Announced on November 7, 2026
October 8, 2026 – SEGA is thrilled to announce that the SONIC 35th Official Fan Meeting Tour, the celebration of Sonic’s 35th anniversary, will make its next stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 7, 2026.
Sonic the Hedgehog series Creative Director Kazuyuki Hoshino and Sound Director Tomoya Ohtani will join fans in Kuala Lumpur for an afternoon celebrating Sonic. The event will feature a talk session with the Sonic Team, a look back at past Sonic titles, a prize giveaway, and an autograph session, giving fans a chance to meet the creators behind the series.
All attendees will also receive an exclusive gift set!
Fans can apply through the online application form from October 7 to October 15, 2026. Attendees will be selected by lottery.
SONIC 35th Official Fan Meeting Tour in KUALA LUMPUR
SONIC 35th Official Fan Meeting Tour in KUALA LUMPUR Details
– Date & Time:
Nov 7, 2026, Doors open at 12:00 / Event from 13:00 ~ 18:30
– Venue:
Kuala Lumpur (venue details will be sent individually to selected attendees)
– Admission Fee: Free
– Guests:
Kazuyuki Hoshino (Creative Director of Sonic the Hedgehog)
Tomoya Ohtani (Sound Director of the Sonic the Hedgehog Series)
• Event Highlights:
・Talk session featuring the Sonic Team
・Look-back at past Sonic titles
・Prize giveaway
・Autograph session
※This event will be conducted in English.
• How to Apply:
Application period: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 15 (Thu), 2026
*Winners will be selected by lottery and notified individually. Please see the application form for eligibility requirements and terms and conditions.
Sonic Team Profiles
Kazuyuki Hoshino / Creative Director of Sonic the Hedgehog
Since joining the development of “Sonic CD”, Kazuyuki Hoshino has contributed to numerous titles in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series, including “Sonic Adventure” and “Shadow the Hedgehog”, as well as “NiGHTS”. He is also the designer of several iconic characters, including Amy Rose, Metal Sonic, and Shadow the Hedgehog.
Tomoya Ohtani / Sound Director of the Sonic the Hedgehog Series
Tomoya Ohtani has served as the Sound Director and Lead Composer for the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series since “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2006), creating numerous pieces of music, including theme songs, for subsequent titles. He ranked 10th in the Artist category of the “Most Popular Japanese Songs & Artists in the U.S. 2023” ranking. His notable works include “His World,” “Endless Possibility,” and “Undefeatable.”
Sonic the Hedgehog Series
2026 marks the 35th anniversary of SEGA’s favorite blue mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. The series first began in 1991 with the classic video game, Sonic the Hedgehog, which went on to pave the way for countless sequels and spinoffs. Altogether, the franchise has surpassed 1.77 billion units in sales and free-to-play downloads. Sonic has since grown into a multimedia sensation, spanning blockbuster films, animated shows, music, and merch.
For the 35th anniversary, Sonic will speed across even more stages, offering exciting new surprises along the way.