Sonic the Hedgehog

video games · action hero · speedster · platformer

Blue speedster hero. Sonic is an anthropomorphic (human-like) blue hedgehog with supersonic speed who became the star of one of Japan's most famous video game franchises created by Sega.

Evil Doctor Eggman. Sonic's main enemy is Doctor Eggman, a mad scientist who creates armies of robots that Sonic must defeat by running super fast and jumping on them.

Platformer adventure games. The main Sonic games are platformers where you run and jump through colorful levels trying to reach the finish line while dodging obstacles and enemies.

More than just running. Beyond platformers, Sonic games include racing games, fighting games, party games, and sports games that let you experience Sonic's world in different ways.

Movies and cartoons. Sonic has starred in animated TV shows, full-length movies, comic books, and has tons of merchandise like toys and clothes that fans love to collect.