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The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
- Syndicated
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Hyper '90s 'toon boasts good messages for kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cartoon moves at a frantic pace and features loud exchanges between its two main characters, one of whom aims to destroy the other. Parents might not be thrilled to hear their kids emulating some of the show’s language (mostly name-calling like “jerk” and “creep,” as well as other general put-downs and terms like “shut up”) or a main character’s manipulative control over his assistants. On the bright side, though, the series emphasizes positive themes for kids about personal safety and interpersonal relationships.
What's the story?
In THE ADVENTURES OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, a speedy blue hedgehog named Sonic (voiced by Jaleel White) and his best friend, Tails (Christopher Evan Welch), team up to undo the evil plans of the nefarious Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Long John Baldry), who’s bent on controlling the planet Mobius. Robotnik will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal, and when Sonic stands in his way, he and he incompetent minions, Scratch (Phil Hayes) and Grounder (Gary Chalk), cook up some outrageous schemes to neutralize him, but the young heroes always manage to unravel their plans.
Is it any good?
Sonic made his TV debut in the early ‘90s, shortly after the advent of the Sega video game on which the show was loosely based. The series itself is full of the zany mischief kids love in cartoons, and parents will notice that it does strive harder than most of its modern-day peers to drive home positive messages about responsibility, personal safety, and other age-appropriate issues. Another bonus? There's little fear of commercial tie-ins since the show is nearly two decades old.
The show’s slapstick style lends itself to plenty of comical accidents like getting flattened by a steamroller or falling down an embankment, but in true cartoon fashion, injuries are rare. Parents’ biggest beef with the show is likely to be the language, which is peppered with name-calling (“jerk,” “meathead,” “brat”) and other demeaning terms, as well as “shut up” and “hate.” While it doesn’t necessarily cross any lines, it’s probably not the type of stuff you want your kids repeating on a regular basis.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about heroes. How do you define a hero? What job does a person have to do to earn that distinction? Do heroes have to be perfect?
Kids: Who are your favorite cartoon characters? What personality traits do you like in them? Do you think it’s their intention to teach you something? If so, what?
Which of your favorite characters have you also seen on products like games, snacks, and clothing? Does seeing a familiar character on these items make you more inclined to want them?
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Perfect show!
It's good! Educational value! Watch the videos on youtube with the Sonic SEZ segment!
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Perfect Youtube Poop material
This may not be a particularly great show in terms of writing or even animations for that matter, but the writing is so unintentionally hilarious, you can't help liking it to some degree. And besides, who can forget those public service announcements?
Sonic: Kids, there's nothing more cool than being hugged by someone ya like, but when someone tries to touch you in a place or in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, that's no good!
Rock on, Sonic!
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I love sonic i dont like sonic advetures it good of kids and teens
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I think I remember this show (barley)
I remember that there was a Sonic show before Sonic X, and I think it was this one (but I only remember one episode). I think that it was like other kids' cartoons, it has cartoony, age-appropriate violence. My review probably won't help very much, though, since I was so young when it came on.
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Go Sonic,Go!
The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (or AoStH for short) is a good show for kids because at the end of the show they always have a segement called Sonic Says (or Sez as joke by fans) that sends good messages to children and i think it's hilarous so it would be really enjoyable for kids of all ages.
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Great for Young Kids and the likes
I use to watch this when i was little i didn't fine any of the stuff bad its just a cartoon jeez kids will hear lots more bad stuff then just "brat" Over all great silly cartoon
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Violence, consumer notice,-Adventures of Sonic the Hegdehog
The perfect show for kids. The only beef is that Sonic is shown to be 'too speedy to suffer damage' and the show supports a huge line of video games(that are starting to suck eggs)
I watched this show when I was smaller and I loved it so much. Way past cool show. I APPROVE!
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Kid, 11 years old
March 16, 2011
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Epik
Why product placement? One of the episodes parody Godzilla. Otherwise, fun, silly, and overall great.
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Kid, 11 years old
June 21, 2011
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Not bad all in all
Not so bad. There is much kissing from Sonic and Sally but just on the cheek and if on the lips for about a second and not so long you have to call it European or french. The characters also stress out secretly to protect the envirement. So this is a good show to show to children ata school to learn about Earth.
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Good for some kids.
This is a cute show, but there is more violence than parents of young kids would like to see. Nothing too bad, but the characters are constantly getting hurt, without any real effects of being hurt. This is not a show I would want my daughter watching at a young age, as the characters are constantly name calling and using violence. It does have positive messages throughout the show, but I'd rather my daughter receive positive message without the negative messages as well.
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| TV rating: | NR |
| Network: | Syndicated |
| Cast: | Christopher Evan Welch, Gary Chalk, Jaleel White |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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