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It's June, the rainy season. The damp air might become refreshing if a gust of blue wind blows...?
So this month, we'll be introducing wallpaper featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, the supersonic hedgehog whose birthday is on June 23rd!
Chili dog sommelier!?
What immediately catches the eye is the combination of black-rimmed glasses and a playful expression! He has a boyish charm, yet also a mature sexiness...it's kind of unfair, isn't it?
What Sonic is holding up is his favorite food, a chili dog!
Could these glasses possibly be for judging chili dogs?! He might be wearing them to examine his favorite spicy flavor, appearance, aromaāfrom every angle.
And this is the item that caught their eye! With the Chaos Emerald flag even flying, it truly looks like a glorious first prize winner.
Sonic's expression seems to convey a sense of confidence, as if to say, "This settles it, right?"
Looks like I can't beat Sonic after all!?
Sonic is free-spirited and cool, like the wind. He's completely natural, yet even his casual gestures look incredibly stylish. And on top of that, he has a kindness that won't leave people in need aloneāhe's just so charming!
For example, what if this chili dog was a fake, planted byĀ Dr. EggmanĀ to trick Sonic ...?
Having seen through the trap, Sonic deliberately plants a flag and declares:
"Hey, Eggman. You look perfect, but you might smell a little bit like industrial oil."
His overwhelming confidence allows him to manipulate even evil schemes with ease. That's Sonic for you!
As a fan of Dr. Eggman, I'm honestly frustrated that he's cleverly thwarted every time! But I think it's also interesting to see how Dr. Eggman's never-give-up spirit is nurtured with each setback.
I hope Sonic continues to do his best and cleverly stop Dr. Eggman's evil plans!
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My first long character analysis that isn't about Sonic and is very controversial. Letās see how this ramble pile goes!
If you want to see a better structured analysis Iāll recommend this video. Iām basically saying the same stuff but with added-on clarifications.
No one has to agree with me but keep in mind I didn't grow up with this franchise, so my opinions are all over the place. A good thing is you don't have to worry about any biases from me. Now, onto my loveable pink hegie!
Amy is misunderstood to be written as this one note girl whoās only character trait is to love Sonic. People usually say sheās now strong, confident, a leader, capable, and is her own character and I agree. But sheās always had those good traits. Was Amy always well written? No! Do I think it could be a sign of her being inconsistent? Absolutely! Hereās just a few examples of her best moments in the past.
Sonic Xās best moments were whenever Amy genuinely wanted to help people or stand up for them. The episode where Amy gives Sonic a bracelet to make him feel protected is incredibly thoughtful. There were also times she led the group even though she wasn't supposed to. It's a flaw, not many people talk about, but itās a part of her. Itās also a trait that is most shown in Sonic Boom and Prime. (From what little we saw of it) Also Team Rose exists, so she's always been a leader.
-In the Japanese version of the show Amy has a whole life goal that has nothing to do with Sonic. She wanted to own a restaurant someday.
Sonic Adventure has good moments too. Her reason for wanting to be with Sonic isnāt because āShe wants to see his handsome faceā but because sheās bored out of her mind. Then Amy helps a little Flikey despite the fact she wouldāve been safer by not doing that. Amyās interactions with Gamma impacted the robot to the point of him sacrificing himself to free a Bird he needed to stay alive. This shows how much dedication Amy has to doing the right thing even when she doesn't have to. To top it off she got what she wanted in the end. A not-so-boring day.
In Sonic Adventure 2 she jokes around about marrying Sonic and acts like she wonāt tell him about Shadow but does it anyway. Then she breaks him out too. Canāt forget about her moment with Shadow. With her positivity and most emotionally mature moment. Amy basically saved the world by doing that. I know some say āAnyone else couldāve done that,ā but everyone else was occupied and Amy had the most patience (mind you sheās been left behind constantly in this game lol) to have a talk with Shadow. No one else had the time (and debatably wouldnāt have took the time) to talk with him.
That one moment in Sonic Heroes wasnāt Amyās best moment, but I donāt think itās horrible for two reasons. One, Sonic doesnāt take her seriously (same as SA2) and tells her this.
Yeah, Sonic figured Amy was trying to annoy him. Two, she made sure to continue the search to find Chocola and Froggy and stayed with her team until they were found. Even when Amy wasnāt written the best, she stayed true to herself in some fashion.
Anyway, back to Amyās other moments.
In Sonic 06 Amy quickly bonds with Silver until he turns against Sonic. The moment she says āIf I had to choose between the world and Sonic, I would choose Sonicā was never meant to mean she loves one more than the other. Itās meant to be a sign of how much Amy trusted her friend. And donāt worry Sonic Adventure shows her standing up for Gamma in front of the main person sheād usually trust. Sonic is not immune to her protective nature. Sheāll go against him if it means making the right choice. Amyās devoted to Sonic, but sheās not a blind follower. Heck, sheās even encouraging towards Elise and wishes her luck on finding Sonic. Despite not knowing Elise was looking for him. Amy is the definition of encouragement and I wish people could learn to appreciate her moments of being a kind and honorable person for those she cares about.
Did I forget to mention she saved the world AGAIN by not letting Silver kill Sonic which caused him to question Mephiles?
-I really love how Amy is so friendly to most characters. She is just as energetic when she talks to Birdie, Shadow, Elise, Silver, and anyone she meets as she is when Sonicās around. The girlās a total extrovert. It could also explain her alleged abandonment issues. It definitely explains why sheās so pushy. Even the prospect of being alone makes her worried and there are so many examples of this itās crazy!
Almost every moment in Unleashed is Amyās best moment. In my opinion, sheās written the best in that game. Amy apologizes when she thinks Sonic in his Werehog form was someone else. She doesn't even call him āuglyā or anything like that. Amy just leaves him be. Her compassion knows no bounds. She encourages Professor Pickles when heās worried about the destruction of the earth and compliments Sonic at the same time. Amy even gives Sonic encouragement when heās insecure about being a āmonster.ā Proving her love for him is (and never was) disingenuous or about a perception of him. Amy loves Sonic for Sonic. She even states this in her first appearance in IDW. This trait clearly wasn't made up on the spot.
By the way, has anyone noticed how much of a symbol of hope Amy is? Sonic IS truly an inspiration to her. Even Sonic Forces got that part of her character right.
Okay, so that was most of her good moments. Now what? Oh, yeah. Amy is not a stalker. She doesnāt constantly follow Sonic around when heās not looking or something. That or calling her a āfan girlā implies sheās some random girl who likes Sonic.
Amy is and has always been friends with him. Itās also why sheās always so excited to see him. She even says āLong time no seeā in Adventure. Itās a common saying for a reason. It shows how little these characters see each other and proves they mostly live independent lives.
Both Amy and Tails have followed Sonic in the old games too. Tails also finds Sonic all the time. You donāt hear anyone calling Tails a stalker. In Sonic X they and their friends all stay in the same house. This proves sheās not a stalker there either. Even if not always shown very well in the past, Sonic and Amy are best friends. I DO think the writers couldāve made their friendship clearer by having Sonic not act as uncomfortable around her, but thatās my opinion.
-Do you notice how in Boom, IDW, and other versions of Amy people commonly like are from material where Team Sonic includes her and treats her like sheās a part of the team? Instead of stories like in Sonic Riders where Amy has to find Team Sonic or Sonic Heroes where she makes her own group. Or any monument in the past where sheās either left behind or has to say āIām coming tooā and joins her friends anyway despite being left. I donāt think her friends meant any harm (and it probably wasnāt the writer's intention) but how the characters, especially Sonic treated Amy seems to affect how the audience at the time thought of her.
Another reason I don't think the writers wanted people to hate Amy is that usually, Sonic is blunt. Heās not the āIāll just spare your feelingsā type. Sonic is an upfront and honest character. Heād call Amy out assertively if he needed to.
While I wonāt say Amy was written perfectly, Iāll chalk it up to her being written like a child. You know, how some little kids are always honest about how they feel? Like the moment in Sonic Battle when sheās talking about raising Emerald with Sonic. Kids play pretend all the time. Iām not excusing her moments of threatening Cream or any other questionable moments like in Sonic Rush. Sonic Freeriders is the biggest example and by far her worst appearance.
I will defend Sonic Riders. Sonic launched Amy into the sky with Eggman. Sonic isn't perfect either. Her anger wasnāt agreeable but justifiable.
-Also all Sonic characters have bad characterizations. A huge example is Shadow, but we don't define him by those moments. Amy should be no different.
Amy is meant to be exaggerated and cartoony. You know, like when Sonic and Knuckles fight or clash with each other. Same for Shadow too. They always fight, but itās how their dynamics work. Itās never made to be taken seriously.
All of this was to say, Amy is a great yet flawed character. But I want people to know sheās always been a kindhearted, girly, silly, selfless, adventurous, loyal, and fun character people praise her for in Boom, IDW, and Frontiers. I wouldnāt say sheās āgotten betterā because that implies she was never good to begin with. I see it more as the writing became easier for people to understand. The constant hate from the past has truly tarnished her reputation even today. To the point where her best moments are ignored.
Even though her love for Sonic is the cartoony and genuine part of her personality, itās not the only part. No, Amy doesn't have to be romantic but other female Sonic characters exist for that reason. Amy is also a wonderful representation of a strong and confident character who is traditionally feminine at the same time. A good example is her being a literal comfort character because she comforts and protects everyone she comes across. She'll kick your butt for messing with her friends then help you with your emotional issues afterward. She'd make a great therapist.
My favorite examples of Amy's characterization are Unleashed, TMOSTH, and the IDW Sonic Riders Arc. Those are the main examples of how she used to be commonly written. Itās just the little things youāve gotta pay attention to. Thanks for reading my less-than-organized rambling. Again, you don't have to agree with me, but I enjoy chatting with you lovelies. Hope I at least gave a coherent answer as to why people always loved Amy Rose!
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