Sonic just turned 35, and SEGA marked the occasion with a short anime, "Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond." The Japanese side announced it and even screened a teaser at Anime Expo 2026; a 4K clip with many familiar faces surfaced on YouTube. The full version is slated for this fall — esp. longtime fans will want to keep an eye out.
Dr. Eggman’s latest scheme is predictably over-the-top: convert Metal Sonic into a flawless battle unit by siphoning Sonic’s life data and tapping the Chaos Emeralds. Think Sonic vs. Metal Sonic, but amped up with tech and emerald energy. To stop that, Sonic and his crew have to rely on the bonds they’ve forged over countless runs and escapes — a strategy that sounds simple on paper and, honestly, could fall apart in the mess of old arguments and new pressures.