Web series and short films
Sonic: Night of the Werehog (2008)
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Sonic: Night of the Werehog is the first web animation and 3D computer-animated short, released on November 21, 2008, and produced by Marza Animation Planet, created to promote the release of Sonic Unleashed. In the short, Sonic and Chip enter a haunted house and must contend with the two ghosts Su and Uh, who attempt to take pictures of scared visitors to appease the female ghost Lah. [6] [7]
The three ghosts that appeared in the short film were created by Marza Animation Planet, as the studio's illustration staff members created various illustrations that featured them are posted on Marza Animation Planet's Staff X (Twitter) account.
On October 31, 2023, a brand new short film, featuring the three ghosts, entitled "Ghost Tale", was posted on Marza Animation Planet's YouTube channel.
Sonic Mania Adventures (2018)
Sonic Mania Adventures is the second web animation and first 2D one, initially released as a series in five parts between March 31 and July 18, 2018, as a tie-in to Sonic Mania Plus. [8] [9] The series takes place shortly after the events of Sonic Forces , as Classic Sonic arrives back in his world to find Eggman is once again attempting to collect all the Chaos Emeralds. [10] It was produced by Neko Productions and animated by Tyson Hesse, with supervision from Sega. [11]
The series received generally favorable reviews from various critics, who praised the animation and writing. [8] [12] A Christmas-themed bonus episode, starring Amy Rose, was released on December 21, 2018, a few months after its initial completion. [13] [14]
Team Sonic Racing Overdrive (2019)
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Team Sonic Racing Overdrive is a 2D two-part series released in March and April 2019. [15] The miniseries is a promotional tie-in to Team Sonic Racing, and features Sonic, Shadow, and Amy's teams competing in a race on Planet Wisp while Eggman tries to interfere.
Chao in Space (2019)
Chao in Space is a 2D short released on December 13, 2019. In the short, a Chao dreams up the events of a fictional film titled Chao in Space, in which it endures a spaceship battle against a Dark Chao. As it sleeps, Sonic attempts to prevent the sleepwalking Chao from injuring itself, while Dr. Eggman disguises himself as Santa Claus to try to steal Christmas presents. [16] The animation is based on a gag from Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 , which both feature faux advertisements for Chao in Space and its sequel Chao in Space 2. [16]
Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps (2021)
Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps is a 2D two-episode miniseries released in Summer 2021, created as a tie-in to the release of Sonic Colors: Ultimate . The series takes place during the game, and follows Sonic and Tails as they work to save the Wisps imprisoned on Sweet Mountain from Metal Sonic, Orbot and Cubot. [17]
TailsTube (2022–present)
TailsTube is an online YouTube web series starring Miles "Tails" Prower, who acts as a VTuber and host for the show. The show is described as a "fun and informative, Tails-hosted show about all things Sonic". [18] The series' episodes are published irregularly, with 14 having been released as of February 2026. [19]
Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence (2022)
Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence is a 2D short released on November 1, 2022. The short was written by Ian Flynn and directed by Tyson Hesse, with animation by Powerhouse Animation Studios. Set shortly before the events of Sonic Frontiers, the short explains follows Knuckles on Angel Island, explaining how he was sent to the Starfall Islands. [20]
Sonic & Friends (2023)
Sonic & Friends is a 3D computer-animated series released on Sega's Japanese TikTok account and featuring chibi versions of Sonic characters that originated from Sonic Boom merchandise. The teaser was released on August 7, 2023. [21] [22]
Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble (2023)
Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble is a 2D short released on September 20, 2023. The short is a prequel to Sonic Superstars , and features Doctor Eggman, Fang the Hunter, and Trip the Sungazer searching a ruin as part of a villainous plot. Beforehand, Fang dreams of an encounter with Sonic and his friends. [23]
Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings (2024)
Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a three-episode miniseries that serves as a prequel to the events of Shadow Generations . The series was revealed at Anime Expo 2024, and sees Shadow travelling to the Space Colony Ark, believing that Black Doom has been resurrected, while experiencing flashbacks to his past time on the Ark with Maria Robotnik. Other characters who appear include Rouge the Bat, E-123 Omega, and Emerl, a character who debuted in the Game Boy Advance spin-off game Sonic Battle . [24]
Chao Tales (2025)
Chao Tales is a 2025 8-episode animated web series that focuses on Sonic the Hedgehog visiting a Chao Garden throughout the year. The series features Sonic alongside an arrogant Shadow Chao. [25] A Halloween-themed bonus episode was released the following October. [26]
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation (2025)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - The Animation is an animated short released on August 29, 2025, and as a tie-in to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds . [27] It focuses on Shadow the Hedgehog as he pursues eliminating everyone else in a race. The short was nominated for Best Sponsored at the 53rd Annie Awards. [28] [29]
