Sonic The Hedgehog - A Little Ball of Energy in an Extremely Handsome Package

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Secret Rings returns with new otherworldly faces in Sonic Rumble Party!📖

Ali Baba and King Shahryar emerge from the storybook!
Find them as well as new buddies in the Shop!🔥

🔗 Get into the mayhem: https://sonicrumble.com/playnow

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I'd rather have that Sega World than seeing Sonic OVA earlier.

I'd rather Sega World lasted long enough for me to had visited it someday.
But at least I can watch the OVA on YouTube these days.

And now there's this series that's aimed for upper preschoolers. Most likely the design would be cute too.

Get 'em while they're young.

I guess. But was Sonifure enjoyed too by a wide audience? I never see fandom discuss about it.

As an admin on the Sonic Wiki Zone, there was a bit of a discussion on it awhile back. But, I don't think the issue is the facr it's a Japanese shows, especially given there's no actual language in these videos making them enjoyable by all, I believe it's the fact it's a TikTok series that is off-putting.

As I'm sure I said before, when they do post those videos to YouTube, it's still in short-screen format. Even when uploaded as regular videos they don't use the entire screen. I'd rather they re-record the footage and have a lot of dead-space on the side of screen than this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8IkpA8UUE

Another reason I imagine why Sonic & Friends isn't getting much traction outside of TikTok is because if you go on Youtube and search "Sonic and friends", you'll mostly find videos from this YouTube channel. Trying "Sonic & friends" (with an ampersand) does yield a bit better results, with this collection, but still mostly a video of a guy playing with his Sonic plushies.

So yeah, that's why I believe Sonic & Friends have no attention outside of Japan, and the fact it's a TikTok series probably makes it a more limited platform in Japan.

Heck, I never heard of the term "Sonifure" until you told me it.

Unfortunately other than Psycho Dream and Arcus Odyssey, Retro-Bit right now is still busy with R-Type DX so then expect any other new project or update.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBK16RZBlI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgGaKEmwoVg

I feel kinda hurt that, do they know there are Dreamcast fans waiting for their controllers? how long do we have to wait?
The only reason why I haven't gotten a DreamConn S is because I want a licenced Sega controller, and I want to see what the Wireless Dreamcast Pro Controller looks like.

So please, Retro-Bit, don't leave us Dreamcast-fans hangin'. Especially with Crazy Taxi: World Tour and the new Jet Set Radio on the way.

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As an admin on the Sonic Wiki Zone, there was a bit of a discussion on it awhile back. But, I don't think the issue is the facr it's a Japanese shows, especially given there's no actual language in these videos making them enjoyable by all, I believe it's the fact it's a TikTok series that is off-putting.

As I'm sure I said before, when they do post those videos to YouTube, it's still in short-screen format. Even when uploaded as regular videos they don't use the entire screen. I'd rather they re-record the footage and have a lot of dead-space on the side of screen than this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM8IkpA8UUE

Another reason I imagine why Sonic & Friends isn't getting much traction outside of TikTok is because if you go on Youtube and search "Sonic and friends", you'll mostly find videos from this YouTube channel. Trying "Sonic & friends" (with an ampersand) does yield a bit better results, with this collection, but still mostly a video of a guy playing with his Sonic plushies.

So yeah, that's why I believe Sonic & Friends have no attention outside of Japan, and the fact it's a TikTok series probably makes it a more limited platform in Japan.

Heck, I never heard of the term "Sonifure" until you told me it.

Well, the purpose of Sonifure brand is to sell the plushies, and since the plushies are still only sold in Japan, I don't think SEGA care if Sonifure don't have presence in overseas.
I believe the reason they choose Tiktok because it has Tiktok shop built in it.
One click (or one tap if it's from smartphones) is all you need, right away before you got distracted by any other shiny things.

I feel kinda hurt that, do they know there are Dreamcast fans waiting for their controllers? how long do we have to wait?
The only reason why I haven't gotten a DreamConn S is because I want a licenced Sega controller, and I want to see what the Wireless Dreamcast Pro Controller looks like.

So please, Retro-Bit, don't leave us Dreamcast-fans hangin'. Especially with Crazy Taxi: World Tour and the new Jet Set Radio on the way.

The games are getting more pre-orders than the controllers and they're easier to make.

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Takashi Iizuka Confirms New Mainline Game in Development and Said They are Aiming to Develop Both the Classic 2D and Modern 3D series.

“I think that [‘Sonic Frontiers’] was a major test that determined the future of the Sonic series. I'd wanted to make an open-world Sonic for about 10 years, but Sonic, whose core appeal is ‘running courses’, and an open world are not a good match. And that brought back trauma from the early stages of ‘Sonic Adventure’ development, so I couldn't quite bring myself to do it. But in the end, director Kishimoto agonized over it and came up with the open zone concept. I think it became a title that took a great step that will determine the future of Sonic.

I can't go into specifics about the new game currently under development, but I'm confident that there's still plenty of room for the series to evolve. We'll be creating unprecedented gameplay through various approaches, from characters and story to game systems, so please look forward to it.

We want to evolve both the 2D classic series and the 3D modern series, not just through technological advancements. While we have ‘Sonic Frontiers’ we also have directions like ‘Sonic Superstars’. and we want to steadily develop both of them.”

Article : https://www.4gamer.net/games/013/G101380/20260921041/

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Sinbad the Sailor is back from the Secret Rings Event together with the new characters!⛵️

Find him as a bundle with other Secret Rings Event pass content in the Sonic Rumble Party Shop!

🔗 Get into the mayhem: https://sonicrumble.com/playnow

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Movie will Have Dinosaurs

This leak came from Sonic 4 movie toys which icludes a dinosaur action figure.
They had been listed in B&M's system:
● Sonic 2.5" Fig + Dino
● Sonic Movie 5" Fig+VHCL
● Sonic 7" Plush
● Sonic 1.5" 6pk Figs

Source: https://x.com/TheSonicScoop/status/2100678354269524404

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Meet BLOFFFu, a brand new toy series from SEGA FAVE!

It combines a soft, plush head with a molded body for a fun mix of textures.
The first lineup includes Sonic, Sanrio, Disney, Pixar, Marvel and many more!
BLOFFFu launches October 16, 2026! ✨

Link : https://www.sega.jp/topics/detail/260916_9/

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Balenciaga and SEGA Colab Announced!

Launching on September 15th, 2026, Balenciaga announces an official partnership with global gaming pioneer SEGA® through a collection of exclusive of ready-to-wear pieces and merchandise.

A series of Balenciaga | SEGA ready-to-wear pieces include a Japan-exclusive varsity jacket and long-sleeved T-shirt, each featuring original graphic artworks that fuse Balenciaga's signature designs and SEGA iconography, including nods to Sonic the Hedgehog™, SEGA's flagship character since 1991, whose presence expands further in a collection of its own.

A more widely distributed selection of merch, including nylon bombers, oversized T-shirts, zip-up hoodies, and brimmed caps, similarly utilizes Sonic's name in heavy metal lettering, overlapping sticker-like Balenciaga logomarks in the SEGA font, and an image of the blue hedgehog mascot bursting from a screen as a hologram wearing Balenciaga Jet Sneakers.

The collaboration, unveiled in the context of Tokyo Game Show, a globally recognized physical convention and premier showcase of Japanese gaming culture, marks yet another milestone in the House’s endeavors in the world’s leading entertainment industry. Bringing together the House’s creative vision with SEGA’s storied legacy across arcade and console gaming, it explores a shared dialogue between heritage, innovation, and contemporary culture.

To mark the occasion, two vintage SEGA Blast City arcade cabinets are installed in Balenciaga’s Tokyo Aoyama flagship, bridging the House’s creative universe and SEGA’s gaming legacy. One, fully playable, presents Sonic the Fighters™, a classic SEGA game that premiered in 1996, allowing characters from the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog™ universe to battle, one-on-one, while the other is displayed in the storefront’s window.

This launch further develops Balenciaga’s engagement with major global gaming, a lively, exciting space that is densely populated yet full of potential for community-building and personal expression.

Link : https://www.balenciaga.com/en-en/discover/explore-special-projects/explore-series-balenciaga-sega

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship Finalists formally announced! 🏆

👇 Check out the top 24 finalists on the official website and root for your favorite racer!

🏁 https://www.sega.com/sonic-racing-crossworlds-world-championship-2026

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To celebrate the 35th anniversary of SONIC, Sonic Team will be holding the SONIC Fan Meeting Bangkok on Saturday, October 3, 2026! 💙

It will feature exciting activities such as a talk session with members of the SONIC team, an exclusive autograph session, and exciting giveaways.
Special guests:  Kazuyuki Hoshino — Creative Director of the SONIC series, and Tomoya Ohtani — Music Director of the SONIC series. 🎉

Source: https://www.facebook.com/SonicOfficial.asia

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Autumn arrives to Sonic Rumble Party yet again!🍂

It's a great time for harvest or even some camping!

🔗 Get into the mayhem: https://sonicrumble.com/playnow