Ryan Drummond enjoys Sonic the Movie too! - Ben Schwartz & Junichi Kanemaru's responses

News from 2020.03.07
Archived on 2020.05.17

Ryan Drummond, former English voice of Sonic the Hedgehog (1998-2004), watched the movie Sonic the Hedgehog and is positive about it!

Ok, friends. I saw it last night. First and foremost, @rejectedjokes is my hero. HE WAS SO GOOD!!! Just captured Sonic’s personality like BLAM. Overall, really enjoyed the film. Fun, fast, witty, lots of Easter eggs. I ate ALL the popcorn. Quills up!! pic.twitter.com/RDrxNfw9D1

— Ryan Drummond (@RYANtheDRUMMOND) March 6, 2020

Ben Schwartz, the voice of Sonic in the movie, responded on his comment:

Ryan! This means so much to me! So happy you enjoyed the film and I remain beyond honored to be a part of this legacy alongside you! @RYANtheDRUMMOND https://t.co/EgfYp2G9or

— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) March 6, 2020

Also, Kanemaru-san, Japanese voice of Sonic, noted on the matter as follows:
"From Roger to Ben - this point simply interests me."

ロジャーからベンに、その点が興味深いだけなのだ。

— 金丸淳一VoiceActor&Vocalist Jun-ichi KANEMARU (@junichisonic) March 6, 2020

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Sonic the Movie delayed in Japan, Japanese voice cast pray for success

News from 2020.03.09
Archived on 2020.05.17

Japanese Sonic fans were patiently expecting the release of Sonic the Movie (Sonic the Hedgehog) in Japan on March 27th, but due to the current unforeseen and severe medical circumstances with SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, they are forced to wait longer when it was already behind the global release.

Official statements by SEGA Official and Sonic the Movie Committee:

この度、3/27(金)より公開を予定しておりました『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』につきまして、公開日延期を決定致しました。楽しみにしてくださったみなさまには心よりお詫び申し上げます。今後の公開予定につきましては、決定次第ご案内致します。https://t.co/vGKYRTOFyr#映画ソニック #sonicmovie

— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 6, 2020

【映画「ソニック・ザ・ムービー」延期のお知らせ】
なおお手持ちの前売券に関しては延期後もお使いいただけますので大切にお持ちください。公開をお待ちくださったみなさまには急なご案内でご迷惑をおかけしますが、ご理解をいただけますようお願い申し上げます。#映画ソニック #sonicmovie

— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 6, 2020

【お知らせ】
この度、3/27(金)より公開を予定しておりました『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』につきまして、公開日を延期することを決定致しました。

楽しみにお待ち頂いているお客様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。

今後の公開予定につきましては、決定し次第ご案内致します。https://t.co/cMVgFww0fU pic.twitter.com/mtkWmDshHC

— 『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』公式 (@Sonic_MovieJP) March 6, 2020

🔵[NOTICE] The release date of 'Sonic the Movie' in Japan which was planned on March 27th was postponed to an undecided date with agreement of Paramount Pictures with Towa Pictures, most likely due to the outbreak of new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). https://t.co/m8tIZrWAgl

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 6, 2020

--- The pre-ordered tickets can still be used, so keep them safely. New release date will be announced on websites and SNS as soon as it's decided.

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 6, 2020

Comments by current and former Sonic crews:

Kanemaru-san: "Let's wait for it!"

とにかく、待とうよ！ https://t.co/kCs2zGnENJ

— 金丸淳一VoiceActor&Vocalist Jun-ichi KANEMARU (@junichisonic) March 6, 2020 

Ohtani-san:  "It's a pity, but it can't be helped. I'm looking forward to the new release date to be decided!"

>RT 残念、でも今は仕方ないね。再設定される公開日を楽しみ待ちます！

— 大谷 智哉 Tomoya Ohtani (@Ohtanitter) March 6, 2020

Naka-san:

なんと映画ソニックも公開延期ですか、楽しみに待っていたので残念です。早く観れるようになると良いですね。
『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』公開延期のお知らせ－ニュース｜映画『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』公式サイト https://t.co/A73fuGbTtk

— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) March 6, 2020

🔵 Naka-san:
"Oh my, the Movie Sonic is postponed. It's a pity for I was excited about it. I wish it will be available soon." https://t.co/T5JV9iQ9QA

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 6, 2020

News of Japanese voice casts of Sonic the Movie praying for success:

実写『ソニック』公開延期　中川大志が切実吐露「一刻も早くこの映画を届けたい」 | ORICON NEWS https://t.co/YdRnyfDcnX#映画ソニック #SonicMovie

— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) March 8, 2020

🔵Japanese Sonic the Movie voice casts payed visit to a Shinto shrine originally planned simply for wishing the success of the movie; thereupon they also prayed for a fast settlement of the situation with the new Coronavirus which caused the movie release in Japan to be delayed. https://t.co/EIFKh34C68

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) March 8, 2020

📝イベントレポート💫

勝運の御利益がある、亀戸香取神社にて勝運祈願イベントが開催❗️

日本語吹き替えを担当した #中川大志 さん、#山寺宏一 さん、#寺嶋眞秀 くんが出席👏

ソニックも駆けつけ
映画オリジナルの絵馬を奉納しました✨https://t.co/BWZ4gNyHLz#映画ソニック pic.twitter.com/IEv16l3Tq1

— 『ソニック・ザ・ムービー』公式 (@Sonic_MovieJP) March 9, 2020

Let's all hope that this difficult situation will be settled soon so that fans can watch Sonic's adventure on big screen!

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Sonic Station LIVE! #1 - 2020.02.20

News from 2020.02.20
Archived on 2020.02.20

As announced a week ago, the new SONIC2020 project official livestream Sonic Station LIVE! took place today, the 20th of February for the first time! Have you watched it live?

Here is the English translation/summary of the livestream by me!
Enjoy!



MC: 

• Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino-san
• Sound Director Jun Senoue-san

Assistant: 

• Nanmoku-san from Marketing division

Contents:

• Introduction to the broadcast
• NEWS HEADLINE
• Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic (smartphone)
• Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic (Nintendo Switch)
• Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic (arcade)
• SEGA AGES: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nintendo Switch)
• Sonic the Movie
• GOODS REVIEW
• Sonic the Hedgehog Premium Figure Ver. 3
• Sonic the Hedgehog Special Plush
• Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Star souvenier jacket
• H&M X SONIC collection
• PUMA X SONIC collection
• SOUNDS SECTION (placeholder name)
• SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Non-Stop Music Selection Vol.1
• MESSAGE SECTION
• Message from 'Shopkeeper of convenience store in Station Square'-san
• Message from 'PoteSoni'-san: MC's Favorite food
• Ending

App game "Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic" promo video & release date!

News from 2020.02.16
Archived on 2020.02.16

Promotion video for upcoming smartphone app game "Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic" was released on SEGA's official YouTube Channel!
The game is now available for pre-register on Google Play and App Store, and you will receive special items according to the number of registrations achieved!
100k: BGM "Ocean View" from Team Sonic Racing
300k: Training Points
500k: Badge of the mascot character of Tokyo 2020 Olympic "Miraitowa"

Release date is planned for May 7th 2020.

Information from official website

https://www.olympicvideogames.com/sonic/jp/

↑ ↑ ↑ Visit the website for interactive details & new images to the game! ↑ ↑ ↑ 

Playable characters
Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Vector, Espio, Blaze, Silver, Eggman, Metal Sonic, Shadow, Zavok, Zazz, Jet, Rouge, Eggman Nega

Story
Sonic and his friends came to Tokyo for participating to the Olympic games.
Suddenly, the city of Tokyo was occupied by Eggman who plans to build the 'Eggman City'! At this rate, Tokyo Olympic can't be held...
Can Sonic win against Eggman with Olympic sports and take back the dominated Tokyo!?

Sports
Various sports from Tokyo Olympic games are included. Some of them are also available with extra rules and gimmicks unique to Sonic series!
- 400m hurdle
- 100m
- Hammer throw
- Archery
- Badminton
- Trap shooting
- 3m diving
- Trampolin
- Karate
- Sports climbing
- Fencing
- BMX racing
- Long jump
- Table tennis
- Javelin throw

Mini games based on Tokyo
- Tokyo Sky Tree Jump
- Number Lock
- Crane game
- Challenge quiz
- Egg Pawn Rush
- Find the Souvenior!

System
- Compete with worldwide players with each stage for the ranking.
- The country/region of top rankers decide which country/region is the strongest with each stage.
- Aim for the completion of every stage with your coutnry/region flag!
- Challenge other players with your own play record of a stage. Receive gift items as by playing with people from other countries/regions!


English version of the website:
https://www.olympicvideogames.com/sonic/en/
(other languages also available)

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I can't wait to the release of the game.
Pre-register now and let's get all the special gifts!

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Sonic Station LIVE! broadcast 20th every month

News from 2020.02.14
Archived on 2020.02.16

Such an exciting news from SEGA Official!
It's been announced last year that SEGA will pour in more budget in Sonic franchise, and set this 2020 as the Year of Sonic.
On January 20th, they hinted at an event taking place on 20th of each month this year. Now, its detail was revealed!

New SONIC2020 project official livestream "Sonic Station LIVE!" will be brought to you on every 20th of the month by Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino-san and Sound Director Jun Senoue-san as the MCs! Stay tuned for the Sonic related information from games to fashion goods!
They also expect messages and questions from you! Send them through the message form and they might be read and answered by the MCs!

「SONIC2020」プロジェクト公式生放送番組
「ソニックステーションLIVE！」放送決定！

ソニックに関するゲームの話題から、注目の最新アパレルグッズの情報などをいち早くご紹介𒀼🔵初回は2月20日(木)18時より放送！毎月2⃣0⃣日に放送します！

番組はこちら
⇒https://t.co/xBZpQmiNrw#sonic pic.twitter.com/JElw0A3zis

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) February 14, 2020

毎月20日に放送するソニックの情報番組ソニックステーションLIVE！が始まります！記念すべき第1回放送は2/20(木)18時から

📺番組視聴はこちらhttps://t.co/kxlOHW7zaW#ソニステ pic.twitter.com/4X8VGJEuZp

— ソニック委員会・ザ・ムービー (@sonic20th) February 14, 2020

ソニックステーションLIVE！は、クリエイティブディレクターの星野一幸と、シリーズサウンドディレクターの瀬上純のMCでお届けします！

📺番組視聴はこちらhttps://t.co/kxlOHW7zaW#ソニステ pic.twitter.com/e0iXQTmJjX

— ソニック委員会・ザ・ムービー (@sonic20th) February 14, 2020

ソニックステーションLIVE！では番組へのお便りを募集しています！質問、感想、人生のお悩みなど、MCの二人あてにお寄せください！

📩お便り投稿フォームhttps://t.co/oHROoBqahN

📺番組視聴はこちらhttps://t.co/kxlOHW7zaW#ソニステ

— ソニック委員会・ザ・ムービー (@sonic20th) February 14, 2020

🔵New event for Sonic fans in Japan!
From this month, SONICMOVIECHANNEL on YouTube will broadcast 'Sonic Station LIVE!', a program for Sonic related information on the 20th of every month!
The first airing will be on February 20th from 18:00 (Japan time)! Stay tuned! https://t.co/wM4vYYsmQi

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) February 14, 2020

Sonic Station LIVE! will be brought to you by Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino-san and Sound Director Jun Senoue-san as the MCs!https://t.co/r6pjeeI0U7

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) February 14, 2020

Sonic Station LIVE! is awaiting your contribution to the broadcast! Send in your questions, comments, problems of life and so on - send your messages to the MCs!

📩 Message formhttps://t.co/a4awdX0hjJ

📺 Watch broadcast here:https://t.co/pxAOZJg8mHhttps://t.co/p9LOuA3sVL

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) February 14, 2020

* I bet they prefer messages written in Japanese, but you can probably still send in your love for Sonic through this message form.
Keep in mind that the two legends of Sonic series, Hoshino-san and Senoue-san, will be reading your messages. Be polite and respectful!

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) February 14, 2020

🔵SONIC2020 Project official livestream program "Sonic Station LIVE!" is coming!
From Sonic related game information to the latest fashion goods, they will bring you news on Sonic at the speed of sound!
The first episode will broadcast on February the 20th, 18:00 Japan time! https://t.co/nuPHe8rhXU

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) February 14, 2020

The livestream is already being set on YT, so go check it out and turn on notification!

[The broadcast of February will cover Sonic games including the lately released "SEGA AGES Sonic the Hedgehog 2" for Nintendo Switch, and do-not-miss apparel goods of Sonic!]


I guess it's going to be something similar to a radio program. I already sent them a message - will it be read by Senoue-san and Hoshino-san? I'm looking forward to it very much!

Also, it would be cool if other members of Sonic series and voice actors are invited to the livestream  as guests! Who would you want to come?

I wouldn't be able to do a live coverage, but I'll try to summarize contents after each broadcast. Stay tuned!


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Naka-san's birthday!

News from 2019.09.17
Archived on 2020.02.16

It was Yuji Naka-san's birthday on the September 17th!
His resolution and the birthday cake made by his children. So wholesome!

誕生日メッセージありがとうございます。本日で54歳になりました。なんと定年まで後6年です。スクウェア・エニックスで今作らせて頂いているオリジナルアクションゲームを含めて定年までに後何本のゲームを作れるのでしょうね。世界中の皆さんに楽しんで頂けるゲームを頑張って開発したいと思います。 pic.twitter.com/AKbZGYAKm1

— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) September 17, 2019

Thank you for your birthday message. Today I'm 54 years old. How many games will I be able to make by the retirement age, including the original action game that I'm currently making at Square Enix? I'd like to work hard to develop a game that everyone around the world can enjoy. pic.twitter.com/s74WdzWswc

— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) September 17, 2019

子供達がくれた誕生日のハリネズミケーキです。 pic.twitter.com/kg7ldAbGO3

— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) September 18, 2019

🔵 Naka-san's children got their father a hedgehog cake for his birthday yesterday! https://t.co/M5ZddPSr1R

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) September 18, 2019

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MEGA DRIVE MINI, before launch & pre-release party

News from 2019.09.15
Archived on 2020.02.16

The first console to be sold in the Reiwa-Era, MEGA DRIVE MINI launches!
Here is the summary of tweets by SEGA and contributing people around its release.

Pre-release excitement

4 days until the Genesis Mini launches!

You'll no longer have to fight with adapters to get classic Genesis games working on your TV, and with M2 handling the ports, you can expect the games to play like a dream!

Find out more: https://t.co/0i74cUmPkb pic.twitter.com/pmG3KKOimY

— SEGA (@SEGA) September 15, 2019

Only 3 days left until the Genesis Mini launches in North America!

Over the weekend, we shared our two-part interview with famed composer Yuzo Koshiro on his history with the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. If you missed any of it, here is the interview in full. pic.twitter.com/nT6lpr6UtR

— SEGA (@SEGA) September 16, 2019

【「メガドライブミニ」発売まであと1日！！】

立派に実った「メガドライブミニ」の出荷が最盛期を迎えました。#メガドラミニ pic.twitter.com/uzwEvvcoR3

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) September 18, 2019

メガドラタワーミニ・タワー#メガドラミニ　#メガドラタワーミニhttps://t.co/TuZ37iTuRJ pic.twitter.com/nmg8edCciC

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) September 18, 2019

What is this? pic.twitter.com/HAqugmNb29

— 古代祐三 (@yuzokoshiro) September 18, 2019

Here 's the answer — the invitation. pic.twitter.com/DkEj0CoQvH

— 古代祐三 (@yuzokoshiro) September 18, 2019

Happy 20th anniversary, Dreamcast!

News from 2019.09.09
Archived on 2019.09.09

Today marks the 20 th anniversary of Dreamcast!
Fans and SEGA members celebrated the day altogether.
What's your Dreamcast story?

20 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast launched in North America. With games like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio and Shenmue, it's considered well ahead of its time.

Peter Moore, former Sega of America president during the system's launch, reminisces about the Dreamcast on its anniversary. pic.twitter.com/M8F3pXLqxN

— SEGA (@SEGA) September 9, 2019

Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast!

We have a collection of classic titles to play on stream, including Sonic Adventure 2, Power Stone, Soulcalibur, and Seaman, so come join us at 10am PT:https://t.co/ECE8g1N3uV pic.twitter.com/0ZVrd62Gdz

— SEGA (@SEGA) September 9, 2019

Released in North America 20 years ago today, how will you be celebrating the SEGA Dreamcast’s birthday?#SEGAForever #Dreamcast pic.twitter.com/nJVfS4zmjF

— SEGA Forever (@SEGAForever) September 9, 2019

Happy 20th anniversary to the #Dreamcast

2 big games I’m proud of from #SegaDreamcast era

アメリカでは、9.9.99がドリームキャストの発売日でしたので。 pic.twitter.com/rkw21FWxK8

— crush40 (@crush40) September 9, 2019

Wakey wakey pic.twitter.com/K22ZFdqM2L

— Christian Whitehead (@CFWhitehead) September 9, 2019

Happy 20th anniversary to the Dreamcast (*´∇｀*)✨🎮🎂 pic.twitter.com/zzfLikxWDh

— Hyper Potions (@HyperPotions) September 9, 2019

Hello from Tokyo!

I've been taking some time off social media, but had to come back to say:

Happy 20th Anniversary, Dreamcast. pic.twitter.com/BWGEiddOMi

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) September 9, 2019

Here's to the epic adventures, the city escapes, the missing Master Emerald pieces, and the friends we made along the way.

Happy 20th Anniversary, Dreamcast! pic.twitter.com/hkKpLQvIwc

— Katie - MiniKitty (@KatieChrz) September 10, 2019

🎈🎈🎈HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE 🌀DREAMCAST!!! 🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/pgU1HpZwLY

— HIDEKI NAGANUMA｜長沼 英樹 (@Hideki_Naganuma) September 10, 2019

When everyone is celebrating the Dreamcast's birthday and your PAL version came out later that year. pic.twitter.com/Ivhv6vOuAH

— SEGA Europe (@SEGA_Europe) September 10, 2019

Oops. Seems like we, the non-US gamers still need to wait.

Also, a series of interview was conducted with various members who contributed to Dreamcast! Japanese members such as Satoshi Okano-san and Hirokazu Yasuhara-san answered the interview too!

私は海外からインタビューされました。ここには錚々たるメンバーが載っています。...私でいいの！？でも私は嬉しい。ありがとう！

I was interviewed from the foreign countries. Eminent members appear here....I am all right! ? But I am glad. Thank you very much 😊 https://t.co/YMlj6FQrQ3

— OKN/Satoshi Okano (@okanotion) September 10, 2019

I did a huge article for the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast, interviewing many American and Japanese devs from the era, some of whom haven't spoken in ages. Here's a thread of interesting info! https://t.co/3Kk7YceF3t pic.twitter.com/gG0Ft7uGSG

— brandon sheffield (@necrosofty) September 9, 2019

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SEGA info for TGS2019! Get ready!

News from 2019.09.03
Archived on 2019.09.09

Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2019 is happening in just 7 days!
Gather information about SEGA booth/Sonic related stage and merchandise, get ready for the fun event!

🔵7 days to TGS! https://t.co/bW8IhZ0bq6

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) September 3, 2019

Schedule for Sonic stage events!

New: #MarioSonic at #Tokyo2020 will be showcased on SEGA's main stage event at #TGS2019.
1st segment:
🗓️ Thu 9.12.2019
⏰ 🌏: 12:30pm - 1:15pm JT
⏰ 🌎: Wed 11:30pm - 12:15am ET
2nd segment:
🗓️ Sat 9.14.2019
⏰ 🌏: 12:30pm - 1:15pm JT
⏰ 🌎: Fri 11:30pm - 12:15am ET#SonicNews pic.twitter.com/8XeCGCe18M

— Tails' Channel (@TailsChannel) September 5, 2019

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Maekawa-san got chili dog! Can you recognize the scene he refers to?

News from 2019.08.31
Archived on 2019.09.09

Shiro Maekawa-san visited Shiro-Coppe bakery which is collaborating with special Sonic menu!
Can you recognize which Sonic scene he refers to?

Hint: He's got a chili dog in his hand!

秋葉原のシロコッペにて
遂に念願の写真が撮れたぜい！#sonic pic.twitter.com/c2yMYeybbn

— 前川司郎 (@mizuhano) August 31, 2019

いや自分で言うのもなんやけどこの躍動感はすごい。
↑アホ

— 前川司郎 (@mizuhano) August 31, 2019

🔵Maekawa-san visited Shiro-Coppe bakery collaborating with Sonic!

"At Shiro-Coppe of Akihabara:
I finally got to take this photo!"

Can you recognize which Sonic scene he refers to?
Hint: He's got a chili dog in his hand! https://t.co/E5lcnub8nQ

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) August 31, 2019

Did you get it?
Here is the answer!