The 40 Most Creative Sega Logo Animations in Genesis/Mega Drive Games

There is no denying that Genesis/Mega Drive games had magic from the very presentation of the Sega logo!
Although many of these animations were no big deal, it is also true that some video game companies put a lot of innovation in the presentation of their titles from the very first seconds. Coincidentally or not, when the Sega booting cutscene was awesome, you instantly knew that the game was not going to disappoint you.
For this video I have thoroughly explored the legacy of Sega's 16-bit console, searching for the most deserving logo animations for their originality and artistic excellence. I hope you enjoy this selection and that it brings back some good memories, or that you discover some video games that escaped your radar.
In this video you will find:
• A game curation showing the most original Sega jingle intros in the Genesis/Megadrive catalog
• A preservation of Megadrive video games through their introductory screens
• Information related to each game such as release date, developer company, game genre and system it was released on.
• Official game box arts with a 3D presentation.
• Educative and/or critical comments on the importance of the video game and why you should play it
Intro and Outro Music
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00:00 Intro
00:16 Sonic the Hedgehog 2
00:22 Comix Zone
00:32 Disney's Aladdin
00:39 Jurassic Park
00:43 Ren & Stimpy: Stimpy's Invention
00:55 Pulseman
01:06 Beavis and Butthead
01:15 Brutal Paws of Fury
01:25 Cheese Cat-Astrophe Starring Speedy Gonzales
01:34 Cool Spot
01:41 Disney's Bonkers
02:12 Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner
02:18 Devilish: The Next Possession
02:31 Dino Dini's Soccer
02:38 Doraemon : Yume Dorobou to 7 Nin no Gozans
02:42 Earthworm Jim 2
02:58 Ecco the Tides of Time
03:06 Fido Dido
03:11 Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings
03:17 J.League Pro Striker 2
03:22 Magical Taruruuto-kun
03:27 Marsupilami
03:33 Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse
03:38 NBA Action '94
03:44 NFL '95
03:51 Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
03:58 OutRunners
04:07 Pelé II: World Tournament Soccer
04:11 Ristar
04:18 Taz-Mania
04:24 The Ooze
04:43 Virtua Racing
04:53 X-Perts
04:59 Vectorman
05:20 Samurai Shodown
05:28 Shadowrun
05:35 Eternal Champions
07:28 Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
07:35 World Series Baseball '95
07:42 Battle Mania
07:52 Outro
⚠️ All gameplay recording, game curation and opinions included in this video, as well as editing is completely done by me
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[@BitsBeats]

Stay until the end of the video because there is a very funny surprise 😁👌

[@olds86307]

i did and nothing special was there

[@gamecube64sega68]

A Super Nintendo we can see.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

That poor SNES...

[@olds86307]

@Spit Dragon legit, what is in the outro that i dont see

[@DTX0217]

@@olds86307 Not the outro, just before it. At the tail end of the Battle Mania intro, there's an SD version of Mania stomping on an SNES, which is a comical 4th wall-breaking jab at Nintendo.

[@jasonblalock4429]

I'm genuinely impressed at how cool Sega was about letting people screw with their logo. Most companies are obsessed with brand presentation and wouldn't ever allow this sort of thing. And in return, it turned into a thing that was really distinctive to the Mega Drive / Genesis.

[@Jimbo1221]

Ikr I was thinking the same thing

[@Solesteam]

Sega: "Oh the logo? Do whatever you want with it, as long as it's somewhat readable during some point during the animation."

[@MJDBrokenHeartedSoul]

Totally agree 100 %

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

I feel the same thing with most movie studio logos that ends up being parodied. Take the Columbia Pictures logo from Zombieland.

[@vienmoreno1151]

Sega Does What Nintendont

[@JohnCharb87]

Wow where to start. 1. Comix Zone's logo is quite well made. Especially the voice clarity 2. Bluesky Software developed some of the best games on the Genesis. 3. Before Pokemon there was...Pulseman! 4. Battle Mania 2....take that Nintendo!!

[@hue_solaris]

Yep, Sega Genesis does what Nintendon't

[@lordanubis1458]

Also, 69th like, lol nice!

[@GTXDash]

I'm actually surprised that this video had no Puggsy intro /watch?v=qGfaPbPAK6E

[@LU21F1R3]

Pokémon?! Pulseman reminds me of Mega Man, but he is older.

[@miguelcaballero3441]

Actually,in vectorman you can shoot a screen at the upper right, and when it explodes, the sega logo stops working. Exellent video as allways.

[@BitsBeats]

I did not know this! I'm going to try it right now :)

[@gryphose1849]

Was actually about to ask about this, since I could've sworn it was possible. Thank you for confirming.

[@stark5679]

I believe there is a hidden tv screen on there you shoot and get some explosive to shut the logo off

[@LPetal86]

You can also do a small bonus game where you try to collect falling S E G A letters by shooting the logo! It lets you skip levels depending on how many you can collect!

[@civilhillgigas6365]

Yeah I left the same comment. Good on ya for remembering

[@jeffcox6539]

As someone who grew up with Nintendo I admired the small details like these on Genesis games.

[@gurvmlk]

I really do love how all these games could've just shown a plain, boring screen, but instead the developers decided that if they must show the Sega logo, they should at least have some fun and creativity with it. Also, was not expecting to get a laugh out of this video, but that last one was brilliant.

[@stark5679]

I forgot how Sega Genesis games back then pretty much all had some creative logo intro. Good o' dayz😊 Thanks for the memories

[@shoethrowingguy8803]

I always liked Zero Tolerance’s logo and intro. It’s a very quick but neat 3D spinning Sega logo, but the way the music kicks in the second you power on the Genesis really set the tone for the game.

[@sloppynyuszi]

That’s actually a fun game. I wish they rebuilt that game to be full screen with better draw distance. Playing the rom on my Ambernic is a bit too small. Even playing it on a bigger screen, it’s still too thin

[@savagedregime8176]

I think that dig on on the SNES in Battle Mania was because Vic Tokai allocated way more budget and manpower to SNES development, while this was the dev team's passion project they actually wanted to spend time on. So this was their way of venting some frustration.

[@Vulcanfaux]

Vectorman was my personal favorite. Let's you control him, and there was a tv off screen that if you broke it and got the power up, you could break the sega screen and everything went Grey. Shame this video didn't show that.

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

If you notice, the TV is partial shown on, well, the the tv.

[@mgarcar1255]

I thought the same thing, I remember doing that as a kid

[@alexanderhernandez5617]

I'm glad I scrolled through the comments before I typed out exactly what you said \m/,

[@roxynano]

I was going on thinking, “If they don’t have Battle Mania I swear.” I’m glad I was very satisfied on the final one. You can see this was the best for last.

[@YaowBucketHEAD]

Stomping on the Super Famicom. That would of blown my mind as a lad for some insignificant reason. 😆🤯

[@roxynano]

@@YaowBucketHEAD This is when the console battle turned into a bloody war.

[@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158]

Always loved beginning of Ristar. The way nice and peaceful Sega melody flows into dark and ominous music from intro is perfect.

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

Come on

[@mfC0RD]

Ristar is a gem. A lot of thought and effort was put into every single detail of the game.

[@98.11Deet]

The Genesis' Star Trek TNG game had a good one where the Sega logo beamed in with the Star Trek transporter effect.

[@edwardgaines6561]

Reminds me of Capcom's "Q-Sound" intros in their arcade games. They're eerie but cool at the same time! Makes ya feel all tingly inside.

[@thaneros]

That little jingle still haunts my head.

[@edwardgaines6561]

@@thaneros kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqSof2Otn9RlmqM You're welcome. ✌

[@gryzord9231]

Unforgettable memories

[@xIncisions]

It's easter eggs like this that keep the world of video games so damn interesting, despite having played them for 20 years! Stuff like this is what seperates old-school games from some of the boring, played-out tropes of today - innovation in stuff you wouldn't expect. Cheers for the upload, hope to see more of these little gems soon!

[@kirbyloq8622]

The earthworm Jim one is my favorite

[@Yuzoboy]

Not seen many of the before surprisingly.

[@RDJ134]

This brings back good memories :) Love how creative people went back in the day.

[@Meta_Productions]

The Ooze always scared me as a kid with the heartbeats plus the title screen too had a lot of nightmares about it.

[@TheJevonjames]

You missed on vector man, if you shot up at a specific angle you destroyed a tv, and you could collect a power to destroy the Sega logo. There was also a collectible mini game if you shoot the logo 24 times and headbutt jump it 12 times, then the more Sega icons you collect the higher the level you start on

[@Katzii]

Would have also included the Sonic 3D "SEGA!" scream, and the SEGA logo for "Sylvester & Tweety in Cagey Capers".

[@jamoladdintadjimov5319]

1:15 That logo is probably the only good thing about this game.

[@soulreaver1983]

Absolutely outstanding video great to have you back my friend 😀 👍

[@QUK_DDCT]

The ones for Ristar, Ooze, Vectorman and Pulseman take me back

[@leandrojose3887]

Sonic 3D Blast is missing!

[@thenonexistinghero]

Devs got really creative with this. Sega did what Nintendidn't.

[@bigduke5902]

Stopped making consoles?

[@camulodunon]

@@bigduke5902 People like you could actually take some lessons when it comes to being "creative". Always the same.

[@MathieuLeblanc1991]

Did not expect Bonkers to have so many variations

[@MarMaxGaming]

Was such a great start up! Thanks for putting it together. Ultimate nostalgia for sega fans!

[@RomuloTheBrazilian]

Spot Goes to Hollywood had a very funny intro where Spot carves the Sega logo from a solid stone block and, after finishing the job, starts juggling the mallet until it falls down on his foot, as he starts screaming in pain 🤣

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

Screaming in choir song and then screams like a monkey, it's hilarious!

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

One of the reasons why the Sega Genesis is my favorite video game console is because there are so many great variants of the Sega logo.

[@axelprino]

Seems like Bluesky really had a lot of fun making the intros. It's also kinda weird when I remember that Game Freak actually works with Sega every now and then, they don't exclusively partner with Nintendo.

[@Hello-hz7gj]

Cool video, I like your creativity for new videos

[@retro3188]

Awesome. Se-ga!

[@loneshewolf74]

A lot of these characters don't seem to like Sega, they're punching, shooting, smashing, or even eating their logo.😆

[@gurvmlk]

Well, one might say that eating the logo does show a love for Sega. Just not exactly the kind of love one would want.

[@Cloud971]

Aaaah the good old times.......

[@robernolli4264]

The last one! 👏 jajajaj

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

Best parts of Sega Genesis, if only there is game developers out there that would somewhat do the same today!

[@themaskedone4987]

I've always love vectorman the most, its the fact u can move and shoot like in the game and even break the sega sign with the TV in the top left of the screen

[@fivespot83s24]

Nice compilation! Another omission is Shining Force 1 and 2 where the SEGA letters hop into frame one by one.

[@Azabien]

The Genesis/Mega Drive were such good systems. I wish newer consoles would be as creative as the older generations.

[@reo5187]

Mr PL4Ndemic loves Sega

[@dugnice]

I'd like to see more new, high quality games from Sega, utilizing it's rich collection of IP.

[@ult_mpx]

If anyone doesn't know: For Vectorman (5:01), you can blow up the logo. You can barely see the corner of the monitor just above where he jumps down. It contains an exploding orb.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

The Mickey Mania one was very creative. I also love the Aladdin one.

[@megadriveleo]

That Battle Mania 2 one is just savage. Lol

[@g-starthefirst]

2:43 I was waiting for this one the whole time

[@jonathana6429]

I wish modern consoles had something like this.

[@inceptional]

Some cool examples there.

[@therealisticgamer5834]

Nice.👍 Now do one with Capcom logos.

[@BitsBeats]

Sounds like a good idea!

[@damin9913]

I love sega genesis they all were creative too me

[@thisWinglessAngel]

All the ones from Eternal Champions and Jurassic Park had to be my favorites.

[@WorldRetroGames]

Amazing!!! Ecco the Dolphin 😥

[@CDbiggen]

Knew that Ecco one would be on here, it was too good.

[@arlekino0792]

When they all in a row it starts to look like an eyecatch compilation.

[@andersonrodrigo63]

Battle mania was awesome hahaah

[@bigmuthafooka]

Vectorman is so cool, getting to control him and whatnot, should have shown getting the power up and making all the lights go out on the title screen

[@darkstardarin]

Sonic, Comix Zone, and Eternal Champions, my top 3 right there.

[@karrin27]

these intros remembers me the cartoon network studio animations, they should back with they

[@robertoromerocarmona2629]

I remember pressing the reset buttons several times when playing Eternal Champions just to see what animation will come next

[@brazilmugenteam]

7:48 hahahahahahaha that was amazing!

[@raymundomercado8799]

Están padres los intros , Siempre me gustó el de Aladino Cómo le da al cotorro

[@SaRaSa2012]

Sonic 3D blast and Boogerman have some great intros also.

[@VELVETPERSON]

Boogerman has one cool too

[@NBmad]

Some of this I can recognize just for the sound

[@Cappyrio]

4:54 this one was actually made by a guy named David Goodenough, he wanted to make fun of Sega with this little animation. « That was my response to Sega! A good kick in its logo » That guy also became a meme thanks to Joueur du Grenier, a french youtuber

[@netoantonio]

0:40 ok it took me 20 years to understand that the dino was saying "SEGA"

[@KingM119]

Reasons why I was a huge sega fan

[@TheTyisawesome]

Sonic Spin Ball remains one of my favorite

[@deanfranz]

Whoa, Battle Mania fired some serious shots at the SNES!

[@NealCamerlengo]

The Jurassic Park one still creeps me out. Oh and speaking of said Park, the Rampage Edition seems to be missing along with Gunstar Heroes.

[@orlandoracer407]

In Vectorman sega intro. There's a tv outside the corner of the screen. If you get it, you'll get a bomb which blows up the sega lights and the sega waving background

[@supernintendosp]

That guy running into the Sega logo made me laugh.

[@faceheadman]

batman and robin has a special extra detailed (and large) version of the logo as well

[@venomsnake1779]

You missed NBA JAM Tournament Edition. The animation is amazing!

[@MrZillas]

7:45 poor Super Nintendo, haha

[@njux07]

SEGA was a marketing genius

[@DrCheis]

Sonic 3D blast belongs on this list for sure. Star Trek TNG too

[@goatbone]

You could do a follow up to this video. Some good suggestions listed in the comments. Puggsy would be a good one to add.

[@civilhillgigas6365]

There was more to Vectorman. There is a hidden power up in the top right corner. Shoot out the hidden TV and you can blow up the Sega logo and make if flicker like a blown light bulb

[@mazda9624]

3:00 makes me so incredibly nostalgic

[@Kos4Evr]

4:59 Vectorman to the right of the logo off the top of the screen is a tv. Shoot it to get a power up. Turns you into a grenade and you can blow up the logo.

[@jeromemccalla9520]

5:18 you forgot to shoot the monitor on the top right to make the logo go trippy.

[@Reaperman4711]

It's amazing how much freedom Sega left them with their logo/branding back then. EA, surprisingly, leaves a lot of freedom in that realm. --I went looking at recent Star Wars games to see if Luasarts/Lucasfilm still did it, and they don't, but EA did on those same Star Wars games.

[@MaxxSilva22]

0:40 Se growl

[@stephencook7337]

There’s a few more good ones like Golden Axe, Shinobi 3 and many more

[@johnny718bravo]

Battle Mania. How did they get away with that?! lol

[@houstonhelicoptertours1006]

1. back then you could get away with a lot 2. It's only in the Japanese version afaik and it only appears if you hold start on controller 2 during the logo 3. nobody gave a f*ck upon seeing this (according to an interview with the developers) since SEGA wasn't exactly on friendly terms with Nintendo at that time

[@HoodieDragon]

Why does the Sonic sprite for Pro Striker 2 look so clean?

[@cantastoriebeghelli8962]

Wait till the last one ahah

[@davida7843]

every time me and my bro played vectorman we'd run around shooting the the logo and go through this game of "am i going to quit moving long enough to leave the logo screen yet? NOPE HAHA KEEP GOING" until it stopped being funny and we'd actually start the game

[@SalveASMR]

Sega brought character to a logo screen.

[@elrincondelukas]

I suscribe your channel. Like

[@Vampp2048]

for vecotrman i think there's an off-screen light you can shoot out and the background goes black

[@papytromblon]

The earthworm Jim 2 was on every consoles.

[@Williamsamoro]

Classic one, Sonic 1.

[@davidjs989]

Vectorman you can take out the sega logo with the overkill power up on the right hand top

[@7ylerD]

Limitations breed creativity

[@casaospinatores1009]

Like no other.

[@DonkeyFilms]

I still love the Sonic CD SEGA logo the best.

[@kaitlynhanson1434]

I’m with vultures.