Lately we've seen Sonic and Amy together these past few years. Sonic Forces for phones in a matter of events, the IDW (although they are not 100% canon), a few official images of the two in official accounts, the new line stickers did not look so much Amy stalking and Sonic uncomfortable; On the contrary they look good or have put it as if they were Sega's Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Do you think there will be a small future for the possible couple?
Itās true! Sega has been re-marketing over these newĀ āerasā you could say within media and advertising. Itās interesting to see theirĀ ānew directionā with so manyĀ āprojectsā to find thatĀ āSonic flareā that once sparked the whole series into great appeal and success.
I have great hopes for them. I know itās coming slowly, but as a little girl I once predicted that SEGA would have an ultimate questionā¦ Would romance in the Sonic series improve the brand as a whole? Is it successfully marketable?
Over the last few years, I have been studying and watching SEGAās strategies and trying to learn the best I can while not beingĀ āin the loopā so to speak. Theyāre kinda experimenting, and I worry it could be forced.
Iām only hoping that they realize Shipping and the possibility of young love isnāt a bad marketing idea. In fact, the themes of love and self-healing (Much like Steven Universe) and Friendship with Magical Success that makes sense (My Little Pony) are doing incredible.
Sonicās mainĀ āthemeā was about nature vs. metal, man and his unbreakable soul, and how a life with friends is more than any life alone.
If they can putĀ āLove of Friendsā andĀ āCaring for othersā with the idea that Sonic and Amy, along with other couples theyāve established, could translate into a cuteĀ ācrushingā moments that could boost the series into more mainstream for this generation, it could be epic!
We want more emotion, but what we really want is that rebel heroism we saw in Sonic at the very beginning. He wasnāt as unconventional as Batman, as Lawful Good as Superman, or as Tragic as most superhero stories go.
He wasnāt Mario, who got the job done with a smile and Yahoo!
He was dealing with metallic scrap ruining his world. He was alone and had to accept others, but only under the condition, they accepted him and his way. He had to learn to care for others and not just protect them and then ditch them.
Sonicās core is his unbreakable will, but then also his undeniable heart.
He loves his friends.
He loves nature and the world he races upon.
He loves his life.
That is inspiring. Itās subtle, as is most things in Japanese animation, but itās what drew us to Sonic and his unusual character.
Heās cocky, heās fun to watch, heās hyper but chillā¦ and he wonāt back down.
Not all heroes can show a raw side and a big heart at the same time. Sonic can.
How does Amy fit into this world? This brand?
If Sonic is the will/soul of the series, Tails is the can-do spirit. The mind over matter. If I try, if I believe in myself as my friends and hero idol do, then I can do anything so long as I donāt give up. Knuckles, muscle, but brawns is used for valiant causes like saving your friends and doing the right thing without hesitation. You canāt just isolate yourself, you need others, and others need you.
Then thereās Amy.
The Heart.
People can change, theyāre good, there is more then just fighting, life is meant to be enjoyed and not dull or boring, you can seize your own destiny, you can fight for those you love and the future you want to pursue, you donāt have to give up your dreams, you are special and wanted, you can make a difference, youāre strong so long as you donāt ever give up!
There is so much Amy bringsā¦ and when sheās tossed to the sidelines, we lose that emotional grip and the cliffhanger of seeing Amyās subtle lessons inspire the rest of the gang and give us emotional depth physically on the screenā¦
You canāt cut women and their influence out. Even if itās Shonen.
Rouge too, Blaze as wellā¦ All the girls have something that is hard to translate through a male character. (It can happen! Donāt get me wrong, I love sensitive guy characters!)
To abandonĀ āheartā from your seriesā¦ to give those roles to the other 3 or even to other characters doesnāt work as well since Amy was LITERALLY crafted to be that glue that kept that emotional turmoil and comfort in a beautiful balance.
Devotion to oneās heart.
The heart is strong, no matter what. It may fight for different reasons, but each is a strong emotion that canāt be denied nor forgotten.
The heart suffers, but it does so for others.
Because it cares, it speaks up, and wonāt let you carry on if itās wrong or hurting others.
The heart can be easily beguiled or deceived, manipulated, and usedā¦
The heart can also quickly forgive, not judge, and love unconditionally.
The heart sacrifices, is unselfish, and undeterred.
The heart is hopeful, and ever-patientā¦
The heart can be fierce because it feels so much and will scold you when its called for. Itās brave and true but most of all-
It perseveres.
Gets back up.
āI told you didnāt I? There was no way Sonic would let something like that happen!ā - Sonic Unleashed, Amy Rose.
Believes.
The heart is strong.
And to be without a cute little romance like what the heart seeks, is like denying the heart altogether.
āThere was always something fun to do with Sonic around. I really miss him.ā - Sonic Adventure
āI hate it when they leave me behind!ā -Ā āHave no fear! Amy Rose is here!āĀ - āI know that people fight over the most trivial things. Some people may be selfish like the Professor saidā¦ But theyāre basically good. If they try their best and never give up on their wishesā¦. They always have a reason to be happy. Thatās why you should help them outā¦ Saving them is a good thing!āĀ - Sonic Adventure 2
āLove changes everything. It feels like every little moment in your life is huge!ā -Ā āSonic, Iām going to save you.ā - Sonic 06
āNo matter the package, youāre still my Sonic, Sonic!āĀ - āThat wonāt happen! Thereās no way Sonic will let it end like this!ā - Sonic Unleashed
You save the lines that mean the most to the character of the HEART, and you can learn a lot about a characterās heart through their words.
I would love for our Blue Hedgehog to continue to learn about love through this spirited, cheerful, and canonally described āprettyā Pink Hedgehog!
Sorry, I could quote Amy for so long haha! Thatās all for now, too long of a rant!
