Check out these Sonic Adventure 2 demo tracks! What does Jun Senoue think about them?

News from 2020.12.17 
Archived on 2021.01.24

For reaching set charity goals in ExtraLife4Kids charity stream by SEGA of America last month, Jun Senoue released some of his demo tracks for SA2! He revived them extra from his tapes.

During our charity stream last month, we shared some old SA2 demo tracks courtesy of @crush40.

All four tracks are available on our YouTube channel now! 🎵

Check them out: https://t.co/akPBCdXVtc pic.twitter.com/TYbhnsgaWL

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) December 17, 2020

1. Metal Harbor demo ver.

20年ほど前に担当していたプロジェクトのデモを先日テープから起こしたりしてみた件、そのいち。

この曲は自分が入ったときに作られていたステージだったので、まずデモを作った曲だった記憶が。

From the vault. The early demo of "Metal Harbor" music from SA2. Enjoy!https://t.co/7cKQt2mCwt

— crush40 (@crush40) December 19, 2020

2. Radical Highway demo ver.

20年ほど前に担当していたプロジェクトのデモを先日テープから起こした件、そのに。

初めてこのステージをみたときに頭に鳴っていた無機質なイメージのリズムとギターリフをカタチにしたもの。

From the vault #2. The early demo of "Radical HWY" music from SA2. Enjoy!https://t.co/UGVKIGW29Z

— crush40 (@crush40) December 19, 2020

3. Mission Street demo ver.

20年ほど前に担当していたプロジェクトのデモを先日テープから起こしてみた件、そのさん。

テイルスのステージは、覚えやすく、口ずさめるようなものを。流れるようなメロディでまとめました。

From the vault. The early demo of "Mission Street" music from SA2. Enjoy!https://t.co/kzb2FuNkZQ

— crush40 (@crush40) December 19, 2020

4. City Escape demo ver.

20年前に担当していたプロジェクトのデモを先日テープから起こした件、そのよん。

みんな大好きシティエスケープ。最初のデモから冒頭のベースはこんな感じでしたが、インストなところが新鮮かな？

From the vault. The early demo of "City Escape" music from SA2. Enjoy!https://t.co/KCBVBw3doy

— crush40 (@crush40) December 19, 2020

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Get a look at the backstage of SEGA 60th ANNIVERSARY LIVE

News from 2020.11.08 
Archived on 2021.01.24

 
SEGA 60th anniversary LIVE concert took place on December 19th with online tickets! Were you able to watch it live?

本日は、豪華アーティストが出演！✨「SEGA 60th ANNIVERSARY LIVE」の公開収録日でした！収録の様子を少しだけお届けします。

配信は12月19日（土）の19時から。現在チケット好評発売中です♫

チケット購入→ https://t.co/Saq1uM3owr pic.twitter.com/lzpeZE2yVr

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

セガ６０thライブ収録終わったー！ 来てくれた人ありがとー。来れなかった人も配信をお楽しみに！ ６０周年にふさわしいセトリだったと思います。

みんなテレワークなので久しぶりに対面した面々と楽屋にて。 pic.twitter.com/24eIWEtThd

— Hiro@SEGA テレワーク (@Hiro_H10th) November 8, 2020

Today was the filming day of "SEGA 60th Anniversary Live" show. It was great to be a part of the show.

The performers were glad to have a rare occasion to meet and enjoy the time together with their collegues in this COVID-19 crisis. Here are some of the tweets from backstage! 

今日は「SEGA60周年アニバーサリーライブ」の撮影日でした。バンドメンバーの皆さま、関係者の皆さま、スタッフの皆さま、お世話になりました＆ありがとうございました！ pic.twitter.com/g5qvQZoz8w

— crush40 (@crush40) November 8, 2020

Backstage picture from the last night. The band members of "SEGA 60th Anniversary Live" show and me :)

昨日は「SEGA60周年アニバーサリーライブ」の撮影日でしたが、バンドメンバーの皆さまと記念撮影〜
皆さんハジメマシテでしたが、楽しかったですね〜！ pic.twitter.com/6tSfn5QQ0C

— crush40 (@crush40) November 9, 2020

Another backstage picture from "SEGA 60th Anniversary Live" show. Lyn rocked the house with P5 songs last night.

昨日のバックステージからもう一枚、お久しぶり〜の稲泉りんさんと。 pic.twitter.com/CBzJokDZ2I

— crush40 (@crush40) November 9, 2020

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Sonic Station LIVE! #2 - 2020.03.27

News from 2020.03.27
Archived on 2020.04.12

Previous: Sonic Station LIVE! #1 - 2020.02.20

The second broadcast of new SONIC2020 project official livestream Sonic Station LIVE! took place today, the 27th of March! Have you watched it live?

I was able to watch it live this time, it was such a great experience of almost 2 hours! My message was even read out and I got responses from Senoue-san, what a dream it was!

So, 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 the Movie - game collaboration events
• Sonic Tonic?! Sonic as hair tonic CM character - Collaboration with Kao
• SEGA 60th anniversary project - Sega Shirou
• Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympics (smartphone game) - pre-register now
• GOODS REVIEW
• LINE: new adorable Sonic sticker set
• WAYLLY x SONIC smartphone covers
• IDW's Sonic comic series is coming to Japan
• SOUNDS SECTION (placeholder name)
• Sonic the Hedgehog Throwback Collection vol.1
• LET'S PLAY GAMES!
• Game battle between Hoshino-san and Senoue-san with Mario & Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympics (Nintendo Switch)
• MESSAGE SECTION
• Message from 'Hector'-san
• Message from 'Knuttunk'-san
• Message from 'Gin'-san
• Message from 'Espio's belly is heart-shaped'-san
• Message from 'Minamibeya'-san
• Message from 'A student of Stardust Speedway Highschool'-san
• Ending

Irish the Hedgehog wishes you a Happy St. Paddy's Day

News from 2020.03.16
Archived on 2020.05.17

This year, the St. Patrick's Day for Sonic community was different from usual - we got to meet a special character Irish the Hedgehog! Fully voiced!

Do you recognize the owner of the voice?

One year later, Irish the Hedgehog is real.

Happy St. Paddy's Day! pic.twitter.com/Ua1PM1qYBF

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) March 17, 2020

Yes, it's him.

Sonic Twitter always keeps its promises. See you tomorrow, @Jack_Septic_Eye! pic.twitter.com/tPGE81Tes9

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) March 16, 2020

Irish the hedgehog wishes you a very special St. Patrick's Day! ☘️🇮🇪 https://t.co/jSMa0VZcmB

— Jacksepticeye (@Jack_Septic_Eye) March 17, 2020

So yes, it was Jacksepticeye, a popular Irish Let's player!
Were you able to understand his Irish accent?

Many people contributed to this project as listed by Katie of the social devision:

Honestly one of my favorite projects so far.

A big THANK YOU to @thesketchsector for bringing Irish to life, @HyperPotions and @crush40 for remixing a classic, and @Jack_Septic_Eye for the inspiration, voice, and for following through on our crazy idea!

Everything is canon. 🍀 https://t.co/17SG0Ne72E

— Katie - MiniKitty (@KatieChrz) March 17, 2020

Hahha this is great 💚 thank you so much for letting us make this version of Escape from the City with @crush40 😊

— Hyper Potions (@HyperPotions) March 17, 2020

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! ☘️💚

We made this Irish version of Escape from the City with Jun! @crush40 😊 https://t.co/CsI9EBWF9F

— Hyper Potions (@HyperPotions) March 17, 2020

Great to team up with you once again!! I really enjoyed doing this :) https://t.co/1XwT7z7xDS

— crush40 (@crush40) March 17, 2020

The project received many positive comments from the Sonic series members as well:

Tou-"Shea."https://t.co/qMzCZLsXFf https://t.co/nDJhuJaVdd

— Mike Pollock (@itsamike) March 17, 2020

Thank you SO much to the Sonic team for letting me voice Irish the Hedgehog! They’re so fun to work with and I really appreciate how willing they are to make stuff like this happen. What was a dumb joke a year ago is now a full blown reality! Look at my beautiful boy!! pic.twitter.com/Hic00Xvsgj

— Jacksepticeye (@Jack_Septic_Eye) March 17, 2020

https://t.co/reyOnM93Hr
I really like this!🍀

— Hirokazu Yasuhara (@Yasuharah) March 17, 2020

A wonderful moment one-year in the making! So many people to thank: @Jack_Septic_Eye for ideas, adding to the lines, and bringing Irish the Hedgehog to life with his voice! @thesketchsector for tons of work to create the art! You nailed the Adventure-style perfectly. https://t.co/wnYtqnmrOl

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) March 17, 2020

Thank you @HyperPotions and @crush40 - they made a totally new version of "Escape from the City" which you can hear playing!

Sonic Team in Japan gave us great feedback on the art, and finally, thanks @KatieChrz and @ThormannJustin who put the final touches to bring it to life!

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) March 17, 2020

It was a fun project which started from a joke. The Sonic Team of US is great at picking up fan projects or memes and turning them into something we can all enjoy!


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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

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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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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Don't miss this, Sonic fans! Crush 40's best edition album "DRIVING THROUGH FOREVER - THE ULTIMATE CRUSH 40 COLLECTION"

News from 2019.08.12
Archived on 2019.08.16

Crush 40's best edition album "DRIVING THROUGH FOREVER - THE ULTIMATE CRUSH 40 COLLECTION" is out now!

Senoue-san explained on Twitter about his track choices and retakes he has done for the new album.
I translated them briefly so that you get the idea too!

Crush 40の新規編集ベスト盤、"DRIVING THROUGH FOREVER - THE ULTIMATE CRUSH 40 COLLECTION"は好評発売中！色々と忙しかったこともあり、6月発売済の"THE WORKS III"も、これも、タイムリーにリリースのタイミングで告知できてませんでした！17曲収録のCDにボーナスDVD付き！
ぜひCDを入手してね！ pic.twitter.com/BS1QdQLMuI

— crush40 (@crush40) August 12, 2019

The CD comes with 17 tracks chosen from Crush 40's most popular songs, plus a bonus DVD with video clip to every song! Don't miss it!

01. GREEN LIGHT RIDE：目下の最新作となる『チームソニックレーシング』のメインテーマ。シンプルな編成、構成でまとめた曲。Crush 40ナンバーとしては久しぶりにレギュラーチューニングで作ったかも。ちなみに、この曲のレコーディングにおいては全編に渡ってストラトのシングルコイルで録りました。

— crush40 (@crush40) August 12, 2019

01. GREEN LIGHT RIDE, the main theme of "Team Sonic Racing".
Simple structure. A Crush 40 song with regular tuning. Strat single coil.

New Sonic goods for SEGA's lucky tombola online!

News from 2019.07.24
Archived on 2019.08.14

New Sonic merchandise for SEGA's lucky tombola online will be available tomorrow ~ Aug 25th!
Try your luck with 500 yen and get a clear folder, tin badges, key chain or a tote bag!
(SEGA ID is required; shipping in end November, only inside Japan)

Look how adorable this artwork is!

There is no empty draw; you win a prize with every draw! See details to the prize by clicking on the picture abve (leads to the homepage with list of prizes & the percentage chances for winning them with each draw).

If you live in Japan or have an address to send your prize to, try this out and get these items! If the demand is high enough, they might consider making second set with more Sonic characters in this style. I would like to see that!


These were the announcement tweet by SEGA Plaza Official, SEGA Official and Sonic Committee.

【オンラインくじ】“セガ ラッキーくじオンライン「ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ」”、7月25日(木)12:00よりついに発売開始です！全等級の賞品情報も公開しました！オンラインでくじを引いて、ここだけのアイテムをGETしよう！　https://t.co/7oLi0oQStL　#ソニック pic.twitter.com/9C3u4brVEs

— セガプラザ公式 (@seganewsnavi) July 24, 2019

7月25日12:00スタート！
“セガ ラッキーくじオンライン「ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ」”

クリアファイル、缶バッチ（2個セット）、アクリルキーホルダー、トートバックをご用意！パソコンやスマートフォンからくじが引けるので、アクセスしてくださいね♪！

⇒ https://t.co/lZfeN4HhPC#ソニック pic.twitter.com/ru9PNLqAnU

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) July 24, 2019

🔵New Sonic goods for SEGA's lucky tombola online will be available tomorrow ~ Aug 25th!
Try your luck with 500 yen and get a clear folder, tin badges, key chain or a tote bag!
(SEGA ID is required; shipping in end November, only inside Japan) https://t.co/slsThgZyDH

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) July 24, 2019

Senoue-san approves them too!😄

パソコンやスマホでくじが引けるセガ ラッキーくじオンライン「ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ」、好評発売中！A賞は水彩タッチの絵柄が可愛いトートバッグです！
現在ECサイトで予約受付中の“おでかけぬいぐるみ”と一緒にGETしてくださいね！#ソニックチャンネル https://t.co/ThurTixhwT #SonicChannel pic.twitter.com/aZiEVEvSB6

— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) August 7, 2019

The tombola available until August 25th. Don't miss this chance!
Enjoy & comment below which prize you won!


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Senoue-san asks: What's your top 3 tracks from TSR?

News from 2019.07.07
Archived on 2019.07.22

Senoue-san asks you the top three favorite tracks from Team Sonic Racing's soundtrack MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE! What's yours?

Let me know your top 3 favorite songs on "MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE" TEAM SONIC RACING Original Soundtrack. Let's go!

Apple: https://t.co/6axcNQgxIp
Spotify: https://t.co/cGoEpEBIbI
AmazonMusic: https://t.co/O5t7Cjr0tG
Google: https://t.co/SDjSV1L0hN

Link may be vary on your locations. pic.twitter.com/bBp12csXpf

— crush40 (@crush40) July 7, 2019

Later he posted his top 3 list! Did you and Senoue-san have anything in common?

Enjoy your weekend with TEAM SONIC RACING music! I wanna hear your top 3 favorite songs on this soundtrack. You don't have to repost if you did last weekend, thank you! Mine is "Frozen Junkyard", "Mother's Canyon" and "Sand Road". And of course GLR. Hard to pick! How about yours? https://t.co/Q9KMm1w2F0

— crush40 (@crush40) July 13, 2019

Buy and listen to the CD on various music streaming sites!

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Aaron Webber's birthday!

News from 2019.07.03
Archived on 2019.07.22

It was Aaron's birthday on July 3rd! Katie from the SoA Sonic team posted a photo to celebrate it and Aaron replied on the following day, reporting that he's been enjoying Japan for the past week, as seen in his photo from Nara deer park and the tweet by Senoue-san few days ago with a photo of him and Aaron at Tokyo Joypolis!

Happy birthday to the talented and kindhearted US social media manager of Sonic the Hedgehog! Enjoy Japan, Aaron!

Happiest of birthdays to the one and only @RubyEclipse! Forever thankful for your friendship and guidance and patience and forgiveness for posting this hoo boy what a blessing. 🙏

Hope you're enjoying all the sweets today! 🍰 pic.twitter.com/KvPnMICanH

— Katie - MiniKitty (@KatieChrz) July 3, 2019

Thank you all very much for the kind birthday messages and art!

I've been on vacation in Japan the past week - it made my day. Here's a pic of a friend we made in Nara! pic.twitter.com/Ejkmycx7mq

— Aaron Webber (@RubyEclipse) July 4, 2019

Meetup at @TokyoJoypolis
We work hard to make "his world" happy :)

週末は、アメリカのオフィスにてソニックのソーシャルメディア展開を担う彼と東京ジョイポリスに行ったりしてきました。 pic.twitter.com/Bh7YSuoWww

— crush40 (@crush40) July 1, 2019

Tweets collected by: Tabiki
Texts by: Knuttunk

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Sonic Birthday 2019 recap!

News from 2019.06.23
Archived on 2019.06.24

Sonic Birthday 2019 at Tokyo Joypolis!

The birthday event for celebrating anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog was held at Tokyo Joypolis again this year! Here is the recap of the event.



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TSR developers' video message to fans right before the game release!

News from 2019.05.20
Archived on 2019.05.20

Tomorrow is the day! Team Sonic Racing will be released on May 21st!

Nintendo Dream, who has been releasing the Team Sonic Racing direct interviews every Tuesday
, has released a video today - this time it's messages from the TSR developers to fans!

Listen to the video message by Director Kawarazuka-san, Lead Composer Senoue-san and Producer Iizuka-san's passion towards the game and get ready to boost on!

いよいよ明日5月21日、#チームソニックレーシング 発売!
発売を記念して、開発陣のみなさまからファンの皆様へのビデオメッセージを公開します！
本作と同日に発売となるニンドリ7月号では、お三方のインタビューも実施していますので、合わせてお楽しみください。https://t.co/ik48FrdOaO

— ニンドリくんと編集部の仲間たち (@Nindorikun) May 20, 2019

🔵 Video message from the developers of Team Sonic Racing to fans! Listen to the messages from Director Kawarazuka-san, Lead Composer Senoue-san and Producer Iizuka-san and get ready for the game release tomorrow! https://t.co/rGIfbTPaza

— ●SonicJPNews● (@SonicJPNews) May 20, 2019

Translation:

Senoue-san on Puyo Puyo Champions!

News from 2019.05.09
Archived on 2019.05.26

Senoue-san's game tip of the day!
Enjoy Puyo Puyo in the West too, with Senoue-san's cool remixes!

Are you familiar with "Dr.Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine"? The latest Puyo Puyo called "Puyo Puyo Champions" is now available in the US and Europe. I made some remix music for this. Enjoy!

日本では既発の『ぷよぷよeスポーツ』が欧米各国でも発売となりました！https://t.co/epE89S59De

— crush40 (@crush40) May 9, 2019

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More info on TSR OST 'Maximum Overdrive'!

News from 2019.05.08
Archived on 2019.05.26

From Senoue-san: more info on physical copy of Team Sonic Racing's original soundtrack album 'Maximum Overdrive'!

チームソニックレーシングのサウンドトラックの発売日は5月29日！
あと3週間後には、皆さんのお手元にお届けできます！

タイトルは、"MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE - TEAM SONIC RACING ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK"！

CD3枚組、130トラック収録、品番はWWCE-31418～20です。
お楽しみに！https://t.co/A1leNlzf2D pic.twitter.com/k2nxnsmlQ8

— crush40 (@crush40) May 8, 2019

On Team Sonic Racing, each course has set of four music, including short cues... Intro fly-by, regular lap, final lap and goal. Each character has own music as well which is familiar for you. Also some for cutscenes and maps... and the list goes on. Hope you'll enjoy what we did.

— crush40 (@crush40) May 8, 2019

Oooh this is going to be exciting!!

Release is on May 29th. 3 CDs, 130 tracks! Pre-order now!!

This CD will also be released worldwide in digital format in various music streaming services. Get ready to boost on!

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Kanemaru-san and Senoue-san on TSR music video!

News from 2019.05.08
Archived on 2019.05.13

Kanemaru-san reacted to Senoue-san's lookback on TSR music making video!
Both of them seem to be very excited for the game like we are!

Wow! So Coooool!

— 金丸淳一VoiceActor&Vocalist Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) May 8, 2019

Thanks!!!
僕たちは楽曲でレースを盛り上げる役目です！
青いギターは、ソニックのクルマをイメージしてブルーのメタリックに。ギターのピックアップカバーはレッドのメタリックにしてあるチームソニックレーシング仕様なんです。

— crush40 (@crush40) May 8, 2019

Senoue-san explains that he chose a blue metallic guitar to match Sonic's car 'Speed Star', and the its pickup cover is metallic red - a perfect 'Team Sonic Racing edition'!

素晴らしい！
ブルーメタリックのギターで奏でるサウンド聴いたら、ソニックは間違いなくブースト・オンですね。

— 金丸淳一VoiceActor&Vocalist Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) May 8, 2019

Kanemaru-san praises it and tells him: 'If Sonic hears the sounds played on blue metallic guitar, he definitely will go 'Boost on!'.

Another reference to "Cyber Formula", the formula one Anime in which Kanemaru-san played the protagonist.

I'm really excited for the TSR and its music too!


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Big the Cat's own song for TSR?!

News from 2019.05.02
Archived on 2019.05.02

Another TSR music... this time a character song?!

Big the Cat now has his own song for the upcoming racing game!
Let's sing together~

Follow the bouncing frog and sing along to Big the Cat with @egoraptor, featuring @JKCompletesIt and Jun Senoue (@Crush40)! pic.twitter.com/EGLYvtbO8D

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) May 2, 2019

(Wow, that lyrics...)
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First Sonic game of Reiwa: TSR! Are you ready for it?

News from 2019.05.01
Archived on 2019.05.02

Team Sonic Racing is coming in only 3 weeks!
Are you getting ready for it?

These people are!

🦔令和元年🦔
『#チームソニックレーシング 』のご予約はお済みですか？PS4とニンテンドースイッチで令和元年5月21日(火)発売です★ ソニックの新作をプレイして令和のスタートダッシュを決めましょう！
🏁🏎三🚗三🚙三

公式サイトhttps://t.co/N5fJxcmpwK

販売店舗別特典https://t.co/7TVlC9db0l pic.twitter.com/XKLzSL3Q1h

— ソニック委員会「R」 (@sonic20th) April 30, 2019

"First year of Reiwa!
Have you pre-ordered 'Team Sonic Racing' already? It will be released on PS4 and Nintendo Switch on May 21st! Play the latest work from Sonic series and nail that start dash of Reiwa!"
- Sonic Official

Kanemaru-san is excited about Team Sonic Racing too!

『チームソニックレーシング』公式サイト。2019年5月21日（火）発売 #TeamSonicRacing #SonicChannel https://t.co/0F4YPEKV5X

— 金丸淳一VoiceActor&Vocalist Kanemaru Jun-ichi (@junichisonic) May 1, 2019

And Senoue-san too! He found this huge display in a store for TSR!

新元号になって初の「ソニック」タイトルとなる『チームソニックレーシング』の発売日まで3週間を切りました！大きく壁一面に展開されていたところがあったので、思わずパチリ！

3 more weeks for Team Sonic Racing! This is a picture of massive store display at one of the retailers in Osaka. pic.twitter.com/A4IyOljRhB

— crush40 (@crush40) May 1, 2019

The time is coming!

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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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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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