Sonic Boom (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Animated sitcom Action comedy |
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| Directed by | Natalys Raut-Sieuzac |
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| Composer(s) | Michael Richard Plowman |
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| Original language(s) | English French |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 104 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 11 minutes |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network & Boomerang (U.S.) Canal J & Gulli (France) |
| Original release | November 8, 2014 – November 18, 2017 |
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| Related shows | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic Underground Sonic X Sonic Prime |
Sonic Boom is an exciting animated sitcom that brings the famous Sonic the Hedgehog video game characters to life in a new way. This show was created by Sega of America, Inc. and Technicolor Animation Productions. It aired on Cartoon Network, Canal J, and Gulli. It is the fifth TV series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog games. It was also the first to use computer-generated imagery animation and be shown in high-definition.
The series first aired in November 2014. It is part of a larger Sonic Boom collection of media. This collection included three video games: Rise of Lyric, Shattered Crystal, and Fire & Ice. There was also a comic book series by Archie Comics and a line of toys. Even though some of the games faced challenges, the TV series became very popular online. Fans loved its clever and funny jokes.
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Adventures of Team Sonic
The show follows the exciting adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends. These friends include Miles "Tails" Prower, Amy Rose, Knuckles the Echidna, and a new character, Sticks the Badger. They all live in a lively tropical jungle. Each episode tells a new, funny story.
Meet the Characters
Main Heroes and Villains
Sega announced the voice actors and characters for Sonic Boom in 2014. Jack Fletcher directed the voice acting for the show.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (voiced by Roger Craig Smith) is the speedy leader of Team Sonic. He is a blue hedgehog with super speed. Sonic is kind and brave, but he can sometimes be a bit impatient or sarcastic. In Sonic Boom, Sonic has blue fur on his arms and wears a brown scarf and sports tape.
- Doctor Eggman (voiced by Mike Pollock) is the main villain and a mad scientist. He is always trying to defeat Sonic. In this series, Eggman is often silly and thinks highly of himself. He sometimes pretends to be friendly with the heroes, but it's usually part of a plan to take over the island. He dreams of building his own theme park there.
- Miles "Tails" Prower (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) is Sonic's best friend and sidekick. He is a yellow fox with two tails. Tails is the team's mechanic and technology expert, always wearing goggles and a tool belt. His inventions don't always work perfectly, but he is very smart and good in a fight.
- Knuckles the Echidna (voiced by Travis Willingham) is a red echidna and the strong member of Team Sonic. His look in Sonic Boom is quite different; he is taller and more muscular. Knuckles is brave but sometimes not very smart or aware of things, which can annoy his friends. He often provides funny moments in the show.
- Amy Rose (voiced by Cindy Robinson) is a pink female hedgehog and a cheerful member of the group. Amy uses a giant hammer in battles. She has a crush on Sonic, but in Sonic Boom, she tries to keep it a secret. Amy is often the most sensible member of the team, helping everyone stay focused.
- Sticks the Badger (voiced by Nika Futterman) is a wild badger from the jungle. She is very good with boomerangs and staffs. Sticks can be a bit paranoid, but her unique way of thinking often helps the team solve problems.
- Orbot (voiced by Kirk Thornton) and Cubot (voiced by Wally Wingert) are Eggman's robot helpers. Orbot is red and round, while Cubot is yellow and cube-shaped. They aren't very mean or smart, but they follow Eggman's plans anyway.
Other Interesting Characters
- Charlie (voiced by Kirk Thornton) is a desert rat and archaeologist. He becomes a villain after getting frustrated with Knuckles.
- Comedy Chimp (voiced by Bill Freiberger) is a chimpanzee who hosts his own late-night talk show.
- D-Fekt (voiced by Wally Wingert) is a robot who was once with Eggman. He later became an ally to Team Sonic.
- Mayor E. Pluribus Fink (voiced by Mike Pollock) is a mouse who is the mayor of Hedgehog Village. He often cares most about keeping his job.
- Fastidious Beaver (voiced by Mike Pollock) is a beaver and the village librarian. He loves to correct other characters' grammar.
- The Lightning Bolt Society is a group of small-time villains. They are not very good at being bad and are often seen as harmless.
- Dave the Intern (voiced by Roger Craig Smith) works at the Meh Burger restaurant. He is a big fan of Eggman and later joins the Lightning Bolt Society.
- Metal Sonic is a robot copy of Sonic, created by Eggman.
- Shadow the Hedgehog (voiced by Kirk Thornton) is a powerful black hedgehog with super speed and teleportation. He is much more aggressive than Sonic and wants to cause trouble for the world.
- T.W. Barker (voiced by Kirk Thornton) is a gray wolf who runs a circus. He also worked as Eggman's lawyer once.
- Tommy Thunder (voiced by Wally Wingert) is a tiger and a famous action movie star. He acts tough but is easily scared in real life.
- Mrs. Vandersnout (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) is an elderly wolf. Despite her innocent look, she sometimes acts dishonestly.
- Zooey (voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey) is a fox in Hedgehog Village. Tails has a crush on her.
How Sonic Boom Was Made
The idea for this computer-animated series was first announced in October 2013. It showed silhouettes of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. The series has 52 episodes, each 11 minutes long. Evan Baily, Donna Friedman Meir, and Sandrine Nguyen developed the show. Evan Baily and Bill Freiberger were the showrunners. Takashi Iizuka, who leads Sonic Team, oversaw the project. In February 2014, Sega showed the first preview, revealing the characters' new designs.
Many voice actors from the Sonic video games returned for the show. These included Roger Craig Smith as Sonic, Travis Willingham as Knuckles, Cindy Robinson as Amy, and Mike Pollock as Doctor Eggman. Colleen Villard took over the role of Tails. A new character, Sticks the Badger, was introduced and voiced by Nika Futterman. The creators wanted the show to appeal more to audiences in Western countries. They also planned for it to run alongside the 'Modern' series of Sonic games. The show combined action with lots of comedy. Sonic Boom first aired in the United States on November 8, 2014, on Cartoon Network.
A second season of Sonic Boom was announced in October 2015 and premiered on October 29, 2016. The rest of season two later aired on Boomerang. As of 2020, there were no plans for more seasons after the two-season run.
Where Sonic Boom Aired
Sonic Boom first aired internationally on Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand in April 2015. It also premiered in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Boomerang in June 2015. The show was also broadcast on Cartoon Network in places like Singapore, Malaysia, and India. It aired on Boomerang in the United States from October 2015 to November 2017.
Watching Sonic Boom at Home
Streaming Options
In May 2016, the first season became available to stream on Hulu in the United States. Later, in December 2016, the series was added to Netflix for viewers outside the United States. The second season was added to Hulu in November 2017. Today, both seasons are available on Netflix in the US. You can also find the series streaming on Tubi.
DVD and Blu-ray Releases
The game Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice for the Nintendo 3DS included a special DVD with three episodes from season 1. Later, NCircle Entertainment released several DVDs of the show in the US. These included "Sonic Boom: Here Comes The Boom!" and "Sonic Boom: Go Team Sonic!". They also released "Sonic Boom: Season 1, Volume 1" and "Sonic Boom: Season 1, Volume 2," which collected all 52 episodes of the first season. These sometimes came with action figures.
Both seasons of Sonic Boom were also released on Blu-ray between May and September 2021. A complete series Blu-ray, including a special steelbook edition, was released in March 2022.
Sonic Boom in Other Media
Video Games
Two video games were released in November 2014 as stories that happened before the TV series. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric was for the Wii U, and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal was for the Nintendo 3DS. In Rise of Lyric, players could switch between Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, using their unique skills. Shattered Crystal focused more on jumping and solving puzzles. While Rise of Lyric received many negative reviews from critics, it was still an important part of the Sonic Boom story.
A third game, Fire & Ice, came out for the Nintendo 3DS in September 2016. There was also a mobile game called Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom, released in July 2015. The character Sticks, who first appeared in the show, has also been featured in other Sonic games like Sonic Runners and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Books and Comics
In early 2016, a series of children's books based on Sonic Boom episodes were released in France.
A comic book series based on the Sonic Boom franchise started in October 2014 by Archie Comics. Ian Flynn was the writer, and Evan Stanley was the artist. The comics were praised for their humor and clear art style. They sometimes even made jokes that acknowledged they were a comic book! The Sonic Boom comics were part of a big crossover event called "Worlds Unite" in 2015. The series ended with its 11th issue in September 2015, but stories with the characters continued in other Sonic magazines.
See also
In Spanish: Sonic Boom (serie de televisión) para niños
