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He kept the role until 2010 when he was replaced by Roger Craig Smith, who has voiced Sonic since then he also voices Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the Assassin's Creed series and Chris Redfield in the Resident Evil and Marvel vs. He was later replaced by Jason Griffith, who had previously voiced the character in the English dub of Sonic X and who also voiced Tom on Chaotic. From 1999 till 2004, he was voiced by Ryan Drummond.
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In the cartoons, he was voiced by Jaleel White, although in Sonic Underground, his singing voice was provided by Samuel Vincent. In his first speaking role in Sonic's Schoolhouse, he was voiced by Meg Inglima. In Japan, Sonic has been voiced by Jun'ichi Kanemaru since 1998. Sonic has also had many voice actors throughout his history. Sonic's rival in the gaming industry used to be Mario, but now they are seen as friendly competitors ever since Sega became third party and started releasing Sonic games for Nintendo systems. Another one of his friends is Amy Rose, who harbors an one-sided crush on him and desires the marry him. Knuckles the Echidna is another close friend, but was also his first rival, though their rivalry is now much friendlier. Sonic's best friend is Miles "Tails" Prower, who at times acts like a little brother to Sonic and aids him in any way he can. However, much like Mario and Bowser, Sonic always foils Eggman's various schemes, no matter how hopeless or dire the situation may become. Eggman, an evil scientist who plans to conquer the world. Sonic is a 15-year-old hedgehog known for his fast speed (hence his name), and his laid-back and cocky attitude towards serious situations. Sonic the Hedgehog is the titular protagonist of the franchise with the same name. Shadow the Hedgehog (arch-rival, formerly) Knuckles the Echidna (first arch-rival, formerly) Wreck-It Ralph (Outside of His Gaming Role) Time Traveling Powers (with the Chaos Emeralds) Reality-Warping (with the Chaos Emeralds) Excalibur Armor (when in contact with the Excalibur sword)Ĭhaos Powers (when in contact with the Chaos Emeralds)ĭark Energy Attacks (in certain super forms)