SonicJPNews archive blog: April 2019

2019/04/30

SEGA people on the last day of Heisei era

News from 2019.04.30
Archived on 2019.05.02

The Heisei era of Japan that lasted for 3 decades is ending today, and everybody is looking back on the past 30 years.

From tomorrow, the Reiwa era starts. I wonder what SEGA and Sonic Team will show us in this new era!

🔵The Heisei era of Japan that lasted for 3 decades is ending today, and everybody is looking back on the past 30 years.

From tomorrow, the Reiwa era starts. I wonder what SEGA and Sonic Team will show us in this new era!
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 30, 2019

Some look back on the history of Heisei era...

SEGA Official looks back on 'Print Club' or 'Purikura', the arcade machine which was invented in 1995 which became very popular especially among students, and is now a part of Japanese culture.

今日は「平成最後の日」。

平成に誕生し、平成を代表するエンターテインメントのひとつは『プリント倶楽部®︎』（セガ/アトラス 1995年）

通称「プリクラ®︎」と呼ばれ、日本独自の文化として、学生を中心に多くの人が楽しみました。 pic.twitter.com/2kp3MYti71
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 30, 2019

"Today is the 'Last day of Heisei'.
One of the entertainment born in Heisei and represents Heisei is 'Print Club' (SEGA/ATLUS 1995)
Shortened as 'Purikura', it was enjoyed by many people, especially by students as a unique Japanese culture."
- SEGA Official

Satoshi Okano-san is the artist behind Sonic Jam and Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island!

News from 2019.04.30
Archived on 2019.05.01

Long-time confusion over artist behind Sonic Jam and Sonic 3D solved!
Upon a post by a fan who credited the Sonic art for Sonic Jam as Uekawa-san, Satoshi Okano-san, the actual artist who created this cover art, corrected the misunderstandings.

According to him, SEGA held an art competition with participants from public to decide a new style for Sonic as the series was transitioning to a 3D game, and Okano-sanös design was the second best choice - the winner was Uekawa-san.

🔵Satoshi Okano-san cleared up the confusion over the artist behind Sonic art for Sonic Jam and Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island. Okano-san is the one who drew these Sonic, not Uekawa-san.

He explains that SEGA back then held a public competition to decide the artist for -
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 30, 2019

- new Sonic art for SEGA Saturn Magazine cover and for Sonic Adventure, and Uekawa-san won this contest; Okano-san was the second place.

RTs ⬇⬇⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 30, 2019

これは上川祐司さんの仕事じゃなくて私、岡野聡の仕事です。３Ｄのコピーもね。背景の青い３Ｄを作ったのは川村幸子さんです。
This isn't Mr. Yuji Uekawa's work. This work is Satoshi Okano's work. and then,Ms. Sachiko Kawamura was making blue/3D background :) https://t.co/l3dSfNmLbl
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

グッジョブです 👍✨ https://t.co/39qnWkL4NN
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 30, 2019

"Good Job!" says Ohtani-san to Okano-san.

これも上川さんじゃなくてぼくなのよね＾＾This is my creation too. It's not Yuji Uekawa-san :) Everyone like him...I Know.I Know ;D　　https://t.co/WUNVbYMpL7
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

Thank you very much. I drew this sonic too.'Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island ' It's a very nostalgic job. I understand you and all. I don't mind. Yes,Uekawa-san is a super cool creator ;D https://t.co/amwReJ9WEo
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

There was competition in those days, Sega where a sonic team made "sonic adventure".
The beginning was the argument, "Who did this Sonic of Sega Saturn Magazine draw?" A company invited public participation for new sonic. As for the result, I was the 2nd , and Uekawa-san won :) https://t.co/L3WrVny2yc
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

If my memory is correct, I drew it around May 1997. Its the instruction of Kazuyuki Hoshino/Sonicteam's Art Director. https://t.co/iEHkdhZ8fS
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

A left illust drew by Uekawa -san,right illust drew by me.Can you understand these difference?The character of SANBA DE AMIGO is drown by two artist😊 pic.twitter.com/FsLux36vIJ
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

Otani-san of Sega still uses my illust. SAMBA's characters were designed me & Uekawa-san too.He is a light still now.Then Ｉwas a shadow.But one body. Please understand,I still love sonic teams with Naka-san & Ohshima -san❤️ https://t.co/dvgAyfSFvv
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) April 30, 2019

This is my good comment. "I drew the sonic with a wish to say to want him to be always the provocative image that seems to open up the tip of the Ages". The background made "S" of the initial a mark like a hero. Designer Okano " : ) https://t.co/46FdTjCzwS
— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) May 1, 2019

Both of them have unique and easily recognizable styles!
I can see why they chose Uekawa-san's design for the new Sonic, but both styles are cool in their own ways.

Okano-san describes him as the shadow and Uekawa-san as the light - the two worked together and lead to the birth of the iconic style of Modern Sonic. Okano-san appreciates his former co-workers using his art until today, and he still loves Sonic Team!

Okano-san's website
http://www.okanotion.com/about.html

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#SonicTravels to Kyoto!

News from 2019.04.30
Archived on 2019.05.02

SEGA posted new #SonicTravels photo!
This time, Sonic visited Kyoto together with SEGA employee 'Yoshi Chronicle'.
On the last day of Heisei, Sonic took a photo with the bullet train born in Heisei, Nozomi.
Sonic will continue his journey around the world in Reiwa!

#世界を旅するソニック

ソニックはセガグループ社員「よっしーくろにくる」さんと京都へ。

平成最後の日は、平成に誕生した新幹線「のぞみ」と一緒に記念写真。令和も引き続きソニックは世界を旅します！

旅するソニック特設サイトhttps://t.co/0Xzj5D4qJS

Japan,Kyoto#SonicTravels #segalife pic.twitter.com/N2fgmbaSye
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 30, 2019

Don't forget to check out precious SonicTravels photos on their official website!

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NDW's direct interview with TSR teams #2: Team Rose

News from 2019.04.30
Archived on 2019.04.30

Nintendo Dreams conducted an interview with each team of Team Sonic Racing!

The full article can be found on their vol. 302 issued this month, but they are also releasing a part of these interviews online!

Each interview-part will be released on Nintendo Dreams Web (NDW) from April 23rd onwards every Tuesday towards the game release on May 21st.

And I will translate all of them and collect them here on my archive blog!

Schedule for Team Sonic Racing racers direct interview:
#1: Team Sonic (April 23rd) - ORIGINAL / TRANSLATION
#2: Team Rose (April 30th) - you are here
#3: Team Dark (May 7th) - ORIGINAL / TRANSLATION
#4: Team Vector (May 14th) - ORIGINAL / TRANSLATION
#5: Team Eggman (May 21st) - ORIGINAL / TRANSLATION

The second team they interviewed is... Team Rose!

『#チームソニックレーシング』に参戦するソニックたちに“直接”インタビュー！ NDWにて毎週火曜日に更新中です。本日より第２回「チームローズ」公開！発売中のニンドリ6月号とはちょっと違う内容も読めちゃいます！ https://t.co/n9a2z8BugH pic.twitter.com/1q49GxjGoq
— ニンテンドードリーム編集部（ニンドリ） (@nindori) April 30, 2019

🔵 NDW's Interview to TSR teams #2: Team Rose is now online! https://t.co/U9s5z9gEJ6
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 30, 2019

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！その2「チームローズ」

https://www.ndw.jp/teamsonicracing-interview_rose/

↑↑↑↑　As usual, check out the original article first! ↑↑↑↑

Translation

Sonic the Movie's Japanese official website

News from 2019.04.29
Archived on 2019.04.29

Oh look! The official Japanese website for Sonic the Movie is now up online.
There is not much in there yet, but as the story is progressing with leaked image of Dr. Eggman and rumor of new trailer coming up tomorrow, it probably will have more contents very soon.

🔵Official Japanese website for Sonic the Moviehttps://t.co/7hHEL4i7H6
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 29, 2019

https://sonic-movie.jp/

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Naoto Ohshima-san on NiGHTS' scratched design

News from 2019.04.29
Archived on 2019.05.02

Naoto Ohshima-san on NiGHTS' scratched design:

Concept artwork for ‘Nights Into Dreams’, from Sega Magazine JP #3, January 1997. @NaotoOhshima https://t.co/dQoQWmTVcD pic.twitter.com/79D6waNHSo
— Sega City (@sega_city) April 29, 2019

That's nostalgic. That is a rejection plan.
— Naoto Ohshima (@NaotoOhshima) April 30, 2019

So these are the base of Nights and Reala, I see?
In initial ideas they look more like Cheshire Cat from Alice in the Wonderland. This is a cool design too!

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2019/04/29

Kanemaru-san's "Under Paris Skies" cover now on his YouTube channel!

News from 2019.04.29
Archived on 2019.04.29

Kanemaru-san uploaded his cover "Under Paris Skies" on his new official channel on YouTube!

Je suis honoré d'avoir pu chanter cette chanson. I hope to share this song with the people in overseas.
Pray for NotreDame.
愛と光と沢山のHugsを！
In love and light,
Lots of Hugs!

〈僕の権利と許諾同意によって〉https://t.co/ZpTuXb9UXP
— 金丸淳一かねまるじゅんいち声の演じ手、歌い手。Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) April 29, 2019

海外にいらっしゃる方々はダウンロードして聴くこともできませんから特別に。
そして思い出深いパリとノートルダム寺院に感謝の気持ちを込めて。
— 金丸淳一かねまるじゅんいち声の演じ手、歌い手。Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) April 29, 2019

"Those who are in overseas can't download the song to listen to it, so this one is special.
Also with thanks to Paris and Notre Dame full of memories."
- Junichi Kanemaru

Listen to his beautiful singing!

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Yuzo Koshiro-san's still-new MD controller!

News from 2019.04.29-30
Archived on 2019.04.29

Yuzo Koshiro-san found something cool!

found a new MD controller in my warehouse and brought it here in my studio. so lucky! pic.twitter.com/qsqp8W2Vuy
— 古代祐三 (@yuzokoshiro) April 29, 2019

And it's still functioning!

My MD is now up and running! It's hard to see but Mr. Shinichi Chiba autograph is on the case front cover. pic.twitter.com/J1ZRVkLYln
— 古代祐三 (@yuzokoshiro) April 30, 2019

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Ohtani-san's list of everyone's favorite Sonic Forces tracks!

News from 2019.04.28
Archived on 2019.04.28

Ohtani-san finished summarizing the answer to the question he posted the other day:
Which Sonic Forces track do you like the most?

I tallied up everyone's choice in Sonic Forces Soundtrack. That is extremely interesting.😎 https://t.co/DQv101njI5
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 28, 2019

Aaand here are the results!
Top 10!

10. Virtual Enemies - Capital City

9. Fading World - Imperial Tower

8. Ghost Town

6. Justice - Park Avenue
Egg Gate

5. Fighting Onward - Space Port

4. Sunset Heights

3. Fist Bump

2. Infinite

1. Moonlight Battlefield - Aqua Road ✨
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 28, 2019

Ohh! I voted for Moonlight Battlefield and Fist Bump! The 1st and 3rd favorite of everyone!
I actually should have voted for Infinite too. That one is way too edgy and also really good.

And he's got more! 11th to 20th rank!

11. Nowhere to Run - Prison Hall

12. Battle with Mega Death Egg Robot - Final Phase

13. Luminous Forest

14. Enemy Territory [Westopolis Remix]

15. Arsenal Pyramid
Eggman's Facility [Rhythm and Balance Remix]
Metropolitan Highway
The Light of Hope
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 28, 2019

Which one is your favorite? Were they in the list?

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2019/04/28

Mazin-san's MEGA DRIVE system boards collection!

News from 2019.04.28
Archived on 2019.04.28

He showcases a lot of system boards of different MEGA DRIVE games he owns!
What is he looking for?

さて、そろそろ自室に保管してる基板を発掘していくか。
— まぢん (@Mazin__) April 28, 2019

"Alright, let's dig up the system boards I store in my room."
- Masato Nishimura

とりあえず3画面版ダラIIのROMは発見出来た。いや、ひょっとしたらニンウォリと差し替えてる可能性もあるが。ボードを見つけなきゃな。 pic.twitter.com/bkeQ8Ez5Ci
— まぢん (@Mazin__) April 28, 2019

"OK so I at least found the ROM of 3-screen version DARIUS II. No, I probably have switched it with The Ninja Warriors. Anyway I have to find the board."
- Masato Nishimura

F2のメタルブラックとSYSTEM18のマイケルジャクソンズ・ムーンウォカー。違う、キミたちじゃない。 pic.twitter.com/EpVGEBiZbq
— まぢん (@Mazin__) April 28, 2019

"F2's Metal Black and SYSTEM18's Michael Jackson's Moon Walker. No, not you guys."
- Masato Nishimura

Sonic appeared at NicoNico Cho-Kaigi 2019!

News from 2019.04.28
Archived on 2019.04.28

As announced previously, Sonic joined the NicoNico Cho-Kaigi 2019 together with other game characters!

「ニコニコ超会議2019」にゲームキャラの着ぐるみが大集合！

ソニック、すけとうだらのほかに、各社人気キャラも参加していました。

明日も！https://t.co/5Zly7xTcWY #ニコニコ超会議2019 #超会議 pic.twitter.com/Ap4Ae6rTcE
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 27, 2019

#超会議2019 超ゲームエリアにゲームキャラの着ぐるみたちが大集合！次回は13:00です！ https://t.co/EwB6hb6nO2 pic.twitter.com/JDtiD6sDKV
— 電ファミニコゲーマー (@denfaminicogame) April 27, 2019

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Pre-order your TSR Chao T-shirt now!

News from 2019.04.27
Archived on 2019.04.28

Get your limited edition 'Chao Tee' from the BLACK MARKET... no, the SEGA SHOP of US/UK/EU!

Pre-order now and make sure you get one!

New 2-Sided Chao Tee 💎
Created by @tyson_hesse 😍
Available Worldwide 👍

Americas: https://t.co/MxFEXwnmOZ
UK/EU: https://t.co/ZYR9gOlybp pic.twitter.com/yzc2Qg6VRZ
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 26, 2019

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#SonicTravels to Singapore!

News from 2019.04.27
Archived on 2019.04.28

SEGA posted new #SonicTravels photo!
This time, Sonic visited Singapore with SEGA Employee 'Lone-walker Arai'-san!
The shape of the high tower hotel Marina Bay Sands that stands in front of a bay is very unique and impactful!

#世界を旅するソニック

ソニックはセガグループ社員「ひとり散歩部員のアライ」さんとシンガポールへ。

湾の目の前に建つ高層ホテル「マリーナベイ・サンズ」の特徴的な形状はインパクトがありますね。

旅するソニック特設サイトhttps://t.co/0Xzj5D4qJS

Singapore#SonicTravels #segalife pic.twitter.com/dlFdHaxbbX
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 26, 2019

Don't forget to check out precious SonicTravels photos on their official website!

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2019/04/27

TSR Overdrive creates more amazing memes

News from 2019.04.27
Archived on 2019.04.28

Blink blink, it's Knuckles.

felt cute, might delete later pic.twitter.com/RaU8YuV5hZ
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 26, 2019

OMG These two.

Which meme-y frame of TSR: Overdrive did you like the most?

Mine is Dr. Eggman dancing at the end. Such a smooth move.

And it somehow reminds me of this awesome dance by Nathan Barnatt.

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Try your luck with Random Post Widget on the top left!

News from 2019.04.27
Archived on 2019.04.28

Yes! I have a new stuff on this archive blog!
The "Advanced Random Post Widget" by Pro Blogger Plugins.
https://probloggerplugins.blogspot.com/2017/12/random-posts-widget-for-blogger13.html

It's really useful & fun to see which post you get on th etop left every time you refresh the page!

🔵New stuff to my archive blog!

I added a random post showcase box on top left of the website. It's neat!

Try your luck!https://t.co/EKzH1VOtAm pic.twitter.com/zKv8p6iNdJ
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 26, 2019

Ok, the next thing I want to know is the way to show the pictures in the tweets I embed in each post as the post's thumbnail. I want to avoid reprinting the pictures as much as possible because it's not nice towards the copyright owner & it's also bothering to copy, save and upload the exact same picture to have it as the thumbnail.

If you know how to do this, please let me know!
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2019/04/26

Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive - Part 2 released!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

YES!!! IT'S FINALLY OUT!
The long awaited second part to complete the TSR animation series is now online!

Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive - Part 2! pic.twitter.com/ILXRmS0kjY
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 25, 2019

For those who want to watch the whole two episodes together, of course SEGA prepared it for you!

Everybody was excited and enjoyed it - and it's ton of fun and fan service and memes!
I can't stop taking screenshots!
The animation team don't let us down. Ever!

チームソニックレーシングをテーマにしたショートアニメの後編が、いよいよ公開になりましたあ！！！

2nd part of the animation "Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive / Eyes on the Prize" is now online!https://t.co/AEOyF03mG3
— crush40 (@crush40) April 25, 2019

Great job @tyson_hesse, @Neko_production, @TheFantasticIan and everyone involved in creating this animation! https://t.co/xhYVjgd2FN
— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) April 25, 2019

Interestingly, the title for this episode in Japanese announcement is not a direct translation of English, but it says "The Meaning of Victory". Hmm.

『チームソニックレーシング』の新作アニメーションを公開！
Twitterプレゼントキャンペーンも実施♪

『チームソニックレーシング』の新作アニメーションを公開！
Twitterプレゼントキャンペーンも実施♪

公開した第2話「勝利の意味 - Eyes on the Prize」では、ソニック達がチームでレースに挑む姿が。最終レースの結果は…？ぜひご覧ください！https://t.co/sbfnNqB5Xk #チームソニックレーシング pic.twitter.com/BcgrcnybrG
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 26, 2019

"In the Episode 2 "The Meaning of Victory - Eyes on the Prize" released now, Sonic and his friends challenge the race as a team. What will the result of the race be...? Watch it to find out!"

Team Sonic Racing will be released on May 21nd. Kanemaru-san is excited about it too!
Don't forget to pre-order it now!

Coming Soon！
お楽しみに❗

チームソニックレーシング | SEGA https://t.co/0F4YPEKV5X
— 金丸淳一かねまるじゅんいち声の演じ手、歌い手。Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) April 25, 2019

... Uh oh.
RIP Dr. Eggman. We'll see you again in less than a month.

pic.twitter.com/ek7xs9V1wa
— Tyson Hesse (@tyson_hesse) April 26, 2019

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SteelSeries's Sonic the Hedgehog mouse pad!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.03.26

Cool news! Now you can get Sonic the Hedgehog design mouse pad from SteelSeries!

ゲーミングマウスパッドのスタンダードとして、数多くのゲーマーに愛用されている「SteelSeries」のゲーミングマウスパッドに、ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグが登場！ #ソニックチャンネル https://t.co/sHoL3dow9U
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 25, 2019

🔵Sonic the Hedgehog design for SteelSeries gaming mouse pad!
RT⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 25, 2019

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2019/04/25

Puyo Puyo Quest x Lupin the Third!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

Collaboration of Puyo Puyo Quest and Lupin the Third!

「プワープアイランドのお宝は、俺様がいただくぜ。ルパン三世」

祝6周年🎉『ぷよぷよ!!クエスト』「ルパン三世 PART5」コラボ開催決定！

「ルパン三世 PART5×ぷよクエ」特設サイト
⇒https://t.co/hQ6N2Mj0bv 　#ぷよぷよ　 #ぷよクエ　 #ルパン三世 pic.twitter.com/YKHm97d51Z
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 25, 2019

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Second chance to get your "Ohtanitter-kun" acryl key chain!

News from 2019.04.25-28
Archived on 2019.04.26

Good news for those who missed the chance for the first batch!

【お知らせ】おおたにったーくんアクリルキーホルダー再入荷しました！✨ BOOTH にてお買い求め頂けます。日常のお供として？この機会にお迎えして頂けると嬉しいです😇
https://t.co/V3YdsHkPdA
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 25, 2019

🔵Stock for Ohtani-san's "Ohtanitter-kun" acryl key chain refilled! If you haven't got one yet, get it now!https://t.co/WilGCAJtbp

RT⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 25, 2019

Mail order notification ✨

Here is the link to my item! ＞https://t.co/V3YdsH3em2

Click here for BOOTH overseas shipping! ＞ https://t.co/LTI8IlxuAn https://t.co/1MkgXZgNmj
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 27, 2019

Has any of you outside of Japan ordered it? If not, you still have a chance to get one as Ohtani-san refilled the stock! Get one now!

自分が知る限りではありますが、おおたにったーくんが海外に届いたという報告はまだありませんw
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 27, 2019

🔵Ohtani-san: "As long as I know, Ohtanitter-kun acrylic key chain hasn't been delivered to overseas yet."

Has any of you outside of Japan ordered it? If not, you still have a chance to get one as Ohtani-san refilled the stock! Get one now!

RT⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 27, 2019

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TSR: Overdrive Part 2 coming tomorrow!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

Yes! It's happening!

Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive - Part 2 arrives TOMORROW at 9 AM Pacific! pic.twitter.com/RHiMdsVpGN
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 24, 2019

That Shadow Smirk.

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TSR press event & competition in London!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

Aaron and co. enjoyed TSR press event & TSR competition in London!
Their original Master & Chaos Emeralds trophy looks so gorgeous! How did they make that?

Just got back from our TSR press event in London! It was a ton of fun, and big thanks to @Caddicarus and @antdude92 for joining us!

Here's @antdude92 winning the trophy for fastest time trial lap. Each trophy features seven clear emeralds in the base - love how they came out! pic.twitter.com/gmotp6HcQo
— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) April 24, 2019

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2019/04/24

Senoue-san's throwback on TSR: Overdrive Part 1!

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.04.26

Senoue-san's throwback on the animation Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive Part 1!

Looks like the second part is nearing us...!

チームソニックレーシングをテーマにしたショートアニメは前編・後編に分かれています。既に公開されている前半は見ましたか？何度見ても楽しいのです！

Team Sonic Racing: Overdrive is a two-part animation and here's the 1st half. I really love this! How about you?https://t.co/i8aajPRhp9
— crush40 (@crush40) April 24, 2019

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Space Channel 5 coming to VR!

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.04.26

Space Channel 5 also returns!

Space Channel 5 Returns!!! pic.twitter.com/CMiavdfDVS
— スペースチャンネル５@新作VR開発チュー (@Space_Channel5) April 24, 2019

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New Persona Game P5R announced!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

Sequel to Persona series announced!

PS4『ペルソナ５ザ・ロイヤル』10/31発売決定！最新PV公開！
多数の追加要素により生まれ変わった新生「P5R」を体験せよ！

公式サイト：https://t.co/W3Apda3pSo #P5R
— モルガナ_ペルソナ広報 (@p_kouhou) April 24, 2019

The Phantom Thieves are back.https://t.co/PIifoSigg1 pic.twitter.com/tbVkHN8vXk
— Atlus U.S.A., Inc. (@AtlusUSA) April 24, 2019

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Watch Sonic X and more for limited time for free on TMS's Official YouTube Channel!

News from 2019.04.24-27
Archived on 2019.04.24

Great news for Sonic X and Anime lovers!
You can watch various Anime episodes on TMS Entertainment's new YouTube channel for free for limited time!

Kanemaru-san is happy over Cyber Formula machines plastic models

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.04.26

Look what Kanemaru-san found! A 1/24 scale plastic model for Cyber Formula machines are now available for pre-order!

Wow! Wow! Wow❤️ https://t.co/XbcCbVtZJt
— 金丸淳一かねまるじゅんいち声の演じ手、歌い手。Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) April 24, 2019

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Ohtani-san asks: What's your favorite Sonic Forces soundtrack?

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.04.26

What is your favorite song from Sonic Forces soundtrack?
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 23, 2019

ソニックフォースのサントラでお気に入りの曲はなんですか？ 🤔

海外勢がたくさん答えてくれてるので日本語でも訊いとく👂
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 23, 2019

Fist Bump / Infinite / Theme of the Resistance - Title Screen ver. / Egg Gate / Moonlight Battlefield - Aqua Road / Sunset Heights / Eggman's Facility [Rhythm and Balance Remix] / Metropolitan Highway / Null Space / Fading World - Imperial Tower / The Light of Hope / & more. 🤔 https://t.co/Sv2zeabno6
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 23, 2019

Thank you all for your comments!✨ I want to tally these opinions. 🤔 https://t.co/KRIyVETilR
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 24, 2019

連休中に時間作って300件以上のコメント集計してみようかな。どの曲が人気なのかとか、訊いたことなかったですし。
— 大谷智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) April 24, 2019

"In my holiday, I might collect and summarize over 300 comments I received. I had never asked about which song is popular and such."
- Tomoya Ohtani

I'm looking forward to his summary! Which one is your favorite?
I voted for Fist Bump!

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Challenge Kanemaru-san! Can you read this kanji?

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.4.26

A challenge for you: Can you read this kanji?

Kanemaru-san was watching a TV program and saw this kanji on screen.

蝟

Do you know what this character means in Japanese?

蝟をハリネズミと読めた人はスゴい✨
テレビを観ていて。
— 金丸淳一かねまるじゅんいち声の演じ手、歌い手。Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) April 24, 2019

The answer is...

Hedgehog!

"Well done to those who could read it as hari-nezumi (hedgehog)!
While watching TV."
- Jinichi Kanemaru

Yes, you can write 'hedgehog' with just one character.
But this is not a commonly used kanji, so it's not a surprise if Japanese people don't know it either.

I couldn't read it, so...

Other more commonly used kanji set for hedgehog is 針鼠, pronounced hari-nezumi, literary 'needle mouse'.
Does that remind you of something? Yes, the code name for Sonic while it was in development, Mr. Needlemouse!

The more you know～☆

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Virtua Racing for SEGA AGES released today!

News from 2019.04.25
Archived on 2019.04.26

Virtua Racing for SEGA AGES released today!

本日発売『SEGA AGES バーチャレーシング』の追加要素はこちら！

🎮60fpsでの描写！ ※2人同時プレイまで
🏆ノーマルレースとグランプリの2モードを選択可能！
⚔オンライン2P対戦／オフライン最大8P対戦！
📹自身のプレイのリプレイ保存／再生！

詳細⇒ https://t.co/JgDQ6hf0Vj pic.twitter.com/pEMcVWyfcT
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 25, 2019

60 fps for gameplay up to two players
Normal race and Grand Prix modes
Online 2P battle, Offline max. 8P battle!
Save and replay own gameplay!

バーチャレーシングのサウンドは光吉だね。若かりし頃の光吉の声が聴ける。SEGA AGES版は光吉ファンにも必須アイテムだ！！ https://t.co/A7L7UNH0WQ
— Hiro@SEGA 大崎！ (@Hiro_H10th) April 25, 2019

"Virtua Racing's sound is by Mitsuyoshi. You can listen to the voice when he was young. SEGA AGES version is a must-have for Mitsuyoshi-fans too!!"
- Hiroshi Kawaguchi
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Old SEGA HQ in Ohtorii will be taken down from mid-May

News from 2019.04.24
Archived on 2019.04.26

Naka-san's sorrow over dismantlement of old SEGA HQ building, now decided to start after the long national holiday week of Japan.

セガの本社ビル解体工事がゴールデンウィーク明けの5月10日から始まるんですね。そのままどこかの会社さんが使ってくれると良いなあと思っていたのですが、完全に更地にして新たに何か建てるんですね。 https://t.co/unpOHBQDkI
— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) April 24, 2019

🔵Naka-san:
"Dismantlement of SEGA's old HQ building is going to start on May 10th. I wished it would be used by other companies, but it seems like they are going to take it down completely to build something new."
RT⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 24, 2019

Goodbye, SEGA HQ in Ohtorii. I wish I could have visited you at least once.

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2019/04/23

Puyo Puyo eSports (Champions) coming to the West!

News from 2019.04.23
Archived on 2019.04.26

Puyo Puyo eSports is coming to the west with the name Puyo Puyo Champions!

Take on the world in the thrilling puzzle game Puyo Puyo Champions (known in Asia as Puyo Puyo eSports), coming to PS4, XB1, Nintendo Switch and Steam on May 7th!https://t.co/ngnMnCcYkz pic.twitter.com/qx5qdWS0GW
— SEGA (@SEGA) April 23, 2019

Puyo Puyo Champions is coming to the PlayStation4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC on May 7, 2019!

国民的アクションパズル「#ぷよぷよ」シリーズ最新作の PC版『Puyo Puyo Champions / #ぷよぷよeスポーツ』を5月8日（水）に Steamにて配信します！https://t.co/ifC2r7RNbl pic.twitter.com/P46ExwinSq
— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 24, 2019

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NDW's direct interview with TSR teams #1: Team Sonic

News from 2019.04.23
Archived on 2019.04.23

Nintendo Dreams conducted an interview with each team of Team Sonic Racing!
The full article can be found on their vol. 302 issued this month.

But they are also releasing a part of each interview online! How nice.
From today, each interview-part will be released on Nintendo Dreams Web (NDW) every Tuesday towards game release on May 21st.

🏁本日から発売日まで毎週火曜日更新🏁#チームソニックレーシングに出場する5チームへの直撃インタビューがNintendo DREAM WEBで公開中！好きなコースやウィスプなど、発売中の「ニンドリ6月号」誌面とはちょっと違う内容がご覧いただけます！
🚗三🚗三🚗三https://t.co/AOtVrBYOxe #ニンドリ pic.twitter.com/OE0xjEqRN8
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 23, 2019

🔵 NINTENDO DREAMS conducted interviews to each team in Team Sonic Racing!
A part of the Q&As will be released online on NDW too on every Tuesday from today on. To read the full interview, buy NINTENDO DREAMS vol. 302 available now!
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— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 23, 2019

『チームソニックレーシング』に参戦するソニックたちに“直接”インタビュー！

NDWにて毎週火曜日に更新、全５回をお送りします。
発売中のニンドリ６月号とあわせてお楽しみください！

第１回「チームソニック」公開です！　#チームソニックレーシング https://t.co/n9a2z8T5Fh pic.twitter.com/tsmSJsOaXu
— ニンテンドードリーム編集部（ニンドリ） (@nindori) April 23, 2019

And I will translate all of them and collect them here on my archive blog!

Alright, let's get going!
The first team they interviewed is... Team Sonic!

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！その1「チームソニック」

https://www.ndw.jp/teamsonicracing-interview_sonic/

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Senoue-san's insights to TSR music!

News from 2019.04.23-07.20
Archived on 2019.08.15

As development of Team Sonic Racing started, Jun Senoue-san was appointed as the lead composer of the game by Sonic series director Takashi Iizuka-san. Using his longtime experience as a composer for Sonic series and various racing games, he created new sounds by combining elements of both. And that's not all! This time he added a special topping - the keyword "team" from the game's theme and tagged with many various composers for many of the tracks!

As the music productions were being finished very much ahead of the game release, the US's Sonic the Hedgehog official account released music vides of TSR sounds one by one, and Senoue-san gave us further behind-the-scenes talks and his thoughts on composing music for the game together with many other talented musicians on Twitter!

Here is a summary of Senoue-san's insights, comments and questions to you on the music of Team Sonic Racing!

Senoue-san is also excited for Team Sonic Racing!

News from 2019.04.22
Archived on 2019.04.26

Senoue-san is also hyped for Team Sonic Racing!
Have you already pre-ordered it?
On which platform are you going to play it?

発売まで1ヶ月を切りましたね！
皆さん、予約はお済みですか～！？ https://t.co/57ZrF94Cvn
— crush40 (@crush40) April 22, 2019

"Less than one month to the release!
Everyone, have you pre-ordered it!?"
- Jun Senoue

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Hisashi Eguchi-san considers release of Sonic CD animation art book!

News from 2019.04.21
Archived on 2019.04.26

Another Sonic art by Hisashi Eguchi-san!

《ＤＡＹＯＦＦ》(￣＜￣)🚬
『ＳＯＮＩＣ／ソニック』↓ pic.twitter.com/V8d6HotYhU
— 江口寿志 (@eguchi_1203) April 21, 2019

And then he tweeted:

《呟き》
私が参加した『ソニックＣＤ』のＯＰ／ＥＤアニメは国内外でそこそこファンが居るようなのでフィルム画像とキャラ表とイラストにＤＶＤを付けた本を出しても良いのかなぁ〰と思う今日この頃・・新作イラスト描きますよ〰！w
— 江口寿志 (@eguchi_1203) April 22, 2019

"It seems like there are quite a number of fans both inland and overseas for Sonic CD's OP/ED animation I took part of, and I'm recently thinking that it might be a good idea to release a book with film images, character boards and illustration plus DVD... I'll draw new illustration if it happens! (laugh)"
- Hisashi Eguchi

This would be an amazing art book of the iconic Sonic CD animation!
Anybody there to support him with his idea?
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Happy Easter from SEGA of America & SEGA HARDlight!

News from 2019.04.21
Archived on 2019.04.26

SoA celebrates Easter with Chao Egg Hunt!

Happy Easter! How many Chao Eggs can you find? pic.twitter.com/8Pr9K8xcNw
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 21, 2019

I wish this becomes a mini game in Chao app they must release at some point...

And also a greetings from SEGA HARDlight:

Happy Easter from all of us here at SEGA HARDlight!

To celebrate, we're giving away a FREE chest full of special character cards in Sonic Forces! Find your gift in the store now!

We hope you have an egg-cellent day! pic.twitter.com/pAcmOrfaar
— SEGA HARDlight (@SEGAHARDlight) April 21, 2019

This Cream is really cute! And Cheese with butterfly wings, that's funny.
Oh I want those Sonic character eggs.

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2019/04/21

Naka-san on re-discovered Sonic 2 data by a fan

News from 2019.04.20
Archived on 2019.04.26

Naka-san on Sonic 2 Development Data being revealed by a fan who reverse-engineered Digitizer code to extract data from old disks.

ソニック2の開発データがかなり公開されているのですが、これってセガが出したものでしょうか？サンフランシスコのPalo Altoで作っていた頃が懐かしいです。シリコンバレーで仕事をしていると言うのがとても良かったです。 https://t.co/QjXF1Su1jm
— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) April 20, 2019

🔵Naka-san:
"A bunch of development data of Sonic 2 is being released, but was it done by SEGA? The time I was developing it in Palo Alto of San Francisco is nostalgic. It was a good feeling to know I was working in the Silicon Valley."
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 20, 2019

このソニック2の画像データは久しぶりに見ましたが、懐かしいのと、デジタル化されて残ったと言うのが良い感じですね。僕も持ってないですからね。約30年前に良く考えて作ってますよね。ソニックチーム楽しかったなあ https://t.co/tYOzGSzPmT
— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) April 20, 2019

🔵Naka-san:
"It's been a while since I saw these image data of Sonic 2 for the last time. It's nostalgic, and I also find it good that they remain as digital data. Even I don't have them, you know. It's really well made for them being from ca. 30 yrs ago. Sonic Team was so fun."
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 20, 2019

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Senoue-san on 30th anniversary of GAME BOY

News from 2019.04.20
Archived on 2019.04.26

Senoue-san on 30th anniversary of GAME BOY!

30 years ago today, Nintendo Game Boy was was released in Japan on April 21, 1989.

初代GAME BOYが発売されたのは30年前の今日だそうで。あのときエネループがあったらなあ....。ディスクマンと共に単三電池の消費量ハンパなかったもんなあ....。#ゲームボーイ #ゲームボーイ30周年 #まだ現役 pic.twitter.com/LuiLa7Nok4
— crush40 (@crush40) April 21, 2019

🔵Senoue-san on 30th anniversary of GAME BOY: He still uses his GAME BOY!
⬇️
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 21, 2019

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2019/04/20

ACT. Team Sonic Racing - Official Website

[OFFICIAL MATERIALS ZONE]
ACT. チームソニックレーシング - Team Sonic Racing Official Website

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Wisps

source: http://sonic.sega.jp/TeamSonicRacing/game/#contents-06

Translation: TSR's Wisp Abilities revealed!

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Answer to Calendar Character Quiz! (2019.04)

News from 2019.04.19
Archived on 2019.04.26

Answer to the character quiz for May's calendar! Have you guessed correctly?

See the quiz first if you haven't yet!

#ソニックチャンネル 05月のカレンダークイズの正解発表！来月の表紙を飾るのはこのキャラでした★みなさんわかりましたか？https://t.co/J5bCrPzsQU
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 19, 2019

🔵Answer to the Sonic Channel Calendar Character Quiz! Did you guess correctly?
⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 19, 2019

Get your calendar and wallpapers for PC or Smartphones on Sonic Channel!

というわけで、「#ソニックチャンネル」を更新し2019年5月のカレンダーを追加しました！みなさんぜひ使ってくださいね★https://t.co/4fqYW6ZcXi pic.twitter.com/yMrUvtOjMx
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 19, 2019

ナックルズの新しいかべがみも、PCとスマートフォン用に公開。こちらもぜひお使いください★#ソニックチャンネル https://t.co/d34UIbo9NP pic.twitter.com/TvrIUdkKMK
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 19, 2019

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TSR's Wisp Abilities revealed!

News from 2019.04.19
Archived on 2019.04.19

Official website of Team Sonic Racing was updated with information on Wisp abilities!

『チームソニックレーシング』公式サイト更新！GAME「ウィスプ」追加！
攻撃や防御など様々な場面で活躍するウィスプたちをぜひチェックしてみてくださいね★#チームソニックレーシング https://t.co/CazeTiThvQ pic.twitter.com/Rao34pLfvL
— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 19, 2019

🔵Team Sonic Racing official website was updated with information on Wisps!
⬇
— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) April 19, 2019

Go to the official website first to check all the fun stuff on your own!
The Wisps move!
http://sonic.sega.jp/TeamSonicRacing/game/#contents-06

There will be 14 different Wisps as weapons available!
They have different abilities in attack or defense while racing.

Let's look at them one by one!

1. Blue Cube
Places an obstacle that spins the opposing racers when they bump against it. You can also use it as a shield wall by launching it behind you.

2. Crimson Eagle
A homing bullet which chases and attacks the closest opposing racer ahead of you.

3. Orange Rocket
Launches a rocket which bounces when hitting against a wall.

4. Ivory Lightning
Attacks all opposing racers with higher rank than you with an unavoidable lightning.

5. Jade Ghost
Transforms you into a ghost who can drive through obstacles or other racers. Additionally, steals a Wisp from opposing racer closeby as the effect ends.

6. Cyan Laser
Shoots a laser which can spin an opponent.

7. Black Bomb
Spins opposing racers caught by the explosion after bouncing off from the ground a few times.

8. White Boost
Activates Boost Dash. The shock wave caused by activation protects you from incoming attacks.

9. Yellow Drill
Speeds through the course automatically while being invincible. The effect time depends on your current rank.

10. Pink Spike
Spiky balls appear around your machine and opponents who touch them will spin.

11. Red Burst
Blows fire from the back of your machine and spin opponents who touch it.

12. Violet Void
Bends the dimention and sucks rings and item boxes around you. It also sucks attacking Wisps aimed at you.

13. Grey Quake
Builds poles in front of the top racer. The user and their teammates won't be damaged when hitting against these poles.

14. Magenta Rhythm
Blocks the sight of opponents ahead of you with musical notes.

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That's about it!

It looks pretty fun with all the different Wisps and their effects! 14 is a lot. Can't wait to try them out!

Violet Void must be really fun to use.
Which one do you think is the most useful one?

Check out eerything about TSR and cool contents on this cool official website!
http://sonic.sega.jp/TeamSonicRacing/

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Pages

2019/04/30

Some look back on the history of Heisei era...

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！ その2「チーム ローズ」

2019/04/29

2019/04/28

2019/04/27

2019/04/26

2019/04/25

2019/04/24

2019/04/23

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！ その1「チーム ソニック」

Here is a summary of Senoue-san's insights, comments and questions to you on the music of Team Sonic Racing!

2019/04/22

2019/04/21

2019/04/20

[OFFICIAL MATERIALS ZONE]ACT. チームソニックレーシング - Team Sonic Racing Official Website

Wisps

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！その2「チームローズ」

【特別企画】『チームソニックレーシング』レーサー直撃インタビュー！その1「チームソニック」

[OFFICIAL MATERIALS ZONE]
ACT. チームソニックレーシング - Team Sonic Racing Official Website