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I've changed a lot since I started hanging with Sonic… But I can't depend on him forever.

<cite>Miles "Tails" Prower in [[Sonic Adventure]]</cite></blockquote>

Miles "Tails" Prower

<figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption">Modern Tails, from [[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds]], and Classic Tails, from [[Sonic Superstars]]</figcaption></figure>

Appearances

First Appearance

[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]

Game Appearances

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Chaos]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Spinball|Sonic Spinball (16-bit)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Spinball (8-bit)|Sonic Spinball (8-bit)]]</li>

<li>[[SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Drift]]</li>

<li>[[Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld]]</li>

<li>[[Tails and the Music Maker]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic & Knuckles]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]</li>

<li>[[Knuckles in Sonic 2]]</li>

<li>[[Blue Sphere]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Drift 2]]</li>

<li>[[Knuckles' Chaotix]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Labyrinth]] [mention]</li>

<li>[[Tails' Skypatrol]]</li>

<li>[[Tails Adventure]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Fighters]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic 3D Blast]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic's Schoolhouse]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Jam]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Jam (Game.com)|Sonic Jam (Game.com)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic R]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Adventure]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Shuffle]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Adventure 2]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Advance]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Advance 2]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Pinball Party]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Battle]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Heroes]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Advance 3]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Jump]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Gems Collection]]</li>

<li>[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Rush]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Riders]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2006 Sonic Cafe)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [c]2006 re-release[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Rivals]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]] [mention]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Rivals 2]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]</li>

<li>[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sega Superstars Tennis]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Unleashed|Sonic Unleashed [c]Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Unleashed (Wii/PlayStation 2)|Sonic Unleashed [c]Wii/PlayStation 2 version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic and the Black Knight]] [mention]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Adventure (2010)|Sonic Adventure [c]2010 remaster[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Free Riders]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors|Sonic Colors [c]Wii version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors [c]Nintendo DS version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Generations|Sonic Generations [c]console/PC version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS)|Sonic Generations [c]Nintendo 3DS version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games [c]Wii version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD (2011)|Sonic the Hedgehog CD [c]2011 remaster[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games [c]Nintendo 3DS version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Adventure 2 (2012)|Sonic Adventure 2 [c]2012 remaster[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Jump (2012)|Sonic Jump (2012)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Dash]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog [c]2013 remaster[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [c]2013 remaster[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Lost World|Sonic Lost World [c]Wii U version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|Sonic Lost World [c]Nintendo 3DS version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Jump Fever]]</li>

<li>[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Runners]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Lost World (PC)|Sonic Lost World [c]PC version[/c]]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Runners Adventure]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Mania]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Forces]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Mania Plus]]</li>

<li>[[Sega Heroes]]</li>

<li>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Team Sonic Racing]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Racing]]</li>

<li>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic at the Olympic Games (2020)|Sonic at the Olympic Games (2020)]]</li>

<li>[[Sega Streaming Theater Sonic Edition]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors: Ultimate]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Dash+]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Frontiers]]</li>

<li>[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Prime Dash]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Superstars]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Dream Team]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic X Shadow Generations]]</li>

<li>[[Shadow Generations]] [mention]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Rumble Party]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Blitz]]</li>

</ul>

Appearances in Other Media

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)|Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)]]</li>

<li>[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)]]</li>

<li>[[Archie Comics]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Comic]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook (Fantail)|Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebooks]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Adventures]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]]</li>

<li>[[Dash & Spin Super Fast Sonic]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic X]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Channel]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors (manga)|Sonic Colors (manga)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Generations (manga)|Sonic Generations (manga)]]</li>

<li>[[List of cameos and references/Movies|Wreck-It Ralph]] [cameo]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Boom (series)|Sonic Boom]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Comic]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Forces digital comic|Sonic Forces digital comic]] [mention]</li>

<li>[[IDW Publishing]]</li>

<li>[[Team Sonic Racing One-shot]]</li>

<li>[[Team Sonic Racing Overdrive]]</li>

<li>OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes'</li>

<li>[[Sonic Mania Adventures]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Channel/Cover stories (2021)|Cover stories (2021)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Colors Comics]]</li>

<li>[[TailsTube]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Convergence]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Prime]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Channel/Otherworld Comedy (2023)|Otherworld Comedy (2023)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic & Friends]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Superstars Start Book]]</li>

<li>[[Calendar Comedy|Calendar Comedy (2024)]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog: Blue Racer]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Crosstalk]]</li>

<li>[[The Jet Black Hedgehog: Shadow the Hedgehog]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic and the Blade of Courage]]</li>

<li>[[DC X Sonic the Hedgehog]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation]]</li>

<li>[[Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles|The Chaotix Casefiles]]</li>

</ul>

Episode Appearance(s)

The Chaotix Casefiles:

<li>[[The Case of the Two-Faced Thief]]</li>

<li>[[The Case of the Malicious Museum Misdirection]] [g][[Infinite]] disguise[/g]</li>

<li>[[Assault on G.U.N. Base X]][mention]</li>

<li>[[The Case of the Red Specter (Part 1)]]</li>

<li>[[The Case of the Red Specter (Part 2)]]</li>

</ul>

Real-World Designer(s)

Creator(s) (real-world)

<li>[[Yasushi Yamaguchi]]</li>

</ul>

Artist(s)

<li>[[Yasushi Yamaguchi]]</li>

<li>[[Yuji Uekawa]]</li>

</ul>

Voice Actor(s)

English Voice Actor(s)

<li>[[Corey Bringas]] [c]1999-2000[/c]</li>

<li>[[Connor Bringas]] [c][[Sonic Adventure 2]][/c]</li>

<li>[[William Corkery]] [c]2004[/c]</li>

<li>[[Amy Palant]] [c]2005-2010[/c]</li>

<li>[[Kate Higgins]] [c]2010-2013, 2021[/c]</li>

<li>[[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] [c]2014-present[/c][cite_web url="https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/438413726228574208" title="Sonic the Hedgehog official Twitter" accessdate="31 March 2026" quote=Sonic the Hedgehog: We would like to express our gratitude to Kate Higgins for her many years of service as the voice of Tails. / Uncle Festive: So, is Kate no longer voicing Tails in the main series either? / Sonic the Hedgehog: Yes, Colleen Villard is the voice of Tails moving forward for all Sonic the Hedgehog titles.]</li>

</ul>

Japanese voice actor(s)

<li>[[Kazuki Hayashi]] [c][[Sonic Adventure]][/c]</li>

<li>[[Atsuki Murata]] [c]2000-2001[/c]</li>

<li>[[Ryō Hirohashi]] [c]2003-present[/c]</li>

<li>[[Takuto Yoshinaga]] [c][[Sonic Generations]] (Classic)[/c]</li>

</ul>

Other Language Voice Actor(s)

<li>[[Anke Kortemeier]] [c]German; 2011-2019[/c]</li>

<li>[[Paulina Weiner]] [c]German; 2019-present[/c]</li>

<li>[[Benedetta Ponticelli]] [c]Italian[/c]</li>

<li>[[Graciela Molina]] [c]Spanish[/c]</li>

<li>[[Marie-Eugénie Maréchal]] [c]French[/c]</li>

</ul>

Biographical Overview

Age

8[ref name="SC" /][ref name="TikTok"][cite_web url="https://www.tiktok.com/@segaofficial/video/7035914510229605633" title="オレの自慢の仲間たちだ！on TikTok" date="November 29, 2021" accessdate="31 March, 2026" work="TikTok"][/ref]

Nickname(s)

<li>Tails</li>

<li>Tails the Fox[ref name="USManual2"]Sonic Advance 2 ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.[/ref]</li>

<li>Shorty [c]by [[Wave the Swallow|Wave]][/c]</li>

<li>Shrimp [c]by Wave[/c]</li>

<li>Small Fox</li>

<li>Modern Tails</li>

<li>Classic Tails</li>

<li>Double-butt [c]by [[Fang the Hunter|Fang]][/c]</li>

<li>Doc Prower</li>

<li>Flyboy</li>

<li>Mr. Tails [c]by [[Cream the Rabbit| Cream]][/c]</li>

<li>Sweetie [c]by [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]][/c]</li>

<li>Gear Head [c]by [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]][/c]</li>

<li>Boy Genius [c]by [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]][/c]</li>

</ul>

Species

~~Hedgehog~~

Fox

Physical Description

Gender

~~Female~~

Male

Height

[convert]80|cm|ftin|abbr=on[/convert][name="SC"][cite_web url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/tails.html" publisher="Sega" title="Sonic Channel" work="Characters: Tails" accessdate=31 March 2026" language="Japanese" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20190526143928/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/tails.html" archivedate="26 May 2019"][/ref]

Weight

~~Unknown~~[ref name="~~SCProfile~~" /]

[convert]20|kg|abbr=on[/convert][ref name="SC"/]

Fur

Pink

Skin

Amber, white

Peach

Eyes

~~Bright~~ ~~green~~ [c]originally black[/c]

Sky blue [c]originally black[/c]

Attire

Current:

<li>Red and white dress</li>

<li>Red and white boots</li>

<li>Red hairband</li>

<li>White gloves</li>

<li>Gold bracelets</li>

</ul>

Former:

<li>Green shirt</li>

<li>Orange frilly skirt</li>

<li>Red ribbon headband</li>

<li>White ~~gloves~~</li>

<li>White socks</li>

<li>~~Blue~~ and white sneakers with ~~orange~~ ~~shoelaces~~</li>

<li>Red and white sneakers with gray soles</li>

</ul>

Alignment and Character Traits

Alignment

Good

Affiliation(s)

<li>[[Team ~~Rose~~]~~] [c]leader[/c~~]</li>

<li>[[Team Sonic]]</li>

<li>[[Resistance]] [c]formerly[/c]</li>

<li>[[Restoration]~~] [c]organizer; formerly[/c~~]</li>

<li>[[Restoration]]</li>

</ul>

Favorite food

~~Soft-serve~~ ~~ice~~ ~~cream~~[ref name="~~SCProfile~~"/][ref name="Scholastic"][cite_book author="[[Devra Newberger Speregen]]" title="[[Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide]]" publisher="[[Scholastic]]" ~~date~~="~~2016~~" ~~page~~="19" isbn="978-1338033243"][/ref]

[[Mint Candy]][ref name="S2Profile"][[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 42-43.[/ref][ref name="SonicJam"/][ref name="S&SASRProfile"][[Sumo Digital]] (23 February 2010). [[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Miles "Tails" Prower's profile card.[/ref][ref name="Scholastic"][cite_book author="[[Devra Newberger Speregen]]" title="[[Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide]]" publisher="[[Scholastic]]" page="11" date="2016" isbn="978-1338033243" accessdate="29 October 2020"][/ref]

Likes

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]][ref name="S&SASRProfile"][[Sumo Digital]] (23 February 2010). [[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: <a href="https://sonic-city.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonic-and-Sega-Allstars-Racing-Amy-Rose-Character-Profile.webp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amy Rose's character profile</a>.[/ref]</li>

<li>[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]</li>

<li>~~Mystical~~ ~~things~~[ref name="~~SCDProfile~~"/]</li>

<li>Machine maintenance[ref name="SonicJam"/]</li>

<li>~~Fortune-telling~~[ref name="~~SCDProfile~~"/]</li>

<li>Christmas[ref name="S2Profile"/]</li>

<li>~~Tarot~~ ~~cards~~[ref name="~~Scholastic~~"/]</li>

<li>Lotus Super 7[ref name="S2Profile"/]</li>

<li>Cute things[ref name="M&SR2016OGProfile"][[Sega]] (23 June 2016). [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: Collectibles (Flags). "An over-enthusiastic, but good-natured hedgehog girl with a preference for cute things, sweets, and shopping. Amy's constantly trying to close the gap between her and Sonic, but the Blue Blur is one tough guy to catch. She hopes to spend the Olympic Games enjoying the sights of Rio, and is looking to bring home a gold medal as a souvenir."[/ref]</li>

<li>Adventures</li>

<li>~~Sweets~~[ref name="M&~~SR2016OGProfile~~" /]</li>

<li>Machines[ref name="S&SASRProfile"/] and mechanical things</li>

<li>~~Pink[ref name="S&SASRProfile" /]~~</li>

<li>Planes</li>

<li>Shopping[ref name="Scholastic"/]</li>

<li>Hanging around with Sonic</li>

<li>~~Fashion~~</li>

<li>Creating and inventing new machines</li>

<li>~~Hammers~~</li>

<li>Flying</li>

<li>~~Cooking~~</li>

<li>Helping others</li>

<li>Believing he can do something</li>

<li>Adventure</li>

<li>Robots[ref name="USManual1"]Sonic Advance ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 3.[/ref]</li>

<li>~~Thrills~~</li>

<li>Comic books</li>

<li>~~Excitement~~</li>

<li>A good overhead map</li>

<li>~~Boxercise~~</li>

<li>[[Professor Victoria]]</li>

<li>Fighting</li>

<li>Competitions to impress and one-up Sonic</li>

<li>Helping those in need</li>

<li>Showing people the good and positive in things</li>

<li>Her friends</li>

<li>The thought of her and Sonic being together</li>

<li>Chasing after Sonic[ref name="USManual7"]Sonic Adventure 2 ([[Dreamcast]]) United States instruction booklet, <a href="https://sonic-city.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SonicAdventure2_DC_US_manual.pdf#page=14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pg. 12</a>[/ref].</li>

<li>Flirting with Sonic</li>

<li>Helping Sonic</li>

<li>Being close to Sonic</li>

<li>Marrying Sonic</li>

<li>Nature</li>

<li>Flowers</li>

<li>[[Animals]]</li>

<li>Picnics</li>

<li>Fortune card reading</li>

<li>~~Crime~~ ~~podcasts~~</li>

<li>Video games</li>

<li>Murder mystery parties</li>

<li>[[Hot Honey]] [c][[Jerome Bee]] in particular[/c]</li>

<li>Strawberry shortcake</li>

<li>Making comic books</li>

</ul>

Dislikes

<li>[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]][ref][[Sonic Team]] (23 December 1998). [[Sonic Adventure]]. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Hot Shelter]]. "Amy: I hate Robotnik!"[/ref]</li>

<li>Thunder[ref name="SonicJam"]<a href="https://sonic-city.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonic-Jam-Tails-Profile.png">Miles "Tails" Prower's profile from Sonic Jam</a>.[/ref][ref name="Scholastic"/]</li>

<li>Boredom[ref name="SCProfile"/][ref name="Scholastic"/]</li>

<li>Ghosts[cite_web title="Act: 002" url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/comic/25th/20160701_001078/" accessdate="31 March 2026" archiveurl="http://web.archive.org/web/20160809141704/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/comic/25th/20160701_001078/" archivedate="9 August 2016"]</li>

<li>~~Getting~~ ~~kidnapped~~</li>

<li>Great heights</li>

<li>Anyone who tries to harm Sonic</li>

<li>People mistreating machines</li>

<li>~~Sonic~~ ~~ignoring her~~</li>

<li>Being teased</li>

<li>Sonic running away from her</li>

<li>Being bothered when he is doing something complicated</li>

<li>~~Being~~ ~~left~~ ~~behind~~</li>

<li>Thinking he can't do something</li>

<li>~~Being~~ ~~stood~~ up</li>

<li>Eggman and his Robots</li>

<li>~~Sonic~~ ~~being~~ ~~thoughtless~~</li>

<li>People not listening to him</li>

<li>People thinking Sonic has done something wrong</li>

<li>Earthquakes[ref][[Sonic Team]] (18 June 2001). [[Sonic Adventure 2]]. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Mission Street]]. "Tails: I hate earthquakes."[/ref]</li>

<li>The thought of Sonic turning evil</li>

<li>[[Giant Frog|Black frogs]][ref][[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). [[Sonic Heroes]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. "Tails: I hate that black frog."[/ref]</li>

<li>[[Mystic Ruins]] and similar places[ref][[Sonic Team]] (23 December 1998). [[Sonic Adventure]]. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Mystic Ruins (Sonic Adventure)|Mystic Ruins]]. "Amy: I don't like places like this!"[/ref]</li>

<li>Reading things from strangers</li>

<li>[[Hang Castle]] and similar places[ref][[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). [[Sonic Heroes]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Hang Castle]] ([[Team Rose]]). "Amy: I hate places like this!"[/ref]</li>

<li>[[Orbot]]</li>

<li>Ghosts[cite_video_game dev="[[Sega Studio USA]]" date="15 November 2005" fullgame="[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]" system="Nintendo GameCube" pub="[[Sega]]" level="[[Cryptic Castle]]" quote="Amy: Eeeeek! I hate ghosts!"]</li>

<li>[[Death Leech]]es[cite_video_game dev="[[Sega Studio USA]]" date="15 November 2005" fullgame="[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]" system="Nintendo GameCube" pub="[[Sega]]" level="[[Cryptic Castle]]" quote="Amy: Eeew, what are those things [[Death Leeches]]?! They're disgusting! Go, go get rid of 'em!"]</li>

<li>~~The~~ [[~~Babylon~~ ~~Rogues~~]]</li>

<li>[[Cyber Space]]</li>

<li>People insulting her friends</li>

<li>The thought of Sonic being with another girl</li>

</ul>

Powers and Abilities

Skills

<li>~~Super~~ ~~speed~~</li>

<li>[[Propeller Flying|Flight]]</li>

<li>~~[[Piko~~ ~~Piko Hammer]] proficiency~~</li>

<li>Genius-level intellect</li>

<li>Skilled inventor and mechanic</li>

<li>~~Dowsing[ref~~ ~~name="SCProfile"/]~~</li>

<li>Super speed</li>

<li>Enhanced strength</li>

<li>Enhanced ~~jump~~</li>

<li>Enhanced durability</li>

<li>Enhanced acrobatic skills and reflexes</li>

<li>Hand-to-hand combat skills</li>

<li>Cartomancy[ref name="SCProfile" /]</li>

<li>Vehicle intuition</li>

<li>[[Invisibility]]</li>

<li>~~Driving~~ skills</li>

<li>[[Extreme Gear]] riding skills</li>

<li>[[Grinding]]</li>

<li>[[Extreme Gear]] riding skills</li>

<li>[[Fortune Cards|Fortune Card]] manipulation</li>

<li>Harnessing [[Chaos Emerald energy]]

<li>[[Hyper Mode]] initiation</li>

<li>[[Super transformation]]

<li>[[Super Amy]] transformation

<li>[[~~Hyper~~ ~~Amy~~]] ~~transformation~~</li>

<li>[[Super transformation]]</li>

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</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>[[Hyper Tails]] transformation</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>[[Hyper-go-on]] ~~usage~~</li>

<li>[[Hyper-go-on]] usagege</li>

</ul>

Moves and ~~techniques~~

Moves and Techniques

<li>[[Amy Flash]]</li>

<li>[[Boost]]

<li>[[Cyclone Boost]]

<li>[[~~Card~~ ~~Spin Boost~~]]</li>

<li>[[Cyclone Cannon]]</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>[[Boost Mode]]</li>

<li>[[Crouch]]</li>

<li>[[Crouch (grinding)]]</li>

<li>[[Cyloop]]

<li>[[Cyhammer]]</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>[[Dash Boost]]</li>

<li>[[~~Double~~ ~~Jump~~]]</li>

<li>[[Dummy Ring Bomb]]</li>

<li>[[Girl Bomber]]</li>

<li>[[Grind Step]]</li>

<li>[[Guard]]</li>

<li>[[Hammer Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Hammer Jump]]</li>

<li>[[Heart Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Hip Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Homing Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Jump Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Propeller Flying]]</li>

<li>[[Rapid Tails Attack]]</li>

<li>[[~~Propeller~~ ~~Hammer~~]]</li>

<li>[[Rolling Combo]] {{C|requires Sonic}}</li>

<li>[[Slide]]</li>

<li>[[Somersault]]</li>

<li>[[Speed Up]]</li>

<li>[[Spin Attack]]</li>

<li>[[Spin ~~Hammer Attack~~]]</li>

<li>[[~~Spinning~~ ~~Hammer Attack~~]]</li>

<li>[[Tag Action]]</li>

<li>[[~~Storming~~ ~~Heart~~]]</li>

<li>[[Tail Swipe]]</li>

<li>[[Trick Action]]</li>

</ul>

Ability type

<li>[[Fly Type|Flight]]</li>

<li>[[~~Speed~~ Type|~~Speed~~]]</li>

<li>[[Skill Type|Skill]]</li>

<li>[[~~All~~-~~Around~~ Type|~~All-Around~~]]</li>

<li>[[Technique-Type|Technique]]</li>

</ul>

</aside>

Miles "Tails" Prower, real name [nihongo]Miles Prower||マイルス・パウアー||Mairusu Pauā[/nihongo], nicknamed [nihongo]Tails||テイルス||Teirusu[/nihongo] is a character that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic the Hedgehog series]]. He is an anthropomorphic two-tailed [[fox]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s best friend, longtime companion, and most frequent sidekick. His full name is a pun on "[[miles per hour]]", while his nickname refers to the two tails that let him [[Propeller Flying|fly]] by spinning them like helicopter rotors. Tails is typically portrayed as a kind-hearted, loyal, and highly intelligent young mechanic whose inventions, piloting skills, and technical knowledge often play a major role in Sonic's adventures.[ref name="TimeExtensionTails"][cite_web last1="Yarwood" first1="Jack" title="Tails Designer Shares Character's Origins 30 Years After Sonic The Hedgehog 2" url="https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/11/tails-designer-shares-characters-origins-30-years-after-sonic-the-hedgehog-2" website="Time Extension" access-date="November 25, 2022" date="November 21, 2022" archive-date="November 21, 2022" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20221121222925/https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/11/tails-designer-shares-characters-origins-30-years-after-sonic-the-hedgehog-2" url-status="live"][/ref][ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"][[Sega]] (1999). [[Sonic Adventure]] instruction manual, pp. 20.[/ref]

Tails was created by [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]] during development of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] as a second playable character and a companion for Sonic.[ref name="TimeExtensionTails" /] Since making his debut in 1992, he has become one of the franchise's central characters. Although he was once bullied because of his twin tails, most portrayals describe his life changing after he met Sonic, whom he came to admire deeply. Over time, he grew from a timid follower into a more confident hero in his own right while still remaining closely associated with Sonic.[ref name="JStH2"][[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.[/ref][ref name="Sonic Central profile"][cite_web author="Sega of America" publisher="Sega of America" url="http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" title="Tails' official character profile from Sega of America" access-date="2008-03-10" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20090217221441/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" archive-date="2009-02-17"][/ref]

Outside the games, Tails has appeared prominently across the wider franchise, including television series, comics, animation, and the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|live-action film series]]. He has been voiced in Japanese by actors including [[Kazuki Hayashi]], [[Atsuki Murata]], and [[Ryō Hirohashi]], and in English by actors including [[Corey Bringas]], [[Amy Palant]], [[Kate Higgins]], and [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], the latter of whom has voiced him in most English-language media since 2014 and reprised the role in the Paramount films.[ref name="btva" /][ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com"][cite_web url="http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/" title="Sonic Boom" access-date="September 22, 2015" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20150923085525/http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/" archive-date="September 23, 2015"][/ref] Tails is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and enduring characters in the Sonic franchise, and is often cited as one of video gaming's best-known sidekicks.[ref name="egmbuyersguide1993"][cite_magazine year="1993" title="Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide" page=20][/ref]

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Concept and creation</h2>

Tails was created during development of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] as a companion to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and a second playable character. After the success of the first game, members of [[Sonic Team]] and [[Sega of America]]'s [[Sega Technical Institute]] sought to introduce a new character who could fill a traditional sidekick role while also being appealing and easy for new players to identify with.[ref name="TimeExtensionTails"][cite_web last1="Yarwood" first1="Jack" title="Tails Designer Shares Character's Origins 30 Years After Sonic The Hedgehog 2" url="https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/11/tails-designer-shares-characters-origins-30-years-after-sonic-the-hedgehog-2" website="Time Extension" access-date="November 25, 2022" date="November 21, 2022" archive-date="November 21, 2022" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20221121222925/https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/11/tails-designer-shares-characters-origins-30-years-after-sonic-the-hedgehog-2" url-status="live"][/ref][cite_web url="https://twitter.com/judy_totoya/status/1594372821794586624" archive-url="https://archive.ph/Dij8K"]

An internal design contest was held at STI to determine Sonic's new sidekick. The winning design came from [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]], then an artist and level designer for Sonic Team, who proposed a young fox character meant to hold a "deep admiration for Sonic".[cite_web url="http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html" title="Sonic's Creator - Yuji Naka" access-date="28 August 2008" archiveurl="http://web.archive.org/web/19970605172353/http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html" archivedate="5 June 1997"] Yamaguchi later said the character was designed to help strengthen the series' appeal in Japan, where Sonic was less popular than in Western markets.[ref name="S2 30th thread"][cite_web url="https://twitter.com/judy_totoya/status/1594372821794586624" date="21 November 2022" title="Yasushi Yamaguchi's explains Tails' creation on the 30th anniversary of Sonic 2" work="Twitter" accessdate="21 November 2022"][/ref] [[Yuji Naka]] reportedly asked for a cute fox character inspired by the Urusei Yatsura character Kitsune, while Tails' two-tail concept was inspired by [[w:c:phantasystar:Myau|Myau]] from Phantasy Star.[ref name="TimeExtensionTails" /][ref name="S2 30th thread" /][ref name="NEWInt"][cite_web url="http://shmuplations.com/sonic/" title="Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection" accessdate="19 May 2018"][/ref] Yamaguchi also based Sonic and Tails' relationship on the dynamic between Gohan and Piccolo from Dragon Ball.[ref name="DragonB"][cite_web url="https://twitter.com/judy_totoya/status/1766089483462865014" date="8 March 2024" title="斗々屋 on Twitter" work="Twitter" accessdate="9 March 2024"][/ref]

The character was originally developed under the name "Miles Prower", a pun on "[[miles per hour]]".[ref name="TimeExtensionTails" /] Accounts differ on exactly how the final name was settled. Yamaguchi stated that he had intended the character to be called Miles, while American staff preferred "Tails" and eventually reached a compromise in which "Miles Prower" became the character's full name and "Tails" his nickname.[ref name="S2 30th thread" /][ref name="Al Nilsen"][cite_web url="https://twitter.com/AlNilsen/status/1476008865951059969?t=B7WGCOeAGeaBUIvbgSVJdQ" date="29 December 2021" title="Al Nilsen on Twitter" work="Twitter" accessdate="29 December 2021" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20211229140230/https://twitter.com/AlNilsen/status/1476008865951059969?t=B7WGCOeAGeaBUIvbgSVJdQ&s=19" archivedate="29 December 2021"][/ref][ref]<a href="https://note.com/beep21/n/nc711d5372986" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://note.com/beep21/n/nc711d5372986</a>[/ref] Later accounts have also credited artist [[Brenda Ross]] with suggesting "Miles Prower" during development, while Naka said in a 1993 interview that the nickname "Tails" may have come up during a meeting with an [[Wikipedia:American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] producer connected to the early animated productions.[ref name="Gryson"][cite_journal journal="Beep! Mega Drive" date="January 1993" pages="46–48" title="The People Making Sega's Future" url="https://mdshock.com/2021/12/28/the-people-making-segas-future/" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20211229012806/https://mdshock.com/2021/12/28/the-people-making-segas-future/" archivedate="29 December 2021"][/ref][cite_web url="https://segaretro.org/Interview:_Brenda_Cook_(2025-03-10)_by_Alexander_Rojas" title:"Interview: Brenda Cook (2025-03-10) by Alexander Rojas" access-date="31 March 2026"][ref name="RojasRose 2025-12-07p"]Ken Rose, email to Alexander Rojas, December 7, 2025: "One of my favorite [[STI]] memories is of how pleased with herself [[Brenda Ross]] was with the 'Miles Prower' name."[/ref]

Some aspects of Tails' early conception also changed during development. Although Naka later claimed the character was at one point envisioned as a [[Wikipedia:Tanuki|tanuki]] modeled after a UFO catcher plush,[ref name="NEWInt" /] Yamaguchi clarified that Tails had been intended as a fox from the beginning.[ref name="25th Art"][cite_web url="https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=66573542" title="Yasushi Yamaguchi's illustration for Tails' 25th anniversary."][/ref] Tails initially had only one tail before being given two for stronger visual impact, and early concepts also gave him fully black, round eyes. Yamaguchi imagined him as five years old during development, though his finalized in-game age became eight.[ref name="S2 30th thread" /][ref name="25th Art" /] Despite later rumors, he was always intended to be male.[ref name="Gryson" /]

Tails first appeared in 1992. Although he was created for the 16-bit version of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], the character also appeared in the 8-bit version, which was released earlier and therefore became his first released appearance.[cite_web last="James" first="Matt" date="February 24, 2021" title="Why Tails Became the Ultimate Sidekick—and Star of Some of the Strangest Fanfic Around" url="https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog" access-date="February 23, 2024" website="[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]" language="en" archive-date="February 23, 2024" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20240223031815/https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog" url-status="live"] His individuality as a gameplay character became more firmly established in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]], which introduced his now-signature flying ability as a controllable mechanic.[ref name="IGN smash"][cite_web url="http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20071013214224/http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html" url-status="dead" archive-date="October 13, 2007" title="Smash It Up! - Sonic Team" date="October 2007" access-date="2009-03-24"][/ref]

The character was later redesigned for [[Sonic Adventure]] as Sonic Team transitioned the series into 3D. Because the development team felt the earlier designs were becoming dated, Tails, like the rest of the main cast, received an updated appearance by [[Yuji Uekawa]] with longer limbs and blue eyes.[ref name="MakingOfAdventure"][cite_journal author="Retro Game staff" journal="Retro Gamer" title="The Making Of: Sonic Adventure" url="https://www.pressreader.com/uk/retro-gamer/20181228/281659666135596" date="28 December 2018"][/ref] Sonic Adventure also helped popularize the name "Tails" in Japan, where the character had previously been more commonly called "Miles".[ref name="MakingOfAdventure" /]

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Voice actors and portrayal</h2>

Tails has been voiced by numerous actors across the games, television series, films, and other adaptations. In Japanese, the character was initially portrayed by male child actors in the games before later being consistently voiced by female actors. [[Kazuki Hayashi]] voiced Tails in [[Sonic Adventure]], while [[Atsuki Murata]] took over in [[Sonic Shuffle]] and [[Sonic Adventure 2]], becoming the last male child actor to play him in the games. Beginning with [[Sonic Heroes]], [[Ryō Hirohashi]], who had already voiced Tails in [[Sonic X]], assumed the role and has remained the character's main Japanese game voice ever since. In [[Sonic Generations]], Tails' younger counterpart was voiced by [[Takuto Yoshinaga]].[ref name="btva"/][cite_web author="[[Sega]]" title="ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ２" url="http://vc.sega.jp/vc_sonic2/" publisher="Wii(R) Virtual Console Mega Drive Official Site" language="Japanese" accessdate="17 January 2023"]

In English-language games, Tails also began with child actors. [[Corey Bringas]] voiced him in [[Sonic Adventure]] and [[Sonic Shuffle]], after which his younger brother [[Connor Bringas]] replaced him in [[Sonic Adventure 2]]. [[William Corkery]] then voiced Tails in [[Sonic Heroes]], making him the last male child actor to portray the character in the English games. [[Amy Palant]], who had voiced Tails in Sonic X, took over from [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]] onward. She was replaced by [[Kate Higgins]] beginning with [[Sonic Free Riders]], and Higgins continued in the role through [[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]], later reprising the part in [[Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps]] and [[Sonic Colors: Ultimate]]. Since 2014, the character's principal English voice has been [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], who first voiced him in the [[Sonic Boom (series)|Sonic Boom]] sub-franchise and later continued in the main games and the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|Paramount film series]].[ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com"][cite_web url="http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/" title="Sonic Boom" access-date="September 22, 2015" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20150923085525/http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/" archive-date="September 23, 2015"][/ref][ref name="blogs.sega.com"][cite_web url="http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/" title="SEGA Blog - Out of the Mouths of Hedgehogs" website="blogs.sega.com" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20141006110845/http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/" archive-date="2014-10-06"] [/ref][ref name="btva"/]

Outside the games, Tails has likewise had a wide range of voice actors depending on the production. In English animation, he was voiced by [[Christopher Stephen Welch]] in [[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Bradley Pierce]] in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Chris Turner]] in [[Sonic Christmas Blast]], and [[Lainie Frasier]] in the 1996 [[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] OVA. [[Amy Palant]] voiced him in [[Sonic X]], [[Alicyn Packard]] voiced him in [[Sonic Drone Home]], and [[Ashleigh Ball]] voiced both Tails and his variants in [[Sonic Prime]].[ref name="btva"/][ref name="Megavisions"/][ref name="IGN"/]

Other localized portrayals have also remained relatively consistent in later years. Among the more prominent recurring actors are [[Marie-Eugénie Maréchal]] in French, [[Anke Kortemeier]] and later [[Paulina Weiner]] in German, [[Graciela Molina]] in Spanish, and [[Benedetta Ponticelli]] in Italian.[ref name="btva"/]

In terms of characterization, Tails is generally portrayed across media as Sonic's closest companion, a gifted inventor and pilot, and a younger hero whose kindness and self-doubt gradually give way to greater confidence. Although individual portrayals vary between continuities, adaptations usually retain his core traits: his admiration for Sonic, his technical intelligence, his ability to fly using his twin tails, and his role as an essential support figure whose courage grows with experience.[ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"][[Sega]] (1999). [[Sonic Adventure]] instruction manual, pp. 20.[/ref][ref name="Sonic Heroes profile"][[Sega]] (2004). [[Sonic Heroes]] instruction manual, pp. 7.[/ref][ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile"][[Sega]] (2001). [[Sonic Adventure 2]] instruction manual, pp. 8.[/ref]

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Appearance</h2>

Tails is an anthropomorphic fox cub distinguished by his two tails. He has amber-orange fur with white fur on his muzzle, chest, belly, the tips of his tails, and the insides of his ears. He also has a small black nose, large triangular ears, and three bangs on the front of his head. His usual outfit consists of white gloves, white socks, and red-and-white shoes.

Tails' appearance has changed over the course of the series. His earlier design, most commonly referred to as Classic Tails, has a rounder body, shorter limbs, and black eyes. In later depictions, commonly called Modern Tails, he has taller proportions, a more rectangular torso, and blue eyes. His fur coloration was also portrayed somewhat inconsistently in early media, where it could appear orange, yellow, or brown, while later portrayals standardized it as amber.[cite_web title="ソニックチャンネル" url="https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/classic-tails.html" work="[[Sonic Channel]]" language="Japanese" publisher="[[Sonic Team]]" accessdate="17 November 2025"][ref name="SC" /]

Classic Tails is listed as [convert]60|cm|ftin|sp=us[/convert] tall and weighing [convert]15|kg|lb[/convert],[cite_web title="ソニックチャンネル" url="https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/classic-tails.html" work="[[Sonic Channel]]" language="Japanese" publisher="[[Sonic Team]]" accessdate="17 November 2025"][note]In [[Sonic the Hedgehog Classic Style Guide]], Classic Tails was given the same height and weight as Modern Tails.[/note] while Modern Tails is listed as [convert]80|cm|ftin|sp=us[/convert] tall and weighing [convert]20|kg|lb[/convert].[ref name=SC /]

The character's design was revised for [[Sonic Adventure]] as the series transitioned into 3D. Tails, like the rest of the main cast, was redesigned by [[Yuji Uekawa]], who gave him longer limbs and blue eyes while retaining his core silhouette and recognizable features.[ref name="MakingOfAdventure"][cite_journal author="Retro Game staff" journal="Retro Gamer" title="The Making Of: Sonic Adventure" url="https://www.pressreader.com/uk/retro-gamer/20181228/281659666135596" date="28 December 2018"][/ref] Despite these updates, Tails has remained visually consistent in the traits that define him, particularly his two tails, youthful build, and generally soft, approachable design.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">History</h2>

Note: This is an abbreviated look at Tails' history, focusing on his major game appearances. For a more complete breakdown of his history in specific continuities, see [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances (IDW)]], and [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances (Sonic Prime)]].

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Origin and early life</h3>

Miles Prower was born on [[West Side Island]][ref name="TailsTube1"][cite_web url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmzc8L8zTBk" publisher="Sonic the Hedgehog" title="TailsTube #1 (feat. Sonic)" work="YouTube" date="24 March 2022" accessdate="24 March 2022"][/ref] with the unusual trait of having two tails. Because of this, other children mocked and bullied him, and the nickname "Tails" became associated with the feature that set him apart.[ref name="JStH2"][[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.[/ref] For a long time, Tails lived as a shy and lonely child, admired from a distance by others only when they wanted to tease him. His outlook changed after he encountered [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], whose freedom, speed, and confidence made a deep impression on him. Tails began following Sonic around West Side Island, gradually learning to embrace his own abilities rather than feel ashamed of them.[ref name="JStH2" /]

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Meeting Sonic and early adventures</h3>

Tails first became directly involved in Sonic's adventures during the events of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]. When [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] arrived on West Side Island to gather the [[Chaos Emerald]]s and power the [[Death Egg]], Tails followed Sonic into the conflict and proved himself to be more than a tag-along admirer. By the end of the adventure, he had become Sonic's trusted partner and helped him reach the Death Egg and stop Eggman's plan.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sega Technical Institute]]" date ="24 November 1992" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2" system="Sega Mega Drive" pub="[[Sega]]"]

Soon afterward, Tails accompanied Sonic to [[Angel Island]] when the Death Egg crash-landed there. There, the two repeatedly clashed with [[Knuckles the Echidna]], who had been tricked by Eggman into believing Sonic and Tails were enemies. After fighting through the island and surrounding regions, Tails helped Sonic bring an end to Eggman's renewed Death Egg scheme and became one of Sonic's most dependable allies.[cite_video_game dev1= "[[Sega Technical Institute]]" date="2 February 1994" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3" system="Sega Mega Drive" pub="[[Sega]]"][cite_video_game dev1="[[Sega Technical Institute]]" date="18 October 1994" title="Sonic & Knuckles" system="Sega Mega Drive" pub="[[Sega]]"]

During this period, Tails also took part in several adventures of his own and with Sonic. He opposed [[Fang the Hunter]] during the events of [[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]],[cite_video_game dev1="[[Aspect]]" date="November 1994" title="Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble" system="Sega Game Gear" pub="[[Sega]]"] and later starred in his own Game Gear titles. In [[Tails' Skypatrol]], he pursued [[Witchcart]] to stop her from enslaving an island's inhabitants,[cite_video_game dev1="SIMS" date="28 April 1995" title="Tails' Skypatrol" system="Sega Game Gear" pub="[[Sega]]"] while in [[Tails Adventure]] he battled the [[Battle Kukku Empire]] on [[Cocoa Island]], relying heavily on his own gadgets and ingenuity rather than Sonic's help.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Aspect]]" date="November 1995" title="Tails Adventure" system="Sega Game Gear" pub="[[Sega]]"] These solo outings helped establish that Tails was capable of acting as a hero in his own right, even if he still looked up to Sonic.

Tails continued to assist Sonic in many later conflicts. Among other incidents, he helped stop Eggman from exploiting the [[Phantom Ruby]],[cite_video_game dev1="[[Christian Whitehead]]" dev2="[[Headcannon]]" dev3="Pagoda West Games" date="15 August 2017" title="Sonic Mania" system="Nintendo Switch" pub="[[Sega]]"] encountered older and younger versions of himself during the temporal distortions of [[Sonic Generations]],[ref name="Generations"][cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="1 November 2011" game="Sonic Generations" system="PC" pub="[[Sega]]"][/ref] and aided Sonic in destroying the [[Death Egg mk.II]] in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]][cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" dev2="[[Dimps]]" date="15 May 2012" game="Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II" system="PC" pub="[[Sega]]"]

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Growth into a hero</h3>

A major turning point in Tails' personal development came during the events of [[Sonic Adventure]]. After Sonic and his friends became involved in Eggman's plan to exploit the destructive water god [[Chaos]], Tails was separated from Sonic and forced to confront danger without him. When [[Station Square]] came under threat and Sonic was not around to save the day, Tails stepped up on his own, saved the city from Eggman's attack, and proved to himself that he did not need to live forever in Sonic's shadow. This experience marked one of the most important moments in his growth from nervous sidekick to independent hero.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="9 September 1999" game="Sonic Adventure" system="Dreamcast" pub="[[Sega]]"]

In [[Sonic Adventure 2]], Tails again took a leading role when Sonic was framed and imprisoned on [[Prison Island]]. Tails helped break him out and directly opposed Eggman, piloting the [[Cyclone]] mech and using a fake [[Chaos Emerald]] as part of the heroes' plan. The conflict deepened Tails' rivalry with Eggman and further highlighted his technical skill and willingness to put himself in danger for his friends.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team USA]]" date="23 June 2001" game="Sonic Adventure 2" system="Dreamcast" pub="[[Sega]]"]

He later became one of the three members of [[Team Sonic]] alongside Sonic and Knuckles in [[Sonic Heroes]], where the trio worked together to stop [[Neo Metal Sonic]] after he seized control of the Eggman Empire.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team USA]]" date="6 January 2004" game="Sonic Heroes" system="Nintendo GameCube" pub="[[Sega]]"] Around the same time, Tails also befriended [[Emerl]] in [[Sonic Battle]], only to learn that the robot was an ancient weapon whose fate became one of the more tragic episodes in the series.[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="5 January 2004" game="Sonic Battle" system="Game Boy Advance" pub="[[Sega]]"]

Across later adventures, Tails remained a central support figure in Sonic's circle. He joined the fight against the [[Black Arms]] in [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]],[cite_video_game dev="[[Sega Studio USA]]" date="18 November 2005" fullgame="[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]" system="PlayStation 2" pub="[[Sega]]"] developed a rivalry with [[Wave the Swallow]] in [[Sonic Riders]],[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sega Studio USA]]" date="21 February 2006" game="Sonic Riders" system="Nintendo GameCube" pub="[[Sega]]"] helped stop [[Eggman Nega]] and the [[Ifrit]] in [[Sonic Rivals 2]],[cite_video_game dev1="Backbone Entertainment" dev2="[[Sega Studio USA]]" date="13 November 2007" game="Sonic Rivals 2" system="PlayStation Portable" pub="[[Sega]]"] and flew Sonic around the world during the restoration of the shattered planet in [[Sonic Unleashed]].[cite_video_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="18 November 2008" game="Sonic Unleashed" system="Xbox 360" pub="[[Sega]]"]

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Personality</h2>

Tails is generally portrayed as a gentle, kind-hearted, loyal, and humble fox with a positive outlook on life.[ref name="SAM"][[Sonic Adventure]] ([[Dreamcast]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 20.[/ref][ref name="CharacterIntroduction"][cite_web author="ZedArchive" date="10 April 2022" title="Sonic Adventure Production Presentation At Tokyo International Forum (1998) &#39;ENGLISH CC&#39;" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68S3GswZ06U&t=21m21s" language="Japanese" work="YouTube" accessdate="7 October 2022"][/ref][ref name="AdventureTokyoInternational"][cite_book title="Sonic Adventure Tokyo International Forum Unveiling Booklet" date="22 August 1998" chapter="All Star Cast" page="7"][/ref][ref name="SmashWiiUOProfile"]Bandai Namco, Sora Ltd. (3 October 2014). [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Trophy Hoard. "Miles &quot;Tails&quot; Prower - This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on— he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!"[/ref][ref name="JPAdventureStylebook"][cite_book title="Sonic Adventure Stylebook" chapter="MILES &quot;TAILS&quot; PROWER" language="Japanese" page="20" quote="ちょっと引っ込み思案だが、気が優しくてまじめ。その特徴といえる二本のシッポをからかわれていじめられていたが、ソニックの姿を目にし、あこがれ、後を追って走ることにより、勇気と前向きな気持ちを持つようになる。&quot;A little withdrawn, but kind and serious. He was teased and bullied for his characteristic two tails, but seeing Sonic, admiring him and running after him gave him courage and positive feelings.&quot;"][/ref] Although he was originally timid and withdrawn due to being bullied for his two tails, meeting [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] gave him the courage to become more outgoing and optimistic over time.[ref name="SmashWiiUOProfile" /][cite_web author="[[Sega]]" title="ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ２" url="http://vc.sega.jp/vc_sonic2/" publisher="Wii(R) Virtual Console Mega Drive Official Site" language="Japanese" accessdate="17 January 2023"] He does not usually seek attention for himself, preferring instead to help others and support his friends without asking for anything in return.[ref name="Sonic Heroes profile"][[Sega]] (2004). [[Sonic Heroes]] instruction manual, pp. 7.[/ref][ref name="Sonic Central profile"][cite_web author="Sega of America" publisher="Sega of America" url="http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" title="Tails' official character profile from Sega of America" access-date="2008-03-10" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20090217221441/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" archive-date="2009-02-17"][/ref]

Compared to Sonic, Tails is calmer, more thoughtful, and more at home working in [[Tails' Lab|his workshop]] or around machinery than chasing excitement for its own sake.[cite_book date="6 September 2013" title="[[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]]" publisher="Les Editions Pix'n Love" page="225" chapter="Characters" isbn="978-1-926778-96-9"] He has a deep passion for mechanics and invention, but despite his remarkable ability, he tends to be modest about his talents and does not always recognize how valuable his work is to the people around him.[ref name="SH"][[Sonic Heroes]] ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.[/ref][ref name="StickerCollection"][cite_book title="[[Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection]]" publisher="Factory Entertainment" page="6" chapter="Miles &quot;Tails&quot; Prower" date="2010"][/ref] This humility is one of his defining traits, though it can also lead him to underestimate himself and the importance of his own contributions.[ref name="StickerCollection" /][ref name="Sonic Central profile" /]

Much of Tails' character centers on his admiration for Sonic and his desire to become someone equally dependable. During his earlier adventures, he was content simply to follow Sonic and imitate the traits he found admirable, seeing himself as Sonic's sidekick and younger partner.[ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile"][[Sega]] (2001). [[Sonic Adventure 2]] instruction manual, pp. 8.[/ref][ref name="Sonic Advance 2 profile"][[Sega]] (2001). [[Sonic Advance 2]] instruction manual, pp. 4.[/ref] Over time, however, he began to develop a stronger sense of self. A major turning point came during events of [[Sonic Adventure]], when Tails realized that he could not rely on Sonic forever and had to find the courage to act on his own. After saving [[Station Square]] without Sonic's help, he began to see that he could stand independently and support himself through determination and faith in his own abilities.[cite_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="9 September 1999" game="Sonic Adventure" system="Dreamcast" pub="[[Sega]]"]

Despite this growth, Tails still struggles with insecurity and self-doubt at times.[ref name="JPAdventureStylebook" /][ref name="JPSHeroes"][cite_web url="http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html" title="Official Sonic Heroes website" publisher="[[Sega]]" work="Characters: Team Sonic" accessdate="25 May 2021" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20041207144720/http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html" archivedate="7 December 2004" language="Japanese"][/ref] He can become discouraged when he feels overshadowed, left behind, or unable to help in the way he wants. These feelings resurfaced strongly after the events of [[Sonic Forces]], and in [[Sonic Frontiers]] he openly reflected on his fear that he had become a burden to Sonic rather than an equal partner.[ref name="TailsTube3"][cite_web author="Sonic the Hedgehog" date="22 September 2022" title="TailsTube #3 (feat. Knuckles)" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m4_l8T1lKQ" work="YouTube" accessdate="2 October 2022"][/ref][cite_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="8 November 2022" game="Sonic Frontiers" system="PlayStation 4" pub="[[Sega]]"] Even so, he remains determined to grow past these weaknesses and prove that he can be relied upon in his own right.[ref name="Sonic Central profile" /]

Tails is also notable for the contrast between his sweet nature and the quiet confidence he has gradually developed. Because he has spent so much time around Sonic, he has picked up some of Sonic's confidence and sarcasm, and in later portrayals he is sometimes more outspoken about his intelligence or more willing to trade banter with his friends and insults with [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]].[ref name="TailsTube3" /] At the same time, he can still be naive, overly talkative, or prone to explaining things in technical language that frustrates those around him. Even when he makes mistakes, however, his intentions remain sincere, and he consistently acts out of loyalty and concern for others.

At his core, Tails is defined by compassion, trustworthiness, and a sincere desire to help. He has a pure heart and remains devoted to his friends no matter how dangerous the situation becomes.[ref][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1|Sonic the Hedgehog #1]], "Fallout, Part 1"[/ref][ref][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 50|Sonic the Hedgehog #50]], "Battle for the Empire"[/ref] Though young, he has repeatedly shown that he can be brave, resourceful, and dependable when it matters most. His character arc across the series is largely shaped by his attempt to balance two sides of himself: the loyal companion who looks up to Sonic, and the capable hero who wants to stand beside him rather than behind him.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Powers and abilities</h2>

Though Tails is not usually portrayed as the most physically aggressive member of Sonic's circle, he is still a capable fighter in his own right. He has defeated numerous robots and machines created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], and has also overcome major enemies without Sonic's help, including the [[Battle Kukku Empire]] and [[Witchcart]]'s gang during his solo adventures.[cite_game dev1="[[Aspect]]" date="November 1995" game="Tails Adventure" system="Sega Game Gear" pub="[[Sega]]"][cite_game dev1="SIMS" date="28 April 1995" game="Tails' Skypatrol" system="Sega Game Gear" pub="[[Sega]]"] He has likewise been able to contend with experienced fighters such as [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]], and [[Chaos]] under the right conditions.[ref][[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). [[Sonic Battle]]. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: Battle Mode.[/ref]

Tails' most distinctive natural ability comes from his two tails. By spinning them rapidly, he can [[Propeller Flying|fly]] or hover like a helicopter, allowing him to cross large gaps, rise vertically, and carry other characters for limited distances.[ref name="BrawlProfile"]Sora Ltd. (9 March 2008). [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. [[Wii]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/level: Trophy Hoard. "Tails - A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices."[/ref][ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)]][/ref] He can also use his tails underwater as propellers and manipulate them in other ways for movement, including gliding and accelerating himself across the ground.[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II]][/ref] Although this ability gives him exceptional mobility and enough speed to keep pace with Sonic in many situations, sustained flight tires him out and he cannot remain airborne indefinitely.[ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"][[Sega]] (1999). [[Sonic Adventure]] instruction manual, pp. 20.[/ref][ref name="StH27"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 27|Sonic the Hedgehog #27]], "All or Nothing, Part 2"[/ref]

His twin tails are also powerful and versatile combat tools. Tails can use them to strike enemies directly, lash out like whips, spin through opponents, or perform a [[Tail Swipe|tail swipe]] against foes on the ground.[ref][[Sonic Adventure]][/ref][ref][[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). [[Sonic the Fighters]]. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]].[/ref] They are strong enough to slice through metal and prehensile enough to function almost like extra limbs, letting him grab or manipulate objects with precision.[ref][[Sonic Lost World|Sonic Lost World]][/ref][ref name="StH13"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 13|Sonic the Hedgehog #13]], "Calling Card"[/ref] Tails can also use them for more advanced techniques in battle, such as spinning at high speed to become a living top or attacking from above with aerial maneuvers. In some games, he combines these movements with gadgets or support equipment to expand his options in combat.

Even without relying on flight, Tails is quite fast and athletic. Multiple portrayals show him keeping up with Sonic's pace in ordinary movement or racing situations, even if Sonic is still generally regarded as the faster of the two.[ref][[Sonic Team]] (30 December 2003). [[Sonic Heroes]]. [[Xbox]]. [[Sega]]. Level/Area: Ending sequence (Last story).[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (16 November 2010). [[Sonic Colors]]. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sweet Mountain]]. Cutscene: Movie No. 11.[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (11 November 2011). [[Sonic Generations]]. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[White Space]]. "Modern Tails: Whew! I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you're faster than me, Sonic."[/ref] He is also physically stronger than his small stature suggests. Tails has lifted both Sonic and Knuckles at once, moved extremely heavy weights, and survived atmospheric re-entry unharmed.[ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (28 March 2003). [[Sonic Advance 2]]. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Tails' playthrough).[/ref] He is an agile acrobat as well, capable of [[Grinding|grinding]] on rails, performing aerial tricks, swimming, and piloting himself accurately through hazardous environments.

Like other major characters in the series, Tails is able to perform core techniques such as the [[Spin Attack]], which allows him to curl into a ball for offense and movement. From this foundation, he can use related moves including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], and in some portrayals the [[Homing Attack]].[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia]][/ref] Adept with both ground and aerial movement, he can transition quickly between mobility and offense, which makes him especially effective in fast-moving situations.

Tails has also demonstrated limited use of [[Chaos Emerald energy]]. By drawing on the power of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s, he can temporarily increase his power, and in some circumstances he has been able to use that energy to support transformations or empower others.[ref][[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). [[Sonic the Fighters]]. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Death Egg's Hangar]] (Tails' story).[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). [[Sonic Heroes]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Last Story.[/ref] He can likewise harness [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s to access selected [[Color Power]] forms, including the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]], though these forms require a continued energy supply to be maintained.

Tails' greatest strength, however, is his intellect. He is widely described as a mechanical prodigy or genius-level inventor whose skill rivals Eggman's.[ref name="SAM"][[Sonic Adventure]] ([[Dreamcast]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 20.[/ref][ref name="SH"][[Sonic Heroes]] ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.[/ref][ref name="Rivals2USManual"][[Sonic Rivals 2]] ([[PlayStation Portable]]) United States instructions booklet, pg. 7.[/ref][ref name="SegaUS"][cite_web author="[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]]" publisher="[[Sega]]" url="http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" accessdate="26 October 2017" work="Sonic Characters" archivedate="5 March 2005" title="Miles &quot;Tails&quot; Prower" quote="Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger."][/ref] He is a natural mechanic, an expert in electrical engineering, and a remarkably quick learner when confronted with unfamiliar technology.[ref name="BrawlProfile" /][ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). [[Sonic Rush Adventure]]. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Whale Point]].[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2007). [[Sonic Rush Adventure]]. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Wave Cyclone]] dock.[/ref] He can analyze advanced machinery after only brief study, perform complex calculations mentally, hack into Eggman's systems, and develop vehicles, scanners, translators, and weapons that regularly save his friends from danger.[ref name="StH12"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 12|Sonic the Hedgehog #12]], "The Cost of the Battle for Angel Island"[/ref][ref name="StH132"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 13|Sonic the Hedgehog #13]], "Calling Card"[/ref] He is also knowledgeable in physics and other sciences, enough to develop theories involving time, dimensions, and world-scale phenomena.[ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). [[Sonic Rush]]. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]].[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). [[Sonic Generations]]. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#Restoring the World|Restoring the World]].[/ref]

His mechanical aptitude extends into piloting and vehicle use. Tails is an exceptional pilot, especially with aircraft, and has repeatedly shown the ability to outfly or outmaneuver large enemy craft.[ref name="SonicJam" /] He is also highly skilled with [[Extreme Gear]], where his technical knowledge allows him not only to ride effectively but also to customize and improve his equipment.[ref name="Riders web Wave"][cite_web url="https://web.archive.org/web/20060612233043/http://www.sonic-riders.com/en/index.html" title="Sonic Riders official website" accessdate="12 June 2006" work="Characters: Wave the Swallow" publisher="[[Sega]]"][/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (17 March 2006). [[Sonic Riders]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Red Canyon]].[/ref] While [[Wave the Swallow]] is usually treated as the superior specialist in that field, Tails' skill remains high enough to impress her.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mechanical creations, equipment, and vehicles</h3>

Tails is a mechanical prodigy whose inventions are among his most defining traits. Although he is not as prolific or destructive as [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], he has repeatedly built machines, vehicles, scanners, and support devices that have helped Sonic and his allies overcome major threats. His talent for engineering is often described as being on par with Eggman's, even if Tails himself does not always recognize the full extent of his own ability.[ref name="SAM"][[Sonic Adventure]] ([[Dreamcast]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 20.[/ref][ref name="SH"][[Sonic Heroes]] ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.[/ref][ref name="Rivals2USManual"][[Sonic Rivals 2]] ([[PlayStation Portable]]) United States instructions booklet, pg. 7.[/ref][ref name="SegaUS"][cite_web author="[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]]" publisher="[[Sega]]" url="http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" archiveurl="https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters" accessdate="26 October 2017" work="Sonic Characters" archivedate="5 March 2005" title="Miles &quot;Tails&quot; Prower" quote="Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger."][/ref]

Among Tails' best-known creations and modifications is the [[Tornado]] series. Although he did not originally build the first Tornado, he became closely associated with it after modifying and piloting it during Sonic's adventures.[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)]][/ref][ref][cite_video_game title="Sonic Adventure" developer="Sonic Team" quote="Sonic: I'm just glad you're okay. What happened anyway? You're too good of a pilot to just crash like that. / Tails: That was a test run using a new prototype propulsion system. It's got a few bugs to iron out. / Sonic: Why not just use my plane, the Tornado?"][/ref] He later developed more advanced models, including the [[Tornado 2]], which was powered by [[Chaos Emerald]] energy and could transform into an attack configuration, and the Tornado 03, also known as the Tornado-1.[ref][[Sonic Adventure]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Unleashed]][/ref] Tails' skill as a pilot is extraordinary even by the standards of the series, and he has repeatedly used his planes to outmaneuver enemy aircraft and transport Sonic across dangerous territory.[ref name="SonicJam" /][ref name="StH7"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 7|Sonic the Hedgehog #7]], "Meet the New Boss"[/ref][ref name="StHAnnual2019s2"][[Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019]], "Jet Set Tornado"[/ref]

Another of Tails' major vehicles is the [[Cyclone]], a combat mech most prominently associated with [[Sonic Adventure 2]]. The Cyclone can function as a walker and weapons platform, but later material also describes versions of it that can transform into alternate forms, including a car, a monoplane, or a hover-equipped mech. It is fitted with assorted weapon systems such as missile launchers, a minigun, targeting systems, and a large laser cannon, allowing Tails to compensate for his smaller physical size in direct combat.[ref][[Sonic Adventure 2]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). [[Sonic Battle]]. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]].[/ref] In The Final Horizon, Tails was also shown recreating the Cyclone from memory while in a corrupted cyber state, demonstrating how deeply his technical knowledge is tied to his identity.[ref][[Sonic_Frontiers#TheFinal_Horizon]][/ref]

Tails has also built a wide range of specialty vehicles for travel and exploration. During his solo adventure on [[Cocoa Island]], he used the [[Sea Fox|Sea Tail]], an underwater craft built to help him navigate and battle the [[Battle Kukku Empire]].[ref][[Tails Adventures]][/ref] He has also created spacecraft and dimensional vessels such as the [[Lunar Fox]], [[Tails' rocket|another rocket]], and a [[Tails' Spaceship|spaceship]], reflecting the breadth of his engineering skill across air, sea, land, and space travel.[ref][[Sonic the Fighters]][/ref][ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]][/ref][ref][[Shadow the Hedgehog]][/ref] In racing contexts, Tails has driven or built several competitive vehicles as well, including the [[MTP-01 Whirlwind]], [[MTP-02 Whirlwind S7]], [[Whirlwind Sport]], and other machines used in [[Sonic Drift|racing]] [[Sonic Drift 2|competitions]] and [[Team Sonic Racing|Grand]] [[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds|Prix]] events.

Outside of vehicles, Tails has built numerous machines for analysis, communication, and support. These include the [[Emerald Detector]], used to locate Chaos Emerald energy, and the [[Miles Electric]], a multifunctional handheld device capable of translation, communication, and environmental scanning.[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Riders]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Colours]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Lost World]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Unleashed]][/ref] He has also created a [[Fake Emerald|fake Chaos Emerald]] with properties close to the real thing, a remarkable feat that highlights both his understanding of Chaos-based technology and his inventive problem-solving.[ref][[Sonic Adventure 2]][/ref] Other creations include the [[Remote Robot]], which performs reconnaissance work in places Tails himself cannot easily reach.[ref][[Tails Adventures]][/ref]

Tails' equipment for combat and utility is similarly diverse. In games such as [[Sonic Battle]], he employs devices like the [[Magic Hook|Magic Hand]], [[Energy Ball|Energy]] [[Air E. Ball|Cannon]], and [[Flick|Big]] [[Air Flick|Hand]], all of which expand his offensive range and let him fight more creatively.[ref][[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). [[Sonic Battle]]. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]].[/ref] He also makes use of various bomb types, defensive gadgets, and support tools, including healing devices and deployable bots. On other occasions, he has used [[Dummy Ring]]s as projectile weapons, the [[Boomering]] as a grappling device, and even [[Wrench Attack|wrenches]] and the [[Cyblaster]] as improvised or dedicated weapons while stranded on the [[Starfall Islands]].[ref][[Tails' Skypatrol]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Heroes]][/ref][ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Frontiers]][/ref]

Tails' engineering skill also extends into modification and tuning rather than pure invention. He is well versed in [[Extreme Gear]] mechanics and has built or customized boards such as the [[Yellow Tail]] and [[Yellow Tail Turbo]]. Even [[Wave the Swallow]], who is generally portrayed as the superior specialist in that field, has acknowledged the quality of Tails' work.[ref name="Riders web Wave"][cite_web url="https://web.archive.org/web/20060612233043/http://www.sonic-riders.com/en/index.html" title="Sonic Riders official website" accessdate="12 June 2006" work="Characters: Wave the Swallow" publisher="[[Sega]]"][/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (17 March 2006). [[Sonic Riders]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Red Canyon]]. "[[Wave the Swallow|Wave]]: (Let's see...) Huh? That Gear's unusual. / Tails: Customized it myself. / [[Wave the Swallow|Wave]]: Hmm... (This isn't half bad for an amateur. Still, you can never be too careful.)"[/ref] In the comics and other material, he is likewise shown improving vehicles and weaponry for his allies, reinforcing his role as the group's primary inventor and mechanic.[ref name="SI3"][[Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome Issue 3|Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #3]], story one[/ref][ref name="StHAnnual2019s2" /]

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Transformations</h3>

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Super Tails</h4>

[main title="Super Tails"]

By using all seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, Tails can enter a [[Super transformation|Super State]] known as Super Tails. In this form, his natural abilities are greatly enhanced beyond their normal limits. He gains a major increase in power, can fly without relying on his twin tails, and becomes nearly invulnerable while the transformation lasts. As with other super forms in the series, the state consumes energy and typically requires [[Ring]]s to be maintained.[ref][[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). [[Sonic the Fighters]]. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Death Egg's Hangar]] (Tails' story).[/ref][ref][[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). [[Sonic Heroes]]. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Last Story.[/ref]

In some portrayals, Super Tails is additionally accompanied by a flock of empowered [[Flicky|Flickies]] that circle around him and attack nearby enemies, most notably in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]].[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]][/ref] Later games have treated the form somewhat differently depending on the title. [[Sonic Mania]] depicts Tails transforming through the Chaos Emeralds, while [[Sonic Origins]] and [[Sonic Origins Plus]] handle the form in ways that reflect the changing presentation of his classic transformations. In [[Sonic Superstars]], the form is instead referred to as Tails' Super Powers.[ref][[Sonic Mania]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Origins]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Origins Plus]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Superstars]][/ref]

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Hyper Tails </h4>

[main title="Hyper Tails"]

By harnessing the power of all seven [[Super Emerald]]s, Tails can transform into Hyper Tails. This is a more powerful state than Super Tails, greatly amplifying all of his innate abilities beyond even his standard Super State. In addition to the overall increase in speed, strength, and mobility, Hyper Tails appears to grant him greater control over [[Chaos Emerald energy]], allowing him to transfer that energy to nearby [[Animals]], particularly [[Flicky|Flickies]], and temporarily grant them a [[Flicky's Super State|Super State]] of their own.[ref][[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]][/ref] Hyper Tails is most closely associated with the classic era and has not been used as consistently in later games. While it appeared in some rereleases and collections, later versions have sometimes reverted that state back to Super Tails instead.[ref][[Sonic Origins]][/ref][ref][[Sonic Origins Plus]][/ref]

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Hyper Mode</h4>

[main title="Hyper Mode"]

A weaker variant of the [[super transformation]], Hyper Mode allows Tails to draw on the power of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s for a brief period without fully entering a standard Super State. In this form, his speed and attack power increase significantly, though the transformation is more limited in duration and scale than Super Tails or Hyper Tails.[ref][[Sonic the Fighters]][/ref]

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Color Powers</h4>

[main title="Color Power"]

By harnessing different forms of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Tails can access various Color Powers, temporarily transforming into specialized forms with unique abilities. These include forms such as the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]], each suited to different forms of movement, combat, or traversal. Like other users of Color Powers, Tails must maintain a supply of Hyper-go-on in order to sustain these transformations.[ref][[Sonic Colors]][/ref]

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weaknesses</h3>

Tails has several personal and practical weaknesses despite his many strengths. One of his more notable flaws is that he can be overly talkative or speak without thinking, which has occasionally caused serious problems. During the [[Space Colony ARK]] incident, for example, he inadvertently revealed to [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] that the [[Chaos Emerald]] in Sonic's possession was a [[Fake Emerald|fake]], undermining the heroes' plan.[ref][[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (23 June 2001). [[Sonic Adventure 2]]. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Adventure 2/Script (Hero)#Sonic in Trouble|Sonic in Trouble]] (Hero story). "[[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]: You thought you could trick me with that fake Emerald, didn't you? / [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]: So... how did you know it wasn't the real one? / [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]: Tails! / [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]: Because you just told me, fox boy!"[/ref]

Although Tails is brave when it matters most, he is also known to have several fears. Various sources describe him as being afraid of thunder,[ref name="SonicJam" /] ghosts,[ref name="SonicComicTails"][cite_web url="https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/comic/25th/20160701_001078/" title="Act:002 オバケのお礼参り" author="[[Sega]]" publisher="[[Sonic Channel]]" date="1 July 2016" accessdate="30 May 2022"][/ref] and even great heights in spite of his ability to fly.[cite_game dev="[[Sonic Team]]" date="9 September 1999" game="Sonic Adventure" system="Dreamcast" pub="[[Sega]]" area="[[Sky Deck]] (Tails' story)" quote="Tails: It's pretty high... My legs are shaking!"] When placed under severe pressure or stress, he can become nervous or fearful, which may briefly leave him unable to respond effectively to the situation at hand.

His ability to fly using his twin tails also comes with clear physical limits. While Tails can stay airborne for impressive stretches and even carry others, doing so requires considerable effort and stamina. Extended flight can exhaust him, especially if he is lifting someone or carrying extra weight, and overusing this ability can leave him temporarily unable to fly again.[ref name="StH27"][[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 27|Sonic the Hedgehog #27]], "All or Nothing, Part 2"[/ref] He can likewise struggle against opponents who are significantly faster than he is, particularly in direct confrontations where he cannot rely on preparation, gadgets, or aerial mobility.[ref name="SI32"][[Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome Issue 3|Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #3]], story one[/ref]

Another recurring weakness is Tails' lack of confidence. Even after proving himself in major crises, he has periodically fallen back into self-doubt, especially when he feels overshadowed, unable to protect his friends, or overly dependent on [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. This insecurity became especially pronounced after the events of [[Sonic Forces]] and remained an important part of his characterization in [[Sonic Frontiers]], where he questioned whether he had become a burden instead of a dependable partner. Even so, he has repeatedly shown the will to overcome these feelings and become more self-reliant.[ref name="TailsTube3"][cite_web author="Sonic the Hedgehog" date="22 September 2022" title="TailsTube #3 (feat. Knuckles)" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m4_l8T1lKQ" work="YouTube" accessdate="2 October 2022"][/ref][cite_game dev1="[[Sonic Team]]" date="8 November 2022" game="Sonic Frontiers" system="PlayStation 4" pub="[[Sega]]"]

Some portrayals also present Tails as easily flustered around girls or women, which can make him more susceptible to embarrassment or manipulation in certain situations. Though usually played lightly, this trait is occasionally treated as another sign of his youth and emotional inexperience.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Theme songs</h2>

<li>[[Believe in Myself (Sonic Adventure)]]</li>

<li>[[Believe in Myself (Sonic Adventure 2)]]</li>

<li>[[High Flying Groove]]</li>

</ul>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">In other media</h2>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Localization differences</h3>

In some early Western game localizations, elements of Tails' backstory were altered from the Japanese material. Rather than being bullied for his two tails, he was sometimes described as being admired for them, and his bond with Sonic was framed in a more simplified, Westernized origin story in which he had long idolized Sonic and even inadvertently discovered the [[Spin Dash]] while trying to imitate him. These changes reflected broader differences in how early Sonic stories were adapted outside Japan.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Television and animation</h3>

Tails appears in most major animated adaptations of the franchise, though his role and background vary by continuity. In [[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]], he is portrayed as an orphan whom Sonic finds and takes in, and the two are rarely separated. In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], he is a younger survivor of Robotnik's conquest who lives with the [[Freedom Fighters]] and is often kept away from more dangerous missions because of his age. The 1996 [[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] OVA stays closer to the game version, presenting him as a close friend of Sonic and a gifted electronics expert, though with some small differences such as lacking his usual ability to swim.

[[Sonic X]] also follows Tails' game counterpart relatively closely, emphasizing his intelligence, his attachment to the [[Tornado 2]], and his friendship with [[Chuck Thorndyke]]. In that series, he helps develop the [[Tornado-X]] and later builds the [[Blue Typhoon]] for the heroes' space journey. His bond with [[Cosmo]] becomes one of the most significant parts of his role in the final season. By contrast, the [[Sonic Boom (series)|Sonic Boom]] continuity reimagines him within a separate spin-off setting, where he remains a main character across the television series, comics, and games but with a distinct redesign and comedic tone. In [[Sonic Prime]], Tails is once again portrayed as Sonic's closest companion and technical expert, but the series also introduces alternate counterparts created by the shattering of the [[Paradox Prism]]. These include [[Tails Nine]] from [[New Yoke City]], [[Mangey Tails]] from [[Boscage Maze]], and [[Sails Tails]] from [[No Place]]. The series places unusual emphasis on how Tails might have developed under very different circumstances, especially through Nine, whose isolation and bitterness contrast sharply with the main version of the character.

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comics</h3>

Tails has had a major presence in comic adaptations of the franchise. In the [[Archie Comics|Archie]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] series, he was reworked into the continuity established by the television cartoon while retaining more of his game relationship with Sonic. He was born to [[Amadeus Prower|Amadeus]] and [[Rosemary Prower]], raised in [[Knothole]], and eventually reunited with his parents after learning they had survived Robotnik's takeover. This version of Tails also gained several transformation-based storylines unique to Archie, including [[Turbo Tails]] and [[Titan Tails]], which gave him a much larger mythic role in that continuity.

In [[Sonic the Comic]], Tails is similarly distinct from his game counterpart. Rather than originating on Mobius, he arrives there through a space warp and becomes Sonic's sidekick after meeting him. Over time, he grows beyond the role of a comic-relief companion and becomes a hero in his own right, especially in stories involving the [[Nameless Zone]], where he is mistakenly believed to be a great champion and repeatedly ends up defending his homeland in armor with a sword.

In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] comic series published by [[IDW Publishing]], Tails' background initially follows the games and then continues forward from the aftermath of [[Sonic Forces]]. He helps defend towns from rogue [[Badnik|Badniks]], takes part in the battle against [[Neo Metal Sonic]] on [[Angel Island]], researches the [[Metal Virus]] in an attempt to stop it, and later becomes involved in storylines centered on [[Belle the Tinkerer|Belle]] and [[Doctor Starline|Dr. Starline]]. He also appears in crossover material such as [[DC X Sonic the Hedgehog]], where he partners with [[Cyborg (DC Comics)|Cyborg]] during the heroes' conflict with [[Darkseid]].

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Film and streaming adaptations</h3>

Tails appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|Paramount Sonic the Hedgehog film series]] as an anthropomorphic fox from another world who grows up admiring Sonic from afar. He first appears in a mid-credits scene in the first film, arriving on Earth in search of Sonic. In [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], he takes on a major role by warning Sonic that [[Knuckles the Echidna (Paramount)|Knuckles]] is hunting him and then joining him in the search for the [[Master Emerald (Paramount)|Master Emerald]]. After helping defeat [[Doctor Robotnik (Paramount)|Dr. Robotnik]], he remains on Earth with Sonic, Knuckles, and the Wachowskis. He later makes an appearance in the [[Knuckles (TV series)|Knuckles]] streaming series and returns in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] as the team's primary technical support and gadget specialist.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reception</h2>

Tails has generally received positive reception and is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable characters in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise. He was awarded "Best New Character" in ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'''s 1992 video game awards, which praised both his appeal and his usefulness in gameplay.[ref name="egmbuyersguide1993"][cite_magazine year="1993" title="Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide" page=20"][/ref] He has also ranked highly in official and fan-oriented popularity polls. According to official polls, Tails is among the franchise's most popular characters, commonly ranking behind only [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]].[cite_web url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005134742/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" author="[[Sonic Channel]]" publisher="[[Sega]]" title="Official Popularity Poll results" date="23 June 2006" archivedate="5 October 2013" language="Japanese"][cite_web title="Official Popularity Poll results" url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20091215064017/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" archive-date="2009-12-15" website="sonic.sega.jp" language="ja"]

Tails has generally received positive reception and is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He was awarded "Best New Character" in [[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'s 1992 video game awards, which praised both his appeal and his usefulness in gameplay.[ref name="egmbuyersguide1993"][cite_magazine year="1993" title="Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide" page=20"][/ref] He has also ranked highly in official and fan-oriented popularity polls. According to official polls, Tails is among the franchise's most popular characters, commonly ranking behind only [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]].[cite_web url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005134742/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" author="[[Sonic Channel]]" publisher="[[Sega]]" title="Official Popularity Poll results" date="23 June 2006" archivedate="5 October 2013" language="Japanese"][cite_web title="Official Popularity Poll results" url="http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" url-status="dead" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20091215064017/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html" archive-date="2009-12-15" website="sonic.sega.jp" language="ja"]

A number of publications have highlighted Tails as one of gaming's best-known sidekicks. ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' listed him as the second-best ''Sonic'' character,[cite_web url="http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4" title="Nintendo Feature: The best and worst Sonic characters" publisher="Official Nintendo Magazine" accessdate="4 May 2014"] while other outlets have ranked him highly in sidekick-focused features and retrospectives. [[Video game journalist]]s have often pointed to his importance to the identity of the series, especially in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', where his presence helped define Sonic's supporting cast and expanded the game's appeal through cooperative play.[cite_web url="http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history" publisher="[[Prima Games]]" last="Workman" first="Robert" date="March 12, 2014" access-date="March 14, 2014" title="15 Greatest Moments in Sonic the Hedgehog History" archive-date="March 17, 2014" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20140317004244/http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-the-hedgehog-history" url-status="live"] The ''Sonic Jam Official Guide'' also remarked that Tails' charm appealed strongly to many fans and contrasted effectively with Sonic's image.[ref name="JamGuide"][cite_book title="ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド" publisher="SoftBank" date="2 October 1997" pages="101–102" isbn="978-4797303377" language="Japanese"][/ref]

A number of publications have highlighted Tails as one of gaming's best-known sidekicks. [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] listed him as the second-best Sonic character,[cite_web url="http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4" title="Nintendo Feature: The best and worst Sonic characters" publisher="Official Nintendo Magazine" accessdate="4 May 2014"] while other outlets have ranked him highly in sidekick-focused features and retrospectives. [[Video game journalist]]s have often pointed to his importance to the identity of the series, especially in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], where his presence helped define Sonic's supporting cast and expanded the game's appeal through cooperative play.[cite_web url="http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history" publisher="[[Prima Games]]" last="Workman" first="Robert" date="March 12, 2014" access-date="March 14, 2014" title="15 Greatest Moments in Sonic the Hedgehog History" archive-date="March 17, 2014" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20140317004244/http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-the-hedgehog-history" url-status="live"] The Sonic Jam Official Guide also remarked that Tails' charm appealed strongly to many fans and contrasted effectively with Sonic's image.[ref name="JamGuide"][cite_book title="ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド" publisher="SoftBank" date="2 October 1997" pages="101–102" isbn="978-4797303377" language="Japanese"][/ref]

At the same time, reception to Tails has not been entirely uniform. Some critics have been less favorable toward later portrayals of the character, particularly when he was written as more talkative or overly technical. A 1998 ~~''Electronic~~ Gaming Monthly'' editorial compared him unfavorably to Scrappy-Doo and criticized his design and overall presence.[cite_magazine url="https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-112-november-1998/page/n5/mode/2up" title="Tails is the Scrappy Doo of Gaming" last="Davison" first="John" magazine="[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]" publisher="[[Ziff Davis]]" issue="112" date="November 1998" page="6"] ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' later ranked him among the "cutesy characters" they found irritating, arguing that he had shifted from a likable quiet sidekick into a more annoying "tech nerd" in some later games.[cite_web date="April 21, 2008" title="Top 7... Cutesy Characters We Want to Beat the Crap Out of" url="http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7" url-status="live" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20121014045913/http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7" archive-date="October 14, 2012" access-date="January 5, 2010" website="[[GamesRadar+]]"] Even so, Tails has remained one of the franchise's most enduring and broadly popular characters, and his status as Sonic's primary companion has continued across games, comics, animation, and film.

At the same time, reception to Tails has not been entirely uniform. Some critics have been less favorable toward later portrayals of the character, particularly when he was written as more talkative or overly technical. A 1998 Electronic Gaming Monthly editorial compared him unfavorably to Scrappy-Doo and criticized his design and overall presence.[cite_magazine url="https://archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-112-november-1998/page/n5/mode/2up" title="Tails is the Scrappy Doo of Gaming" last="Davison" first="John" magazine="[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]" publisher="[[Ziff Davis]]" issue="112" date="November 1998" page="6"] [[GamesRadar+]] later ranked him among the "cutesy characters" they found irritating, arguing that he had shifted from a likable quiet sidekick into a more annoying "tech nerd" in some later games.[cite_web date="April 21, 2008" title="Top 7... Cutesy Characters We Want to Beat the Crap Out of" url="http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7" url-status="live" archive-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20121014045913/http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7" archive-date="October 14, 2012" access-date="January 5, 2010" website="[[GamesRadar+]]"] Even so, Tails has remained one of the franchise's most enduring and broadly popular characters, and his status as Sonic's primary companion has continued across games, comics, animation, and film.

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Notes</h2>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">References</h2>

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