Sonic Channel Commemorative Illustration: Push-Ups with Knuckles

Sonic Channel has released its latest commemorative illustration for April, celebrating the release of Sonic Advance 3. The artwork features Knuckles doing push-ups, referencing one of his idle animations from…

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Translation: Checking Out the First Collaboration With Sonic! Report on the ‘Be happy! Romero Britto Japan Exhibition’ PRESS PREVIEW with Sonic Series Producer Mr. Iizuka in Attendance

From April 2nd to April 7th, 2024, the "Be happy! Romero Britto Japan Exhibition" is being held at Isetan Shinjuku Store in Tokyo. This art exhibition features over 100 new…

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Sonic Channel Translation: Sonic Man Enters Sega with a Lightning-Fast Debut From the Gaming World!?

In 2006, the game "Sonic the Hedgehog" (2006) featured a passionate young man named "Sonic Man," who greatly admired Sonic and had a remarkable presence. Sonic Man, transcending time and…

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Sonic Channel Translation: Introduction of the January 2024 calendar & recruitment for “Tell us, Creators!”

Hello, everyone! I'm KIKUZO, the webmaster of Sonic Channel. Huh? Who's that?... If you're wondering, check out Toyoda-san's column, "New Calendar Illustration Project 'Tell Us, Creators!'". To put it simply,…

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Sonic Channel Commemorative Illustration: Trip the Sungazer

Sonic Channel has released their latest commemorative illustration for February! This time around, it’s Trip from Sonic Superstars! Check out the full illustration and translated caption below! Release commemorative illustration…

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Translation: Sonic Symphony Will Soon Make Its Debut in Japan. Companions Shota Nakama, Jun Senoue, and Tomoya Ohtani Discuss the Latest Form of a Concert that is Stirring Excitement Worldwide

On February 11th, the Tokyo performance of the Sonic Symphony World Tour will be held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (Shibuya Public Hall). In this event, an orchestra and a rock…

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Sonic Channel Commemorative Illustration: Eggman’s Dreamcast

Sonic Channel has released their latest commemorative illustration for January! This time around, it's Eggman playing the Dreamcast! A direct reference to Sonic Unleashed/Sonic World Adventure where you can briefly…

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Translation: The Steam versions of Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 will be available for purchase in Japan starting from January 23rd. The “region lock” situation that lasted for over 10 years will be lifted.

Sega announced on January 20th that the PC (Steam) versions of Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 will be made available for download in Japan on January 23rd. These…

Continue ReadingTranslation: The Steam versions of Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Adventure 2 will be available for purchase in Japan starting from January 23rd. The “region lock” situation that lasted for over 10 years will be lifted.

Translation: Sonic Superstars Includes Intro Animations and Endings for Each Character! Interview with Takashi Iizuka and Naoto Ohshima [TGS2023]

Tokyo Game Show 2023 held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from September 21st to 24th. We bring you an interview with Takashi Iizuka (Producer of the Sonic series) and Naoto…

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Translation: What is the “Other Reason” Why Sonic is Blue that Has Never Been Talked About Before? A Number of Anecdotes that Jumped Out in the Sonic Superstars Interview [TGS2023]

The Tokyo Game Show 2023 (TGS) was held over four days from September 21, and at the Sega/Atlus booth, it was possible to try out Sonic Superstars, which is set…

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Translation: Sega’s Jun Senoue (53), Who Creates Music for the Popular Game “Sonic,” is from Matsushima, Miyagi, and Always Keeps the Earthquake Disaster in the Back of His Mind «Hometown Support Story».

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Mr. Senoue, who plays a guitar with Sonic characters drawn on it, says he is stimulated every day, surrounded by young colleagues at Sega’s headquarters in Nishi-Shinagawa, Tokyo. Mr. Jun…

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Translation: [CEDEC+KYUSHU] “Efforts Toward Realizing Open Zones in Sonic Frontiers” Lecture Report

On November 25, 2023, at Kyushu Sangyo University, a lecture titled “Efforts Toward Realizing Open Zones in Sonic Frontiers” was held at the developers’ conference “CEDEC+KYUSHU 2023”. Various initiatives, including…

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Sonic Channel Commemorative Illustration: Super Sonic Powers Up!

Sonic Channel has released their monthly commemorative illustration for the month of November! This time, celebrating Sonic Frontiers' 1-year anniversary, is the new Super Sonic form from the final boss…

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Translation: The Music from Sonic Frontiers Resonates so Much With Post-Hardcore Enthusiasts that I Couldn’t Help But Reminisce about the ‘Godly Albums’ of the 2000s! Are you a fan of Saosin? Team Cove or Team Anthony? Let’s Not Forget the ‘Emo’ Vibe of That Era.

The music from Sonic Frontiers resonates deeply. When I say "resonates," it's not just about thinking "this song is nice." It's more about the melodies that grip your heart, the…

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Famitsu Translation: Worldwide, it sold 3.5 million copies, over three times as many as the previous installment. But ‘we can do even better.’ Looking back on the new horizon that Sonic Frontiers has opened – a one-year anniversary interview.

Sonic Frontiers, released on November 8, 2022, features expansive open zones where Sonic races. Speed, the thrill of racing through beautiful grasslands, well-placed and satisfyingly rhythmic gimmicks, ancient ruins, a…

Continue ReadingFamitsu Translation: Worldwide, it sold 3.5 million copies, over three times as many as the previous installment. But ‘we can do even better.’ Looking back on the new horizon that Sonic Frontiers has opened – a one-year anniversary interview.