Five Reasons Why Sonic the Hedgehog Is A Truly Iconic Character
Get ready to watch his latest adventure in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.’
The beloved blue video game character Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in a new movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Produced by Paramount, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 follows the latest adventure of Sonic and his friends in a high-tech, high-speed world. Sonic’s distinct appearance, heroic personality and unusual powers have captivated fans across different creative realms including film, games, music and fashion. Before the latest movie with Sonic the Hedgehog arrives, HYPEBEAST is looking back at the top five reasons why he’s reached icon status.
After being introduced as Sega’s new mascot in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog starred in an extremely popular video game. Selling millions of copies and, eventually, starring in over 90 games, Sonic’s unique design and bright blue color have made him a favorite character amongst fans. His iconic character design also includes red sneakers, which adds a stylish element to his speedy supernatural abilities. Contributing to his influence in the streetwear community, XLARGE, Stray Rats and Seiko have recently collaborated with the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
The upcoming movie with Sonic the Hedgehog combines the classic video game character with the latest technology to add modern design elements. His surface is covered in a textured quill rendered pattern to match the 3D live-action environment of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Sonic and his best friends, and foes, all take on a sharper aesthetic with a wide array of new expressions while exploring their world. In the movie, Sonic will not only face Dr. Robotnik, a villain from the past, but also reunite with other iconic characters who have appeared in the franchise’s history.
After learning about the top five reasons why Sonic is one of the most iconic characters of all time, get ready to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which releases in cinemas on April 7.
