Sonic the Hedgehog (disambiguation) facts for kids
Sonic the Hedgehog is a very popular media franchise created by a Japanese company called Sega. A "media franchise" means it's a collection of different types of entertainment, all based on the same characters and stories. This includes video games, comic books, TV shows, and movies!
The main character of this exciting world is a super-fast blue hedgehog named Sonic the Hedgehog. He is known for his incredible speed and his mission to stop the evil Dr. Eggman.
Sonic's Awesome Video Games
Sonic the Hedgehog first became famous through his video games. Most of them are "platform games," where you control Sonic as he runs, jumps, and spins through levels, collecting rings and defeating enemies.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game) was the very first game. It came out in 1991 for the Sega Genesis (also known as the Mega Drive). This game introduced Sonic's amazing speed and colorful levels.
- Another game, also called Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit video game), was released in 1991 for the Sega Master System and Game Gear. It was a bit different from the Genesis version but still lots of fun.
- SegaSonic the Hedgehog was an arcade game from 1993. It was an "isometric" game, meaning you saw the action from a top-down, angled view.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game) was a game released in 2006 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It featured new adventures for Sonic and his friends.
Sonic in Comic Books
Beyond video games, Sonic's adventures continued in comic books, telling new stories about him and his friends.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics) was a long-running comic book series. It was published in the United States by Archie Comics for many years.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing) is another comic book series. It is currently published in the United States by IDW Publishing, continuing Sonic's adventures for new readers.
Sonic on TV and in Movies
Sonic and his friends have also starred in many animated TV shows and even big movies!
- Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series) was an animated television show from 1993. It was made in Italy and America.
- Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was another American animated TV series from 1993. It was known for its funny and silly adventures.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA) was a special animated video series from Japan, released in 1996. OVA stands for "Original Video Animation."
- Sonic the Hedgehog (film) is a live-action movie that came out in 2020. It brought Sonic's adventures to the big screen with real actors and amazing computer animation for Sonic!
More About Sonic
- You can find more articles about Sonic by searching for All pages with titles containing "Sonic the Hedgehog".
