Sonic the Hedgehog (Game)

## 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 and renowned as a hero across the planet.

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

—Sonic, to Shadow.

## Appearance

*Voice Actor*: Roger Craig Smith (English), Jun'ichi Kanemaru (Japanese), Hassan Hamdan (Arabic), Josu Díaz (Basque), Not Known (Brazilian), Not Known (Cantonese), Roger Isasi (Catalan), Not Known (Chinese), Luka Starman (Croatian), Michal Michálek (Czech), Pelle Emil Hebsgaard (Danish), Jesper Kleynen (Dutch), Joonathan Kettunen (Finnish), Weebz Herrera (Filipino), Alexandre Gillet (French), Ignacio Castaño (Galician), Marc Stachel (German), Panagiotis Apostolopoulos (Greek), Eran Mor (Hebrew), Revant Bhatia (Hindi), Not Known (Hong Kong), Joó Gábor (Hungarian), Nugraha Sukma Ramadhan (Indonesian), Renato Novara (Italian), Sang-hyun Um (Korean), Aiman Afandi Mohd Nadzari (Malay), Qian Mo (Mandarin), Even Bergan (Norwegian), Ashkan Sadeghi (Persian), Maciej Kosmala (Polish), Gonçalo Carvalho (Portuguese), Mihai Dăscălescu (Romanian), Anton Savenkov (Russian), Not Known (Serbian), Ángel de Gracia (Spanish), Christian Hedlund (Swedish), Not Known (Tagalog), Non Sepho (Thai), Sercan Gidişoğlu (Turkish), Oleksandr Solodkyi (Ukrainian), Not Known (Valencian), Ngọc San (Vietnamese), Manolo Rey (Brazilian Portuguese), Not Known (Canadian French), Not Known (European Spanish), Not Known (European Portuguese), Fabien Gravillon (French Creole), Not Known (Latin American Spanish), Jorge Bringas (Latin Spanish), Not Known (Spain-Spanish), Lin Guo (Taiwanese Mandarin),
### Biography

Sonic is the world's fastest hedgehog, capable of running at supersonic speeds and the speed of sound (768 mph). 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. 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.

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.

A blue hedgehog with a penchant for high speed, Sonic is a free spirit with a love for adventure. 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 nothing can stop him. When faced with a serious situation, Sonic bears down on the task at hand, focused on the challenge. 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.

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. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic.

### 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: 100 cm (3' 3")
* Weight: 35 kg (77 lb.)

## 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*". Going wherever the flow takes him, 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, never thinking twice about what other people say or think.

Owning to his love of freedom, he is also a very independent guy who is willing to live and die by his own rules. Born to run and loving to cover as much ground as possible, Sonic enjoys nothing more than adventure and traveling around the world. This is because he believes life should be exciting. In fact, the ways of his heart are much like the Sun; the hedgehog runs and rests, while the Sun rises and sets.

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. 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, the hedgehog 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 does enjoy a few indoor activities, such as reading, especially on rainy days.

Some books he reads include the *Arabian Nights* and *King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table*. Needless to say, though, his primary passion is speed, and as such, he likes anything fast; if there is anything he prefers to take slow, it is a vacation. Sonic's demeanor is normally easygoing, calm, and carefree, no matter the crisis. However, he is generally impatient as he hates boredom, and can be impulsive and short-tempered.

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, to the point that he has acknowledged that his speed has gotten him in all kinds of conflicts. 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, being driven to fight injustice for the ideal of freedom rather than in the name of the law. He is similarly always looking for the truth. 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.

He similarly 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. Adding to his selflessness, the hedgehog believes people should ask what they can do for others rather than the other way around, 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.

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. 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 believe that he can do anything as long as he is brave enough.

Whenever he finds himself in a tough challenge, 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". 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 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.

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. Despite this, he can be 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 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; 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 and is not above trash-talking his opponents.

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 Jet's trash talking, Sonic usually maintains a good sense of sportsmanship, even in defeat.

Early on, Sonic showed no interest in competing in race. 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 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 "cause it's cool".

"*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, his calling card.
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. Similarly, he always does what he thinks is right and never second-guesses what he does, remaining steadfast to the end.

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. 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 - specially girls - 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. 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. Also, despite his teenagerhood, he can freely get on with children and adults alike.

He can likewise give valuable and comforting advice 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. As seen during the Wisp incident, Sonic appreciates scenic views, and was incensed to find out that Eggman was destroying Planet Wisp's beautiful and lush environment.

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 once said he loved locations like Grand Metropolis, despite these not having any vegetation at all.

Said to be "picky" about sound 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.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Team Sonic
	+ "Tails" (best friend and sidekick, close as brothers)
	+ Knuckles (best friend and rival)
* Team Rose
	+ Amy Rose (close friend)
	+ Cream
		- Cheese
	+ Big
* Team Might
	+ Sticks
	+ Ray
	+ Mighty
* Team Chaotix
	+ Espio
	+ Charmy
	+ Vector
* Resistance
	+ Tony Jones
	+ Kanto Gym Leaders
		- Brock Harrison
		- Misty Williams
		- Lt. Surge
		- Sabrina
		- Erika
		- Janine
		- Blaine
		- Gary Oak
	+ Kanto Elite Four
		- Lorelei
		- Bruno
		- Agatha
		- Lance
	+ Johto Gym Leaders
		- Falkner
		- Bugsy
		- Whitney
		- Morty
		- Chuck
		- Jasmine
		- Pryce
		- Clair
	+ Johto Elite Four
		- Will
		- Koga
		- Wallace
		- Karen
	+ Hoenn Gym Leaders
		- Norman
		- Roxanne
		- Brawly
		- Flannery
		- Wattson
		- Winona
		- Tate
		- Liza
		- Juan
	+ Battle Frontiers
		- Noland
		- Lucy
		- Anabel
		- Thorton
		- Darach
	+ Hoenn Elite Four
		- Sidney
		- Phoebe
		- Glacia
		- Drake
	+ Sinnoh Gym Leaders
		- Roark
		- Gardenia
		- Maylene
		- Crasher Wake
		- Fantina
		- Candice
		- Volkner
	+ Sinnoh Elite Four
		- Aaron
		- Bertha
		- Flint
		- Lucian
	+ Unova Gym Leaders
		- Cilan
		- Chili
		- Cress
		- Cheren
		- Burgh
		- Marlon
		- Elesa
		- Clay
		- Skyla
		- Brycen
		- Iris
		- Roxie
	+ Unova Elite Four
		- Shauntal
		- Marshal
		- Grimsley
		- Caitlin
	+ Kalos Gym Leaders
		- Viola
		- Grant
		- Korrina
		- Ramos
		- Clemont
		- Valerie
		- Wulfric
	+ Kalos Elite Four
		- Malva
		- Siebold
		- Wikstrom
		- Drasna
	+ Alola Gym Leaders
		- Ryuki
	+ Alola Elite Four
	+ Galar Gym Leaders
	+ Galar Elite Four
		- Steven Stone
		- Diantha
		- Alder
		- Cynthia
	+ Paldea Gym Leaders
	+ Paldea Elite Four
		- Rika
		- Poppy
		- Larry
		- Hassel

### Neutral

* Team Hooligans
	+ Nack
	+ Bean
	+ Bark
* Gamma
* Void
* N
* Babylon Rogues
	+ Jet
	+ Storm
	+ Wave

### Transformations

#### Super Sonic

*Main article:* *Super Sonic*
By harnessing the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, Sonic can transform into **Super Sonic**. While in this state, Sonic's natural talents are increased exponentially. He also possesses infinite speed and strength, gains the power of flight.

#### Dark Super Sonic

*Main article:* *Dark Super Sonic*
In one time, Sonic gains a dark transformation when being exposed to the negative energy of Chaos Emeralds or intense anger named **Dark Super Sonic**. In this state, while his strength and speed abilities are enhanced greatly, Sonic also develops a somewhat uncontrollable rage.

#### 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.

#### Nightmare Sonic

*Main article:* *Nightmare Sonic*
When Sonic accidentally inhaled a concentrated dose of Dark Gaia Energy, he unwillingly gained the ability to transform into **Nightmare Sonic the Werehog**, a mutated version of his original form. In this form, Sonic is granted increased strength, elastic arms and sharp claws. However, the corruptive influence of the energy initially caused him to become extremely violent and aggressive. However, he soon learned to exert control over himself in this form. When exposed to sunlight, he automatically reverts back to normal.

### 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.

Although well-versed in his own super speed, Sonic has trouble building up his speed in unfavorable environments, like in deep snows where it is hard to get traction or inside small rooms. Additionally, if pushed to run often for days on end with little to no sleep, Sonic's enhanced stamina can reach its limits.

Because of Sonic's giant internal ego, he often banters 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. 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.

## 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*