Did Japan create Sonic?

Sonic the Hedgehog is a Japanese video game series and media franchise created by Sega. The franchise follows Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who battles the evil Doctor Eggman, a mad scientist.

Where did Sonic originally come from?

The corporation evolved from the Top Hat Drive-In (later Sonic) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a restaurant founded in 1953 by Troy Smith. After three failed restaurant ventures, Smith opened the Top Hat, an abandoned root beer stand, to serve hamburgers and hot dogs cooked to order.

When was Sonic created in Japan?

Sonic the Hedgehog is a 1991 platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, it was released in North America on June 23 and in PAL regions and Japan the following month.

Why is Sonic not popular in Japan?

Historically, while Sonic the Hedgehog is an iconic video game IP, its popularity mainly is within the Americas and Europe. Many note the character isn't nearly as popular in Japan compared to in the Western regions, mainly due to his character and personality, which is reflected in low sales in Japan as well.

Why is Sonic popular with autistic?

Sonic the Hedgehog has a special place in the hearts of many autistic people since its very beginning in 1991. The game's rich colors, bright graphics, and fast-paced action make it a perfect choice for autistic individuals who have difficulty processing information quickly.

When Japan & America Made Different Sonic Sequels

Is Sonic only a Texas thing?

Over a half century later, Sonic Drive-In has expanded to a total of 3,549 locations across the United States. Some states clearly have a greater appetite for the restaurant than others, though. While Texas boasts nearly 1,000 drive-in locations, there are zero Sonics in Maine and New Hampshire.

What is Sonic's real name?

In the Archie comics, Sonic's real name is revealed to be Olgilvie Maurice Hedgehog. He tries desperately to protect that information, possibly out of embarrassment.

What animal was Sonic originally supposed to be?

Before he took his spiky blue form, Sonic was almost a rabbit called Feel. This rabbit would pick things up with his ears and then attack enemies or just throw them.

Did Eggman create Sonic?

Sonic, The Hedgehog was originally created by Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima, and Hirokazu Yasuhara.

Is Sonic American or Japanese?

Sonic the Hedgehog is a Japanese video game series and media franchise created by Sega.

Where did black Sonic come from?

Dark Sonic is a dark super transformation achieved by Sonic the Hedgehog in the anime series Sonic X. The multitude of fake Chaos Emeralds and Sonic's intense anger allowed him to achieve this transformation.

When did Sonic become evil?

In Sonic the Hedgehog #39, a bounty hunter captures Sonic and delivers him to Robotnik, who dumps Sonic into his roboticizer and transforms the hedgehog into a mindless, evil robot known as Mecha-Sonic.

Who is Sonic Sonic's brother?

Manic The Hedgehog, a character from Sonic Underground, is Sonic's brother and the drummer in the sibling's band. Manic is the most laid back of the family (yes, there's somebody more laid back than Sonic), though perhaps this is because he doesn't have any powers. This never held him back, though.

Who is Sonic's girlfriend?

Amy Rose is a pink hedgehog and Sonic's self-proclaimed girlfriend, who is an energetic tomboy.

What animal is black Sonic?

Within the Sonic franchise's fictional universe, Shadow is an artificial, anthropomorphic black hedgehog created 50 years before titular character, Sonic the Hedgehog was born, by Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of series antagonist Doctor Eggman.

What animal is knuckles based off of?

Sonic's pals are also inspired by animals - Knuckles is an echidna, and Tails is a fox. Echidnas live in Australia and New Guinea; and are also one of only three mammals that can lay eggs!

What is Tails real name?

Yamaguchi ended up with a compromise, using "Miles Prower" as the character's real name; "Tails" would be his nickname, giving the character the full name of Miles "Tails" Prower.

Who is Sonic's real dad?

Jules Hedgehog was the husband of Bernadette Hedgehog, brother of renowned scientist Sir Charles Hedgehog and father of world-famous Freedom Fighter and hero Sonic the Hedgehog.

What is Amy's real name?

Amy's full name is actually Amelia Rose, but she keeps her true first name a secret because she much prefers being called Amy.

What is Sonic's evil twin name?

Scourge, when simply known as Evil Sonic, was essentially a doppelganger and so was identical to Sonic save for his attire, which consisted of a black leather jacket, boots and dark sunglasses. He occasionally passed himself off as Sonic by stealing and wearing the heroic hedgehog's shoes.

Why is there no Sonic in LA?

Restaurant industry consultant Michael Whiteman tells us that the likely reasons for the lack of Sonics in L.A. include unions, high occupancy costs (including rent and taxes) and, perhaps, Sonic's unwillingness to adapt their menu and methodology to the needs of densely populated urban areas.

Why are some Sonic signs blue?

The red lettering is a nod to the brand's Cherry Limeade, while the blue is referencing ice-cold ice cream. Through its research, Sonic discovered that the double-delta symbol was an important one to customers, as was the emphasis of car culture.

What 4 states don t have Sonic?

Most people in the country can get their hands on some Sonic since there are locations in 44 of the 50 states. And now a moment of silence for Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.