Sonic the Hedgehog: A Perfect Character (Video Essay)

Sonic the Hedgehog is a character that many hold close to their heart, including myself. So with the ongoing debate on how his character should act or should be I decided to go the the characters past games, tv shows, and comics to analyze Sonic from a narrative stance and gameplay stance to show why Sonic the Hedgehog, is a perfect character.

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[MilkIsTheOne]

It's Doesn't Matter.
You can do anything.
His World.
Reach for the Stars.
Open your Heart.

[imakecontent]

The cutscene before the final boss of Black Knight is why I love Sonic’s character.

[thesoniczone]

This video is probably the most underrated Sonic video I’ve ever seen...
Unleashed Sonic = Greatest Sonic

Forces sonic would of been cool if he actually felt other emotions. He cracked a joke after getting “tortured”

I really hope Ian Flynn writes the next game. He really knows the characters well.

[chillax]

Why haven't people watched this video this is great also 1:42 Roger Craig Smith saying those lines in the IDW Sonic comic man that was soo cool!!!

[LightningCayo]

The Sonic/Goku comparisons have a good point. Both are kind hearted warriors just wanting to do right by the world. And visit wacky places, gathering magical rocks, lol

[thetimturnershow]

Sonic has and always will be one of the most motivational characters ever created in my eyes. He has the honor of being the biggest influences in my life; his ability to see the good in any situation and always to keep living in the moment.

[miwiki]

as a Sonic fanboy, i love this video just by the title

[GonkDroid]

"The problem with being faster than light is that you can only live in darkness"
-Some kid in a Sonic costume

[mediamuncher]

I wish all the sonic characters had personality again and did stuff again.

[BlueEngine]

I adore Sonic as a character overall, you summed up his character brilliantly and really showed how much I love the blue blur 💙

[rutogen]

i love sonic. i love sonic alot, when i was a kid the most awesome game i played back than was sonic unleashed on xbox 360. the opening cutscene was so awesome and it stays in my mind forever. i love this game because i got too play as sonic and not only did he have an *objective* he also had a *problem* . usually those two are the same, but with unleashed you have fixing the earth with the chaos emeralds as an objective and your werehog form as a problem. this game was the sonic that i saw and believe in. i love sonic and what may come in his future.

[gravityisnatural]

This was a fantastic video. What you’ve said is exactly how I’ve always viewed Sonic, I just could never get the words out. Since I first got into the series I’ve looked up to Sonic as a role model & personal hero of mine. Throughout elementary school I struggled with anxiety, was socially awkward & had trouble making friends, with 4th grade being my loneliest year. But whenever I got home & played a Sonic game, watched playthroughs or watched his TV shows, I’d get a boost of motivation. I wanted to be just like Sonic, & I still do to this day. Here I am now, 17 with friends I can count on, lending a hand whenever there’s an opportunity to, & I’m happy as ever. Heck, my yearbook quote is gonna be a Sonic quote. Even as I got older & learned of his flaws & the not so pretty things about the franchise, I didn’t care. The more I dug into Sonic, the more I learned to love & appreciate every corner of the series. When I was little I would fantasize that Sonic and his friends were real, & that we could’ve been best friends. I still do from time to time. I’m so proud of how far Sonic has come, especially from my earlier memories of him. He’s still my hero to this day, & will likely always will be. Sonic is & will forever be my favorite fictional character of all time.

[wolfiethehedgehog]

This... is beautiful. What you've said really touched my heart. The moment you said how you supported the "friendly" Sonic and still adoring 90's Sonic was wonderful. You perfectly described who Sonic is, and why he stays near and dear to my heart. You helped me see why I've believed in and loved/adored/admired Sonic for ages. Why I stuck by him. Because his personality embodies the character traits I like to see in people.

Sonic was always a role-model and inspiration to many, including me. He is my favorite character to draw; and whenever I look at that smiling, shiny-eyed face... I see a person within that golden heart. (I guess you could say he was always my fictional crush. ^//^')

Whenever I admired and loved someone the same way, I'd call them "my Sonic". I know; it's an Amy thing to say/do... but it is the honest truth. I have loved this fictional hedgehog almost like he was a best friend. Even if he was imaginary, it always felt like he brought joy, love, happiness, and positive adventure with him. It felt like we fans were along the ride with him, smiling at us. =') Thank you... for such a beautiful video. Take care.

[farid]

That is why i love shiro maekawa's work (sonic adventure 2 and sonic and the black knight writer) he literally nails sonic perfectly

[mesomaxi]

1:51 I love the sass he put into that “my own way”

[kingofpop]

Have you ever seen the Japanese cutscenes for sonic colors, lost world, and to some extent forces, there a YouTube channel called windii gitlord who translates and sonic is still pretty much in character from his adventure/unleashed days.

[Zero_de_Nova]

My first Sonic Game was Black Knight and not only did i liked this Charakter a lot in the beginning but in the end as he did show the villian what he think of life, that was the best Video näh MOMENT in every Media ever.

[BroodMeister]

As someone who's first Sonic game was also SA2, you really hit the nail on the head on everything that makes him great. I didn't even consider how he embodies the flat character arc beforehand, but now that you pointed it out I'd say he's probably my favourite example of one! Keep up the great work, man.

[WanupDeShroom]

even though I’m not the biggest fan of a lot of the sonic games, I think I’ve only considered two actually great while the rest is fine to mediocre, i don’t care, I’ve been a humongous fan of the characters, Sonic is legit the most fun character and I can’t stop being a fan of the series despite my opinions on the games, I fucking love Sonic and I don’t think I’ll ever stop man, he’s just a fun guy with great music, memorable moments and a personality that is unlike any other video game character.

[StudioMetroProductions]

It’s fucking time a video like this got released.