SEGA reveals ‘Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond’ during 35th anniversary celebrations
LOS ANGELES — SEGA officially announced a brand-new animated short titled Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond at Anime Expo 2026, giving fans an early highlight of the franchise’s 35th anniversary year.
The reveal happened during the special “Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective” panel on Friday, July 3, at Petree Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center. The session featured Sonic Creative Director Takashi Iizuka, Austin Keys, Jasmin Hernandez, and special guests Tyson Hesse, Evan Stanley, and Alan Wan, moderated by Aaron Webber. Attendees also received an exclusive 35th anniversary collage poster.
According to detailed coverage from Bleeding Cool, the short is scheduled to release this fall. A high-energy sneak peek trailer is already available, showing fast-paced action as Team Sonic faces a powerful new threat from Dr. Eggman.
The official synopsis states: “Dr. Eggman’s new evil scheme is to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic’s life-data and harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic and his friends realize that to defeat Metal Sonic they must rely on the friendship they built through their adventures.”
Additional reporting from ComicBook.com notes that the project continues SEGA’s strong push into animated content and fits into a packed slate of upcoming Sonic releases.
Fans looking for more context on the full convention programming can check SEGA’s full Anime Expo 2026 lineup coverage, which included booth experiences, mascot meet-and-greets, and exclusive merchandise.
More details on the short, including an exact release date and platform, are expected in the coming months as the 35th anniversary celebrations continue.
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