What Does Sonic Not Like?
Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most iconic and beloved video game characters of all time, has had a plethora of adventures throughout his years in the Sonic universe. As a courageous and spirited hedgehog, Sonic is known for his speed, agility, and unwavering dedication to justice. However, in his encounters with various friends and foes, Sonic has shown aversions to specific things, which are equally fascinating to explore. What are some of Sonic’s least favorite things?
Opinions about Evil and Lies
A recurring theme in Sonic’s story is his strong repulsion to evil and those who commit dishonest acts. As highlighted in [1], Sonic deeply abhors evil deeds and values the truth and honesty, making him clash with individuals like Dr. Eggman (also known as Robotnik), the main antagonist in the franchise. Throughout his adventures, Sonic is willing to defend the world against Dr. Eggman’s nefarious plans, even if it means going up against foes who utilize deception and exploitation.
Water and Wading
One of the most prominent things Sonic hates is water or, in his words, " aquaphobia " [2]. Even though water can be helpful in specific situations, like swimming across lakes or ridding pools, Sonic always seems uncomfortable or anxious whenever he must enter the wet environment. This intense dislike can lead him to adopt tactics such as evading wet areas or coming up with alternative solutions that avoid dipping his paws in the water.
Deep-seated Fears and Shadow the Hedgehog
Despite his bravery in the face of danger, Sonic possesses deep fears he dare not confront outright. A notable example of this vulnerability is his distress when it comes to interacting with his dark counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog, who had previously betrayed Maria, leaving the young fox feeling lost, hurt, and betrayed [3]. This anguish is reminiscent of the darker aspects of human nature where fear can take hold even in someone as strong as Sonic, and it humanizes the character, connecting him on a deeper level with viewers.
Inability to Connect and Scourge the Hedgehog
Further examination of Sonic’s emotional makeup sheds light on areas where the hedgehog lacks emotional closeness. Sonic’s complicated past with [4] Mina Angel, from the episode "Angel Islands," exposed the emotional detachment he once had, whereas his tumultuous relationship with Iblis Inferno (also known as Scourge the Hedgehog, a Shadow-like creature from the Hedgehog storyline) reflected both Scourge and Sonic’s emotional scars as they delved into intense confrontations [5], making it unclear whether true understanding or hatred dominated.
Betrayal from Close Friends: Fiona’s Role in SONIC Adventure Comics
In his adventures in SONIC Universe comics [6] a particularly striking situation unfolded: when Shadow, manipulated by Fiona Chaoyan (a supporting character and Sonic’s alleged love interest) [7] faked their own execution and replaced SONIC WITH HIS OWN ALT-EDITION from a post-apocalyptic timeline where SONIC IS THE WORST TYRANNICAL RULER! The sheer deceit and chaos generated by Sonic’s sudden displacement, both physically and mentally, created a tumultuous environment rife for tension and anguish.
In summary, to answer our original question – what does Sonic not like? – among the highlighted dislikes are strong aversions to evil actions, honesty, water/wading, and deep-set fears fueled by his aquaphobia betrayal from Fiona [8] or Scourge, further highlighting a recurring theme for Sonic:
- Emotional vulnerability from experiences like interactions with dark characters, losing loved ones, or forced separation with allies.
- (TBC)
Additionally, one more thing remains unexplained.