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2020/05/15

SEGA's 60th anniversary framed post stamps & pin badges

News from 2020.05.15
Archived on 2020. 08.22


New item for SEGA 60th: SEGA 60th anniversary framed post stamps + pin badges!


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2020/05/08

First issue of Japanese version of IDW’s Sonic comic series is now out in Japan

News from 2020.05.08
Archived on 2020.05.17

As reported previously, the ongoing IDW Sonic comic series of the US has been localized for Japan release by Wise Publishing on May 8th - which is today!



Sonic Committee has announced it too.

And guess what, Ohtani-san bought it as well!

Three volumes (including this one) are decided to be released. The release of more volumes of the series depends on the sales of these issues. Don't miss this chance!



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2020/05/06

Mobile game “Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic” is here!

News from 2020.05.06 
Archived on 2020. 08.17


The mobile game “Sonic AT Tokyo 2020 Olympic” is finally here!
Have you played it already? Some of you might have got it right on the first day of release!











2020/04/24

The official Sonic themed virtual wallpaper

News from 2020.04.24 
Archived on 2020. 08.17


SEGA prepared various images for people doing telework and need some cool background to show off at your video conferences!
Get your Sonic design backgrounds here!




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2020/04/22

SONIC SOUND STATION - 24h-limited Sonic songs radio!

News from 2020.04.22
Archived on 2020.05.03

Right after the ending of Sonic Station LIVE!, the 24h-limited music stream of Sonic songs - "SONIC SOUND STATION (placeholder name)" was revealed on the same YouTube channel! Were you able to listen to it live?

If you liked such stream, use the hashtag #ソニックステーションLIVE or #ソニステ to tweet about it on Twitter and we might get more of such streams! That would be very cool, don't you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeTH_uibMR8
(video not available anymore)

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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


IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comic is getting released in Japan

News from 2019.03.27
Archived on 2019.05.17

A long-awaited series! IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comic is getting released in Japan!

As announced in Sonic Station LIVE! #2, the ongoing Sonic comic series of the US is being localized for Japan release by Wise Publishing on May 8th. The publisher is getting excited over the news like Japanese Sonic fans!

The first three issues are already on production. The release of more volumes of the series depends on the sales of these issues. Don't miss this chance!





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2020/03/21

Sonic the Movie Digital Release on March 31, and Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD™ on May 19

News from 2020.03.20
Archived on 2020.05.17

Sonic the Movie is coming to your home in digital format!
Don't miss the digital release on March 31, and Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD™ on May 19!





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2020/03/17

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?


Yes, it's him.



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:





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




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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2020/03/14

Sonic the Movie grossed $306 million worldwide!

News from 2020.03.14
Archived on 2020.05.17

A  cheering news about Sonic the Movie - its Box Office reached over 300 million dollars! The SEGA Official and Sonic the Movie Official tweeted about this news.




Shiro Maekawa-san, the scenario and script writer of several Sonic series works such as Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Sonic 06, Sonic and the Black Knight etc.) reacted to this big news:
"300 million dollars!?"


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