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[saber16]

... It's amazing how this 2 minute short got more right than 60+ episodes.

[Uncle Ben]

This is looks So much better than what we got in Sonic X

[LogiTeeka]

I read somewhere that there were originally plans to make two separate versions of the show for different audiences in America and Japan. The American one was gonna take place on an alternate or future Earth (similar to our concept of Mobius) while the Japanese version would take place on our modern-day Earth. But due to distribution issues with other companies and overseas localization, as well as production budgets; it was scrapped in favor of adding both ideas into one show.

If this is indeed true, it would certainly explain why there are two different pilot episodes for the show. One in English and the other in Japanese.

[zelchias]

I always did wonder why they never went along with this set up. It particularly intrigues me that they included 'civilian' Mobians in this iteration of the show, something they never once really delved into in either Sonic X or the games (something that always irritated me).

In fact about the only problem I ever had with this? Is that it kinda makes it look like Sonic is a hooligan invading an otherwise peaceful city... it takes more to indicate evil than having Eggman sitting in his control room while his cute little servant robots play a game with eachother.

[Uncle Ben]

In fact about the only problem I ever had with this? Is that it kinda makes it look like Sonic is a hooligan invading an otherwise peaceful city... it takes more to indicate evil than having Eggman sitting in his control room while his cute little servant robots play a game with eachother.

So?? Thats what Sonic does best when Eggman is around

[zelchias]

Indeed he is, but that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't really look like Eggman's actually doing anything particularly evil or even vaguely villainous in this pilot. The city is clean, the robots only attack in response to Sonic, and none of the people there seemed opressed or in danger until Sonic shows up. Heck, we aren't even treated to cute little animals being used as robot batteries. You can't just put a bad guy somewhere, have him do nothing and then act as if the hero was doing something heroic by messing up his stuff.

[RedMenace]

"Crystal Rainbow Stone," eh? Yeah, I think saw one at a yard sale, once.

And, geez. It's true. Sonic is the real menace, in this pilot. Why all the collateral damage? I guess those non-specific animal folks have had it too good for far too long.

Edited by RedMenace, 29 September 2012 - 09:57 AM.

[Uncle Ben]

Well is also like a 2 minute short so for all we know Eggman couldda done something bad and sonic was looking for him

"Crystal Rainbow Stone," eh? Yeah, I think saw one at a yard sale, once.

And, geez. It's true. Sonic is the real menace, in this pilot. Why all the collateral damage? I guess those non-specific animal folks have had it too good for far too long.

I guess

[LogiTeeka]

Hmm... That could be an interesting premise for some alternate universe; where Eggman's the city's chief of security and Sonic's the city's most wanted fugitive.

[Uncle Ben]

Hmm... That could be an interesting premise for some alternate universe; where Eggman's the city's chief of security and Sonic's the city's most wanted fugitive.

ehhh it could work but it wouldn't seem right... unless Eggman is oppressive

[RedAuthar]

Interesting Note: The Sonic OVA was originally supposed to spawn a series....which eventually became the Sonic X project. By the time Sonic X came around the OVA no longer had anything to do with it but still...it's interesting to know they were somewhat connected.

[Uncle Ben]

i really did not know that. i kinda like the OVA but it couldda been better

[Teirusu]

Aw. Sonic Ova is awesome, I love the graphic style it was made. If I see another Sonic show, I want take those designs. I did not know that neither about Sonic OVA - Sonic X

[Uncle Ben]

The OVA was ok. It seemed like it was aimed toward an older audience.

[Prime]

The OVA was ok. It seemed like it was aimed toward an older audience.

Maybe because it was an OVA? And OVA's were/are aimed at a more mature/older audience who had the disposable income to have bought these things on VHS tape back in the day?

[RedAuthar]

Well technically it was released in the US as Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie.

[blue]

The OVA was ok. It seemed like it was aimed toward an older audience.

Don't forget that Japan allows dark and edgy material into children shows than in America or the Western World in general. If you disagree please respond.

[Uncle Ben]

good point. Why Japanese TV is better in ways: No restrictions

[RedAuthar]

Less restrictions.

[Uncle Ben]

same thing... but better