{
    "title": "Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Animation Memories and Beyond Live Now! ",
    "modified_at": "2026-11-12 17:01:08",
    "published_at": "2026-11-12 17:01:00",
    "url": "https://sega.prezly.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-35th-anniversary-animation-memories-and-beyond-live-now",
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    "body": "<p>Today, SEGA released the highly anticipated 35<sup>th</sup> Anniversary animation, <em>Memories and Beyond</em>! With the story by Takashi Iizuka and written by Ian Flynn, fans will be able to celebrate the vast 35-year history of Sonic and look back at the special memories created along the way.</p><div id=\"video-542e3ea3-3722-46e4-bb52-c5911f6fb1f0\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_yocC5AIQ5M%23_cb1794502862&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://iframely.net/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p>Join Sonic and friends as they try to stop Dr. Eggman from harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine. Fans will see how the power of friendship is unbreakable even in the toughest situations. </p><p><em>Memories and Beyond </em>is a special passion project from the team that has spanned over the last 12 months. This will be the fourth collaboration with GXS Productions (<em>SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Dark Beginnings</em>, S<em>onic Racing: CrossWorlds: The Animation</em>, and <em>SHNOBI: The Art of Vengeance DLC Animated \u200b Trailer</em>), who capture the unbreakable bonds of friendship through beautifully animated scenes. </p><p>To celebrate the release, SEGA Shop has launched a special-edition <strong>Memories and Beyond T-shirt</strong>, featuring commemorative artwork inspired by the 35th Anniversary animation. Fans can pick up the tee and explore the full <strong>Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Collection</strong> on SEGA Shop <a href=\"https://shop.sega.com/collections/sonic-35th-anniversary\">HERE</a>. Fans can also enjoy discounts on popular Sonic titles including <em>Sonic Frontiers </em>and <em>Sonic Origins</em>! Check out what&rsquo;s available <a href=\"https://www.sega.com/sonic-the-hedgehog?tab=deals\">HERE</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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    "author": {
        "first_name": "Ryan",
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