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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a cartoon series released for free on YouTube over the course of 2018.
 
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a cartoon series released for free on YouTube over the course of 2018.
  
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It was revealed at the "Gotta Go Fast" Sonic panel at SXSW in March 2018 with some concept art and a teaser trailer. It has been confirmed to not feature dialogue; every plot element will be conveyed using visual clues.
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It was first revealed at the "Gotta Go Fast" Sonic panel at SXSW in March 2018 with some concept art and a teaser trailer. It had been confirmed to not feature dialogue; every plot element is conveyed using visual clues. One episode was released online every month up until the release of ''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'' on June 17, 2018.
  
 
The plot picks up right after ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' and shows what happens when Classic [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] goes back to the ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' universe.
 
The plot picks up right after ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' and shows what happens when Classic [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] goes back to the ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' universe.
  
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==Main/Recurring Characters==
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==Main/recurring characters==
 
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===Unconfirmed Characters===
 
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Both of these characters were teased to appear in ''Sonic Mania Adventures'', but their appearances have not been confirmed yet.
 
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|[[Mighty the Armadillo]]
 
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|[[Ray the Flying Squirrel]]
 
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==Synopsis==
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==Episodes==
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===Part 1: Sonic Returns===
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''Sonic Mania Adventures'' was originally released in serialised format, with one episode per month released starting in March 2018. A total of five episodes were released, with an extra sixth episode being released in December 2018 as a holiday special.
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'''Original airdate:''' 2018-03-30
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{{Episode list
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|title=Sonic Returns
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Welcome back to [[Angel Island]] with ''Sonic Mania Adventures''!<br><br>Sonic has just arrived back after the events of ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' and ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', but something is already amiss. What are the huge holes being dug in the ground? And why is Eggman already capturing more animals? The story begins here, with the first of five parts in: "Sonic Returns"!
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-03-30
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{{Episode list
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|episodenumber=2
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|title=Sonic and Tails
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Miles “Tails” Prower, at your service! When Sonic shows up to let Tails know about Dr. Eggman’s newest plot, a tremor rocks the beach. As some mysteries are solved and new ones begin, Sonic will learn that to succeed, sometimes all you need is a helping hand.
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-04-30
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{{Episode list
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|title=& Knuckles
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Knuckles the Echidna is the Guardian of the [[Master Emerald]], but ever since Dr. Eggman and Sonic first appeared on Angel Island, trouble has followed. Knuckles still doesn’t fully trust Sonic, so he’s been watching over the Emerald constantly to ensure nobody – robot or hedgehog – gets their hands on it. <br><br>Now, just as Knuckles finds a safe location, a mysterious figure appears in the shadows…
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-05-31
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{{Episode list
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|title=Mighty and Ray
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Ray the Flying Squirrel has been looking for his best friend, Mighty the Armadillo, but he can’t find him anywhere! As he continues his search, he hears something nearby. Could this finally be Mighty, or is it something far more dangerous?
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-06-22
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{{Episode list
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|episodenumber=5
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|title=Metal Mayhem
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The decisive battle looms. With the fate of the [[Chaos Emeralds]] at stake, it’s up to Sonic, Tails, Mighty, and Ray to unite against a superpowered Metal Sonic. It's time for Part 5 of ''Sonic Mania Adventures'': Metal Mayhem!
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-07-17
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{{Episode list
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|title=From: A. Rose
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Metal Sonic and Eggman crash into the jungle after being defeated. Broken, abandoned, and alone as seasons pass and the skies turn cold, a surprise appearance may change Metal Sonic's fate forever.
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-12-20
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The series begins with [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] reappearing in the jungle of [[Angel Island]] after his adventure in ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', only to discover there are holes in the ground. While inspecting one of the holes, [[Dr. Eggman]] flies overhead with a [[capsule]] full of [[Flicky|Flickies]] in tow. With little time to spare, Sonic speeds through the jungle.
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In addition to the serialised release, on the same day ''Metal Mayhem'' released a separate video titled ''The Complete Mini-Series'' was also uploaded. Although promoted as just the five individual episodes strung together in a single video, it actually featured animation touch-ups and additional effects on several sequences from the first four episodes, as well as some minor music differences to accomodate the edits joining some of the episodes together.
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{{EpisodeTable|
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{{Episode list
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|episodenumber=1-5
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|title=The Complete Mini-Series
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The full series, back-to-back! Join Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Mighty and Ray as they take on the villainous Dr. Eggman, and one of his most powerful creations!
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|ReleaseDate1Region=INT
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-07-17
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Coming to a clearing, he finds the capsule and proceeds to walk casually towards it, only to set off a chain of hidden [[Spikes (obstacle)|spike]] traps. He manages to reach the capsule and set the Flickies free. However, it turns out that the capsule was a trap, and Sonic is pushed off the capsule and is caught with his leg around a noose as the capsule transforms into a time bomb, with Eggman showing up to mock the hedgehog.
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===Behind the Scenes===
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Just over a week after "Metal Mayhem", a five-minute behind-the-scenes special was also released, giving fans a look at the development of the series.
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{{EpisodeTable|
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{{Episode list
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|title=Behind the Scenes
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Go behind-the-scenes of Sonic Mania Adventures with Tyson Hesse, Neko Productions, and see what it was like for the teams who created the amazing animated shorts!
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|ReleaseDate1=2018-07-26
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Sonic comes up with an idea. He pulls out the green [[Chaos Emerald]], and Eggman, naturally, tries to snatch it away from him, and ends up getting his leg caught in a second noose trap. Trapped together, Sonic and Eggman fight over the Emerald, and Sonic sets himself free by cutting his rope with a [[spin attack]]. As the hedgehog tries to leave Eggman to be blown up, the doctor pulls a puppy dog expression, to which a dismayed Sonic reluctantly agrees to help him.
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A small device falls from Eggman's pocket which Sonic picks up. It then displays the current status of the other six Chaos Emeralds, with Eggman having four of them, and the red and grey Emeralds still out there somewhere, and Eggman planning on taking Sonic's emerald for himself. After seeing this, Sonic punches the time bomb, taking seven seconds away from the timer, and runs away, leaving Eggman alone with the bomb as it detonates.
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File:Sonic-Mania-Adventures-Logo_Small.png|Logo
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After the credits, an [[Metal Sonic|old foe]] awaits in a forest filled with wreckage...
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Sonic Mania Adventures Poster Art.png
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===Part 2: Sonic and Tails===
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===Concept art===
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'''Original airdate:''' 2018-04-30
 
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The episode opens with [[Miles "Tails" Prower]] making adjustments to the [[Tornado]], when Sonic speeds past and appears on top of the Tornado's wings. The hedgehog passes him the device which he stole from Eggman, which informs Tails of the status of the Chaos Emeralds and reveals the location of the red one to be nearby. Tremors are suddenly felt, and Sonic sees smoke billowing from the jungle which he proceeds to check out, leaving Tails behind.
 
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These tremors were, of course, Eggman's doing, as he is drilling in the earth for the Chaos Emerald. Sonic shows up behind him to take him out, only for the doctor to whack the hedgehog and send him flying in a shower of [[Ring]]s. Sonic lands face-first in the sand besides Tails, to which the fox offers his hand. Back in the jungle, Eggman continues to drill for the Emerald with little success, only for Sonic to return for another round, and this time Tails is attacking the doctor as well.
 
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The heroic duo surround Eggman and proceed to spin attack his drills. Under pressure, Eggman cranks the drills to full power and attempts to drive one of them into Sonic. Tails, seeing the drill, swoops in and saves Sonic, and then flings Sonic right through the cockpit at full force, causing it to explode and send Eggman flying. Sonic and Tails celebrate their victory with a fist bump, but then Tails notices the red Chaos Emerald buried in a dirt mound. The heroes now have two of the powerful gems.
 
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After the credits, Eggman lands in the sand and pulls out his computer to watch a live feed of [[Knuckles the Echidna]] carrying the [[Master Emerald]] through the jungle coming from a spy camera hidden in a [[Monkey Dude]]'s eye. Eggman dances on the spot as this could be his chance, and as his luck would have it, he landed right next to the Tornado, putting a devilish grin on his face.
 
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==Concept art==
 
 
The art director for the series is [[Tyson Hesse]]. These are his character design sheets:
 
The art director for the series is [[Tyson Hesse]]. These are his character design sheets:
 
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File:SMA-Concept-Art-Eggman2.png|[[Dr. Eggman]] concept art.
 
File:SMA-Concept-Art-Eggman2.png|[[Dr. Eggman]] concept art.
 
File:SMA-Concept-Art-Eggman3.png|Dr. Eggman concept art.
 
File:SMA-Concept-Art-Eggman3.png|Dr. Eggman concept art.
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File:SMA-Concept-Art-Mighty.png|[[Mighty]] concept art.
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File:SMA-Concept-Art-Ray.png|[[Ray]] concept art.
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File:SMA-Concept-Art-MetalSonic.png|[[Metal Sonic]] concept art.
 
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==Screenshots==
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===Wallpaper===
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The following wallpapers are based on the ending art for the holiday special:
 
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File:Sonic-Mania-Adventures-Logo_Small.png|Logo
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDYbwdEn7rs YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 1: Sonic Returns]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDYbwdEn7rs YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 1: Sonic Returns]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYEmRHFolvM YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 2: Sonic and Tails]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYEmRHFolvM YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 2: Sonic and Tails]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-j7xctfVUQ YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 3: & Knuckles]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmBxc_yCsI YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 4: Mighty and Ray]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HSc3ASFoG8 YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 5: Metal Mayhem]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpfIblkRspQ YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Part 6: From: A. Rose]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYvO8eaWJNc YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures, Parts 1-5: The Complete Mini-Series]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVf8PwzbGbs YouTube - Sonic Mania Adventures: Behind the Scenes]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 10:22, 5 February 2019

Template:TVBob Sonic Mania Adventures is a cartoon series released for free on YouTube over the course of 2018.

It was first revealed at the "Gotta Go Fast" Sonic panel at SXSW in March 2018 with some concept art and a teaser trailer. It had been confirmed to not feature dialogue; every plot element is conveyed using visual clues. One episode was released online every month up until the release of Sonic Mania Plus on June 17, 2018.

The plot picks up right after Sonic Forces and shows what happens when Classic Sonic goes back to the Sonic Mania universe.

Main/recurring characters

Character Artwork
Sonic the Hedgehog SMA Sonic.png
Miles "Tails" Prower SMA Tails.png
Knuckles the Echidna SMA Knuckles.png
Dr. Eggman SMA Eggman.png
Flickies SMA Flicky.png
Metal Sonic SMA MetalSonic.png
Mighty the Armadillo SMA Mighty.png
Ray the Flying Squirrel SMA Ray.png
Amy Rose SMA AmyRose.png

Episodes

Sonic Mania Adventures was originally released in serialised format, with one episode per month released starting in March 2018. A total of five episodes were released, with an extra sixth episode being released in December 2018 as a holiday special.

Episode # Episode Title Original Airdate Description
1 "Sonic Returns" INT: 2018-03-30 Welcome back to Angel Island with Sonic Mania Adventures!

Sonic has just arrived back after the events of Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces, but something is already amiss. What are the huge holes being dug in the ground? And why is Eggman already capturing more animals? The story begins here, with the first of five parts in: "Sonic Returns"!
2 "Sonic and Tails" INT: 2018-04-30 Miles “Tails” Prower, at your service! When Sonic shows up to let Tails know about Dr. Eggman’s newest plot, a tremor rocks the beach. As some mysteries are solved and new ones begin, Sonic will learn that to succeed, sometimes all you need is a helping hand.
3 "& Knuckles" INT: 2018-05-31 Knuckles the Echidna is the Guardian of the Master Emerald, but ever since Dr. Eggman and Sonic first appeared on Angel Island, trouble has followed. Knuckles still doesn’t fully trust Sonic, so he’s been watching over the Emerald constantly to ensure nobody – robot or hedgehog – gets their hands on it.

Now, just as Knuckles finds a safe location, a mysterious figure appears in the shadows…
4 "Mighty and Ray" INT: 2018-06-22 Ray the Flying Squirrel has been looking for his best friend, Mighty the Armadillo, but he can’t find him anywhere! As he continues his search, he hears something nearby. Could this finally be Mighty, or is it something far more dangerous?
5 "Metal Mayhem" INT: 2018-07-17 The decisive battle looms. With the fate of the Chaos Emeralds at stake, it’s up to Sonic, Tails, Mighty, and Ray to unite against a superpowered Metal Sonic. It's time for Part 5 of Sonic Mania Adventures: Metal Mayhem!
6 "From: A. Rose" INT: 2018-12-20 Metal Sonic and Eggman crash into the jungle after being defeated. Broken, abandoned, and alone as seasons pass and the skies turn cold, a surprise appearance may change Metal Sonic's fate forever.

In addition to the serialised release, on the same day Metal Mayhem released a separate video titled The Complete Mini-Series was also uploaded. Although promoted as just the five individual episodes strung together in a single video, it actually featured animation touch-ups and additional effects on several sequences from the first four episodes, as well as some minor music differences to accomodate the edits joining some of the episodes together.

Episode # Episode Title Original Airdate Description
1-5 "The Complete Mini-Series" INT: 2018-07-17 The full series, back-to-back! Join Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Mighty and Ray as they take on the villainous Dr. Eggman, and one of his most powerful creations!

Behind the Scenes

Just over a week after "Metal Mayhem", a five-minute behind-the-scenes special was also released, giving fans a look at the development of the series.

Episode # Episode Title Original Airdate Description
(N/A) "Behind the Scenes" INT: 2018-07-26 Go behind-the-scenes of Sonic Mania Adventures with Tyson Hesse, Neko Productions, and see what it was like for the teams who created the amazing animated shorts!

Artwork

  • Logo

  • SonicManiaAdventures Screencap1.png
  • Sonic Mania Adventures Poster Art.png

Concept art

The art director for the series is Tyson Hesse. These are his character design sheets:

Wallpaper

The following wallpapers are based on the ending art for the holiday special:

  • SonicManiaAdventures ChristmasWallpaper 1.png
  • SonicManiaAdventures ChristmasWallpaper 2.png

Production credits

  • Director: Tyson Hesse
  • Pre-Production: Tyson Hesse
  • Original Character Design: Tyson Hesse
  • Character Design / Animation Director: Tyson Hesse
  • Art Director: Tyson Hesse
  • Unit Production Manager: Jasmin Hernandez
  • Executive Producer - Neko Productions: Lirit Rosenweig Topaz
  • Animation Director: Liron Topaz
  • Storyboard: Tyson Hesse
  • Enviroment Design and Paint: Alexandra "Lexxy" Douglas, Vivian Ng
  • Model Sheet Cleanup: Cory Holmes
  • Special Thanks: Mariel Cartwright, J.N. Wiedle, Brady Hartel
  • Production Manager: Celina La Flaca
  • Animation Services Provided by: Neko Productions
  • Artists: Sylwia Bomba, Victor Camargo, Michelle Giraldo M, Boyan Mishev, Lukas Romero, Warren Romero, Isaac Rubio, Ilaria Sposetti, Shoshy Topaz, Tammy Zeitler
  • Technical Director: Or Ofri
  • Office Manager: Ariyah Cohen
  • Production Executive: Toni Pace Carstenen
  • Music Score Composed by: Tee Lopes
  • Sound Effects: Jameson Sutton
  • Executive Producers: Takashi Iizuka, Kazuyuki Hoshino
  • Co-Executive Producers: Yusuke Suai, Ivo Gerscovich, Hitoshi Okuno
  • Creative Consultant: Aaron Webber
  • End Credits Music: "Friends" by Hyper Potions
  • Special Thanks: Sega of America, "Sonic Pillar" Team
  • In Association with: Neko Productions

External links

References


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