Sonic the Hedgehog: The Animated Series, is an American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment with the partnership of Sega of America and was based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. The show aired two seasons on ABC from September 18, 1993 until December 3, 1994, and reran until May 1995. In the first season, it focuses its subplots on subject matter that is unusual for, and darker than, most American children's cartoons; placing its setting in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world, and using story concepts such as losing family members to war. Additionally, the shows first... season possesses some very mild swearing, minced oaths, and various innuendos. Nevertheless, the cartoon remains family friendly, as this subject matter is depicted in a softened manner. The series sharply contrasts with Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, another cartoon series starring Sonic,that had premiered in the same month. While Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was very light-hearted and comical, Sonic the Hedgehog featured a more complex plot and dramatic atmosphere.
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| On the air: | September 18, 1993-December 3, 1994 |
| Number of seasons: | 2 |
| Network: | Channel 4, American Broadcasting Company, CTV television network, RTÉ Two, SBS, Network Ten, TV Tokyo, SBT, Telecinco, RTM2, RTP 1 |
| Producer: | Andy Heyward |
| Genre: | Animation |