TailsTube Visits the Chao Garden in New Episode, Tyson Hesse Confirms Departure

A brand new episode of TailsTube has dropped, and this time, Tails and Sonic take viewers on a trip to the Chao Garden. The episode dives into some lighthearted but surprising lore, including the reveal of Sonic’s laundry habits. You can watch the full episode below:

The episode also marks a bittersweet moment behind the scenes. Tyson Hesse, who has served as director, producer, and occasional writer on the series since its debut in 2022, confirmed via Bluesky that this will be his last full episode on the show. While one more installment remains with his involvement, Hesse explained that his increasingly packed schedule has made it difficult to continue working on the series. He also shared that he originally pitched and launched the idea for TailsTube. His full statement is included below:

Additionally, artist Gigi Dutreix revealed they contributed the episode’s background art, collaborating with Hesse on the visual design. You can check out some of their work below:

With its mix of humor, character insights, and charming animation, TailsTube has become a fan-favorite over the past three years. Though Hesse’s departure signals the end of an era, the series looks set to continue bringing Sonic lore to life in fun and accessible ways.

Stay tuned to Sonic City for more Sonic media Updates and coverage of the final Tyson Hesse episode of TailsTube.