The most beloved Sonic characters

The greatest people Characters from Sonic? They're competing with each other for attention. I mean, I like Blaze the Cat, but my eyes will glaze off with boredom if you start talking to me about Infinite. Fortunately, the series is full of unique and recognizable animals that have endured throughout time. We can help you get to know some of the many, many iconic Sonic characters if you're a newer or younger fan just starting to watch the series.

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The top Sonic characters are listed below:

Sonic characters - Sonic the Hedgehog in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Sonic the Hedgehog

the team animal. the initial. The quickest thing alive and the coolest person with attitude. We have liked Sonic Spin ever since he first appeared on our screens with Sonic the Hedgehog on Mega Drive (yeah, I know he was originally an air freshener in Rad Mobile, but don't be a stickler for details).

Sonic was developed by renowned Japanese developers Yuji Naka and artist Naoto Ohshima. He is 3'3" tall, canonically 15 years old, and has a penchant for chili dogs. Since then, the series has divided the two blue-hued hedgehog characters into "modern" and "classic" forms, particularly in Sonic Generations where they both appear as distinct characters. Sonic always stands up for what's right and puts up a lot of effort to keep the numerous creatures in his environment safe from Doctor Robotnik, his archenemy.

Sonic characters - Tails in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

"Tails" Prower, Miles

Yes, Tails is not his only name. Indeed, Miles Prower is a pun, and I really hope that this is something that some people are only now realizing. Tails, a fox from Sonic's universe, was created by Yasushi Yamaguchi as part of an internal Sega competition and debuted in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Mega Drive. Like Pokémon's Ninetails, Tails was originally inspired by the mythical Japanese monster the Kitsune. Although he is sometimes timid and shy, Tails is significantly more intelligent than Sonic and adept with technology.

Even though Tails is only eight years old, he manages to build and operate vehicles like aircraft. In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, players could now completely control Tails and use his helicopter-like appendages to fly around levels, unlike in Sonic 2, when the second player could only control Tails in what I like to term "youngest sibling mode."

Sonic characters - Knuckles in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Echidna's Knuckles

Based on the echidna, a marsupial, Sega designed Knuckles as a new foe for Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Knuckles can leap and glide away by using his strong hands to smash through weak barriers and even scale tall surfaces. Doctor Robotnik first deceived Knuckles into fighting Sonic because his species was assigned to guard the enormous Master Emerald. Robotnik utilized Knuckles' power to defeat the blue blur after lying and claiming that Sonic was trying to take it.

Fortunately, Knuckles soon came to understand he had been duped and turned against Robotnik, although his gullibility has been a recurring theme throughout the series. Knuckles resides on Angel Island, also known as Floating Island, which is an island propelled into the air by the Master Emerald's power. When Takashi Yuda developed Knuckles in the beginning, he was given the name Knuckles to represent his strong and cool character. He was voiced by Idris Elba for the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2 more recently. We believe Knuckles is aware of his attraction to women.

Sonic characters - Doctor Robotnik in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Dr. Robotnik

Robotnik, the primary enemy of the series, was once known as Dr. Robotnik. However, he also went by Dr. Eggman in the Sonic Adventure games. Robotnik is a wicked genius who uses intellect in strange ways. He is obsessed with ensnaring little creatures and turning them into robots to carry out his wishes. Though several of his enormous robotic opponents have obvious large flashing red weak areas, he nevertheless makes them frequently enough for Sonic to crush them into dust. Hey buddy, why don't you at least make the 60-foot killing machine hedgehog proof after spending so much time making it? Are you manufacturing these things out of tin foil? They may not have vibranium in your planet.

While many claim that Dr Robotnik resembles former US President Teddy Rosevelt, Naoto Ohshima's initial design was inspired by a variety of characters, including Humpty Dumpty and Mario. The most recent appearances of Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, were in the two Sonic the Hedgehog films. Metal Sonic, a metallic, malevolent counterpart of Sonic, is another creation of Robotnik. That is all there is to him, thus I won't be writing about him on this list.

Sonic characters - Amy Rose in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Amy Rose

I discovered now that Amy Rose is a hedgehog as well. How? Though she doesn't resemble Sonic at all, I suppose the pink hair is supposed to be a more feminine take on the quills? Please hold on, I need a minute. My life has just been rocked. Anyway, I won't say much more about Amy Rose's first appearance in Sonic CD. She is deeply in love with Sonic, even if their relationship is often rejected. Poor girl, maybe one day he will see you, dear kid. She also wields a giant hammer called as the Piko Piko Hammer.

To be honest, I don't understand Sonic's perspective on Amy; she seems like a wonderful girl who is obviously in love with you. What are you doing, dude? She doesn't have cooties, so stop running away and go be a guy. Get over the chili dogs. In some of the later games, such as Sonic Adventure, Sonic Heroes, and Sonic Advance 3, you may take on the role of Amy, who is a really wonderful character. You are an idiot, Sonic.

Sonic characters - Shadow the Hedgehog in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Hedgehog Shadow

As you can see, Shadow has the name of a hedgehog, and he resembles Sonic in every way. I don't believe it's my fault that I failed to recognize Amy's hedgehog identity. Shadow was developed to be the ideal lifeform by Eggman's grandpa, Gerald Robotnik, who made his debut in Sonic Adventure 2. Though he is noticeably more solemn, he shares many of Sonic's abilities and traits, including superspeed.

In addition, Shadow had a strong friendship with a human named Maria Robotnik, who was both Eggman's cousin and Gerald's granddaughter. In the cooperative platformer Sonic Heroes, Shadow would ultimately join forces with other "dark" characters like Rouge the Bat and Omega the robot.

He was first created by Takashi Iizuka and Shiro Maekawa to offer Sonic a more attractive opponent. Shadow has an almost absurdly theatrical and edgy attitude, which has been often mocked in subsequent games. On the Gamecube, Shadow even had his own game, Shadow the Hedgehog, in which he collaborated with an odd starfish demon and used a real human pistol. All of it is true, really.

Sonic Charactes - Blaze the Cat in front of a screenshot of Sonic running through Green Hill Zone

Blaze the Cat

Blaze the Cat is a very significant character even if she isn't the title character as Sonic is. She is really the protector of the Sol emeralds and a princess of the imperial class from Earth who lives in the Sol Dimension.

Blaze initially appears in Sonic Rush, a Nintendo DS platformer released in 2005. Her whole issue is that she's very self-critical and antisocial, which is, to be honest, a very relatable mood, I'm sure for many of you. However, after getting to know Sonic and company, she learns the value of friendship.

Sonic characters - Big the Cat in front of a screenshot of Sonic running through Green Hill Zone

Large the Cat

There's something about this man. Who is not a fan of Big the Cat? In contrast to Blaze, he is a pretty laid-back person who is enjoyable to be around rather than carrying the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders. His favorite activity is tossing out a line with his friend Froggy, so if you like fishing, he's very fun.

In Sonic Adventure, the first mainstream Sonic game with 3D gameplay, you first encounter Big. You'll see very soon that while this young man finds some happiness and calmness in his life, he is also eager to put himself in danger in order to save his friends. In no time, he will join his friends and leave his lonely life behind. To be honest, I could use some of his laid-back vibes in my life. Come on, Big, grab your rod; let's go fishing.

Sonic characters - Silver the Hedgehog in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Hedgehog Silver

Silver the Hedgehog is my second favorite hedgehog, after Shadow, and he's similar to Trunks in Dragon Ball Z in Sonic. Yes, Sonic doesn't make it into my top two, or even into my top three when the TV series Sonic Underground is taken into account. I love you, Manic. Well, I'm getting off topic. Silver is a 200-year-old time traveler who comes back to Sonic's era to try to stop the tragedies that would otherwise result in a less-than-ideal future.

Silver's telekinetic skills are among his most fascinating traits; they provide a unique experience in contrast to Sonic's incredible speed. I must also praise Silver's disposition; he is a positive guy who does not allow hardship to break him. In addition, he is very compassionate, devoted, and driven by a strong sense of justice to act morally. When Silver initially appears in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), he may be the game's greatest feature.

Sonic characters - Rouge the Bat in front of a screenshot of Green Hill Zone

Rouge the Bat

Who doesn’t like a little spying? You can tell you're going to have a blast when the spy in question is a charming jewel thief who also happens to be a tremendous badass. Despite the fact that it may sometimes be difficult to determine her motives, Rouge the Bat is a beloved Sonic character, and I too am a huge admirer. Finding what works for her is generally a smart idea since that's the route she's most likely to take—that's not to say she's not a loyal person.

Rouge makes her debut in Sonic Adventure 2 and has since helped Sonic and his friends several times. While she certainly has a thing for beautiful gems, her friends are also very important to her. It's also true that her fighting skills are really amazing. She is a fantastic kickboxer, knocking out opponents all over the place thanks to her years of experience as a government agent.

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This brings an end to our ranking of the greatest Sonic characters. To experience even more excitement, don't miss out on our following guide, which breaks down the top Switch platformers and has a cameo from none other than the legendary old hog.

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