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==Comic strips==
 
==Comic strips==
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The next day following the announcement of the event a series of short four-panel digital comic strips was started, each drawn and written by various artists from around the world, with a total of 15 comic strips announced to be released over the following months{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230810131325/https://gamingtrend.com/news/sega-unveils-its-fast-friends-forever-campaign-in-celebration-of-sonic-and-his-fans/}}. These comics were published on the official website as well as through the official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' social channels.
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A series of short four-panel digital comic strips began the day after the event was announced. Sega announced that a total of 15 comics would be posted over the coming months, each drawn and written by various artists from around the world{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230810131325/https://gamingtrend.com/news/sega-unveils-its-fast-friends-forever-campaign-in-celebration-of-sonic-and-his-fans/}}. They were published on both the event's official website and official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' social channels.
  
 
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FFF-01 Live Without Regrets! by Ian Jones-Quartey.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 - "Live Without Regrets!" by [[Ian Jones-Quartey]]. Posted on August 9, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/dXg0m|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1689310640228442112}}.
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FFF-01 Live Without Regrets! by Ian Jones-Quartey.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 - "Live Without Regrets!" by [[Ian Jones-Quartey]]. Posted on August 9, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/DYYFH|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/725193073288740864/introducing-the-fast-friends-forever-comic}}{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/dXg0m|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1689310640228442112}}.
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FFF-02 Flight Envy by Matt Braly.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>2 - "Flight Envy" by Matt Braly. Posted on August 16, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/PppFF|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1691827407936999549}}.
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FFF-02 Flight Envy by Matt Braly.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>2 - "Flight Envy" by Matt Braly. Posted on August 16, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/ngC1v|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/725822259601752065/have-you-ever-wanted-to-fly-well-youre-not-the}}{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/PppFF|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1691827407936999549}}.
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FFF-03 Now It's Your Turn! by TerminalMontage.jpeg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>3 - "Now It's Your Turn!" by Jeremey Chinshue "TerminalMontage". Posted on August 21, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/PTEvK|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1693657646526841198}}.
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FFF-03 Now It's Your Turn! by TerminalMontage.jpeg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>3 - "Now It's Your Turn!" by Jeremey Chinshue "TerminalMontage". Posted on August 21, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/3yL8R|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/726287616108003328/friendship-is-all-about-sharing-experiences-with}}{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/PTEvK|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1693657646526841198}}.
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FFF-04 Way Past Cool! by MrWaen.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>4 - "Way Past Cool!" by MrWaen. Posted on August 28, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/F5X3b|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1696191004372832306}}.
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FFF-04 Way Past Cool! by MrWaen.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>4 - "Way Past Cool!" by MrWaen. Posted on August 28, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/jMnYS|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/726913204862763008/theres-nothing-quite-like-chilling-with-your}}{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/F5X3b|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1696191004372832306}}.
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FFF-05 The Great Outdoors by Van Partible.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>5 - "The Great Outdoors" by Van Partible. Posted on September 4, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/K4zpd|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1698727849849733352}}.
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FFF-05 The Great Outdoors by Van Partible.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>5 - "The Great Outdoors" by Van Partible. Posted on September 4, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/gjUpl|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/727547372040798208/in-van-partibles-comic-were-reminded-how-making}}
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FFF-06 Picnic Time! by Shijueming.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>6 - "Picnic Time" by Shijueming. Posted on September 13, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/GkKnR|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1701989318833971317}}.
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{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/K4zpd|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1698727849849733352}}.
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FFF-07 raised voice by faye mata.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>7 - "Raised Voice" by Faye Mata. Posted on September 18, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/4Z3VO|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1703803637246701799}}.
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FFF-06 Picnic Time! by Shijueming.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>6 - "Picnic Time" by Shijueming. Posted on September 13, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/JXDAK|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/728362775006658560/rouge-learns-that-there-may-be-more-value-to}}
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FFF-08 Tight Budget by Ninomae Ina'nis.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>8 - "Tight Budget" by Ninomae Ina'nis. Posted on October 23, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/ydnIi|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1716488437497479250}}.
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{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/GkKnR|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1701989318833971317}}.
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FFF-07 raised voice by faye mata.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>7 - "Raised Voice" by Faye Mata. Posted on September 18, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/ESOkU|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/728815791398617088/it-takes-courage-to-speak-up-when-you-feel-lost-in}}{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/4Z3VO|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1703803637246701799}}.
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FFF-08 Tight Budget by Ninomae Ina'nis.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>8 - "Tight Budget" by Ninomae Ina'nis. Posted on October 23, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/WU78U|https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/731986690274705408/despite-those-tough-days-at-the-office-ninomae}}{{ref|https://archive.ph/ydnIi|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1716488437497479250}}.
 
FFF-09 Coconuts by James Turner.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>9 - "Coconuts" by James Turner. Posted on October 30, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/JvPwv|https://www.tumblr.com/sonicthehedgehog/732621759558402048/saving-the-day-is-great-but-jamesturner42-shows}}{{ref|https://archive.ph/aUfKb|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1719025283033145435}}.
 
FFF-09 Coconuts by James Turner.jpg|<nowiki>#</nowiki>9 - "Coconuts" by James Turner. Posted on October 30, 2023{{ref|https://archive.ph/JvPwv|https://www.tumblr.com/sonicthehedgehog/732621759558402048/saving-the-day-is-great-but-jamesturner42-shows}}{{ref|https://archive.ph/aUfKb|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1719025283033145435}}.
 
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===Video messages===
 
===Video messages===
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Sometimes, along with each new comic strip, the maker of the comic would send out a video message:
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Sometimes, along with each new comic strip, its artist would send out a video message:
 
{{gitem|FFFIanJones-QuarteyVideoMessage.mp4|[[Ian Jones-Quartey]] Video message, Posted on August 9, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/UWw0x|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1689310645819416576}}.}}
 
{{gitem|FFFIanJones-QuarteyVideoMessage.mp4|[[Ian Jones-Quartey]] Video message, Posted on August 9, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/UWw0x|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1689310645819416576}}.}}
 
{{gitem|FFFMatt BralyVideoMessage.mp4|Matt Braly Video message, Posted on August 16, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/RIRoY|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1691827411506360720}}.}}
 
{{gitem|FFFMatt BralyVideoMessage.mp4|Matt Braly Video message, Posted on August 16, 2023{{ref|https://ghostarchive.org/archive/RIRoY|https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1691827411506360720}}.}}
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===Interviews===
 
===Interviews===
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Along with each new comic strip and video message there were also small interviews with each creator:
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Every comic strip was accompanied by a small interview with its creator:
 
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*[[Interview: Ian Jones-Quartey (2023-08-09) by Sega]]
 
*[[Interview: Ian Jones-Quartey (2023-08-09) by Sega]]

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Fast Friends Forever[1], alternatively formatted as Fast. Friends. Forever.[2], is a campaign launched by Sega in celebration of the Sonic the Hedgehog fanbase throughout the summer of 2023, themed around the friendship and teamwork of Sonic and his friends.

History

The campaign was first announced on August 8, 2023[1], with the promise of the following content throughout the campaign[2]:

Comic strips

A series of short four-panel digital comic strips began the day after the event was announced. Sega announced that a total of 15 comics would be posted over the coming months, each drawn and written by various artists from around the world[2]. They were published on both the event's official website and official Sonic the Hedgehog social channels.

  • #1 - "Live Without Regrets!" by Ian Jones-Quartey. Posted on August 9, 2023[3][4].

  • #2 - "Flight Envy" by Matt Braly. Posted on August 16, 2023[5][6].

  • #3 - "Now It's Your Turn!" by Jeremey Chinshue "TerminalMontage". Posted on August 21, 2023[7][8].

  • #4 - "Way Past Cool!" by MrWaen. Posted on August 28, 2023[9][10].

  • #5 - "The Great Outdoors" by Van Partible. Posted on September 4, 2023[11]

  • #6 - "Picnic Time" by Shijueming. Posted on September 13, 2023[12]

  • #7 - "Raised Voice" by Faye Mata. Posted on September 18, 2023[13][14].

  • #8 - "Tight Budget" by Ninomae Ina'nis. Posted on October 23, 2023[15][16].

  • #9 - "Coconuts" by James Turner. Posted on October 30, 2023[17][18].

Video messages

Sometimes, along with each new comic strip, its artist would send out a video message:

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Ian Jones-Quartey Video message, Posted on August 9, 2023[19].
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Matt Braly Video message, Posted on August 16, 2023[20].
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Jeremey Chinshue "TerminalMontage" Video message, Posted on August 21, 2023[21].
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Van Partible Video message, Posted on September 4, 2023[22].
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Faye Mata Video message, Posted on September 18, 2023[23].
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Ninomae Ina'nis Video message, Posted on October 23, 2023[24].
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James Turner Video message, Posted on October 30, 2023[25].


Interviews

Every comic strip was accompanied by a small interview with its creator:

Promotional material

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Trailer

  • Press release (2023-08-09; DE)

Artwork

  • Logo

  • Group

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 https://gamingtrend.com/news/sega-unveils-its-fast-friends-forever-campaign-in-celebration-of-sonic-and-his-fans/ (Wayback Machine: 2023-08-10 13:13)
  3. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/725193073288740864/introducing-the-fast-friends-forever-comic (archive.today)
  4. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  5. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/725822259601752065/have-you-ever-wanted-to-fly-well-youre-not-the (archive.today)
  6. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  7. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/726287616108003328/friendship-is-all-about-sharing-experiences-with (archive.today)
  8. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  9. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/726913204862763008/theres-nothing-quite-like-chilling-with-your (archive.today)
  10. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  11. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/727547372040798208/in-van-partibles-comic-were-reminded-how-making (archive.today)
  12. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/728362775006658560/rouge-learns-that-there-may-be-more-value-to (archive.today)
  13. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/728815791398617088/it-takes-courage-to-speak-up-when-you-feel-lost-in (archive.today)
  14. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  15. ↑ https://sonicthehedgehog.tumblr.com/post/731986690274705408/despite-those-tough-days-at-the-office-ninomae (archive.today)
  16. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (archive.today)
  17. ↑ https://www.tumblr.com/sonicthehedgehog/732621759558402048/saving-the-day-is-great-but-jamesturner42-shows (archive.today)
  18. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (archive.today)
  19. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  20. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  21. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  22. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  23. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  24. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
  25. ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Ghostarchive)
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