Does Anyone Remember this Strange Sonic the Hedgehog Anime?
While Sonic the Hedgehog is primarily known as a video game character, he has also appeared in comics, movies, and various TV shows. Right now, the world is looking forward to the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Knuckles spin-off series, and yet another animated adaptation from Netflix known as Sonic Prime. This series is the latest in a long line of animated series from the blue blur, and fans all have their favorite series.
For kids of the nineties, chances are they will gravitate to The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog or the Saturday morning cartoon Sonic the Hedgehog (nicknamed SatAM by the fans). If you are a younger viewer, chances are the more recent Sonic Boom or Sonic X has a special place in your heart. However, there is a Japanese anime that was released in the mid-nineties that many fans have forgotten exists. It was not only one of the first Sonic animations to be produced, but it was also one of the strangest.
Sonic Underground: A Look Back At The Blue Blur's Least Beloved Cartoon
The title of the series was simply known as Sonic the Hedgehog, and it was a two-episode OVA released in Japan. OVA stands for Original Video Animation. These are series in Japan that are sold directly on the video market. They are typically shorter than a regular anime TV series would be (usually between two to six episodes) and tended to be more experimental in nature, with animation of higher quality.
Though most OVA’s would be forgotten over time, it should be noted that classic anime like Tenchi Muyo and FLCL started out as OVA’s, so it is worth delving into the world of OVA’s to see what interesting stuff you could find. Sonic the Hedgehog was produced in 1996 by Pierrot, the studio that produced the animated segments for the
Read more on gamerant.com
