Sonic 35th Anniversary Album to Release on June 24, Featuring 22 Vocal Themes from Past Titles Including a New Recording

Sega Corporation has announced the release of the CD 'Forever Fast - 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog' on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 'Sonic' series. This compilation album features a wide selection of vocal themes that have colored past titles, from the series' first 3D title 'Sonic Adventure' to the latest 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds'. The album includes a total of 22 tracks from the 'Sonic' series, including a newly recorded version of 'Escape From The City' featuring Nathan Sharp (NateWantsToBattle), who served as a singer at the 'Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony'. A promotional video for the album has also been released. Nathan Sharp (NateWantsToBattle) will also perform at 'SONIC - LIVE! A Musical Odyssey of Sonic the Hedgehog' scheduled for Sunday, June 28. Let's celebrate the 35th anniversary of 'Sonic' together. ■ Product Overview Product Name: Forever Fast - 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog Catalog Number: WWSM-001〜002 Release Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Price: 3,500 yen (tax included) *Digital price TBD Contents: 2-CD set, 22 tracks total ▼ Pre-order links Amazon, Tower Records, Seven Net Shopping, NeoWing ■ 'SONIC - LIVE! A Musical Odyssey of Sonic the Hedgehog' on Sunday, June 28 This is a live concert where you can experience the music of the 'Sonic' series with your whole body. The event will look back on the 35-year musical history of the 'Sonic' series, including vocal songs, through live performances by a specially formed band and orchestra, accompanied by memorable scenes. Event Name: SONIC 35th Anniversary 'SONIC - LIVE!' A Musical Odyssey of Sonic the Hedgehog Date & Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026; Doors open 17:00 / Show starts 18:00 Performers: Special Guest Jun Senoue (Guitar), Nathan Sharp (NateWantsToBattle) and more…! Venue: Showa Women's University, Hitomi Memorial Hall (1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) Ticket Price (tax incl., all reserved seating): S Seat (with special goods) ¥16,000 / A Seat ¥9,900 *No admission for children under 3 Ticket Outlets: e-plus, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia Official Website: https://promax.co.jp/sonic-live/ Organizer/Planning/Production: Promax Co., Ltd. Production Cooperation: Sega Corporation / Sega Music Co., Ltd. ■ About the 'Sonic' Series Sega's globally recognized character, the supersonic hedgehog 'Sonic the Hedgehog', will celebrate its 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026. Since its creation in the 1991 game 'Sonic the Hedgehog', series titles have been released for various game consoles, with total cumulative sales exceeding 17.7 billion units (including full games and F2P titles). Sonic has expanded its presence beyond games to include globally successful film series, animation, music, and merchandise, growing into a character loved across generations. In this 35th anniversary year, Sonic will race at supersonic speed across more diverse stages than ever, delivering new surprises and experiences to fans worldwide. ◆ Official Sonic X Account: https://x.com/SonicOfficialJP ◆ Portal Site 'SONIC CHANNEL': https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/ ■ All company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.