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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Pays Homage To Dragon Ball & Other Anime In New Trailer

The film's love of anime is on the nose, but appreciated.
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Published: Aug 27, 2024 04:21 pm

The live action Sonic the Hedgehog movies have been warmly received by fans and most critics, with the latest installment, aptly named Sonic the Hedgehog 3, has already earned praise for featuring the beloved anti-hero Shadow the Hedgehog.

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After unveiling a brand-new trailer, fans quickly began to notice a number of anime references that will appear in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, including references to the smash-hit Akira and Dragon Ball franchises.

With shots that include the ever iconic Akira bike slide, Shadow the Hedgehog 3 looks like it plans to wear all of its influences on its sleeve, and we can’t wait to see what else in store once the movie makes it to theaters on December 20, 2024.

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Anna Williams
Anna Williams -- not to be confused with the Tekken character -- is an editor and writer that has been working closely with the anime and manga industry for over four years for a variety of publications including Comic Book Resources, Screen Rant, and We Got This Covered. She has had the opportunity to sit down and talk with key figures in the industry, and continue to grow a vast knowledge of the art and culture that goes into each new seasonal and ongoing franchise. She's also had the opportunity to work alongside indie game developers like Baroque Decay to edit and localize early devlog materials for their upcoming game Catechesis.