Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary

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Sonic Everywhere!

— Slogan^[1]

The Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary was a celebration throughout 2021 and 2022 of thirty years since the start of the Sonic the Hedgehog series with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991. It was preceded by the twenty-fifth anniversary in 2016.

In July 2020, it was revealed that the celebration would include new games, digital content, events, major announcements, and a tailored licensing program.^[2] In September, the logo for the celebration and merchandise was revealed.^[3]

On 25 May 2021, it was announced that news regarding the anniversary would be revealed on the 27th via the first Sonic Central video presentation. The announcement was accompanied by a promotional video titled "Unstoppable".^[4] Takashi Iizuka would later announce that from 2021 and into 2022, there will be a rush of new titles and collaborations in line with the celebration of the series' thirtieth year. It will follow the slogan "Sonic Everywhere" advocated by Sonic Studio, and the team behind the Sonic series will be working towards a future where Sonic will always be present and there will not be a day where the world does not see Sonic.^[1]

Celebration Content[]

Sonic games[]

Sonic Dash (Pirate Sonic and Captain Shadow event)
Sonic Forces: Speed Battle (Super Sonic event)
Sega Streaming Theater Sonic Edition
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Sonic Racing (Classic Sonic and Green Hill Zone event)
Sonic Origins
Sonic Frontiers (as untitled 2022 game)

Game collaborations[]

SSBU Sonic spirit event promo — The *Happy 30th Anniversary, Sonic!* promotional image used for *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*.

Chain Chronicle collaboration
Fist of the North Star LEGENDS ReVIVE collaboration
Lost Judgment - Sonic the Fighters arcade game
Minecraft Sonic the Hedgehog DLC
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game - Sonic mascot avatar costume
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis birthday event^[5]
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 collaboration
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania - Playable Classic Sonic and Tails
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit board event
Two Point Hospital - Sonic Pack DLC
Cookie Run: Kingdom collaboration
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout - Knuckles costume
Monster Hunter Rise collaboration

Merchandise[]

Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia
Pop! vinyl figures by Funko
Toys by Jakks Pacific, Just Toys International, Lego, and Electric Toys
Jewelry collection by King Ice
Apparel and accessories by Graph Gaming and Stray Rats
Collectible enamel pins by FiGPiN Inc. and Zen Monkey Studios
Energy drinks by G Fuel
Posters by Pyramid America and Moor-Art Gallery
Plush toys by Tomy^[6]
Home products by Character World^[7]
Cake decorations by Finsbury Food^[7]
Personal care products by Corsair^[7]
Wristwatch by Seiko^[8]
Apparel and collectibles by Numskull Designs
Statue by First 4 Figures

Comics[]

Animation[]

Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps

Miscellaneous[]

Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Symphony
- Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony (Live)
Vocal versions of the theme for Green Hill Zone by Dreams Come True
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Sonic Balloon
Steve Aoki x Sonic Concert^[9]

Trivia[]

WikipediaSonic — Wikipedia's *Sonic the Hedgehog* series article as today's featured article.

In the 30th anniversary trailer, "Unstoppable", about one minute and six seconds into it, one of the squares near the center and partially hidden by the logo can be seen depicting a clip of the animation "Amy Rejects Sonic" by Sasso Studios, an animation that Jim Sass uploaded to YouTube on February 15, 2020.
The Sonic the Hedgehog article was the featured article of the day on Wikipedia on June 23, 2021 to celebrate the franchise's anniversary.

Videos[]

References[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 稲元徹也 (July 22, 2021). ソニック30周年記念，飯塚隆プロデューサーにインタビュー。"Sonic Everywhere"――常にソニックが存在する未来を目指して (Japanese). 4Gamer. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved on July 23, 2021.
↑ Ivan, Tom (September 7, 2020). Sonic to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘new games and major announcements’ in 2021. Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved on September 29, 2020.
↑ SICKR (September 14, 2020). SEGA reveals Sonic 30th anniversary logo and new merchandise. My Nintendo News. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved on September 29, 2020.
↑ Bailey, Kat (May 25, 2021). Sonic Central Stream Will Reveal New Projects For the Blue Hedgehog. IGN. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021.
↑ SONIC'S BIRTHDAY 2021. Sega. Retrieved on June 26, 2021.
↑ Zahn, James (March 9, 2021). TOMY Brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Its Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Plush Collection. The Toy Book. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved on March 11, 2021.
↑ ^7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 LOTS OF NEWS BY SONIC THE HEDGEHOG!. Licensing Magazine (March 11, 2021). Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved on April 25, 2021.
↑ Tuff, Adam . SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COLLABORATION WITH SEIKO TO RELEASE HIGH-END WRISTWATCH. Sonic Stadium. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021.
↑ Pestana, Pedro (November 25, 2021). Steve Aoki marca concerto virtual dedicado a Sonic (Portuguese). IGN Portugal. Retrieved on November 30, 2021.

External links[]

Official website (English)
Official website (Japanese)

Sonic the Hedgehog in other media

Printed media	Manga	Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic (1991) · Sonic the Hedgehog (The Adventures of SONIC the Hedgehog (1992—1994) · Dash & Spin Super Fast Sonic (2003—2005) · Dengeki Nintendo DS (Sonic World Adventure (2008), Sonic and the Black Knight (2009), Sonic Chronicles (2009), Sonic Colors (2010), Sonic Generations (2011) · Sonic Superstars Start Book (2023) · The Jet Black Hedgehog: Shadow the Hedgehog (2024)
	Comic books	Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic) (1991) · Archie Comics (Issue ¼ (1992), Sonic the Hedgehog (miniseries) (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series) (1993—2017)) · Sonic the Comic (1993—2002) · Sonic Sunday Strips (1993—1995) · Sonic Adventures (1994) · Archie Comics (Princess Sally (1995), Tails (1995), Knuckles (1996), Sonic Quest (1996), Knuckles the Echidna (1997—1999), Sonic X (2005—2008), Sonic Universe (2008—2017), Sonic Boom (2014—2015)) · Sonic Comic (2016) · IDW Publishing (Sonic the Hedgehog (2018-present), Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper (2019), Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome (2021-2022), Sonic the Hedgehog: Scrapnik Island (2022-2023), Sonic the Hedgehog: Fang the Hunter (2024)) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Adventures of Sonic & Donut Lord (2020) · Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill (2022)
	Novels and picture books	Stay Sonic (1993) · Virgin Books (Sonic the Hedgehog in Robotnik's Laboratory (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in the Fourth Dimension (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog and the Silicon Warriors (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog in Castle Robotnik (1994) · Pense Bem: Uma Aventura Científica com Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Troll Associates (Sonic the Hedgehog (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Revenge (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Fortress of Fear (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Friend or Foe? (1995), Sonic & Knuckles (1995), Sonic X-Treme (1997) · Ladybird (Sonic the Hedgehog Colouring Poster Book (1994), Sonic the Story (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: Robotnik's Oil (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog: The Invisible Robotnik (1994) · Watermill Press (Sonic the Hedgehog (1995) · Golden Books (Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic's Shoes Blues (1993), Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Secret Admirer (1994), Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Up Against the Wall (1995), Sonic the Hedgehog: Double Trouble (1996) · Sonic X (2005—2007) (Meteor Shower Messenger (2005), Spaceship Blue Typhoon (2005), Battle at Ice Palace (2006), Aqua Planet (2006), Dr. Eggman Goes to War (2006), Desperately Seeking Sonic (2007) · Where's Sonic? A Search-and-Find Adventure (2012) · Sonic Boom (2015—2016) (Le partenaire ideal (2015), La machine à gaffes (2015), Pas de chance, Knuckles ! (2015), L'épouvantable Todd (2016), Sonic Superstar (2016), Une étrange météorite (2016)) · Sonic and the Tales of Deception (2018) · Sonic and the Tales of Terror (2018) · Meet Sonic! (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Movie Novelization (2020) · Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization (2022) · Sonic Prime (2023-2024) (Bienvenue à Néo Yoke City ! (2023), Le prisme du paradoxe (2023), La loi de la jungle (2024), L'arbre qui cache la forêt (2024))
	Strategy guides	BradyGames (Sonic Riders: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2006), Sonic Colors: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2010), Sonic Generations: BradyGames Official Strategy Guide (2011) · Prima Games (Sonic Adventure: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (1999), Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2001), Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2003), Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2003), Sonic Heroes: Prima's Official Strategy Guide (2004), Shadow the Hedgehog: Prima Official Game Guide (2005), Sonic the Hedgehog: Official Game Guide (2006), Sonic and the Secret Rings: Prima Official Game Guide (2007), Sonic Unleashed: Prima Official Game Guide (2008), Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood: Prima Official Game Guide (2008) · Sonic Adventure 2 Perfect Guide (2001) · Sonic Advance & Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Official Perfect Guide (2002) · Sonic Advance 2 Official Guidebook (2003) · Shadow the Hedgehog Strongest Strategy Guide (2005) · Softbank (Sonic R Official Guide (1997), Sonic Adventure: Navigation Guide (1999), Sonic Adventure 2 Hero/Dark Manual (2001)
	Other	Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Knitting Patterns (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Fantail) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (1993—1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Ladybird) (1, 2, 3, 4) (1994—1995) · Joke Book (1994) · Sonic Extra (199X) · Where's Sonic? (1994) · Where's Sonic Now? (1996) · Puzzle Book 1 (1994) · Puzzle Book 2 (1994) · The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook (1993, 1994) · Sonic the Hedgehog Book (1992) · Sonic the Hedgehog Paint 'n' Marker Book (1993) · Look and Find Sonic the Hedgehog (1995) · Sonic the Hedgehog (Play-a-Sound) (1995) · How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog & the Gang (1998) · The History of Sonic the Hedgehog (2012) · Sonic the Hedgehog Super Interactive Annual 2014 (2013) · Run, Sonic, Run! (2013) · Sonic the Hedgehog Joke Book (2014) · Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Mania! (2014) · Totally Sonic (2014) · Sonic: His Amazing History! (2016) · The Secrets of Sonic the Hedgehog (2016) · Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide (2016) · Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary Art Book (2017) · Welcome to the World of Sonic (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Mad Libs (2018) · Race Against Chaos Sticker Activity Book (2018) · Sonic the Hedgehog Art & Design Book (2019) · Sonic & Friends Sticker Activity Book (2019) · Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia (2021) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Coloring Book (2022) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Color by Sticker Book (2022) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Adult Coloring Book (2022) · Sonic Prime Sticker Album (2023) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Cookbook (2023) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The IDW Comic Art Collection (2023) · The Ultimate Sonic Prime Coloring Book (2023) · Sonic Prime Sticker & Activity Book (2024) · Sonic - Maxi-colo (2024)
Television and film	Animated shows	Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) · Sonic the Hedgehog (1993—1994) · Sonic Underground (1999) · Sonic X (2003—2005) · Sonic Boom (2014—2017) · Sonic Prime (2022-2024)
	Shorts	Sonic the Animation (1997) · Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008) · Sonic Mania Adventures (2018) · Papercraft Mania Adventures (2019) · Team Sonic Racing Overdrive (2019) · Chao In Space (2019) · Around the World in 80 Seconds (2020) · An Eggman Carol (2020) · Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021) · Sonic Drone Home (2022) · Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence (2022) · Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble (2023) · Ghost Tale (2023) · Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings (2024) · Chao Tales (2024)
	Live Action	Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) · Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) · Knuckles (2024) · Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
	Other	Sonic - Super Hedgehog (1994) · Sonic Christmas Blast (1996) · Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) · Let's Meet Sonic (2019) · Sonic English Challenge (2024)
	Cancelled projects	Super Sonic Sisters · Sonic: The Movie · Sonic the Hedgehog: Wonders of the World · Sonic Armageddon
Internet streams		Sonic Official (2016-present) · Sonic Station Live! (2020-present) · Sonic Central (2021-present) · TailsTube (2022-present) · Sonic & Friends (2023-present)
Events		Anniversaries (10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th) · Conventions (Sonic Boom, Sonic Party 2002 Summer Festival, Sonic Party 2003 Summer Festival, Summer of Sonic) · Fast. Friends. Forever. · Fearless: Year of Shadow · Franchise timeline · Ken Penders' legal cases · Project Sonic · Sonic 2020 · Sonic Generations of Skate · Sonic in Sydney · Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Symphony · Steve Aoki x Sonic Concert · Sonic Symphony World Tour · Sonic Official Fan Meeting Tour
Miscellaneous		Alton Towers (Spinball Whizzer) · Cameo appearances and references · Cookie Crisp · Frosties · Guinness World Records · Honey Nut Cheerios · iTunes · Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Sonic Balloon · Sanic · Sega Republic (Sonic Hopper, Spin Gear) · Sega Sonic Railway · Sonic Bible · Sonic Bowl · Toyland Tours

[4Gamer-1] 1.0 ^1.1 稲元徹也 (July 22, 2021). ソニック30周年記念，飯塚隆プロデューサーにインタビュー。"Sonic Everywhere"――常にソニックが存在する未来を目指して (Japanese). 4Gamer. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved on July 23, 2021.

[2] Ivan, Tom (September 7, 2020). Sonic to celebrate 30th anniversary with ‘new games and major announcements’ in 2021. Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved on September 29, 2020.

[3] SICKR (September 14, 2020). SEGA reveals Sonic 30th anniversary logo and new merchandise. My Nintendo News. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved on September 29, 2020.

[4] Bailey, Kat (May 25, 2021). Sonic Central Stream Will Reveal New Projects For the Blue Hedgehog. IGN. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021.

[5] SONIC'S BIRTHDAY 2021. Sega. Retrieved on June 26, 2021.

[6] Zahn, James (March 9, 2021). TOMY Brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Its Club Mocchi- Mocchi- Plush Collection. The Toy Book. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved on March 11, 2021.

[Licensing_Mag_01-7] 7.0 ^7.1 ^7.2 LOTS OF NEWS BY SONIC THE HEDGEHOG!. Licensing Magazine (March 11, 2021). Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved on April 25, 2021.

[8] Tuff, Adam . SONIC THE HEDGEHOG COLLABORATION WITH SEIKO TO RELEASE HIGH-END WRISTWATCH. Sonic Stadium. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021.

[9] Pestana, Pedro (November 25, 2021). Steve Aoki marca concerto virtual dedicado a Sonic (Portuguese). IGN Portugal. Retrieved on November 30, 2021.

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