledged Shadow is a very strong rival.^[177] As shown in all their clashes, they are each other's equal,^[189] 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.^[93]

Despite their differences, Sonic and Shadow share a mutual respect for each other's abilities,^[190] 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).^[187] Even so, Sonic himself has personally acknowledged Shadow's capabilities,^[191] even admitting that Shadow is only one who would have a chance against him in a race,^[103] 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.^[192] 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,^[193]^[194] even admitting in one scenario that he did not believe Shadow had it in him for his selfish acts.^[195] 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.^[187] Regardless of their disagreements, they are willing to put their differences aside for the greater good, and together they are an unbeatable team.

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.^[187]

Rouge the Bat

Rouge Ring — Sonic giving Shadow's Inhibitor 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 Inhibitor 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.^[196] 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.^[95]

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.^[196]

Cream the Rabbit

SonicCheeseCrean — Cream and Cheese with Sonic, from *Sonic Rush*.

What a polite girl...

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Advance 2

Cream the Rabbit is basically like a younger sister to Sonic.^[197] Cream similarly looks up to Sonic like an older brother.^[198] 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.^[198] 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.^[198] For example, when they met during the Gemerl incident, Sonic mainly took Cream with him on his adventure because she was not safe unchaperoned.^[199] 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.^[198]

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.^[198] 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.^[198]

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.^[198]

Team Chaotix

Sonic&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.^[200] 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,^[201] having once noted that following a lead from Team Chaotix was a "dumb idea."^[202] 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.^[200]

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,^[203] 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.^[200] 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).^[203]^[204] Vector also seems to respect and relate to Sonic's free-spirited nature, which make them hit it off well.^[200] Occasionally though, their big egos have made them clash.^[204] 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.^[200] When they work together, Sonic has also been known to have issues with Vector’s messy and outlandish investigation skills.^[200] 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.^[205] 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.^[200]

In regards to Espio the Chameleon, Sonic has a bit more respect for him than Vector, taking the warnings he gives him quite seriously.^[206] However, he does not hold his profession as a detective in high regards, as he playfully thinks that he is just "playing" detective.^[201] Nonetheless, Sonic appreciates Espio's recognition of his skills, and has even managed to earn the straight-laced chameleon's respect.^[207] 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.^[207] 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.^[208] 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.^[205]

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.^[209] 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.^[210]^[211] He is likewise confused and puzzled by Charmy's mindset and overall behavior.^[212] 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.^[205]

Blaze the Cat

Sonic Channel 2021 11 — Sonic and Blaze fighting side by side, from Sonic Channel.

You need to be true to yourself.

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Rush

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.^[213] 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.^[214] 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.^[215] The two of them became real friends afterwards^[215] 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.

Sonic and Blaze We are friends — 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,^[216]^[217] as well as a bit overzealous.^[215] However, he mellowed out about his opinions of her as he came to understand Blaze's rough past.^[215] 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.^[218] 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.^[215] 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.^[219] 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:^[220] 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.^[220]

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,^[221]^[222] and his advices have made Blaze come to understand that her pyrokinetic powers were not the curse she made them out to be.^[223]

A far as his present-day relationship with Blaze goes, Sonic has been show 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.^[58] 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.^[220] 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.^[58]

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.^[220]

Silver the Hedgehog

Sonic with silver — 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.^[114] 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.^[224] 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.^[225] 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.^[226]

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.^[227]^[228] He would occasionally even tease Silver with clues he had been missing.^[229] 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.^[230] 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,^[231] and Silver was even willing to offer Sonic his help with the current crisis.^[232]

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.^[205] 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.^[233]

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.^[226]

Emerl

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 the Hedgehog, Sonic Battle

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".^[234] 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.^[235]^[236] After the Gizoid's encounters with Shadow, Sonic quit his position as his guardian and wanted him to live his life to his fullest.^[237] 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.^[238] Soon after, he comforted a saddened Cream and assured his companions that they would meet the Gizoid again in the future.^[239]

Jet the Hawk

Sonic against Jet — Sonic and Jet, from *Sonic Riders*.

Even without wings, I can still fly! Right?

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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.

Princess Elise

STH2006 SN Nice smile 11 — Sonic and Elise laughing together, from *Sonic the Hedgehog* (2006).

Nothing starts until you take action. If you have time to worry, then run!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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

Screenshot 20170922-211501 — Sonic and Marine running together, from *Sonic Rush Adventure*.

Marine! Come on. The captain's not supposed to cry! If you stick with it, then we really will meet again someday!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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.^[240] 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.^[241] Though she cried at Sonic's departure, she vowed to meet him and Tails again no matter the boundaries.

Shahra

Screenshot 20171108-154403 — Sonic and Shahra as they part ways, from *Sonic and the Secret Rings*.

I'll have you smiling by the end of this. And that's not me ordering you as your master. That's a promise from me to you.

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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

If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of.

— Darkspine Sonic, Sonic and the Secret Rings

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.

Sonaze picture — 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

Do I need a reason to want to help out a friend?

— Sonic the Werehog, Sonic Unleashed

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 Channel 2021 09 — 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,^[242] 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.^[242]

The Deadly Six

SLWart1 — Sonic and the Deadly Six, from *Sonic Lost World*.

Oh, man, when I get my hands on you guys...

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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.

Classic Sonic

ClassicModernSonic — Sonic fist bumping with Classic Sonic, from the console/PC version of *Sonic Generations*.

Hey Sonic! Enjoy your future! It's gonna be great!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Generations (console/PC)

Sonic is shown to be on very good terms with 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

Screenshot 20171110-194038 — Sonic against Infinite, from *Sonic Forces*.

Your mask can't hide how sad and lonely you are! That Phantom Ruby Virtual Reality of yours is the real illusion!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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.^[243] He also expressed some annoyance at the latter's reference to him as a "sewer rat."^[244]

Avatar

SF LAUNCH27 — Sonic and the Avatar fist bumping, from *Sonic Forces*.

Here goes, partner! When we join forces, the sky's the limit!

— Sonic the Hedgehog, 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.^[245] 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.^[246]

Friends/allies

Ali Baba
Amy Rose (close friend)
Ariem
Avatar
Barry the Quokka
Belle the Tinkerer
Big the Cat
Blacksmith
Blaze the Cat (close friend)
Caliburn
Chaos
Cheese
Chip (good friend)
Chocola
Coconut Crew
- Colonel
- Daikun
- Kylok
- Muzy
- Setter
- Tabby
Conductor
Conductor's wife
Cream the Rabbit
Dodon Pa
E-123 Omega
Elder Scruffy
Emerl
Gala the Hound
Gardon
Gemerl
Guardian Units of Nations
- Commander
Honey the Cat
Illumina
King Shahryar
King Solomon
Kip the Capybara
Knights of the Round Table
- Sir Gawain
- Sir Galahad
- Sir Lamorak
- Sir Lancelot
- Sir Percival
Knuckles the Echidna (best friend and rival)
The Kraken's crew
- Batten Rouge
- Black Rose
- Catfish
- Froggy
- Knuckles the Dread
- Rusty Rose
- Sails Tails
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)
- Denizen 1998
- Froggy
- Rebel Rouge
- Renegade Knucks
- Squad Commander Red
Restoration
- Chief Mechanic
- Lanolin the Sheep
- Jewel the Beetle
Rouge the Bat
Salamander
Scrapniks
Scavengers
- Birdie (Boscage Maze)
- Froggy
- Gnarly Knuckles
- Hangry Cat
- Mangey Tails
- Prim Rouge
- Thorn Rose
Shahra
Shadow the Hedgehog
Silver the Hedgehog
Sinbad the Sailor
Sticks the Badger
Sonic Fan Club
Tails Nine
Team Chaotix
- Charmy Bee
- Espio the Chameleon
- Vector the Crocodile
Tangle the Lemur
Trip the Sungazer
Tikal
United Federation
- President
Vanilla the Rabbit
Whisper the Wolf
Wisps
- Jade
- Mother Wisp
- Yacker
- Maggie

Neutral

Enemies

Alpha Grim Amy
Alpha Grim Birdie
Alpha Grim Knuckles
Alpha Grim Rouge
Alpha Grim Sonic
Artificial Chaos
Babylon Guardian
Biolizard
Black Arms
- Black Doom
Black Dragon
Captain Whisker
Chaos Council
- Dr. Babble
- Dr. Deep
- Dr. Don't
- Dr. Done-It
- Mr. Dr. Eggman
Chaos Sonic
Dark Gaia
Dark Gaia's Minions
Deadly Six
- Master Zik
- Zavok
- Zazz
- Zeena
- Zomom
- Zor
Dr. Starline
Eggman Empire
- Badniks
- Tails Doll
- Chaos Gamma
- Cubot
- Dr. Eggman (arch-nemesis)
- Eggman Army
  - Infinite
  - Phantom Copies
- Orbot
Eggman Nega
The End
Erazor Djinn
Fang's Gang
- Bark the Polar Bear
- Bean the Dynamite
- Fang the Hunter
Fox Bullies
Grim Big
Grim Troopers
Hyudoro
Ifrit
Johnny
King Arthur
Kitsunami the Fennec
Maginaryworld monster
Mephiles the Dark
Prismatic Titan
Mini & Mum
Mirage Express
Rough the Skunk
SCR-HD
Solaris
Tumble the Skunk
Surge the Tenrec
Su
Time Eater
Uh
Witchcart
Witchcarters
- Bearanger
- Carrotia
- Hocke-Wulf

Notes

↑ Due to a mistranslation, the English version of the instruction booklet for Sonic Adventure calls Sonic "the world's fastest, hypersonic hedgehog" when the Japanese instruction booklet for the same game states that Sonic can reach supersonic speeds.

References

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↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 Sonic Colors (Wii) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.
↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/level: Lost Valley. "Sonic: Man, this place is a wreck. Thanks, Eggman. One of my favorite spots is all ruined."
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↑ Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/level: Market Street. "Sonic: I love that Old World charm!"
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↑ ^12.0 ^12.1 ^12.2 ^12.3 Devra Newberger Speregen (2016). Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide. Scholastic. p. 7. ISBN 978-1338033243.
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 Pedigree Books (August 2013). "Sonic's Count the Rings Time Trial". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Publishers. p. 9. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Fact: Sonic hates lies and is always searching for the truth!"
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↑ Hesse, Tyson; GGDG (August 19, 2021). "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 1". Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps. Season 1. Episode 1. YouTube.
↑ Sonic Team (December 23, 1998). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/level: Station Square. "Sonic: I am not too fond of places like this [Twinkle Park]."
↑ Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.
↑ ^19.0 ^19.1 Sega (15 November 2011). Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Nintendo 3DS. Sega. Area/level: Collection (Badges). "The world's fastest hedgehog! He hates corruption and dishonesty."
↑ ^20.0 ^20.1 Sonic Team (February 20, 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Wii. Sega. Area/level: Dinosaur Jungle. "Sonic: Uhh. My quills are starting to tingle..."
↑ ^21.0 ^21.1 ^21.2 ^21.3 ^21.4 ^21.5 ^21.6 ^21.7 (in Japanese) ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド. SoftBank. October 2, 1997. p. 99-100. ISBN 978-4797303377.
↑ ^22.0 ^22.1 "Profile: Sonic". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Books. September 17, 2013. p. 14. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Sonic's birthday is June 23rd and he was born on Christmas Island."
↑ Devra Newberger Speregen (September 2016). "5: Sonic's Friends and Foes!". Sonic: His Amazing History!. Scholastic. p. 55. ISBN 978-1338033236. "BIRTHDAY: June 23"
↑ ^24.0 ^24.1 Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter (Japanese). Twitter (June 23, 2020). Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved on January 27, 2021. "Happy birthday Sonic!! 今日でソニックも29周年ですね。 6月23日をソニックの誕生日って僕が決めたのですが、今思うと色々と気になります。ソニック誕生日にソニックナノブロックが届きました。日本では今週映画ソニック公開で楽しみです。みなさんソニックを長く愛してくれてありがとうございます"
↑ (in Japanese) SPEC vol. 7. Sega Enterprises, Ltd.. November 1990. p. 79. "[R]まずは、出生地。[ソ]クリスマス・アイランド。君達の世界とは全く違った不思議な世界さ、ボクはそこで仲間達と暮らしてるんだ。"
↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Mega Drive Official Guide Book. Shogakukan. December 1992. p. 22. ISBN 978-4091024145.
↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Official Guide Book. Shogakukan. 1994. pp. 4-5. ISBN 978-4091024794.
↑ ^28.0 ^28.1 ^28.2 "All Star Cast". Sonic Adventure Tokyo International Forum Unveiling Booklet. August 22, 1998. p. 6.
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↑ "The Making of ... Sonic The Hedgehog". Edge (Future Publishing) (101): 118–121. September 2001. ISSN 1350-1593. "Sonic was delivering [the kind of] high speed no other [game] was capable of, and the Mega Drive allowed this stunning demonstration of rotation during the bonus stages. This was said to be impossible on the hardware at the time."
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↑ ^34.0 ^34.1 ^34.2 Wawro, Alex (21 March 2018). Sonic the Hedgehog's origin story, according to the devs who made him. Game Developer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved on February 22, 2022.
↑ Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter (Japanese). Twitter (January 24, 2021). Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. "悔しいのでもう一度挑戦しましたがもっと判らなかった感じです。「セガの看板キャラクターであるソニック。世に出る前に彼に付けられていた名前を選べ」と言う問題が判りませんでした。作った人なのにね
セガい共通テスト受験終了！"
↑ ^36.0 ^36.1 Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection. Retrieved on May 19, 2018.
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↑ Horowitz, Ken (December 5, 2006). Interview: Mark Cerny. Sega-16. Retrieved on October 12, 2014. "Mark Cerny: Sonic had been a lighter blue, but he was very hard to see against the ocean backgrounds, so his color was darkened at the last moment."
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↑ Summer Of Sonic 2011 - Takashi Iizuka & Yuji Naka Q&A (18:20). YouTube (March 25, 2012). Retrieved on July 10, 2014.
↑ E3 2006: Sonic Team Interview. GameSpy. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved on May 14, 2022.
↑ ^55.00 ^55.01 ^55.02 ^55.03 ^55.04 ^55.05 ^55.06 ^55.07 ^55.08 ^55.09 ^55.10 ^55.11 Sega of America . Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Like the wind Sonic never stands still and is always on the move. Sonic is cool under pressure, particularly when faced with his arch enemy, Dr. Eggman. He thinks that saving the world is no big feat, and he always protects and fights for the underdog. Sonic hates boredom and is constantly looking for his next adventure. Sonic lives and dies by his own rules. He never thinks twice about what others think or say; he is driven by his own sense of justice and fair play. Sonic was born to run and loves to cover as much ground as fast as he can. His demeanor is always cool and calm. When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though no thing can stop him. When faced with a serious situation, Sonic bears down on the task at hand, focused on the challenge."
↑ Sega . Sonic Heroes official website (Japanese). Characters: Team Sonic. Sega. Archived from the original on December 7, 2004. Retrieved on May 25, 2021.
↑ ^57.0 ^57.1 ^57.2 ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 on Twitter. Twiiter (January 15, 2023). Retrieved on January 16, 2023.
↑ ^58.0 ^58.1 ^58.2 Sega . ソニック＆ブレイズ前編 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021.
↑ ^59.0 ^59.1 ^59.2 ^59.3 ^59.4 Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.
↑ Shadow the Hedgehog (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.
↑ ^61.0 ^61.1 "Sonic the Hedgehog". Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection. Factory Entertainment. 2010. p. 4.
↑ Sonic & Knuckles (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. cover.
↑ ^63.0 ^63.1 Sora Ltd. (March 9, 2008). Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Wii. Nintendo. Area/level: Trophy Hoard. "Sonic - The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic."
↑ ^64.0 ^64.1 Sonic Frontiers: 123 Rapid-Fire Questions With Takashi Iizuka. YouTube. Game Informer (July 12, 2022). Retrieved on July 13, 2022.
↑ ^65.0 ^65.1 ^65.2 ^65.3 ^65.4 ^65.5 ^65.6 ^65.7 ^65.8 Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.
↑ ^66.0 ^66.1 "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" (in Japanese). Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 9. "自由気ままが大好きで、曲がったことが大キライ。直情的で短気だが、困っている人がいると放っておけない優しさも併せ持っている。とにかくじっとしちゃいられない。サウンドにはうるさい。[He loves freedom and hates crookedness. He is impulsive and short-tempered, but also has a kindness that can't be ignored when someone is in trouble. He just can't sit still. He is picky about sound.]"
↑ ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.
↑ ^68.0 ^68.1 Sumo Digital (February 23, 2010). Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/level: Character Select screen. "Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic is the world's fastest hedgehog, capable of running at the speed of sound (768 mph). His other abilities include a 'Spin Attack', a 'Spin Dash' and his 'Super Sonic' transformation which makes him indestructible and gives him the gift of run-flight. Sonic is not an expert swimmer, but is fearless – even of Dr. Eggman. Alongside his best friend Tails, Sonic runs around the world stopping Dr. Eggman's schemes."
↑ Flynn, Ian; Sega (December 8m 2021). "Sonic The Hedgehog (16-bit)". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 13. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Sonic is usually laid back and cool, but he's driven to fight injustice - not in the name of the law, but for the ideal of freedom."
↑ Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 4.
↑ Japanese box art of Sonic the Hedgehog CD
↑ Sonic Team (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Running through the plains. "Elise: I have no words to express how grateful I am for your help... You're hurt! / Sonic: It's nothing. / Elise: Don't say that. I'm sorry. It's all my fault... / Sonic: Smile. Your smile... That's all I need."
↑ ^73.0 ^73.1 Sega (June 23, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. Area/level: Collectibles (Flags). "A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. He despises anything that is unfair and will get into trouble to help anyone in need. For Sonic, saving the world is just another thrilling episode in his life."
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Area/level: Misty Lake. "Merlina: Are you ready? / Sonic: Ready for what? / Merlina: If you remove that sword and defeat King Arthur with it... You shall forever be the worst of knights, slayer of kings... / Sonic: Guess I can't be the hero every time."
↑ ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.
↑ ^76.0 ^76.1 Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!. "Sonic: Destroy me? You and what mustache? I beat you all the time by myself, and now there's two of me!"
↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: World Map. "Shadow: Exactly. As it stands, there's no way we can win this. / Sonic: Of course we can win this! We always do! We just haven't figured that part out yet."
↑ Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Sonic: Wow, sometimes I even impress myself. For a second there I wasn't sure I was going to pull it off. Oh who am I kidding, we both knew how this would end. / Tails: Uh, are you talking to the broken robot who can hear you? / Sonic: Uh, maybe. That's between me and the robot. See, the important thing here is the alien planet is free. / Tails: Absolutely. / Sonic: So we can just forget about the whole talking to dead robots thing, right? / Tails: Nope. / Sonic: I knew you'd say that. / Tails: Well, come on, I've seen you save the day a lot of times. But I've never seen you talk to a pile of metal. / Sonic: Touché."
↑ Sonic Team (February 20, 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Sand Oasis. "Shahra: 'When darkness descends upon the Arabian Nights - the legendary blue hedgehog from another world shall come.' / Sonic: Me? Legendary? You've got to be kidding! You're gonna make me blush!"
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: Head to Avalon. "Merlina: The King is on an island known as Avalon. You have become a fine knight. / Sonic: Aw, cut it out. Anyways, I guess I'll go end this thing, then."
↑ Sega (December 3, 2021). スーパーソニック＆ Dr.エッグマン後編 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021.
↑ ^82.0 ^82.1 Sonic R (Sega Saturn) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-5.
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 2 (Team Heroes' story). "Amy: Yeesh, Sonic! Would it have killed you to go a little easy out there? / Sonic: Hey, this is a serious competition, Amy. / Amy: Chivalry is serious business, too! I'm a LADY! / Sonic: Hey Tails, Knuckles... Back me up on this, would you? / Tails: You know that Sonic never holds back, Amy. I thought you liked that about him?"
↑ Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 5: The Race Continues. "Silver: Right, yeah, okay. Winning. You ever have one of those feelings? Like... like... / Sonic: Like you're about to get your car fed to you by a blue hedgehog? No, never. / Silver: I'm not hungry, but thanks. / Sonic: Wow dude, you take all the fun out of trash talking."
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 7 (Team Babylon's story). "Sonic: Looks like you win this time around, Jet. / Jet: You're awfully calm about it. Aren't you ashamed at being beaten?? / Sonic: Why? Luck is a big part of victory? This just means you were the lucky one today."
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 8 (Team Babylon's story). "Sonic: I gotta hand it to you, Jet. I couldn't touch you out there today. / Jet: Then get training. I'll give you a rematch any day of the week."
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 5 (Team Dark's story). "Rouge: Well that was certainly over fast. / Sonic: You've improved, Shadow. Next time it's my turn to surprise you. / Shadow: No matter how many times you try, you can't win."
↑ ^88.0 ^88.1 Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Cutscene: 004. "Sonic: Ha Ha! That was awesome! As much as I like to run, it was really fun to drive this thing!"
↑ Team Sonic Racing (PC) digital manual, "Team Sonic".
↑ Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 24, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).
↑ Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: No Reason. "Werehog: I'll bet it's thanks to you. / Chip: Hmm? / Werehog: Even at night, when I'm like this. I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. You must have been protecting me this whole time. / Chip: I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself! / Werehog: I'm the reason? / Chip: Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart."
↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Gimme Shelter (Cream's Episode). "Emerl: Ha! Fodder! You're just fodder! Ha ha ha ha! / [...] / Cream: Emerl, please stop! / Emerl: Haa haa... ...Why? Cream? / Cream: *sniffle* *sobs* / Emerl: Cream... Are you 'sad'? / Cream: Yes... / [...] / Emerl: 'There's nothing worse than making a girl cry!' That's what Sonic said..."
↑ ^93.0 ^93.1 ^93.2 ^93.3 ^93.4 ^93.5 ^93.6 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Jake B.: Which bad guy is the biggest pain in your neck? Dr. Eggman, Metal Sonic, Shadow the Hedgehog, Other? / Sonic: Well I really don't consider any of these guys my enemy in the true sense. Dr. Eggman has always found a way to make life an adventure for me and I love spoiling his evil plans. As for Shadow and Metal Sonic, I just enjoy testing my skills against them too. You know me, I love adventures!"
↑ Sega (July 29, 2021). ソニック＆ルージュ前編 (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved on October 26, 2021.
↑ ^95.0 ^95.1 Sega (August 17, 2021). ソニック＆ルージュ後編 (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved on October 26, 2021.
↑ Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Tropical Resort. "Sonic: He [Eggman] loves to hear his own lips flap, but I gotta hand it to the Eggster, this place is epic. Everyone and their brother is gonna want to come here. / Tails: No doubt but now I'm not sure why we're here? This place looks totally harmless. / [...] / Sonic: Plot or not, you can't be mad at this view. This place is takin' beauty to the next level."
↑ Sega (March 31, 2023). The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. Steam. Sega. Area/level: Dining Car. "Sonic: Aw man! The windows are all covered up now... I never got to look at the pretty views... / *Barry the Quokka: W-what? What's wrong?? / Sonic: Amy was saying the train's sights couldn't be beat. I was excited!"
↑ Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Sonic: You know, as alien as this place is, there is something very... Eggmanish about it. / Tails: I think he's transforming it somehow. Making it part of his theme park. / [...] / Sonic: It looks like the 'theme' of his park is universal domination and conquest of alien races. / Tails: It's more than a theme; it's a reality. He's using them like some kind of living intergalactic gasoline. / Sonic: That's pretty low, even for a sleazeball like Eggman."
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Sweet Mountain. "Sonic: Heh! That was barely a warm-up! / Silver: Not half bad, Sonic. / Blaze: You're even sharper now than when we last met."
↑ Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Vs. Infinite. "Infinite: Impossible! Your abilities exceed your previous data! / Sonic: Unlike mechs, I can grow. I get more powerful every second!"
↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Emerald Beach (Rouge's story). "Rouge: You've got much stronger... / Sonic: I've got something to protect..."
↑ ^102.0 ^102.1 Sonic Rivals (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
↑ ^103.0 ^103.1 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "From Your Ultimate Fan: How fast can you go (MPH) and how long would it take you to run around the world once? Also, who could beat you in a race, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow, Cream, Rouge, Amy or Dr. Eggman? / Sonic: I have the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound. That's about 760 MPH at 59*F...pretty fast, huh? The only character that would really have a chance against me would be Shadow…but then again, I've never lost a race!"
↑ Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Cutscene: Opening (Team Sonic).
↑ ^105.0 ^105.1 Sonic R (Sega Saturn) United States instruction booklet, pg. 17.
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: Opening.
↑ Sonic Unleashed (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, pg. 12.
↑ ^108.0 ^108.1 Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega CD. Sega. Cutscene: Credits sequence.
↑ Audureau, William; Petronille, Marc (January 1, 2013). The History of Sonic the Hedgehog. UDON Entertainment. ISBN 978-1926778563. "During the day, he was his usual self, able to run anywhere at the speed of light; but at night, he became a slow and savage 'werehog', prone to giving his enemies violent smackdowns."
↑ "Profile: Sonic". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Books. September 17, 2013. p. 8. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Sonic runs faster that the speed of light and according the Guinness Book of Records, he is officially the fastest video game character of all time!"
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "Sonic: Too Easy! / Omega: Data 130% higher than previous entry. Suspected error... / Tails: Nice run, Sonic! / Omega: Impossible... At this rate, light speed will be exceeded. / Sonic: Light speed? That's small time. There's no challenge! / Omega: Does not compute..."
↑ Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Mega-CD) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 16.
↑ Sonic Rivals 2 (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.
↑ ^114.0 ^114.1 Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Silver appears (Sonic Episode).
↑ Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: The Chaos Emeralds entrusted (Sonic Episode).
↑ Sonic Team USA (June 23, 2001). Sonic Adventure 2. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Egg Golem (Dark story).
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: World Destruction.
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!.
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: Queen of the Underworld.
↑ Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega CD. Sega. Area/Level: Opening sequence.
↑ Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance) United States instruction booklet, pg. 3.
↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. "Sonic Flare: Sonic's heavy attack. He performs a Downward Kick using breakdance moves, which knocks opponents away."
↑ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
↑ "Dangerous Distractions". Team Sonic Racing Overdrive. Season 1. Episode 1. March 16, 2019. YouTube.
↑ Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 4.
↑ Sonic's Up Throw, Super Smash Bros. Brawl
↑ Sonic Team (November 15, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Westopolis. "Sonic: To swap your weapon for another weapon that's on the ground, just press the X Button! Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead using those things!"
↑ Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Darrell C: Why did you change your shoes in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle? / Sonic: Those were special shoes that were specifically made for grinding. It was something that I've always wanted to try and it sure came in handy! Look forward for some more intense and extreme grinding in my next adventure, Sonic Heroes."
↑ Sonic Team . Sonic Channel (Japanese). Characters: Super Sonic. SEGA. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved on June 25, 2008.
↑ "Characters". The History of Sonic the Hedgehog. Les Editions Pix'n Love. September 6, 2013. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-926778-96-9. "Trivia - Sonic's creators have admitted that the hedgehog a very bad swimmer, and this fact can be seen in several of his games. Sonic is not afraid of water, but he has a tendency to sink right into the bottom of any body of water he enters."
↑ ^131.0 ^131.1 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Game Gear) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 20.
↑ Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Adabat. "'Brenda: Is there anything you CAN'T do, Sonic? Any weaknesses? / [Answer is revealed to be 'I can't swim.] / Brenda: Great! What a scoop! This matches all my other data perfectly!"
↑ Sega of America (February 2004). Sonic Central. Sega of America. Archived from the original on January 24, 2004. "'Sega.com: Sonic sure is busy -- how many hours of sleep does he need per night? / Yuji Naka: Hmm, I suppose he sleeps the ordinary eight hours a night or so, because unless he sleeps well, lack of sleep will affect his run..."
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↑ ^135.0 ^135.1 Barba, Rick. "The Basics". Sonic Colors Bradygames Official Guide. BradyGames. p. 2-3. ISBN 948-0-7440-1258-3.
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↑ BumbleKast for August 29th, 2022 - Q&A Livestream with Ian Flynn. Youtube (August 29, 2022). Retrieved on August 29, 2022.
↑ "システム編" (in Japanese). ソニックバトル最強攻略ガイド. Shogakukan. January 10, 2004. p. 22. ISBN 978-4091061409.
↑ Sonic Colours (Nintendo DS) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pgs. 3-4.
↑ Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 5.
↑ ^141.0 ^141.1 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/level: Leaf Storm (Sonic). "Eggman: Sonic, you little pest! Soon, ultimate power will be within my grasp. And I shall be invincible! / Sonic: Ha, I may not know what your plan is, but it's never going to work."
↑ Sonic Team (November 1, 2011) Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Eggman Abducted. "Sonic: No, seriously, we beat this guy every time. It's like it's our job or something!"
↑ Hesse, Tyson; GGDG (August 26, 2021). "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2". Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps. Season 1. Episode 2. YouTube.
↑ Sonic Team (December 23, 1998). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/level: Mystic Ruins Station Area. "Dr. Robotnik: Ha ha ha ha! If it isn't Sonic! / Sonic: Look! It's a giant talking egg! / Dr. Robotnik: Silence! [...] I want all the Chaos Emeralds. Better not interfere! Or else! / Sonic: Or else what, ya big loser? / Dr. Robotnik: Or else I'll take them from you by force... the hard way!"
↑ Sonic Team (October 18, 2013). Sonic Lost World. Wii U. Sega. Area/level: Tropical Coast. "Sonic: Pfft, yeah well, teaming up with you feels like the end of the world, Eggman. I'm gonna want to take a long shower by the time we're done."
↑ Prima Development (June 20, 2001). "Dr. Robotnik, a.k.a. Eggman". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 3. ISBN 978-0761536147.
↑ Sega of America (February 2004). Yuki Naka on Sonic's Past, Present, and Future part 2. Sega of America. Archived from the original on January 24, 2004. "Sega.com: Did Sonic have a hand in changing Dr. Robotnik's name to Dr. Eggman for the United States games? If so, was he trying to make fun of his nemesis? / Yuji Naka: To tell the truth, his name has not changed. Robotnik is his real name and Eggman is a common name taken after his shape. Possibly, it may have been Sonic, who uttered this alias for the first time! I feel, though, Sonic uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of the doctor."
↑ ^149.0 ^149.1 Sega of America . Miles 'Tails' Prower. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger."
↑ Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Area/Leve: Gallery, Vault 5. "Blacksmith: His real name is Miles Prower. His nickname is Tails. As Sonic's protégé, he loves to tinker with gadgets. He is only 8 years old."
↑ ^151.0 ^151.1 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "JamMai6: Have you ever wished you had a brother? I don't mean Shadow. / Sonic: Well I actually have a little 'adopted' brother in Tails. He and I go way back! Ever since I stopped the bullies from teasing him about having two tails, he's been like my shadow, following me on every adventure. He's a really cool inventor and has mad mechanical skills to boot!"
↑ ^152.0 ^152.1 ^152.2 ^152.3 ^152.4 ^152.5 ^152.6 ^152.7 Sega . ソニック＆テイルス (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on December 22, 2020. Retrieved on December 23, 2020.
↑ Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) North American instruction booklet, pg. 5
↑ Sonic Team (November 10, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Area/Level: Dolphin Resort. "Tails: Just make sure you take enough time to tune up your Gear, okay, Sonic? You always leave all the tech work to me. / Sonic: Heh, well of course! I know you'll do it better than anybody else!"
↑ "MILES 'TAILS' PROWER". Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 20.
↑ Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) United States instruction booklet, pg. 24.
↑ Sega of America . Amy Rose. Sonic Characters. Sega. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Once Sonic saved Amy from the clutches of Dr. Eggman in Sonic CD, the two became fast friends. Amy is graceful and powerful at the same time and though she often gets into trouble, she is stronger than most give her credit for. She has a big crush on Sonic and wouldn't mind if they became more than friends, but Sonic is too busy saving the world to think about having a girlfriend, let alone a wife and kids! With her Piko Piko Hammer and Tarot Cards, Amy has proven herself a valuable member of Sonic's team."
↑ Character Introduction: Hero/ characters for 2P battle. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved on November 30, 2014.
↑ ^159.0 ^159.1 Sonic Advance 3 (Game Boy Advance) United States instruction booklet, pg. 16.
↑ ^160.0 ^160.1 Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.
↑ Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (June 18, 2003). Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Station Square. "Sonic: I give up! She's so weird!"
↑ "AMY ROSE". Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 26.
↑ Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Dudenc2: Hey Sonic, who is a better friend, Amy Rose, Cream, Knuckles, or Tails? / Sonic: They're all my friends…I like them all, but that Amy sure can be a pain…sometimes or should I say most of the time!"
↑ ^164.0 ^164.1 "Amy Rose". Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection. Factory Entertainment. 2010. p. 7.
↑ Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 6.
↑ ^166.0 ^166.1 ^166.2 ^166.3 Sega . ソニック＆エミー (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved on February 14, 2021.
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↑ Prima Development (June 20, 2001). "Amy Rose". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 3. ISBN 978-0761536147.
↑ Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Spagonia. "Amy: I still can't believe it's you inside that... THING. But! No matter the package, you're still my Sonic, Sonic!"
↑ Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Metal Overlord. "Metal Overlord: Sonic... I was created for the sole purpose of destroying you."
↑ ^171.0 ^171.1 ^171.2 ^171.3 ^171.4 ^171.5 ^171.6 ^171.7 ^171.8 ソニック & メタルソニック (Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved on May 23, 2021.
↑ Sega of America . Metal Sonic. Sonic Characters. Sega. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Metal Sonic was created by the evil genius, Dr. Eggman, and is one of Sonic's earliest foes. He is modeled with extreme accuracy after our blue hero, giving him the ability to predict Sonic's moves and match his great speed. The red-eyed Badnik first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993."
↑ Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 19.
↑ Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Mega-CD) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 7.
↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 7, 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Neon Palace Zone. "Sonic: I got a bad feeling about this, Tails! Whenever Metal Sonic's involved, it always means trouble!"
↑ Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 1, 2006). Sonic Rivals. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Death Yard Zone. "Sonic: What, that lame robot copy of yours again? You really need to get a hold of some better toys, you know. / 'Eggman': Heh heh heh... The previous Metal Sonic was able to capture data from your last match... Data I was able to recover! I've already upgraded this new model with that data so that it'll be wise to your little tricks. This time, it's YOU who's going to get sent to the junkyard, Sonic! / Sonic: A copy is still just a copy! It'll never be able to top the original!
↑ ^177.0 ^177.1 ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.
↑ Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Last story). "Sonic: Anytime you want a rematch, just let me know. I'll be waiting."
↑ Sega (June 23, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "A red echidna that boasts some serious muscle, Knuckles is what one might call 'best frenemies' with Sonic."
↑ ^180.0 ^180.1 ^180.2 ^180.3 ^180.4 ^180.5 ^180.6 ^180.7 ^180.8 Sega . ソニック＆ナックルズ (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved on January 27, 2021.
↑ Sega of America . Knuckles the Echidna. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Knuckles was born alone on Angel Island, brought into this world to defend the Master Emerald. That is Knuckles' destiny and fate. If Sonic exemplifies the wind, then Knuckles is the mountain: stern and unmovable. Knuckles is quick to anger, but cool and determined in battle. Even though he considers Sonic his friend, the disposition of the Master Emerald is his ultimate concern. His determination to protect the gem from harm or ill use is set in stone and is unshakable. He is often envious of the adventurous lifestyle Sonic lives and the fame that has followed from Sonic's deeds, but Knuckles is well known in his own right, as a treasure hunter versed in the martial arts."
↑ ^182.0 ^182.1 Sonic Advance 3 Japanese website (Japanese). Retrieved on May 1, 2015.
↑ Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Team Sonic). "Knuckles: Boy, talk about cutting it close... / Sonic: Eeh, not really. / Knuckles: Come on, tell me you weren't scared. If it wasn't for us, you wouldn't of had a chance! / Sonic: Well, maybe you're right. Thanks Knuckles."
↑ Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 6.
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Collection Room. "Shadow's character profile: Created as the 'Ultimate Life Form' by Professor Gerald Robotnik, Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Shadow is the spitting image of Sonic, sharing his agility and speed. He has a strong sense of purpose and pursues his goals by any means necessary."
↑ 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."
↑ ^187.0 ^187.1 ^187.2 ^187.3 ^187.4 ^187.5 ^187.6 Sega (June 28, 2021). ソニック & シャドウ (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved on June 28, 2021.
↑ Sumo Digital (February 23, 2010). Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Shadow the Hedgehog's profile card. "Shadow is an artificial life form, created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather. His initial hatred of Sonic has now developed into a friendly rivalry."
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "Shadow: I'm happy to leave the racing around all day to them, thanks. / Omega: Unable to process. According to data, your ability equals Sonic's."
↑ 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.
↑ Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Finalhazard. "Sonic: Shadow, I understand. You're unstoppable. Let's destroy this creature now! Everyone is waiting for us back on earth!"
↑ 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?"
↑ Sonic Team, Sega Studio USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Final Haunt). "Shadow: Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / Sonic: Man... I didn't think you had it in ya."
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↑ Sonic Advance 3 official website (Japanese). Retrieved on May 1, 2015.
↑ ^198.0 ^198.1 ^198.2 ^198.3 ^198.4 ^198.5 ^198.6 Sega (April 20, 2021). ソニック＆クリーム (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved on April 21, 2021.
↑ 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!"
↑ ^200.0 ^200.1 ^200.2 ^200.3 ^200.4 ^200.5 ^200.6 ソニック＆ベクター (Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved on March 24, 2021.
↑ ^201.0 ^201.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Espio: Stealth is the foundation of any investigation. / Tails: Does that mean you're here on business? / Espio: You could say that. / Sonic: You guys are still playing private eye, huh?"
↑ 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."
↑ ^203.0 ^203.1 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!"
↑ ^204.0 ^204.1 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?!"
↑ ^205.0 ^205.1 ^205.2 ^205.3 Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!.
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Rescuing Espio.
↑ ^207.0 ^207.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Espio: Your speed escapes the naked eye. You would make a fine ninja, Sonic. / Sonic: Aw, thanks! / Espio: Would you walk the path of ninjutsu with me? / Sonic: Ninjutsu, huh? Sorry, but I think that path's a bit too narrow for me."
↑ 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.
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Zone Map (Sonic). "Tails: I don't know... It might have something to do with Eggman Nega. / Sonic: I'm also concerned about that mysterious girl you saw, too."
↑ 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!"
↑ ^215.0 ^215.1 ^215.2 ^215.3 ^215.4 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!"
↑ ^220.0 ^220.1 ^220.2 ^220.3 Sega (November 5, 2021). ソニック＆ブレイズキャラ紹介 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021.
↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Extra). "Sonic: As long as you have the power of friendship, the Sol Emeralds... will never lose their glow! / Blaze: ! The Sol Emeralds...! / Sonic: Ready to do this together? Blaze should be able to use the Sol Emeralds now. / Blaze: It's so warm! I can feel the power energizing me!"
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↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Extra). "Burning Blaze: I understand now... My inherent power over fire... As princess, it is my duty to protect the Sol Emeralds. But because of my duty, I shut people out, and keep to myself... But trying to make it solely my responsibility, I put my world in danger. But then... / Sonic: You need to be true to yourself! / Burning Blaze: Sonic the Hedgehog..."
↑ Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Saved by Amy (Sonic Episode).
↑ Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).
↑ ^226.0 ^226.1 ソニック＆シルバーキャラクター紹介 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー (October 8, 2021). Archived from the original on October 8, 2021.
↑ 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!"
↑ Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: White Space. "Silver: This should be fun! Let's go Sonic!".
↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Emerald City (Sonic's Episode). "Sonic: Hey! Yeah, Knuckles might be able to help us out! Especially since he's familiar with 'Chaos Emeralds'! OK, are you ready, Emerl? / Tails: Emerl? / Sonic: Yeah, that's its name. It's powered by 'Chaos Emeralds', so I named it 'Emerl'! Cool name, eh? / Tails: Em, yeah. Real clever..."
↑ 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..."
↑ Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Gimme Shelter (Shadow's Episode). "Emerl: Hey, now! Don't go and get all serious on me like that, Shadow! / Shadow: Hmph. Look who's talking. You remind me a little too much of a certain spikey, smug little..."
↑ 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 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."
↑ ^242.0 ^242.1 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.
↑ 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!"

Sonic the Hedgehog

Main article · History and appearances (1991 - 2006, 2007 - present, Sonic Prime) · Miscellaneous · Gallery
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Relationships		Tails (best friend) · Eggman (arch-nemesis) · Knuckles (frenemy) · Amy (admirer) · Metal Sonic (robotic doppelgänger) · Big (close friend) · Shadow (arch-rival) · Rouge (close friend) · Cream (close friend) · Chaotix (Vector, Espio, Charmy) (close friends) · Omega (ally) · Blaze (close friend) · Silver (friendly rival) · Jet (rival in speed)
Transformations		Super Sonic (Super Sonic 2 (Super Sonic Cyber)) · Hyper Sonic · Darkspine Sonic · Excalibur Sonic · Werehog · Shatter Sonic
Equipment		Sonic's shoes (footwear) · Grind Shoes (grinding footwear) · Light Speed Shoes, Crystal Ring, Bounce Bracelet, Flame Ring, Magic Gloves, Mystic Melody (Level Up Item) · Blue Star, Blue Star II (Extreme Gear) · Speed Star, Cyclone (race cars) · Tornado (biplane)
Moves		Spin Attack · Spin Jump · Spin Dash · Super Peel Out · Insta-Shield · Homing Attack · Jump Dash · Light Dash · Light Attack · Somersault · Speed Up · Sonic Wind · Time Stop · Chaos Control · Skid · Blue Tornado · Kick · Boost Mode · Trick Action · Boost · Hop Jump · Humming Top · Air Boost · Slide · Stomp · Quick Step · Cartwheel · Drift · Wall Jump · Foot Sweep · Drift · Double Jump · Side Step · Vault · Vault Dash · Wall Climb · Wall Run · Wall Spin Dash · Drop Dash · Cyloop (Quick Cyloop) · Parry · Dodge · Sonic Boom · Wild Rush · Phantom Rush · Homing Shot · Spin Slash · Loop Kick · Recovery Smash · Grand Slam · Cyclone Kick · Cross Slash ·
Major games		Rad Mobile (first appearance) · Sonic 1 · Sonic CD · Sonic 2 · Sonic 3 & Knuckles · Sonic 3D Blast · Sonic Adventure · Sonic Adventure 2 · Sonic Advance · Sonic Advance 2 ·Sonic Battle · Sonic Heroes · Sonic Advance 3 · Shadow · Sonic Rush · Sonic Riders · Sonic '06 · Sonic & the Secret Rings · Sonic Rush Adventure · Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity · Sonic Unleashed · Sonic & the Black Knight · Sonic Free Riders · Sonic Colors · Sonic 4: EP I · Sonic Generations · Sonic 4: EP II · Sonic Lost World · Sonic Mania · Sonic Forces · Sonic Frontiers · Sonic Superstars · Sonic Dream Team
Key people		Yuji Naka (co-creator) · Naoto Ohshima (co-creator) · Hirokazu Yasuhara (co-creator) · Yuji Uekawa (redesigner)
Voice actors	English	Deven Mack (Sonic Prime) · Roger Craig Smith (2010 - present) · Jason Griffith (2005 - 2009) · Ryan Drummond (1999 - 2004)
	Japanese	Jun'ichi Kanemaru (1998 - present)
Theme songs		"It Doesn't Matter" · "We Can" · "His World" · "Endless Possibility" · "Knight of the Wind" · "Live Life" · "Reach for the Stars" · "Speak with Your Heart" · "Fist Bump" · "I'm Here"
Related		Alex Kidd · Chili dog (favorite food) · Christmas Island (birthplace) · June 23 (birth date) · Statue in Japan · Team Sonic

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[109] Due to a mistranslation, the English version of the instruction booklet for Sonic Adventure calls Sonic "the world's fastest, hypersonic hedgehog" when the Japanese instruction booklet for the same game states that Sonic can reach supersonic speeds.

[Twitter-1] Nishimura, Masato (July 9, 2017). Masato Nishimura (@Mazin__) on Twitter (Japanese). Twitter. Retrieved on December 6, 2018.

[SC-2] 2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 ^2.11 ^2.12 ^2.13 Sonic Channel (Japanese). Characters: Sonic. Sega. Archived from the original on May 26, 2019. Retrieved on July 3, 2015.

[JamProfile-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 ^3.4 ^3.5 ^3.6 ^3.7 Sonic Jam (Sega Saturn) Character House, "Sonic the Hedgehog"

[ColorsManual-4] 4.0 ^4.1 Sonic Colors (Wii) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.

[5] Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/level: Lost Valley. "Sonic: Man, this place is a wreck. Thanks, Eggman. One of my favorite spots is all ruined."

[6] Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/level: Whale Lagoon. "Blaze: No wonder Sonic loves this place."

[7] Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/level: Wisp Circuit. "Sonic: Man, I love this beautiful place."

[8] Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/level: Market Street. "Sonic: I love that Old World charm!"

[GrandMetropolis-9] 9.0 ^9.1 Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/level: Grand Metropolis (Team Sonic). "Sonic: I love places like this."

[TailsTube1-10] 10.0 ^10.1 ^10.2 ^10.3 ^10.4 TailsTube #1 (feat. Sonic). YouTube. Sonic the Hedgehog (March 25, 2022). Retrieved on March 25, 2022.

[2013Joypolis-11] 11.0 ^11.1 東京ジョイポリスソニックセリフ集（一部） (Japanese) (August 2, 2013). Retrieved on May 8, 2022. "Sonic: もう梅雨の季節だなぁ。さすがに雨の日は、俺だって静かにしてるぜ。本なんか読んだりするさ。例えば「アラビアン・ナイト」とか「アーサー王と円卓の騎士」・・・　とかな！ [It's the rainy season already. On rainy days, I'm calm. I read books. For example, the Arabian Nights or King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table... or something else!]"

[Scholastic2-12] 12.0 ^12.1 ^12.2 ^12.3 Devra Newberger Speregen (2016). Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide. Scholastic. p. 7. ISBN 978-1338033243.

[Hidden-13] 13.0 ^13.1 ^13.2 Pedigree Books (August 2013). "Sonic's Count the Rings Time Trial". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Publishers. p. 9. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Fact: Sonic hates lies and is always searching for the truth!"

[Sonic3Promo-14] 14.0 ^14.1 Video Archive (22 April 2022). Sonic History Video (Sonic 3 Promo) [ENGLISH CC] {Windii Reupload} (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on 10 November 2022.

[AdventureGuide-15] 15.0 ^15.1 ^15.2 "ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ" (in Japanese). ソニックアドベンチャーオペレーションガイド. SoftBank. January 1999. p. 24. ISBN 978-4757203006.

[RotWPart1-16] Hesse, Tyson; GGDG (August 19, 2021). "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 1". Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps. Season 1. Episode 1. YouTube.

[17] Sonic Team (December 23, 1998). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/level: Station Square. "Sonic: I am not too fond of places like this [Twinkle Park]."

[USManual1-18] Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.

[SonicLondon-19] 19.0 ^19.1 Sega (15 November 2011). Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Nintendo 3DS. Sega. Area/level: Collection (Badges). "The world's fastest hedgehog! He hates corruption and dishonesty."

[TinglingQuills-20] 20.0 ^20.1 Sonic Team (February 20, 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Wii. Sega. Area/level: Dinosaur Jungle. "Sonic: Uhh. My quills are starting to tingle..."

[JamGuide-21] 21.0 ^21.1 ^21.2 ^21.3 ^21.4 ^21.5 ^21.6 ^21.7 (in Japanese) ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド. SoftBank. October 2, 1997. p. 99-100. ISBN 978-4797303377.

[Pedigree-22] 22.0 ^22.1 "Profile: Sonic". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Books. September 17, 2013. p. 14. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Sonic's birthday is June 23rd and he was born on Christmas Island."

[Scholastic-23] Devra Newberger Speregen (September 2016). "5: Sonic's Friends and Foes!". Sonic: His Amazing History!. Scholastic. p. 55. ISBN 978-1338033236. "BIRTHDAY: June 23"

[27Jan2020-24] 24.0 ^24.1 Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter (Japanese). Twitter (June 23, 2020). Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved on January 27, 2021. "Happy birthday Sonic!! 今日でソニックも29周年ですね。 6月23日をソニックの誕生日って僕が決めたのですが、今思うと色々と気になります。ソニック誕生日にソニックナノブロックが届きました。日本では今週映画ソニック公開で楽しみです。みなさんソニックを長く愛してくれてありがとうございます"

[25] (in Japanese) SPEC vol. 7. Sega Enterprises, Ltd.. November 1990. p. 79. "[R]まずは、出生地。[ソ]クリスマス・アイランド。君達の世界とは全く違った不思議な世界さ、ボクはそこで仲間達と暮らしてるんだ。"

[26] Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Mega Drive Official Guide Book. Shogakukan. December 1992. p. 22. ISBN 978-4091024145.

[27] Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Official Guide Book. Shogakukan. 1994. pp. 4-5. ISBN 978-4091024794.

[AdventureTokyoInternational-28] 28.0 ^28.1 ^28.2 "All Star Cast". Sonic Adventure Tokyo International Forum Unveiling Booklet. August 22, 1998. p. 6.

[alive-29] 29.0 ^29.1 ^29.2 Thomas, Lucas M. (January 20, 2007). Sonic the Hedgehog VC Review. IGN. Retrieved on February 23, 2014.

[retro-30] 30.0 ^30.1 ^30.2 ^30.3 ^30.4 "The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog". Retro Gamer (Bournemouth: Imagine Publishing) (100): 46–49. February 2012. ISSN 1742-3155.

[lame_title-31] 31.0 ^31.1 Kennedy, Sam . Sonic Boom. 1UP.com. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved on September 24, 2014.

[edge-32] "The Making of ... Sonic The Hedgehog". Edge (Future Publishing) (101): 118–121. September 2001. ISSN 1350-1593. "Sonic was delivering [the kind of] high speed no other [game] was capable of, and the Mega Drive allowed this stunning demonstration of rotation during the bonus stages. This was said to be impossible on the hardware at the time."

[33] Sega Visions Interview with Yuji Naka (October 1992). Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved on June 28, 2007.

[GD-34] 34.0 ^34.1 ^34.2 Wawro, Alex (21 March 2018). Sonic the Hedgehog's origin story, according to the devs who made him. Game Developer. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved on February 22, 2022.

[MrHedgehog-35] Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter (Japanese). Twitter (January 24, 2021). Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. "悔しいのでもう一度挑戦しましたがもっと判らなかった感じです。「セガの看板キャラクターであるソニック。世に出る前に彼に付けられていた名前を選べ」と言う問題が判りませんでした。作った人なのにね
セガい共通テスト受験終了！"

[NewInterview-36] 36.0 ^36.1 Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection. Retrieved on May 19, 2018.

[OhshimaIntHist-37] Naoto Ohshima (2013). "The History Of Sonic The Hedgehog". in Les Editions Pix'n Love]. Interview With Naoto Ôshima. UDON Entertainment Corp. pp. 96–101. ISBN 978-1-926778-96-9.

[38] Horowitz, Ken (December 5, 2006). Interview: Mark Cerny. Sega-16. Retrieved on October 12, 2014. "Mark Cerny: Sonic had been a lighter blue, but he was very hard to see against the ocean backgrounds, so his color was darkened at the last moment."

[facts-39] Claiborn, Samuel (June 26, 2014). 21 Crazy Facts About Sonic and the Console War He Started. IGN. Retrieved on February 13, 2014.

[40] Sheffield, Brandon . Out of the Blue: Naoto Ohshima Speaks. Game Developer. Retrieved on December 13, 2009.

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[videogamer_swim-44] Revealed: Why Sonic can't swim (February 2009). Retrieved on February 27, 2009.

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[sega_illustrations-46] Sega Video Game Illustrations. Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Deutschland) GmbH. 1994. ISBN 3-910052-50-9.

[47] DeanSatan enters the fray!. Sonic Retro (January 16, 2009). Retrieved on May 13, 2022. "Dean Sitton: the bible was developed at soa in-tune with getting the game from soj - there was little to no exposure to the original japanese^[sic] fiction at that time."

[2Dto3D-48] 48.0 ^48.1 ^48.2 Cook & Becker (April 17, 2017). How Sega moved Sonic from 2D to 3D. Polygon. Retrieved on December 12, 2022.

[MakingOfAdventure-49] 49.0 ^49.1 Retro Game staff (December 28, 2018). "The Making Of: Sonic Adventure". Retro Gamer. Archived from the original.

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[51] Okano, Satoshi (August 11, 2020). OKN/Satoshi Okano/岡野聡 on Twitter. Twitter. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020.

[52] Thomason, Steve (January 2007). "Birth of a Hedgehog". Nintendo Power (Future Publishing) (211): 72.

[53] Summer Of Sonic 2011 - Takashi Iizuka & Yuji Naka Q&A (18:20). YouTube (March 25, 2012). Retrieved on July 10, 2014.

[54] E3 2006: Sonic Team Interview. GameSpy. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved on May 14, 2022.

[SegaUS-55] 55.00 ^55.01 ^55.02 ^55.03 ^55.04 ^55.05 ^55.06 ^55.07 ^55.08 ^55.09 ^55.10 ^55.11 Sega of America . Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Like the wind Sonic never stands still and is always on the move. Sonic is cool under pressure, particularly when faced with his arch enemy, Dr. Eggman. He thinks that saving the world is no big feat, and he always protects and fights for the underdog. Sonic hates boredom and is constantly looking for his next adventure. Sonic lives and dies by his own rules. He never thinks twice about what others think or say; he is driven by his own sense of justice and fair play. Sonic was born to run and loves to cover as much ground as fast as he can. His demeanor is always cool and calm. When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though no thing can stop him. When faced with a serious situation, Sonic bears down on the task at hand, focused on the challenge."

[JPSHeroes-56] Sega . Sonic Heroes official website (Japanese). Characters: Team Sonic. Sega. Archived from the original on December 7, 2004. Retrieved on May 25, 2021.

[SonicTwitter-57] 57.0 ^57.1 ^57.2 ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 on Twitter. Twiiter (January 15, 2023). Retrieved on January 16, 2023.

[SonicXBlazePart1-58] 58.0 ^58.1 ^58.2 Sega . ソニック＆ブレイズ前編 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021.

[SH-59] 59.0 ^59.1 ^59.2 ^59.3 ^59.4 Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.

[ShadowManual-60] Shadow the Hedgehog (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.

[StickerCollection-61] 61.0 ^61.1 "Sonic the Hedgehog". Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection. Factory Entertainment. 2010. p. 4.

[62] Sonic & Knuckles (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. cover.

[BrawlProfile-63] 63.0 ^63.1 Sora Ltd. (March 9, 2008). Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Wii. Nintendo. Area/level: Trophy Hoard. "Sonic - The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic."

[123Q&A-64] 64.0 ^64.1 Sonic Frontiers: 123 Rapid-Fire Questions With Takashi Iizuka. YouTube. Game Informer (July 12, 2022). Retrieved on July 13, 2022.

[SUM-65] 65.0 ^65.1 ^65.2 ^65.3 ^65.4 ^65.5 ^65.6 ^65.7 ^65.8 Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.

[JPAdventureStylebook-66] 66.0 ^66.1 "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" (in Japanese). Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 9. "自由気ままが大好きで、曲がったことが大キライ。直情的で短気だが、困っている人がいると放っておけない優しさも併せ持っている。とにかくじっとしちゃいられない。サウンドにはうるさい。[He loves freedom and hates crookedness. He is impulsive and short-tempered, but also has a kindness that can't be ignored when someone is in trouble. He just can't sit still. He is picky about sound.]"

[67] ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.

[SaSASRProfile-68] 68.0 ^68.1 Sumo Digital (February 23, 2010). Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/level: Character Select screen. "Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic is the world's fastest hedgehog, capable of running at the speed of sound (768 mph). His other abilities include a 'Spin Attack', a 'Spin Dash' and his 'Super Sonic' transformation which makes him indestructible and gives him the gift of run-flight. Sonic is not an expert swimmer, but is fearless – even of Dr. Eggman. Alongside his best friend Tails, Sonic runs around the world stopping Dr. Eggman's schemes."

[ESI-69] Flynn, Ian; Sega (December 8m 2021). "Sonic The Hedgehog (16-bit)". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 13. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Sonic is usually laid back and cool, but he's driven to fight injustice - not in the name of the law, but for the ideal of freedom."

[SGManual-70] Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 4.

[71] Japanese box art of Sonic the Hedgehog CD

[72] Sonic Team (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Running through the plains. "Elise: I have no words to express how grateful I am for your help... You're hurt! / Sonic: It's nothing. / Elise: Don't say that. I'm sorry. It's all my fault... / Sonic: Smile. Your smile... That's all I need."

[Rio-73] 73.0 ^73.1 Sega (June 23, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. Area/level: Collectibles (Flags). "A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. He despises anything that is unfair and will get into trouble to help anyone in need. For Sonic, saving the world is just another thrilling episode in his life."

[74] Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Area/level: Misty Lake. "Merlina: Are you ready? / Sonic: Ready for what? / Merlina: If you remove that sword and defeat King Arthur with it... You shall forever be the worst of knights, slayer of kings... / Sonic: Guess I can't be the hero every time."

[75] ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.

[TheFinalBattle-76] 76.0 ^76.1 Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!. "Sonic: Destroy me? You and what mustache? I beat you all the time by myself, and now there's two of me!"

[77] Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: World Map. "Shadow: Exactly. As it stands, there's no way we can win this. / Sonic: Of course we can win this! We always do! We just haven't figured that part out yet."

[78] Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Sonic: Wow, sometimes I even impress myself. For a second there I wasn't sure I was going to pull it off. Oh who am I kidding, we both knew how this would end. / Tails: Uh, are you talking to the broken robot who can hear you? / Sonic: Uh, maybe. That's between me and the robot. See, the important thing here is the alien planet is free. / Tails: Absolutely. / Sonic: So we can just forget about the whole talking to dead robots thing, right? / Tails: Nope. / Sonic: I knew you'd say that. / Tails: Well, come on, I've seen you save the day a lot of times. But I've never seen you talk to a pile of metal. / Sonic: Touché."

[79] Sonic Team (February 20, 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Sand Oasis. "Shahra: 'When darkness descends upon the Arabian Nights - the legendary blue hedgehog from another world shall come.' / Sonic: Me? Legendary? You've got to be kidding! You're gonna make me blush!"

[80] Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: Head to Avalon. "Merlina: The King is on an island known as Avalon. You have become a fine knight. / Sonic: Aw, cut it out. Anyways, I guess I'll go end this thing, then."

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[SonicRJap-82] 82.0 ^82.1 Sonic R (Sega Saturn) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-5.

[83] Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 2 (Team Heroes' story). "Amy: Yeesh, Sonic! Would it have killed you to go a little easy out there? / Sonic: Hey, this is a serious competition, Amy. / Amy: Chivalry is serious business, too! I'm a LADY! / Sonic: Hey Tails, Knuckles... Back me up on this, would you? / Tails: You know that Sonic never holds back, Amy. I thought you liked that about him?"

[84] Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Area/Level: Chapter 5: The Race Continues. "Silver: Right, yeah, okay. Winning. You ever have one of those feelings? Like... like... / Sonic: Like you're about to get your car fed to you by a blue hedgehog? No, never. / Silver: I'm not hungry, but thanks. / Sonic: Wow dude, you take all the fun out of trash talking."

[85] Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 7 (Team Babylon's story). "Sonic: Looks like you win this time around, Jet. / Jet: You're awfully calm about it. Aren't you ashamed at being beaten?? / Sonic: Why? Luck is a big part of victory? This just means you were the lucky one today."

[86] Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 8 (Team Babylon's story). "Sonic: I gotta hand it to you, Jet. I couldn't touch you out there today. / Jet: Then get training. I'll give you a rematch any day of the week."

[87] Sonic Team (November 4, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Cutscene 5 (Team Dark's story). "Rouge: Well that was certainly over fast. / Sonic: You've improved, Shadow. Next time it's my turn to surprise you. / Shadow: No matter how many times you try, you can't win."

[FunCars-88] 88.0 ^88.1 Sumo Digital (May 21, 2019). Team Sonic Racing. PlayStation 4. Sega. Cutscene: 004. "Sonic: Ha Ha! That was awesome! As much as I like to run, it was really fun to drive this thing!"

[89] Team Sonic Racing (PC) digital manual, "Team Sonic".

[Sonic06Flames-90] Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 24, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).

[91] Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: No Reason. "Werehog: I'll bet it's thanks to you. / Chip: Hmm? / Werehog: Even at night, when I'm like this. I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. You must have been protecting me this whole time. / Chip: I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself! / Werehog: I'm the reason? / Chip: Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart."

[92] Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Gimme Shelter (Cream's Episode). "Emerl: Ha! Fodder! You're just fodder! Ha ha ha ha! / [...] / Cream: Emerl, please stop! / Emerl: Haa haa... ...Why? Cream? / Cream: *sniffle* *sobs* / Emerl: Cream... Are you 'sad'? / Cream: Yes... / [...] / Emerl: 'There's nothing worse than making a girl cry!' That's what Sonic said..."

[Interview_6-93] 93.0 ^93.1 ^93.2 ^93.3 ^93.4 ^93.5 ^93.6 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Jake B.: Which bad guy is the biggest pain in your neck? Dr. Eggman, Metal Sonic, Shadow the Hedgehog, Other? / Sonic: Well I really don't consider any of these guys my enemy in the true sense. Dr. Eggman has always found a way to make life an adventure for me and I love spoiling his evil plans. As for Shadow and Metal Sonic, I just enjoy testing my skills against them too. You know me, I love adventures!"

[SonicXRougePart1-94] Sega (July 29, 2021). ソニック＆ルージュ前編 (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved on October 26, 2021.

[SonicXRougePart2-95] 95.0 ^95.1 Sega (August 17, 2021). ソニック＆ルージュ後編 (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved on October 26, 2021.

[96] Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Tropical Resort. "Sonic: He [Eggman] loves to hear his own lips flap, but I gotta hand it to the Eggster, this place is epic. Everyone and their brother is gonna want to come here. / Tails: No doubt but now I'm not sure why we're here? This place looks totally harmless. / [...] / Sonic: Plot or not, you can't be mad at this view. This place is takin' beauty to the next level."

[97] Sega (March 31, 2023). The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. Steam. Sega. Area/level: Dining Car. "Sonic: Aw man! The windows are all covered up now... I never got to look at the pretty views... / *Barry the Quokka: W-what? What's wrong?? / Sonic: Amy was saying the train's sights couldn't be beat. I was excited!"

[98] Sonic Team (November 16, 2010). Sonic Colors. Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Sonic: You know, as alien as this place is, there is something very... Eggmanish about it. / Tails: I think he's transforming it somehow. Making it part of his theme park. / [...] / Sonic: It looks like the 'theme' of his park is universal domination and conquest of alien races. / Tails: It's more than a theme; it's a reality. He's using them like some kind of living intergalactic gasoline. / Sonic: That's pretty low, even for a sleazeball like Eggman."

[99] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Sweet Mountain. "Sonic: Heh! That was barely a warm-up! / Silver: Not half bad, Sonic. / Blaze: You're even sharper now than when we last met."

[100] Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Vs. Infinite. "Infinite: Impossible! Your abilities exceed your previous data! / Sonic: Unlike mechs, I can grow. I get more powerful every second!"

[101] Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Emerald Beach (Rouge's story). "Rouge: You've got much stronger... / Sonic: I've got something to protect..."

[SRProfiles-102] 102.0 ^102.1 Sonic Rivals (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.

[Interview_2-103] 103.0 ^103.1 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "From Your Ultimate Fan: How fast can you go (MPH) and how long would it take you to run around the world once? Also, who could beat you in a race, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow, Cream, Rouge, Amy or Dr. Eggman? / Sonic: I have the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound. That's about 760 MPH at 59*F...pretty fast, huh? The only character that would really have a chance against me would be Shadow…but then again, I've never lost a race!"

[104] Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Cutscene: Opening (Team Sonic).

[RUSManual-105] 105.0 ^105.1 Sonic R (Sega Saturn) United States instruction booklet, pg. 17.

[106] Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: Opening.

[107] Sonic Unleashed (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, pg. 12.

[CDCredits-108] 108.0 ^108.1 Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega CD. Sega. Cutscene: Credits sequence.

[110] Audureau, William; Petronille, Marc (January 1, 2013). The History of Sonic the Hedgehog. UDON Entertainment. ISBN 978-1926778563. "During the day, he was his usual self, able to run anywhere at the speed of light; but at night, he became a slow and savage 'werehog', prone to giving his enemies violent smackdowns."

[111] "Profile: Sonic". Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014. Pedigree Books. September 17, 2013. p. 8. ISBN 978-1908152077. "Sonic runs faster that the speed of light and according the Guinness Book of Records, he is officially the fastest video game character of all time!"

[112] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "Sonic: Too Easy! / Omega: Data 130% higher than previous entry. Suspected error... / Tails: Nice run, Sonic! / Omega: Impossible... At this rate, light speed will be exceeded. / Sonic: Light speed? That's small time. There's no challenge! / Omega: Does not compute..."

[113] Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Mega-CD) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 16.

[114] Sonic Rivals 2 (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.

[SonicAndSilverMeet-115] 114.0 ^114.1 Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Silver appears (Sonic Episode).

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[117] Sonic Team USA (June 23, 2001). Sonic Adventure 2. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Egg Golem (Dark story).

[118] Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Sega. Cutscene: World Destruction.

[FinalBattle-119] Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!.

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[121] Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega CD. Sega. Area/Level: Opening sequence.

[122] Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance) United States instruction booklet, pg. 3.

[123] Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. "Sonic Flare: Sonic's heavy attack. He performs a Downward Kick using breakdance moves, which knocks opponents away."

[124] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

[125] "Dangerous Distractions". Team Sonic Racing Overdrive. Season 1. Episode 1. March 16, 2019. YouTube.

[SRZGprofile-126] Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 4.

[127] Sonic's Up Throw, Super Smash Bros. Brawl

[128] Sonic Team (November 15, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Westopolis. "Sonic: To swap your weapon for another weapon that's on the ground, just press the X Button! Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead using those things!"

[SC2-129] Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Darrell C: Why did you change your shoes in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle? / Sonic: Those were special shoes that were specifically made for grinding. It was something that I've always wanted to try and it sure came in handy! Look forward for some more intense and extreme grinding in my next adventure, Sonic Heroes."

[Super_Sonic_Channel-130] Sonic Team . Sonic Channel (Japanese). Characters: Super Sonic. SEGA. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved on June 25, 2008.

[131] "Characters". The History of Sonic the Hedgehog. Les Editions Pix'n Love. September 6, 2013. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-926778-96-9. "Trivia - Sonic's creators have admitted that the hedgehog a very bad swimmer, and this fact can be seen in several of his games. Sonic is not afraid of water, but he has a tendency to sink right into the bottom of any body of water he enters."

[LabyrinthZone8-bit-132] 131.0 ^131.1 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Game Gear) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 20.

[133] Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Adabat. "'Brenda: Is there anything you CAN'T do, Sonic? Any weaknesses? / [Answer is revealed to be 'I can't swim.] / Brenda: Great! What a scoop! This matches all my other data perfectly!"

[134] Sega of America (February 2004). Sonic Central. Sega of America. Archived from the original on January 24, 2004. "'Sega.com: Sonic sure is busy -- how many hours of sleep does he need per night? / Yuji Naka: Hmm, I suppose he sleeps the ordinary eight hours a night or so, because unless he sleeps well, lack of sleep will affect his run..."

[SonicXEggman-135] 134.0 ^134.1 ^134.2 ^134.3 ^134.4 ^134.5 ^134.6 ^134.7 ^134.8 Sega (December 10, 2021). スーパーソニック＆ Dr.エッグマンキャラクター紹介 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021.

[ColorsGuide-136] 135.0 ^135.1 Barba, Rick. "The Basics". Sonic Colors Bradygames Official Guide. BradyGames. p. 2-3. ISBN 948-0-7440-1258-3.

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[BKL8/29-138] BumbleKast for August 29th, 2022 - Q&A Livestream with Ian Flynn. Youtube (August 29, 2022). Retrieved on August 29, 2022.

[BattleGuide-139] "システム編" (in Japanese). ソニックバトル最強攻略ガイド. Shogakukan. January 10, 2004. p. 22. ISBN 978-4091061409.

[SCDS-140] Sonic Colours (Nintendo DS) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pgs. 3-4.

[141] Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 5.

[Sonic2JPManual-142] 141.0 ^141.1 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.

[143] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/level: Leaf Storm (Sonic). "Eggman: Sonic, you little pest! Soon, ultimate power will be within my grasp. And I shall be invincible! / Sonic: Ha, I may not know what your plan is, but it's never going to work."

[144] Sonic Team (November 1, 2011) Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Eggman Abducted. "Sonic: No, seriously, we beat this guy every time. It's like it's our job or something!"

[RotWPart2-145] Hesse, Tyson; GGDG (August 26, 2021). "Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2". Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps. Season 1. Episode 2. YouTube.

[146] Sonic Team (December 23, 1998). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/level: Mystic Ruins Station Area. "Dr. Robotnik: Ha ha ha ha! If it isn't Sonic! / Sonic: Look! It's a giant talking egg! / Dr. Robotnik: Silence! [...] I want all the Chaos Emeralds. Better not interfere! Or else! / Sonic: Or else what, ya big loser? / Dr. Robotnik: Or else I'll take them from you by force... the hard way!"

[147] Sonic Team (October 18, 2013). Sonic Lost World. Wii U. Sega. Area/level: Tropical Coast. "Sonic: Pfft, yeah well, teaming up with you feels like the end of the world, Eggman. I'm gonna want to take a long shower by the time we're done."

[SA2Prima-148] Prima Development (June 20, 2001). "Dr. Robotnik, a.k.a. Eggman". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 3. ISBN 978-0761536147.

[149] Sega of America (February 2004). Yuki Naka on Sonic's Past, Present, and Future part 2. Sega of America. Archived from the original on January 24, 2004. "Sega.com: Did Sonic have a hand in changing Dr. Robotnik's name to Dr. Eggman for the United States games? If so, was he trying to make fun of his nemesis? / Yuji Naka: To tell the truth, his name has not changed. Robotnik is his real name and Eggman is a common name taken after his shape. Possibly, it may have been Sonic, who uttered this alias for the first time! I feel, though, Sonic uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of the doctor."

[SegaUSTails-150] 149.0 ^149.1 Sega of America . Miles 'Tails' Prower. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger."

[vaultT-151] Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Wii. Area/Leve: Gallery, Vault 5. "Blacksmith: His real name is Miles Prower. His nickname is Tails. As Sonic's protégé, he loves to tinker with gadgets. He is only 8 years old."

[Interview_3-152] 151.0 ^151.1 Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "JamMai6: Have you ever wished you had a brother? I don't mean Shadow. / Sonic: Well I actually have a little 'adopted' brother in Tails. He and I go way back! Ever since I stopped the bullies from teasing him about having two tails, he's been like my shadow, following me on every adventure. He's a really cool inventor and has mad mechanical skills to boot!"

[SonicxTails-153] 152.0 ^152.1 ^152.2 ^152.3 ^152.4 ^152.5 ^152.6 ^152.7 Sega . ソニック＆テイルス (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on December 22, 2020. Retrieved on December 23, 2020.

[SHM_KT-154] Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) North American instruction booklet, pg. 5

[155] Sonic Team (November 10, 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Area/Level: Dolphin Resort. "Tails: Just make sure you take enough time to tune up your Gear, okay, Sonic? You always leave all the tech work to me. / Sonic: Heh, well of course! I know you'll do it better than anybody else!"

[TailsAdventureStylebook-156] "MILES 'TAILS' PROWER". Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 20.

[SonicAdManualAmy-157] Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) United States instruction booklet, pg. 24.

[SegaUSAmy-158] Sega of America . Amy Rose. Sonic Characters. Sega. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Once Sonic saved Amy from the clutches of Dr. Eggman in Sonic CD, the two became fast friends. Amy is graceful and powerful at the same time and though she often gets into trouble, she is stronger than most give her credit for. She has a big crush on Sonic and wouldn't mind if they became more than friends, but Sonic is too busy saving the world to think about having a girlfriend, let alone a wife and kids! With her Piko Piko Hammer and Tarot Cards, Amy has proven herself a valuable member of Sonic's team."

[SA2B_Profile-159] Character Introduction: Hero/ characters for 2P battle. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved on November 30, 2014.

[SAdvance3-160] 159.0 ^159.1 Sonic Advance 3 (Game Boy Advance) United States instruction booklet, pg. 16.

[SHM_A-161] 160.0 ^160.1 Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.

[162] Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (June 18, 2003). Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Station Square. "Sonic: I give up! She's so weird!"

[163] "AMY ROSE". Sonic Adventure Stylebook. p. 26.

[Interview_5-164] Sega of America . Sonic Q and A. Sega of America. Archived from the original on June 13, 2004. "Dudenc2: Hey Sonic, who is a better friend, Amy Rose, Cream, Knuckles, or Tails? / Sonic: They're all my friends…I like them all, but that Amy sure can be a pain…sometimes or should I say most of the time!"

[AmyStickerCollection-165] 164.0 ^164.1 "Amy Rose". Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection. Factory Entertainment. 2010. p. 7.

[SRZG-166] Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 6.

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[169] Prima Development (June 20, 2001). "Amy Rose". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 3. ISBN 978-0761536147.

[170] Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Spagonia. "Amy: I still can't believe it's you inside that... THING. But! No matter the package, you're still my Sonic, Sonic!"

[171] Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Metal Overlord. "Metal Overlord: Sonic... I was created for the sole purpose of destroying you."

[SonicXMetalSonic-172] 171.0 ^171.1 ^171.2 ^171.3 ^171.4 ^171.5 ^171.6 ^171.7 ^171.8 ソニック & メタルソニック (Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved on May 23, 2021.

[SegaUSMetal-173] Sega of America . Metal Sonic. Sonic Characters. Sega. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Metal Sonic was created by the evil genius, Dr. Eggman, and is one of Sonic's earliest foes. He is modeled with extreme accuracy after our blue hero, giving him the ability to predict Sonic's moves and match his great speed. The red-eyed Badnik first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993."

[174] Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 19.

[175] Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Mega-CD) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 7.

[176] Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 7, 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Neon Palace Zone. "Sonic: I got a bad feeling about this, Tails! Whenever Metal Sonic's involved, it always means trouble!"

[177] Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 1, 2006). Sonic Rivals. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/Level: Death Yard Zone. "Sonic: What, that lame robot copy of yours again? You really need to get a hold of some better toys, you know. / 'Eggman': Heh heh heh... The previous Metal Sonic was able to capture data from your last match... Data I was able to recover! I've already upgraded this new model with that data so that it'll be wise to your little tricks. This time, it's YOU who's going to get sent to the junkyard, Sonic! / Sonic: A copy is still just a copy! It'll never be able to top the original!

[Fastest-178] 177.0 ^177.1 ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (July 13, 2022). 【特別企画】音速！一問一答ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) (Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved on December 6, 2022.

[179] Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Last story). "Sonic: Anytime you want a rematch, just let me know. I'll be waiting."

[Rio_Knuckles-180] Sega (June 23, 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "A red echidna that boasts some serious muscle, Knuckles is what one might call 'best frenemies' with Sonic."

[SonicxKnuckles-181] 180.0 ^180.1 ^180.2 ^180.3 ^180.4 ^180.5 ^180.6 ^180.7 ^180.8 Sega . ソニック＆ナックルズ (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved on January 27, 2021.

[SegaUSKnuckles-182] Sega of America . Knuckles the Echidna. Sonic Characters. Sega of America. Archived from the original on March 5, 2005. Retrieved on October 26, 2017. "Knuckles was born alone on Angel Island, brought into this world to defend the Master Emerald. That is Knuckles' destiny and fate. If Sonic exemplifies the wind, then Knuckles is the mountain: stern and unmovable. Knuckles is quick to anger, but cool and determined in battle. Even though he considers Sonic his friend, the disposition of the Master Emerald is his ultimate concern. His determination to protect the gem from harm or ill use is set in stone and is unshakable. He is often envious of the adventurous lifestyle Sonic lives and the fame that has followed from Sonic's deeds, but Knuckles is well known in his own right, as a treasure hunter versed in the martial arts."

[SA3_web-183] 182.0 ^182.1 Sonic Advance 3 Japanese website (Japanese). Retrieved on May 1, 2015.

[184] Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Team Sonic). "Knuckles: Boy, talk about cutting it close... / Sonic: Eeh, not really. / Knuckles: Come on, tell me you weren't scared. If it wasn't for us, you wouldn't of had a chance! / Sonic: Well, maybe you're right. Thanks Knuckles."

[185] Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 6.

[186] Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Collection Room. "Shadow's character profile: Created as the 'Ultimate Life Form' by Professor Gerald Robotnik, Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Shadow is the spitting image of Sonic, sharing his agility and speed. He has a strong sense of purpose and pursues his goals by any means necessary."

[vault-187] 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."

[SonicXShadow-188] 187.0 ^187.1 ^187.2 ^187.3 ^187.4 ^187.5 ^187.6 Sega (June 28, 2021). ソニック & シャドウ (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved on June 28, 2021.

[189] Sumo Digital (February 23, 2010). Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Shadow the Hedgehog's profile card. "Shadow is an artificial life form, created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather. His initial hatred of Sonic has now developed into a friendly rivalry."

[190] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "Shadow: I'm happy to leave the racing around all day to them, thanks. / Omega: Unable to process. According to data, your ability equals Sonic's."

[191] 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.

[192] Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Finalhazard. "Sonic: Shadow, I understand. You're unstoppable. Let's destroy this creature now! Everyone is waiting for us back on earth!"

[193] 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..."

[194] 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."

[195] 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?"

[196] Sonic Team, Sega Studio USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Final Haunt). "Shadow: Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / Sonic: Man... I didn't think you had it in ya."

[SonicXRouge-197] 196.0 ^196.1 Sega (August 18, 2021). ソニック＆ルージュ　キャラクター紹介 (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved on August 31, 2021.

[198] Sonic Advance 3 official website (Japanese). Retrieved on May 1, 2015.

[SonicXCream-199] 198.0 ^198.1 ^198.2 ^198.3 ^198.4 ^198.5 ^198.6 Sega (April 20, 2021). ソニック＆クリーム (Japanese). Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved on April 21, 2021.

[200] 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!"

[SonicXVector-201] 200.0 ^200.1 ^200.2 ^200.3 ^200.4 ^200.5 ^200.6 ソニック＆ベクター (Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved on March 24, 2021.

[Play-202] 201.0 ^201.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Espio: Stealth is the foundation of any investigation. / Tails: Does that mean you're here on business? / Espio: You could say that. / Sonic: You guys are still playing private eye, huh?"

[203] 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."

[BigMouth-204] 203.0 ^203.1 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!"

[NoWork-205] 204.0 ^204.1 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?!"

[Cheer-206] 205.0 ^205.1 ^205.2 ^205.3 Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: The Final Battle!.

[207] Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Rescuing Espio.

[Narrowpath-208] 207.0 ^207.1 Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Espio: Your speed escapes the naked eye. You would make a fine ninja, Sonic. / Sonic: Aw, thanks! / Espio: Would you walk the path of ninjutsu with me? / Sonic: Ninjutsu, huh? Sorry, but I think that path's a bit too narrow for me."

[209] 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."

[210] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Planet Wisp. "Charmy: That was sooo fast! You're awesome, Sonic!."

[211] 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..."

[212] 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."

[213] Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Rescuing Charmy.

[SRush1-214] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Zone Map (Sonic). "Tails: I don't know... It might have something to do with Eggman Nega. / Sonic: I'm also concerned about that mysterious girl you saw, too."

[SRush2-215] 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!"

[SRush3-216] 215.0 ^215.1 ^215.2 ^215.3 ^215.4 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."

[SRush4-217] 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."

[SRush5-218] 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."

[SRush6-219] 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?"

[220] 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!"

[SonicXBlaze-221] 220.0 ^220.1 ^220.2 ^220.3 Sega (November 5, 2021). ソニック＆ブレイズキャラ紹介 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー. Sonic Channel. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021.

[Energize-222] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Extra). "Sonic: As long as you have the power of friendship, the Sol Emeralds... will never lose their glow! / Blaze: ! The Sol Emeralds...! / Sonic: Ready to do this together? Blaze should be able to use the Sol Emeralds now. / Blaze: It's so warm! I can feel the power energizing me!"

[223] Media:Blaze_profile_SG.png

[SRush7-224] Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Extra). "Burning Blaze: I understand now... My inherent power over fire... As princess, it is my duty to protect the Sol Emeralds. But because of my duty, I shut people out, and keep to myself... But trying to make it solely my responsibility, I put my world in danger. But then... / Sonic: You need to be true to yourself! / Burning Blaze: Sonic the Hedgehog..."

[225] Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Saved by Amy (Sonic Episode).

[226] Sonic Team, Blindlight (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. Xbox 360. Sega. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).

[SonicXSilver2-227] 226.0 ^226.1 ソニック＆シルバーキャラクター紹介 (Japanese). かべがみカバーストーリー (October 8, 2021). Archived from the original on October 8, 2021.

[228] 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!"

[229] 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!"

[230] 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!"

[231] 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!"

[232] 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?"

[233] 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!"

[234] Sonic Team (November 4, 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: White Space. "Silver: This should be fun! Let's go Sonic!".

[235] Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Emerald City (Sonic's Episode). "Sonic: Hey! Yeah, Knuckles might be able to help us out! Especially since he's familiar with 'Chaos Emeralds'! OK, are you ready, Emerl? / Tails: Emerl? / Sonic: Yeah, that's its name. It's powered by 'Chaos Emeralds', so I named it 'Emerl'! Cool name, eh? / Tails: Em, yeah. Real clever..."

[236] 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..."

[237] Sonic Team (February 27, 2004). Sonic Battle. Game Boy Advance. Sega. Area/Level: Gimme Shelter (Shadow's Episode). "Emerl: Hey, now! Don't go and get all serious on me like that, Shadow! / Shadow: Hmph. Look who's talking. You remind me a little too much of a certain spikey, smug little..."

[238] 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!"

[239] 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!!!!!!!!"

[240] 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!"

[241] 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."

[friends-242] 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."

[SonicXWisps2-243] 242.0 ^242.1 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.

[244] 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!"

[245] 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!"

[246] 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!"

[247] 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!"

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-{{Quote left|What you see is what you get! Just a guy that loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''<ref>Sonic to [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] before [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic Adventure 2)|battling]] him after [[Final Rush]].</ref>}}
+{{Quote left|What you see is what you get! Just a guy that loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''|file = QuotSonic.ogg}}
-{{nihongo|'''Sonic the Hedgehog'''|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu|born 23 June<ref name="Pedigree">{{Cite book |author=Pedigree Books |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014]] |publisher=Pedigree Publishers |page=14 |chapter=Profile: Sonic |date=August 2013 |isbn=978-1908152077 |quote=Sonic's birthday is June 23rd and he was born on Christmas Island. }}</ref>}} is [[Sega]]'s mascot and the eponymous protagonist of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He is an anthropomorphic [[hedgehog]] born with the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, hence his name, and possesses lightning fast reflexes to match. As his species implies, Sonic can also roll up into a concussive ball, primarily to attack enemies.
+{{Nihongo|'''Sonic the Hedgehog'''|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu|born June 23<ref name="Pedigree">{{Cite book |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014]] |publisher=Pedigree Books |page=14 |chapter=Profile: Sonic |date=September 17, 2013 |isbn=978-1908152077 |quote=Sonic's birthday is June 23rd and he was born on Christmas Island.}}</ref><ref name="Scholastic">{{Cite book |author=Devra Newberger Speregen |title=[[Sonic: His Amazing History!]] |publisher=[[Scholastic]] |page=55 |chapter=5: Sonic's Friends and Foes! |date=September 2016 |isbn=978-1338033236 |quote=BIRTHDAY: June 23}}</ref><ref name="27Jan2020">{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/nakayuji/status/1275414030304178184 |title=Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter |work=Twitter |accessdate=January 27, 2021 |date=June 23, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623131819/https://twitter.com/nakayuji/status/1275414030304178184 |archivedate=June 23, 2020 |quote=Happy birthday Sonic!! 今日でソニックも29周年ですね。 6月23日をソニックの誕生日って僕が決めたのですが、今思うと色々と気になります。 ソニック誕生日にソニックナノブロックが届きました。 日本では今週映画ソニック公開で楽しみです。 みなさんソニックを長く愛してくれてありがとうございます |language=Japanese}}</ref>}} is the titular main protagonist of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]] and [[Sega]]'s mascot. He is an anthropomorphic hedgehog born with the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, hence his name. As his species implies, Sonic can also roll up into a concussive ball, primarily to attack enemies.
+Born on [[Christmas Island]], Sonic abandoned his home at an early age to pursue danger and adventures.<ref name="Pedigree"/><ref>{{Cite book |title=SPEC vol. 7 |language=Japanese |publisher=[[Sega|Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] |page=79 |date=November 1990 |quote=[R]まずは、出生地。[ソ]クリスマス・アイランド。君達の世界とは全く違った不思議な世界さ、ボクはそこで仲間達と暮らしてるんだ。}}</ref> Becoming a carefree adventurer, he has spent most of his life traveling around the world and far beyond, usually with his best friend, [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], by his side.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Mega Drive Official Guide Book |publisher=[[Shogakukan]] |date=December 1992 |page=22 |isbn=978-4091024145}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Official Guide Book |publisher=[[Shogakukan]] |date=1994 |pages=4-5 |isbn=978-4091024794}}</ref> He has used his abilities to defend his world and those far beyond from the forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], and his [[Eggman Empire|empire]].
-Ever since stepping into the battle against iniquity, Sonic has been the champion of peace and is renowned all over the [[earth|world]] for saving it countless times. During his many adventures, Sonic has traveled from the ends of the world to the far reaches of space and time, facing countless trials that have tested him to the fullest, earning him many titles, allies and the scorns of several foes. Well-known for his legendary cocky attitude, easy-going demeanor and somewhat short temper, yet strong sense of justice, compassion, and love for freedom and adventure, Sonic uses his abilities to protect the innocent from his world and those beyond from the forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis, [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]].
+During his many adventures, Sonic has traveled from the ends of the world to the far reaches of space and time, facing countless trials that have tested him to the fullest, earning him many titles, allies, and the scorns of several foes. Well-known for his attitude and somewhat short temper, yet strong sense of justice, compassion, and love for freedom and adventure, Sonic's countless victories over the villains he has faced and his extraordinary set of abilities both have given him somewhat of a celebrity status, having many fans who yearn for his cool lifestyle.<ref name="AdventureTokyoInternational">{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Tokyo International Forum Unveiling Booklet |date=August 22, 1998 |chapter=All Star Cast |page=6}}</ref> However, he does not care about his image at all, and prefers to live his life his own way.
 ==Concept and creation==
-[[File:Sonic 67.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic's original appearance.]]
+[[File:S1 needlemouse super.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sketches of "Mr. Hedgehog", the character that would become Sonic the Hedgehog.]]
-While several people have been involved in the creation of Sonic who is 15-16 years old, the artist [[Naoto Ohshima]], programmer [[Yuji Naka]] and designer [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]] are generally credited with the creation of the character.
+While several people have been involved in the creation of Sonic, the artist [[Naoto Ohshima]], programmer [[Yuji Naka]], and designer [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]] are generally credited with the creation of the character.
+In April 1990, [[Sega]] requested a game that involved a mascot for their company.<ref name="alive">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/01/27/sonic-the-hedgehog-vc-review |publisher=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]] |last=Thomas |first=Lucas M. |date=January 20, 2007 |title=Sonic the Hedgehog VC Review |accessdate=February 23, 2014}}</ref><ref name="retro">{{cite journal |journal=[[Wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer]] |issue=100 |date=February 2012 |title=The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog |pages=46–49 |location=Bournemouth |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Imagine Publishing|Imagine Publishing]] |issn=1742-3155}}</ref> They wanted a character to rival [[Nintendo]]'s flagship mascot [[Mario]]; Sega president [[Hayao Nakayama]] in particular wanted a character as iconic as [[Wikipedia:Mickey Mouse|Mickey Mouse]].<ref name="lame title">{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/features/essential-50-sonic |title=Sonic Boom |last=Kennedy |first=Sam |publisher=[[Wikipedia:1UP.com|1UP.com]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604011401/http://www.1up.com/features/essential-50-sonic |archivedate=June 4, 2011 |accessdate=September 24, 2014}}</ref> Sega had previously used [[Alex Kidd]] as their mascot, but because he was considered too similar to Mario, he was deemed unsatisfactory.<ref name="alive"/> Several character designs were submitted by its [[Sonic Team|AM8]] research and development department. These included a wolf, a bulldog, a robot, and a warrior character. However, the team put emphasis on speed for the game, which came from Yuji Naka attempting to get through ''[[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''<nowiki/>' [[MarioWiki:World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] as fast as he could.<ref name="edge">{{Cite journal |title=The Making of ... Sonic The Hedgehog |journal=[[Wikipedia:Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=101 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Future plc|Future Publishing]] |date=September 2001 |pages=118–121 |issn=1350-1593 |quote=Sonic was delivering [the kind of] high speed no other [game] was capable of, and the Mega Drive allowed this stunning demonstration of rotation during the bonus stages. This was said to be impossible on the hardware at the time.}}</ref> Due to this, Sega started to only consider fast creatures, such as kangaroos and squirrels, while scrapping designs not associated with fast animals.<ref name="alive"/> One of these ideas involved a rabbit who could grab objects with prehensile ears. It showed potential, but was too complex for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]'s hardware. Afterward, the team narrowed its search down to animals that could roll into a ball, based on the idea for an attack-based move, which led them to consider armadillos and hedgehogs.<ref name="lame title"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kafka-is-silly.net/sonicworld/angel_island_interviews/interviews/1992/sonic_1992_unknown_1.htm|title=Sega Visions Interview with Yuji Naka |date=October 1992 |accessdate=June 28, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928010746/http://www.kafka-is-silly.net/sonicworld/angel_island_interviews/interviews/1992/sonic_1992_unknown_1.htm |archivedate=September 28, 2007}}</ref> The hedgehog character, which was proposed by Naoto Ohshima,<ref name="retro"/> ultimately prevailed. After that, Ohshima went on vacation to New York, taking sketches with him. There, he went to [[Wikipedia:Central Park|Central Park]], where he would ask locals for their opinions on them, which led to the hedgehog character being deemed the favorite.<ref name="GD">{{Cite web |first=Alex |last=Wawro |date=21 March 2018 |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/-i-sonic-the-hedgehog-i-s-origin-story-according-to-the-devs-who-made-him |title=Sonic the Hedgehog's origin story, according to the devs who made him |publisher=Game Developer |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425203643/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/-i-sonic-the-hedgehog-i-s-origin-story-according-to-the-devs-who-made-him |archivedate=April 25, 2022 |accessdate=February 22, 2022}}</ref>
-In 1987/April 1990, [[Sega]] requested a game capable of selling more than 1,000,000 copies; a character who could compete against Nintendo's [[Mario|Super Mario]], and a character to replace [[Alex Kidd]] as the company's mascot. Several character designs were submitted by its AM8 research and development department. These included an armadillo (who was later developed into [[Mighty the Armadillo]]), a dog, a [[Wikipedia:Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt]] look-alike in pajamas (who was later used as the basis of the design of the main antagonist [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]) and a rabbit (who would use its extendable ears to collect objects, an idea that was later used for a separate Sega character named Ristar).<ref name="GameTap retro">[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9FDFDA14B6D95A9E Sonic the Hedgehog GameTap Retrospective] at YouTube</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kafka-is-silly.net/sonicworld/angel_island_interviews/interviews/1992/sonic_1992_unknown_1.htm |title=Sega Visions Interview with Yuji Naka |year=1992 |month=October |accessdate=2007-06-28}}</ref> Eventually, the mascot they selected was [[Naoto Ohshima]]'s submission, a spiky teal hedgehog codenamed "Mr. Needlemouse," later renamed Sonic.<ref name="essential 50">{{Cite web|first=Sam|last=Kennedy|publisher=1up.com|title=The Essential 50: Sonic the Hedgehog| url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3134008|accessdate=2006-06-03}}</ref> Initial ideas for names for Sonic included "Raisupi" and "LS", truncation and plays on the word "light speed".<ref name="NewInterview">{{Cite web |url=http://shmuplations.com/sonic/ |title=Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection |last= |first= |date= |publisher= |accessdate=19 May 2018 }}</ref>
+The new character was originally named {{Nihongo|"'''Mister Hedgehog'''"|ミスターハリネズミ|Misutā Harinezumi}}. However, due to a mistranslation of Ohshima's notes by English-speaking fans, it was believed that Sonic's original development name was "'''Mister Needlemouse'''" until it was corrected by Yuji Naka in January 2021.<ref name="MrHedgehog">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/nakayuji/status/1353259189389332480 |title=Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 on Twitter |date=January 24, 2021 |work=Twitter |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124083200/https://twitter.com/nakayuji/status/1353259189389332480 |archivedate=January 24, 2021 |language=Japanese |quote=悔しいのでもう一度挑戦しましたがもっと判らなかった感じです。「セガの看板キャラクターであるソニック。世に出る前に彼に付けられていた名前を選べ」と言う問題が判りませんでした。作った人なのにね<br>セガい共通テスト受験終了！}}</ref> Wanting a name that could convey an image of speed, the team initially went for [[Wikipedia:Speed of light|light speed]]-related terms, including "'''Raisupi'''", a shortening of the Japanese {{Nihongo|"raito supiido"|ライトスピード||lit. "Light speed"}}, and "'''LS'''", an acronym of "'''l'''ight '''s'''peed". However, none of these nicknames were found good enough for the character. Then, a member of the crew came up with the idea of a name representing the speed of sound instead, leading the final name to become '''Sonic the Hedgehog''',<ref name="NewInterview">{{Cite web |url=http://shmuplations.com/sonic/ |title=Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection |accessdate=May 19, 2018}}</ref> which Ohshima stated was chosen because it represented speed.<ref name=OhshimaIntHist>{{Cite book |author=[[Naoto Ohshima]] |year=2013 |editor=Les Editions Pix'n Love |title=Interview With Naoto Ôshima |chapter=The History Of Sonic The Hedgehog |publisher=UDON Entertainment Corp |pages=96–101 |isbn=978-1-926778-96-9}}</ref>
-Sonic's color was based on the Sega logo, his shoe buckles based on [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]], his shoe color based on [[Santa Claus]], and his personality was inspired by future-President [[Wikipedia:Bill Clinton|Bill Clinton]]'s "get it done" attitude, whom Ōhshima felt embodied a modern sensibility of wanting to get things done right away, righting wrongs as they presented themselves instead of letting them linger.<ref name="GameTap retro" /><ref>{{Cite web | author=Brandon Sheffield | publisher=Gamasutra | url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4208/out_of_the_blue_naoto_ohshima_.php?page=2 | title=Out of the Blue: Naoto Ohshima Speaks | accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | author=Yahoo Playback | publisher=Yahoo, Inc. | url=http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/playback/playback-94/1380785 | title=Yahoo Playback #94 | accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | author=Brian Ashcraft | publisher=Kotaku | url=http://kotaku.com/5420201/sonics-shoes-inspired-by-michael-jackson | title=Sonic's Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson | accessdate=2009-12-13}}</ref> According to Yuji Naka, Sonic's color also serves to symbolize peace, trust, and coolness (which are the attributes of Sonic's character). His trademark speed is based on ''[[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' World 1-1, with Sonic creator Yuji Naka stating in issue 260 of [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] that ''"I always tried to get through the level as fast as I could,"'' which inspired the initial concept for Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic was created without the ability to swim because of a mistaken assumption by Yuji Naka that all hedgehogs could not do so.<ref name="videogamer swim">{{Cite web |url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/revealed_why_sonic_cant_swim.html |title=Revealed: Why Sonic can't swim |year=2009 |month=February |accessdate=2009-02-27}}</ref>
+During the design of his debut game, Sonic was originally colored teal,<ref name="retro"/> though he was later given a light shade of blue, but that got changed to dark blue fur so he would stand out against certain backgrounds<ref>{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Ken |url=http://www.sega-16.com/2006/12/interview-mark-cerny/ |title=Interview: Mark Cerny |publisher=Sega-16 |date=December 5, 2006 |accessdate=October 12, 2014 |quote='''[[Mark Cerny]]''': Sonic had been a lighter blue, but he was very hard to see against the ocean backgrounds, so his color was darkened at the last moment.}}</ref> and so that he would match the color of Sega's logo. According to Ohshima, Sonic's basic design was created by combining [[Wikipedia:Felix the Cat|Felix the Cat]]'s head with Mickey Mouse's body.<ref name="facts">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/26/21-crazy-facts-about-sonic-and-the-console-war-he-started |publisher=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]] |title=21 Crazy Facts About Sonic and the Console War He Started |accessdate=February 13, 2014 |date=June 26, 2014 |last=Claiborn |first=Samuel}}</ref> He was also designed so he could be easy for children to draw and look familiar, as well as to exhibit a "cool" attitude, representative of the United States at the time.<ref name="GD"/> [[Sonic's shoes|His shoes]] had buckles that drew inspiration from [[Michael Jackson]]'s boots on the album cover for ''[[Wikipedia:Bad (album)|Bad]]'' and [[Santa Claus]]' red and white color scheme, whom Ohshima deemed the most "famous character in the world".<ref name="retro"/> Meanwhile, his personality was inspired by then-future president of the United States [[Wikipedia:Bill Clinton|Bill Clinton]]'s "get it done" attitude, who Ohshima felt embodied a modern sensibility of wanting to get things done right away, righting wrongs as they presented themselves instead of letting them linger.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Brandon |last=Sheffield |publisher=Game Developer |url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4208/out_of_the_blue_naoto_ohshima_.php?page=2 |title=Out of the Blue: Naoto Ohshima Speaks |accessdate=December 13, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Yahoo Playback |publisher=Yahoo! |url=http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/playback/playback-94/1380785 |title=Yahoo Playback #94 |accessdate=December 13, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215060432/http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/playback/playback-94/1380785 |archivedate=December 15, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |publisher=Kotaku |url=http://kotaku.com/5420201/sonics-shoes-inspired-by-michael-jackson |title=Sonic's Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson |accessdate=December 13, 2009}}</ref> According to Yuji Naka, Sonic's color was also meant to symbolize peace, trust, and coolness, which are the attributes of his character. Sonic's spikes were emphasized to make him look sleeker, and he was given the ability to spin while jumping so that attacking and jumping could be controlled with a single button.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-the-history-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-247079.phtml |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Destructoid|Destructoid]] |title=Review: The History of Sonic The Hedgehog |date=February 27, 2013 |last=Ponce |first=Tony |accessdate=October 11, 2014}}</ref> However, Sonic was created without the ability to swim because of a mistaken assumption by Naka that hedgehogs could not do so.<ref name="videogamer swim">{{Cite web |url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/revealed_why_sonic_cant_swim.html |title=Revealed: Why Sonic can't swim |date=February 2009 |accessdate=February 27, 2009}}</ref>
-A group of fifteen started working on ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and renamed themselves [[Sonic Team]]. The game's soundtrack was composed by [[Masato Nakamura]] of the band [[Dreams Come True]]. Sega sponsored the group's "Wonder 3" tour, painting Sonic on the tour bus, distributing pamphlets advertising the game, and having footage of the game broadcast above stage prior to its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakamura|publisher=Sonic Central|title=Masato Nakamura interview|format=flash|accessdate=2006-02-07}}</ref>
-The original concepts gave Sonic fangs and put him in a [[Sonic the Hedgehog Band|band]] with a human girlfriend named [[Madonna]]. However, a team from Sega of America, led by [[Madeline Schroeder]],<ref name="GameTap retro" /> "softened" the character up for an American audience by removing these elements. This sparked a heated issue with Sonic Team. Naka later admitted it was probably for the best.<ref name="GameTap retro" /> Sonic's precise age, weight, height and other physical characteristics vary depending on the continuity in which he appears and the style in which he is drawn. In the video games, Sonic's original design by [[Naoto Ohshima]] was with short spikes, a round body, and no visible irises. Artwork featuring this design and drawn by Akira Watanabe was displayed on the package artwork for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and most subsequent ''Sonic'' video games featured similar designs.<ref name="sega illustrations">{{Cite book|last=|first=|title=Sega Video Game Illustrations|year=1994|publisher=Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Deutschland) GmbH|location= |isbn=3-910052-50-9}}</ref> When ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for the Mega Drive appeared, Sonic's proportions changed. The original 1:2 head to height ratio changed to 1:2.5.<ref name="sega illustrations" />
+Early concepts gave Sonic fangs and put him in a [[Sonic the Hedgehog Band|band]] with a human girlfriend named [[Madonna]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/feature/a798719/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-sonic-the-hedgehog/ |title=14 things you didn't know about Sonic the Hedgehog |publisher=Digital Spy |first=Sam |last=Loveridge |date=June 23, 2016 |accessdate=June 10, 2017}}</ref> However, [[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] scrapped these ideas to keep his identity simple. They also expressed concerns that most Americans would not know what a hedgehog is and initially proposed a full-scale recreation of the character. Nevertheless, compromises with Sonic Team led to them making some simple design changes instead.<ref name="retro"/> To further help sell the idea to Sega, Ohshima also pitched the concept framed by a fictional American fighter pilot that had earned the name "Hedgehog" due to his spiky hair, and had decorated his plane with images of Sonic. When this pilot retired, he married a children's book author, Mary Grannet, who wrote stories about the Sonic character, the first of which became the plot for the first ''Sonic'' game; Ohshima stated that this influence can be seen in the logo of the game, which features Sonic in a pilot's wing emblem.<ref name="GD"/> When ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' was released, Sonic's proportions changed. The original 1:2 head to height ratio changed to 1:2.5.<ref name="sega illustrations">{{Cite book |title=Sega Video Game Illustrations |year=1994 |publisher=Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Deutschland) GmbH |isbn=3-910052-50-9}}</ref>
+[[File:Sonic 175.png|thumb|left|225px|American promotional artwork of Sonic, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]].]]
-Beginning with ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' in 1998, Sonic was redesigned by [[Yuji Uekawa]] as a 15-year-old character, with longer legs and a less spherical body, longer and more drooping spikes, and emerald-green-colored eyes. Sonic was also purposefully made more of a “bad boy” for ''Sonic Adventure'', so that his character did not become too cutesy like so many other character mascots (Yuji Naka stated that Hello Kitty already owned the market in cuteness).<ref name="NewInterview" /> Further changes to the character's design were made in subsequent games, namely in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]] and ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', adding visible fur, a more realistic design for a human world, and making him a bit lankier.
+At the time of the release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Sega of America had little to no exposure to the established Japanese material for the game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2009 |title=DeanSatan enters the fray! |url=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/deansatan-enters-the-fray.13659/page-6#post-268774 |work=Sonic Retro |accessdate=May 13, 2022 |quote='''[[Dean Sitton]]''': the bible was developed at soa in-tune with getting the game from soj - there was little to no exposure to the original japanese{{sic}} fiction at that time.}}</ref> This led to them developing a [[Early Sonic canon|new canon]] through what is known as the [[Sonic Bible]], a collection of internal documents detailing the supposed backstory of the game. Notably, these documents established things not seen in Japanese sources, such as Sonic's home planet being named "'''Mobius'''" and that Sonic befriended a kind scientist named "Dr. Ovi Kintobor" who became Dr. Robotnik following a laboratory accident. They also appeared to contain information that was never used later on; for example, the first draft described Sonic as an ordinary hedgehog living in [[Wikipedia:Nebraska|Nebraska]] with his mother and five sisters. This draft also stated that his true name was '''Sonny Hedgehog'''. Some modifications to Sonic's design were done too; these included a different fur color, sharper eyes, a brow in between his eyes, and a [[Wikipedia:Mohawk hairstyle|mohawk]]-like hairstyle. However, these changes were slowly abandoned as time went on, and the Japanese canon began being adapted worldwide.
+[[File:Harmony 154 Sonic designs.jpg|thumb|200px|Proposed redesigns of Sonic for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', clockwise from top left: by [[Satoshi Okano]], the promotional artist for ''[[Sonic Jam]]''; [[Yuji Uekawa]], the character designer of ''[[Sonic R]]''; [[Naoto Ohshima]], one of Sonic's original creators; and [[Takumi Miyake]], the designer of ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''.]]
+During the development of ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', Sonic Team had trouble representing well the existing characters in 3D. However, with concerns that the series was being perceived as "Japanese" arising, the team wanting to rework their character designs in an "new, edgy and Western" fashion,<ref name="2Dto3D">{{Cite web |author=[[Cook & Becker]] |date=April 17, 2017 |title=How Sega moved Sonic from 2D to 3D |url=https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/4/17/15099400/how-sega-moved-sonic-from-2d-to-3d |publisher=Polygon |accessdate=December 12, 2022}}</ref> and the feeling that Sonic's design was "dated" allowed the developers to give him and the rest of the cast a redesign. [[Kazuyuki Hoshino]], art director of the game, recalled that "retro" games like ''[[Wikipedia:Space Invaders|Space Invaders]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' at the time were becoming popular again due to them appearing in "urban street" fashion and with indie music. This made the team want to make Sonic appeal to this type of subculture, or at least "have some cool T-shirts with the character on them".<ref name="MakingOfAdventure">{{Cite journal |author=Retro Game staff |journal=[[Wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer]] |title=The Making Of: Sonic Adventure |url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/retro-gamer/20181228/281659666135596 |date=December 28, 2018}}</ref> As such, an internal contest was held at Sega to determine who would be in charge of redesigning the characters, specially Sonic. Some of the proposed designs for the character were from [[Satoshi Okano]], the promotional artist for ''[[Sonic Jam]]''; [[Yuji Uekawa]], the character designer of ''[[Sonic R]]''; Naoto Ohshima; and [[Takumi Miyake]], the designer of ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''. In the end, Uekawa won the content, though he would take inspirations from the other designs for his redesign,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.fanbyte.com/features/sonic-hedgehog-satoshi-okano/ |title=The Unsung Artist Who Defined the Look of Sonic the Hedgehog |last=Aitchison |first=Sean |date=April 28, 2020 |publisher=Fanbyte |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103082741/https://www.fanbyte.com/features/sonic-hedgehog-satoshi-okano/ |archivedate=November 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/okanotion/status/1293253514995458048 |title=OKN/Satoshi Okano/岡野聡 on Twitter |work=Twitter |last=Okano |first=Satoshi |date=August 11, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811183154/https://twitter.com/okanotion/status/1293253514995458048 |archivedate=August 11, 2020}}</ref> and also from [[Wikipedia:Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama]]'s style of deformation and line art style, [[Wikipedia:Susumu Matsushita|Susumu Matsushita]]'s airbrush art, and the cartoon designs of [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney|Walt Disney]] and ''[[Wikipedia:Looney Tunes|Looney Tunes]]''. While the character's age remained intact, his proportions were made much taller compared to his original design and now had emerald green-colored eyes. The reason for this color for his eyes was not only to contrast with the rest of his color scheme, but also, according to Uekawa, "because he [was] always seeing these green pastures around him, like in [[Green Hill|Green Hill Zone]]". There were more tweaks to accomodate the 3D space, such as new soles for his shoes and a deeper blue, the latter of which was done to reflect the color of Sega of America's logo.<ref name="2Dto3D"/> Sonic's new design was also meant to become more aware of the fashion trends at the time and be a good fit for club music, which Hoshino was into back then.<ref name="MakingOfAdventure"/> In addition, [[Takashi Iizuka]] noted that this new design was more suitable for 3D than Sonic's original and more compact design, which was meant to be seen from the side.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Thomason |first=Steve |title=Birth of a Hedgehog|journal=[[Wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] |issue=211 |date=January 2007 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Future Publishing|Future Publishing]] |pages=72}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px-dQHR6FnY |title=Summer Of Sonic 2011 - Takashi Iizuka & Yuji Naka Q&A (18:20) |work=YouTube |date=March 25, 2012 |accessdate=July 10, 2014}}</ref> Furthermore, this Sonic was purposefully made more of a "bad boy" for ''Sonic Adventure'', so that he did not become too "cutesy" or "immature" like so many other mascots and Japanese-styled characters (Yuji Naka stated that [[wikipedia:Hello Kitty|Hello Kitty]] already owned the market in cuteness).<ref name="2Dto3D"/><ref name="NewInterview"/>
+For [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], Sonic's design was slightly modified to make him look adult-like and taller to appeal to the next generation players, adding visible fur and making him a bit lankier. This was done because Sonic would interact with humans more often and his design was supposed to fit.<ref>{{Cite web |first1=Andy |last1=Eddy |url=https://interviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/1590/E3-2006-Sonic-Team-Interview/p2/ |title=E3 2006: Sonic Team Interview |work=GameSpy |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022060541/http://interviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/1590/E3-2006-Sonic-Team-Interview/p2/ |archivedate=October 22, 2013 |accessdate=May 14, 2022}}</ref>
+In regards to [[Sonic's birthday]], it was Yuji Naka who decided to make it June 23, which is the same day as the release day of the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' in Western territories.<ref name="27Jan2020"/>
 ==Appearance==
+<gallery type="slideshow" position="left" widths="225">
-[[File:Sonic pose 87.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic, from ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''.]]
+Sonic Origins Sonic.png|Sonic before the [[Chaos]] [[Sonic Adventure|incident]], from ''[[Sonic Origins]]''.
-Sonic is a slim anthropomorphic [[hedgehog]] with blue fur that covers most of his body and peach skin that covers his arms, muzzle and front torso. He had a round head and an equally round torso in his younger years, with black eyes. However, he developed green eyes as he became older. Sonic was also shorter and stubbier, but he has since grown significantly taller and thinner since then. He also has six long quills on the back of his head, two spines protruding from his back behind his shoulders, and a short tail.
+Sonic Art Assets DVD - Sonic The Hedgehog - 6.png|Sonic after the [[Chaos]] [[Sonic Adventure|incident]], from ''[[Sonic Art Assets DVD]]''.
+SA2 Outfit Sonic HUmar.png|Sonic in his "Battle Costume" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
+Hallowtheme.png|Sonic in his "Halloween" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
+Xmas sonic.jpg|Sonic in his "Christmas" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
+Sonic Adventure 2 - Battle Sonic Racing Suit Render.png|Sonic in his "Race" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''.
+Sonic Rivals - Sonic Leather.png|Sonic in his "Race" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.
+Sonicyetihog.png|Sonic in his "Ice" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.
+Sonic Rivals - Sonic Black Tie.png|Sonic in his "Black Tie" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.
+Sonicsuperdupertrendy.png|Sonic in his "Cheetah" [[outfit]], from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.
+BlackKnightSonicGlovedArtwork.png|Sonic during the [[scabbard of Excalibur]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|incident]], from ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''.
+Sonic Riders Sonic.png|Sonic in his "Riders Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Riders]]''.
+SLW ZELDA DLC KEYART FINAL RGB 1395836900 SONIC.png|Sonic dressed like [[Wikipedia:Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]], from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
+Christmas Sonic (Sonic Runners).png|Sonic in his "Christmas Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Runners]]''.
+SFSB SluggerSonic.png|Sonic in his "Slugger Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]''.
+Sonic Tokyo.png|Sonic during the Tokyo olympics, from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''.
+Stealthsuitsonic.png|Sonic in his "Stealth Suit Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
+Summer Sonic Icon.png|Sonic in his "Summer Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
+BdaySonicIcon.png|Sonic in his "Birthday King Sonic" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
+Sonic prime official render by danic574 dfi9lqn-pre.png|Sonic in his [[New Yoke City]] attire, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.
+SonicDashBoscageMazeSonic.png|Sonic in his [[Boscage Maze]] attire, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.
+SonicGrimAttire.jpg|Sonic in his [[The Grim]] attire, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.
+NoPlaceSonic.png|Sonic in his [[No Place]] attire, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.
+SonicHillAttire.jpg|Sonic in his corrupted [[Green Hill]] attire, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.
+Portrait_sonic_default.png|Sonic in his captain outfit, from ''[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.
+</gallery>
+Sonic is a slim anthropomorphic hedgehog with blue fur that covers most of his body, and peach skin that covers his arms, muzzle, insides of his ears and front torso. He has small, triangular ears on top of his head, six long quills on the back of his head, two spines protruding from his back behind his shoulders, and a short tail.
+Back when he was younger, up until the [[Chaos]] [[Sonic Adventure|incident]], Sonic was shorter and stubbier, had a round head and an equally round torso, and black eyes. Following said crisis, he has grown taller and thinner, and developed green eyes. Prior to the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], he was also often shown to have peach-skinned eyelids, until they eventually were portrayed as blue as well.
-For attire, Sonic wears two light-weight, hyper friction resistant red sneakers with white cuffs around the ankles, gray soles, and white straps across the top, the last of which are held down by a golden buckle on each foot. He also wears a pair of white gloves with sock-like cuffs on his hands.
+For attire, Sonic wears [[Sonic's shoes|red boots with a white strap, cuff and gold buckle each]]; and a pair of white gloves with sock-like cuffs on the hands.
+On special occasions, Sonic has worn different outfits that differ from his normal attire:
+*During the [[Space Colony ARK]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|incident]], Sonic used various [[outfit]]s:
+**In one outfit, Sonic wore an orange and yellow [[w:c:phantasystar:HUmar|HUmar]] costume from ''[[w:c:phantasystar:Phantasy Star Online|Phantasy Star Online]]''.
+**In another outfit, Sonic sported a generic jack-o-lantern covering his head and a pumpkin that covered his torso.
+**Another outfit showed Sonic wearing his normal gloves, alongside the [[Grind Shoes]] and a red, [[Santa Claus]]-like jacket with white buttons. This jacket was opened as to show his bare torso.
+**In other outfit, Sonic wore a pinkish and black suit that covered his torso, arms, hands, and legs; alongside the Grind Shoes.
+*During the [[Ifrit]] [[Sonic Rivals 2|incident]], Sonic could wear numerous outfits:
+**In one outfit, Sonic wore a black and red, one-piece suit that covered his torso, arms, and legs; black gloves with red straps on the fingers and light gray and black cuffs; and black shoes with a red pattern on the back and white soles.
+**In another outfit, Sonic wore a dark blue and white, yeti-like, one-piece suit that covered his torso, arms, and legs; blue gloves with white finger tips and white cuffs; and white shoes with white cuffs that are blue-colored from behind.
+**Another outfit showed Sonic wearing what appeared to be an orange and white t-shirt; a black jacket with long sleeves; yellow gloves; and black shoes with black cuffs and a yellow strap that runs horizontally on the sides and the top.
+**Another outfit had Sonic wear a cheetah-like suit that consisted on a mask that covered part of his head, a one-piece suit that covered most of his body, gloves, and shoes. All of these clothes were orange with black dots, like the fur of an actual cheetah.
+*During the [[scabbard of Excalibur]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|incident]], Sonic wore the same gloves and shoes as usual, except that his right glove was replaced with a light gray, metallic glove with a golden cuff that had four red jewels on it.
+*For [[Extreme Gear]] riding, Sonic wears green sunglasses on his head, black metal cuffs around each wrist, and a pair of red and white shoes.
+*[[The Legend of Zelda Zone|Once]], Sonic wore a costume that resembled [[Wikipedia:Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]]'s attire in ''[[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. Here, he sported a green cap; a green jacket that showed some of his torso; brown boots with white, yellowish soles; and brown gloves with blue cuffs.
+*[[Sonic Runners|Once]], Sonic sported his original attire, alongside a red jacket with white buttons. This jacket was opened as to show his bare torso. He also wore a red and white, Santa Claus-like hat.
+*[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle|Once]], Sonic sported a baseball attired that consisted of white, navy, and light blue gloves, light blue socks with two white stripes, navy boots with white bottoms and white and light blue accents, a striped light blue jersey with white accents, alongside his name and the number "91" on it, and a white and navy baseball cap, with an emblem of his face on the front and a light blue brim.
+*At some points during the [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020|Tokyo Olympics]], Sonic wore his usual attire, alongside a light blue and white t shirt with no sleeves.
+*In a [[Sonic Colors: Ultimate|possible event]] of the [[Wisp]] [[Sonic Colors|incident]], Sonic could [[customize]] his gloves and shoes to give them alternate colors and patterns. He could also use this feature to create an aura around him.
+*[[Sonic Speed Simulator|Once]], Sonic wore numerous outfits.
+**One outfit of his consisted of a stealth-inspired outfit, which consisted of a dark blue jacket with light blue accents, dark blue gloves with circular cuffs, light blue accents, and glowing red lights near his knuckles, dark blue heeled-shoes with circular cuffs, a light blue stripe going across each shoe, light blue accents, a gray back for each shoe, and glowing red lights at the front and the back of each shoe, and a red, silver and gray scanner on the left side of his face.
+**In another outfit, Sonic wore his white gloves, a casual yellow beach summer shirt with orange patterns, the [[Light Speed Shoes]], sunglasses, a blue lay, and a shell bracelet.
+**Sonic also wore a birthday outfit, which consisted of his usual attire, in addition to a gold crown with red, blue, and green jewels on it, and a red and white cape attached to his neck.
+*During the [[Paradox Prism]] incident, Sonic's shoes and gloves were modified with [[Tails Nine|Nine]]'s technology to automatically change themselves based on the current [[Shatterverse|Shatterspace]] the hedgehog was occupying.
+**In [[New Yoke City]], Sonic's shoes become more technological and stylized, while his gloves feature gray padding on certain parts.
+**In [[Boscage Maze]], Sonic's shoes take on a camouflaged coloration with spots of crimson, and sport two retractable cyan claws each. Likewise, Sonic's gloves are camouflaged, and sport four cyan claws each.
+**In [[The Grim]], Sonic's shoes take on more violet coloration, with the white straps being replaced with glowing multicolored streams of Prism Energy, and the surfaces of the shoes themselves featuring a less-rounded appearance with white lines running across them. In this outfit, Sonic's gloves also feature a more jointed and rough appearance.
+**In [[No Place]], Sonic's shoes take on a more primitive and leathery appearance, but feature inflatable yellow soles which allow Sonic to stand on and run across water, and rows of lights across their buckles. Sonic's gloves also take on a leathery appearance, and sport gold plating on their knuckles.
+**In the corrupted version of Green Hill, Sonic's shoes and gloves are colored entirely gray, with the Prism energy forming a wireframe pattern around them.
+*During the [[Mirage Express]] [[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog|incident]], Sonic wore a captain suit that consisted of a captain's hat and a blue jacket with eight yellow buttons. He retained his shoes and gloves.
 ==Personality==
-[[File:CS S US.png|thumb|200px|Sonic's profile in ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.]]
+[[File:CS S US.png|thumb|225px|left|Sonic's profile, from ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.]]
-Sonic is said to be "like the wind";<ref name="SegaUS" /> a drifter that is always on the move and is noted for being free-spirited and adventurous. He values freedom above all else and strives to live his life according to his own rules rather than the standards of those around him or for the sake of heroism and duty,<ref name="SH">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) North American instruction manual, p. 4.</ref><ref name="ShadowManual">Shadow the Hedgehog (PlayStation 2) European instruction manual, pg. 5</ref> never thinking twice about what other people say or think.<ref name="SegaUS" /> Born to run, Sonic enjoys nothing more than traveling the world. Endowed with a strong passion for enjoying life, he is never in one place for long and always moves forward to look for his next challenge, making his life a never-ending series of adventures. Because of his need for freedom, Sonic loathes the idea of being constrained<ref>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (2008). In-game description of the "Sonic" trophy.</ref> and being cooped up for too long makes him twitchy and restless.
+Sonic is said to be "like the wind",<ref name="SegaUS"/> a drifter that is always on the move and is noted for being free-spirited<ref name="JPSHeroes">{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html |title=Sonic Heroes official website |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sega]] |work=Characters: Team Sonic |accessdate=May 25, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041207144720/http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html |archivedate=December 7, 2004 |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="SonicTwitter">{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2023 |title=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/SonicOfficialJP/status/1614759371480924160?cxt=HHwWgIDU7fnF4-gsAAAA |work=Twiiter |accessdate=January 16, 2023}}</ref> and with an endless appetite for adventure,<ref name="TailsTube1"/> whose motto is, "''Run daily whenever in the mood''".<ref name="JamGuide">{{Cite book|title=ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド|publisher=SoftBank|date=October 2, 1997|page=99-100|isbn=978-4797303377|language=Japanese}}</ref> Going wherever the flow takes him,<ref name="SonicXBlazePart1"/> Sonic values freedom above all else and strives to live his life according to his own rules and whims rather than the standards of those around him or for the sake of heroism and duty,<ref name="SH">{{Cite manual |game=Sonic Heroes |system=PlayStation 2 |region=United States |page=4}}</ref><ref name="ShadowManual">{{Cite manual |fullgame=[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]] |system=Nintendo GameCube |region=United States |page=7}}</ref><ref name="SC"/> never thinking twice about what other people say or think.<ref name="SegaUS"/> Because of this, he does not see himself as a "hero".<ref name="SonicTwitter"/> Owning to his love of freedom, he is also a very independent guy who is willing to live and die by his own rules.<ref name="SegaUS"/>
+Born to run and loving to cover as much ground as possible,<ref name="SegaUS"/> Sonic enjoys nothing more than adventure and traveling around the world.<ref name="JamGuide"/> This is because he believes life should be exciting.<ref name="StickerCollection">{{Cite book |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection]] |publisher=Factory Entertainment |page=4 |chapter=Sonic the Hedgehog |date=2010}}</ref> In fact, the ways of his heart are much like the Sun; the hedgehog runs and rests, while the Sun rises and sets.<ref>{{Cite manual |game=Sonic & Knuckles |system=Sega Mega Drive |region=Japanese |page=[[Media:Sakj01.png|cover]]}}</ref> The hedgehog also loves interacting with the many cultures present on the planet, and enjoys tasting the regional dishes, specially [[chili dog]]s; because of this, he likes to call himself a connoisseur.<ref name="TailsTube1"/> Endowed with a strong passion for enjoying life, he is never in one place for long and always moves forward to look for his next challenge, viewing his life as a never-ending series of adventures.<ref name="SC"/> Because of his need for freedom, the hedgehog loathes the idea of being constrained;<ref name="BrawlProfile">{{Cite game |dev=Sora Ltd. |date=March 9, 2008 |game=Super Smash Bros. Brawl |system=Wii |pub=[[Nintendo]] |area=Trophy Hoard |quote='''Sonic''' - The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic.}}</ref> being cooped up or being forced to stay in one place tends to make him very uneasy and restless. By the time of the [[War to Take Back the Planet]], however, Sonic appears to have somewhat overcome his stir-craziness, remaining calm and snarky even after being imprisoned aboard the [[Death Egg]] for six months. Nevertheless, he does enjoy a few indoor activities, such as reading, specially on rainy days. Some books he reads include the ''[[Arabian Nights]]'' and ''[[King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table]]''.<ref name="2013Joypolis"/> Needless to say though, his primary passion is speed, and as such, he likes anything fast;<ref name="JamProfile">''[[Sonic Jam]]'' ([[Sega Saturn]]) Character House, "[[Media:CS S US.png|Sonic the Hedgehog]]"</ref> if there is anything he prefers to take slow, it is a vacation.<ref name="123Q&A"/>
+Sonic's demeanor is normally easygoing, calm, and carefree, no matter the crisis.<ref name="SegaUS"/><ref name="SH"/><ref name="SC"/> However, he is generally impatient as he hates boredom,<ref name="SUM"/><ref name="SegaUS"/> cannot hold still,<ref name="BrawlProfile"/> and can be impulsive and short-tempered.<ref name="JPAdventureStylebook">{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Stylebook |chapter=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG |page=9 |language=Japanese |quote=自由気ままが大好きで、曲がったことが大キライ。 直情的で短気だが、困っている人がいると放っておけない優しさも併せ持っている。 とにかくじっとしちゃいられない。 サウンドにはうるさい。[He loves freedom and hates crookedness. He is impulsive and short-tempered, but also has a kindness that can't be ignored when someone is in trouble. He just can't sit still. He is picky about sound.]}}</ref><ref name="SC"/><ref name="SUM"/> Because of this, Sonic can be reckless and quick to act before thinking, throwing himself into trouble without a second thought and regards for others' warnings,<ref name="SUM"/> to the point that he has awknowledged that his speed has gotten him in all kinds of conflicts.<ref>{{Cite web |author=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 |date=July 13, 2022 |title=【特別企画】音速！一問一答 ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6uiGP-ei3M&t=6m43s |language=Japanese |work=YouTube |accessdate=December 6, 2022}}</ref> Nevertheless, he is honest,<ref name="SC"/> fearless,<ref name="SaSASRProfile">{{Cite game |dev=[[Sumo Digital]] |date=February 23, 2010 |game=Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing |system=PlayStation 3 |pub=[[Sega]] |area=Character Select screen |quote='''Sonic the Hedgehog''' - Sonic is the world's fastest hedgehog, capable of running at the speed of sound (768 mph). His other abilities include a 'Spin Attack', a 'Spin Dash' and his 'Super Sonic' transformation which makes him indestructible and gives him the gift of run-flight. Sonic is not an expert swimmer, but is fearless – even of Dr. Eggman. Alongside his best friend Tails, Sonic runs around the world stopping Dr. Eggman's schemes.}}</ref> and always keeps his promises.<ref name="SC"/>
+Sonic's personality is a juxtaposition of kindness and ferocity.<ref name="SUM">{{Cite manual |game=Sonic Unleashed |system=Xbox 360 |region=United States |page=4}}</ref> He is extremely benevolent, driven by his own strong sense of justice and fair play,<ref name="SegaUS">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=October 26, 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=March 5, 2005 |title=Sonic the Hedgehog |quote=Like the wind Sonic never stands still and is always on the move. Sonic is cool under pressure, particularly when faced with his arch enemy, Dr. Eggman. He thinks that saving the world is no big feat, and he always protects and fights for the underdog. Sonic hates boredom and is constantly looking for his next adventure. Sonic lives and dies by his own rules. He never thinks twice about what others think or say; he is driven by his own sense of justice and fair play. Sonic was born to run and loves to cover as much ground as fast as he can. His demeanor is always cool and calm. When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though no thing can stop him. When faced with a serious situation, Sonic bears down on the task at hand, focused on the challenge.}}</ref> being driven to fight injustice for the ideal of freedom rather than in the name of the law.<ref name="ESI">{{Cite book |first1=Ian |last1=Flynn |last2=[[Sega]] |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia]] |publisher=[[Dark Horse Books]] |chapter=Sonic The Hedgehog (16-bit) |page=13 |date=December 8m 2021 |isbn=978-1506719276 |quote=Sonic is usually laid back and cool, but he's driven to fight injustice - not in the name of the law, but for the ideal of freedom. }}</ref> He is similarly always looking for the truth.<ref name="Hidden"/> Due to this, Sonic is never the one to rest in the face of injustice or oppression, and he always protects and fights for the underdog.<ref name="SegaUS"/> He similarly hates lies, unfairness, and evil in all its forms,<ref name="Hidden"/><ref name="SGManual">{{Cite manual |game=Sonic Generations |system=Xbox 360 |region=United Kingdom |page=4}}</ref><ref name="SC"/> exploding with anger when witnessing anything unjust<ref name="SH"/> and doing all he can to snuff it out,<ref name="SUM"/> throwing his life on the line without hesitation.<ref name="SUM"/> Adding to his selflessness, the hedgehog believes people should ask what they can do for others rather than the other way around,<ref>[[Media:SCD boxart-back scd JAP.jpg|Japanese box art of ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD'']]</ref> and never asks for anything in return for his heroic deeds; to him, the smiles he brings to others is all the reward he needs.<ref>{{Cite game |dev=[[Sonic Team]] |date=November 14, 2006 |fullgame=[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] |system=Xbox 360 |pub=[[Sega]] |cutscene=Running through the plains |quote='''[[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]]''': I have no words to express how grateful I am for your help... You're hurt! / '''Sonic''': It's nothing. / '''[[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]]''': Don't say that. I'm sorry. It's all my fault... / '''Sonic''': Smile. Your smile... That's all I need.}}</ref> However, he usually sees his heroics as an opportunity to have fun, making him a thrill-seeker; to him, saving the world is no big feat and just another thrilling episode in his life.<ref name="SegaUS"/><ref name="Rio">{{Cite game |dev=[[Sega]] |date=June 23, 2016 |game=Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games |system=Wii U |pub=[[Nintendo]] |area=Collectibles (Flags) |quote=A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. He despises anything that is unfair and will get into trouble to help anyone in need. For Sonic, saving the world is just another thrilling episode in his life.}}</ref> When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though nothing can stop him.<ref name="SegaUS"/> However, this keen and intense personality can make him seem reckless.<ref name="StickerCollection"/> In times of crisis, though, he is aggressive and focuses intensely on the task at hand as if his personality has undergone an astonishing change.<ref name="SH"/><ref name="SC"/> At the same time, Sonic has a big and kind heart and is fully committed to helping out anyone in need at any time when they are in trouble,<ref name="SC"/> even if it means getting himself into trouble or being despised by others.<ref name="Rio"/><ref>{{Cite game |dev=[[Sonic Team]] |date=March 13, 2009 |game=Sonic and the Black Knight |system=Wii |pub=[[Sega]] |area=[[Misty Lake]] |quote='''[[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]]''': Are you ready? / '''Sonic''': Ready for what? / '''[[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]]''': If you remove that sword and defeat King Arthur with it... You shall forever be the worst of knights, slayer of kings... / '''Sonic''': Guess I can't be the hero every time.}}</ref>
+[[File:Sonic profile SG.png|thumb|right|225px|Sonic's profile, from the [[Xbox 360]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-Sonic's demeanor is always easygoing, cool, and carefree.<ref name="SegaUS" /><ref name="SH" /> However, he is often impatient, hates boredom, and at times possesses a short temper.<ref name="SC" /><ref name="SUM" /> Because of his impulsive nature, Sonic can be reckless and quick to act before thinking, throwing himself into trouble without a second thought and regards for others' warnings.<ref name="SUM" /> Nevertheless, he is honest and always keeps his promises.<ref name="SC" />
+Sonic has a lot of self-confidence and courage, making him believe that he can do anything as long as he is brave enough. Whenever he finds himself in a tough chalenge, he never tries to "cheer himself up"; rather, he thinks that people should refresh and believe in themselves rather than the previous option, and is always like "whatever will be, will be".<ref>{{Cite web |author=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 |date=July 13, 2022 |title=【特別企画】音速！一問一答 ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6uiGP-ei3M&t=6m02s |language=Japanese |work=YouTube |accessdate=December 6, 2022}}</ref> His signature positive attitude is where his massive internal ego comes from; he thinks that he and his friends will always find a way out of any situation<ref name="TheFinalBattle"/><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: World Map. "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Exactly. As it stands, there's no way we can win this. / '''Sonic''': Of course we can win this! We always do! We just haven't figured that part out yet."</ref> and that he can be unstoppable,<ref name="SegaUS"/> and takes great pride in his absolutely unbeatable speed and strength.<ref name="JamGuide"/> However, this attitude sometimes leads to him underestimating his enemies and the task at hand. Nevertheless, this ego is not to be confused with narcissism, as Sonic does not see himself as more important than others. No matter the threat or how dangerous it is, he always remains cool under pressure.<ref name="SegaUS"/>
+In Japanese versions of media, Sonic omits honorifics and speaks informally (if not rudely), using "''ore''" instead of "''I''" when addressing himself or others ("''ore''" is a boastful way to say "''I''" in Japanese). However, he will still occasionally use honorifics when addressing close friends or acquaintances. He often jokes around to light the mood and will also take any opportunity to taunt his opponents. Being so smug, he has developed a habit of talking to destroyed robots, even when he knows they cannot hear him, which he can be embarrassed about when caught in doing.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 16, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Colors)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''Sonic''': Wow, sometimes I even impress myself. For a second there I wasn't sure I was going to pull it off. Oh who am I kidding, we both knew how this would end. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Uh, are you talking to the broken robot who can hear you? / '''Sonic''': Uh, maybe. That's between me and the robot. See, the important thing here is the alien planet is free. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Absolutely. / '''Sonic''': So we can just forget about the whole talking to dead robots thing, right? / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Nope. / '''Sonic''': I knew you'd say that. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Well, come on, I've seen you save the day a lot of times. But I've never seen you talk to a pile of metal. / '''Sonic''': Touché."</ref> Despite this, he can be a gentleman when he wants to and be modest with fancy titles.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 20, 2007). ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sand Oasis]]. "'''[[Shahra]]''': 'When darkness descends upon the Arabian Nights - the legendary blue hedgehog from another world shall come.' / '''Sonic''': Me? Legendary? You've got to be kidding! You're gonna make me blush!"</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Head to Avalon. "'''[[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]]''': The King is on an island known as Avalon. You have become a fine knight. / '''Sonic''': Aw, cut it out. Anyways, I guess I'll go end this thing, then."</ref> Additionally, while Sonic generally assumes he can deal with things on his own,<ref name="TheFinalBattle">[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#The Final Battle!|The Final Battle!]]. "'''Sonic''': Destroy me? You and what mustache? I beat you all the time by myself, and now there's two of me!"</ref> he also realizes he has friends to back him up in situations too big for himself and believes strongly in teamwork and the bonds he has made, having noted that he would not have come as far as he has today without his friends and allies.<ref name="SonicXEggmanPart2">{{Cite web |title=スーパーソニック ＆ Dr.エッグマン 後編 |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211203_002756/ |work=かべがみカバーストーリー |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=December 3, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203123123/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211203_002756/ |archivedate=December 3, 2021 }}</ref> In keeping with his smugness and confidence, he often engages in playful banter with his enemies; an example is during the War to Take Back the Planet, where he asked [[Infinite]] "optional" questions to glean into what the secret behind the latter's powers were, what his favorite color was and whether he liked long, romantic walks on the beach; and also "asked" a [[Zavok]] [[Phantom Copy]] if he would let Sonic join a party occurring on the Death Egg, referring to the commotion resulting from the [[Resistance]]'s infiltration of the area. Sonic is likewise very competitive; while he takes no interest in challenges he knows he can win easily,<ref name="SonicRJap"/> he always welcomes a good competition that has him squaring off against others on even ground. Sonic likewise never holds back when pitted against others in a test of skills and abilities,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Cutscene 2 ([[Team Sonic|Team Heroes]]' story). "'''[[Amy Rose|Amy]]''': Yeesh, Sonic! Would it have killed you to go a little easy out there? / '''Sonic''': Hey, this is a serious competition, Amy. / '''[[Amy Rose|Amy]]''': Chivalry is serious business, too! I'm a LADY! / '''Sonic''': Hey Tails, Knuckles... Back me up on this, would you? / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': You know that Sonic never holds back, Amy. I thought you liked that about him?"</ref> and is not above trash-talking his opponents.<ref>[[Sumo Digital]] (May 21, 2019). ''[[Team Sonic Racing]]''. [[PlayStation 4]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Chapter 5: The Race Continues. "'''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Right, yeah, okay. Winning. You ever have one of those feelings? Like... like... / '''Sonic''': Like you're about to get your car fed to you by a blue hedgehog? No, never. / '''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': I'm not hungry, but thanks. / '''Sonic''': Wow dude, you take all the fun out of trash talking."</ref> Nevertheless, Sonic is not one to usually hold ill against others in case he loses in an competition to them; while he got angry that he lost his victory to [[Jet the Hawk|Jet]] during the [[Sonic Riders|first]] [[EX World Grand Prix]] due to [[Wave the Swallow|someone]] sabotaging [[Blue Star|his Extreme Gear]] and had to bear the blunt of the hawk's trash talking, Sonic usually maintains a good sense of sportsmanship, even in defeat.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Cutscene 7 ([[Babylon Rogues|Team Babylon]]'s story). "'''Sonic''': Looks like you win this time around, Jet. / '''[[Jet the Hawk|Jet]]''': You're awfully calm about it. Aren't you ashamed at being beaten?? / '''Sonic''': Why? Luck is a big part of victory? This just means you were the lucky one today."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Cutscene 8 ([[Babylon Rogues|Team Babylon]]'s story). "'''Sonic''': I gotta hand it to you, Jet. I couldn't touch you out there today. / '''[[Jet the Hawk|Jet]]''': Then get training. I'll give you a rematch any day of the week."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Cutscene 5 ([[Team Dark]]'s story). "'''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Well that was certainly over fast. / '''Sonic''': You've improved, Shadow. Next time it's my turn to surprise you. / '''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': No matter how many times you try, you can't win."</ref>
-Sonic's personality is a juxtaposition of kindness and ferocity.<ref name="SUM">''Sonic Unleashed'' (PlayStation 3) European instruction manual, p. 9.</ref> He is extremely benevolent, driven by his own strong sense of justice and fair play<ref name="SegaUS">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=26 October 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=5 March 2005 |title=Sonic the Hedgehog |quote=Like the wind Sonic never stands still and is always on the move. Sonic is cool under pressure, particularly when faced with his arch enemy, Dr. Eggman. He thinks that saving the world is no big feat, and he always protects and fights for the underdog. Sonic hates boredom and is constantly looking for his next adventure. Sonic lives and dies by his own rules. He never thinks twice about what others think or say; he is driven by his own sense of justice and fair play. Sonic was born to run and loves to cover as much ground as fast as he can. His demeanor is always cool and calm. When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though no thing can stop him When faced with a serious situation, Sonic bears down on the task at hand, focused on the challange. }}</ref><ref name="RunnersData" /> and firmly stands for truth and freedom.<ref name="Hidden" /> However, he is never the one to rest in the face of injustice or oppression. He hates lies and evil in all its forms,<ref name="Hidden" /><ref name="SGManual">''Sonic Generations'' (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, p. 5</ref> exploding with anger when witnessing anything unjust and will do all he can to snuff it out, throwing his life on the line without hesitation.<ref name="SUM" /> However, he usually sees his heroics as an opportunity to have fun, making him a thrill-seeker. To Sonic, saving the world is no big feat and just another thrilling episode in his life.<ref name="SegaUS" /><ref name="Rio">SEGA (23 June 2016). [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]] Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. He despises anything that is unfair and will get intro trouble to help anyone in need. For Sonic, saving the world is just another thrilling episode in his life."</ref> When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though nothing can stop him.<ref name="SegaUS" /> In times of crisis, though, he is aggressive and focuses intensely on the task at hand as if his personality has undergone an astonishing change.<ref name="SH" /><ref name="SC" /> At the same time, Sonic has a big and kind heart and is fully committed to helping out anyone in need at any time, even if it means getting himself into trouble or being despised by others.<ref name="Rio" />
+Early on, Sonic showed no interest in competing in race.<ref name="SonicRJap">''[[Sonic R]]'' ([[Sega Saturn]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-5.</ref> However, during [[Dodon Pa]]'s [[Team Sonic Racing|Grand Prix]], he admitted that he had a lot of fun while driving the [[Speed Star]] for the first time,<ref name="FunCars">[[Sumo Digital]] (May 21, 2019). ''[[Team Sonic Racing]]''. [[PlayStation 4]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: 004. "'''Sonic''': Ha Ha! That was awesome! As much as I like to run, it was really fun to drive this thing!"</ref> and raced using cars to give his friends a chance at winning<ref>''[[Team Sonic Racing]]'' ([[PC]]) digital manual, "[[Media:TSREng002.jpg|Team Sonic]]".</ref> and to have some fun himself.<ref name="FunCars" /><ref name="123Q&A">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Rkjyqq5XI |title=Sonic Frontiers: 123 Rapid-Fire Questions With Takashi Iizuka |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Game Informer|Game Informer]] |work=YouTube |date=July 12, 2022 |accessdate=July 13, 2022}}</ref> In his own words, he uses racecars "'cause it's cool".<ref name="TailsTube1" />
-[[File:Sonic profile SG.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic's profile in ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-Sonic has a lot of self-confidence and possesses an enormous ego to match it, making him sassy, quick-witted, cocky, and at times overconfident. No matter the threat or how dangerous, Sonic always remains cool under pressure.<ref name="SegaUS" /> In the original Japanese version, Sonic omits honorifics and speaks informally (if not rudely), using "''ore''" instead of "''I''" when addressing himself or others ("''ore''" is a boastful way to say "''I''" in Japanese). However, he sometimes uses honorifics when addressing close friends or acquaintances. Possessing a narcissistic tongue and big attitude, he often jokes around to light the mood and will also take any opportunity to taunt his opponents. Being so smug, he has developed a habit of talking to mindless robots, even when he knows they cannot hear him. Despite this, he can be quite the gentleman when he wants to and be modest with fancy titles. Also, while Sonic generally assumes he can deal with things on his own, he also realizes he has friends to back him up in troubled situations and believes strongly in teamwork. Owing to his smugness and confidence, he often engages in playful banter with his enemies, such as his asking [[Infinite]], as "optional" questions to glean into what the secret behind the latter's powers were, what the latter's favorite color was and whether he liked long romantic walks on the beach, as well as "asking" a [[Zavok]] [[replica]] if he would let Sonic join a party occurring on the Death Egg (referring to the commotion resulting from the Resistance's infiltration of the area). Sonic is likewise very competitive; while he takes no interest in challenges he know he can win easily, Sonic always welcome a good competition that has him squaring off against others on even ground. Sonic likewise never holds back when pitted against others in a test of skills and abilities, and is not above trash talking to his opponents.
+{{Quote|I'll never look back. I've got no regrets. 'Cause time doesn't wait for me. I choose to go my own way.|Sonic's calling card, ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''}}
-Following his free-spirited nature, Sonic never dwells on the past or allows his painful experiences to weight him down. Instead, he lives in the present and always looks forward to his next adventure, holding no regrets for what has transpired. It is only in the moments of greatest loss that his macho and carefree appearance falls away. Sonic is also of incredibly strong character and will: No matter the situation, he never doubts himself or gives up, never once submitting to the darkness in his heart.
+In keeping with his footloose lifestyle, Sonic never dwells on the past or allows his painful experiences to weigh him down. Instead, he lives in the present and always looks forward to his next adventure, holding no regrets for what has transpired. It is only in the moments of greatest loss that his macho and carefree appearance falls away, like in the apparent deaths of his closest friends or loved ones.<ref name="Sonic06Flames">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 24, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).</ref> Similarly, he always does what he thinks is right and never second-guesses what he does, remaining steadfast to the end.<ref name="SUM" /> Together, these qualities give the hedgehog an incredibly strong character and will; no matter the situation, he never doubts himself or gives up, never once submitting to the darkness in his heart.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (December 9, 2008). ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: No Reason. "'''[[Sonic the Werehog|Werehog]]''': I'll bet it's thanks to you. / '''[[Chip]]''': Hmm? / '''[[Sonic the Werehog|Werehog]]''': Even at night, when I'm like this. I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. You must have been protecting me this whole time. / '''[[Chip]]''': I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself! / '''[[Sonic the Werehog|Werehog]]''': I'm the reason? / '''[[Chip]]''': Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart."</ref>
+[[File:Sonic Advance 3 Ending.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic with some of his closest friends, from ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''.]]
-Sonic is extremely loyal to his friends and will risk his life for them without any due consideration.<ref name="SC" /><ref name="SUM" /> While he can leave them hanging, act rude towards them, or endanger them due to his fast-paced nature, Sonic never intends to make his friends unhappy and values them above all else, treating each of them as the most important person in his life. Equally, Sonic will always accept help from his friends and show great trust in them, though he is not above making mistrusting assumptions of them.<ref>''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' [[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Chapter 10: Citadel Showdown|chapter 10]]</ref>
+Sonic deeply cares about his friends<ref name="SonicTwitter" /> and will risk his life for them without any due consideration.<ref name="SC" /><ref name="SUM" /> While he can leave them hanging, act rude towards them, or endanger them due to his fast-paced nature, Sonic never intends to make his friends - specially girls<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Gimme Shelter]] ([[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]'s Episode). "'''[[Emerl]]''': Ha! Fodder! You're just fodder! Ha ha ha ha! / [...] / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Emerl, please stop! / '''[[Emerl]]''': Haa haa... ...Why? Cream? / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': *sniffle* *sobs* / '''[[Emerl]]''': Cream... Are you 'sad'? / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Yes... / [...] / '''Emerl''': 'There's nothing worse than making a girl cry!' That's what Sonic said..."</ref> - unhappy and values them above all else, treating each of them as the most important person in his life. He will likewise always accept help from his friends and show great trust in them. He places everyone one on the same level as him and does not show interest in treating anyone differently because of a supposed superiority. Because of this, he can come across as rude to figures of authority by speaking to them informally, which often lands him in trouble.
-Regardless of the many foes he has faced, Sonic rarely considers them true enemies and instead tends to admire them for how powerful some of them are and how much fun they can give to him.<ref name="Interview 6" /> Likewise, he is shown to have a remarkable capacity to forgive, forgiving [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] and working with him after he had tried to kill him twice.
+Regardless of the many foes he has faced, Sonic rarely considers them true enemies and instead tends to admire them for how powerful some of them are and how much fun they can provide him.<ref name="Interview 6" /> Likewise, he is shown to have a remarkable capacity to forgive; the most notable example of this is when he forgave [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] and worked with him after the latter had tried to kill him twice.
-Despite his outward demeanor, Sonic has shown to be much more insightful than he usually lets on, capable of seeing things others would have overlooked and give valuable and comforting advice that drastically changes the outlook of others, such as in the case of [[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]], [[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]], and [[Blaze]]. This insight, combined with a charismatic personality, allows Sonic to get along with virtually anyone he meets, even if they were his enemies at one point.
+Sonic has proven himself to be much more insightful than he usually lets on, being capable of seeing through deception or noticing things that others would have overlooked. Notably, he has been able to figure out the schemes of even the intelligent and manipulative [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]].<ref name="SonicXRougePart1">{{cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210729_002626/ |title=ソニック ＆ ルージュ 前編 |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=July 29, 2021 |accessdate=October 26, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729090311/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210729_002626/ |archivedate=July 29, 2021 |language=Japanese }}</ref><ref name="SonicXRougePart2">{{cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210817_002627/ |title=ソニック ＆ ルージュ 後編 |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=August 17, 2021 |accessdate=October 26, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817030258/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210817_002627/ |archivedate=August 17, 2021 |language=Japanese }}</ref> Also, despite his teenagehood, he can freely get on with children and adults alike.<ref name="Sonic3Promo" /> He can likewise give valuable and comforting advices that drastically change the outlook of others, such as in the case of [[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]], [[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]], and [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]. These two points, combined with a charismatic personality, allow the hedgehog to get along with virtually anyone he meets, even if they were his enemies at one point. However, while he is able to change those around him for the better, he himself has not really changed over the course of his adventures; he firmly sticks to his beliefs and does not let anything but himself define him.
+Sonic appreciates scenic views,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 16, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Tropical Resort]]. "'''Sonic''': He [Eggman] loves to hear his own lips flap, but I gotta hand it to the Eggster, this place is epic. Everyone and their brother is gonna want to come here. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': No doubt but now I'm not sure why we're here? This place looks totally harmless. / [...] / '''Sonic''': Plot or not, you can't be mad at this view. This place is takin' beauty to the next level."</ref><ref>{{Cite game |dev=[[Sega]] |date=March 31, 2023 |fullgame=[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]] |system=Steam |pub=Sega |level=Dining Car |quote='''Sonic''': Aw man! The windows are all covered up now... I never got to look at the pretty views... / '''*[[Barry the Quokka]]''': W-what? What's wrong?? / '''Sonic''': Amy was saying the train's sights couldn't be beat. I was excited!}}</ref> and was incensed to find out that Eggman was destroying [[Planet Wisp]]'s beautiful and lush environment during the [[Wisp]] [[Sonic Colors|incident]].<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 16, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Colors)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''Sonic''': You know, as alien as this place is, there is something very... Eggmanish about it. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': I think he's transforming it somehow. Making it part of his theme park. / [...] / '''Sonic''': It looks like the 'theme' of his park is universal domination and conquest of alien races. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': It's more than a theme; it's a reality. He's using them like some kind of living intergalactic gasoline. / '''Sonic''': That's pretty low, even for a sleazeball like Eggman."</ref> During the [[Solaris]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|incident]], he was shown to have a fondness for locations that are filled with flowers, trees, and other kinds of plants. However, he is also fond of locations like [[Grand Metropolis]], despite these not having any vegetation at all.<ref name="GrandMetropolis">[[Sonic Team]] (February 6, 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Grand Metropolis]] ([[Team Sonic]]). "'''Sonic''': I love places like this."</ref>
-Sonic has a fondness of the beauty of nature and he stands as a protector of it. He appreciates scenic views as seen in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' and showed anger and rage when he found out that Eggman was polluting [[Planet Wisp]]'s beautiful environment. In ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), Sonic is also shown to have a fondness for locations that are filled with flowers, trees, and other kinds of plants. Ironically, despite his inability to swim, Sonic also loves going to the ocean.<ref>''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''</ref>
-[[File:S-D7.png|thumb|150px|Sonic as a disc jockey.]]
+[[File:DJ Popcultcha Sonic art.png|thumb|225px|Sonic as a disc jockey, from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog DJ Style Party]]''.]]
-Sonic has been shown to enjoy music, but seems to have a special interest in rock music.<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Technical Files]]''</ref> Furthermore, it was displayed during the [[Sonic Rush|Sol Emerald incident]] that Sonic also enjoys break dancing, which is reflected in his [[Trick Action]]s. His battle moves seen during the [[Sonic Battle|Emerl incident]] are also based on break dancing as mentioned in the attack descriptions. He also break dances in numerous games, usually when he is victorious.
+Said to be "picky" about sound<ref name="JPAdventureStylebook" /> and "fuzzy" about music,<ref name="AdventureGuide">{{Cite book |title=ソニックアドベンチャー オペレーションガイド|publisher=SoftBank |date=January 1999 |chapter=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ |page=24 |isbn=978-4757203006 |language=Japanese }}</ref> Sonic has been shown to enjoy cool music. Furthermore, it was displayed during the [[Sol Emerald]] [[Sonic Rush|incident]] that he also likes breakdancing, which is reflected in his [[Trick Action]]s. His battle moves seen during the [[Emerl]] [[Sonic Battle|incident]] are also based on break dancing as mentioned in the attack descriptions. He also breakdances numerous times, usually when he is victorious.
-He also tends to get irritated when his enemies often misidentify his species, namely by calling him a rat, making him correct them and state his actual species is a hedgehog. This was best demonstrated with his encounters with [[Erazor Djinn]], and to a lesser extent with his encounter with [[Infinite]] at [[Mystic Jungle]].
+Sonic tends to get irritated when his enemies often misidentify his species, namely by calling him a rat, making him correct them and state his actual species is a hedgehog. This was best demonstrated with his encounters with the [[Erazor Djinn]] during the [[World Ring]] [[Sonic and the Secret Rings|incident]], and to a lesser extent with his encounter with Infinite at the [[Mystic Jungle]].
 ==Powers and abilities==
-Despite not having undergone any known training, Sonic's years of battles have made him a skilled and powerful fighter. He has defeated [[Death Egg Robot|giant]] [[Egg Dragoon|robots]], [[Zeti|demons]], and [[Perfect Chaos|god-like beings]] on his own, gone up against and bested [[Master Zik|those]] with far more combat experience, and even beaten [[Shadow the Hedgehog|people]] who are his equal in abilities. It has also been noted that Sonic is steadily growing stronger;<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Sweet Mountain. "'''Sonic''': Heh! That was barely a warm-up! / '''Silver''': Not half bad, Sonic. / '''Blaze''': You're even sharper now than when we last met."</ref><ref>BioWare (September 26, 2008). Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Blue Ridge Zone. "'''Shadow the Hedgehog''': You... You're been practicing."</ref> during the [[Time Eater]] incident, Sonic could beat the [[Egg Emperor]]/[[Perfect Chaos]] on his own where he previously required additional power. Sonic even told [[Infinite]] upon holding his own against the latter compared to the previous time they fought that he becomes more powerful every second.<ref>Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Jungle: Vs. Infinite. "'''Infinite:''' Impossible! Your abilities exceed your previous data! / '''Sonic:''' Unlike mechs, I can grow. I get more powerful every second! / '''Infinite:''' I will teach you to hold that tongue next time we meet. You can count on it."</ref> It is safe to say that Sonic is far more powerful than he lets on, but his overconfidence and reluctance to go all out usually keeps him from fighting at full strength. His victories over [[Emerl]] at the [[Gizoid]]'s [[Ultimate Emerl|maximum potential]] and Perfect Chaos in his base form are prime examples of Sonic's true power. Regardless of his blocks, Sonic ranks amongst the most powerful characters in the series.
+Despite not having undergone any known training, Sonic's years of battles have made him a skilled and powerful fighter. He has defeated [[Death Egg Robot|giant]] [[Egg Dragoon|robots]], [[Zeti|demons]], and [[Perfect Chaos|god-like beings]] on his own; gone up against and bested [[Master Zik|those]] with far more combat experience; and even beaten [[Shadow the Hedgehog|individuals]] who equally match his abilities. It has also been noted that Sonic is steadily growing stronger;<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sweet Mountain]]. "'''Sonic''': Heh! That was barely a warm-up! / '''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Not half bad, Sonic. / '''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': You're even sharper now than when we last met."</ref> during the [[Time Eater]] [[Sonic Generations|incident]], Sonic could beat the [[Egg Emperor]] and [[Perfect Chaos]] on his own where he previously required additional power to defeat them. Sonic even told [[Infinite]] upon holding his own against the latter compared to the previous time they fought that he becomes more powerful every second.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Infinite (boss)|Vs. Infinite]]. "'''[[Infinite]]''': Impossible! Your abilities exceed your previous data! / '''Sonic''': Unlike mechs, I can grow. I get more powerful every second!"</ref> It is safe to assume that Sonic is far more powerful than he lets on.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Emerald Beach]] ([[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]'s story). "'''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': You've got much stronger... / '''Sonic''': I've got something to protect..."</ref> His victories over [[Emerl]] at the Gizoid's maximum potential and Perfect Chaos in his base form are prime examples of his true power.
-[[File:Sonic 20.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic running at supersonic speeds.]]
+[[File:Sonic-unleashed-20081008095524256_640w.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Sonic running through various [[Egg Fighter]]s at supersonic speeds, from the [[Xbox 360]]/[[PlayStation 3]] version of ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''.]]
-Sonic's greatest strength is his super speed, an innate talent that members of the hedgehog species possess.<ref>BioWare (26 September 2008). Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Nintendo DS. Sega. "'''Codex''': As a member of Sonic's team, Amy lends both speed and strength to the group, using her innate hedgehog speed and her immensely powerful Piko-Piko Hammer to good effect."</ref> Sonic, however, has proven himself in a class of its own with his speed, having been credited as "the fastest thing alive" and even the fastest being in the universe.<ref name="SRProfiles">Sonic Rivals (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, p. 8.</ref> He has the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound and run at speeds far greater than [[wikipedia:Mach number|Mach 1]],<ref>[[:media:CS S US.png]]</ref><ref name="Interview 2">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=13 June 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''From Your Ultimate Fan:''' How fast can you go (MPH) and how long would it take you to run around the world once? Also, who could beat you in a race, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow, Cream, Rouge, Amy or Dr. Eggman? / '''Sonic''': I have the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound. That's about 760 MPH at 59*F...pretty fast, huh? The only character that would really have a chance against me would be Shadow…but then again, I've never lost a race!}}</ref> which is at the blistering speed of about 768&nbsp;mph, and can run backward just as well as he can forwards.<ref>Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Opening (Team Sonic)</ref> Due to such speed, he can scale vertical surfaces and ceilings, run over water, outspeed lasers, and even cause the ground to explode in his wake. Even then, Sonic can take his speed even further. By [[Super Peel Out|revving up in one place]], he can take off at turbo speeds in an instant. He can also [[Boost|envelope himself in a blue energy field]] that lets him accelerate beyond the sound barrier on both the ground and in midair for a short time,<ref>''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) European instruction booklet, pg. 12.</ref> allowing him to not only smash straight through enemies and obstacles like a living projectile, but also [[Air Boost (Sonic Boost)|fly]] immense distances through midair. Using [[Light Speed Dash|certain]] [[Light Speed Attack|techniques]], he can even achieve light-speed momentarily.
+Sonic's greatest strength is his super speed.<ref name="JamProfile" /> He has proven himself to be in a class of his own with his speed, having been credited as "the fastest thing alive" and even the fastest being in the universe.<ref name="SRProfiles">''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' ([[PlayStation Portable]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref> He has the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound and run at speeds that exceed [[wikipedia:Mach number|Mach 1]],<ref name="JamGuide" /><ref name="JamProfile" /><ref name="Interview 2">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega]] |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=June 13, 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''From Your Ultimate Fan''': How fast can you go (MPH) and how long would it take you to run around the world once? Also, who could beat you in a race, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow, Cream, Rouge, Amy or Dr. Eggman? / '''Sonic''': I have the ability to instantly accelerate to the speed of sound. That's about 760 MPH at 59*F...pretty fast, huh? The only character that would really have a chance against me would be Shadow…but then again, I've never lost a race!}}</ref> which is at the blistering speed of about 768 mph, and can run backward just as well as he can forwards.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 6, 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening ([[Team Sonic]]).</ref> Due to such speed, he can scale vertical surfaces and ceilings, run over water, out speed lasers, and even cause the ground to explode and lift off in his wake.<ref name="RUSManual">''[[Sonic R]]'' ([[Sega Saturn]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 17.</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening.</ref> This speed also allowed him to restore the time and space erased by the [[Time Eater]] during that [[Sonic Generations|incident]]. Even then, Sonic can take his speed even further. By [[Super Peel Out|revving up in one place]], he can take off at turbo speeds in an instant. He can also [[Boost|envelope himself in a blue energy field]] that lets him accelerate beyond the sound barrier on both the ground and in midair for a short time,<ref>''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) European instruction booklet, pg. 12.</ref> allowing him to not only smash straight through enemies and obstacles like a living projectile, but also [[Air Boost|fly]] immense distances through midair. Using [[Light Speed Dash|certain]] [[Light Speed Attack|techniques]], he can even momentarily reach the speed of light.
-It is unknown what Sonic's unaided top speed is. In ''[[Sonic Battle]]'', it is stated he can move several times the speed of sound and when facing [[Ultimate Emerl]], he went at least ten rounds with him in less than thirty seconds. It has also often been stated that Sonic can move at supersonic speed<ref name="SUM" /> (which ranges from 915-3,840&nbsp;mph), and he has once been called the "the world's fastest, ''hypersonic'' hedgehog"<ref name="SonicAdManual">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' (Dreamcast) North American instruction manual, p. 18.</ref> (which ranges from 3,840-7,680&nbsp;mph). There are as well records stating that Sonic can move faster than the [[Wikipedia:Speed of light|speed of light]], although their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite book |author= |title=[[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]] |publisher=UDON Entertainment |page= |chapter= |last1=Audureau |first1=William  |last2=Petronille |first2=Marc |date=1 January 2013 |isbn=978-1926778563 |quote=During the day, he was his usual self, able to run anywhere at the speed of light; but at night, he became a slow and savage "werehog", prone to giving his enemies violent smackdowns. }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |author=Pedigree Books |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014]] |publisher=Pedigree Publishers |page=8 |chapter=Profile: Sonic |date=August 2013 |isbn=978-1908152077 |quote=Sonic runs faster that the speed of light and according the Guinness Book of Records, he is officially the fastest video game character of all time! }}</ref> However, [[E-123 Omega]] himself calculated that Sonic's speed could potentially exceed light speed and Sonic has boasted that light speed is "small time" to him.<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "'''Sonic''': Too Easy! / '''Omega''': Data 130% higher than previous entry. Suspected error... / '''Tails''': Nice run, Sonic! / '''Omega''': Impossible... At this rate, light speed will be exceeded. / '''Sonic''': Light speed? That's small time. There's no challenge! / '''Omega''': Does not compute..."</ref>
+It is unknown what Sonic's unaided top speed is. During the Emerl [[Sonic Battle|incident]], it was stated he can move several times the speed of sound and when facing Emerl at his maximum potential, he went at least ten rounds with him in less than thirty seconds. He is also able to run in circles around an enemy at such speeds that he can stun it.<ref name="CDCredits">[[Sonic Team]] (November 19, 1993). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''. [[Sega CD]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Credits sequence.</ref> Some sources claim that Sonic's maximum speed is Mach 1.2.<ref name="AdventureTokyoInternational" /> It has also often been stated that Sonic can move at supersonic speeds<ref name="JamGuide" /><ref name="SUM" /><ref group="note">Due to a mistranslation, the English version of the instruction booklet for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' calls Sonic "the world's fastest, hypersonic hedgehog" when the Japanese instruction booklet for the same game states that Sonic can reach supersonic speeds.</ref> (which ranges from 915-3,840&nbsp;mph). There are as well records stating that Sonic can instantaneously reach the [[Wikipedia:Speed of light|speed of light]] (about 671,000,000 mph);<ref name="AdventureGuide">{{Cite book |title=ソニックアドベンチャー オペレーションガイド|publisher=SoftBank |date=January 1999 |chapter=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ |page=24 |isbn=978-4757203006 |language=Japanese }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=[[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]] |publisher=UDON Entertainment |last1=Audureau |first1=William  |last2=Petronille |first2=Marc |date=January 1, 2013 |isbn=978-1926778563 |quote=During the day, he was his usual self, able to run anywhere at the speed of light; but at night, he became a slow and savage 'werehog', prone to giving his enemies violent smackdowns. }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014]] |publisher=Pedigree Books |page=8 |chapter=Profile: Sonic |date=September 17, 2013 |isbn=978-1908152077 |quote=Sonic runs faster that the speed of light and according the Guinness Book of Records, he is officially the fastest video game character of all time! }}</ref> [[E-123 Omega]] himself calculated that Sonic's speed could potentially exceed light speed and the hedgehog has boasted that light speed is "small time" to him.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Asteroid Coaster]]. "'''Sonic''': Too Easy! / '''[[E-123 Omega|Omega]]''': Data 130% higher than previous entry. Suspected error... / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Nice run, Sonic! / '''[[E-123 Omega|Omega]]''': Impossible... At this rate, light speed will be exceeded. / '''Sonic''': Light speed? That's small time. There's no challenge! / '''[[E-123 Omega|Omega]]''': Does not compute..."</ref> Additionally, during the [[Little Planet]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog CD|incident]], Sonic was able to enter the [[Time Warp]], which required him to run at speeds exceeding the speed of light.<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Sega CD|Mega-CD]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 16.</ref>
-[[File:Sonic dodging Egg Fighter.jpg|thumb|200px|Sonic easily avoiding an Egg Fighter at high speed.]]
+[[File:Sonic dodging Egg Fighter.jpg|thumb|225px|Sonic easily avoiding an [[Egg Fighter]] at high speed, from ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''.]]
-Sonic has demonstrated complete mastery of his speed in any environment and can use it for both high-speed offense and defense.<ref>''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' (PlayStation Portable) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.</ref> Not only can he run at maximum tilt in straight lines, but also in full tight circles and through sharp turns with full control over his momentum. As far as stamina goes, Sonic's is seemingly limitless as he is never winded from running. His speed also allows him to perform several impressive feats: he can [[Sonic Heal|heal]] himself by vibrating his body, launch [[Sonic Wave|shockwaves]] by spinning rapidly, [[Sonic Ballet|leap]] in midair, launch [[Somersault Kick|stunning waves]] with fast kicks, increase the force of his blows by striking with increased momentum,<ref>Sonic's Side Smash, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''</ref> and create [[Insta-Shield|barriers of super speed]]. He can also [[Blue Tornado|spin in circles]] or [[Tornado (Custom Action)|rotate his extremities]] at super speed to create winds strong enough to attack or blow away opponents, similar to aerokinesis.
+Sonic has demonstrated complete mastery of his speed in any environment and can use it for both high-speed offense and defense.<ref>''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' ([[PlayStation Portable]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.</ref> Not only can he run at maximum tilt in straight lines, but also in full tight circles and through sharp turns with full control over his momentum. As far as stamina goes, Sonic's is seemingly limitless as he is never winded from running. His speed also allows him to perform several impressive feats; he can [[Sonic Heal|heal at rapid speeds]], launch [[Sonic Wave|shockwaves]] by spinning rapidly, [[Sonic Ballet|leap]] in midair, launch [[Somersault|stunning waves]] with fast kicks, increase the force of his blows by striking with increased momentum, and create [[Insta-Shield|barriers of super speed]]. He can also [[Blue Tornado|spin in circles]] or [[Tornado (Custom Action)|rotate his extremities]] at super speed to create winds strong enough to attack or blow away opponents, similar to aerokinesis.
-[[File:SonicGenerations 2015-08-02 14-13-39-571.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Sonic easily dodging a flying [[car]].]]
+[[File:SonicGenerations 2015-08-02 14-13-39-571.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Sonic easily dodging a flying [[car]], from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-Sonic possesses astounding kineticism, precision and has reaction time to match his speed. He has profound [[Parkour|acrobatic skills and agility]], along with enhanced reflexes that lets him avoid any incoming obstacles with precise and delicate movements. As seen in his first meeting with [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]], Sonic can even detect attacks beyond his field of vision due to his sharp reflexes. When launched into the air, he can also pull off several [[Trick Action|tricks]] before landing. He also has incredible jumping skills, capable of jumping up to several hundred meters even with extra weight.
+Sonic possesses astounding kineticism and precision, and has the reaction time to match his speed. He has profound [[Parkour|acrobatic skills and agility]], along with incredible reflexes that lets him avoid any incoming obstacles with precise and delicate movements. As seen in his first meeting with [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]], Sonic can even detect attacks beyond his field of vision due to his sharp reflexes.<ref name="SonicAndSilverMeet">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 14, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Silver appears (Sonic Episode).</ref> When launched into the air, he can also pull off several [[Trick Action|tricks]] before landing. He also has incredible jumping skills,<ref name="RUSManual" /> capable of jumping up to several hundred meters, even with extra weight.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 14, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: The Chaos Emeralds entrusted (Sonic Episode).</ref>
-Sonic possesses enhanced strength, though he has been noted to lack overall raw power by comparison.<ref name="SCO">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=495zxXlFFG0 |title=Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS) - Video Insider, Episode 6: Sonic & Knuckles |work=Youtube |publisher=planetnintendoit |date=17 September 2008 |accessdate=8 August 2015 |quote=Sonic may not be the strongest, but he is the fastest. Sonic's speed and combat techniques allow him to attack more times in a round that most other characters, which makes up for his lack of strength. }}</ref> He can push and lift things several times bigger and heavier than himself, run with extra weight slowing down and his attacks can smash through metal and rock, and damage [[Dark Gaia|foes]] countless times his size. However, it is debatable whether the latter's power comes from his speed, strength, or a combination of both. Sonic's strength particularly lies in his legs; with a single kick, he can topple the [[Egg Golem (Sonic Adventure 2)|Egg Golem]], knock back several [[Egg Gunner]]s at once and send [[Badnik]]s [[Flying Kick|flying]]. This does not mean that Sonic's arms are not strong either; he has enough strength to tear robots apart by hands and punch through a collapsed wall.<ref>Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega Mega-CD. Sega. Area/Level: Credits.</ref><ref>Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Nintendo Wii. Cutscene: World Destruction.</ref>
+Sonic possesses notable strength. He can push and lift things bigger and heavier than himself, run without extra weight slowing him down, smash through metal and rock, and damage [[Dark Gaia|foes]] countless times his size. However, it is debatable whether the latter's power comes from his speed, strength, or a combination of both. Sonic's strength particularly lies in his legs; with a single kick, he can topple the [[Egg Golem (Sonic Adventure 2)|Egg Golem]]<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (June 23, 2001). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Egg Golem (Sonic Adventure 2)|Egg Golem]] (Dark story).</ref> and send [[Badnik]]s [[Flying Kick|flying]]. This does not mean that Sonic's arms are not strong either; he has enough strength to tear robots apart by hand<ref name="CDCredits" /> and punch through a collapsed wall.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: World Destruction.</ref>
-Sonic has several times demonstrated extreme resilience to damage. He can survive getting caught in the crossfire from all angles by Eggman's robots (which only knocked him out cold briefly), withstand the force of a massive explosion and a [[Hyper-go-on]]-based black hole unscathed, being pummeled with swords, and smash through several robots with his fist without discomfort, and take a ruthless pummeling from the [[Time Eater]].<ref name="FinalBattle">Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script (Console/PC)#The Final Battle|The Final Battle!]].</ref> Additionally, Sonic has [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|more]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|than]] [[Sonic Adventure|once]] survived impacts from falls at extreme heights, bordering at the edge of space, only to shake it off when landing, and has even withstood [[Wikipedia:Atmospheric entry|atmospheric entry]].
+Sonic has frequently demonstrated extreme resilience to damage. He can survive getting caught in the crossfire from all angles by Eggman's robots (which only knocked him out cold briefly), withstand the force of a massive explosion and a [[Hyper-go-on]]-based void unscathed, being pummeled with swords, resist a powerful punch from [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] from his foot, smash through several robots with his fist without discomfort, and take a ruthless pummeling from the [[Time Eater]].<ref name="FinalBattle">[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#The Final Battle|The Final Battle!]].</ref> Additionally, Sonic has [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|more]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|than]] [[Sonic Adventure|once]] survived impacts from falls at extreme heights, bordering at the edge of space, only to shake it off when landing, and has even withstood [[Wikipedia:Atmospheric entry|atmospheric entry]].
-{{Quote left|Even at night, when I'm like this. I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. You must have been protecting me this whole time. [[File:Quotation2.png|20px]]<br>[[File:Quotation1.png|20px]] I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself!  [[File:Quotation2.png|20px]]<br>[[File:Quotation1.png|20px]] I'm the reason? [[File:Quotation2.png|20px]]<br>[[File:Quotation1.png|20px]] Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart.|[[Sonic the Werehog]] and [[Chip]], ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''}}
+{{Quote left|Even at night, when I'm like this, I'm still myself. Not like all the other people we've seen. [[Chip|You]] must have been protecting me this whole time.<br>I haven't done anything, Sonic. You're the reason you haven't changed at all. You're too strong to lose yourself!<br>I'm the reason?<br>Yeah! You never doubt yourself, no matter what. You never give in to the night, or to the darkness inside your heart.|[[Sonic the Werehog]] and [[Chip]], ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''}}
-Sonic possesses an unbreakable and incorruptible spirit; in situations where most others would give up and where he is severely outnumbered and outgunned, Sonic never loses faith in himself and never surrenders. This trait enables him to keep on fighting when utterly exhausted or after taking an abnormal amount of damage. His will even lets him withstand mind-controlling powers, like the corruptive influence of [[Dark Gaia]] and the [[Overmind]]'s psychic powers, though he did have [[Great Emeralds|some protection]] in the latter case. Even when possessed by the [[Ifrit]], Sonic was arguably able to occasionally regain control.
+Sonic possesses an unbreakable and incorruptible spirit; in situations where most others would give up and where he is severely outnumbered and outgunned, Sonic never loses faith in himself and never surrenders. This trait enables him to keep on fighting when utterly exhausted or after taking an abnormal amount of damage.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Queen of the Underworld.</ref> His will even lets him withstand mind-controlling powers, like the corruptive influence of [[Dark Gaia]]. Even when possessed by the [[Ifrit]], Sonic was arguably able to occasionally regain control.
-Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to harness [[chaos energy]] for his own use; with a [[Chaos Emerald]], Sonic can perform [[Chaos Powers]], such as [[Chaos Control]], and occasionally gain a boost in power too.
+Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to harness [[Chaos Emerald energy]] for his own use; with a [[Chaos Emerald]], Sonic can perform the [[chaos powers|chaos power]] [[Chaos Control]], and occasionally gain a boost in power.
-[[File:Sonic 23.png|thumb|Sonic performing the [[Spin Attack]].]]
+[[File:Sonic 23.png|thumb|225px|Sonic performing the [[Spin Attack]], from ''[[Sonic Labyrinth]]''.]]
-Sonic's core offensive maneuver is the [[Spin Attack]], a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Sonic can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed and hit with enough force to pierce colossal boulders.<ref>Sonic Team (November 19, 1993). Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sega Mega-CD. Sega. Area/Level: Opening sequence.</ref> Highly adept in its usage, Sonic can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both ground- and aerial maneuvers, including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], [[Homing Attack]] and the super-charged [[Focused Homing Attack]].
+Sonic's core offensive maneuver is the [[Spin Attack]], a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Sonic can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed and hit with enough force to pierce colossal boulders.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 19, 1993). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''. [[Sega CD]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence.</ref> Highly adept in its usage, Sonic can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both grounded and aerial maneuvers, including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], [[Homing Attack]], the super-charged [[Focused Homing Attack]], and the [[Light Speed Attack]], which attacks at the speed of light.
+[[File:Sonic pose 62.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic delivering a powerful kick, from ''[[Sonic Battle]]''.]]
-Even without his Spin Attack, Sonic is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. He mostly relies on his fast footwork since the majority of his power lies in his legs, though he has been known to use his fists and arms as well, albeit in a rather straightforward manner. His fighting style is mostly derived from [[Wikipedia:B-boying|breakdancing]] moves<ref>''[[Sonic Battle]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) European instruction booklet, p. 3.</ref><ref>Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (27 February 2004). Sonic Battle. Gameboy Advance. Sega. "'''Sonic Flare''': Sonic's heavy attack.  He performs a Downward Kick using break dance moves, which knocks opponents away."</ref> which utilize Sonic's legs to their fullest, allowing him wide-ranged and swift kicks. He has also been known to use flying forward kicks, split kicks, and scissor kicks.<ref>[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U'']]</ref> What Sonic lacks in strength for combat, he makes up for it in speed which he use to deliver lightning fast strikes in a short time.<ref name="SCO" /> Sonic is also [[Sonic and the Black Knight|shown]] to excel in swordsmanship. Even as a rookie swordsman, Sonic could beat a [[Mist Dragon|dragon]] and after receiving formal training, he could best master swordsmen like the [[Knights of the Round Table]]. In addition to using advanced techniques, Sonic can apply his speed to his swordplay for quick and swift slashes, and become a buzzsaw by spinning with his sword, enabling him to slice clean through enemies. He has also learned the martial art of Linshao Kung Fu from [[Shuifon]], though he is yet to be seen using it.
+Even without his Spin Attack, Sonic is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. He mostly relies on his fast footwork since the majority of his power lies in his legs, though he has been known to use his fists and arms from time to time, albeit in a rather straightforward manner. His fighting style is mostly derived from [[Wikipedia:Breakdance|breakdancing]] moves<ref>''[[Sonic Battle]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 3.</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Sonic Flare]]''': Sonic's heavy attack. He performs a Downward Kick using breakdance moves, which knocks opponents away."</ref> which utilize Sonic's legs to their fullest, allowing him to deliver swift, wide-ranged kicks. He has also been known to use flying forward kicks, split kicks, and scissor kicks.<ref>[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U'']]</ref> Sonic was also shown during the [[scabbard of Excalibur]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|incident]] to excel in swordsmanship. Even as a rookie swordsman, Sonic could beat a [[Mist Dragon|dragon]] and after receiving formal training, he could best master swordsmen like the [[Knights of the Round Table]]. In addition to using advanced techniques, Sonic can apply his speed to his swordplay for quick and swift slashes, and become a buzzsaw by spinning with his sword, enabling him to slice clean through enemies. He has also learned the martial art of Linshao Kung Fu from [[Shuifon]], though he is yet to be seen using it.
+[[File:TSRO7.jpg|thumb|225px|Sonic driving the [[Speed Star]] sideways at great speeds, from "[[Dangerous Distractions]]".]]
-Sonic has proven himself as a world-class [[Extreme Gear]] rider. He is said to move faster than he can run on an Extreme Gear<ref name="SRZGprofile">''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' ([[Wii]]) European instruction booklet, p. 4.</ref> and can go head-to-head with legendary Wind Masters like [[Jet the Hawk]]. Sonic seemingly has a knack for Extreme Gear riding, quickly grasping the controls on his first try and later developing advanced techniques despite being self-taught. After the [[Sonic Free Riders|second World Grand Prix]], Sonic can be considered the best Extreme Gear rider in the world, having beat [[Metal Sonic]] in a race, who at that point was an "unbeatable" rider with the skills of the world's finest Extreme Gear riders at his disposal.
+Sonic has extraordinary skill in operating vehicles. He has excellent skills when it comes to piloting planes like the [[Tornado]], and water bike surfing on vessels like the [[Wave Cyclone]]. He is also experienced in a variation of sports such as boarding and surfing, and other recreational activities like [[grinding]]. As shown during [[Dodon Pa]]'s [[Team Sonic Racing|Grand Prix]], Sonic is also an expert at driving sport cars like the [[Speed Star]]. He has even demonstrated that he is capable of driving his car sideways and backwards just as well as he can forwards, and can keep up with other expert drivers like Shadow while driving from these directions.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=[[Dangerous Distractions]] |series=[[Team Sonic Racing Overdrive]] |season=1 |number=1 |network=[[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] |date=March 16, 2019}}</ref>
+Sonic has proven himself as a world-class [[Extreme Gear]] rider. He is said to move faster than he can run on an Extreme Gear<ref name="SRZGprofile">''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' ([[Wii]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 4.</ref> and can go head-to-head with legendary Wind Masters like [[Jet the Hawk]]. Sonic seemingly has a knack for Extreme Gear riding, quickly grasping the controls on his first try and later developing advanced techniques despite being self-taught. After the [[Sonic Free Riders|second]] [[World Grand Prix]], Sonic can be considered the best Extreme Gear rider in the world, having beaten [[Metal Sonic]] in a race, who at that point was an "unbeatable" rider with the skills of the world's finest Extreme Gear riders at his disposal.
-Sonic have extraordinary skill in operating vehicles. He has excellent skills when it comes to piloting planes like the [[Tornado]], driving and racing at high speeds in cars like the [[Speed Star]], and water bike surfing on vessels like the [[Wave Cyclone]]. He is also experienced in a variation of sports such as boarding and surfing (he is skilled enough to keep from bailing) and other recreational activities like [[grinding]]. Sonic also appears to be an excellent gunner, capable of using the Tornado and [[Tornado-1]]'s on-board weaponry with immense accuracy.
-[[File:SonicGenerations_2016-09-26_20-07-08-753.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic accelerating a cart's speed.]]
+[[File:SonicGenerations_2016-09-26_20-07-08-753.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic accelerating a [[cart]]'s speed, from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-It appears that Sonic can control the strength and durability of his otherwise soft quills at will.<ref>Sonic's Up Throw, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''</ref> While he is in spinball form, they appear to be extremely hard like buzzsaw blades; as demonstrated during the [[Sonic Heroes|Neo Metal Sonic incident]], his quills (and body) are durable enough to slice through battleships without even moving at the speed of sound. In addition, Sonic's quills can sense nearby dangers, which they warn him about by creating a tingling sensation.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (20 February 2007). [[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Level: [[Dinosaur Jungle]]. "'''Sonic''': Uhh. My quills are starting to tingle..."</ref> Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to transfer his speed throughout various parts of his body, allowing him to immediately set off from stationary positions and even channel it into objects to speed up their movements and make them pierce through solid objects as he does while running.<ref>''Sonic Unleashed'' (Wii/PlayStation 2)/''Sonic Generations'' (Console/PC)</ref> He can also create an [[Time Stop|effect reminiscent of a time halt]], even though it is unknown what it is derived from.
+It appears that Sonic can control the strength and durability of his otherwise soft quills at will.<ref>Sonic's Up Throw, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''</ref> While he is spinning, they appear to be extremely hard like buzzsaw blades; as demonstrated during the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], his quills (and body) are durable enough to slice through battleships without even moving at the speed of sound. In addition, Sonic's quills can sense nearby dangers, which they warn him about by creating a tingling sensation.<ref name="TinglingQuills"/> A similar precognitive ability of his that allows him to sense nearby danger comes in the form of sneezing.<ref name="JamGuide" /> Sonic has also demonstrated the ability to transfer his speed throughout various parts of his body, allowing him to immediately set off from stationary positions and even channel it into objects to speed up their movements and make them pierce through solid objects as he does while running. He can also create an [[Time Stop|effect reminiscent of a time halt]], even though it is unknown what it is derived from.
 ===Equipment===
+[[File:SatBK Sonic02.png|thumb|225px|Sonic wielding [[Caliburn]], from ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''.]]
-Though he does not prefer to use weapons (mainly dissing firearms<ref>Sonic Team (November 15, 2005). ''Shadow the Hedgehog''. GameCube. Sega. Area: Westopolis. "'''Sonic the Hedgehog''': To swap your weapon for another weapon that's on the ground, just press the X Button! Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead using those things!"</ref>), Sonic has wielded a number of tools during his adventures, albeit never permanently. During the [[Sonic Adventure 2|Space Colony Ark incident]], Sonic used [[Hi-Speed Shoes]], which were specifically made for [[grinding]].<ref name="SC">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=13 June 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Darrell C''': Why did you change your shoes in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle? / '''Sonic''': Those were special shoes that were specifically made for grinding. It was something that I've always wanted to try and it sure came in handy! Look forward for some more intense and extreme grinding in my next adventure, Sonic Heroes.}}</ref> Also, during the [[Sonic Battle|Emerl incident]], he utilized [[Sonic Cracker|deployable]] [[S. Air Cracker|landmines]] in battle, and [[Sonic Advance 3|one time]], he would wield his own version of the [[Piko Piko Hammer]]. On his trip through the [[world of the Arabian Nights]], he also wore [[Shahra's Ring]], allowing him to harness [[Shahra]]'s magic for himself. Similarly, in the [[world of Camelot]], Sonic would wield swords; he initially wielded [[Clarent]], but later exchanged it for [[Caliburn]], a sentient [[sacred sword]] with magical properties.
+Though he does not prefer to use weapons, mainly dissing firearms,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Westopolis]]. "'''Sonic''': To swap your weapon for another weapon that's on the ground, just press the X Button! Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead using those things!"</ref> Sonic has wielded a number of tools during his adventures, albeit never permanently. During the [[Space Colony ARK]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|incident]], Sonic used [[Grind Shoes]], which were specifically made for [[grinding]].<ref name="SC2">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=June 13, 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Darrell C''': Why did you change your shoes in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle? / '''Sonic''': Those were special shoes that were specifically made for grinding. It was something that I've always wanted to try and it sure came in handy! Look forward for some more intense and extreme grinding in my next adventure, Sonic Heroes.}}</ref> Also, during the [[Emerl]] [[Sonic Battle|incident]], he utilized [[Sonic Cracker|deployable]] [[S. Air Cracker|landmines]] in battle, and [[Sonic Advance 3|one time]], he would wield his own version of the [[Piko Piko Hammer]]. During the [[World Ring]] [[Sonic and the Secret Rings|incident]], he also wore [[Shahra's Ring]], allowing him to harness [[Shahra]]'s magic for himself. Similarly, during the [[scabbard of Excalibur]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|incident]], Sonic would wield swords; he initially wielded [[Clarent]], but later exchanged it for Caliburn, a sapient [[sacred sword]] with magical properties.
 ===Transformations===
 ====Super Sonic====
 {{main|Super Sonic}}
-[[File:Super sonic final.png|thumb|left|150px|Super Sonic]]
+[[File:SFSBSuperSonic.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic transformed into Super Sonic, from ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]''.]]
-By using all seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, Sonic can enter a [[Super transformation|Super State]], transforming him into '''Super Sonic'''. Easily his most frequent transformation, Super Sonic is one of Sonic's strongest forms. In this state, all of Sonic's abilities far surpass his normal ones. He is also able to fly and is nearly invulnerable.<ref name="Super Sonic Channel">{{cite web |author=Sonic Team |publisher = Sega of America |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/chara/supersonic/index.html |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080701142150/http://sonic.sega.jp/chara/supersonic/index.html |archivedate=2008-07-01 |title=Super Sonic's official character profile from Sonic Team |accessdate=25 June 2008 |language=Japanese}}</ref> However, this transformation consumes a lot of energy, meaning it cannot be maintained for long.
+By harnessing the power of the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, Sonic can enter a [[Super transformation|Super State]], transforming him into '''Super Sonic'''. Easily his most used transformation, Super Sonic is one of Sonic's strongest forms. In this state, all of Sonic's abilities far surpass his normal ones. He is also able to fly and is nearly invulnerable.<ref name="Super Sonic Channel">{{Cite web|author=[[Sonic Team]]|publisher=[[SEGA]]|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/chara/supersonic/index.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080701142150/http://sonic.sega.jp/chara/supersonic/index.html|archivedate=July 1, 2008|title=Sonic Channel|work=Characters: Super Sonic|accessdate=June 25, 2008|language=Japanese}}</ref> However, this transformation consumes a lot of energy, meaning it cannot be maintained for long.
+=====Super Sonic 2=====
+{{main|Super Sonic 2}}
+[[File:SuperSonic2.png|thumb|right|225px|Super Sonic transformed into Super Sonic 2, from ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''.]]
+By harnessing the power of the [[Cyber corruption]] at half its potential, Super Sonic can enter a superior state, transforming him into '''Super Sonic 2'''. Being a "successor" of Super Sonic, this form retains the same traits as it, except Super Sonic 2 gains a power and speed increase.
+======Super Sonic Cyber======
+{{Main|Super Sonic Cyber}}
+[[File:SuperSonicCyberFullbody.png|thumb|left|225px|Super Sonic 2 transformed into Super Sonic Cyber, from ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''.]]
+By harnessing the power of [[Cyber corruption]] at its utmost limits, Super Sonic 2 can enter glitchy, frenzied and superior state, transforming him into '''Super Sonic Cyber'''. Being a "successor" of Super Sonic 2, this form also retains the same traits as it, as well as its predecessor, except Super Sonic Cyber gains an extreme power and speed increase from the full potential of the corruption. Although very powerful, it comes in a cost of more sufferance for him.
 ====Hyper Sonic====
 {{main|Hyper Sonic}}
-[[File:Hyper sonic.gif|thumb|right|150px|Hyper Sonic]]
+[[File:Hyper sonic.gif|thumb|225px|Sonic transformed into Hyper Sonic, from ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]''.]]
-By using the power of the seven [[Super Emerald]]s, Sonic can achieve an extended and more powerful form of [[Super Sonic]] called '''Hyper Sonic'''. This form basically shares the same traits as Super Sonic, except Hyper Sonic commands greater power and his Super State abilities are all upgraded.
+By using the power of the seven [[Super Emerald]]s, Sonic can achieve an extended and more powerful form of [[Super Sonic]] called '''Hyper Sonic'''. This form basically shares the same traits as Super Sonic, except Hyper Sonic commands greater power and all of his Super State abilities are greatly enhanced.
-====Hyper Mode====
+==== Hyper Mode ====
 {{main|Hyper Mode}}
-A weaker variant of the super transformation. Sonic is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own in ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' by drawing power from the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In Hyper Mode, Sonic's speed and attack power greatly increase.
+A weaker variant of the [[super transformation]]. Sonic is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own by drawing power from the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In Hyper Mode, Sonic's speed and attack power are greatly increased.
 ====Darkspine Sonic====
 {{main|Darkspine Sonic}}
+[[File:SFSB Darkspine Sonic.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic transformed into Darkspine Sonic, from ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''.]]
+By harnessing the [[World Ring]]s of [[Red Ring|rage]], [[Green Ring|hatred]], and [[Purple Ring|sadness]], Sonic can undergo a transformation into '''Darkspine Sonic'''. In this state, he can fly, has greater strength, unlimited usage of his [[Soul Gauge]] powers and as well elemental abilities over flames, wind and darkness. However, because of the intense emotions sealed inside the World Rings that Sonic uses to transform, he becomes slightly darker and more violent.
-[[File:Darkspine Sonic.PNG|thumb|left|170px|Darkspine Sonic]]
-By harnessing the [[World Ring]]s of rage, hatred, and sadness, Sonic can become '''Darkspine Sonic''', a form powered by his emotions over [[Shahra]]'s death. In this state, he can fly, has greater strength, unlimited usage of his [[Soul Gauge]] powers and pyrokinetic abilities. However, because of the intense emotions sealed inside the World Rings that Sonic uses to transform, he becomes slightly darker and more violent.
 ====Excalibur Sonic====
 {{main|Excalibur Sonic}}
-[[File:Excalibursonicv16.png|thumb|200px|Excalibur Sonic]]
+[[File:SFSB Excalibur Sonic.png|thumb|225px|Sonic transformed into Excalibur Sonic, from ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]''.]]
 By using the power of the four [[sacred sword]]s, Sonic is able to transform into '''Excalibur Sonic'''. This form grants Sonic a strong golden armor with a red cape, the ability to fly, greater strength and the power to wield the legendary sacred sword [[Excalibur]].
 ====Sonic the Werehog====
 {{main|Sonic the Werehog}}
-[[File:Werehog.png|thumb|left|Sonic the Werehog]]
+[[File:SFSBWerehog.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic transformed into Sonic the Werehog, from ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]''.]]
-After unwillingly absorbing the corruptive energies of [[Dark Gaia]], Sonic gained the power to turn into a werewolf-like form named '''Sonic the Werehog''' at night time. In this state, Sonic loses his trademark speed, but he still retains his lightning reflexes and agility. He also gains super strength, sharp claws, extendable arms, and limited energy control. While Sonic's strong will prevents him from going bonkers like most others would, he does gain some minor feral behavior. He permanently lost this form before his battle with Dark Gaia when the energy from Dark Gaia that granted him his Werehog form was re-absorbed by Dark Gaia to complete its full awakening into [[Perfect Dark Gaia]].
+After unwillingly absorbing the [[power of Gaia]], Sonic gained the power to turn into a werewolf-like form named '''Sonic the Werehog''' at night time. In this state, Sonic lost his trademark speed, but retained his lightning reflexes and agility. He also gained super strength, sharp claws, extendable arms, and limited energy control. While Sonic's strong will prevented him from becoming fully corrupt like most others would, he did gain some minor feral behavior. He permanently lost this form when the power of Gaia that granted him his Werehog form was re-absorbed by [[Dark Gaia]].
 ====Color Powers====
 {{Main|Color Power}}
-<gallery type="slideshow" widths="200">
+<gallery type="slideshow" widths="225">
-Lazer-Wisp.png|[[Cyan Laser]]
+Lazer-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Cyan Laser]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Drill-Wisp.png|[[Yellow Drill]]
+Drill-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Yellow Drill]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Rocket-Wisp.png|[[Orange Rocket]]
+Rocket-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Orange Rocket]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Blue Cube.png|[[Blue Cube]]
+Blue Cube.png|Sonic as the [[Blue Cube]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Spike-Wisp.png|[[Pink Spikes]]
+Spike-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Pink Spikes]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Hover-Wisp.png|[[Green Hover]]
+Hover-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Green Hover]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Fire-Wisp.png|[[Red Burst]]
+Fire-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Red Burst]], from the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|version]] of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Purple-Wisp.png|[[Purple Frenzy]]
+Purple-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Purple Frenzy]], from the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Violet-Wisp.png|[[Violet Void]]
+Violet-Wisp.png|Sonic as the [[Violet Void]], from the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|version]] of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
-Indigo Asteroid Concept Art.png|[[Indigo Asteroid]]
+Indigo Asteroid Concept Art.png|Sonic as the [[Indigo Asteroid]], from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
-Crimson Color Power Profile.png|[[Crimson Eagle]]
+Crimson Color Power Profile.png|Sonic as the [[Crimson Eagle]], from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
-Magneta Color Power Profile.png|[[Magenta Rhythm]]
+Magneta Color Power Profile.png|Sonic as the [[Magenta Rhythm]], from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
-Lightning Sonic Form.png|[[Ivory Lightning]]
+Lightning Sonic Form.png|Sonic as the [[Ivory Lightning]], from the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|version]] of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
-Iron Ball Sonic.png|[[Gray Quake]]
+Iron Ball Sonic.png|Sonic as the [[Gray Quake]], from the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|version]] of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
-Black Bomb Art.png|[[Black Bomb]]
+Black Bomb Art.png|Sonic as the [[Black Bomb]], from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
+RotWPart2-113.png|Sonic as the [[Jade Ghost]], from "[[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2]]".
 </gallery>
-By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Sonic can use specific [[Color Power]]s to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a fireball, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Sonic has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], [[Blue Cube]], [[Green Hover]], [[Pink Spikes]], [[Purple Frenzy]], [[Violet Void]], [[Orange Rocket]], [[Red Burst]], [[Indigo Asteroid]], [[Magenta Rhythm]], [[Crimson Eagle]], [[Ivory Lightning]], [[Gray Quake]] and [[Black Bomb]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.
+By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Sonic can use specific '''Color Powers''' to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a fireball, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Sonic has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], [[Blue Cube]], [[Green Hover]], [[Pink Spikes]], [[Purple Frenzy]], [[Violet Void]], [[Orange Rocket]], [[Red Burst]], [[Indigo Asteroid]], [[Magenta Rhythm]], [[Crimson Eagle]], [[Ivory Lightning]], [[Gray Quake]], [[Black Bomb]], and [[Jade Ghost]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.
 ==Weaknesses==
+While not [[Wikipedia:Aquaphobia|aquaphobic]],<ref>{{Cite book |date=September 6, 2013 |title=[[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]] |publisher=Les Editions Pix'n Love |page=225 |chapter=Characters |isbn=978-1-926778-96-9 |quote='''Trivia''' - Sonic's creators have admitted that the hedgehog a very bad swimmer, and this fact can be seen in several of his games. Sonic is not afraid of water, but he has a tendency to sink right into the bottom of any body of water he enters.}}</ref> Sonic is a very poor swimmer,<ref name="SaSASRProfile" /><ref name="JamProfile" /> and he is incapable of swimming properly.<ref name="LabyrinthZone8-bit">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref><ref name="JamGuide" /><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (December 9, 2008). ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Adabat]]. "'<nowiki/>''[[Brenda Hernandez|Brenda]]''': Is there anything you CAN'T do, Sonic? Any weaknesses? / ['''''<nowiki/>'''Answer is revealed to be 'I can't swim.'''] / '''[[Brenda Hernandez|Brenda]]''': Great! What a scoop! This matches all my other data perfectly!"</ref> Furthermore, whilst underwater, Sonic's speed will be greatly decreased.<ref name="LabyrinthZone8-bit" />
-Sonic is incapable of swimming properly and sinks like a stone in water, which may be due to aquaphobia (Sonic thinks that if he falls into water, he will be trapped with no one to get him out),<ref name="videogamer swim" /> though he does not demonstrate that fear very often. A notable exception is in ''Sonic Free Riders'', where he is able to effortlessly swim underwater in the [[Dolphin Resort]]; in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'', Sonic is the only character to wear a life-preserver. In some games, he can bypass his weakness to water by running or sliding across its surface, leap out of the water with successive jumps, and survive extended periods of time underwater with [[Air Bubble]]s.
-It has been stated that if Sonic does not sleep for eight hours during the night, it will spoil his running.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040124111152/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |title=Sonic Central |archivedate=24 January 2004 |date=February 2004 |quote='''Sega.com''': Sonic sure is busy -- how many hours of sleep does he need per night? / '''Yuji Naka''': Hmm, I suppose he sleeps the ordinary eight hours a night or so, because unless he sleeps well, lack of sleep will affect his run...}}</ref> In addition, he has trouble keeping his balance when coming to a sudden halt when running at high speed.
+It has been stated that if Sonic does not sleep for eight hours during the night, it will spoil his running.<ref>{{cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040124111152/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |title=Sonic Central |archivedate=January 24, 2004 |date=February 2004 |quote='''Sega.com''': Sonic sure is busy -- how many hours of sleep does he need per night? / ''[[Yuji Naka]]''': Hmm, I suppose he sleeps the ordinary eight hours a night or so, because unless he sleeps well, lack of sleep will affect his run...}}</ref> In addition, he has trouble keeping his balance when coming to a sudden halt when running at high speed.
+Because of Sonic's giant internal ego, he often banters and plays around with his enemies. This usually makes him underestimate his opponents and leave his guard down, as seen during his encounter with [[Infinite]] in [[Mystic Jungle]] during the [[War to Take Back the Planet]] and when he got trapped by Eggman onboard the [[Chaos Energy Cannon]] at the start of the [[Dark Gaia]] [[Sonic Unleashed|incident]]. Also, his impulsiveness and recklessness can often cause trouble, such as during the [[Lost Hex]] [[Sonic Lost World|incident]] where he got rid of Eggman's [[Cacophonic Conch]], which Eggman used to keep the [[Deadly Six]] in line, before listening to Tails' warnings about the conch.
-==Relationships==
-[[File:Sonic Advance 3 Ending.png|thumb|150px|Sonic with some of his closest friends.]]
-During his adventures, Sonic has encountered many people and throughout it all, he has received many friends and foes alike. Sonic is well-known with his brotherly relationship with Tails, his friendly rivalry with Knuckles and his fierce arch-rivalry with Shadow. Sonic's arch-enemy is Dr. Eggman, but Sonic has come across even greater enemies throughout his adventures and escapades.
+==Relationships==
 ===Dr. Eggman===
+[[File:Sonic-Labyrinth-Story-I.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic foiling [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]]'s plans, from ''[[Sonic Labyrinth]]''.]]
-{{quote left|No, seriously, we beat this guy every time. It's like it's our job or something!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Generations]]''}}
+{{Quote left|You've turned into a big-time villain, doctor!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''|file=QuotSonic&Eggman.ogg}}
-[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] is Sonic's eternal arch-enemy and nemesis, whom he has known longer than anyone else. Along with Tails, Eggman is one of the figures who has often shaped Sonic's destiny.<ref name="Sonic06Guide">{{Cite book |first=Fletcher |last=Black |title=Sonic the Hedgehog: Official Game Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=5 |chapter=Cast |date=14 November 2006 |isbn=978-0761555100}}</ref> Because of Sonic's hatred of anything unjust, he holds a great mutual loathing for the doctor and his evil plans to take over the world and has spent years rescuing the victims of Eggman's conniving schemes.<ref name="SCDS">''[[Sonic Colors]]'' (Nintendo DS) United Kingdom instruction booklet, p. 3-4</ref> Whenever Eggman hatches a plan to conquer the world, Sonic always shows up and thwarts him. Because they always fight each other to win, Eggman has become a longtime rival of Sonic's as well as an enemy.<ref>''Sonic Generations'' (PlayStation 3) instruction manual, pg. 6</ref> Also, whenever Sonic's anger explodes over injustice, he always makes Eggman the receiving end of this aggression.<ref name="SH" />
+[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] is Sonic's eternal nemesis and arch-enemy,<ref name="SonicXEggman">{{Cite web |title=スーパーソニック ＆ Dr.エッグマン キャラクター紹介 |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211210_002755/ |work=かべがみカバーストーリー |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=December 10, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210123231/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211210_002755/ |archivedate=December 10, 2021}}</ref> whose plans he has foiled for years as of now<ref name="ColorsGuide">{{Cite book |first1=Rick |last1=Barba |url=https://archive.org/details/sonic-colors-bradygames-strategy-guide |title=[[Sonic Colors Bradygames Official Guide]] |publisher=[[BradyGames]] |chapter=The Basics |page=2-3 |isbn=948-0-7440-1258-3}}</ref> ever since either before<ref name="StHJ" /> or during<ref name="BKL8/29">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XZyS6TQIQQ&t=2853s |title=BumbleKast for August 29th, 2022 - Q&A Livestream with Ian Flynn |work=Youtube |date=August 29, 2022 |accessdate=August 29, 2022}}</ref> the [[South Island]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|incident]]. If their relationship can be described with a single word, it is hostile,<ref name="BattleGuide">{{Cite book |title=ソニックバトル最強攻略ガイド |publisher=[[Shogakukan]] |date=January 10, 2004 |chapter=システム編 |page=22 |isbn=978-4091061409 |language=Japanese}}</ref> but explaining it properly is surprisingly difficult.<ref name="SonicXEggman" />
+From Sonic's point of view, Eggman is first and foremost what can be defined as a "handful".<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> 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,<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> Sonic holds a great mutual loathing for the doctor and his ambitions and has spent years rescuing the victims of his conniving schemes.<ref name="SCDS">''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colours]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pgs. 3-4.</ref> 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;<ref>''[[Sonic Generations]]'' ([[Xbox 360]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 5.</ref> 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.<ref name="ColorsGuide" /> Also, whenever Sonic's anger explodes over injustice, he always makes his nemesis the receiving end of this aggression;<ref name="SH" /> notably, at the start of the [[West Side Island]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|incident]], Sonic would curse at the doctor in fury after realizing that he was destroying West Side Island's forests to get the [[Chaos Emerald]]s.<ref name="Sonic2JPManual">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.</ref>
-[[File:Sonic beating Eggman... again.png|thumb|200px|Sonic remaining casual even after defeating Eggman in his robot]]
-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.<ref name="Interview 6" /><ref name="StHJ">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 7-10.</ref> Whenever dealing with Eggman, Sonic remains fully confident that he can spoil his plans and never really takes them seriously. In fact, Sonic finds entertainment in spoiling Eggman's plans, seeing as a way of making his life an adventure, and is so used to beating him that he considers it an everyday job.<ref name="Interview 6" /><ref>Sonic Team, Devil's Details (November 4, 2011) ''Sonic Generations''. PC. Sega. Level/Area: Egg Dragoon. "'''Sonic''': No, seriously, we beat this guy every time. It's like it's our job or something!"</ref>
-[[File:Eggman and Sonic M&S.PNG|left|thumb|200px|Sonic breaking [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]'s victory laugh in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.]]
+[[File:Sonic beating Eggman... again.png|thumb|225px|Sonic remaining casual even after defeating [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] and the [[Egg Dragoon]], from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|Ha, I may not know what [[Doctor Eggman|your]] plan is, but it's never going to work.|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Rush]]''}}
-Usually, Sonic is rather frank or taunting towards Eggman and will almost always seize the opportunity to tease him with jokes and sarcasm. Sometimes, Sonic even finds Eggman more bothersome and annoying than threatening: when he discovered Eggman was behind the [[Time Eater]] in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Sonic just facepalmed and shrugged disapproving. Nevertheless, he remains vigilant about Eggman and his actions, like when he alone refused to believe that Eggman had turned over a new leaf in ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. In the cases Sonic does deem Eggman a legitimate threat though, he becomes very serious about the doctor and targets him with fierce anger.
+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.<ref name="Interview 6" /><ref name="StHJ">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 7-10.</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> Whenever dealing with his nemesis, the hedgehog remains fully confident that he can spoil his plans and never really takes them seriously.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Leaf Storm]] (Sonic). "'''[[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]''': Sonic, you little pest! Soon, ultimate power will be within my grasp. And I shall be invincible! / '''Sonic''': Ha, I may not know what your plan is, but it's never going to work."</ref> In fact, Sonic finds entertainment in spoiling the doctor's plans, seeing as a way of making his life an adventure;<ref name="Interview 6" /> to him, Eggman is "the one who brings adventure."<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> he is likewise so used to beating his nemesis that he considers it an everyday job.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 1, 2011) ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Eggman Abducted. "'''Sonic''': No, seriously, we beat this guy every time. It's like it's our job or something!"</ref><ref name="RotWPart2">{{Cite episode |title=[[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2]] |series=[[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps]] |season=1 |number=2 |first=Tyson |last=Hesse |author2=GGDG |network=[[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] |date=August 26, 2021}}</ref>
+[[File:Eggman and Sonic M&S.PNG|left|thumb|225px|Sonic breaking [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]'s victory laugh, from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''.]]
-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, Sonic remains reluctant about it, feeling that teaming up with Eggman is like the end of the world and a dirty affair,<ref>Sonic Team (October 18, 2013). ''Sonic Lost World''. Wii U. Sega. Level/Area: Tropical Coast. "'''Sonic''': Pfft, yeah well, teaming up with you feels like the end of the world, Eggman. I'm gonna want to take a long shower by the time we're done."</ref> and will in some cases suspect the doctor has an ulterior motive (which is often proven true). Because of Dr. Eggman's complicated tendency to instantly switch between morals, Sonic has a hard time figuring him out.
+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<ref name="AdventureTokyoInternational" /> and boldly calling him a "giant talking egg" and a "big loser".<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (December 23, 1998). ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Mystic Ruins (Sonic Adventure)|Mystic Ruins]] Station Area. "'''[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]]''': Ha ha ha ha! If it isn't Sonic! / '''Sonic''': Look! It's a giant talking egg! / '''Dr. Robotnik''': Silence! [...] I want all the Chaos Emeralds. Better not interfere! Or else! / '''Sonic''': Or else what, ya big loser? / '''Dr. Robotnik''': Or else I'll take them from you by force... the hard way!"</ref> 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 [[Sonic Generations|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]] [[Sonic Colors|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.<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXEggman" />
+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,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (October 18, 2013). ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Tropical Coast]]. "'''Sonic''': Pfft, yeah well, teaming up with you feels like the end of the world, Eggman. I'm gonna want to take a long shower by the time we're done."</ref> 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 know to make fun of Dr. Eggman by using his alias instead of his real name<ref name="SA2Prima">{{cite book |author=Prima Development |title=Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=3 |chapter=Dr. Robotnik, a.k.a. Eggman |date=20 June 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147}}</ref> (which was possibly given by Sonic), he actually uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of him.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040124111152/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |title=Yuki Naka on Sonic's Past, Present, and Future part 2 |archivedate=24 January 2004 |date=February 2004 |quote='''Sega.com''': Did Sonic have a hand in changing Dr. Robotnik's name to Dr. Eggman for the United States games? If so, was he trying to make fun of his nemesis? / '''Yuji Naka''': To tell the truth, his name has not changed. Robotnik is his real name and Eggman is a common name taken after his shape. Possibly, it may have been Sonic, who uttered this alias for the first time! I feel, though, Sonic uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of the doctor. }}</ref>
+While Sonic has been known to make fun of Eggman by using his alias instead of his real name,<ref name="SA2Prima">{{cite book |author=[[Prima Games|Prima Development]] |title=[[Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |publisher=[[Prima Games]] |page=3 |chapter=Dr. Robotnik, a.k.a. Eggman |date=June 20, 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147}}</ref> which was given by the hedgehog himself, he actually uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of him.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040124111152/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview |title=Yuki Naka on Sonic's Past, Present, and Future part 2 |archivedate=January 24, 2004 |date=February 2004 |quote='''Sega.com''': Did Sonic have a hand in changing Dr. Robotnik's name to Dr. Eggman for the United States games? If so, was he trying to make fun of his nemesis? / '''[[Yuji Naka]]''': To tell the truth, his name has not changed. Robotnik is his real name and Eggman is a common name taken after his shape. Possibly, it may have been Sonic, who uttered this alias for the first time! I feel, though, Sonic uses this name affectionately rather than trying to make fun of the doctor.}}</ref>
-In spite of Eggman's horrible deeds, Sonic is content with just stopping him and is never out to put him out of commission for good on purpose. Because of Eggman's tendency to survive their encounters and refusal to give up however, the doctor always returns with a new scheme, prompting Sonic to stop him again. As such, Sonic remains forever locked in a conflict with Eggman where it is nearly impossible for both individuals to defeat the other once and for all, making their battle a never ending one.
+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. 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.<ref name="SonicXEggman" />
 ===Miles "Tails" Prower===
-{{quote left|I've changed a lot since I've started hanging out with Sonic, but I can't depend on him forever.|Miles "Tails" Prower, ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.}}
+[[File:Jam credits puppy.png|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], from ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|Uh, dude! [[Miles "Tails" Prower|You]] can [[Propeller Flying|fly]] anytime you want! And you're also like a super-genius! You're basically the coolest guy I know!|Sonic the Hedgehog, "[[TailsTube No. 1 (feat. Sonic)|TailsTube #1 (feat. Sonic)]]"}}
-[[File:SonicTailsBros.png|thumb|left|Sonic and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] are best friends.]]
-[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] is Sonic's best friend and sidekick, as well as his most faithful and loyal friend.<ref>Tails the Fox, Codex, ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]''</ref> Besides Eggman, Tails is one of the figures in Sonic's life who has often shaped his destiny.<ref name="Sonic06Guide" /> 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 [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] then attacked West Side Island, Sonic joined Tails when the fox followed him into the conflict.<ref name="JStH2">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-8.</ref> 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<ref name="SegaUSTails">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=26 October 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=5 March 2005 |title=Miles "Tails" Prower |quote=Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the "Tornado," a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger. }}</ref> as his sidekick and took upon himself to train him. In time, the fox would become his protégé.<ref name="vaultT">Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Nintendo Wii. Gallery. Vault 5. [Blacksmith] "His real name is Miles Prower. His nickname is Tails. As Sonic's protégé, he loves to tink with gadgets. He is only 8 years old."</ref> Additionally, Sonic would stop bullies from teasing Tails for his twin-tails, which only improved Tails' admiration of him.<ref name="Interview 3">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=13 June 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''JamMai6:''' Have you ever wished you had a brother? I don't mean Shadow. / '''Sonic''': Well I actually have a little "adopted" brother in Tails. He and I go way back! Ever since I stopped the bullies from teasing him about having two tails, he's been like my shadow, following me on every adventure. He's a really cool inventor and has mad mechanical skills to boot! }}</ref>
+[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] is Sonic's best friend and sidekick, as well as his most faithful and loyal friend. Sonic [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|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 [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] then attacked West Side Island, Sonic joined Tails when the fox followed him into the conflict.<ref name="Sonic2JPManual" /> 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<ref name="SegaUSTails">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=October 26, 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=March 5, 2005 |title=Miles 'Tails' Prower |quote=Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger. }}</ref> as his sidekick and took upon himself to train him. In time, the fox would become his protégé.<ref name="vaultT">[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. Area/Leve: Gallery, Vault 5. "'''Blacksmith''': His real name is Miles Prower. His nickname is Tails. As Sonic's protégé, he loves to tinker with gadgets. He is only 8 years old."</ref> Additionally, Sonic would stop bullies from teasing Tails for his twin-tails, which only improved Tails' admiration of him.<ref name="Interview 3">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega]] |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=June 13, 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''JamMai6:''' Have you ever wished you had a brother? I don't mean Shadow. / '''Sonic''': Well I actually have a little 'adopted' brother in Tails. He and I go way back! Ever since I stopped the bullies from teasing him about having two tails, he's been like my shadow, following me on every adventure. He's a really cool inventor and has mad mechanical skills to boot!}}</ref>
+[[File:Sonic Colors - Cutscene 29 - Screenshot 1.png|thumb|left|225px|The brotherly relationship between Sonic and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|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]] [[Sonic Advance 3|incident]], they are noted to have an "Unbreakable Bond", and they have even been referred to as the "fastest and greatest duo".<ref name="SonicxTails" /> Also, when Tails was mind-controlled into fighting Sonic during the [[Wisp]] [[Sonic Colors|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.<ref name="SegaUSTails" /><ref name="Interview 3" /><ref name="SonicxTails">{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20201222_002400/ |title=ソニック ＆ テイルス |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |accessdate=December 23, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222140952/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20201222_002400/ |archivedate=December 22, 2020 |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="SHM KT">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 5</ref> However, he also sees Tails as a dependable sidekick and treats him as his equal partner on their adventures,<ref name="SonicxTails" /> and has even called him "the coolest guy he knows".<ref name="TailsTube1" /> 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.<ref name="SonicxTails" /> Additionally, Tails' skills as a mechanic, as well as his intellectual prowess has aided Sonic many times on his adventures.<ref name="SonicxTails" /> 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.<ref name="SonicxTails" /> 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 [[Sonic Riders|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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 10, 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Dolphin Resort]]. "'''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Just make sure you take enough time to tune up your Gear, okay, Sonic? You always leave all the tech work to me. / '''Sonic''': Heh, well of course! I know you'll do it better than anybody else!"</ref>
-[[File:Sonic Colors - Cutscene 29 - Screenshot 1.png|thumb|right|200px|The brotherly relationship between Sonic and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]].]]
-Since meeting each other, Sonic and Tails have been inseparable, their friendship having grown to the point where they have a brotherly relationship. In ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'', they are even noted to have an "Unbreakable Bond" and when Tails was once mind-controlled into fighting Sonic, Sonic never laid a finger on him in refusal to hurt his friend. Sonic himself sees Tails as a cute "adopted" kid brother and looks over him accordingly.<ref name="SegaUSTails" /><ref name="Interview 3" /><ref name="SHM KT">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 5</ref> Nevertheless, he respects and trusts Tails immensely and treats him as his equal partner in their adventures. Whenever on an adventure, Sonic always asks him to come along and will accept his help at any time. That said, however, Sonic will at times ignore Tails when he gives advice or information, often when it is most useful, though he is big enough to admit he should have listened to him.
+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]] [[Sonic Lost World|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 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. Similarly, after [[Wave the Swallow]] mocked Tails, 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.<ref>Sonic Team (10 November 2010). Sonic Free Riders. Xbox 360. Sega. Area/Level: Dolphin Resort. "'''Tails''': Just make sure you take enough time to tune up your Gear, okay, Sonic? You always leave all the tech work to me. / '''Sonic''': Heh, well of course! I know you'll do it better than anybody else!"</ref>
+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.<ref name="SonicxTails" /> The two will continue to run together through numerous adventures,<ref name="SonicxTails" /> and will remain best friends until the day they die.<ref name="TailsAdventureStylebook">{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Stylebook |chapter=MILES 'TAILS' PROWER |page=20}}</ref>
-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]], his own frustrations over having caused the mess 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.
 ===Amy Rose===
+[[File:Sonic Channel 2021 03.png|thumb|225px|Sonic with [[Amy Rose|Amy]] at [[Twinkle Park]], from [[Sonic Channel]].]]
-{{Quote left|I know little girls who are better with a [[Piko Piko Hammer|hammer]] than [[Dark Guardian|you]]! Well, one anyway!|[[Sonic the Werehog]], ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''}}
+{{Quote left|I know little girls who are better with a [[Piko Piko Hammer|hammer]] than [[Dark Guardian|you]]! Well, one anyway!|[[Sonic the Werehog]], ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''|file = QuotSonamy.ogg}}
-[[Amy Rose]] is one of Sonic's oldest and most loyal friends,<ref name="SCAmy">Amy Rose the Hedgehog, Codex, ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]''</ref> and his self-proclaimed girlfriend.<ref name="SonicAdManualAmy">Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) North American instruction manual, p. 24.</ref> Since before 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 [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]]'s captivity which made them fast friends.<ref name="SegaUSAmy">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=26 October 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=5 March 2005 |title=Amy Rose |quote=Once Sonic saved Amy from the clutches of Dr. Eggman in Sonic CD, the two became fast friends. Amy is graceful and powerful at the same time and though she often gets into trouble, she is stronger than most give her credit for. She has a big crush on Sonic and wouldn't mind if they became more than friends, but Sonic is too busy saving the world to think about having a girlfriend, let alone a wife and kids! With her Piko Piko Hammer and Tarot Cards, Amy has proven herself a valuable member of Sonic's team. }}</ref> Right from the start though, Sonic has not liked her like a girlfriend or reciprocate her advances.<ref name="SCAmy" /><ref name="SA2B Profile">{{Cite web | author= | title=Character Introduction: Hero/ characters for 2P battle| work= | url= http://www.sonicteam.com/sonic2b/en/chara2p_e.html | accessdate= November 30, 2014 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20110927004047/http://www.sonicteam.com/sonic2b/en/chara2p_e.html |archivedate = September 27, 2011}}</ref> However, this attitude has done nothing to deter Amy.
+[[Amy Rose]] is one of Sonic's oldest and most loyal friends, and his self-proclaimed girlfriend.<ref name="SonicAdManualAmy">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 24.</ref> 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 [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]]'s captivity which made them fast friends.<ref name="SegaUSAmy">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=October 26, 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=March 5, 2005 |title=Amy Rose |quote=Once Sonic saved Amy from the clutches of Dr. Eggman in Sonic CD, the two became fast friends. Amy is graceful and powerful at the same time and though she often gets into trouble, she is stronger than most give her credit for. She has a big crush on Sonic and wouldn't mind if they became more than friends, but Sonic is too busy saving the world to think about having a girlfriend, let alone a wife and kids! With her Piko Piko Hammer and Tarot Cards, Amy has proven herself a valuable member of Sonic's team.}}</ref> Right from the start though, Sonic has not liked her like a girlfriend or reciprocate her advances.<ref name="SA2B Profile">{{Cite web |title=Character Introduction: Hero/ characters for 2P battle|url=http://www.sonicteam.com/sonic2b/en/chara2p_e.html |accessdate=November 30, 2014 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110927004047/http://www.sonicteam.com/sonic2b/en/chara2p_e.html |archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> 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,<ref name="SAdvance3">''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 16.</ref> 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,<ref name="SHM A">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 10.</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (June 18, 2003). [[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Station Square (Sonic Adventure)|Station Square]]. "'''Sonic''': I give up! She's so weird!"</ref> and her cheerful spirit almost always keeps him on her feet.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Stylebook |chapter=AMY ROSE |page=26}}</ref> As such, he considers her a near constant pain in his life<ref name="Interview 5">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=June 13, 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Dudenc2''': Hey Sonic, who is a better friend, Amy Rose, Cream, Knuckles, or Tails? / '''Sonic''': They're all my friends…I like them all, but that Amy sure can be a pain…sometimes or should I say most of the time!}}</ref> as well as "a bit of a burden" who slows him down.<ref name="AmyStickerCollection">{{Cite book |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection]] |publisher=Factory Entertainment |page=7 |chapter=Amy Rose |date=2010}}</ref> 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]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|incident]] for example, Sonic rejected getting vital intel that Amy had on [[Shadow the Hedgehog|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.<ref name="SRZG">''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' ([[Wii]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 6.</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicxAmy">{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210222_002499/ |title=ソニック ＆ エミー |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |accessdate=February 14, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222084040/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210222_002499/ |archivedate=February 22, 2021 |language=Japanese}}</ref> Over the course of the series, Sonic running away from Amy has become a running gag.
-[[File:Sonic and Amy - Lovely Couple SA3.png|thumb|left|Sonic not being fond of [[Amy Rose|Amy]]'s affection.]]
-Since their first meeting, Amy has chased Sonic down wherever he goes, with Sonic seemingly unable to escape her,<ref name="SAdvance3">''Sonic Advance 3'' (Game Boy Advance) North American instruction booklet.</ref> and has tried to win his heart by any means. Sonic, however, is rather annoyed by her affection and even disturbed by her over-the-top displays, which makes him treat Amy as little more than an annoyance and deem her weird.<ref name="SHM A">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 8.</ref><ref>Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (June 2003, 2010). Sonic Adventure. GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Station Square. "'''Sonic''': I give up! She's so weird!/Ugh, that girl is such a pain!"</ref> As such, Sonic considers Amy a near constant pain in his life.<ref name="Interview 5">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=13 June 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Dudenc2''': Hey Sonic, who is a better friend, Amy Rose, Cream, Knuckles, or Tails? / '''Sonic''': They're all my friends…I like them all, but that Amy sure can be a pain…sometimes or should I say most of the time!}}</ref> 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 be locked up in a cell than marrying her (which is no small statement considering Sonic's loathing of being constrained) as seen in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. Additionally, Sonic fears Amy's anger; he will become nervous or run away when he thinks he has provoked her, and Sonic often finds himself overwhelmed by her powerful personality.<ref name="SRZG">''Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity'' (Wii) European instruction booklet, pg. 3.</ref> 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.<ref name="JPQ&ASonamy">{{Cite web |author=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 |date=July 13, 2022 |title=【特別企画】音速！一問一答 ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6uiGP-ei3M&t=8m25s |language=Japanese |work=YouTube |accessdate=December 6, 2022}}</ref><ref name="SRProfiles" /><ref name="SonicxAmy" /> It is stated that in his heart he may not dislike her as much as it seems<ref name="AmyStickerCollection" /><ref name="SHM A" /> and that deep down he might actually have some feelings for her.<ref>{{Cite book |author=[[Prima Games|Prima Development]] |title=[[Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] |publisher=[[Prima Games]] |page=3 |chapter=Amy Rose |date=June 20, 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147}}</ref> Weirdly enough, the blue hedgehog is also very shy to admit his true feelings about his friend, always trying to dodge questions about that.<ref name="JPQ&ASonamy" /> During the [[Dark Gaia]] [[Sonic Unleashed|incident]], Sonic was even stumped that Amy did not recognize him as the [[Sonic the Werehog|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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (December 9, 2008). ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Spagonia]]. "'''[[Amy Rose|Amy]]:''' I still can't believe it's you inside that... THING. But! No matter the package, you're still my Sonic, Sonic!"</ref> Additionally, during the [[Lost Hex]] [[Sonic Lost World|incident]], Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Amy and the others had died from the [[Extractor]].
-[[File:Sadxposter4.png|thumb|200px|Sonic and Amy in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]]
-Regardless of how much dismay Amy has put Sonic through, she is considered one of his closest friends.<ref name="SRProfiles" /> It is stated that in his heart he may not dislike her as much as it seems,<ref name="SH">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) North American instruction manual, p. 8.</ref> and that deep down he might actually have some feelings for her.<ref>{{Cite book |author=Prima Development |title=Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=3 |chapter=Amy Rose |date=20 June 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147}}</ref> In ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', Sonic was stumped that Amy did not recognize him as the [[Sonic the Werehog|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, learning that Sonic was inside the monster form, she claimed to him that he was still the Sonic she loves.<ref>Sonic Team (December 9, 2008). Sonic Unleashed. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Spagonia:"'''Amy Rose:''' I still can't believe it's you inside that... THING. But! No matter the package, you're still my Sonic, Sonic!"</ref> Additionally in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Amy and the others had died from the [[Extractor]].
-When Amy does show maturity, Sonic's friendship with Amy becomes much more positive. An example of this is shown just before and during [[Team Sonic Racing|Dodon Pa's Grand Prix]], where Amy very rarely obsesses over him, which in turn makes Sonic more comfortable about being around her, like when she invited him to a picnic, and he agreed.
+When Amy does show maturity, Sonic's friendship with her becomes much more positive. An example of this is shown just before and during [[Team Sonic Racing|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 as Amy 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. Also, whenever Amy is in trouble, Sonic will 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.
+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.<ref name="SonicxAmy" /> 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.<ref name="SonicxAmy" />
 ===Metal Sonic===
-[[File:Soniccd05.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sonic fighting Metal Sonic.]]
+[[File:Sonic Channel 2021 06.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic racing [[Metal Sonic]], from [[Sonic Channel]].]]
-{{Quote left|Sonic... I was created for the sole purpose of destroying you... But I can never seem to defeat you. That is why I transform my own body with my own hands.|[[Metal Overlord]], ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.}}
+{{Quote left|Anytime you want a rematch, just let me know. I'll  be waiting.|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''|file = Sonicmetalrematch.ogg}}
+[[Metal Sonic]] is Sonic's robotic alter ego, created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] for the sole purpose of destroying him.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 6, 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Metal Overlord#Battle|Metal Overlord]]. "'''[[Metal Overlord]]''': Sonic... I was created for the sole purpose of destroying you."</ref><ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" />
-[[Metal Sonic]] is Sonic's robotic alter ego, created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] for the sole purpose of destroying him. He is one of Sonic's earliest foes<ref name="SegaUSMetal">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=26 October 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=5 March 2005 |title=Metal Sonic |quote=Metal Sonic was created by the evil genius, Dr. Eggman, and is one of Sonic's earliest foes. He is modeled with extreme accuracy after our blue hero, giving him the ability to predict Sonic's moves and match his great speed. The red-eyed Badnik first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993. }}</ref> and his first true rival, being able to copy both his speed and power. Both of them share a violent rivalry/enemy relationship with each other. 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<ref>Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega Mega-CD) Japanese instruction manual.</ref> into a bitter and deadly rival. On the other hand, Sonic has never considered Metal Sonic his enemy in the true sense of the word.<ref name="Interview 6" />
+Metal Sonic is one of Sonic's earliest foes<ref name="SegaUSMetal">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=October 26, 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=March 5, 2005 |title=Metal Sonic |quote=Metal Sonic was created by the evil genius, Dr. Eggman, and is one of Sonic's earliest foes. He is modeled with extreme accuracy after our blue hero, giving him the ability to predict Sonic's moves and match his great speed. The red-eyed Badnik first appeared in Sonic CD in 1993.}}</ref> and his first true rival, being able to copy both his speed and power. Both of them share a strong rivalry with each other.<ref>''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 19.</ref> 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<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' ([[Sega CD|Mega-CD]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 7.</ref> 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".<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" /> Even so, Sonic has never considered Metal Sonic his enemy in the true sense of the word.<ref name="Interview 6" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" />
-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.<ref>Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 7, 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Level/area: Neon Palace Zone. "'''Sonic''': I got a bad feeling about this, Tails! Whenever Metal Sonic's involved, it always means trouble!"</ref> 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.<ref>Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 1, 2006). Sonic Rivals. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Level/area: Death Yard Zone. "'''Sonic''': What, that lame robot copy of yours again? You really need to get a hold of some better toys, you know. / '''Eggman''': Heh heh heh... The previous Metal Sonic was able to capture data from your last match... Data I was able to recover! I've already upgraded this new model with that data so that it'll be wise to your little tricks. This time, it's YOU who's going to get sent to the junkyard, Sonic! / '''Sonic''': A copy is still just a copy! It'll never be able to top the original!</ref> Still, this does not keep him from enjoying testing his skills against him.<ref name="Interview 6">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher= Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=13 June 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Jake B.''': Which bad guy is the biggest pain in your neck? Dr. Eggman, Metal Sonic, Shadow the Hedgehog, Other? / '''Sonic''': Well I really don't consider any of these guys my enemy in the true sense. Dr. Eggman has always found a way to make life an adventure for me and I love spoiling his evil plans. As for Shadow and Metal Sonic, I just enjoy testing my skills against them too. You know me, I love adventures!}}</ref>
+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.<ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (December 7, 2007). ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. [[PlayStation Portable]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Neon Palace Zone]]. "'''Sonic''': I got a bad feeling about this, Tails! Whenever Metal Sonic's involved, it always means trouble!"</ref> 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.<ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (December 1, 2006). ''[[Sonic Rivals]]''. [[PlayStation Portable]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Death Yard Zone]]. "'''Sonic''': What, that lame robot copy of yours again? You really need to get a hold of some better toys, you know. / '''[[Eggman Nega|<nowiki/>'Eggman'<nowiki/>]]''': Heh heh heh... The previous Metal Sonic was able to capture data from your last match... Data I was able to recover! I've already upgraded this new model with that data so that it'll be wise to your little tricks. This time, it's YOU who's going to get sent to the junkyard, Sonic! / '''Sonic''': A copy is still just a copy! It'll never be able to top the original!</ref> Still, this does not keep him from enjoying pitting his skills against his.<ref name="Interview 6">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613171218/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/community/post_sonicqa.php?article=sonicqa |archivedate=June 13, 2004 |title=Sonic Q and A |quote='''Jake B.''': Which bad guy is the biggest pain in your neck? Dr. Eggman, Metal Sonic, Shadow the Hedgehog, Other? / '''Sonic''': Well I really don't consider any of these guys my enemy in the true sense. Dr. Eggman has always found a way to make life an adventure for me and I love spoiling his evil plans. As for Shadow and Metal Sonic, I just enjoy testing my skills against them too. You know me, I love adventures!}}</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" />
-Over time, Sonic and Metal Sonic have had countless fights, with Sonic always managing to beat or tie with Metal Sonic in the end, though not without cutting it close on most occasions. However, these defeats have only increased Metal Sonic's hatred for Sonic and endowed him with an obsession to surpass and defeat him, promoting him to repeatedly challenge Sonic in vain. 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 Sonic. He even adopted the warped belief that Sonic was his copy and that he was the real Sonic.
+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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" /><ref name="Fastest">{{Cite web |author=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 |date=July 13, 2022 |title=【特別企画】音速！一問一答 ソニックアンサー動画まとめ (2022//6/24実施) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6uiGP-ei3M&t=3m07s |language=Japanese |work=YouTube |accessdate=December 6, 2022}}</ref>
-While Sonic has managed to defeat Metal Sonic time and time again, he rarely condemns Metal Sonic for his villainous actions in the aftermath. Instead, he gets a satisfaction from the challenge Metal Sonic provided him with and will promise his robot double he will await their future rematches.
+{{Quote left|How's it going, [[Metal Sonic|Metal]]? You're looking as hideous as usual!|Sonic the Hedgehog, "[[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps - Part 2|''Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps'' - Part 2]]"}}
+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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" /> At [[Sonic Heroes|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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic" />
+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.<ref name="SonicXMetalSonic">{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210521_002562/ |title=ソニック & メタルソニック |publisher=[[Sega]] |accessdate=May 23, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521051450/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210521_002562/ |archivedate=May 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 6, 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Last story). "'''Sonic''': Anytime you want a rematch, just let me know. I'll be waiting."</ref>
 ===Knuckles the Echidna===
-{{Quote left|Heh, just letting Knuckles pilot the shuttle on the way over [[Space Colony ARK|here]] was more dangerous than [[Doctor Eggman|you]] could ever be!|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''}}
+{{Quote left|Heh, just letting Knuckles pilot the shuttle on the way over [[Space Colony ARK|here]] was more dangerous than [[Doctor Eggman|you]] could ever be!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''|file=QuotSonic&Knuckles.ogg}}
-[[Knuckles the Echidna]] is one of Sonic's greatest rivals and best friends.<ref name="RunnersData">{{Cite web|url=http://sonicrunners.sega-net.com/en/index.html |title= Sonic Runners |publisher= Sega |accessdate= 20 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="SAdvance3" /> They have known each other for a long time, but their relationship is somewhat complicated, the two of them having been summed up once as "best frenemies."<ref name="Rio Knuckles">SEGA (23 June 2016). [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]] Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "A red echidna that boasts some serious muscle, Knuckles is what one might call "best frenemies" with Sonic."</ref> When Sonic first met Knuckles, they started off as enemies, with Knuckles trying to keep him from stopping the [[Death Egg]]'s re-launch after being deceived. However, when the echidna discovered that [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. 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, befriending each other.
+[[Knuckles the Echidna]] is one of Sonic's greatest rivals and best friends.<ref name="SAdvance3" /> 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."<ref name="Rio Knuckles">[[Sega]] (June 23, 2016). ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "A red echidna that boasts some serious muscle, Knuckles is what one might call 'best frenemies' with Sonic."</ref> When Sonic first met Knuckles, they two of them had a shocking and dreadful encounter,<ref name="SonicxKnuckles">{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210118_002454/ |title=ソニック ＆ ナックルズ |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |accessdate=January 27, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120085440/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210118_002454/ |archivedate=January 20, 2021 |language=Japanese}}</ref> with Knuckles trying to keep Sonic from stopping the [[Death Egg]]'s re-launch after being deceived by [[Doctor Eggman|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.
-[[File:See the disappoint of readers, Knux.png|thumb|Sonic having a hard time around Knuckles.|left]]
+[[File:See the disappoint of readers, Knux.png|thumb|left|Sonic having a hard time around [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], from ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''.]]
-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,<ref name="SegaUSKnuckles">{{Cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=26 October 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=5 March 2005 |title=Knuckles the Echidna |quote=Knuckles was born alone on Angel Island, brought into this world to defend the Master Emerald. That is Knuckles' destiny and fate. If Sonic exemplifies the wind, then Knuckles is the mountain: stern and unmovable. Knuckles is quick to anger, but cool and determined in battle. Even though he considers Sonic his friend, the disposition of the Master Emerald is his ultimate concern. His determination to protect the gem from harm or ill use is set in stone and is unshakable. He is often envious of the adventurous lifestyle Sonic lives and the fame that has followed from Sonic's deeds, but Knuckles is well known in his own right, as a treasure hunter versed in the martial arts. }}</ref> which cause them to argue a lot. Because of their differences and viewpoints of life, they do not understand each other or always see eye to eye.<ref name="KnucklesCodex">Knuckles the Echidna, Codex, ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]''</ref> They share a competitive rivalry and often end up fighting when clashing, although it has become more friendly in recent times, being now more a play between the two. With Sonic's speed equaling Knuckles' strength in every way, their fights are always climactic.
+Because of their first impressions of each other and their personalities and competing feelings, Sonic and Knuckles did not start out as "good friends".<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> 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,<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /><ref name="SegaUSKnuckles">{{Cite web |author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |publisher=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]] |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |accessdate=October 26, 2017 |work=Sonic Characters |archivedate=March 5, 2005 |title=Knuckles the Echidna |quote=Knuckles was born alone on Angel Island, brought into this world to defend the Master Emerald. That is Knuckles' destiny and fate. If Sonic exemplifies the wind, then Knuckles is the mountain: stern and unmovable. Knuckles is quick to anger, but cool and determined in battle. Even though he considers Sonic his friend, the disposition of the Master Emerald is his ultimate concern. His determination to protect the gem from harm or ill use is set in stone and is unshakable. He is often envious of the adventurous lifestyle Sonic lives and the fame that has followed from Sonic's deeds, but Knuckles is well known in his own right, as a treasure hunter versed in the martial arts. }}</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> 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.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> 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.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" />
-Knuckles sees himself as Sonic's rival, though it has been implied several times it is because he envies Sonic's free lifestyle and self-reliant nature.<ref name="SHM KT" /> Sonic meanwhile, always welcomes a challenge from Knuckles and enjoys teasing him for fun because of his serious nature, and will even try getting him angry so he can fight him.
-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 (and to a minor extent, Tails), although as time passed, the echidna has generally become more aware of Eggman's plans and has stopped believing his claims regarding the hedgehog. Whenever Sonic discovers Eggman has tricked Knuckles, he always chides 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.
+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, 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.
-[[Image:Sadxposter2.png|thumb|Sonic and Knuckles in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]]
+[[Image:Sadxposter2.png|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]]
-Despite their differences, Knuckles is considered Sonic's best friend next to Tails, and is a vital part of Sonic's [[Team Heroes|team]]. The two of them are connected by a hot-blooded friendship<ref name="SA3 web">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/advance3/ptn.html |title=''Sonic Advance 3'' Japanese website |accessdate=1 May 2015 |language=Japanese}}</ref> and according to Tails, they are "funny" together. While Sonic does not hold back on Knuckles' shortcomings, they deeply acknowledge each other<ref name="SA3 web" /> and Sonic knows he can count on him to do what is needed to succeed.<ref name="KnucklesCodex" /> Over time, their relationship has improved greatly, though Sonic is still somewhat reluctant to admit when Knuckles is right and he was wrong.<ref>Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area: Final Fortress. "'''Knuckles''': Boy, talk about cutting it close... / '''Sonic''': Eeh, not really. / '''Knuckles''': Come on, tell me you weren't scared. If it wasn't for us, you wouldn't of had a chance! / '''Sonic''': Well, maybe you're right. Thanks Knuckles.</ref> 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, having worked together multiple times, being called "Fighting Buddies" in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'', and when they do work together, they 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, in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Knuckles and the others had died from the [[Extractor]].
+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.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> The two of them are connected by a hot-blooded friendship<ref name="SA3 web">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/advance3/ptn.html |title=Sonic Advance 3 Japanese website |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |language=Japanese}}</ref> and while they may exchange quips and complain to each other, they are in perfect harmony when it comes time to act.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> 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 [[Miles "Tails" Prower|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.<ref name="SonicxKnuckles" /> 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.<ref name="SA3 web" /> Nonetheless, Sonic is still somewhat reluctant to admit when Knuckles is right and he was wrong.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 6, 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence ([[Team Sonic]]). "'''[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]''': Boy, talk about cutting it close... / '''Sonic''': Eeh, not really. / '''[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]''': Come on, tell me you weren't scared. If it wasn't for us, you wouldn't of had a chance! / '''Sonic''': Well, maybe you're right. Thanks Knuckles."</ref> 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 Heroes|team]], the two of them have been called "Fighting Buddies" during the [[Gemerl]] [[Sonic Advance 3|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]] [[Sonic Lost World|incident]], Sonic was crestfallen when he thought Knuckles and the others had died due to the [[Extractor]].
 ===Shadow the Hedgehog===
-{{quote left|So, there's more to you than just looking like me.|[[Shadow the Hedgehog]], ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''}}
+[[File:Sonicshadow.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] with several [[Chao]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|He was what he was. A brave and heroic hedgehog, who gave his life to save this planet. Shadow the Hedgehog...|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''|file=QuotShadow&Sonic.ogg}}
-[[File:Sonicshadow.png|thumb|left|150px|Sonic with his arch-rival Shadow.]]
-[[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,<ref>''Sonic Heroes'' (PlayStation 2) North American instruction manual, pg. 6.</ref><ref>[[:File:Shadow profile SG.png|Shadow's Profile]], [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]</ref> 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 [[Guardian Units of Nations|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.<ref name="vault">Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Nintendo Wii. Gallery. Vault 5. [Lancelot] "His real name is Shadow the Hedgehog. He is a black hedgehog and he is is fast like Sonic. Though Sonic's rival, he is also a comrade."</ref> In addition, immediately before their final fight, Sonic, when explaining how he survived Eggman's earlier death trap against him, credited Shadow for "saving him" (referring to Shadow's frequent use of Chaos Control inspiring Sonic to do the same via a Fake Emerald), and also freely answered Shadow's question of who he was as "just a guy who loves adventure."<ref>Sonic Team (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. GameCube. Sega. "'''Shadow the Hedgehog''': You never cease to surprise me blue hedgehog. I thought that the capsule you were in exploded in space. / '''Sonic the Hedgehog''': You know, what can I say... I die hard! You actually saved me, you know. / '''Shadow the Hedgehog''': It was a Chaos Emerald, wasn't it? But, there's no way you could have activated the Chaos Control using an Emerald that was fake. So, there's more to you than just looking like me. What are you anyway? / '''Sonic the Hedgehog''': What you see is what you get! Just a guy who loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!"</ref>
+[[Shadow the Hedgehog]] is an occasional rival of Sonic's. They look almost identical (to the extent that many initially got them confused), and they can match each other in speed, agility and abilities,<ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 6.</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Collection Room]]. "'''Shadow's character profile''': Created as the 'Ultimate Life Form' by Professor Gerald Robotnik, Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Shadow is the spitting image of Sonic, sharing his agility and speed. He has a strong sense of purpose and pursues his goals by any means necessary."</ref> 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 [[Guardian Units of Nations|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.<ref name="vault">[[Sonic Team]] (March 13, 2009). ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. [[Wii]]. Area/Level: Gallery, Vault 5. "'''[[Sir Lancelot|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."</ref>
-Shadow is the antithesis to all that Sonic stands for,<ref name="Sonic06Guide" /> and ever since they first met they have fought, argued, and even had outright death matches, though Sonic is never out to take Shadow's life and does not consider him an enemy in the true sense of the word.<ref name="Interview 6" /> Their moral differences are as far apart as black and white, 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.<ref name="CodesShadow" /> 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 without any concern for who or what it affects.<ref name="CodesShadow">Shadow the hedgehog, Codex, ''Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood''</ref> Nevertheless, they do not care of each other's views and they always see their conflicting differences as yet another reason to fight each other.
+The only similarity Sonic and Shadow share is their silhouette, as their personalities and tendencies are completely different.<ref name="SonicXShadow" /> In fact, Shadow is one of the most formidable opponents to Sonic in every way<ref name="SonicXShadow">{{cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210628_002603/ |title=ソニック & シャドウ |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=June 28, 2021 |accessdate=June 28, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628073207/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210628_002603/ |archivedate=June 28, 2021 |language=Japanese}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Interview 6" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXShadow" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXShadow" /> 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 shared a bitter arch-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 more friendly,<ref>"Shadow is an artificial life form, created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather. His initial hatred of Sonic has now developed into a friendly rivalry", ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]''.</ref> yet still fiercely intense.
+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,<ref>[[Sumo Digital]] (February 23, 2010). ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Shadow the Hedgehog's profile card. "Shadow is an artificial life form, created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather. His initial hatred of Sonic has now developed into a friendly rivalry."</ref> yet still fiercely intense.
-[[File:Sonic v Shadow Boss ARK Race.jpg|thumb|200px|Sonic fighting Shadow.]]
+[[File:Sonic v Shadow Boss ARK Race.jpg|thumb|225px|Sonic fighting [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]], from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-Out of all his rivals, Shadow is the one whom Sonic struggles most with. As shown in all their clashes, they are each other's equal,<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (November 12, 2010). Sonic Colors. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Asteroid Coaster. "'''Shadow''': I'm happy to leave the racing around all day to them, thanks. / '''E-123 Omega''': Unable to process. According to data, your ability equals Sonic's."</ref> 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 arch-rivalry, though Sonic usually remains more casual about it than Shadow and enjoys testing his skills against him.<ref name="Interview 6" />
+Sonic has awknowledged Shadow is a very strong rival.<ref name="Fastest" /> As shown in all their clashes, they are each other's equal,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Asteroid Coaster]]. "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': I'm happy to leave the racing around all day to them, thanks. / '''[[E-123 Omega|Omega]]''': Unable to process. According to data, your ability equals Sonic's."</ref> 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.<ref name="Interview 6" />
-Despite their differences, Sonic and Shadow share a mutual respect for each other,<ref>'''Sonic Central''': Since Shadow is Sonic's enemy, what does [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|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.</ref> though this is rarely apparent because they always argue and fight. Sonic himself has acknowledged Shadow's capabilities,<ref>Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area/Level: Finalizard. "'''Sonic''': Shadow, I understand. You're unstoppable. Let's destroy this creature now! Everyone is waiting for us back on earth!"</ref> even admitting that Shadow is only one who would have a chance against him in a race,<ref name="Interview 2" /> and after Shadow sacrificed himself to save the world in ''Sonic Adventure 2'', he recognized him as a brave and heroic hedgehog.<ref>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..."</ref> 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 ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' where he would show disbelief and confusion about Shadow siding with the Black Arms,<ref>Sonic Team, Sega Studios USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStaion 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Final Haunt). "'''Sonic''': Shadow! Why are you siding with those black creature?! / '''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"</ref><ref>Sonic Team, Sega Studios USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStaion 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?"</ref> even admitting in one scenario that he did not believe Shadow had it in him for his selfish acts.<ref>Sonic Team, Sega Studios USA (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStaion 2. Sega. Area/Level: Sonic and Diablon (Final Haunt). "'''Shadow''': Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / '''Sonic''': Man... I didn't think you had it in ya."</ref>
+Despite their differences, Sonic and Shadow share a mutual respect for each other's abilities,<ref>'''Sonic Central''': Since Shadow is Sonic's enemy, what does [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|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.</ref> though it did not start out like that. In fact, over the course of their first encounters during the [[Space Colony ARK]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|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).<ref name="SonicXShadow" /> Even so, Sonic himself has personally acknowledged Shadow's capabilities,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Finalhazard]]. "'''Sonic''': Shadow, I understand. You're unstoppable. Let's destroy this creature now! Everyone is waiting for us back on earth!"</ref> even admitting that Shadow is only one who would have a chance against him in a race,<ref name="Interview 2" /> 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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (May 3, 2002). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence. "'''[[Rouge the Bat|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..."</ref> 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]] [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|incident]] where he would show disbelief and confusion about Shadow siding with the Black Arms,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (November 18, 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Sonic and [[Diablon]] ([[Final Haunt]]). "'''Sonic''': Shadow! Why are you siding with those black creatures?! / '''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Just say when."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (November 18, 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Sonic and [[Diablon]] ([[Black Comet (stage)|Black Comet]]). "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / '''Sonic''': Shadow... Why... why are you siding with them?"</ref> even admitting in one scenario that he did not believe Shadow had it in him for his selfish acts.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (November 18, 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Sonic and [[Diablon]] ([[Final Haunt]]). "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Finally... I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds! / '''Sonic''': Man... I didn't think you had it in ya."</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXShadow" /> Regardless of their disagreements, they are willing to put their differences aside for the greater good, and together they are an unbeatable team.
+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.<ref name="SonicXShadow" />
-Regardless of their disagreements, they are willing to put their differences aside for the greater good, and together they are an unbeatable team. Overall, there is always extreme tension between Sonic and Shadow, but they have matured over time, with Shadow having more faith in Sonic's capabilities and Sonic becoming more tolerant of Shadow's violent tendencies.<ref>Sonic Team (February 25, 2015). Sonic Runners. iOS. Sega. Area/Level: Birthday on Windy Hill. "'''Sonic the Hedgehog''': Shadow's never going to change. Still, it was good to see him, however briefly. Now, let's keep moving!"</ref>
 ===Rouge the Bat===
-[[File:Rouge Ring.png|thumb|left|200px|Sonic giving Rouge Shadow's [[Gold rings (bangle)|gold ring]] to comfort her after his supposed death.]]
+[[File:Rouge Ring.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic giving [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]'s [[Inhibitor Ring]] to [[Rouge the Bat|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 [[Sonic Adventure 2|first met]] (though they did not interact until much later), mainly because Rouge was working with Shadow and 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 [[Gold rings (bangle)|gold ring]].
+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 [[Sonic Adventure 2|first met]] (though they did not interact until much later), mainly because Rouge was working with [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] and [[Doctor Eggman|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 [[Inhibitor 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 [[Sonic Battle|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 [[Sonic Colors|Wisp incident]] that she is a shady character, suggesting that he knows he has to be careful around Rouge due to her thieving nature.
+Even when antagonized by Rouge herself, Sonic has yet to hold anything against her. Most noticeably, during the [[Emerl]] [[Sonic Battle|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]] [[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|incident]] that she is a shady character, suggesting that he knows he has to be careful around Rouge due to her mercenary nature.
-At [[Sonic Generations|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 show up to motivate Sonic to defeat the [[Time Eater]] during the final battle.
+At [[Sonic Generations|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 [[Sonic Heroes|Neo Metal Sonic incident]] when [[Team Sonic]] and [[Team Dark]] fought in 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 [[Sonic Free Riders|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.
+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]] [[Sonic Heroes|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 [[Sonic Free Riders|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.<ref name="SonicXRouge" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXRougePart2" />
+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.<ref name="SonicXRouge">{{cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210818_002639/ |title=ソニック ＆ ルージュ　キャラクター紹介 |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=August 18, 2021 |accessdate=August 31, 2021 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20210818032416/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210818_002639/ |archivedate=August 18, 2021 |language=Japanese}}</ref>
 ===Cream the Rabbit===
-[[File:SonicCheeseCrean.png|thumb|left|Cream and Cheese with Sonic]]
+[[File:SonicCheeseCrean.png|thumb|225px|[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]] and [[Cheese]] with Sonic, from ''[[Sonic Rush]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|What a polite girl...|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]''}}
-[[Cream the Rabbit]] is basically like a younger sister to Sonic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/advance3/ptn.html|title=''Sonic Advance 3'' Japanese website|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref> Cream similarly looks up to Sonic like an older brother.<ref>''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''</ref> Cream also takes him as her savior and respects him a lot. She often calls him by the name of "Mr. Sonic" due to her education in manners.
+[[Cream the Rabbit]] is basically like a younger sister to Sonic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/advance3/ptn.html |title=Sonic Advance 3 official website |accessdate=May 1, 2015 |language=Japanese}}</ref> Cream similarly looks up to Sonic like an older brother.<ref name="SonicXCream">{{cite web |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210420_002544/ |title=ソニック ＆ クリーム |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=April 20, 2021 |accessdate=April 21, 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421081142/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210420_002544/ |archivedate=April 21, 2021 |language=Japanese}}</ref> Sonic first met Cream and her [[Chao]] companion [[Cheese]] during the [[Sonic Advance|incident]] where [[Doctor Eggman|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 [[Vanilla the Rabbit|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.<ref name="SonicXCream" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXCream" /> For example, when they met during the [[Gemerl]] [[Sonic Advance 3|incident]], Sonic mainly took Cream with him on his adventure because she was not safe unchaperoned.<ref>[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (June 7, 2004). ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[THQ]]. Area/Level: [[Cyber Track]] Act 3. "'''Sonic''': Hey, Cream! / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Long time no see, Sonic! / '''Sonic''': What are you doing here? / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Taking a walk with Cheese. But we're lost. / '''Sonic''': This area isn't safe. Let's go! / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Ok! Let's go Cheese!"</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXCream" />
-The two of them [[Sonic Advance 2|first encountered]] each other when Sonic saved Cream from [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], which led to a smooth relationship between the two. When they met, Sonic was surprised at how polite Cream was.
+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.<ref name="SonicXCream" /> During the [[Time Eater]] [[Sonic Generations|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.<ref name="SonicXCream" />
-In ''[[Sonic Rush]]'', Cream marks Sonic as the first person to seek help from for Blaze. This shows the high caliber of respect Cream has for Sonic. She was also the one who made the ties between Blaze and Sonic closer.
+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.<ref name="SonicXCream" />
+=== Team Chaotix===
+[[File:Sonic&Chaotix.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic and [[Team Chaotix]], from the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Sonic Colors (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.<ref name="SonicXVector" /> Sonic first met Team Chaotix during the climax of the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]]. There, the group agreed to back Sonic and [[Team Sonic|his team]] up by occupying [[Metal Sonic]] while Sonic and his team prepared to take him down with the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. 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]] [[Sonic Generations|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,<ref name="Play">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': Stealth is the foundation of any investigation. / '''Tails''': Does that mean you're here on business? / '''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': You could say that. / '''Sonic''': You guys are still playing private eye, huh?"</ref> having once noted that following a lead from Team Chaotix was a "dumb idea."<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|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."</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXVector">{{Cite web |url=https://www.sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210322_002508/ |title= ソニック ＆ ベクター |publisher=[[Sega]] |accessdate=March 24, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123855/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/topics/special/coverstory/20210322_002508/ |archivedate=March 22, 2021}}</ref>
+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,<ref name="BigMouth" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXVector" /> Sonic in particular likes poking fun at Vector for his shortcomings, including his [[Chaotix Detective Agency|agency]]'s almost perpetual work drought and his big mouth (figuratively and literally).<ref name="BigMouth">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]''': You really are something else, Sonic. / '''Sonic''': Heh, that was nothing! / '''[[Vector the Crocodile|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 the Crocodile|Vector]]''': Hey, lay off. I'm a crocodile!"</ref><ref name="NoWork">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''Sonic''': Yo, Vector. / '''[[Vector the Crocodile|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 the Crocodile|Vector]]''': What?!"</ref> Vector also seems to respect and relate to Sonic's free-spirited nature, which make them hit it off well.<ref name="SonicXVector" /> Occasionally though, their big egos have made them clash.<ref name="NoWork" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXVector" /> When they work together, Sonic has also been known to have issues with Vector’s messy and outlandish investigation skills.<ref name="SonicXVector" /> 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.<ref name="Cheer">[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#The Final Battle|The Final Battle!]].</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXVector" />
+In regards to [[Espio the Chameleon]], Sonic has a bit more respect for him than Vector, taking the warnings he gives him quite seriously.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#Rescuing Espio (Modern)|Rescuing Espio]].</ref>  However, he does not hold his profession as a detective in high regards, as he playfully thinks that he is just "playing" detective.<ref name="Play" /> Nonetheless, Sonic appreciates Espio's recognition of his skills, and has even managed to earn the straight-laced chameleon's respect.<ref name="Narrowpath">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': Your speed escapes the naked eye. You would make a fine ninja, Sonic. / '''Sonic''': Aw, thanks! / '''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': Would you walk the path of ninjutsu with me? / '''Sonic''': Ninjutsu, huh? Sorry, but I think that path's a bit too narrow for me."</ref> 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.<ref name="Narrowpath" /> 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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': Impressive! / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Do you do this sort of thing every day, Espio? / '''[[Espio the Chameleon|Espio]]''': Training is discipline. Some things are invisible to the untrained eye. / '''Sonic''': Just try not to push yourself too hard, man."</ref> Also, while the two of them have been on opposite sides [[Sonic Rivals 2|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.<ref name="Cheer" />
+[[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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Charmy Bee|Charmy]]''': That was sooo fast! You're awesome, Sonic!."</ref> 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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Charmy Bee|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 Bee|Charmy]]''': No, silly! I came to... Er, I came to... Wait, why did I come here? / '''Sonic''': Charmy..."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Planet Wisp (Sonic Generations)|Planet Wisp]]. "'''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': So did you really just come here for fun?/ '''[[Charmy Bee|Charmy]]''': No, I'm pretty sure I was on some kind of job... / '''Sonic''': A job? / '''[[Charmy Bee|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."</ref> He is likewise confused and puzzled by Charmy's mindset and overall behavior.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#Rescuing Charmy (Modern)|Rescuing Charmy]].</ref> 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.<ref name="Cheer" />
 ===Blaze the Cat===
+[[File:Sonic Channel 2021 11.png|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]] fighting side by side, from [[Sonic Channel]].]]
-{{Quote left|You need to be true to yourself.|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Rush]]''}}
+{{Quote left|You need to be true to yourself.|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Rush]]''}}
-[[Blaze the Cat]] is one of Sonic's friends and most valuable allies.<ref>"Blaze the cat, another one of Sonic's friends, is an All-Around competitor. As her name indicates, she also possesses no small amount of speed and will be a formidable contender in events like the vault." - Blaze the Cat's profile in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''</ref> He first met Blaze in ''[[Sonic Rush]]'' where he initially suspected she was involved with [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Dr. Eggman Nega]]'s scheme. Once he learned Blaze was working on saving the world, albeit alone, Sonic insisted to help her only to be rejected. Sonic still followed Blaze, but his insistence to aid her only made Blaze fight him to make him leave. Even while battling however, Sonic tried to reason with Blaze, who berated him with the full fury of her emotions. Afterwards, Sonic came to understand Blaze's past and he told her to be true to herself. His advice helped Blaze realize that accepting help would benefit her, and they became friends. Sonic soon after established a firm belief in Blaze, which helped restore her confidence when the [[Sol Emerald]]s lost their power and led to her first transformation into [[Burning Blaze]]. After threat had passed and they returned home, they thanked each other and promised to meet again.
+[[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]] [[Sonic Rush|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.<ref name="SRush1">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Zone Map (Sonic). "'''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': I don't know... It might have something to do with Eggman Nega. / '''Sonic''': I'm also concerned about that mysterious girl you saw, too."</ref> 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.<ref name="SRush2">[[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 the Cat|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. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': The space-time continuum tear has spread. Does this involve you? / '''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': um... / '''Sonic''': So, there is a relationship. / '''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': I said this is MY problem. Don't bother me!"</ref> 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.<ref name="SRush3" /> The two of them became real friends afterwards<ref name="SRush3">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Dead Line]] ([[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]). "'''Sonic''': Hey, not bad. / '''[[Blaze the Cat|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 the Rabbit|Cream]]''': Blaze! / '''[[Blaze the Cat|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 the Cat|Blaze]]''': I-I'm Blaze. It's nice to meet you too."</ref> and would subsequently help each other resolve the crisis brought on by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] and Eggman Nega. Since then, Sonic and Blaze have steadily become better friends and allies.
+[[File:Sonic and Blaze We are friends.png|thumb|left|225px|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,<ref name="SRush4">[[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 the Cat|Blaze]]''': ... I'll destroy you! / '''Sonic''': That's pretty harsh."</ref><ref name="SRush5">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Dead Line]] (Sonic). "'''[[Blaze the Cat|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."</ref> as well as a bit overzealous.<ref name="SRush3" /> However, he mellowed out about his opinions of her as he came to understand Blaze's rough past.<ref name="SRush3" /> 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.<ref name="SRush6">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Zone Map ([[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]). "'''[[Blaze the Cat|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 the Cat|Blaze]]''': Thank you... I'm going now! / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Sonic, are you sure about this? / '''Sonic''': Being able to believe in someone... It's also a part of friendship, right?"</ref> 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 the Rabbit|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.<ref name="SRush3" /> 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.<ref>[[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 the Cat|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 the Cat|Blaze]]''': !! / '''Sonic''': Who else is going to be able to give the people of this world peace? / '''[[Blaze the Cat|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!"</ref> 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:<ref name="SonicXBlaze" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXBlaze">{{Cite web |title=ソニック ＆ ブレイズ キャラ紹介 |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211105_002713/ |work=かべがみカバーストーリー |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=November 5, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105090113/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211105_002713/ |archivedate=November 5, 2021}}</ref>
+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,<ref name="Energize">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Extra). "'''Sonic''': As long as you have the power of friendship, the Sol Emeralds... will never lose their glow! / '''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': ! The Sol Emeralds...! / '''Sonic''': Ready to do this together? Blaze should be able to use the Sol Emeralds now. / '''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': It's so warm! I can feel the power energizing me!"</ref><ref>[[Media:Blaze_profile_SG.png]]</ref> and his advices have made Blaze come to understand that her pyrokinetic powers were not the curse she made them out to be.<ref name="SRush7">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 15, 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Extra). "'''[[Burning Blaze]]''': I understand now... My inherent power over fire... As princess, it is my duty to protect the Sol Emeralds. But because of my duty, I shut people out, and keep to myself... But trying to make it solely my responsibility, I put my world in danger. But then... / '''Sonic''': You need to be true to yourself! / '''[[Burning Blaze]]''': Sonic the Hedgehog..."</ref>
+A far as his present-day relationship with Blaze goes, Sonic has been show 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.<ref name="SonicXBlazePart1">{{Cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211022_002714/ |title=ソニック ＆ ブレイズ 前編 |work=かべがみカバーストーリー |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022083032/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211022_002714/ |archivedate=October 22, 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXBlaze" /> 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.<ref name="SonicXBlazePart1" />
-[[File:Sonic and Blaze We are friends.png|thumb|200px|Super Sonic and Burning Blaze shaking hands.]]
-Since then, Sonic and Blaze have steadily become better friends and allies. They have a developed a custom where they shake hands as they depart, signifying their growing friendship and respect, and the promise to meet once more. Sonic and Blaze are alike in many ways, having similar skills and duties, yet very different backstories and contrasting personalities: Sonic being inwardly free and adventurous, yet outwardly level-headed and cool, whereas Blaze is outwardly stoic and blunt, yet inwardly highly emotional. However, their differences does little to hurt their relationship and is later shown to mix very well as their friendship and mutual understanding grows. They are also shown to be great partners in combat, working in sync.
+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 Emerald]]s 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.<ref name="SonicXBlaze" />
-Sonic and Blaze share a great deal of mutual respect and trust. Like Blaze respects Sonic and his skills, Sonic acknowledged Blaze's, especially since she is one of the few who has tied with him in combat. Even shortly after befriending her, Sonic entrusted her to save [[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]], while Blaze trusted him to face Eggman Nega. Also, whenever Blaze's emotions get the better of her, Sonic will be there to remind her of what is important. Additionally, Sonic is responsible for many changes in Blaze's outlook on life; their time together has enabled Blaze to discover the meaning of friendship which ultimately let her use the Sol Emeralds,<ref>[[:File:Blaze profile SG.png]]</ref> and his advices helped Blaze to see her pyrokinetic powers as a gift rather than a curse.
 ===Silver the Hedgehog===
-[[File:Sonic with silver .png|thumb|182px|Sonic and Silver racing each other.]]
+[[File:Sonic with silver .png|thumb|225px|left|Sonic and [[Silver the Hedgehog|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]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|incident]], where Silver started out as a lethal enemy to Sonic, as Silver believed (at the time) that killing Sonic would prevent the [[Day of Disaster|event]] that would devastate [[Silver's future|his era]].<ref name="SonicAndSilverMeet" /> 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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 14, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Saved by Amy (Sonic Episode).</ref> 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 [[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]] from [[Doctor Eggman|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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 14, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Battleship explosion (Sonic Episode).</ref> 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.<ref name="SonicXSilver2">{{Cite web |title=ソニック ＆ シルバー キャラクター紹介 |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211008_002682/ |work=かべがみカバーストーリー |date=October 8, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008100123/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20211008_002682/ |archivedate=October 8, 2021}}</ref>
-Sonic and [[Silver the Hedgehog]] first met during the events of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]]. The two were enemies at first because Silver had traveled though time and was intending to kill Sonic believing that he was responsible for destroying the world by releasing [[Iblis]] onto it and was bent on saving the future. But Silver befriended Sonic when he discovered, with Shadow's help, that Sonic was not the Iblis trigger and that [[Mephiles the Dark]] had lied to him. The two worked together to save [[Princess Elise]] and when Sonic was killed by Mephiles, Silver realized that they could save Sonic with the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Afterwards Silver teamed up with Sonic and Shadow to defeat Solaris. But since the events of the game were erased from history, Sonic and Silver never met. In their new meeting in ''[[Sonic Rivals]],'' Silver had traveled to the past to bring [[Eggman Nega]] back to the future, but he seems to be more competitive to Sonic as they raced each other see who would get to Eggman Nega first but later they teamed up with each other at the end to defeat Eggman Nega and also in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' to defeat the Ifrit.
+Sonic and Silver eventually met again during the [[Onyx Island]] [[Sonic Rivals|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.<ref>[[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 the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|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!"</ref><ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (November 24, 2006). [[Sonic Rivals]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Colosseum Highway Zone]] (Sonic Episode). "'''[[Silver the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Enough of this chit chat... prepare yourself!"</ref> He would occasionally even tease Silver with clues he had been missing.<ref>[[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 the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': What!? / '''Sonic''': If you can keep up, I might tell you what I know! Let's go!"</ref> 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]] [[Sonic Rivals 2|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.<ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]], [[Sega Studio USA]] (November 13, 2007). [[Sonic Rivals 2]]. [[PlayStation Portable]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sunset Forest Zone]] (Sonic Episode). "'''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Move aside, Sonic! / '''Sonic''': Hey, Silver! Long time, no see. Guess you're looking for Eggman too, huh? / '''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': I said move aside! / '''Sonic''': Ha... You never change, do you? Guess I'll have to find Eggman before you do!"</ref> When not competing with each other though, Sonic and Silver are much more relaxed towards each other; when they met during the [[Wisp]] [[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|incident]], Sonic and Silver were able to maintain a friendly and positive-minded conversation,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sweet Mountain]]. "'''[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': They think THAT is what the future is like? Please. / '''Sonic''': Silver? / '''[[Silver the Hedgehog|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. / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': What's the future you came from like, Silver? / '''[[Silver the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Ha ha, exactly. If you're looking for a fun ride, I found one. Care to give it a go?"</ref> and Silver was even willing to offer Sonic his help with the current crisis.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (November 12, 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sweet Mountain]]. "'''[[Silver the Hedgehog|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 the Hedgehog|Silver]]''': Ha ha, I'll bet you do. Well, keep it up, Sonic. / '''Sonic''': You know it!"</ref>
-Silver seems to have a bit of a disliking towards Sonic mostly because he thinks that he is cheeky and foolish, much the same how Shadow thinks of Sonic at times. Sonic seems to dislike Silver as well, mainly because he found Silver and his haughty attitude annoying, and an example of this is seen in ''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' when he says, ''"Yo Silver, you're starting to get on my nerves"''. But they will work together and lay aside their differences whenever the time is right. An example is in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' after Silver challenges Sonic to a mission, he asks if he needs any help. By the events of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' Sonic's relationship with Silver seems to have improved and is now a lot friendlier, and they seem to no longer hold any kind of dislike for each other. After Silver is convinced that Sonic is the real Sonic and not an imposter, Silver happily hands over his Chaos Emerald and, later, gladly accepts Sonic's challenges to a rematch, claiming that it should be fun. He also appeared at the Center of Time after Sonic was knocked out by the Time Eater, Silver says to Sonic: ''"I know you can do this Sonic!"''. They are even more friendlier in ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', where they work together to reclaim the world from Eggman's reign.
+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.<ref name="Cheer" /> Regardless, they still retain a friendly rivalry; during the Time Eater [[Sonic Generations|incident]] in particular, whenever Sonic would challenge him to a [[Silver the Hedgehog (Sonic Generations)|fight]], Silver would note that their showdown was going to be a fun activity.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 4, 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[White Space]]. "'''Silver''': This should be fun! Let's go Sonic!".</ref>
-===Dr. Eggman Nega===
-[[Doctor Eggman Nega|Dr. Eggman Nega]] is another adversary of Sonic. When Sonic [[Sonic Rush|first met]] Eggman Nega, Sonic displayed an enmity towards him, as he was constantly chasing him for a while before managing to defeat him later.
+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.<ref name="SonicXSilver2" />
-===Princess Elise===
-[[File:Chara04 02.jpg|thumb|Sonic and Elise laughing together.|left|200px]]
+===Emerl===
-{{Quote left|Nothing starts until you take action. If you've got time to worry, then run!|Sonic, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]]}}
+{{Quote left|[[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 the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Battle]]''}}
+[[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".<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. Sega. Area/Level: [[Emerald City]] (Sonic's Episode). "'''Sonic''': Hey! Yeah, Knuckles might be able to help us out! Especially since he's familiar with 'Chaos Emeralds'! OK, are you ready, Emerl? / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': Emerl? / '''Sonic''': Yeah, that's its name. It's powered by 'Chaos Emeralds', so I named it 'Emerl'! Cool name, eh? / '''Tails''': Em, yeah. Real clever..."</ref> Throughout the [[Sonic Battle|incident]] in which the Gizoid was involved, Sonic would make several attempts to protect his new friend from the clutches of [[Doctor Eggman|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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. Sega. Area/Level: [[Gimme Shelter]] ([[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]'s Episode). "'''[[Emerl]]''': Cream! Something's flashing over there! Let's go! / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': He's just like Sonic..."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Gimme Shelter]] ([[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]'s Episode). "'''[[Emerl]]''': Hey, now! Don't go and get all serious on me like that, Shadow! / '''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Hmph. Look who's talking. You remind me a little too much of a certain spikey, smug little..."</ref> After the Gizoid's encounters with Shadow, Sonic quit his position as his guardian and wanted him to live his life to his fullest.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Central City (Sonic Battle)|Central City]] ([[Shadow the Hedgehog|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!"</ref> 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.<ref>[[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!!!!!!!!"</ref> Soon after, he comforted a saddened [[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]] and assured his companions that they would meet the Gizoid again in the future.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 27, 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. Sega. Cutscene: Ending ([[Emerl]]'s Episode). "'''[[Cream the Rabbit|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'... / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|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!"</ref>
+===Jet the Hawk===
+[[File:Sonic against Jet.jpg|thumb|225px|left|Sonic and [[Jet the Hawk|Jet]], from ''[[Sonic Riders]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|Even without wings, I can still fly! Right?|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[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.
+===Princess Elise ===
+[[File:STH2006 SN Nice smile 11.png|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Princess Elise the Third|Elise]] laughing together, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
+{{Quote left|Nothing starts until you take action. If you have time to worry, then run!|Sonic the Hedgehog, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]]|file=QuotSonic&Elise.ogg}}
 Sonic and [[Princess Elise the Third]] had a very close relationship with each other, and they shared a strong bond. [[Mephiles the Dark|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 Emerald]]s, 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===
-[[File:Screenshot 20170922-211501.png|right|thumb|200px|Sonic and Marine running together]]
+[[File:Screenshot 20170922-211501.png|left|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]] running together, from ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|Marine! Come on. The captain's not supposed to cry! If you stick with it, then we really will meet again someday!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''}}
-[[Marine the Raccoon]] is a good friend of Sonic from [[Blaze's world]], 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.<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). ''Sonic Rush Adventure''. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Machine Labyrinth. "'''Marine the Raccoon''': Sonic, you were tops! Since you're my best pupil, I'll let you 'ave a go at bein' leader when I step down."</ref> Despite this, Sonic was willing to endure it, as he often noted how "hopeless" a case Marine was.
+[[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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (September 14, 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Machine Labyrinth]]. "'''[[Marine the Raccoon|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."</ref> 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.<ref name="friends">Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Ending. "'''Marine the Raccoon''': Sonic... Tails... / [...] / Th... thanks, guys. You're the best mates ever."</ref> Though she cried at Sonic's departure, she vowed to meet him and Tails again no matter the boundaries.
+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.<ref name="friends">[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (September 14, 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence. "'''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': Sonic... Tails... / [...] / '''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': Th... thanks, guys. You're the best mates ever."</ref> Though she cried at Sonic's departure, she vowed to meet him and Tails again no matter the boundaries.
-===Shahra===
+===Shahra ===
-[[File:Screenshot 20171108-154403.png|left|thumb|200px|Sonic and Shahra as they part ways.]]
+[[File:Screenshot 20171108-154403.png|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Shahra]] as they part ways, from ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''.]]
+{{Quote left|I'll have you smiling by the end of this. And that's not me ordering you as your master. That's a promise from me to you.|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''|file = Sonicshahra.ogg}}
 When Sonic first met [[Shahra]], she asked for his help so that he could save [[World of the Arabian Nights|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 [[Shahra's Ring|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 [[Wikipedia:Pinky swear|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 build 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.
+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 you truly think is 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.
+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===
-{{Quote left|If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of.|[[Darkspine Sonic]], ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''}}
+{{Quote left|If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of.|[[Darkspine Sonic]], ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''|file = QuotDarkspineSonic.ogg}}
 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.
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 ===Knights of the Round Table===
-When Sonic and the [[Knights of the Round Table]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|first met]], they started off as enemies, as the formers where 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 and the [[Knights of the Round Table]] [[Sonic and the Black Knight|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 the Hedgehog|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 the Echidna|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 their was more to being a knight then serving a king.
+[[Sir Gawain]] (the alternate reality doppelgänger of [[Knuckles the Echidna|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.
-[[File:Sonaze picture.png|thumb|Sonic saving Percival.]]
+[[File:Sonaze picture.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic saving [[Sir Percival]], from ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''.]]
 Initially, [[Sir Percival]] (the alternate reality doppelgänger of [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]) was another adversary of Sonic. However, it was not until Sonic came after [[Laevatein|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===
+=== Chip===
-[[File:Exbg bgm 003.png|thumb|200px|Sonic and his good friend, Chip.]]
+[[File:SonicChipBirthday.jpg|thumb|225px|Sonic and [[Chip]] in [[Apotos]], from [[Sonic Channel]].]]
-{{Quote left|I'll never forget you. I'll be here by you, always. A part of the [[earth]] you tread.|Light Gaia, ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''.}}
+{{Quote left|Do I need a reason to want to help out a friend?|[[Sonic the Werehog]], ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''|file = Werehogchipfriend.ogg}}
-[[Chip]] (also known as '''Light Gaia''') is a dear and good friend to Sonic. When Chip first saw Sonic, he was afraid of his Werehog form, but he soon realized he was a good guy. When Sonic then told Chip that he would help him recover his memories, Chip quickly took a liking to Sonic and thanked him wholeheartedly. In addition, Chip subconsciously felt kindness in Sonic and wanted him to help him.
+[[Chip]] is a dear and good friend to Sonic. When they first met, the creature was afraid of the hedgehog's [[Sonic the Werehog|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. Chip also enjoyed participating in friendly competitions with Sonic, like when they fought for the last dumpling in [[Chun-nan]]. However, Chip was sometimes a nuisance to Sonic due to his naive 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.
+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 Sonic to get involved in his conflict with [[Dark Gaia]] and he tried to leave. However, Sonic persuaded him to help him anyway, and Chip thanked him. During his battle with Dark Gaia, Chip 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, Chip gave him 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.
+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.
-===Jet the Hawk===
+===Wisps===
-[[File:Sonic against Jet.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Sonic and his Extreme Gear rival Jet.]]
+[[File:Sonic Channel 2021 09.png|thumb|225px|left|Sonic playing with [[Wisp]]s 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 [[Sonic Colors|incident]] in [[Egg Planet Park]], where his first action upon seeing [[Yacker]] and a [[Cyan Wisp]] being hunted by [[Doctor Eggman|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 Power]]s. The first Wisp Sonic personally befriended in particular was Yacker,<ref name="SonicXWisps2">{{Cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210910_002646/ |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=9 October 2021 |title=ソニック ＆ ウィスプ キャラクター紹介 |work=ソニック ＆ ウィスプ キャラクター紹介 |accessdate=September 12, 2021 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910070110/https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/coverstory/20210910_002646/ |archivedate=September 10, 2021}}</ref> 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]].
-{{Quote left|Even without wings, I can still fly! ...right?|Sonic, ''[[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. In their first meeting, Sonic lost to Jet in an [[Extreme Gear]] chase, but rather than being upset, Sonic eagerly recognized him as a worthy new rival.
+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 [[Miles Electric|translator]], they can always communicate with each other with their hearts, giving them a very good heart-to-heart relationship.<ref name="SonicXWisps2" />
-Early on, Sonic's rivalry with Jet was rather one-sided, and Jet would often anger Sonic 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, Sonic settled his own dispute with Jet 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 Jet, taking his insults and rash determination to beat him in stride. Nevertheless, their rivalry remains as strong as ever, and Sonic will gladly, if given the right opportunity, race him for fun. However, even when determined to beat Jet, Sonic does not wish to have any unfair advantages, and will give Jet 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.
 ===The Deadly Six===
-[[File:SLWart1.jpg|thumb|200px|Sonic and the Deadly Six.]]
+[[File:SLWart1.jpg|thumb|225px|Sonic and the [[Deadly Six]], from ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]]
-{{Quote left|When I get my hands on you guys...|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''}}
+{{Quote left|Oh, man, when I get my hands on you guys...|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''}}
-The [[Deadly Six]] are some of the worst 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.
+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 [[Roboticization|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.
+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 [[roboticization|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 [[replica]]) 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.
+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.
 ===Classic Sonic===
-[[File:ClassicModernSonic.png|thumb|200px|Sonic fist bumping Classic Sonic.]]
+[[File:ClassicModernSonic.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic fist bumping with Classic Sonic, from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
-{{Quote left|I can't believe there's TWO of me.|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' (Console/[[PC]])}}
+{{Quote left|Hey Sonic! Enjoy your future! It's gonna be great!|Sonic the Hedgehog, [[Sonic Generations|''Sonic Generations'' (console/PC)]]}}
-Sonic is shown to be on very good terms with [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Classic Sonic's world)|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.
+Sonic is shown to be on very good terms with 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===
-[[File:Screenshot 20171110-194038.png|left|thumb|200px|Sonic against Infinite.]]
+[[File:Screenshot 20171110-194038.png|thumb|225px|Sonic against [[Infinite]], from ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.]]
-{{Quote left|[[Infinite|Your]] mask can't hide how sad and lonely you are! That [[Phantom Ruby]] Virtual Reality of yours is the real illusion!|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.}}
+{{Quote left|[[Infinite|Your]] mask can't hide how sad and lonely you are! That [[Phantom Ruby]] Virtual Reality of yours is the real illusion!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Forces]]''|file = QuotSonic&Infinite1.ogg}}
-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.<ref>Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. "'''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!"</ref> He also expressed some annoyance at the latter's reference to him as a "sewer rat."<ref>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!"</ref> Although he managed to do much better against the enigmatic warrior than before, he still ultimately lost the battle due to Infinite's powers. Ultimately, he alongside the Avatar managed to defeat Infinite for good at [[Eggman Empire Fortress]], with him also telling Infinite that the reason he lost was because he and his replicas lacked heart, soul, and the bonds of friendship.<ref>Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/Level: Eggman Empire Fortress: Vs. Infinite. "'''Sonic:''' Wrong, loser! The things that can't be defeated are heart, soul, and the bonds of friendship. 3 things you and your [[Replica|Counterfeit Cronies]] lack!"</ref>
+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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Mystic Jungle]]: [[Infinite (boss)#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!"</ref> He also expressed some annoyance at the latter's reference to him as a "sewer rat."<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Mystic Jungle]]: [[Infinite (boss)#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!"</ref>
-===Avatar===
+===Avatar ===
-[[File:SF LAUNCH27.png|thumb|200px|Sonic and the Avatar fist bumping.]]
+[[File:SF LAUNCH27.png|thumb|left|225px|Sonic and the [[Avatar]] fist bumping, from ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.]]
-{{quote left|Here goes, partner! When we join forces, the sky's the limit!|Sonic, ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.}}
+{{quote left|Here goes, partner! When we join forces, the sky's the limit!|Sonic the Hedgehog, ''[[Sonic Forces]]''|file = QuotSonic&Avatar.ogg}}
-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.<ref>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!"</ref> 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.<ref>Sonic Team (November 7, 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Level/Area: 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!"</ref>
+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.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Infinite (boss)|Vs. Infinite]]. "'''Sonic''': Hey don't be scared. This is your moment to shine. / [...] / '''Sonic''': Keep going. Don't let your fear own you!"</ref> 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.<ref>[[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!"</ref>
 ===Friends/allies===
+*[[Ali Baba]]
-*[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] (best friend and sidekick, close as brothers)
-*[[Knuckles the Echidna]] (best friend and rival)
+*[[Amy Rose]] (close friend)
+*[[Ariem]]
-*[[Amy Rose]] (good friend)
+*[[Avatar]]
+*[[Barry the Quokka]]
+*[[Belle the Tinkerer]]
 *[[Big the Cat]]
-*[[Cream the Rabbit]]
+*[[Blacksmith]]
+*[[Blaze the Cat]] (close friend)
+*[[Caliburn]]
+*[[Chaos]]
 *[[Cheese]]
+*[[Chip]] (good friend)
-*[[Omochao]]
+*[[Chocola]]
-*[[Shadow the Hedgehog]] (ally and arch-rival)
-*[[Rouge the Bat]]
-*[[E-123 Omega]]
-*[[Vector the Crocodile]]
-*[[Espio the Chameleon]]
-*[[Charmy Bee]]
-*[[Mighty the Armadillo]]
-*[[Ray the Flying Squirrel]]
-*[[Bean the Dynamite]]<ref name="STF Story">(June 1996) "[https://www.docdroid.net/ay0YClT/gamest-173-sonic-the-fighters.pdf Sonic the Fighters]" (in Japanese). ''[[Wikipedia:Gamest|Gamest]]'' No. 173, pg. 40. Retrieved 15 July 2018.</ref>
-*[[Bark the Polar Bear]]<ref name="STF Story" />
-*[[Tikal]]
-*[[Lumina Flowlight]]
-*[[Blaze the Cat]] (close friend)
 *[[Coconut Crew]]
 **[[Colonel]]
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 **[[Setter]]
 **[[Tabby]]
-*[[Norman]]
+*[[Conductor]]
-*[[Gardon]]
+*[[Conductor's wife]]
-*[[Marine the Raccoon]]
+* [[Cream the Rabbit]]
-*[[Silver the Hedgehog]]
+*[[Dodon Pa]]
-*[[E-102 Gamma]]
+*[[E-123 Omega]]
+*[[Elder Scruffy]]
 *[[Emerl]]
-*[[Vanilla the Rabbit]]
+*[[Gala the Hound]]
+*[[Gardon]]
-*[[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]]
-**The [[Commander]]
+* [[Gemerl]]
+*[[Guardian Units of Nations]]
-**[[GUN Official]]
-*The [[President]]
+**[[Commander]]
-*[[Princess Elise]]
+*[[Honey the Cat]]
-*[[Shahra]]
+*[[Illumina]]
-*[[Ali Baba]]
-*[[Sinbad the Sailor]]
 *[[King Shahryar]]
 *[[King Solomon]]
-*[[Caliburn]]
+*[[Kip the Capybara]]
-*[[Merlina]]
 *[[Knights of the Round Table]]
+**[[Sir Gawain]]
+**[[Sir Galahad]]
+**[[Sir Lamorak]]
+**[[Sir Lancelot]]
+**[[Sir Percival]]
+*[[Knuckles the Echidna]] (best friend and rival)
+*[[The Kraken's crew]]
+**[[Batten Rouge]]
+**[[Black Rose]]
+**[[Catfish]]
+**[[Froggy (No Place)|Froggy]]
+**[[Knuckles the Dread]]
+**[[Rusty Rose]]
+**[[Sails Tails]]
+*[[Lumina Flowlight]]
+* [[Marine the Raccoon]]
+*[[Merlina the Wizard]]
+*[[Mighty the Armadillo]]
+*[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] (best friend and sidekick, close as brothers)
+* [[Motobud]]
 *[[Nimue]]
-*[[Blacksmith]]
+*[[Norman]]
-*[[Shade the Echidna]]
+*[[Omochao]]
+*[[Princess Elise the Third]]
 *[[Professor Pickle]]
-*[[Chip]] (good friend)
 *[[Professor Pickle's Assistant]]
+*[[Ray the Flying Squirrel]]
+*[[Resistance]]
+*[[Resistance (New Yoke City)]]
+**[[Denizen 1998]]
+**[[Froggy (New Yoke City)|Froggy]]
+**[[Rebel Rouge]]
+**[[Renegade Knucks]]
+**[[Squad Commander Red]]
+*[[Restoration]]
+**[[Chief Mechanic]]
+**[[Lanolin the Sheep]]
+**[[Jewel the Beetle]]
+*[[Rouge the Bat]]
+*[[Salamander]]
+*[[Scrapnik]]s
+*[[Scavengers]]
+**[[Birdie (Boscage Maze)]]
+**[[Froggy (Boscage Maze)|Froggy]]
+**[[Gnarly Knuckles]]
+**[[Hangry Cat]]
+**[[Mangey Tails]]
+**[[Prim Rouge]]
+**[[Thorn Rose]]
+*[[Shahra]]
+*[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]
+*[[Silver the Hedgehog]]
+*[[Sinbad the Sailor]]
+*[[Sticks the Badger]]
+*[[Sonic Fan Club]]
+*[[Tails Nine]]
+*[[Team Chaotix]]
+**[[Charmy Bee]]
+**[[Espio the Chameleon]]
+**[[Vector the Crocodile]]
+*[[Tangle the Lemur]]
+*[[Trip the Sungazer]]
+* [[Tikal]]
+*[[United Federation]]
+**[[President]]
+* [[Vanilla the Rabbit]]
+*[[Whisper the Wolf]]
 *[[Wisp]]s
+**[[Jade]]
+**[[Mother Wisp]]
 **[[Yacker]]
+**[[Maggie]]
-*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Classic Sonic's world)|Classic Sonic]]
-*[[Miles "Tails" Prower (Classic Sonic's world)|Classic Tails]]
-*[[Avatar]] (partner)
-*[[Dodon Pa]]
-===Rivals===
+===Neutral===
+*[[Babylon Rogues]]
-*[[Shadow the Hedgehog]] (arch-rival)
-*[[Knuckles the Echidna]] (friendly rival)
+**[[Jet the Hawk]]
-*[[Silver the Hedgehog]]
+**[[Storm the Albatross]]
-*[[Jet the Hawk]] (in speed)
+**[[Wave the Swallow]]
-*[[Metal Sonic]]
+*[[Brady]]
-*[[Johnny]]
+*[[Bunny Bones]]
+*[[E-102 Gamma]]
-*[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Mario Mario] (friendly rival)
+*[[Herschel]]
+*[[Jack]]
+*[[Noah]]
+*[[Rowdy]]
+*[[Sage]]
+*[[Stormbeard]]
+*[[Void]]
 ===Enemies===
-*[[Eggman Empire]]
+*[[Alpha Grim Amy]]
+*[[Alpha Grim Birdie]]
-**[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] (arch-enemy)
+*[[Alpha Grim Knuckles]]
-**[[Orbot]]
-**[[Cubot]]
+*[[Alpha Grim Rouge]]
+*[[Alpha Grim Sonic]]
-**[[Metal Sonic]] (robotic doppelgänger and second arch-enemy)
-*[[Fang the Sniper]]
+*[[Artificial Chaos]]
+*[[Babylon Guardian]]
 *[[Biolizard]]
+* [[Black Arms]]
-*[[Doctor Eggman Nega|Dr. Eggman Nega]]
+**[[Black Doom]]
+*[[Black Dragon]]
 *[[Captain Whisker]]
+*[[Chaos Council]]
+**[[Doctor Babble|Dr. Babble]]
+**[[Doctor Deep|Dr. Deep]]
+** [[Doctor Don't|Dr. Don't]]
+**[[Doctor Done-It|Dr. Done-It]]
+**[[Mister Doctor Eggman|Mr. Dr. Eggman]]
+*[[Chaos Sonic]]
+*[[Dark Gaia]]
+*[[Dark Gaia's Minions]]
+*[[Deadly Six]]
+**[[Master Zik]]
+**[[Zavok]]
+**[[Zazz]]
+**[[Zeena]]
+**[[Zomom]]
+** [[Zor]]
+*[[Doctor Starline|Dr. Starline]]
+*[[Eggman Empire]]
+**[[Badnik]]s
+***[[Amy Doll]]
+***[[Eggman Doll]]
+***[[Master Robots]]
+***[[Mecha Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)]]
+***[[Metal Amy]]
+***[[Metal Knuckles]]
+***[[Metal Tails]]
+***[[Metal Trip]]
+***[[Metal Sonic]]
+***[[Mecha Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) (8-bit)|Silver Sonic]]
+**[[Tails Doll]]
+**[[Chaos Gamma]]
+**[[Cubot]]
+**[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] (arch-nemesis)
+**[[Eggman Army]]
+***[[Infinite]]
+***[[Phantom Copy|Phantom Copies]]
+**[[Orbot]]
+*[[Eggman Nega]]
+*[[The End]]
+*[[Erazor Djinn]]
+*[[Fang's Gang]]
+**[[Bark the Polar Bear]]
+**[[Bean the Dynamite]]
+**[[Fang the Hunter]]
+*[[Fox Bullies]]
+*[[Grim Big]]
+*[[Grim Troopers]]
+*[[Hyudoro]]
+*[[Ifrit]]
 *[[Johnny]]
+*[[King Arthur]]
+*[[Kitsunami the Fennec]]
+*[[Maginaryworld monster]]
+*[[Mephiles the Dark]]
+*[[Prismatic Titan]]
 *[[Mini & Mum]]
-*[[Black Arms]]
+*[[Mirage Express]]
-**[[Black Doom]]
+*[[Rough the Skunk]]
-*[[Ifrit]]
-*[[Babylon Guardian]]
 *[[SCR-HD]]
-*[[Erazor Djinn]]
+*[[Solaris]]
-*[[Nocturnus Clan]]
+*[[Tumble the Skunk]]
-**[[Imperator Ix]]
+*[[Surge the Tenrec]]
-*[[Overmind]]
-*[[Thelxe]]
-*[[Dark Gaia]]
-*[[Uh]]
 *[[Su]]
-*[[King Arthur]]
-*[[Doctor Eggman (Classic Sonic's world)|Classic Eggman]]
 *[[Time Eater]]
-*The [[Deadly Six]]
+*[[Uh]]
-*[[Infinite]]
+*[[Witchcart]]
+*[[Witchcarters]]
+**[[Bearanger]]
+**[[Carrotia]]
+**[[Hocke-Wulf]]
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