Evolution of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG - 31 Years Explained | CARTOON EVOLUTION
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- CARTOON EVOLUTION #31 / POP CULTURE EVOLUTION #4 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
First debuting in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog instantly put Sega on the map as a force to be reckoned with in the gaming industry. Helping the fledgling company quash its competition (including Nintendo's Super Mario), Sonic became one of the most beloved pop culture icons in history. Thirty-plus years on, Sonic has appeared in over 100 video games, moving over 1 billion units. Spawning an entire franchise, Sonic has also appeared in comic books and manga, numerous animated series and anime, and currently two live-action features. In this video, we’ll trace the inception and creation of Sonic and spotlight his impact on pop culture - through his evolution through games and extended media over the course of three decades. In this edition of Cartoon Evolution presents Pop Culture Evolution.
00:00 Intro
01:16 Sega Vs Nintendo: Console Wars
02:32 Sonic's Origins
08:08 Sonic 1 & 2
11:38 The Sonic Phenomenon - Sonic Manga, 1990s Cartoons, Comics
15:20 Sonic 3 & Knuckles
17:10 Sonic in 3D
18:07 Cancelled Sonic Movie / Sonic OVA
19:40 Modern Sonic & Sonic Adventure
22:24 Sonic Underground
23:15 Next Generation Sonic
24:36 Sonic X & Sonic Manga
26:44 Sega & Sonic's New Era
28:24 Sonic Reboots
30:16 Sonic Web Series
31:38 Sonic Boom
32:41 Sonic Comics
33:57 Sonic Movie 1, 2 & 3 + Knuckles Spin-Off
36:07 The Future - Sonic Prime & Frontiers
30:02 The End
MEDIA FEATURED
SONIC GAMES
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic CD
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Knuckles’ Chaotix
Sonic Spinball
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Sonic X-Treme
Sonic 3D-Blast
Sonic Jam
Sonic Drift
Tails’ SkyPatrol
Sonic Labyrinth
Sonic Adventure / 2
Sonic Shuffle
Sonic Advance / 2 / 3
Sonic Pinball
Sonic Battle
Shadow the Hedgehog
Sonic Unleashed
Sonic Colors
Sonic Lost World
Sega Superstars / Tennis
Sega All-Stars / Transformed
Mario Sonic Olympic Games series
Sonic Rush
Sonic Storybook Series - The Black Knight / Secret of the Rings
Super Smash Bros. Series / Brawl / Unlimited
Sonic ’06
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I / Episode II
Sonic Generations
Sonic Forces
Sonic Mania
Team Sonic Racing
Sonic Origins
Sonic Frontiers
SONIC SHOWS & MOVIES
The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Christmas Blast
Sonic: Wonders of the World (Cancelled MGM Live-Action / Animated Hybrid Movie)
Sonic OVA (Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie)
Sonic X
Web Series: Night of the Werehog / Mania Adventure / Team Sonic Racing Overdrive / Chao in Space / Rise of the Wisps
Progressive Insurance Commercial
Sonic Boom
Sonic the Hedgehog / 2
Knuckles the Echidna (Paramount+)
Sonic Prime
SONIC PRINTED MEDIA
Shogakukan Sonic Manga
Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)
Sonic the Comic
Dash and Spin: Super Fast Sonic
Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Comics)
OTHER GAMES
Super Mario Brothers
Rad Mobile
OTHER MEDIA
Bad - Michael Jackson
Walt Disney’s Silly Symphony - Santa’s Workshop
Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club (1990s)
Wreck-It-Ralph
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ready Player One
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Hope you enjoyed the video! What is YOUR favorite Sonic design and game / media??
#1: Movie Sonic Is My Favorite Sonic Design
#2: My Favorite Sonic Game Is Sonic Generations 3DS
#3: Sonic X Is My Favorite Sonic Show
do nario next
I like Modern Sonic.
Sonic can run with the speed of light
Can't catch Robotnik on foot
My favorite sonic design would be his modern design of course. Thanks for the question Dave!
Sonic has always been part of me since forever. I have almost all the games and watched most of the tv shows, i’m so glad this franchise is getting the love it deserves after seeing the amazing sequel movie that came out.
Exactly same
Well I didn’t watch the movie yet but I’m still a new fan
Yeah
I have all the games it's cool and I think the best design is sonic 3
Sonic boom was made in 2014.
This video is great, but I just wanna correct a couple of quick errors:
Amy had her hammer since Sonic Championship. Also, Sonic Unleashed had 2D segments in the Daytime stages.
@@sonicthespeedyhedgehog1336 you dummey
@@Cuppachoccyno Sonic the Fighters IS Sonic Championship
Sonic was doing his cameo appearance in 2012 film Wreck it ralph.
His coverage of Sonic X, 4 and generations could use some work too
I love that now there's a good evolution for this great character, despite being new to the character (3 years), I still have played the Genesis games, and he was important to my "childhood", I have watched all the tv shows. So glad that the character is getting love with the movie sequel.
It's hard to believe anyone could've been more recognizable than Mickey Mouse, but I find it fitting that someone with the same artstyle as him would do so.
Mario was in the same position when he was at the height of his popularity.
Same goes for Bugs Bunny.
And SpongeBob
Bugs Bunny And SpongeBob up above are believable but Sonic and Mario? Just, how???
@@evanbutiforgot it's because Mickey mouse is more of an icon then a character that people care about so it's not that hard to have your character be more popular then Mickey mouse as long as kids are actively watching them and have a iconic design well that's my theory at least (a game theory)
While the Marioverse of Nintendo will always be my top favorite, Sonic is a strong, close second. And if anything, the fact that Sega was more open to outside adaptions than Nintendo is made the character more accessible to those who didn't even play his games initially. We're still getting Sonic cartoon series when Mario's last one was decades ago and not very good.
Did u call the cinematic masterpiece The Super Mario Brothers Super Show not good
@@MaherandIbrahimsAvengers Super Mario World. That cartoon wasn't very good.
@@mightyfilm that cartoon is very good
You should rewatch it
I loved the TV episode and Egg Scuba Koopa
@@MaherandIbrahimsAvengers Kirby did the introducing modern conveniences for social commentary thing much better. Still, I like that better than Sonic Underground at least. That show was disappointing.
one minor correction with Sonic's inclusion in Smash Bros. is that he was actually not the first non-Nintendo guest character to be featured, he was the second. the first being Solid Snake. Sonic's inclusion was actually a decision late in development that caused the game to be delayed a few months so he could be programed in.
But overall I really liked this Cartoon/Pop Culture Evolution. you touched on some media of sonic I didn't even know about. Great job overall!
Appreciate the kind words.
Regardless of where they came into the production process, both characters appeared within the same game. The Guinness World Records therefore considers _both_ characters to be the first: www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/549139-joint-first-non-nintendo-character-in-super-smash-bros-series
My favorite Sonic game is Sonic Generations. As far as the television content, it’s always been a tie between Sat-AM and Sonic X, though Sonic Boom has some genuinely hilarious moments and I appreciate how tongue-in-cheek and self aware it got in season 2.
I especially enjoyed the fourth wall breaks the characters do during the show's run, the fourth wall breaks became so funny that they made it a running gag in the series that nobody could not watch without laughing at the best comedic moments, including the AOSTH reference in one episode where Eggman says "Pingas" as he says "snooping as usual I see?" to Sonic.
@@chucke.cheesesmichiganprod1254 Mike Pollock must have really enjoyed doing that one in particular.
@@benmalsky9834 I bet he did enjoy doing the meme reference on Sonic Boom, it was really funny how he said "Ah, Sonic the Hedgehog, snooping as usual I see? SEIZE THEM!" as Mike Pollock probably thought that he would make a reference to a meme from Adventures Of Sonic the Hedgehog, from the episode "Boogey Mania," where Robotnik says "SnooPING AS usual I see?"
@@chucke.cheesesmichiganprod1254 Remember the episode “Inn Sanity”? That episode involved Eggman turning his lair into a luxury resort so that he can pay the tax bill for his garbage pickup. Sonic’s response: “Sounds like the writers are just phoning it in.” Brilliant!
@@benmalsky9834 And just like that, another fourth wall break, that one was one of the fourth wall breaks that the characters did in the series, I haven't seen that episode yet.
You forgot cameo this:
"Let's meets Sonic" from OK KO Let's Be Heroes.
Thank you for doing Sonic!
I feel like you could do cartoon evolutions on the other sonic characters, they have just as much history as sonic himself.
Especially Shadow
Nathan is here.
Other game characters would be interesting as well :]
Been binging your videos in preparation!
Amazing! Thanks, Doc!
4:15 Sonic's early design looked like a combination of Bugs bunny and Mickey mouse.
Ugh bugsss
*i love Sonic!*
*do Voice Evolution of Sonic The Hedgehog - 31 Years Explained soon!*
I like you're evolution take on Sonic. Most of the Sonic Evolution videos Ive watched just featured not only some of the sonic media, but some featured sonic stuff that appeared in adult media like Robot Chicken and some fan animations on TH-cam. But I like how you did you're evolution! You're a professional!
Thanks, Mila!
@@DaveLeeDownUnder no problem!😉
I've never would have thought that I'll see a Sonic evolution video. This is a pleasant surprise, thank you!
Uhhh Meow
I ve been waiting for this one 2
The minute I got the notification for this video I clicked it immediately
Im in my mid 20s and Sonic The Hedgehog has been apart of my life pretty much and I don't think I will ever get tired of him. Here is to more in the future. Gotta Go Fast.
Great Video Dave Loved The Sonic Evolution and I can’t wait for The Mario Evolution later this Year 👍👍👍
Sonic and Mario are both some of my most favorite video game franchises. It’s so sweet to see that years after they jabbed at each other, that they got to star in several games together.
I remember playing Sonic The Hedgehog 2 in Middle School. Sonic was also in a Crossover with Ok KO Lets Be Heroes on Cartoon Network
Out of the crossovers I've seen I didn't enjoy it I think the family guy Simpsons crossover was better than that crossover
Great video Dave and your very 1st video game character evolution! Always a joy to see these videos and this one doesn't disappoint!
Thank you mate!
The performance of the movie has gone up from critics and the fans all loved it! So happy with it!
Great video!
Sega is a good company
Yeah I feel like since they made Sonic Fronteirs I feel like they’ll fix the character developments and maybe give them new models while following the original character designs, although they did redesign the four main characters for Sonic Boom but failed.
I'll forever love his Japanese voice actor, Juni'chi Kanemaru is the best
I'm always a huge Sonic Fan
Sonic is fun and iconic sadly his own company failed because of too many bad decisions.
Paramount: *heh*
OH WOW, i always wanted a perfect Sonic evolution. And thank's to you Dave it happend, i love all of your cartoon evolution episodes, you are amazing Dave, please make more❤👏😍
Sonic has always been one of the most important characters of all time to me, so I enjoyed this video so much!!
This was an amazing interpretation of the evolution of Sonic the Hedgehog!
Sonic is just so recognizable im glad that the sonic franchise is still going looking forward to the new games especially sonic origins and more movies and sonic prime.
Ive always been Team Sonic Growing up . He was the coolest game character . THANK YOU SEGA !!
Stellar work Dave as always, as a Sonic a fan I thought I already knew everything about the character and here I am learning new things about the character. Loved the video man.
Awesome evolution video Dave. As a sonic fan, this video is way past cool. Happy Saturday by the way!
Nice one DAVE (altought i don't like the sonic video games that much... hedgehogs still ones of my favorite animals) you are a 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖 TH-camr and i love what you do soooo MUCH!!! Thanks by making your lives BETTER and FUNNIER... i love you MAN
Thank you so much, Lucas! I appreciate the kind words! Happy to brighten people's days 😊
@@DaveLeeDownUnder oh Dave, you are doing more than THAT, with people loving SOOOO much your work and videos
Excellent work! The amount of passion put into these evolution videos is amazing!
On a related note, as someone with a love for voice acting trivia, I’m very excited for a voice evolution vid on Sonic, between the games, shows, movies and even commercials there’s a lot of history to cover with him and it’ll definitely be interesting
Sonic X was my 2nd favourite TV show growing up (just behind Pokemon). Its a shame not many people seem to talk about it.
haven't Seens this in quite along time, Cool to finally see a Documentary on Video Games.
also The Game Gear STH2 Come out 1 month Before the Genesis/Mega drive Version.
One thing to note is that when creating sonic they came up with some other ideas like a bunny that could grab stuff with his ears. This was shelved so they could focus on finding a good mascot but was later tooken off the shelf and turned into the game Ristar. You play as a stare with stretchy arms who is way slower than sonic but way easier to control.
I definitely would like to see a sequel/reboot to it.
Even though the first video game I ever played was Mario Kart Double Dash, I played Sonic and Sonic 2 before playing a mainline Mario games.
I'll always have a soft spot for Classic Sonic
I knew it! I knew the Archie Sonic comics came BEFORE Sonic 3!
Ha! Let's see if Ken Penders tries to claim the game before comics!
Sonic is dope and so is this video!! Thanks Dave!!! 🙏🏽😇
This is fantastic I'm quite happy that this video going over 31 years of sonic the Hedgehog got made it truly is a remarkable historical achievement
Hipster Sonic! Hipster Hipster Sonic!
A really amazing pop culture evolution on Sonic the Hedgehog I may never play one of the games but however I do remember watching Sonic Boom back in 2015 on Boomerang along with other shows at the time like Shaun the Sheep, be cool Scooby-Doo, The Garfield Show, and even a few episodes of DreamWorks Train Your Dragon. I did see the first trailer and I was excited and looking the criticism on Sonic's original CGI realistic design I can understand where they're coming from I personally like the final design better and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie from 2020 is absolutely great same goes to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and I do remember seeing one episode on Sonic X back in mid or late 2021. It's amazing that Sonic the Hedgehog has been around over 30 years and still continuing to this day.
Yay the evolution I've been waiting for
Since you covered Mario so much a pop- culture/cartoon evolution of Super Mario Franchise
I love this! This is perfect! I loved sonic as a kid, and I still love him today. And I had high hopes for this video. I hope you can do tails or knuckles in the future.
Awsome vid
Amazing video nice job!
Sonic has always been my favorite character in any and all media, and I’m super stoked about these new movies. I have to say that Sonic adventure 1 and 2 are not only my favorite Sonic games, but my favorite video games period.
Great job
My childhood has finally got his evolution
There was also an 8 bit version of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game that debuted the same year as it's 16 bit counterpart. That version was also for the Master System and Game Gear. Which that appeared to be the final Master System game released in North America.
Amazing Evolution!
Still my favourite video game character along with Blaze The Cat. They mean a lot to me and this was a way past cool video Dave Lee Down Under. Been watching your content for years and I loved this one, keep up the good work! 🦔👍
Thank you, Tobie! 🙏🏻
this is actually a really nice crash course of sonic history with little to no derivative mean spirited jokes.
I would love to see an Asterix evolution! 🙌 Love your work!
Well Done Dave Lee, another great Evolution, I continue to learn a lot from these, keep up the great work, hope all is well with you :)
Thanks as always, Alan! Doing well thanks - I hope you’re are too mate. 😊🙏🏻
@@DaveLeeDownUnder All good here thanks Dave
Bro thanks so much for doing an entire evolution of my favourite childhood character :)
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Nice video Dave👍👍👍.
You made the sonic video I been waiting for you to do this video
I'm a big sonic fan and I love your videos and my favorite sonic moments are the first sonic the hedgehog game and sonic the hedgehog 2 the game, my favorite series are sonic x and adventures of sonic the hedgehog and I've the 2020 movie of sonic the hedgehog and I'm excited to see the sequel so happy 31 years to sonic the hedgehog!
I’m a big fan of Sonic The Hedgehog he’s been part of my life for a long time
Thank you for making a video on Sonic.
I asked for this on the 100k live stream 6 mouth and I cant believe that cartoon evaluation idea became a reality. THANK YOU!
Thank you!!! It’s nice to hear a Sonic video that doesn’t include any kind of negativity or cynicism in its tone ︎💙
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻
@@DaveLeeDownUnder totally! One minor note, idk if you honestly care but ‘Chao’ is pronounced “chow”. ☺️I hope you don’t get bombarded with a bunch of particularly obnoxious Sonic fans who would rudely comment about any inaccuracies.
I appreciate the kind words and the non-pretentious correction. As expected, there's been A LOT of that already haha.
I always liked Sonic’s cameos in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) voiced by Roger Craig Smith
Awesome retrospective
Thank you 🙏🏻
I loved this video! It was almost 40 minutes but I wanted to point out SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993). It was an arcade game that allowed up to three players, and each character was controlled by spinning a trackball. Released only in arcades, this was the first time Sonic would appear in an isometric style. The other characters you could play as were Ray the Flying Squirrel and Mighty the Armadillo. They would not be seen again until Sonic Mania in 2017 in the form of "Missing" posters in select levels, but were later added in with the Sonic Mania Plus DLC as fully playable characters. I know the video focuses on Sonic, but I like to share this piece of the history.
You Forgot That When Sonic Was Redesigned For the First Movie The Visual Effect Studio Behind Sonic's Redesign Was Shut Down So They Brought a New Studio For the Sequel
Not sure that's entirely relevant to the story, to be honest.
Your video is amazing 😍😍😍
Really great documentary- full of in depth information and amazing pictures. Well done and thank you 👏
Thanks so much!
No matter what, Sonic will always be way past cool in my book! 😁😃🔵
I just got sonic and tails at Walmart well…. The movie ones are the best ones and I think everyone has to collect them all
You know that Snake from Metal Gear Solid was the first third-party character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Sonic followed soon after.
Sonic and Solid Snake appeared in the same game - Guiness World Records recognises them _both_ as the "first" . www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/549139-joint-first-non-nintendo-character-in-super-smash-bros-series
I don't even believe the film has a mixed reception as fans and audience are giving it positive reviews... It's just the snobbish critics who just doesn't understand Sonic that's giving it the negative reviews.
Heck one of the reviews said a few homophobic slurs and insults saying Sonic and Tails are in a romantic relationship...(Trying to force their views to the extremist, believing two boys can't hug each other) This shows you can't take anything of what their saying seriously.
The film was legitimately amazing, as a person who've waited for a live action Sonic the Hedgehog film since SA2 this movie captures the very spirit, heart and essence of those older 3D titles.
Anyways amazing video! Are you going to do the voice evolution next for Sonic? Those tend to be my favorite videos by you
I agree, the movie was fantastic. However, the fact that audiences and critics largely disagreed on the movie is the definition of a “mixed” reception.
Appreciate the kind words - Voice Evolution coming in a few days!
@@DaveLeeDownUnder I can't freaking wait! Sonic has a lot of voice actors, some having their own dedicated Fanbase of their own.
My personal favorite Sonic voice is Martin Burke from the OVA, next to Ryan Drummond... Have a good day man!
This is very good video
28:00 Snake: "And I took that personally."
I can't wait for Sonic Origins! :D While i know Sonic from various media, i never played the games. I hope controls on PC will be good. :)
Really great video! But could you do Tails or Knuckles evolution someday???
Sonic is the coolest game character. He is funny, charismatic, awesome and incredibly fast.
Pretty cool man,could you do one similar for Crash Bandicoot or Mario maybe??
I have a Mario video coming closer to the release of the movie - might tackle Crash one day, but no current plans for him. I did recently do Sonic though!
This is great I love sonic and your videos, your the best dave.
Thanks, Zak! 🙏🏻
Shame you didn't bring up the "sonic man of the year"/ "sonic the animation"1996 animation. Besides that amazing video really enjoyed it!
Alright, 30:40 got me, I never once heard someone mispronounce Chao wrong until now. Still an overall great video.
Will we be getting a voice evolution? I know its alot of work!
Yes, there'll be one in a few days. Doing my best to make it short and concise - touching on the series / movies and only the major games.
I really appreciate that your intro is the master system version of "SEGAAA"
It’s the ONLY intro in my books!
I remember enjoying Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons when I was 14/15 years old. I even got the Sega Genesis console and a few Sonic games on my 15th birthday.
Nice sharing my friend, have a good day 💕
There’s a few errors
1. The first Sonic game to be released on a non Sega console was Sonic Pocket Adventure for the Neo Geo Pocket
2. Sonic Team didn’t create Sonic 4, that was made by Dimps, the guys that made the Advance and Rush games
Keep up ⬆️ with the Cartoon Evolution videos every single month.
Have no plan of stopping any time soon
16:57 Nice video overall, but I like to mention that arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog from 1993 is in fact the first isometric Sonic game with trackball controls.
It feels really weird to be around the same age as this franchise, and knowing it'll probably be around long after I'm gone.
7:18 heres a fact the color eggman was suppose to have was used for eggman nega years later down the road
So Eggman Nega was based on Eggman’s beta form?
@@SonicTheHedgehog-2023 yeah indeed
@@donkeykong6426 ok that’s something I didn’t know.
Ah childhood memories 😊
This video's 👌great👌, see if you can do The Evolution of Mario like someday. (Please?)
Keep your eye on the channel later in the year!
Okay 😉
I remember how confusing having the 2 Sonic tv shows airing simultaneously was for me as a kid. 'Cause I only liked one of them! 😆I really loved the action-oriented Sonic the Hedgehog series with Princess Sally Acorn (I still remember the theme song) but, I hated the more slapstick Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. In the local TV guides, they just listed both of the series as Sonic the Hedgehog so, every time I tried to watch it, I'd always cross my fingers that it would actually be the version of the show that I liked (obviously, I was like 7 years old so I never remembered which channel which version lived on). And I'd always be so disappointed when it was the wrong one! 🤣(I loved the Sonic comic books too! 😁)
And you, actually, forgot to mention that you could also hook Sonic 2 into the Sonic and Knuckles game, as well (though the video kinda implied it). If you did that, you could play through all of Sonic 2 as Knuckles! 😊
Sonic is The Most Important Video Game Franchise in My Heart and Life My Favorite Sonic Game is Sonic Colors Ultimate and Some Other Ones but Colors Ultimate is My Favorite One, The Sonic’s Series is Sonic Boom, Sonic X, Sonic’s Web Shorts, and More but Those ones are My Favorite it’s, My Favorite Cameos of Sonic is The two Wreak-It Ralph Movies, One Episode of Ok Ko Let’s Be Hero’s, The Simpsons, Commercials, and More but those ones are My Favorite Ones, I Love Sonic Fans Creating There owned Stories with Sonic Toys and There owned Animation and Comics, and I Absolutely Love Both of The Live Action Sonic Movies I Love the Anime one but The Live Action Ones are So Absolutely Fantastic so Yeah Those are My Favorite Medias about Sonic 💙💙💙💙💙
Thank God you didn't mention sonic 06
The 8bit version of Sonic 2 actually released before the 16bit version