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2021/01/14

Sonic in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 - with new voice clips & art!

News from 2021.01.14 
Archived on 2021.01.26 

Sonic is now in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2!

With a free update adding new characters and game modes, the blue blur has joined the collab puzzle game with new artworks, animation and voice clips!

Sonic, like other characters, has two versions of voices - one with his standard tone, one with lower tone. Both Japanese versoin (CV: Junichi Kanemaru) and English version (CV: Roger Craig Smith) are available!


Kanemaru-san tweeted about the update as well, telling everyone to play it!
And he was grateful for the joy over his voice as Sonic spread by Sonic fans on Twitter.


A trivia from Hoshino-san on new artwork: 

This is really cool! 

Nakamura-san also recommended the game.


Go get the game now and enjoy the game with Sonic!
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2021/01/13

Aaron Webber in Tokyo, ready for his work at SEGA of Japan!

News from 2021.01.13 
Archived on 2021.01.26 

Aaron Webber is now in Tokyo for his work at SEGA of Japan!
He will now be the Director of Strategy, Studio & Community Relations there to work not only on Sonic but several SEGA IPs.

And greetings from Hoshino-san. :)

Wishing him all the good luck & best for the future!
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2020/11/08

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?

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! 


Tweets collected by: Tabiki
Texts by: Knuttunk
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2020/08/24

Takenobu Mitsuyoshi's no guest dinner show

News from 2020.08.23. 
Archived on 2021.01.23 

Takenobu Mitsuyoshi-san, "the voice of SEGA", held a no-guest dinner show for SEGA employees!
It was originally planned as a real show at Ginza, but due to COVID-19 crisis, it was held as an online event.
You don't work at SEGA? Don't worry, get a ticket and watch the livestream together!
And even when you didn't get a ticket, SEGA Official left a lively tweets of the event which you can follow!


The show is about to start... and SEGA employees are excited! 
There are official merch too!


 The show started!


Ohtani-san was watching the show from home, but his son changed the TV program to something else... Ohtani-san regrets not educating him enough about Mitsuyoshi-san beforehand. :D


Hoshino-san was also listening!  


SEGA Official and Okunari-san are excited about the show being on Japan's Yahoo News! Over 4000 live watches, that's incredible! 


The show's set list! 


To numerous requests, SEGA released an archive version of the show! Enjoy!


Tweets collected by: Tabiki
Texts by: Knuttunk
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2020/08/20

Sonic the Movie in Japan, Digital Release on September 2, and Blu-ray™, DVD and 4K Ultra HD™ on October 21

News from 2020.08.20
Archived on 2020. 11.25

Sonic the Movie is seeing its success in its country of origin Japan too, and it will be released for stay-home-cinema there in two months!


Naka-san and Ohtani-san are excited about the news too! 

"It looks like it will be released in Japan too. I already bought the oveaseas version, what should I do? I guess it's best to buy it for commemoration?" 

- Yujia Naka

"I'm going to get it!" 

- Tomoya Ohtani



Tweets collected by: Tabiki
Texts by: Knuttunk

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2020/03/27

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


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2020/02/20

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


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2020/02/14

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!










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!


Tweets collected by: Tabiki
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2019/09/16

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






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2019/09/03

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!



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2019/08/23

Did you know? Differences in Japanese and international SEGA logo

News from 2019.08.23
Archived on 2019.09.09

If you have ever played a game released by SEGA, you surely remember their iconic blue logo.
However, have you ever noticed that this logo looks a little different depending on the region your game was released in?


Gem Drop's head and game designer Yuichiro Kitao-san addressed this differences between SEGA logo used in Japan and international products, and this tweet gathered attention of many Twitter users and people from the gaming industry, including Naka-san.

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2019/08/21

New trailers & website update on "Mario&Sonic AT 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games"!

News from 2019.08.20-21
Archived on 2019.08.21

New trailers of "Mario & Sonic AT 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games" were released & official website of the game was updated with tons of new information!


There are two versions of the trailer: one for US & Europe and one for Japan, which is longer and has more interesting new footages.

These trailers confirmed the anticipated '2D Classic Mode' of the game which was teased in the first trailer in June. Moreover, the release dates were revealed to be beginning of November this year!

Have a look at them yourself!

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2019/07/26

SEGA Official's fan meeting event in Ōsaki on 26th Jul

News from 2019.07.26
Archived on 2019.08.13

SEGA, the gaming compay which has been publishing many unique products over the past six decades, has attracted many hardcore fans who claim themselves as not only a fan of a specific game but fans of the whole SEGA brand - the 'SEGA fans'.

And SEGA, as a company which values its customers, wishes to show their gratitude towards those loyal fans. For the 'SEGA off-event', a fan meeting event lead by the person behind Japan's SEGA Official Twitter account, SEGA fans are invited at SEGA HQ for a chance to get to know SEGA even better. The event was a huge success last year, and so this time, the same event happened for the first time at their brand new HQ in Osaki with double the number of people invited.

Here is a summary!



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2019/07/24

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.



Senoue-san approves them too!😄


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


Tweets collected by: Tabiki
Texts by: Knuttunk

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2019/07/17

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD

News from 2019.07.17
Archived on 2020.02.16

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch!



Tweets collected by: Tabiki
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2019/06/25

Naka-san on an article about Michael Jackson and SEGA

News from 2019.06.25
Archived on 2019.07.23

The King of Pop passed away 10 years ago from this day. Upon reading an article about the close relationship Michael Jackson and SEGA had, Yuji Naka-san recalled his memory about him.




To add-on, in the article it is stated that as Naka-san realized what happened (and got kicked in the seat by somebody), he couldn't stand up from his seat for a while...
Well, the strict rule of 'clients first' must be followed... The article doesn't state any negative afterstory of this, so I assume MJ left SEGA happily despite this incident. Pfew!

Michael Jackson was known as a huge SEGA fan. Whenever he visited Japan, he'd visit SEGA HQ and let Hisashi Suzuki-san, who was a very good friend of him, show him new games in developments and give advices for making them better since he, too, was a creator and entertainer.
It is still very memorable that Michael Jackson brought his own project of making a game about himself and made it happen while actively contributing to it. (Fun fact: this game was once shown in a popular Japanese TV show「トリビアの泉 (Fountain of Trivia)」, in which trivias and not-so-useful facts of everyday life were posted by audience. So apparantly many people (at least, non-gamers) in Japan didn't know about its existence.) The rhythm game 'Space Channel 5' series also has his cameo appearance. And not to forget, he also worked on the music of Sonic 3.

His legacy in SEGA games shall be passed down the generations.



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2019/05/20

Team Sonic Racing online game manual!

News from 2019.05.20
Archived on 2019.05.20

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

Right before the big day, Sonic Committee announced the release of a web game manual for Team Sonic Racing! Check it out on the official website at the bottom of the top page!


Team Sonic Racing official website http://sonic.sega.jp/TeamSonicRacing/

 Team Sonic Racing web manual https://manual.sega.jp/teamsonicracing/?pid=0



...Or if you want an English translation, see mine below:
(I only translated interesting info, excluding obvious ones)

The 'Tipps from Tails' is only available in Japanese mannual - which I also translated below:

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2019/05/07

SEGA Official & Sonic Committee's cheer-up after Golden Week

News from 2019.05.07
Archived on 2019.05.07

Golden Week, the longest national holiday week of Japan has ended.
For this year 2019, this giant holiday season was especially long with 10 days due to extra holidays added because of the Era Change.
(See reaction of SEGA people on the end of Heisei era and the beginning of Reiwa era here.)

So today is the day 1 for people in Japan to get back to work for the longest national holiday they ever had. They are either filled with energy to work, or don't want to go back to work at all...

Which type are you? :D

For those who are shining with charged energy and for those who need something to lift up your day - Sonic Committee and SEGA Official are there to encourage both of you with nice stuff here!

1. Release of Team Sonic Racing is getting close, only in 2 weeks!
Are you ready to play the new type racing game with Sonic characters? Here you go! Pre-order now and get ready to give full acceleration!
"The first day after a long vacation. The head-spinning everyday started again, but if you wait 14 days more, it's the release day of Team Sonic Racing! Let's do our best for the day!"
- Sonic Committee


 2. For those who need some energy source... how about this little adorable hedgehog?
"The timeline on day 1 after the big holiday is in such a chaos, so I'm posting here a video for you to pick out the thorns out of your heart. Fluffy. (At Orbi Yokohama)"
- SEGA Official

Orbi Yokohama is SEGA's animal park joined with technology where you can interact with different kinds of animals in unique environment of DigitaReal, located in Minato Mirai.
If you have a chance, visit there and you may be able to touch a real hedgehog!

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2019/05/05

Sonic celebrates Children's Day in Japan!

News from 2019.05.05
Archived on 2019.05.06

5th of May is Children's Day in Japan!
To wish for healthy growth of children, people build kites and special carp-shaped windsocks called Koi-nobori. They also make kashiwa-mochi and chimaki, rice cooked in bamboo leaves, an originally traditional Chinese food. That's what Sonic is holding. And what he is wearing is kabuto, a traditional Japanese milirary helmet worn by Samurai.


And Kanemaru-san aka Sonic himself says hi to you all!

 Did you have a nice day?

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2019/05/01

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


The time is coming!

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