Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is a captivating other series that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

Category
Game
Release Year
1991
Origin
Japan
Tags
other

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Sonic the Hedgehog
Aliases
Sonic the Hedgehog
Type
Video Game Franchise
Release Year
1991
Status
Active
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, Hirokazu Yasuhara
Publisher
Sega
Original Work
Original video game franchise created by Sega
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy

Content Information

Synopsis
An epic adventure story featuring Sonic the Hedgehog with compelling characters and an engaging plot.
Main Characters
Main Character, Supporting Character
Setting
The world of Sonic the Hedgehog with its unique environment and atmosphere
Themes
Adventure, Friendship, Growth, Discovery
Target Audience
General audience

Media Forms

Toy Lines
Action figures, collectible models, and themed merchandise
Animated Series
Animated adaptation available
Live Action Films
Live-action adaptations and spin-off movies
Comics
Manga and comic book series
Video Games
Console and mobile game adaptations
Merchandise
Wide range of licensed products and collectibles

Commercial Information

Box Office
$100M+ worldwide revenue
Merchandise Sales
$50M+ in merchandise sales
Licensing Deals
Multiple international licensing agreements
Market Performance
Strong performance in target demographics

Fan Culture

Community Size
1M+ active fans worldwide
Fan Art
Extensive fan art community with thousands of creations
Conventions
Regular appearances at major conventions
Cosplay
Popular cosplay characters and events
Fan Fiction
Active fan fiction community with original stories

Historical Development

Key Milestones
year:1991
event:Sonic the Hedgehog original release
description:The original Sonic the Hedgehog game was released for Sega Genesis
year:1992
event:Sonic 2 introduces Tails
description:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced Miles 'Tails' Prower
year:1994
event:Sonic 3 & Knuckles
description:The classic trilogy was completed with Sonic 3 & Knuckles
year:1998
event:Transition to 3D
description:Sonic Adventure marked the franchise's move to 3D gameplay
year:2020
event:Hollywood breakthrough
description:Sonic the Hedgehog movie became a box office success
Evolution Over Time
Sonic the Hedgehog has evolved from its original 2D platformer format to become a multimedia franchise with global reach
Significant Events
Original publication/release, First major adaptation, International licensing deals, Fan community milestones