Sonic the Hedgehog in animation

Several animated television series, web series and features based on the Sonic the Hedgehog series of video games have been produced.

Television series/specials

SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog165September 6, 1993December 3, 1993First-run syndication
Sonic the Hedgehog113September 18, 1993December 11, 1993ABC
213September 10, 1994December 3, 1994
Sonic Underground140August 30, 1999October 22, 1999BKN
Sonic X126April 6, 2003September 28, 2003TV Tokyo
226October 5, 2003March 28, 2004
326April 4, 2004September 26, 2004
Sonic Boom152November 8, 2014November 14, 2015Cartoon Network
Boomerang
252November 12, 2016November 18, 2017
Sonic Prime18December 15, 2022Netflix
28July 13, 2023
37January 11, 2024

Direct-to-video

Main article: Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie

The first film adaptation of the Sonic series was Sonic the Hedgehog, known internationally as Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, a 1996 Japanese two-part original video animation (OVA).[1][2][3] It sees Sonic and Tails as they venture through Planet Freedom to stop Metal Robotnik and save the Land of the Sky, soon facing a new enemy.

The film was split into two episodes in Japan, being released between January 26—March 22 before being available in retail on May 31, 1996.[4] An English dub was released internationally on September 7, 1999, to coincide with the release of Sonic Adventure.[5]

Web series and short films

Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008)

See also: Sonic Unleashed

Sonic: Night of the Werehog is the first web animation and 3D computer-animated short, released on November 21, 2008, and produced by Marza Animation Planet, created to promote the release of Sonic Unleashed. In the short, Sonic and Chip enter a haunted house and must contend with the two ghosts Su and Uh, who attempt to take pictures of scared visitors to appease the female ghost Lah.[6][7]

The three ghosts that appeared in the short film were created by Marza Animation Planet, as the studio's illustration staff members created various illustrations that featured them are posted on Marza Animation Planet's Staff X (Twitter) account.

On October 31, 2023, a brand new short film, featuring the three ghosts, entitled "Ghost Tale", was posted on Marza Animation Planet's YouTube channel.

Sonic Mania Adventures (2018)

Main article: Sonic Mania Adventures

Sonic Mania Adventures is the second web animation and first 2D one, initially released as a series in five parts between March 31 and July 18, 2018, as a tie-in to Sonic Mania Plus.[8][9] The series takes place shortly after the events of Sonic Forces, as Classic Sonic arrives back in his world to find Eggman is once again attempting to collect all the Chaos Emeralds.[10] It was produced by Neko Productions and animated by Tyson Hesse, with supervision from Sega.[11]

The series received generally favorable reviews from various critics, who praised the animation and writing.[8][12] A Christmas-themed bonus episode, starring Amy Rose, was released on December 21, 2018, a few months after its initial completion.[13][14]

Team Sonic Racing Overdrive (2019)

See also: Team Sonic Racing

Team Sonic Racing Overdrive is a 2D two-part series released in March and April 2019.[15] The miniseries is a promotional tie-in to Team Sonic Racing, and features Sonic, Shadow, and Amy's teams competing in a race on Planet Wisp while Eggman tries to interfere.

Chao in Space (2019)

Chao in Space is a 2D short released on December 13, 2019. In the short, a Chao dreams up the events of a fictional film titled Chao in Space, in which it endures a spaceship battle against a Dark Chao. As it sleeps, Sonic attempts to prevent the sleepwalking Chao from injuring itself, while Dr. Eggman disguises himself as Santa Claus to try to steal Christmas presents.[16] The animation is based on a gag from Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, which both feature faux advertisements for Chao in Space and its sequel Chao in Space 2.[16]

Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021)

See also: Sonic Colors § Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps is a 2D two-episode miniseries released in Summer 2021, created as a tie-in to the release of Sonic Colors: Ultimate. The series takes place during the game, and follows Sonic and Tails as they work to save the Wisps imprisoned on Sweet Mountain from Metal Sonic, Orbot and Cubot.[17]

TailsTube (2022–present)

TailsTube is an online YouTube web series starring Miles "Tails" Prower, who acts as a VTuber and host for the show. The show is described as a "fun and informative, Tails-hosted show about all things Sonic".[18] The series' episodes are published irregularly, with 14 having been released as of February 2026.[19]

Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence (2022)

See also: Sonic Frontiers

Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence is a 2D short released on November 1, 2022. The short was written by Ian Flynn and directed by Tyson Hesse, with animation by Powerhouse Animation Studios. Set shortly before the events of Sonic Frontiers, the short explains follows Knuckles on Angel Island, explaining how he was sent to the Starfall Islands.[20]

Sonic & Friends (2023)

Sonic & Friends is a 3D computer-animated series released on Sega's Japanese TikTok account and featuring chibi versions of Sonic characters that originated from Sonic Boom merchandise. The teaser was released on August 7, 2023.[21][22]

Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble (2023)

See also: Sonic Superstars

Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble is a 2D short released on September 20, 2023. The short is a prequel to Sonic Superstars, and features Doctor Eggman, Fang the Hunter, and Trip the Sungazer searching a ruin as part of a villainous plot. Beforehand, Fang dreams of an encounter with Sonic and his friends.[23]

Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings (2024)

See also: Shadow Generations

Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a three-episode miniseries that serves as a prequel to the events of Shadow Generations. The series was revealed at Anime Expo 2024, and sees Shadow travelling to the Space Colony Ark, believing that Black Doom has been resurrected, while experiencing flashbacks to his past time on the Ark with Maria Robotnik. Other characters who appear include Rouge the Bat, E-123 Omega, and Emerl, a character who debuted in the Game Boy Advance spin-off game Sonic Battle.[24]

Chao Tales (2025)

Chao Tales is a 2025 8-episode animated web series that focuses on Sonic the Hedgehog visiting a Chao Garden throughout the year. The series features Sonic alongside an arrogant Shadow Chao.[25] A Halloween-themed bonus episode was released the following October.[26]

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation (2025)

See also: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation is an animated short released on August 29, 2025, and as a tie-in to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.[27] It focuses on Shadow the Hedgehog as he pursues eliminating everyone else in a race. The short was nominated for Best Sponsored at the 53rd Annie Awards.[28][29]

See also

References

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