First off is a new Sonic cartoon series which will begin in Europe in Autumn. Sega are working with a Japanese production team rather than an American team on this particular cartoon, so expect a bit of a departure from the previous cartoons.
Next up is a series of new Sonic collectables and action figures to be produced in Japan.
However, despite the cartoons and toys, we all know Sonic is primarily a game character, and there will be no shortage of the blue hedgehog this year, as Sega intend to release 5 new Sonic titles in Europe this year. While we can account for three of these titles (Sonic Adventure: DX, Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Pinball), this means that two all new Sonic titles will be released this year. I guess we'll have to wait for E3 for more answers.
Speaking on the new plan, Sega's respected head of Sonic development, Yuji Naka, says that, "This means our dream comes true. The next business year will become the Sonic year for Sega group, centered on the TV program. We would like to make Sonic as big as Pokemon."


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