To mark the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog — which falls on June 23, 2026 — SEGA is organizing an official fan meeting tour across seven regions in Asia, including Japan. Applications for the Tokyo leg of the tour, scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, are now open.
Event Overview
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026; doors open at 1:00 PM / program runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Venue: SEGA Headquarters (Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Garden Tower, 1-1-1 Nishi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free (advance application required; lottery system)
Event Content
The event will feature Kazuyuki Hoshino (Sonic Creative Director) and Tomoya Otani (Sonic Series Sound Director) from the Sonic development team. The program includes a talk show format covering the 35-year journey of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, retrospectives on past titles, behind-the-scenes production stories, and a Q&A session where fans can submit questions directly to the development team. A variety of content is planned to let fans and the development team enjoy the occasion together.
Speakers
- Kazuyuki Hoshino (Sonic Creative Director)
- Tomoya Otani (Sonic Series Sound Director)
- And others
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via the dedicated form at the link below. Fill in all required fields before the deadline.
- Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScycujHv6UgqlfY0ZASb2qlyFZspPmlxuLl74qlc2cmzMo4iA/viewform
- Application Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Winner Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by email from Wednesday, May 20, 2026 onwards
Please check the application form for full terms and conditions.
About Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA's globally recognized supersonic hedgehog character, celebrates his 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026. Since debuting in the 1991 game Sonic the Hedgehog, the series has expanded across platforms and now has cumulative sales of over 1.77 billion units (full game and F2P combined). Beyond games, Sonic has become a beloved character across generations through hit film series, animation, music, and merchandise.
- Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/SonicOfficialJP
- Portal site "SONIC CHANNEL": https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/
