Sonic the Hedgehog

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**Sonic the Hedgehog**, is both a fictional character and protagonist of the *SKB's* *Sonic Pokémon* series created by Yuji Naka and Ken Sugimori. He is an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog, born with supersonic running speed.

Ever since stepping into the battle against iniquity, Sonic has been the champion of peace and is renowned all over the world for saving it countless times.

He is supposed to be very young and often recognized as being somewhat cocky, self-absorbed and ignorant, while still retaining strong sense of justice with a large heart, a friendly personality and an attitude like the wind.

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, Dr. Eggman, and his empire.

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 his speed. 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. Having spent years exploring the far corners of the planet to satisfy his endless lust for adventures, Sonic has since become the champion of peace after stepping into the battle against iniquity, having 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.

Well-known for his legendary 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, being loved by everyone just as Eggman is despised by all, and remaining the idol of many children from all over the world. However, he does not care about that at all and continues to run freely to this day.

"*Who, me? What you see is what you get! I'm just a guy with a need for speed that loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!*"

—Sonic, to Shadow.

## Appearance

*Voice Actor*: Roger Smith (English), Jun'ichi Kanemaru (Japanese), Fadwa Souleimane (Arabic), Not Known (Brazilian), Kiril Boyadzhiev (Bulgarian), Pasu Leung (Cantonese), Not Known (Chinese), Sander van der Poel (Dutch), Fourth Brillante Lee (Filipino), Not Known (Finnish), Alexandre Gillet (French), Not Known (German), Maurizio Merluzzo (Italian), Not Known (Hebrew), Not Known (Hungarian), Not Known (Finnish), Not Known (Korean), Not Known (Norwegian), Not Known (Poland), Not Known (Polish), Not Known (Portuguese), Not Known (Romanian), Not Known (Russian), Mateja Vukašinović (Serbian), Ángel de Gracia (Spanish), Eric Donell (Swedish), Harit Phumidit (Thai), Kyrylo Nikitenko (Ukrainian), Manolo Rey (Brazilian Portuguese), Not Known (Canadian French), Not Known (European Spanish), Not Known (European Portuguese), Not Known (Latin American Spanish), Dan Osorio (Latin Spanish), Not Known (Spain-Spanish), Lin Guo (Taiwanese Mandarin)

### Physical Appearance

Sonic is a slim mobian 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.

#### Past

In his younger years, Sonic was shorter and stubbier, had a round head and an equally round torso, and black eyes (although this trait has been portrayed inconsistently).

#### Present

In the present day, he has since grown taller and thinner, and developed green eyes.

* Hair Color: Blue
* Skin Color: Peach
* Eye Color: Green
* Age: 15
* Birthday: June 23
* Height: Not Known
* Weight: Not Known

## Personality

Sonic is said to be "like the wind," a drifter that is always on the move and is noted for being free-spirited and with an endless appetite for adventure, whose motto is "*Run daily whenever in the mood*". Described as a cool dude who goes wherever the flow takes him, he 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, never thinking twice about what other people say or think. As such, Sonic is not a "do-gooding" hero.

Owning to his love of freedom, Sonic is also a very independent guy who is mostly interested in doing his own thing, being willing to live and die by his own rules. Born to run, Sonic enjoys nothing more than adventure and traveling around the world. This is because he believes life should be exciting. He in particular loves interacting with the many cultures present on the planet, and enjoys tasting the regional cuisines, specially chili dogs; because to this, he likes to call himself a connoisseur.

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. Because of his need for freedom, Sonic loathes the idea of being constrained; 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 has stated that he enjoys some indoor activities, such as reading, especially on rainy days. Some of the books he reads most include the *Arabian Nights* and *King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table*. Needless to say, however, his primary passion is speed, and as such, he likes anything fast.

Sonic's demeanor is normally easygoing, calm, and carefree, no matter the crisis. However, he is generally impatient as he likes to get things done quickly, hates boredom, cannot hold still, and can possess a short temper. Because of his impulsive nature and since he is not detail-oriented due to a short attention span, Sonic can be reckless and quick to act before thinking, throwing himself into trouble without a second thought and regards for others' warnings.

Nevertheless, he is honest, fearless, and always keeps his promises. Sonic's personality is a juxtaposition of kindness and ferocity. He is extremely benevolent, driven by his own strong sense of justice and fair play, and firmly stands for truth and freedom. However, he is never the one to rest in the face of injustice or oppression, and he always protects and fights for the underdog.

He hates lies, unfairness, and evil in all its forms, exploding with anger when witnessing anything unjust and doing all he can to snuff it out, throwing his life on the line without hesitation. 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. When he finds himself in a pinch, he acts as though nothing can stop him. However, this keen and intense personality can make him seem reckless.

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. 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, even if it means getting himself into trouble or being despised by others. Sonic has a lot of self-confidence and courage, making him sassy, cocky, occasionally overconfident, and as quick-witted as he is fast-footed.

Sonic's 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 and that he can be unstoppable and takes great pride in his absolutely unbeatable speed and strength. 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. He also fancies himself as a bit of a ladies' man, but he does not like to be chased by girls. Possessing a narcissistic tongue and a notable attitude, Sonic 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.

Despite this, he can be more of a gentleman when he wants to and be modest with fancy titles. Additionally, while Sonic generally assumes he can deal with things on his own, 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.

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, Sonic 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 and is not above trash-talking his opponents. Nevertheless, early on, Sonic showed no interest in competing in races, and never used vehicles like motorbikes or cars, finding it redundant as he could go faster than either of them.

However, as of Dodon Pa's Grand Prix, he admitted that he had a lot of fun while driving the Speed Star for the first time and raced using cars to give his friends a chance at winning and to have some fun himself. In his own words, he uses racecars "'cuz it's cool". 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 the apparent death of Elise. Similarly, Sonic always does what he thinks is right and never second-guesses what he does, remaining steadfast to the end. Together, these qualities give Sonic 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.

While he enjoys his independence, Sonic is also extremely loyal to his friends and will risk his life for them without any due consideration. 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. He will likewise always accept help from his friends and show great trust in them.

Irreverent to authority, Sonic 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.

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. As his outward demeanor implies, Sonic is not book smart, but he is very street smart. Despite this, Sonic has proven himself to be much more insightful than he usually lets on, capable of seeing things through deception or that others would have overlooked.

Notably, he has been able to figure out the schemes of even the intelligent and manipulative Rouge. He can likewise give valuable and comforting advice that drastically changes the outlook of others, such as in the case of Elise, 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.

However, while Sonic is able to change those around him for the better, he himself has not really changed over the course of his adventures; he sticks firmly to his beliefs and does not let anything but himself define him.

Sonic loves beauty and nature and he stands as a protector of both aspects. As seen during the Wisp incident, he appreciates scenic views, and was incensed to find out that Eggman was polluting Planet Wisp's beautiful and lush environment. During the Solaris incident, Sonic was 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 the ocean.

Said to be "fuzzy" about music, Sonic has been shown to enjoy cool music, but seems to have a special interest in rock music. Furthermore, it was displayed during the Sol Emerald incident that Sonic also enjoys 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 Erazor Djinn during the World Ring incident, and to a lesser extent with his encounter with Infinite at the Mystic Jungle.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Team Sonic
	+ Tails the Fox (best friend and sidekick, close as brothers)
	+ Knuckles the Echidna (best friend and rival)
* Team Rose
	+ Amy Rose the Hedgehog (close friend)
	+ Big the Cat
	+ Cream the Rabbit
		- Cheese the Chao
* Omochao
* Team Chaotix
	+ Vector the Crocodile
	+ Espio the Chameleon
	+ Charmy the Bee
* Mighty the Armadillo
* Ray the Flying Squirrel
* Bean the Dynamite
* Bark the Polar Bear
* Lumina Flowlight
* E-102 Gamma
* Emerl
* Vanilla the Rabbit
* G.U.N.
	+ Commander Tower
	+ GUN Official
	+ Team Dark
		- Shadow the Hedgehog
		- Rouge the Bat
		- E-123 Omega
* President
* Princess Elise the Third
* Team Sol
	+ Blaze the Cat (close friend)
	+ Marine the Raccoon
	+ Silver the Hedgehog
* Shahra
* Ali Baba
* Sinbad the Sailor
* King Shahryar
* King Solomon
* Caliburn
* Merlina
* Knights of the Round Table
* Nimue
* Blacksmith
* Shade the Echidna
* Professor Pickle
* Chip (good friend)
* Professor Pickle's Assistant
* Wisps
	+ Yacker
* Avatar (partner)
* Dodon Pa
* Coconut Crew
	+ Colonel
	+ Daikun
	+ Kylok
	+ Muzy
	+ Setter
	+ Tabby
* Norman
* Gardon

### Rivals

* Shadow the Hedgehog
* Knuckles the Echidna (friendly rival)
* Silver the Hedgehog
* Jet the Hawk (in speed)
* Metal Sonic
* Johnny

### Enemies

* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman (primary arch-nemesis)
	+ Jack Robotnik (main arch-nemesis)
		- Orbot
		- Cubot
	+ Metal Sonic (robotic doppelgänger and secondary arch-nemesis)
* Fang the Sniper
* Bio Lizard
* Captain Whisker
* Johnny
* Mini & Mum
* Black Arms
	+ Black Doom
* Ifrit
* Babylon Guardian
* SCR-HD
* Erazor Djinn
* Dark Gaia
* Uh
* Su
* King Arthur
* Time Eater
* Dr. Eggman Nega
* The Deadly Six
* Infinite

### 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.

#### 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 state. 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

After unwillingly absorbing the corruptive energies of Dark Gaia, Sonic gained the power to turn into a werewolf-like form named **Nightmare Sonic the Werehog** at nighttime. 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 becoming fully corrupt like most others would, he does gain some minor feral behavior. He permanently lost this form when the energy that granted him his Werehog form was re-absorbed by Dark Gaia.

#### Color Powers

Main article: Color Power

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

Noted to not be the strongest swimmer, and sinks like a stone in water. This may be due to aquaphobia (Yuji Naka has suggested that in a certain circumstance, should he fall into water, he may be trapped with no one to get him out), though he does not demonstrate that fear very often. In some situations, 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 Bubbles.

It has been stated that if Sonic does not sleep for eight hours during the night, it will spoil his running. 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 banter and play around with his enemies. This often 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.

### Equipment

Though he does not prefer to use weapons (mainly dissing firearms), Sonic has wielded a number of tools during his adventures, albeit never permanently. During the Space Colony ARK incident, Sonic used 2G Hi-Speed Shoes, which were specifically made for grinding. 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. 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 sapient sacred sword with magical properties.

## External links

* Sonic the Hedgehog *Wikipedia*
* Sonic the Hedgehog *Heroes Wiki*
* Sonic the Hedgehog *IDW Sonic Hub*
* Sonic the Hedgehog *Mobius Encyclopaedia*
* Sonic the Hedgehog *Nintendo Wiki*
* Sonic the Hedgehog *‎‎‎The Sonic Wiki*