List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters facts for kids

A variety of Sonic characters gathered. Clockwise from top: Doctor Eggman, Rouge the Bat, Shadow the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic the Hedgehog, Amy Rose, Miles "Tails" Prower, Cream the Rabbit, Cheese the Chao (flying, center), and Blaze the Cat. Art by Yuji Uekawa.

The Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise started in 1991. The first game was Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. It featured a blue hedgehog named Sonic. He fought against a round human villain named Doctor Eggman (also known as Doctor Ivo Robotnik).

The next game, Sonic 2, introduced Sonic's fox friend, Tails. Sonic CD brought in Amy Rose, a pink hedgehog who really likes Sonic. Sonic 3 introduced Knuckles the Echidna, who started as Sonic's rival but later became his friend. These five characters are still very important and have been in many games.

Over the years, many other characters have joined the series. Some are animal characters like Shadow the Hedgehog and Cream the Rabbit. Others are robots made by Eggman, such as Metal Sonic and E-123 Omega. There are also human characters like Eggman's grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. The games also feature special creatures like Chao, Wisps, and Koco. Chao are like digital pets. Wisps give characters special power-ups. Koco give Sonic new abilities.

The Sonic games have their own stories. These are separate from the Sonic the Hedgehog comics and other Sonic shows. Because of this, the characters can be a bit different, but many are the same.

Meet the Main Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog, is a blue hedgehog. He is the main hero of the series. Sega created him to be their new mascot, like Mario for Nintendo. Sonic first appeared in an arcade game called Rad Mobile. His official debut was in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991).

Sonic's best skill is his incredible speed. He is known as the fastest hedgehog in the world. When he uses the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, he can become Super Sonic. This makes him even faster and stronger.

Doctor Eggman

Doctor Ivo Robotnik, is better known as Doctor Eggman, . He is a human mad scientist and the main villain. He first appeared in the very first Sonic the Hedgehog game. In that game, he tried to collect the Chaos Emeralds. He wanted to turn all animals into robots.

Eggman thinks he is a genius, with an IQ of 300. He loves making robots and is an expert in robotics. His main goal is to take over the world. He wants to create his perfect world, which he calls Eggmanland or the Eggman Empire.

Miles "Tails" Prower

Miles Prower, is usually called Tails, . He is a two-tailed fox and Sonic's best friend. His name is a pun on "miles per hour". Tails can spin his two tails like a helicopter to fly for a short time.

Tails was designed by Yasushi Yamaguchi to be Sonic's sidekick. He first appeared in Sonic 2 for the Game Gear. He was kidnapped by Doctor Robotnik in that game. He became a playable character in the Genesis version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Tails has been in almost every Sonic game since then. He even starred in two solo games for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.

Tails is often shown as sweet and humble. He used to be picked on because of his twin tails before he met Sonic. Tails is very smart and great at building machines.

Amy Rose

Voiced by:

English: Jennifer Douillard (1999–2004), Lisa Ortiz (2003–2010), Cindy Robinson (2010–present), Shannon Chan-Kent (Sonic Prime)
Japanese: Taeko Kawata

Amy Rose is a pink hedgehog. She calls herself Sonic's girlfriend. Amy is very energetic and a tomboy. She was created by Kazuyuki Hoshino for Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993). Her look was updated in Sonic Adventure (1998) by Yuji Uekawa.

In the games, Amy is determined and competitive. She often follows Sonic to get his attention or make sure he is safe. She wants to marry him one day. Amy doesn't have super speed or strength. Instead, she uses a large hammer to defend herself. In Sonic CD, Metal Sonic kidnaps Amy, and Sonic has to rescue her.

Amy became a playable character in a Sonic platformer in Sonic Adventure. She is also playable in Sonic Heroes (2003) and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). She appears as a non-player character in games like Sonic Unleashed (2008). Amy is one of the most popular characters in the series. She also appears in TV shows like Sonic X and Sonic Prime.

Metal Sonic

Voiced by:

English: Gary Dehan (OVA), Ryan Drummond (2003), Ray Chase (2024)
Japanese: Masami Kikuchi (OVA), Jun'ichi Kanemaru (2003)

Metal Sonic is an evil robot version of Sonic. Dr. Robotnik created him. He first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog CD. His job was to go back in time and change the past. This would help Dr. Eggman rule the future. Sonic has to race him to save Amy Rose.

Metal Sonic has appeared in many games. He was the main villain in Sonic Heroes. In that game, he transformed into Neo Metal Sonic and then Metal Overlord. He was defeated by Super Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. He also appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA) movie.

Metal Sonic is a playable character in many spin-off games. These include Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, and the Mario & Sonic series. He has great strength. He has a laser cannon, a jet engine, and a force field to protect himself. He usually makes electronic noises to communicate.

Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles the Echidna is a red echidna. He is one of Sonic's friendly rivals. He was first introduced in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Knuckles lives on Angel Island. This island floats in the sky because of the power of the Master Emerald. Knuckles is the last of his people, the Echidnas. His job is to guard the Master Emerald.

Knuckles is one of the strongest characters in the Sonic series. He is skilled in martial arts, especially punches. He can shatter rocks with his fists. He can also trap air under his dreadlocks to glide for short distances.

Chaotix Detective Agency

The Chaotix are a group of characters who first appeared in Knuckles' Chaotix. Later, they formed their own detective agency in Sonic Heroes. The main members are Vector, Espio, and Charmy.

Vector the Crocodile

Voiced by:

English: Marc Biagi (2004), Carter Cathcart (2004–2006), Dan Green (2007–2009), Keith Silverstein (2010–present)
Japanese: Kenta Miyake

Vector the Crocodile is a large crocodile. He is the "head honcho" and brains of the Chaotix Detective Agency. He can be bossy but also easy-going. His rough way of speaking hides his clear thinking. He has a strong sense of justice. He often does unpaid work to help others, even if it means the agency is short on money. Vector is very strong. His powerful jaws are a great weapon. He loves singing and always wears headphones.

Espio the Chameleon

Voiced by:

English: Bill Corkery (2004), David Wills (2005–2009), Troy Baker (2010–2011), Matthew Mercer (2016–present)
Japanese: Yuuki Masuda

Espio the Chameleon is a chameleon and a ninja warrior. He is the calmest member of the Chaotix. He is disciplined and quiet. Espio is confident in his skills and loves training. He is not afraid of danger. With his ninja training and ability to turn invisible, he can move around without being seen.

Charmy Bee

Voiced by:

English: Emily Corkery (2004), Amy Birnbaum (2003–2009), Colleen O'Shaughnessey (2010–present)
Japanese: Yoko Teppouzuka

Charmy Bee is a bee. He is the "scatter-brained funny-kid" of the Chaotix. Charmy is cheerful, curious, and full of energy. He often talks about things no one else cares about. His playful nature makes the other agency members look more serious. He is seen as a "cute mascot". He can use his stinger if he gets angry.

Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel

Mighty the Armadillo is a black and red armadillo. He first appeared in the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog. Mighty loves nature and traveling. He dislikes violence and prefers to be gentle. However, he can be very capable when needed.

Ray the Flying Squirrel is a yellow flying squirrel. He also debuted in SegaSonic the Hedgehog. Ray can run as fast as Sonic. He can also climb trees and glide through the air.

Both Mighty and Ray were missing from games for a long time. They were shown on a "missing persons" poster in Sonic Generations. They later returned as playable characters in the Sonic Mania expansion, Sonic Mania Plus.

Big the Cat

Voiced by:

English: Jon St. John (1998–2004), Oliver Wyman (2003–2010, 2016), Kyle Hebert (2010–present), Ian Hanlin (Sonic Prime)
Japanese: Shun Yashiro (1998-2000), Takashi Nagasako (2003-present)

Big the Cat first appeared in the 1998 Dreamcast game Sonic Adventure. Big is a large, purple cat. He is shown as sweet, easygoing, and very strong.

In Sonic Adventure, Big's story is about fishing for his frog friend, Froggy . Froggy swallowed a Chaos Emerald. Big also teams up with Amy Rose and Cream the Rabbit in Sonic Heroes. He is a minor playable character in some other Sonic games.

Chaos and Chao

Chaos is a water-like creature. It can change its body shape easily and is very smart. Without any Chaos Emeralds, it is called "Chaos Zero". As it absorbs more Emeralds, it becomes more powerful. With all seven, it becomes "Perfect Chaos". Chaos first appeared in Sonic Adventure. Dr. Eggman tried to use it to take over the world.

Chaos is a mutated Chao . Chao are small creatures with soft, pudding-like bodies. They act a lot like human babies. Chaos acts as a guardian for its species. It protects the Master Emerald and keeps the water around its altar clean.

Chao were added to Sonic Adventure to encourage players to explore the game. Players can raise Chao in special areas called Chao Gardens. They hatch from eggs. If a Chao is treated well, it will be reincarnated as an egg when it grows up. If treated poorly, it will disappear from the game. Chao can also breed to make new eggs.

E-100 Series Robots

The E-100 Series is a group of robots created by Doctor Eggman. He uses them to try and conquer the world. However, some of these robots have gone against his orders.

E-102 Gamma

Voiced by:

English: Steve Broadie (1999-2000), Andrew Rannells (Sonic X)
Japanese: Joji Nakata (1998-2000), Naoki Imamura (Sonic X)

E-102 Gamma is a red, strong robot. He has a powerful gun built into his arm. Gamma appears mainly in Sonic Adventure. He turns against Eggman after a talk with Amy Rose. He then destroys other E-100 robots to free the animals trapped inside them. Finally, he frees himself.

E-123 Omega

Voiced by:

English: Jon St. John (2003), Jeff Kramer (2005, 2009), Maddie Blaustein (2006–2009), Vic Mignogna (2010–2017), Aaron LaPlante (2019), Roger Craig Smith (2023–present)
Japanese: Taiten Kusunoki

E-123 Omega first appears in Sonic Heroes. Eggman sealed Omega away in a base. When Rouge the Bat accidentally reactivates him, Omega is very angry at Eggman for locking him up. He teams up with Shadow and Rouge to get revenge on Eggman. He wants to prove he is the strongest robot.

Omega has many powerful weapons hidden in his arms. These include machine guns, flamethrowers, missile launchers, and beam cannons. He can also use rocket-powered drills.

Omochao

Voiced by:

English: Lani Minella (2001–2004), Rebecca Honig (2007), Laura Bailey (2011-2016), Erica Lindbeck (2019–present)
Japanese: Etsuko Kozakura

Omochao is a robot Chao with a propeller on its head. Omochao was introduced in Sonic Adventure. It helps players learn how to play the game in Sonic Adventure 2 and other titles. It also appears as a referee in some racing games. "Omochao" is a pun on "omocha" (Japanese for "toy") and "chao".

Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog is a black and red male hedgehog. He was created artificially. He looks similar to Sonic. His special hover skates make him super fast, almost as fast as Sonic. He first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.

Shadow was created 50 years ago by Professor Gerald Robotnik. He was meant to be the "Ultimate Life Form", which means he is ageless and immortal. Shadow is very smart and determined. Once he has a goal, he will do anything to achieve it.

Shadow can use special spin attacks like Sonic. With a Chaos Emerald, he can warp time and space using "Chaos Control". He can also use other Chaos powers like "Chaos Spear" and "Chaos Blast". When he uses the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into Super Shadow. This gives him flight and makes him almost unbeatable.

Rouge the Bat

Voiced by:

English: Lani Minella (2001–2004), Kathleen Delaney (2005–2009), Karen Strassman (2010–present), Kazumi Evans (Sonic Prime)
Japanese: Rumi Ochiai

Rouge the Bat is a white bat. She first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001. She is a professional treasure hunter. She calls herself the "World's Greatest Treasure Hunter". Rouge loves jewels and sometimes ignores rules for profit. She uses her "feminine charm" to seem careless, but she is actually very clever. She also works as a part-time spy for the government. She fights using kicks, especially her "Screw Kick", and can fly with her wings.

Rouge is a very popular character. She was the second most popular female character in a Japanese poll in 2006, after Amy Rose. She has also appeared in TV shows like Sonic X and Sonic Prime.

Professor Gerald Robotnik

Voiced by:

English: Marc Biagi (2001), Mike Pollock (2003–present)

Japanese: Chikao Otsuka (2001–2005), Kotaro Nakamura (2024-present), Kōichi Yamadera (live-action films)

Professor Gerald Robotnik is the grandfather of Maria Robotnik and Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik. He first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2. Fifty years before the main story, he built the Space Colony ARK. He researched how to create an "Ultimate Life Form" to help cure Maria's illness. This led to the creation of Shadow the Hedgehog.

However, his project was shut down by the government. During a raid on the ARK, Maria was killed. Gerald was very angry about Maria's death. He turned the ARK into a dangerous weapon. He also influenced Shadow to seek revenge on humanity.

Trip the Sungazer

Voiced by:

English: Tara Strong

Trip the Sungazer first appeared in the video game Sonic Superstars. She was designed by Naoto Ohshima. Trip is a shy and nervous Sungazer lizard. She first works for Dr. Eggman and Fang the Hunter. But later, she becomes a friend and ally to Sonic and his friends.

Trip has a unique look. She has a small, rounded body, typical of a lizard. She often looks timid, especially at first. Her scales are light brown, helping her blend in. She wears a large helmet with big, round goggles. This helmet is a key part of her design.

When you first meet Trip, she is very shy. She seems easily scared and uncomfortable with fighting. She speaks quietly and often looks worried. She doesn't seem to enjoy working for Eggman and Fang. She follows their orders more out of fear than loyalty.

As the story goes on, Trip becomes braver. In important moments, she finds courage to help others. She learns to stand up for herself and her friends. This change from timid to brave is a big part of her story. She is kind-hearted and can form real friendships.

Trip can climb walls, which helps her reach new areas in the game. After she becomes an ally and gets power from the Emeralds of the Stars, she unlocks a special ability called the "Dragon Spin." This lets her fly or glide, making her very mobile.

Maria Robotnik

Voiced by:

English: Moriah Angeline (2001), Rebecca Honig (2005), Stephanie Sheh (2024)
Japanese: Yuri Shiratori, Aoi Yuuki (live-action films)

Maria Robotnik appears mostly in flashbacks in Sonic Adventure 2 and Shadow the Hedgehog. She is Professor Gerald Robotnik's granddaughter. She is also Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik's cousin. Maria had a serious illness that was incurable at the time. Gerald started "Project Shadow" to try and save her.

Maria and Shadow became like siblings. But their time together was short. A government group called G.U.N. raided the ARK. Maria was fatally injured. Before she passed away, she put Shadow in an escape pod. She asked him to believe in humanity. This event deeply affected Shadow. It first made him want to destroy the world. But eventually, his promise to Maria led him to help Sonic save the earth.

Cream the Rabbit and Cheese

Voiced by:

English: Sarah Wulfeck (2004), Rebecca Honig (2003–2009), Michelle Ruff (2010–present)
Japanese: Sayaka Aoki (Cream), Ryo Hirohashi (Cheese)

Cream the Rabbit is a peach-colored rabbit. She always has her friend Cheese, with her. Cheese is a blue Chao with a red bow-tie. Their names are based on "cream cheese". Cream is shown as being innocent because her mother, Vanilla, raised her like a princess. She is always polite but sometimes acts like a child.

Cream can fly for short times by flapping her two big ears. Cheese often attacks enemies for Cream by ramming into them. Cream first appeared as a playable character in Sonic Advance 2. She was trying to rescue her mother from Dr. Eggman. She also appeared in Sonic Heroes as part of "Team Rose".

Blaze the Cat

Voiced by:

English: Erica Schroeder (2005–2009), Laura Bailey (2010–2016), Erica Lindbeck (2019–present)
Japanese: Nao Takamori

Blaze the Cat is a purple cat princess from another dimension. She guards the Sol Emeralds, which are like the Chaos Emeralds in her world. This makes her role similar to Knuckles the Echidna. She is calm and levelheaded, but hides her true feelings. She can control fire. She wears a cape to hide her fire powers because she was teased about them when she was young. With the Sol Emeralds, she can turn into Burning Blaze.

Blaze first appeared in Sonic Rush as a playable character with Sonic. She came to Sonic's dimension from her own. She helped Sonic stop Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega. She also appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) as Silver the Hedgehog's friend. Blaze is a playable athlete in the Mario & Sonic at the Olympics games.

Eggman Nega

Voiced by:

English: Mike Pollock
Japanese: Chikao Otsuka (2005–2020)

Eggman Nega is a descendant of Eggman from 200 years in the future. He first appeared in Sonic Rush. He is the main enemy of Blaze the Cat and later Silver the Hedgehog. He causes trouble by traveling through time and dimensions. He looks like Doctor Eggman, but his personality is different. He is cold and calculating, but polite.

Black Doom

Voiced by:

English: Sean Schemmel (2005), Benjamin Diskin (2024)
Japanese: Ryūzaburō Ōtomo

Black Doom is the leader of the Black Arms. They are an alien group that wants to take over Earth. They want to use humans as a source of energy. He first appeared in Shadow the Hedgehog as the main villain. It is revealed that Shadow was created using his blood. Black Doom tries to control Shadow, but Shadow fights back and defeats him.

Babylon Rogues

The Babylon Rogues are a group of avian thieves. They have only appeared together in the Sonic Riders racing games. They are the rivals of Team Sonic.

Jet the Hawk

Voiced by:

English: Jason Griffith (2006–2009), Michael Yurchak (2010–present)
Japanese: Daisuke Kishio

Jet the Hawk is a green hawk. He is the leader of the Babylon Rogues. He is called the "Legendary Wind Master" because he is very good at using Extreme Gear. His skills make him a match for Sonic the Hedgehog. Jet is very proud. He hates losing and people who are faster than him. He fights using Bashyo Fans.

Wave the Swallow

Voiced by:

English: Erica Schroeder (2006–2008), Kate Higgins (2010–2016)
Japanese: Chie Nakamura

Wave the Swallow is a purple swallow. She is the team's mechanic. She is very skilled with Extreme Gear, even more than Tails or Dr. Eggman. She is confident because of her knowledge. She follows Jet's lead, even if she thinks he is unreliable.

Storm the Albatross

Voiced by:

English: Dan Green (2006–2008), Travis Willingham (2010)
Japanese: Kenji Nomura

Storm the Albatross is a big albatross. He is the strong "muscle" of the Babylon Rogues. He is very loyal to Jet the Hawk. When he gets angry, he can be destructive. His physical strength makes up for his lower intelligence and speed. He has a quick temper and hates waiting.

Silver the Hedgehog

Voiced by:

English: Pete Capella (2006–2009), Quinton Flynn (2010–2017), Bryce Papenbrook (2019–present)
Japanese: Daisuke Ono

Silver the Hedgehog is a silver-furred hedgehog. He comes from 200 years in the future. He first appeared in the 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog game. His story involves traveling back in time with Blaze the Cat. They wanted to find Sonic, who they thought was destroying their future world.

Silver's main power is telekinesis. This means he can move objects with his mind. He can use them as projectiles or to interact with his surroundings. Like Sonic and Shadow, he can transform into his "super form" using the seven Chaos Emeralds.

Silver was created to add a new way to play the game. Developers thought of many ideas for him. They decided to make him another hedgehog. His backstory was inspired by a character named Trunks from the Dragon Ball manga.

Orbot and Cubot

Voiced by:

English: Chris Collet (Orbot, Sonic Unleashed), Kirk Thornton (Orbot, 2010–present), Wally Wingert (Cubot), Deven Mack (both, Sonic Prime)
Japanese: Mitsuo Iwata (Orbot), Wataru Takagi (Cubot)

Orbot is a red robot assistant of Dr. Eggman. He first appeared in Sonic Unleashed. He often makes sarcastic comments about Eggman's plans. This usually earns him a quick smack.

He appears again in Sonic Colors with a yellow robot named Cubot . Cubot is slower and not as witty as Orbot. He also has a defect that makes him speak with different accents. The two robots continue to help Dr. Eggman in later games. They also appeared in the Sonic Boom animated series.

Wisps

Voiced by: Utako Yoshino Wisps are alien creatures. They live on a green planet called Planet Wisp. The mother of all Wisps is Mother Wisp, a large pink Wisp. She created their planet and raised her children. Wisps speak a language that Sonic and Tails cannot understand. Tails builds a translation device in Sonic Colors.

Wisps are made of an energy called "Hyper-go-ons". They can enter Sonic's body and give him temporary elemental powers. These are called "Color Powers". There are many types of Wisps, each with a different power. For example, Yellow Wisps let Sonic drill underground. Orange Wisps blast him into the air.

In Sonic Colors, Eggman builds an amusement park on the Wisps' planets. Sonic and Tails investigate and rescue a White Wisp named Yacker. It turns out Eggman is turning Wisps into a corrupted form to power a mind control ray. Sonic frees the Wisps and uses their powers to defeat Eggman.

Wisps have been praised for adding interesting new gameplay to the Sonic series. They encourage players to replay levels to find new areas.

Deadly Six

The Deadly Six are a group of six Zeti. Zeti are a species that can control magnetic fields. Before the events of Sonic Lost World, Dr. Eggman controlled them. He used a special item called the Cacophonic Conch to control their powers. When Sonic accidentally kicks the Conch away, the Deadly Six turn on Eggman. They then use his machine to steal Earth's energy. Sonic and Tails have to team up with Eggman to stop them.

The members of the Deadly Six are:

• Zavok (voiced by Travis Willingham and Patrick Seitz in English, Joji Nakata in Japanese): The strong, red Zeti and leader.
• Zazz (voiced by Liam O'Brien in English, Yutaka Aoyama in Japanese): A lanky, pink Zeti who loves to fight.
• Zomom (voiced by Patrick Seitz in English, Chafurin in Japanese): A hungry and not-so-smart yellow Zeti who is always eating.
• Master Zik (voiced by Kirk Thornton in English, Mugihito in Japanese): An old, blue Zeti skilled in martial arts. He founded the Deadly Six and taught Zavok.
• Zeena (voiced by Stephanie Sheh in English, Yumi Toma in Japanese): A green Zeti who loves how she looks. She is the only female member.
• Zor (voiced by Sam Riegel in English, Yuki Tai in Japanese): A purple Zeti who is very gloomy. He is always holding a blue rose.

Characters from Other Media

Sticks the Badger

Sticks the Badger (voiced by Nika Futterman in English, Aoi Yuki in Japanese) is an orange and brown badger. She first appeared in the animated Sonic Boom TV series. She is wild, energetic, and a bit paranoid. She lived alone in the wilderness for most of her life. But she wants to be good friends with Sonic, Amy, Tails, and Knuckles.

Sticks appears in all the Sonic Boom video games. She is playable in Shattered Crystal and Fire & Ice. She has also appeared in other Sonic games not related to Boom, like Sonic Runners and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Tom and Maddie Wachowski

Tom Wachowski (played by James Marsden) and his wife Maddie (played by Tika Sumpter) are the main human characters in the live-action Sonic movies.

Tom is the sheriff of Green Hills, Montana. Maddie is the local veterinarian. They first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog. They become like parents to Sonic and help him stop Robotnik. They also appear in the sequel, helping Tails and Knuckles. They are set to appear in the third film.

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See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Personajes de Sonic the Hedgehog para niños