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:''For the universe, see [[Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)]]. For the smasher, see [[Smasher:Sonic]].'' | :''For the universe, see [[Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)]]. For the smasher, see [[Smasher:Sonic]].'' | ||
{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Sonic the Hedgehog | |name = Sonic the Hedgehog | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:Sonic.png|250px]] | ||
|caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Official artwork of Sonic from ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic | |caption = [[File:SonicSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Official artwork of Sonic from ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Forces}}''. | ||
|universe = {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} | |universe = {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} | ||
|firstgame = | |firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog|1991 video game}}'' (1991) | ||
|lastappearance = ''{{ | |lastappearance = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Sonic Dream Team}}'' (2023) | ||
|games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|console = Arcade (cameo)<br>Sega Genesis | |console = Arcade (cameo)<br>Sega Genesis | ||
|species = Hedgehog<!--Do not insert Mobian here. For non-canon Sonic continuities such as the Sonic Archie Comics and Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, yes, for the canon video games themselves, no.--> | |species = Hedgehog<!--Do not insert Mobian here. For non-canon Sonic continuities such as the Sonic Archie Comics and Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, yes, for the canon video games themselves, no.--> | ||
|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|homeworld = [[wikipedia:Kiritimati|Christmas Island]]<ref>{{Cite book|title=Страна Игр|edition=317|url=[https://retrocdn.net/images/6/64/Strana_Igr_RU_317.pdf ]|language=Russian|publisher=GameLand|pages=86|month=January|year=2011}}</ref> | |homeworld = [[wikipedia:Kiritimati|Christmas Island]]<ref>{{Cite book|title=Страна Игр|edition=317|url=[https://retrocdn.net/images/6/64/Strana_Igr_RU_317.pdf ]|language=Russian|publisher=GameLand|pages=86|month=January|year=2011}}</ref> | ||
|creator = Naoto Ōshima<ref name=Oshima/><ref>[https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/315731/Sonic_the_Hedgehogs_origin_story_according_to_the_devs_who_made_him.php ''Sonic the Hedgehog''<nowiki/>'s origin story, according to the devs who made him]</ref> | |creator = Naoto Ōshima<ref name=Oshima/><ref>[https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/315731/Sonic_the_Hedgehogs_origin_story_according_to_the_devs_who_made_him.php ''Sonic the Hedgehog''<nowiki/>'s origin story, according to the devs who made him]</ref> | ||
|artist = Naoto Ōshima<ref name=Oshima>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2017/07/04/sonic-mania-gets-some-lovely-new-artwork-from-naoto-ohshima/#20988c192a90 'Sonic Mania' Gets Some Lovely New Artwork From Naoto Ohshima]</ref> (Classic artwork)<br>Yuji Uekawa<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/4/17/15099400/how-sega-moved-sonic-from-2d-to-3d How Sega moved Sonic from 2D to 3D]</ref> (Modern artwork) | |artist = Naoto Ōshima<ref name=Oshima>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2017/07/04/sonic-mania-gets-some-lovely-new-artwork-from-naoto-ohshima/#20988c192a90 'Sonic Mania' Gets Some Lovely New Artwork From Naoto Ohshima]</ref> (Classic artwork)<br>Yuji Uekawa<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/4/17/15099400/how-sega-moved-sonic-from-2d-to-3d How Sega moved Sonic from 2D to 3D]</ref> (Modern artwork) | ||
|englishactor = {{s|wikipedia|Jason Griffith}} (''Brawl'')<br>{{s|wikipedia|Roger Craig Smith}} (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'') | |englishactor = {{s|wikipedia|Jason Griffith}} (''Brawl'')<br>{{s|wikipedia|Roger Craig Smith}} (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'') | ||
|japanactor = {{s|wikipedia|Jun'ichi Kanemaru}} | |japanactor = {{s|wikipedia|Jun'ichi Kanemaru}} | ||
|franceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Alexandre Gillet}} | |franceactor = {{s|wikipedia|Alexandre Gillet}} | ||
|germanactor = Marc Stachel | |germanactor = Marc Stachel | ||
|spainactor = Jonatán López | |spainactor = Jonatán López | ||
|italyactor = Renato Novara | |italyactor = Renato Novara | ||
|interwiki = wikipedia | |interwiki = wikipedia | ||
|interwikiname = Wikipedia | |interwikiname = Wikipedia | ||
|interwikipage = Sonic the Hedgehog (character) | |interwikipage = Sonic the Hedgehog (character) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sonic the Hedgehog''' ({{ja|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu}}, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'') is the titular character of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series and the mascot of [[Sega]]. After making a cameo in 1990’s ''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Mobile}}'',<ref>[http://didyouknowgaming.com/post/27783610171/sonic-the-hedgehog-rad-mobile-submitted-by-dr Did You Know? Sonic the Hedgehog in ''Rad Mobile'']</ref> Sonic debuted a few months later in [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|his eponymous game]]. In addition to succeeding {{s|wikipedia|Alex Kidd}} as Sega's mascot, Sonic was also the company's attempt at rivaling [[Nintendo]]'s mascot, [[Mario]], during the [[wikipedia:Fourth generation of video game consoles|fourth]] and early [[wikipedia:Sixth generation of video game consoles|sixth generations of video games]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715195921/http://uk.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/hist_sonic/ The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]</ref> | '''Sonic the Hedgehog''' ({{ja|ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Sonikku za Hejjihoggu}}, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'') is the titular character of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series and the mascot of [[Sega]]. After making a cameo in 1990’s ''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Mobile}}'',<ref>[http://didyouknowgaming.com/post/27783610171/sonic-the-hedgehog-rad-mobile-submitted-by-dr Did You Know? Sonic the Hedgehog in ''Rad Mobile'']</ref> Sonic debuted a few months later in [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|his eponymous game]]. In addition to succeeding {{s|wikipedia|Alex Kidd}} as Sega's mascot, Sonic was also the company's attempt at rivaling [[Nintendo]]'s mascot, [[Mario]], during the [[wikipedia:Fourth generation of video game consoles|fourth]] and early [[wikipedia:Sixth generation of video game consoles|sixth generations of video games]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715195921/http://uk.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/hist_sonic/ The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]</ref> | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
Even though Sega and Nintendo were hardware and software rivals at the time of the [[Nintendo GameCube]]'s release, Yuji Naka stated that Sonic was strongly considered to be playable in ''Melee'', but was ultimately not added due to time constraints.<ref>[[Media:YujiNakaInterview.jpg|Yuji Naka on the road - ''Edge Magazine'']]</ref> It was later revealed that both [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Masahiro Sakurai]] would have approved the idea of adding Sonic to ''Melee'' if there were no time constraints.<ref>[http://www.gamnesia.com/news/miyamoto-liked-the-idea-of-sonic-in-smash-bros.-way-back-in-2001#.VXzn9flVhBc Miyamoto Liked the Idea of Sonic in Smash Bros. Way Back in 2001]</ref> | |||
[[List of rumors#Sonic and Tails hoax|An infamous hoax claimed that Sonic and Tails were unlockable in ''Melee'']]. Despite | [[List of rumors#Sonic and Tails hoax|An infamous hoax claimed that Sonic and Tails were unlockable in ''Melee'']]. Despite it being confirmed that the rumor wasn't true, the hoax still became well-known in both the ''Super Smash Bros.'' community and the wider world of gaming anyway. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
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Sonic makes his debut in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', and was confirmed on October 10th, 2007.<ref name=Dojo>[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/sonic.html Smash Bros. DOJO!! - Sonic]</ref> According to [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Sonic's inclusion was not guaranteed; as a result of his last-minute inclusion, the delay of ''Brawl''{{'}}s release date was announced alongside his confirmation.<ref name=SourceGaming/> | Sonic makes his debut in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', and was confirmed on October 10th, 2007.<ref name=Dojo>[https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/characters/sonic.html Smash Bros. DOJO!! - Sonic]</ref> According to [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Sonic's inclusion was not guaranteed; as a result of his last-minute inclusion, the delay of ''Brawl''{{'}}s release date was announced alongside his confirmation.<ref name=SourceGaming/> | ||
According to Sakurai, he played a number of both classic and modern ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games in order to develop a basis for Sonic's appearance in ''Brawl''. He was primarily focused on the classic games and based him on their gameplay style as one-button games.<ref name=SourceGaming>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/07/24/sonic-the-hedgehog-joins-the-battle/ Sonic the Hedgehog Joins the Battle!! - Source Gaming]</ref> Aesthetically, Sonic's design is from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), and his [[dash]]ing animation is his Super Peel Out from ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''.<ref name=SourceGaming/> Mechanically, his moveset largely consists of his attacks from ''Sonic the Fighters'',<ref name=SourceGaming/> although two of his [[special move]]s are the [[Homing Attack]] from ''Sonic Adventure'' and the [[Spin Dash]] from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.<ref name=Dojo/> | According to Sakurai, he played a number of both classic and modern ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games in order to develop a basis for Sonic's appearance in ''Brawl''. He was primarily focused on the classic games and based him on their gameplay style as one-button games.<ref name=SourceGaming>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/07/24/sonic-the-hedgehog-joins-the-battle/ Sonic the Hedgehog Joins the Battle!! - Source Gaming]</ref> Aesthetically, Sonic's design is from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006) and ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'' (the latter being the origin of the model), and his [[dash]]ing animation is his Super Peel Out from ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''.<ref name=SourceGaming/> Mechanically, his moveset largely consists of his attacks from ''Sonic the Fighters'',<ref name=SourceGaming/> although two of his [[special move]]s are the [[Homing Attack]] from ''Sonic Adventure'' and the [[Spin Dash]] from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''.<ref name=Dojo/> | ||
Sonic's [[Final Smash]], [[Super Sonic]], functions almost identically to its appearances in his home series: he is rendered invincible and can fly, yet his transformation has a fairly short duration.<ref name=Dojo/> Possibly as a result of his last-minute inclusion, Sonic also appears very late in ''Brawl''{{'}}s Adventure Mode, [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. Ultimately, he plays a pivotal role in the defeat of the [[Subspace Army]]'s leader, [[Tabuu]], during the final battle. | Sonic's [[Final Smash]], [[Super Sonic]], functions almost identically to its appearances in his home series: he is rendered invincible and can fly, yet his transformation has a fairly short duration.<ref name=Dojo/> Possibly as a result of his last-minute inclusion, Sonic also appears very late in ''Brawl''{{'}}s Adventure Mode, [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. Ultimately, he plays a pivotal role in the defeat of the [[Subspace Army]]'s leader, [[Tabuu]], during the final battle. | ||
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{{Main|Sonic (SSB4)}} | {{Main|Sonic (SSB4)}} | ||
[[File:Sonic SSB4.png|thumb|Sonic, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]] | [[File:Sonic SSB4.png|thumb|Sonic, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]] | ||
Sonic appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', with his return being confirmed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on October 1st, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8khWAH13fg Nintendo Direct 10.1.2013]</ref> Unlike in ''Brawl'', his design is now based on his appearance as of ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Unleashed}}''. This is further reflected by him now being voiced by Roger Craig Smith, who succeeded Jason Griffith in 2010. On a related note, Sonic is now fully voiced in Spanish, French, Italian, and German. | Sonic appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', with his return being confirmed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on October 1st, 2013.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8khWAH13fg Nintendo Direct 10.1.2013]</ref> Unlike in ''Brawl'', he is now a starter character, and his design is now based on his appearance as of ''{{s|wikipedia|Sonic Unleashed}}'', which in turn was based on the CGI models from ''Shadow the Hedgehog'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006). This is further reflected by him now being voiced by Roger Craig Smith, who succeeded Jason Griffith in 2010. On a related note, Sonic is now fully voiced in Spanish, French, Italian, and German. | ||
Sonic has been heavily buffed in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4''. Sonic's previously abysmal KO potential has noticeably improved, and a number of his moves have improved utility. Outside of this, Sonic's outstanding speed and mobility have improved even further, thanks to his air and fast falling speeds becoming noticeably faster. Although Sonic's recovery was slightly weakened and some of his moves, particularly his KOing options, had their [[lag]] increased, these nerfs are largely outweighed by his aforementioned buffs. | Sonic has been heavily buffed in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4''. Sonic's previously abysmal KO potential has noticeably improved, and a number of his moves have improved utility. Outside of this, Sonic's outstanding speed and mobility have improved even further, thanks to his air and fast falling speeds becoming noticeably faster. Although Sonic's recovery was slightly weakened and some of his moves, particularly his KOing options, had their [[lag]] increased, these nerfs are largely outweighed by his aforementioned buffs. | ||
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===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Sonic (SSBU)}} | {{Main|Sonic (SSBU)}} | ||
[[File:Sonic SSBU.png|thumb | [[File:Sonic SSBU.png|thumb|Sonic, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | ||
Sonic appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with his return being confirmed during Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation on June 12.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> Due to being the first character in {{SSBU|Mario}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} character unlock tree, Sonic can potentially be the first character unlocked in the game. | Sonic appears as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with his return being confirmed during Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation on June 12.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> Due to being the first character in {{SSBU|Mario}}'s {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} character unlock tree, Sonic can potentially be the first character unlocked in the game. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Sonic has made the most ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearances out of any third-party fighter that has been playable in the series, having appeared in all games since his debut in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. | *Sonic has made the most ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearances out of any third-party fighter that has been playable in the series, having appeared in all games since his debut in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. | ||
*Sonic is the only third-party fighter to undergo a redesign between games. He uses a modified version of his model from ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', with much more detailed textures that have the colored shading of Yuji Uekawa's artwork, in ''Brawl''. From ''SSB4'' onwards, his design is | *Sonic is the only third-party fighter to undergo a redesign between games. He uses a modified version of his model from ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', with much more detailed textures that have the colored shading of Yuji Uekawa's artwork, in ''Brawl''. From ''SSB4'' onwards, his design is his standard look as of ''Sonic Unleashed'' (previously used in pre-rendered cutscenes and promotional renders from other ''Sonic'' games) with elements from the Classic and Uekawa designs. ''Wii U'' uses a new model designed to fit the ''Brawl'' model's animation rig, while ''3DS'' reuses the ''Brawl'' model with some modifications to better resemble the ''Wii U'' model. ''Ultimate'' uses a heavily remodeled version of the ''Wii U'' model. The ''3DS'' model oddly enough retains the Uekawa-esque shading of the ''Brawl'' model that is gone from the models in ''Wii U'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
**Additionally, he is the only third-party fighter to have their voice actor changed between installments, switching from Jason Griffith to Roger Craig Smith in ''SSB4''. However a few of Griffith's voice clips, such as Sonic's snoring and water surfacing sound, are still used in ''SSB4'' and '' | **Additionally, he is the only third-party fighter to have their voice actor changed between installments, switching from Jason Griffith to Roger Craig Smith in ''SSB4''. However a few of Griffith's voice clips, such as Sonic's snoring and water surfacing sound, are still used in ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
*Although he is unable to do so in his home series, Sonic [[ | *Although he is unable to do so in his home series, Sonic can [[swim]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. However, to reflect his adverse mobility in water in his home series, his very frantic swimming style makes him among the slowest swimmers in the series. In ''Ultimate'', this trait is further accentuated, as Sonic receives damage while swimming. | ||
**Ironically, real-world hedgehogs can swim, but have difficulty getting out of water. | **Ironically, real-world hedgehogs can swim, but have difficulty getting out of water. | ||
*Sonic is the only fighter who debuted on a [[Sega]] console. | *Sonic is the only fighter who debuted on a [[Sega]] console. | ||
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**Both trailers feature the ending segment of the song that is not included in-game for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | **Both trailers feature the ending segment of the song that is not included in-game for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | ||
**Furthermore, in the case of ''SSB4'', he was the first veteran in the series to have a dedicated reveal trailer, followed by {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}, {{SSB4|Lucas}}, and {{SSB4|Roy}}. Of those four, he is the only one who is not DLC and whose trailer lacked both splash art and a tagline. | **Furthermore, in the case of ''SSB4'', he was the first veteran in the series to have a dedicated reveal trailer, followed by {{SSB4|Mewtwo}}, {{SSB4|Lucas}}, and {{SSB4|Roy}}. Of those four, he is the only one who is not DLC and whose trailer lacked both splash art and a tagline. | ||
*Sonic and [[Wii Fit Trainer]] are the only two non-''Pokémon'' fighters to have a voice actor for the French, Spanish, German, Italian versions of ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''. | *Sonic and [[Wii Fit Trainer]] are the only two non-''Pokémon'' fighters to have a voice actor for the French, Spanish, German, and Italian versions of ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''. | ||
**On a related note, he was only voiced in English and Japanese in ''Brawl'', making him the only fighter to start out voiced in two languages for their first ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearance, and then be voiced in more languages in their subsequent appearance. | **On a related note, he was only voiced in English and Japanese in ''Brawl'', making him the only fighter to start out voiced in two languages for their first ''Super Smash Bros.'' appearance, and then be voiced in more languages in their subsequent appearance. | ||