The official home of Sonic the Hedgehog on YouTube! ESRB EVERYONE to EVERYONE 10+. Visit esrb.org for rating information. Welcome to the official channel for Sonic the Hedgehog: videogame icon, nemesis to Dr. Eggman, chili dog fan and the fastest hedgehog on earth. From the day Sonic The Hedgehog was released in June 1991, SEGA's famous blue hedgehog instantly became an icon for a generation of gamers. Defined by his super-fast speed, this cool edgy character has a readiness for all types of adventure. In the more than thirty years since he first raced on to videogame consoles, Sonic the Hedgehog has become a true global phenomenon. As well as videogames, SEGA's iconic blue hedgehog has enjoyed huge success in areas such as comics, apparel, toys, and even starred in several of his own animated series as well as a featured film series.