Released on YouTube November 12, the short follows Dr. Eggman's scheme to upgrade Metal Sonic using Sonic's life-data and Chaos Emeralds, forcing Sonic and friends to counter with their shared bonds and memories. Viewers rave about the stunning animation of Metal Sonic's super form, with one calling it the best showcase of strength, durability, and velocity ever, while emotional touches like Metal Sonic's independent thumbs-up gesture add depth. Directed by Kevin Molina-Ortiz with story by Takashi Iizuka and script by Ian Flynn, it caps off anniversary festivities with high-octane action and character focus.
Sonic the Hedgehog@sonic_hedgehog
Dr. Eggman’s new evil scheme is to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic’s life-data and harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Can Sonic and his friends defeat this supercharged Metal Sonic?
NotNormal@_defnotnormal
YO HOLY SHIT METAL SONIC I’M SORRY FOR EVER SLANDERING YOU
ChocolateBoom@ChocoExplsn
This is GENUINELY the BEST showcasing of a super form’s power i’ve ever seen, the strength, the durability, the SPEED??? It’s like in anime when they’re like “I can barley keep up with his speed” BUT YOU GENUINELY CAN’T KEEP UP WITH SUPER METAL’S SPEED DUDE HE’S THAT FAST