SEGA has released Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond, a new animated short created for the franchise’s 35th anniversary. The short became available on 13 November 2026 and runs for approximately 13 minutes, giving fans in the Philippines and Southeast Asia a new official Sonic production to watch as part of the anniversary program.
The animation centers on Sonic and his allies attempting to stop Dr. Eggman from using the Chaos Emeralds to enhance Metal Sonic. The project’s central conflict involves Sonic’s group facing a version of Metal Sonic designed to become a more powerful combat machine. The premise was announced by SEGA ahead of the release and does not represent a new game launch or a playable game update.
“ultimate fighting machine” — SEGA’s description of the upgraded Metal Sonic
A 35th anniversary production
Memories and Beyond was developed over the course of 12 months. The story was created by Takashi Iizuka, while Ian Flynn handled the writing. The release is the fourth collaboration with GSX Productions, following the studio’s work on other Sonic-related animated projects.
Those earlier collaborations include Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: The Animation, and the animated trailer for the Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance downloadable content. The new short therefore continues SEGA’s use of standalone animation to support its game and character releases without presenting Memories and Beyond as a full-length series or film.
What the release means for Sonic fans
For players across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, the short adds another official Sonic experience to the franchise’s 35th anniversary celebrations. SEGA has also marked the release with a special-edition Memories and Beyond T-shirt sold through the SEGA Shop, featuring artwork inspired by the animation. The merchandise is separate from the short itself and does not change the availability of the video.
- Title: Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond
- Format: Animated short
- Runtime: Around 13 minutes
- Release: 13 November 2026
- Story: Takashi Iizuka
- Writer: Ian Flynn
The anniversary project also connects with the wider Sonic entertainment lineup. Metal Sonic is set to appear in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 live-action movie, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas next year. The film and the animated short are separate productions, so the release of Memories and Beyond does not establish that the two projects share the same continuity.
With the short now released, Memories and Beyond stands as SEGA’s latest anniversary animation and another way for the publisher to extend Sonic’s presence beyond its games. No additional game, platform-specific release, or Philippine screening schedule was announced in connection with the animation.
