Sonic the Hedgehog: A Perfect Character (Video Essay)

Sonic the Hedgehog is a character that many hold close to their heart, including myself. So with the ongoing debate on how his character should act or should be I decided to go the the characters past games, tv shows, and comics to analyze Sonic from a narrative stance and gameplay stance to show why Sonic the Hedgehog, is a perfect character.
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[@imakecontent2206]

The cutscene before the final boss of Black Knight is why I love Sonic’s character.

[@sonic_and_study]

He never give up no matter what

[@peacockqueen]

I love those cutscenes too

[@KYRA_RISING]

“It was never about chivalry for me… I just gotta do what I’ve gotta do, that’s all!”

[@kieranstark7213]

Too bad Amy was just jealous of his courage, variance and greatness at the very end of this game, but Sonic wasn’t lying to her. He even went through the trouble of remembering her date (and it shows in the beginning cutscene), but it’s just too bad Amy Rose was just being everything you would hate in a teenage woman by chasing him down with her Piko-Piko Hammer. And the only thing worse is that their friends (mainly Tails) in the Meta Era think he was so two-faced, misogynistic and horrible in other ways that he deserved it!

[@djroscurro9859]

For me it’s the cutscenes before and after that final boss

[@chillax7345]

Why haven't people watched this video this is great also 1:42 Roger Craig Smith saying those lines in the IDW Sonic comic man that was soo cool!!!

[@lemonyanva1976]

Proof that he's a good voice for sonic (nowhere near as good as Ryan or Jason) but the writers have gotta step it up lol

[@gooolixx]

ikr

[@gooolixx]

@@lemonyanva1976 yes, he worked in sonic boom because of the writing, but in the games it doesnt fit because the writers are trash

[@evdestroy5304]

Completely changed my view on Roger, that was very good

[@playerback7722]

Told you he was decent

[@MilkIsTheOne]

It's Doesn't Matter. You can do anything. His World. Reach for the Stars. Open your Heart.

[@Veon_512]

and live life

[@sonicgirlypop]

Live and learn!

[@MilkIsTheOne]

@@sonicgirlypop This is all the Song that reflects Sonic's will.

[@sonicgirlypop]

@@MilkIsTheOne Oh

[@Veon_512]

@@sonicgirlypop live and learn is more shadaws song

[@thesoniczone917]

This video is probably the most underrated Sonic video I’ve ever seen... Unleashed Sonic = Greatest Sonic Forces sonic would of been cool if he actually felt other emotions. He cracked a joke after getting “tortured” I really hope Ian Flynn writes the next game. He really knows the characters well.

[@TokyoDrift456]

i heard that he IS the writer for the new game, i dont know how true it may be, but i remember hearing it

[@getalife8179]

yeah I miss when sonic didn't make shit jokes and was serious a lot of the time

[@Crowtenzz]

@@getalife8179 same here. Then maybe I wouldnt despise him so much

[@broken75.20]

Sonic in the Black Knight > every other Sonic

[@getalife8179]

@@broken75.20 do you mean personality or..

[@miwiki6]

as a Sonic fanboy, i love this video just by the title

[@miwiki6]

also, youtube recomendations are late.

[@chip-toons]

@@miwiki6 your reccomendations are late? Look how long it took to show up in mine!

[@miwiki6]

@@chip-toons damn

[@roboblastmania3328]

Same

[@lucaslixoso5420]

@@chip-toons same as well, this is some very good quality video

[@LightningCayo]

The Sonic/Goku comparisons have a good point. Both are kind hearted warriors just wanting to do right by the world. And visit wacky places, gathering magical rocks, lol

[@kieranstark7213]

And have annoying love interests that are just jealous of him (or them, Sonic and Goku)

[@TronicSSJ07]

The major difference is Sonic is more intelligent and has that teenage edge to him.

[@thetimturnershow2883]

Sonic has and always will be one of the most motivational characters ever created in my eyes. He has the honor of being the biggest influences in my life; his ability to see the good in any situation and always to keep living in the moment.

[@freyaljones7368]

Sonic is better when he’s more shonen

[@toastednoodle60]

agreed

[@backslash_bks]

Facts

[@calibvr]

When he eventually goes Hyper in a future game Ima say he's peaked unless he goes higher

[@phantomblue2798]

Yes facts. I wouldn't even mind a Sonic Manga that's actually dark.

[@alexbaribeault]

@@calibvr They NEED to give Hyper a worthy comeback

[@mediamuncher6982]

I wish all the sonic characters had personality again and did stuff again.

[@break-beat-sonic]

They need to nerf sonic to do that, he's OP

[@rutogen6331]

i love sonic. i love sonic alot, when i was a kid the most awesome game i played back than was sonic unleashed on xbox 360. the opening cutscene was so awesome and it stays in my mind forever. i love this game because i got too play as sonic and not only did he have an *objective* he also had a *problem* . usually those two are the same, but with unleashed you have fixing the earth with the chaos emeralds as an objective and your werehog form as a problem. this game was the sonic that i saw and believe in. i love sonic and what may come in his future.

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

Thank you!! Unleashed wasn't my first, but I hold it (especially the story and music) near and dear to me! Unleashed Sonic (as well as Storybook games) is/are the perfect blend(s) of kindhearted while still keeping the cocky, adventurous spirit in there! (God, I miss the Jason Era. His Sonic voice always sounded so good to me. But I still love the other VAs!)

[@kingofpop581]

Have you ever seen the Japanese cutscenes for sonic colors, lost world, and to some extent forces, there a KZbin channel called windii gitlord who translates and sonic is still pretty much in character from his adventure/unleashed days.

[@ItsNickForShort]

I think I’ve seen them some time ago so it isn’t fresh in my head but I do remember the Japanese scripts being better you’re right, but I think since Sonic is primarily a powerhouse in the west and it’s important for the franchises characters to be the same across all dubs, it helps with a solid identity especially for younger fans who wouldn’t think to change the language.

[@playerback7722]

^

[@MahouShoujo-Studios]

@@lucianacorreadeassis7155 Please don't turn this into a dub vs sub.

[@peacockqueen]

I wish the old Japanese writers would return

[@KYRA_RISING]

THIS! I remember that the JP scenes of Lost World did the unthinkable and made me *actually like* the D6

[@marlosuper]

the beginning: onic the hedgehog

[@D00DM00D]

*Original Character (Do not steal)*

[@GonkDroid0923]

"The problem with being faster than light is that you can only live in darkness" -Some kid in a Sonic costume

[@BlueEngine99]

I adore Sonic as a character overall, you summed up his character brilliantly and really showed how much I love the blue blur 💙

[@kieranstark7213]

IDC what any Sonic hater says, he never deserved to be slapped by Sally Acorn, smacked by Amy Rose with her Piko-Piko Hammer and just flat out hated by Miles Tails Prower. It’s a way to butcher potentially strong characters and make Sonic look worse than he actually is by making him look like the better person.

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

This... is beautiful. What you've said really touched my heart. The moment you said how you supported the "friendly" Sonic and still adoring 90's Sonic was wonderful. You perfectly described who Sonic is, and why he stays near and dear to my heart. You helped me see why I've believed in and loved/adored/admired Sonic for ages. Why I stuck by him. Because his personality embodies the character traits I like to see in people. Sonic was always a role-model and inspiration to many, including me. He is my favorite character to draw; and whenever I look at that smiling, shiny-eyed face... I see a person within that golden heart. (I guess you could say he was always my fictional crush. ^//^') Whenever I admired and loved someone the same way, I'd call them "my Sonic". I know; it's an Amy thing to say/do... but it is the honest truth. I have loved this fictional hedgehog almost like he was a best friend. Even if he was imaginary, it always felt like he brought joy, love, happiness, and positive adventure with him. It felt like we fans were along the ride with him, smiling at us. =') Thank you... for such a beautiful video. Take care.

[@marcdimartino9118]

So heartwarming. :)

[@KYRA_RISING]

That was probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen anyone say about Sonic (at least without crossing the line like “that” side of the fandom), and I feel just about the same way. He may not be real, but the joy he brought us all sure is💙

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

@@KYRA_RISING D'aww, thank you! Glad to see you liked my words =)

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

@@marcdimartino9118 Glad you think so! ^^

[@catchannel1484]

What a great comment. I definitely love Sonic as much as you do, except I don't really regard him as a crush like you do (I'm a straight male). But I definitely love and admire Sonic more than any other character. He has affected my life in so many positive ways, and I can't thank Sega and Sonic Team enough for giving me and so many others this great character.

[@mesomaxi]

1:51 I love the sass he put into that “my own way”

[@KYRA_RISING]

Solid proof that people need to give Roger a chance

[@farid3454]

That is why i love shiro maekawa's work (sonic adventure 2 and sonic and the black knight writer) he literally nails sonic perfectly

[@Roto.t0.t0]

Dude this is nice wtf ppl need to see this

[@ItsNickForShort]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! I’ve got a new video coming in the next in the next week or so that’s gonna be even bigger and hopefully better!

[@kieranstark7213]

@@ItsNickForShort Haters of Sonic can go suck a choad because it’s hypocritical how people hate Sonic for going by his own rules including skipping young women’s dates (Amy Rose ain’t the only one) as if it makes him care a lot more about himself than his own friends (am I the only one who thinks Amy Rose took things too poorly in post-2002 iterations by acting like Sonic raped her in Sonic Riders during the scene where she undeservedly tried to hit him with her hammer as if he were the worst person she ever had even when compared to her female rivals like Fiona Fox in Archie Comics #172?) yet giving the flanderization of his friends (and himself to a slightly lesser extent which really says a lot about how bad they all are in recent main games) like Tails a pass when he pretended to be less braver than he could actually be in Sonic Lost World and Forces with his whiny temper.

[@StudioMetroProductions]

It’s fucking time a video like this got released.

[@kieranstark7213]

Especially considering the negative reputation the character got like “Here’s why Amy Rose deserved to hit Sonic with her Piko-Piko Hammer more than everyone else, especially Fiona Fox! He’s the only one in the franchise that is so bad that he would even kill everyone in favour of himself!”.

[@Zero_de_Nova]

My first Sonic Game was Black Knight and not only did i liked this Charakter a lot in the beginning but in the end as he did show the villian what he think of life, that was the best Video näh MOMENT in every Media ever.

[@marcdimartino9118]

Agreed.

[@BroodMeister]

As someone who's first Sonic game was also SA2, you really hit the nail on the head on everything that makes him great. I didn't even consider how he embodies the flat character arc beforehand, but now that you pointed it out I'd say he's probably my favourite example of one! Keep up the great work, man.

[@gravityisnatural8977]

This was a fantastic video. What you’ve said is exactly how I’ve always viewed Sonic, I just could never get the words out. Since I first got into the series I’ve looked up to Sonic as a role model & personal hero of mine. Throughout elementary school I struggled with anxiety, was socially awkward & had trouble making friends, with 4th grade being my loneliest year. But whenever I got home & played a Sonic game, watched playthroughs or watched his TV shows, I’d get a boost of motivation. I wanted to be just like Sonic, & I still do to this day. Here I am now, 17 with friends I can count on, lending a hand whenever there’s an opportunity to, & I’m happy as ever. Heck, my yearbook quote is gonna be a Sonic quote. Even as I got older & learned of his flaws & the not so pretty things about the franchise, I didn’t care. The more I dug into Sonic, the more I learned to love & appreciate every corner of the series. When I was little I would fantasize that Sonic and his friends were real, & that we could’ve been best friends. I still do from time to time. I’m so proud of how far Sonic has come, especially from my earlier memories of him. He’s still my hero to this day, & will likely always will be. Sonic is & will forever be my favorite fictional character of all time.

[@KYRA_RISING]

Glad I’m not the only one with literal fantasies about Sonic being my friend (It helps that I have a plush of him that I care for like a little brother), but wow, he really did so much more for you than he ever did for me, though that may be because I joined the fandom so late. Really great story. I adore seeing the positive influence this lovable blue hero has on others. It just makes my day. Also, I wish I was as good as you at disregarding the flaws…😅

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

What a fantastic comment! I feel very similarly and can relate. ♡

[@lilSEGA16]

@@KYRA_RISING same

[@WanupDeShroom]

even though I’m not the biggest fan of a lot of the sonic games, I think I’ve only considered two actually great while the rest is fine to mediocre, i don’t care, I’ve been a humongous fan of the characters, Sonic is legit the most fun character and I can’t stop being a fan of the series despite my opinions on the games, I fucking love Sonic and I don’t think I’ll ever stop man, he’s just a fun guy with great music, memorable moments and a personality that is unlike any other video game character.

[@wolfiethehedgehog3900]

Exactly!! Sonic is, to me at least, such a fun-loving, positive guy! To me, he is like that best friend who'll take you on an adventure and lift your spirits when you're sad. He was more human of a character than a hedgehog. Even the Sonic movie mentions it during the finale. Tom: "That little alien... knew more about being human.. than you ever will. His name is Sonic. This was his home... And he was my friend."

[@x-mighty7602]

Sonic was never good... IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!

[@majorfanboy2005]

Thank You.

[@KYRA_RISING]

“They had us in the first half not gonna lie”

[@juneru2]

im also a fan of "friendly sonic" as my first sonic game was colors.

[@ALtheBoi]

Binging your channel was a great decision, keep it up!

[@somerandofromoregon]

This was a well done video! You made some excellent and valid points. Jason Griffith's portrayal of Sonic is what made me fall in love with the blue blur. Specifically after watching Sonic X. His personality and behavior was amazing. I especially loved how he treated Tails and Cream. He was almost like an older brother to them. Heck, I'd even go as far as saying a father to them too. I personally felt like Jason showed the best representation of Sonic's character and exactly what people should think of when it comes to his personality and traits. Fearlessness, humility, ethical, kind hearted, caring, persevering, down to earth, and speaks his mind whether it's to be snarky or it's to point out something he thinks is wrong or strange. Sonic the Hedgehog always seemed personality like a mix between different fictional protagonists; Spider-Man - For his heroic and caring personality. Indiana Jones - For his cocky attitude but strong sense of what's wrong or right. Ash Ketchum - For his courage and sense of never giving up. Deadpool (But less profane and foul) - For his snarky humor and sass.

[@rockwarestar4670]

Jaleel White: Indiana jones and Deadpool. Ryan Drummond: Spider-man and Indiana jones Jason Griffith: Spider-Man and Ash ketchum Roger Craig Smith: Deadpool and Ash ketchum (or Spider-man also)

[@FlashBiduan]

I think ryan is the best

[@TronicSSJ07]

I figured Ash was like Sonic

[@ultrashadow9551]

Honestly this video explains why I love Sonics character in perfect detail, while he may not be my favourite Sonic character (my user image should say who is) I still love him and his games.

[@ScapeVEVO]

You like DBZ don’t you Squidward

[@RedheadButNotReally]

1:42 Godspeed Roger. You did great. O7

[@KYRA_RISING]

Aged well…

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

Crappy script, and he sounds like he's just running his mouth out of fullfilling the "hErO" quote, still deadpan and bored as usual.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@KYRA_RISING Aged like milk

[@wisphydragaming6620]

He’s so great that I can’t even draw his head straight

[@KYRA_RISING]

I can never get his hands right

[@Scroteydada]

He doesn't need to discover the right attitude, because he has the gift of being able to see a place for that attitude in situations where others don't.

[@totalcarnage2802]

U deserve way more sub keep up the great work :)

[@ItsNickForShort]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@1stpltpkmnTR]

Oh my god thank you. This is literally how I've felt about this near enough for a decade or so. The fact that Sonic's writing quality control has been abandoned so much in favour of just supposedly not mattering drives me crazy. Sonic's writing helps to make these games, it makes them compelling, it makes them satisfying. Sonic at its core is a shounen game with a shounen protagonist. The people who have said Sonic is just a jerk with a lot of confidence or that it's a game about a goofy blue talking hedgehog and therefore the character doesn't matter undermines the whole point of the characters grandeur. Sonic is one to build and inspire confidence even at the worst of times though actions and positivity, a little banter helps encourage and push others to do the same. He'll never tell Eggman that he shouldn't even try, rather Sonic will encourage him to give it his best shot and then do it all again and then some.

[@kieranstark7213]

2000s Sonic: *forgets young women’s dates* Haters: THE END OF THE WORLD IS *NOT* AS BAD AS SONIC DITCHING HIS OWN FRIENDS FOR EVERY LAME EXCUSE!!!!!!!! 2010s Sonic: *forces people to lighten things up with Nickelodeon-style humour during dark moments* Haters: Anyone who hates Modern Sonic is clearly a nostalgiatard.

[@eggynuts7735]

no he would tell eggman that he shouldnt try he roasts eggman every single chance he gets

[@TYFitz531]

See Roger read the comic: If only he had better stories to to voice sonic in 🥲

[@yourehereforthatarentyou]

and now he doesn’t even voice sonic

[@KYRA_RISING]

@@yourehereforthatarentyou Wrong

[@miwiki6]

oh you make sonic content, i'm subscribed

[@gooolixx]

hey ive seen you somewhere

[@katieee_llyn]

I was recommended this- and gosh it’s such a great video. Great job man

[@SillyTron_]

I just love how sonic is such a good person

[@shockerspeed9417]

I feel like sonics character in Sonic And the black knight was the best (haven't watched the vid yet so...)

[@comicwashere]

Black knight had amazing writing

[@tessmanias454]

My favourite Sonic is from Sonic And The Black Knight, that game is very underated and I just loved it! He knows when to be funny and when to be serious

[@comicwashere]

1:42 yo batman reading sonic comics brooo

[@TimmyTheTinman]

Sega had a golden goose in Sonic for years and the ways they have squarnded that is simply mind blowing. Luckily Pontac and Graff are finally gone and I hope the new writers can tap into Sonic recent surge in popularity and it provides alot of people that people still do care about this great character! UPDATE: I actually made this before Pontac confirmed it himself in that interview so I was right and that's good.

[@ledetbrothers9210]

Where are you getting this info from?

[@TimmyTheTinman]

@@ledetbrothers9210 It was on their on LinkedIn in page that they no longer work at Sonic Team don't know if they still do why they would randomly put that.

[@GreenEyedPsycho]

Oh yeah sonic’s gaming comeback is beginning

[@TimmyTheTinman]

@@GreenEyedPsycho I agree but not enough people believe. As the great philosopher DMX, once said, “TALK IS CHEAP MUTHAFUCKER!” We need a great game that sells well so we can get the internet back on Sonic’s side as the first step towards the Sonic Empire!

[@afshanzareen7858]

@@TimmyTheTinman yess lets go!! :P

[@thatbeefman8042]

My opinion, sonic was also one of my childhood favorites, he’s cool, has good games, he’s fast. But I’d say he’s kinda far from perfect. Sure he’s a good example of a flat character, but his flaws is what makes him kinda great. He can be quite too annoying at times and just like the relationship between goku and vegeta (ironic). He was one of my favorites but nowadays, he’s from 2nd favorite video game character to 5th, only to be beaten by king dedede and mega man. But sure, he is sometimes a good character, which inspired a idea of mine, mixed with sans, spider man, etc

[@d3-penguin954]

Favorite video game characters are sonic and dedede and megaman. Absolute man of culture.

[@sonic_and_study]

You really touch Sonic’s fan hearts.

[@ShadowDante7]

My personal favourite interpretation of Sonic was in Sonic And The Black Knight, also because that was actually one of my first Sonic games and personally one of my favourites. I don’t mind Sonic being a little cocky and joking around, but I like how when it’s time to get serious and mature, he is. Like how he stopped to ask a lost little girl if she is alright, or how he stopped Gawain from suicide or of course, how he teaches Merlina the meaning of life. I also feel like Sonic has some of the best quotes in that game, such as: “Every world has its end. I know that’s kinda sad but...that’s why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have” I absolutely love that quote! It’s my favourite quote any fictional character has ever said.

[@kaexewires7531]

*more people need to see this* such a great video dude!!

[@familielentenvanos7737]

You are very underrated this is a great video it deserves way more views and likes

[@ItsNickForShort]

THANK YOU SO MUCH IM WORKING HARD ON THE NEXT VIDEO!

[@aaronsound]

Great video, thanks!

[@fireballstardraco]

I have heard many of these videos many times, but very rare have I heard someone describe Sonic in this way and I say big respects to you, you describe the Blue Blur perfectly and I am so glad to have heard and watched this, your passion truly shows, I am betting other Sonic Fans agree to what your said too, I know I do and I was nodding all the way :).

[@KingZevon]

Fantastic video!

[@thefriendlydefault9684]

All of your videos are so wel written

[@OnefinityAnimationsTSF101]

1:42 we will miss you, Roger!

[@KYRA_RISING]

This aged poorly

[@OnefinityAnimationsTSF101]

@@KYRA_RISING Yes it did age poorly

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@KYRA_RISING This aged horribly

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@OnefinityAnimationsTSF101 Yes, it aged horribly, because I sure wouldn't miss him

[@MLPPixel727]

You shared a lot of great points, Nick!

[@mariotheheroicplumber1985]

Sonic is my favorite character of all time. It's great to know you're just as passionate about Sonic as a character as I am

[@2000sKingdomHeartzFudanshi]

Sonic is so beautiful... (platonic)

[@break-beat-sonic]

Well, a really big part of the fandom are just there because of the design of the characters.

[@surprisinglysetapart2322]

You kinda sound like SpeedSuperSonic

[@Manic07925]

Who’s watching this after Roger Craig Smith has retired from Sonic? 😔

[@abandonedchannel1396]

Me

[@songoku8199]

Meh

[@sonic_and_study]

Me

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

Good goddamn riddance.

[@undeadbatman9762]

@@yrooxrksvi7142 Roger had terrible voice direction and the god awful writers weren’t helping either. Just listen to the voice lines in puyo puyo Tetris, roger’s voice there is a BIG improvement from his portrayal in colors

[@marcdimartino9118]

I'm curious if you have ever played Sonic Battle or Sonic Chronicles. I believe the whole cast including Sonic is characterized quite well in those games.

[@mephilestenesse5101]

1:12 Hi.

[@chip-toons]

Hello, Memphis. Hows it going in your Gamer Pad?

[@mephilestenesse5101]

@@chip-toons I Have Been Here A Long Time, With Mountain Dew I Can Look At And Infinite Hours Of Free Time To Play All The Popular Games.

[@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff]

Sonic is perfect! He's a great character!😆

[@izukumidoriyadeku9846]

you're underrated, I'm subbing to you *right now*

[@theonewhosellspeace]

AMEN!! You said this so well man, what a perfect way to honor our blue blur 💙

[@JasmineAmberSandbrook1923]

Jason Griffith as the friendly and brave version of Sonic from #SonicAndTheBlackKnight and #SonicUnleashed is so good to watch

[@JasmineAmberSandbrook1923]

@Kian true true

[@TheFallenStar64]

My first sonic game I played was sonic 2 on mobile at my cousin's house....I EMIDENTLY Fell I love with the franchise!!!!

[@Gnidel]

I think Sonic's behaviour since Colors makes sense. Sonic seemed depressed since Shadow the Hedgehog. It was probably first such violent war for him. He got fine with killing, as evidenced in Black Knight, when he refused to kill or even imprison Chaos before. In 06 he was all show of feeling fine but got better thanks to power of love (which got undone), in Unleashed he had to regain inner joy during his world tour. And that joy is present in Colors.

[@hydrochloric007]

When he said that SA2 captured his personality best, it made me like the video

[@Clashidus781]

Wait you forgot one part of Sonics history The ova also amazing video you opened my eyes and reminded me of the first time i saw sonic (from the CD opening to be exact) and when I saw that I knew he was cool fast and serious and you my friend have reminded all that’s what he was meant to be

[@numbug1234]

Professor Gerald was a character with a Negative Arc, which creates a great parallel with Shadow being used as the example for the Positive Arc

[@JustJohn43]

Sonic and the Black Knight is peak Sonic Characterisation in my opinion

[@sarizz78]

I love this video

[@tabbywarrior]

661sr sub because your content is actually good and unbiased

[@klouter4885]

Little curiosity about *me:* The voice actor of Sonic is also the voice actor for Mirage (Of Apex Legends).

[@StardustOwO]

1:43 love the Roger, cameo!

[@mjhedgehog873]

I feel as passionate as you do being with him since the very beginning since 1992 I've been with going on many adventures with and I seen him grow

[@Trigos211]

Reads title: I know Sonic is a pretty interesting character, only seeing his design is enough for understanding him, a positive, fast paced person with a golden heart, that doesn't care about the past always he can keep moving forward Sonic isn't the character that you see getting sad or angry, he usually will smile... But the Forces Sonic... I feel him a little bit empty, he has nothing but a happy feeling even being though he was "tortured" making him presence how everything he loved dissapeared, if he keeped a smile but looked a little bit hurted by that ill feel something pretty distint Ive always had the headcanon that not everything the games told us the exact events, in his world Sonic is a recognized hero, SEGA asks the Hedgehog and his friends about the stories they live, and after that, SEGA and the Sonic team adapt it to make the stories videogames, that'll explain the references to games inside the same franchise Is my reason to move on actually... A character like this... So alive you can basically fuse with him some times when playing, reading or watching him... Getting in a new world where you just... *Gotta go fast*

[@blakeleyland6481]

The Blue Blur himself. I agree with Sonic being the perfect character. I always loved the cocky, smug attitude he had, because it shows just how cool he really is. In contrast to Mario, that's what makes Sonic stand out from the typical "goody-two shoes" protagonist. Sonic is the prime definition of an alpha male chad. He's even got the charm and swagger to prove it. Just like Shadow, I have some questions for you regarding Sonic... 1. Between Amy and Sally, who's the better romance partner for Sonic? I've grown pretty fond of Sonamy in the IDW comics since Amy becomes more mature, but my stance on Sonally is a bit shaky (mostly because it felt like a furry soap opera in the Archie comics). Although, it makes more sense than Sally and Nicole dating. 2. If Sonic ended up not dating either of the girls I mentioned previously, could you see him in a relationship with Mighty? He's the only male character that I believe could work well with Sonic. During the Post-Reboot era of the Archie comics, it felt like there was a subtle hint of flirting/teasing between them. [keep in mind that this question is purely hypothetical] 3. How do you feel about Sonic being a "fanservice" character? SEGA/Sonic Team did something like that when Rouge made her debut. Sonic himself can attract fans of both genders based on his good looks and heroism. Those same type of fans classify him as the ideal male model. It doesn't help that he barely wears any clothes.

[@ItsNickForShort]

1. Sonally was great to me in Archie when handled by good writers but I’m always gonna love SonAmy the most cause of X. It showed Sonic’s hyper never sit still attitude and quickness to temper but whenever Amy got involved and she meant it she was the only one who hed listen to. Granted it was cause Amy has always been super quick to cut through Sonic’s nonsense and I find it cute how SHES the only one who can grab hold of him and keep him in one place I think it naturally leads to flirting and romance. I’d age her up but since no one acts their age in sonic except for the super young characters, but I definitely think those 2 work best. 2. Mighty I’ve only read very little of in Archie but I don’t see them in a relationship it’s probably up to interpretation but I’ve never seen Sonic as gay cause he does tease his male friends but him with Amy or Blaze just makes more sense to me cause I think there’s a real spot for romance there based on previous media. 3. Honestly I think the only fan service character is Rouge cause she’s the only character with real human “attributes” but beyond that Sonic isn’t a fan service character he just has a great design and personality so maybe people find him appealing in that way that I’ve never seen I wouldn’t doubt it at all. But most franchises have the token “hot girl” and “hot boy” who ig would be Sonic or Shadow for the male equivalent. So Yee that’s my take on it.

[@blakeleyland6481]

@@ItsNickForShort 1. Sonic and Amy do have a great dynamic. Sonic is like the "cool dad" type, while Amy is the "serious mom" type. I'm glad Amy is no longer an obsessive fangirl. 2. I headcanon Sonic as bisexual (Mighty as Sonic's first love before moving on to Amy). Sonighty is my OTP and it still holds a special place in my heart. I'm surprised that you mentioned Blaze, though. 3. If the fans saw Sonic wearing a speedo, they would go nuts over that. Of course, that's only if the Sonic series became an 18+ franchise. The chances of that happening is nonexistent.

[@dimskomusic]

Fanboying aside, this is one of the best sonic videos i have ever seen

[@Faceu7745]

I absolutely love Sonic's character. I really hope they nail his personality on the latest game. Colors and Forces were kinda boring. I want to see the 2000-2008's sonic again!

[@Weeb2709]

He is perfect in every way!🦔⚡️

[@dad5draco]

If only Pontac and Graff weren't writing him...

[@KYRA_RISING]

Well then you’re gonna be pleasantly surprised…

[@dad5draco]

@@KYRA_RISING Yes, I am well versed in the inner going-ons in this title. I just can't believe I was able to see Ian write something for the main series.

[@dragontalesmaxandenriquefan]

Sonic is the fastest blue hedgehog in the whole world and the coolest and a popular blue cool hedgehog dude

[@Lightning-ig2do]

"Sonic games shouldn't be easy to make." Well said! That's pretty much my SA3 pitch in a nutshell.

[@Smilodonfatalis175]

Sonic is love sonic is life

[@greatsource5405]

I love Sonic so much, and I feel so happy that other people do too. And by the way, could you add a part about MOVIE SONIC (the 2020 Paramount movie)? Because I would be curious to hear that.

[@NIDER3]

This video= *PERFECTION* ❤

[@MLPPixel727]

The way you ended the video was way past cool!

[@Scionmaster5213]

Lets not forget about sonic boom.

[@Iamnottheplatypus]

This video essay is perfect for writing what my AU for sonic is.

[@zobirismage2813]

Black Knight to me was peak Sonic (in terms of writing). I feel as if every single aspect of Sonic were portrayed at its best. His attitude; compassion, bravery, care-free nature, they were all so well displayed. Sonic in that game legitimately taught me to enjoy my life for as long as it lasts and that last cutscene will always stick with me.

[@Op4teen]

1:40 Welp, hE AiN’t sOniC ANyMOre

[@KYRA_RISING]

Uh, well…

[@starflies3835]

I think you should be one of the writers for the next sonic game because you seem like a guy who knows how to write sonic and the other characters pretty well

[@ascripter]

You're right, man. Well said. Sonic definitely is a flat arc character, but it works so well for him and for what he stands for. It's almost like his perspective on everything just immediately motivates us to be better in our own lives however we can. I wish more of the Sonic community exemplified what you've stated here in this video. He's truly the greatest video game character of all time.

[@leo-gf3mt]

Nice vídeo

[@alicesacco9329]

Sonic, I discovered the character in 1991, when it was born. I contantly saw both the Japanese and the American Design, and I could not decided who was the true Sonic. I ended to learn to draw the Japanese Sonic (from memory) because I liked the character design better. It was cuter. My brother instead used to draw mostly the american Sonic. The first Sonic I saw in action was SatAm Sonic. But something was weird. Apart his character design, his personality seemed off, but, 'whatever' I said at that time. I learned that there was a true Sonic after I played the two Adventure games. He had a different personality there, still a lover of high speed, but smarter, more serious and less arrogant. And good natured. Is not so easy to manage a good natured character and make him interesting. In many archie comics Sonic is still a prick (and Shadow 'Cowards run, I win'), but in games and media Sonic is a nice character.

[@gooolixx]

cool video

[@Kirigaya2023]

I could actually and love to agree with you because I'm a sonic fan as well

[@Shadamyfan-rs8xc]

Sonic is a thrill seeker with attitude and a heart of gold

[@alphak1ller801]

Why Sonic is a great character on videogames and just because he is a fictional? Amazing adventures, making and having good friends, lives dangerously while saving his planet from Eggman's evil plans, Videogames with good story and soundtrack. Including Unleashed and Generations. Tv-Series are good, especially Sonic X and the best voice actor (on my opinion) Jason Griffith. I just like Sonic The Hedgehog.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

You missed me at Generations having a good story.

[@Soinc.]

yeah man he's pretty cool