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{{Infobox character
| name = Tails
| series = [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]
| franchise = [[Sonic_the_Hedgehog]]
| image = Miles "Tails" Prower Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed.png
| caption = Artwork for ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' (2001) by Yuji Uekawa
| first = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' (1992)
| creator = [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]]
| designer = Yasushi Yamaguchi (classic)<br/>Yuji Uekawa (modern)
| voice = {{Collapsible list|title=[[Japanese language|Japanese]]
| [[Hekiru Shiina]] (1996)
| Kazuki Hayashi (1998)
| Atsuki Murata (2000–2001)
| [[Ryō Hirohashi]] (2003–present)<ref name="btva" />
| [[Takuto Yoshinaga]] (Classic Tails, 2011)
}}
{{Collapsible list|title=
[[English language|English]]
| [[Russi Taylor]] (1992) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|AoStH]], unaired pilot)
| Christopher Stephen Welch (1993) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|AoStH]])<ref name="segabits.com">{{Cite web|title=The REAL "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog" Tails voice actor speaks up!|url=http://segabits.com/blog/2014/04/15/the-real-adventures-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-tails-voice-actor-speaks-up/|access-date=2021-06-10|website=SEGAbits|date=15 April 2014 |language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418154958/http://segabits.com/blog/2014/04/15/the-real-adventures-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-tails-voice-actor-speaks-up/|archive-date=2014-04-18}}</ref>
| [[Bradley Pierce]] (1993–1994) ([[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|SatAM]])<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Miles 'Tails' Prower Voices (Sonic the Hedgehog) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sonic-the-Hedgehog/Miles-Tails-Prower/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |access-date=31 January 2021 |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information. |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417112812/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sonic-the-Hedgehog/Miles-Tails-Prower/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Chris Turner (1996) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog#Special|Sonic Christmas Blast]])
| [[Lainie Frasier]] ([[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|1999]])<ref name="btva"/>
| Corey Bringas (1999–2000)
| Connor Bringas (2001)
| [[Amy Palant]] (2003–2010)<ref name="btva"/>
| William Corkery (2004)
| [[Kate Higgins]] (2010–2013,<ref name="blogs.sega.com"/> 2021)
| [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] (2014–present)<ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com"/>
| [[Alicyn Packard]] (2022; ''Sonic Drone Home'')<ref name="Megavisions">{{Cite web|url=https://www.megavisions.net/new-sonic-movie-short-sonic-drone-home-available-to-watch/|title=New Sonic movie short, 'Sonic Drone Home', available to watch|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=June 13, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922151342/https://www.megavisions.net/new-sonic-movie-short-sonic-drone-home-available-to-watch/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[Ashleigh Ball]] (''[[Sonic Prime]]'')<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=David |date=October 27, 2022 |title=Sonic Prime: Exclusive Release Date and Character Posters Reveal for Netflix Animated Series |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-prime-release-date-character-posters-netflix |access-date=October 27, 2022 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030123816/https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-prime-release-date-character-posters-netflix |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
| full_name = Miles Prower
| species = [[Fox]]
| origin = West Side Island
}}
{{nihongo foot|'''Miles Prower''',|マイルス・パウアー|Mairusu Pauā|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} better known by his nickname {{nihongo foot|'''Tails''',|テイルス|Teirusu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a character from [[Sega]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series. Tails also appears in several spin-off games in which he stars, [[comic book]]s, cartoons, and films. He is the first character to consistently appear by Sonic's side in the series as his best friend, appearing in nearly every mainline and spin-off since his debut. The name "Miles Prower" is a [[pun]] on "[[miles per hour]]", a reference to the famed speed of Sonic the Hedgehog. Prower is a two-tailed [[anthropomorphic]] [[fox]], hence the nickname.
A mechanical genius and skilled pilot,<ref name="trophy"><!--"Tails A friendly kitsune whose true name is Miles Prower... Tails utilize his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices"-->[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (2008). In-game description of the "Tails" trophy.</ref> he can fly by spinning his tails like a [[helicopter rotor]] and can be seen flying in multiple games and TV shows created by Sega.<ref name="trophy"/> He debuted in November 1992 with the release of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]. In the mid-1990s, he has featured as the main character in several spinoff games: ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' for the [[Sega Pico]], ''[[Tails Adventure]]'' and ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]'' for the [[Game Gear]]. Tails was rated the third-most-popular character in the franchise, behind [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]], in an official poll from Sega in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|website=sonic.sega.jp|title=Official Popularity Poll results|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215064017/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|archive-date=2009-12-15}}</ref>
==Concept and creation==
[[Yasushi Yamaguchi]], originally the main artist and zone designer for [[Sega]]'s [[Sonic Team]], designed Tails for an internal competition for a [[sidekick]] to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|speedy hedgehog]]. The character was inspired by a [[kitsune]],<ref name="cw">{{cite book|last1=Harris|first1=Blake J.|title=Console wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the battle that defined a generation|date=2014|publisher=HarperCollins|location=New York|isbn=978-0-06-227669-8|edition=First}}</ref> a creature from Japanese folklore that could over time grow multiple tails. The character was also meant to hold a "deep admiration for Sonic".<ref name="Naka interview 96">{{cite web |url=http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html |title=Sonic's Creator - Yuji Naka|access-date=2008-08-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970605172353/http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html |archive-date=1997-06-05 }}</ref>
While Yamaguchi's entry won, Sega of Japan wanted to name the character "Miles Prower" (the surname being a play on "per hour"), whereas the American subsidiary Sega of America preferred the moniker "Tails". Sega of America crafted a compelling backstory for the character to convince the Japanese parent company and Sonic Team to have him named "Tails". Yamaguchi ended up with a compromise, using "Miles Prower" as the character's real name; "Tails" would be his nickname, giving the character the full name of Miles "Tails" Prower.<ref name="cw"/>
The character debuted as Sonic's tag-along partner in the franchise's second game and has remained an important character since. However, the character's uniqueness was not established until ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', when players were given the power to control his flying (although the [[AI]] would make Tails fly when he would get off-screen).<ref name="IGN smash">{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013214224/http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2007 |title=Smash It Up! - Sonic Team |date=October 2007 |access-date=2009-03-24}}</ref>
Tails was redesigned (along with all of the other [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters|Sonic characters]]) by Yuji Uekawa for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. His fur changed color to a more yellow shade as opposed to the orange in his early appearances, and he gained blue [[iris (anatomy)|iris]]es.
In the American ''[[List of Sonic the Hedgehog printed media|Sonic]]'' comic book, along with the ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' cartoons, he was originally dark brown, but the comic artists and cartoon artists eventually decided to change this to match his in-game appearance.
===Voice portrayal===
Throughout the years, Tails has been voiced by several different voice actors. In the Japanese dubs, Tails was voiced by [[Hekiru Shiina]] in 1996, Kazuki Hayashi in 1998, Atsuki Murata from 2000 to 2001 and by [[Ryō Hirohashi]] since 2003.<ref name="btva"/>
On ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Tails was originally voiced by [[Russi Taylor]] in the unaired pilot, Christopher Stephen Welch would later take over and voice the character throughout the entire series, excluding the Christmas special where he was voiced by Chris Turner.<ref name="segabits.com"/> He was then voiced by [[Bradley Pierce]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and then by [[Lainie Frasier]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]]''.<ref name="segabits.com"/><ref name="btva"/>
Beginning in 2003 with ''[[Sonic X]]'', he was voiced by [[Amy Palant]] who would later take over the role in the video games, starting with ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (video game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' in 2005.<ref name="btva"/> Palant was replaced by [[Kate Higgins]] in 2010, beginning with ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''.<ref name="blogs.sega.com">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/|title=SEGA Blog - Out of the Mouths of Hedgehogs|website=blogs.sega.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006110845/http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/|archive-date=2014-10-06}}</ref> She continued to voice the character until 2013, where her final role as Tails was in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'',<ref name="blogs.sega.com"/> though she reprised her role in 2021 for the ''Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps'' miniseries. Since 2014, Tails has been voiced by [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], including in the television series ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'' and the two live-action films.<ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/ |title=Sonic Boom |access-date=September 22, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923085525/http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/ |archive-date=September 23, 2015 }}</ref> In the 2022 Sonic short film, ''Sonic Drone Home'', Tails is voiced by [[Alicyn Packard]].<ref name="Megavisions"/> In the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Sonic Prime]]'', Tails is voiced by [[Ashleigh Ball]].<ref name="IGN"/>
==Characteristics==
The character of Tails is portrayed as a very gentle, kind, comforting,<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile">[[Sega]] (1999). ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' instruction manual, pp. 20</ref> and humble fox.<ref name="Sonic Heroes profile">[[Sega]] (2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' instruction manual, pp. 7</ref> As a longtime friend,<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> he admires Sonic<ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' instruction manual, pp. 8</ref> and dreams of being just like him.<ref name="Sonic Advance 2 profile">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' instruction manual, pp. 4</ref> He wants to prove that he can be counted on, and has fought [[Dr. Eggman]] and his robots without the aid of Sonic before.<ref name="Sonic Central profile">{{cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters | title=Tails' official character profile from Sega of America |access-date=2008-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217221441/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archive-date=2009-02-17 }}</ref> He is fond of [[Mint (candy)|mint candy]].<ref name="Sonic Jam profile"/> Despite overcoming most of his fears and becoming very bold, Tails remains [[Astraphobia|keraunophobic]].<ref name="Sonic Jam profile">[[Sega]] (1997). ''[[Sonic Jam]]'', Sega Saturn. Sonic World's Character Profiles (in [[English language|English]])</ref> Tails is not intended to be a selfish character and instead, is always ready and willing to help others without asking for anything in return.
Tails has been described as a mechanical prodigy who rivals Dr. Eggman but has not yet realized his full potential.<ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile"/> Coupled with his skills as an airplane pilot, he uses a biplane nicknamed "Tornado" to assist Sonic on their adventures.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Sonic Adventure|developer=Sonic Team|quote='''Sonic:''' I'm just glad you're okay. What happened anyway? You're too good of a pilot to just crash like that. / '''Tails:''' That was a test run using a new prototype propulsion system. It's got a few bugs to iron out. / '''Sonic:''' Why not just use my plane, the Tornado?}}</ref> Additionally, by spinning his two tails like a [[helicopter]] rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> to catch up with Sonic; however, this tires him quickly, hence his use of planes.<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> Unlike Sonic, Tails can swim. Like Sonic, he can transform into Super Tails, but he requires either the Chaos Emeralds (Sonic Mania) or the Super Emeralds (Sonic 3 and Knuckles) to transform. Also, when in this form (in ''Sonic 3 and Knuckles'' only), a swarm of [[Flicky|Flickies]] circle Tails. This was seen first as what seemed to be a one-time appearance in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles'' and then again in ''Sonic Heroes'', where alongside Team Sonic members Sonic and Knuckles, would transform themselves into their super forms.<ref name="Tails Sonic Advance 1 Actions">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' instruction manual, pp. 9</ref>
==Appearances==
===In video games===
Tails debuted in November 1992 with the release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', playing the part of Sonic's sidekick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Matt |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Why Tails Became the Ultimate Sidekick—and Star of Some of the Strangest Fanfic Around |url=https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] |language=en |archive-date=February 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223031815/https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Leary |first=Alexandra |date=November 17, 2023 |title=7 Sonic Games With the Best Playable Tails, Ranked |url=https://gamerant.com/sonic-games-best-playable-tails/ |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125233651/https://gamerant.com/sonic-games-best-playable-tails/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was a playable character from the second controller and could be chosen as player one for the main game, though he did not possess the ability to fly. ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' (1993), on the Game Gear/[[Master System]] was the second game where the player could control Tails and the first time the player could control his flight, this changed some elements of gameplay. Tails also made a minor cameo in ''[[Sonic CD]]'' for the Sega CD, appearing in the [[debug mode]] unlock screen.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Sonic CD|date=September 13, 1993|developer=Sonic Team|publisher=Sega|level=Debug mode unlock}}</ref> Tails makes an appearance alongside Sonic in the little-known arcade game, SegaSonic Popcorn Shop, a Japanese arcade game which also dispenses popcorn after playing the game.
Tails made his third major appearance in the 1994 game, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]] [[Sonic & Knuckles|(& Knuckles)]]'', with the ability to pick up Sonic and use his tails to fly him to other areas rotating his tails like a helicopter. He also gained the ability to swim underwater, something Sonic has never been able to do. This is also the first time the player could control Tails' flight in a [[Sega Genesis]] game. Tails has also starred in games without Sonic, such as ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]'', which is a side-scrolling score attack-like game for the Game Gear released exclusively in [[Japan]]. This was followed by ''[[Tails Adventure]]'' later the same year, which is a ''[[Metroid]]''-esque platformer with [[Role-playing game|RPG]] elements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/game/TailsAdventure |title=Play Tails Adventure on Great Games Experiment |access-date=2011-12-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222030339/http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/game/TailsAdventure |archive-date=February 22, 2010 }}</ref> Tails is also the star of ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' for the [[Sega Pico]].
Tails was intended to appear in the [[Sega 32X]] game ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'', but was scrapped during development. Leftover data of him remains in the game and can be played by using a [[cheat code]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baird|first1=Scott|title=15 Secrets Hidden Inside Sonic The Hedgehog Games|url=http://screenrant.com/sega-sonic-the-hedgehog-trivia-secrets/?view=all|website=ScreenRant|date=28 December 2016|access-date=7 March 2017|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808153617/http://screenrant.com/sega-sonic-the-hedgehog-trivia-secrets/?view=all|url-status=live}}</ref>
In later games, Tails had roles that require unique modes of play including ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', where he appears as one of the six playable characters.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2011-12-16|archive-date=2015-05-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528015341/http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=sonicdx|publisher=Sega.com|title=Sega of America|url=http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=sonicdx|url-status=live}}</ref> His gameplay is based around standard platforming stages, but the goal of each stage is to get to the Chaos Emerald before Sonic, or to the missile dud in the final race against Eggman. In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', he is featured in [[third-person shooter|third-person-shooting]] segments, seated in his "Cyclone" mech.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonicteam.com/sonicadv2/0413/character_e.html|title=SONIC ADVENTURE 2|publisher=Sonicteam.com|access-date=2011-12-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927004239/http://www.sonicteam.com/sonicadv2/0413/character_e.html|archive-date=2011-09-27}}</ref> These stages, along with Dr. Eggman's shooting levels in the same game, were very similar to the E-102 Gamma levels of ''Sonic Adventure''. In ''Sonic Adventure'', he was given a theme song "Believe In Myself", of which another version appeared in ''Sonic Adventure 2''.
Tails also appeared either as a playable character or in a supporting role in many later ''Sonic'' titles and still often resumes his role flying other characters around, such as in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', where Tails appears on Team Sonic as their flight-type character, being capable of carrying both Sonic and [[Knuckles the Echidna]].
Tails is seen in the background of Green Hill Zone along with [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] and Knuckles in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and also appears as a trophy, he makes an appearance in the game's two sequels as well. He is the third character the player unlocks in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'', where he acts as a team medic.
Tails appears in ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', where he helps Sonic restore the shattered planet, largely by flying Sonic from continent to continent in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/video/945572/6194260/sonic-unleashed-e3-2008-stage-show-demo|title=Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo|publisher=GameSpot.com|date=2008-11-18|access-date=2011-12-16}}</ref> He also takes a supporting role in ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'', portrayed as a local blacksmith who helps players craft goods from the items Sonic collects.
He appears as a playable character in all of the ''[[List of Mario sports games#Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series|Mario & Sonic]]'' titles, as well as in ''[[Sega Superstars Tennis]]'', ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'', and [[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed|''Transformed'']]. He also appears in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' as a [[non-playable character]].
Tails celebrates Sonic's birthday along with his friends by setting up a party in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', but when the Time Eater appears, it warps them through various time holes, sending Tails to Green Hill. After Sonic frees him, Tails meets his classic counterpart (Classic Tails) and concludes that they were traveling through time and space. They accompany both Sonics throughout the game, later discovering that Eggman and Robotnik are controlling the Time Eater. Both Classic and Modern Tails, along with all of Sonic's friends, help motivate the 2 Sonics to defeat the Time Eater.
The feature to play as Tails was added to the 2011 enhanced port of ''Sonic CD''. He later appeared as a co-op character in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II|second episode of ''Sonic 4'']].
Tails was added as a playable character in the enhanced port of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' released in 2013 for mobile devices. The port also has the option to play the "Sonic and Tails" mode as well.
Sonic and Tails end up facing a group of villains allied with Dr. Eggman, called the Deadly Six when they are shot down while chasing him in the Tornado in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. They run into Eggman and notice him wielding a Cacophonic Conch to control the Deadly Six. Despite Tails' warnings, Sonic knocks away the conch, causing the Deadly Six to betray him. Eggman reluctantly teams up with Sonic and Tails to stop them. This causes numerous conflicts between Tails and Eggman and increases tension in his friendship with Sonic since Sonic believes Eggman is their only hope in defeating the Deadly Six. Eventually, Tails gets captured in a trap intended for Sonic, and the Deadly Six plan to use this to their advantage by turning Tails into a robot. However, Tails manages to reprogram the computer that would control his mind. The seemingly-robotized Tails confronts Sonic at the game's final stage, but by retaining his free will, he takes the Deadly Six by surprise and attacks them. Later on, after Sonic defeats Eggman at the game's climax, Sonic apologizes to Tails for doubting him. Tails forgives him and the two return home.
He is a playable character in the video game ''[[Sonic Mania]] (Plus)'', playing like his older incarnations along with Sonic, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray.
Tails appear as a playable character in the games ''[[Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric]]'', ''[[Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal|Shattered Crystal]]'' and ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice|Fire & Ice]]''.
Tails were also featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack of ''[[Lego Dimensions]]''. He is also playable if the player uses the Tornado as Sonic to fly around the world. In the story mode for the Sonic level titled "Sonic Dimensions", Tails assists Sonic using the Tornado and his technological knowledge. In the hub world, Tails has a side quest for the player to aid him in disabling all of Eggman's roboticists.
Tails is a supporting non-playable character in ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', finding Classic Sonic and joining up with the resistance in opposing Dr. Eggman and Infinite.
In ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]'', Tails along with Amy and Knuckles are trapped in Cyberspace, with Sonic releasing their digital form from cages and they help him find the Chaos Emeralds and set them free. While having a moment with Sonic, Tails expresses his self-doubt and belief that he is a burden to Sonic who is always rescuing him during crises, and that his helpfulness is wildly inconsistent, but Sonic comforts him by reminding Tails of his achievements and abilities and needing help sometimes is part of growing up, this strengthens Tails' resolve to go solo for a while and become a hero in his own right.
He also appears as a downloadable Mii Fighter costume in the crossover fighting games ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]'', as well as being featured as a Spirit in the latter.
Tails appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania]]''.
===In other media===
Tails is a supporting character in the animated series ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic X]]'' and ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'', as well as the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|1996 ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' film]]. Tails also makes a guest appearance in the ''[[OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes]]'' episode "Let's Meet Sonic".<ref>{{cite tweet|user=cartoonnetwork|number=1152293064771297280|title=GOTTA GO FAST to keep up with this legendary duo! 💥🥊 Watch the epic crossover episode of OK KO x Sonic the Hedgehog Sunday, August 4th at 4:45p (ET/PT)|date=July 19, 2019|access-date=July 19, 2019}}</ref> Tails, and alternative versions of himself, appear in ''[[Sonic Prime]]'', all of them voiced by [[Ashleigh Ball]], after Sonic shatters the Paradox Prism and the universe, creating alternative dimensions in the process. Several alternative Tails are created, one being Nine, who never met Sonic and was bullied throughout his life. He became bitter and isolated as a result, and created seven artificial tails for himself as weapons. He is initially distrustful of Sonic but eventually warms up to him. Other versions are the feral and seemingly unintelligent Mangey and the pirate mechanic Sails. In print, he is a supporting character in the [[Archie Comics|Comics]]-produced ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series as well as the [[Fleetway]]-produced ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.
Tails appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|2020 ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' film]] during a mid-credits sequence, emerging from a ring portal onto Earth in search of Sonic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Don't Miss Sonic The Hedgehog's Post-Credits Scene, Teasing The Now Inevitable Sequel |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/02/17/dont-miss-sonic-the-hedgehogs-post-credits-scene-teasing-the-now-inevitable-sequel/ |website=Forbes.com |access-date=2020-04-08 |archive-date=2020-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407054717/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/02/17/dont-miss-sonic-the-hedgehogs-post-credits-scene-teasing-the-now-inevitable-sequel/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Tails is featured as a main character in the sequel, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', the logo of which features an yellow "2" with two tails attached in homage to the character. He is voiced by [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], reprising her role from the games. In the film, Tails was shunned on his home planet for having two tails but grew to idolize Sonic after witnessing his bravery when facing off against Dr. Robotnik. He travels to the planet to warn Sonic about Knuckles hunting him down to locate Master Emerald and teams up with his hero to find the Emerald first. He assists Sonic with his flight and various gadgets throughout their journey, culminating in them teaming up with Knuckles to stop Robotnik from conquering the universe. After they succeed, they agree to safeguard Master Emerald as they live together with Sonic's adoptive family, the Wachowskis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - Title Announcement - Paramount Pictures| website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQuoffM1y-w|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=February 16, 2021|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215015528/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQuoffM1y-w|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception and legacy==
Reception to Tails has been widely positive. He was awarded "Best New Character" in ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'}}s 1992 video game awards, stating "Not only is he as cute as Sonic, but he serves a major purpose in the game."<ref name="egmbuyersguide1993">{{citation |year=1993 |title=Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide |page=20}}</ref> [[IGN]] editor Lucas M. Thompson listed Tails as one of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' characters who should be in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', citing his importance in the series and his abilities.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lucas M. Thomas |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013214224/http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2007 |title=Smash It Up! - Sonic Team - Wii Feature at IGN |publisher=Wii.ign.com |access-date=2011-12-16}}</ref> IGN editor Levi Buchanan stated that the fan response to Tails' introduction was favorable, which led to further introductions such as Knuckles.<ref name="IGN wrong"/> Unlike most ''Sonic'' characters, Tails has received consistently positive opinions from the ''Sonic'' fanbase over the years.<ref name="duos">{{cite web|access-date=April 2, 2014|archive-date=January 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111074734/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/05/top-25-gaming-duos?page=2|date=June 5, 2013|first=Lucas M.|last=Thomas|title=Top 25 Gaming Duos|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/05/top-25-gaming-duos?page=2|url-status=live|website=IGN}}</ref>
Tails is remembered for helping ''Sonic 2'' become the highest-selling game for Genesis by allowing a second player to join the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|last=Workman|first=Robert|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=March 14, 2014|title=15 Greatest Moments in Sonic the Hedgehog History|archive-date=March 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317004244/http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history|url-status=live}}</ref> He has been featured on many "Top Sidekicks" lists. ''Maximum PC'' listed him as their third-greatest sidekick,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/thanks_buddy_25_gamings_greatest_sidekicks#slide-22 |title=Thanks Buddy!: 25 of Gaming's Greatest Sidekicks |magazine=Maximum PC |date=2011-11-22 |access-date=2012-08-15 |archive-date=2013-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310132220/http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/thanks_buddy_25_gamings_greatest_sidekicks#slide-22 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Machinima.com]] ranked him fifth,<ref>{{cite AV media|author=Machinima.com|author-link=Machinima.com|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ZOdMRaSx4| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224094502/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ZOdMRaSx4| archive-date=2011-02-24|url-status=dead|medium=[[YouTube]]|year=2010|title=Top 10 Best Buddies in Gaming|access-date=March 31, 2014}}</ref> and [[Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim'']] listed him as the eighth-most-underrated sidekick.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Tweet |url=http://www.maxim.com/movies/the-10-most-underrated-sidekicks-ever |title=The 10 Most Underrated Sidekicks Ever |magazine=Maxim |access-date=2012-08-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114010041/http://www.maxim.com/movies/the-10-most-underrated-sidekicks-ever |archive-date=2013-01-14 }}</ref> Ranking him as the sixth-greatest, [[Mashable]] stated that Tails "pretty much embodies the definition of 'sidekick'".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2013/11/18/video-game-sidekicks/#gallery/video-game-sidekicks/528a10e6b05f9d064d007d20|publisher=[[Mashable]]|title=The 15 Greatest Video Game Sidekicks of All Time|access-date=March 20, 2014|date=November 18, 2013|archive-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322231833/http://mashable.com/2013/11/18/video-game-sidekicks/#gallery/video-game-sidekicks/528a10e6b05f9d064d007d20|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonic and Tails were together ranked as IGN's ninth-greatest gaming duo.<ref name="duos"/> Morgan Sleeper of NintendoLife called Tails "one of Sega's most beloved mascots".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/tails_adventure_gamegear|website=NintendoLife|last=Sleeper|first=Morgan|date=June 27, 2013|title=Foxtales|access-date=October 21, 2014|archive-date=May 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527063716/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/tails_adventure_gamegear|url-status=live}}</ref>
However, IGN staff writer Levi Buchanan stated that when SEGA noticed the popularity of Tails, and, later, [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], they "just kept stuffing new faces and names into the game, pulling attention away from their hero."<ref name="IGN wrong">{{cite web |url=http://retro.ign.com/articles/955/955741p2.html |title=Where Did Sonic Go Wrong? |date=February 2009 |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |access-date=2009-02-27 |archive-date=2011-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831064313/http://retro.ign.com/articles/955/955741p2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[GameDaily]] listed the "annoying sidekick" in their top 25 video game archetypes list, citing Tails as an example of this.<ref>{{cite web |last=McElroy |first=Griffin |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-25-video-game-characters-archetypes/?page=4 |title=Joystiq |publisher=Gamedaily.com |date=2011-12-09 |access-date=2011-12-16 |archive-date=2011-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827224501/http://www.joystiq.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[GamesRadar+]] listed him as number one on their list of cutesy characters they wanted to beat up, stating that while he started as interesting, he led to the creation of other characters who "choked the life out the franchise". They cited him being a "know-it-all" in later games as to why they hate him so much.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 7... Cutesy Characters We Want to Beat the Crap Out of |date=21 April 2008 |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7 |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]] |access-date=2010-01-05 |archive-date=2012-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014045913/http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' listed him as the second-best ''Sonic'' character.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4 |title=Nintendo Feature: The best and worst Sonic characters |magazine=Official Nintendo Magazine |access-date=2014-05-04 |archive-date=2014-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008235655/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Foxes in popular culture, films and literature]]
* [[Fox spirit]]
* [[Kumiho]]
==Notes==
{{Notelist}}
==References==
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*[http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/tails.html Tails at Sonic Channel] {{in lang|ja}}
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{{Infobox character
| name = Hitler
| series = [[Shrek]]
| franchise = [[Shrek]]
| image = Miles "Tails" Prower Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed.png
| caption = Artwork for ''[[Among Us]]'' (2001) by Yuji Uekawa
| first = ''[[Shrek 2]]'' (27 AD)
| creator = [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]]
| designer = Yasushi Yamaguchi (classic)<br/>Yuji Uekawa (modern)
| voice = {{Collapsible list|title=[[Japanese language|Japanese]]
| [[Hekiru Shiina]] (1996)
| Kazuki Hayashi (1998)
| Atsuki Murata (2000–2001)
| [[Ryō Hirohashi]] (2003–present)<ref name="btva" />
| [[Takuto Yoshinaga]] (Classic Tails, 2011)
}}
{{Collapsible list|title=
[[English language|English]]
| [[Russi Taylor]] (1992) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|AoStH]], unaired pilot)
| Christopher Stephen Welch (1993) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|AoStH]])<ref name="segabits.com">{{Cite web|title=The REAL "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog" Tails voice actor speaks up!|url=http://segabits.com/blog/2014/04/15/the-real-adventures-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-tails-voice-actor-speaks-up/|access-date=2021-06-10|website=SEGAbits|date=15 April 2014 |language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418154958/http://segabits.com/blog/2014/04/15/the-real-adventures-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-tails-voice-actor-speaks-up/|archive-date=2014-04-18}}</ref>
| [[Bradley Pierce]] (1993–1994) ([[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|SatAM]])<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Miles 'Tails' Prower Voices (Sonic the Hedgehog) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sonic-the-Hedgehog/Miles-Tails-Prower/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |access-date=31 January 2021 |postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information. |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417112812/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Sonic-the-Hedgehog/Miles-Tails-Prower/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Chris Turner (1996) ([[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog#Special|Sonic Christmas Blast]])
| [[Lainie Frasier]] ([[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|1999]])<ref name="btva"/>
| Corey Bringas (1999–2000)
| Connor Bringas (2001)
| [[Amy Palant]] (2003–2010)<ref name="btva"/>
| William Corkery (2004)
| [[Kate Higgins]] (2010–2013,<ref name="blogs.sega.com"/> 2021)
| [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]] (2014–present)<ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com"/>
| [[Alicyn Packard]] (2022; ''Sonic Drone Home'')<ref name="Megavisions">{{Cite web|url=https://www.megavisions.net/new-sonic-movie-short-sonic-drone-home-available-to-watch/|title=New Sonic movie short, 'Sonic Drone Home', available to watch|date=May 24, 2022|access-date=June 13, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922151342/https://www.megavisions.net/new-sonic-movie-short-sonic-drone-home-available-to-watch/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| [[Ashleigh Ball]] (''[[Sonic Prime]]'')<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web |last=Griffin |first=David |date=October 27, 2022 |title=Sonic Prime: Exclusive Release Date and Character Posters Reveal for Netflix Animated Series |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-prime-release-date-character-posters-netflix |access-date=October 27, 2022 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030123816/https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-prime-release-date-character-posters-netflix |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
| full_name = Miles Prower
| species = [[Fox]]
| origin = West Side Island
}}
{{nihongo foot|'''Miles Prower''',|マイルス・パウアー|Mairusu Pauā|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} better known by his nickname {{nihongo foot|'''Tails''',|テイルス|Teirusu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a character from [[Sega]]'s ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series. Tails also appears in several spin-off games in which he stars, [[comic book]]s, cartoons, and films. He is the first character to consistently appear by Sonic's side in the series as his best friend, appearing in nearly every mainline and spin-off since his debut. The name "Miles Prower" is a [[pun]] on "[[miles per hour]]", a reference to the famed speed of Sonic the Hedgehog. Prower is a two-tailed [[anthropomorphic]] [[fox]], hence the nickname.
A mechanical genius and skilled pilot,<ref name="trophy"><!--"Tails A friendly kitsune whose true name is Miles Prower... Tails utilize his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices"-->[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] (2008). In-game description of the "Tails" trophy.</ref> he can fly by spinning his tails like a [[helicopter rotor]] and can be seen flying in multiple games and TV shows created by Sega.<ref name="trophy"/> He debuted in November 1992 with the release of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]. In the mid-1990s, he has featured as the main character in several spinoff games: ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' for the [[Sega Pico]], ''[[Tails Adventure]]'' and ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]'' for the [[Game Gear]]. Tails was rated the third-most-popular character in the franchise, behind [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]], in an official poll from Sega in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|website=sonic.sega.jp|title=Official Popularity Poll results|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215064017/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|archive-date=2009-12-15}}</ref>
==Concept and creation==
[[Yasushi Yamaguchi]], originally the main artist and zone designer for [[Sega]]'s [[Sonic Team]], designed Tails for an internal competition for a [[sidekick]] to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|speedy hedgehog]]. The character was inspired by a [[kitsune]],<ref name="cw">{{cite book|last1=Harris|first1=Blake J.|title=Console wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the battle that defined a generation|date=2014|publisher=HarperCollins|location=New York|isbn=978-0-06-227669-8|edition=First}}</ref> a creature from Japanese folklore that could over time grow multiple tails. The character was also meant to hold a "deep admiration for Sonic".<ref name="Naka interview 96">{{cite web |url=http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html |title=Sonic's Creator - Yuji Naka|access-date=2008-08-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970605172353/http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html |archive-date=1997-06-05 }}</ref>
While Yamaguchi's entry won, Sega of Japan wanted to name the character "Miles Prower" (the surname being a play on "per hour"), whereas the American subsidiary Sega of America preferred the moniker "Tails". Sega of America crafted a compelling backstory for the character to convince the Japanese parent company and Sonic Team to have him named "Tails". Yamaguchi ended up with a compromise, using "Miles Prower" as the character's real name; "Tails" would be his nickname, giving the character the full name of Miles "Tails" Prower.<ref name="cw"/>
The character debuted as Sonic's tag-along partner in the franchise's second game and has remained an important character since. However, the character's uniqueness was not established until ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', when players were given the power to control his flying (although the [[AI]] would make Tails fly when he would get off-screen).<ref name="IGN smash">{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013214224/http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2007 |title=Smash It Up! - Sonic Team |date=October 2007 |access-date=2009-03-24}}</ref>
Tails was redesigned (along with all of the other [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters|Sonic characters]]) by Yuji Uekawa for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. His fur changed color to a more yellow shade as opposed to the orange in his early appearances, and he gained blue [[iris (anatomy)|iris]]es.
In the American ''[[List of Sonic the Hedgehog printed media|Sonic]]'' comic book, along with the ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' cartoons, he was originally dark brown, but the comic artists and cartoon artists eventually decided to change this to match his in-game appearance.
===Voice portrayal===
Throughout the years, Tails has been voiced by several different voice actors. In the Japanese dubs, Tails was voiced by [[Hekiru Shiina]] in 1996, Kazuki Hayashi in 1998, Atsuki Murata from 2000 to 2001 and by [[Ryō Hirohashi]] since 2003.<ref name="btva"/>
On ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Tails was originally voiced by [[Russi Taylor]] in the unaired pilot, Christopher Stephen Welch would later take over and voice the character throughout the entire series, excluding the Christmas special where he was voiced by Chris Turner.<ref name="segabits.com"/> He was then voiced by [[Bradley Pierce]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and then by [[Lainie Frasier]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]]''.<ref name="segabits.com"/><ref name="btva"/>
Beginning in 2003 with ''[[Sonic X]]'', he was voiced by [[Amy Palant]] who would later take over the role in the video games, starting with ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (video game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' in 2005.<ref name="btva"/> Palant was replaced by [[Kate Higgins]] in 2010, beginning with ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''.<ref name="blogs.sega.com">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/|title=SEGA Blog - Out of the Mouths of Hedgehogs|website=blogs.sega.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006110845/http://blogs.sega.com/2010/07/15/out-of-the-mouths-of-hedgehogs/|archive-date=2014-10-06}}</ref> She continued to voice the character until 2013, where her final role as Tails was in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'',<ref name="blogs.sega.com"/> though she reprised her role in 2021 for the ''Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps'' miniseries. Since 2014, Tails has been voiced by [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], including in the television series ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'' and the two live-action films.<ref name="sonicthehedhehog.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/ |title=Sonic Boom |access-date=September 22, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923085525/http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/boom/en/sonic-boom-tv-overview/sonic-tv-credits/ |archive-date=September 23, 2015 }}</ref> In the 2022 Sonic short film, ''Sonic Drone Home'', Tails is voiced by [[Alicyn Packard]].<ref name="Megavisions"/> In the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Sonic Prime]]'', Tails is voiced by [[Ashleigh Ball]].<ref name="IGN"/>
==Characteristics==
The character of Tails is portrayed as a very gentle, kind, comforting,<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile">[[Sega]] (1999). ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' instruction manual, pp. 20</ref> and humble fox.<ref name="Sonic Heroes profile">[[Sega]] (2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' instruction manual, pp. 7</ref> As a longtime friend,<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> he admires Sonic<ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' instruction manual, pp. 8</ref> and dreams of being just like him.<ref name="Sonic Advance 2 profile">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' instruction manual, pp. 4</ref> He wants to prove that he can be counted on, and has fought [[Dr. Eggman]] and his robots without the aid of Sonic before.<ref name="Sonic Central profile">{{cite web |author=Sega of America |publisher=Sega of America |url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters | title=Tails' official character profile from Sega of America |access-date=2008-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217221441/http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters |archive-date=2009-02-17 }}</ref> He is fond of [[Mint (candy)|mint candy]].<ref name="Sonic Jam profile"/> Despite overcoming most of his fears and becoming very bold, Tails remains [[Astraphobia|keraunophobic]].<ref name="Sonic Jam profile">[[Sega]] (1997). ''[[Sonic Jam]]'', Sega Saturn. Sonic World's Character Profiles (in [[English language|English]])</ref> Tails is not intended to be a selfish character and instead, is always ready and willing to help others without asking for anything in return.
Tails has been described as a mechanical prodigy who rivals Dr. Eggman but has not yet realized his full potential.<ref name="Sonic Adventure 2 profile"/> Coupled with his skills as an airplane pilot, he uses a biplane nicknamed "Tornado" to assist Sonic on their adventures.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Sonic Adventure|developer=Sonic Team|quote='''Sonic:''' I'm just glad you're okay. What happened anyway? You're too good of a pilot to just crash like that. / '''Tails:''' That was a test run using a new prototype propulsion system. It's got a few bugs to iron out. / '''Sonic:''' Why not just use my plane, the Tornado?}}</ref> Additionally, by spinning his two tails like a [[helicopter]] rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> to catch up with Sonic; however, this tires him quickly, hence his use of planes.<ref name="Tails Sonic Adventure Profile"/> Unlike Sonic, Tails can swim. Like Sonic, he can transform into Super Tails, but he requires either the Chaos Emeralds (Sonic Mania) or the Super Emeralds (Sonic 3 and Knuckles) to transform. Also, when in this form (in ''Sonic 3 and Knuckles'' only), a swarm of [[Flicky|Flickies]] circle Tails. This was seen first as what seemed to be a one-time appearance in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles'' and then again in ''Sonic Heroes'', where alongside Team Sonic members Sonic and Knuckles, would transform themselves into their super forms.<ref name="Tails Sonic Advance 1 Actions">[[Sega]] (2001). ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' instruction manual, pp. 9</ref>
==Appearances==
===In video games===
Tails debuted in November 1992 with the release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', playing the part of Sonic's sidekick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Matt |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Why Tails Became the Ultimate Sidekick—and Star of Some of the Strangest Fanfic Around |url=https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]] |language=en |archive-date=February 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223031815/https://www.theringer.com/2021/2/24/22297981/tails-character-study-sonic-the-hedgehog |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Leary |first=Alexandra |date=November 17, 2023 |title=7 Sonic Games With the Best Playable Tails, Ranked |url=https://gamerant.com/sonic-games-best-playable-tails/ |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125233651/https://gamerant.com/sonic-games-best-playable-tails/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was a playable character from the second controller and could be chosen as player one for the main game, though he did not possess the ability to fly. ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' (1993), on the Game Gear/[[Master System]] was the second game where the player could control Tails and the first time the player could control his flight, this changed some elements of gameplay. Tails also made a minor cameo in ''[[Sonic CD]]'' for the Sega CD, appearing in the [[debug mode]] unlock screen.<ref>{{cite video game|title=Sonic CD|date=September 13, 1993|developer=Sonic Team|publisher=Sega|level=Debug mode unlock}}</ref> Tails makes an appearance alongside Sonic in the little-known arcade game, SegaSonic Popcorn Shop, a Japanese arcade game which also dispenses popcorn after playing the game.
Tails made his third major appearance in the 1994 game, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]] [[Sonic & Knuckles|(& Knuckles)]]'', with the ability to pick up Sonic and use his tails to fly him to other areas rotating his tails like a helicopter. He also gained the ability to swim underwater, something Sonic has never been able to do. This is also the first time the player could control Tails' flight in a [[Sega Genesis]] game. Tails has also starred in games without Sonic, such as ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]'', which is a side-scrolling score attack-like game for the Game Gear released exclusively in [[Japan]]. This was followed by ''[[Tails Adventure]]'' later the same year, which is a ''[[Metroid]]''-esque platformer with [[Role-playing game|RPG]] elements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/game/TailsAdventure |title=Play Tails Adventure on Great Games Experiment |access-date=2011-12-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222030339/http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/game/TailsAdventure |archive-date=February 22, 2010 }}</ref> Tails is also the star of ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' for the [[Sega Pico]].
Tails was intended to appear in the [[Sega 32X]] game ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'', but was scrapped during development. Leftover data of him remains in the game and can be played by using a [[cheat code]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baird|first1=Scott|title=15 Secrets Hidden Inside Sonic The Hedgehog Games|url=http://screenrant.com/sega-sonic-the-hedgehog-trivia-secrets/?view=all|website=ScreenRant|date=28 December 2016|access-date=7 March 2017|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808153617/http://screenrant.com/sega-sonic-the-hedgehog-trivia-secrets/?view=all|url-status=live}}</ref>
In later games, Tails had roles that require unique modes of play including ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', where he appears as one of the six playable characters.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2011-12-16|archive-date=2015-05-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528015341/http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=sonicdx|publisher=Sega.com|title=Sega of America|url=http://www.sega.com/games/game_temp.php?game=sonicdx|url-status=live}}</ref> His gameplay is based around standard platforming stages, but the goal of each stage is to get to the Chaos Emerald before Sonic, or to the missile dud in the final race against Eggman. In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', he is featured in [[third-person shooter|third-person-shooting]] segments, seated in his "Cyclone" mech.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonicteam.com/sonicadv2/0413/character_e.html|title=SONIC ADVENTURE 2|publisher=Sonicteam.com|access-date=2011-12-16|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927004239/http://www.sonicteam.com/sonicadv2/0413/character_e.html|archive-date=2011-09-27}}</ref> These stages, along with Dr. Eggman's shooting levels in the same game, were very similar to the E-102 Gamma levels of ''Sonic Adventure''. In ''Sonic Adventure'', he was given a theme song "Believe In Myself", of which another version appeared in ''Sonic Adventure 2''.
Tails also appeared either as a playable character or in a supporting role in many later ''Sonic'' titles and still often resumes his role flying other characters around, such as in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', where Tails appears on Team Sonic as their flight-type character, being capable of carrying both Sonic and [[Knuckles the Echidna]].
Tails is seen in the background of Green Hill Zone along with [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] and Knuckles in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and also appears as a trophy, he makes an appearance in the game's two sequels as well. He is the third character the player unlocks in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'', where he acts as a team medic.
Tails appears in ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', where he helps Sonic restore the shattered planet, largely by flying Sonic from continent to continent in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/video/945572/6194260/sonic-unleashed-e3-2008-stage-show-demo|title=Sonic Unleashed E3 2008 Stage Show Demo|publisher=GameSpot.com|date=2008-11-18|access-date=2011-12-16}}</ref> He also takes a supporting role in ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'', portrayed as a local blacksmith who helps players craft goods from the items Sonic collects.
He appears as a playable character in all of the ''[[List of Mario sports games#Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series|Mario & Sonic]]'' titles, as well as in ''[[Sega Superstars Tennis]]'', ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'', and [[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed|''Transformed'']]. He also appears in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' as a [[non-playable character]].
Tails celebrates Sonic's birthday along with his friends by setting up a party in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', but when the Time Eater appears, it warps them through various time holes, sending Tails to Green Hill. After Sonic frees him, Tails meets his classic counterpart (Classic Tails) and concludes that they were traveling through time and space. They accompany both Sonics throughout the game, later discovering that Eggman and Robotnik are controlling the Time Eater. Both Classic and Modern Tails, along with all of Sonic's friends, help motivate the 2 Sonics to defeat the Time Eater.
The feature to play as Tails was added to the 2011 enhanced port of ''Sonic CD''. He later appeared as a co-op character in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II|second episode of ''Sonic 4'']].
Tails was added as a playable character in the enhanced port of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' released in 2013 for mobile devices. The port also has the option to play the "Sonic and Tails" mode as well.
Sonic and Tails end up facing a group of villains allied with Dr. Eggman, called the Deadly Six when they are shot down while chasing him in the Tornado in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. They run into Eggman and notice him wielding a Cacophonic Conch to control the Deadly Six. Despite Tails' warnings, Sonic knocks away the conch, causing the Deadly Six to betray him. Eggman reluctantly teams up with Sonic and Tails to stop them. This causes numerous conflicts between Tails and Eggman and increases tension in his friendship with Sonic since Sonic believes Eggman is their only hope in defeating the Deadly Six. Eventually, Tails gets captured in a trap intended for Sonic, and the Deadly Six plan to use this to their advantage by turning Tails into a robot. However, Tails manages to reprogram the computer that would control his mind. The seemingly-robotized Tails confronts Sonic at the game's final stage, but by retaining his free will, he takes the Deadly Six by surprise and attacks them. Later on, after Sonic defeats Eggman at the game's climax, Sonic apologizes to Tails for doubting him. Tails forgives him and the two return home.
He is a playable character in the video game ''[[Sonic Mania]] (Plus)'', playing like his older incarnations along with Sonic, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray.
Tails appear as a playable character in the games ''[[Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric]]'', ''[[Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal|Shattered Crystal]]'' and ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice|Fire & Ice]]''.
Tails were also featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack of ''[[Lego Dimensions]]''. He is also playable if the player uses the Tornado as Sonic to fly around the world. In the story mode for the Sonic level titled "Sonic Dimensions", Tails assists Sonic using the Tornado and his technological knowledge. In the hub world, Tails has a side quest for the player to aid him in disabling all of Eggman's roboticists.
Tails is a supporting non-playable character in ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', finding Classic Sonic and joining up with the resistance in opposing Dr. Eggman and Infinite.
In ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]'', Tails along with Amy and Knuckles are trapped in Cyberspace, with Sonic releasing their digital form from cages and they help him find the Chaos Emeralds and set them free. While having a moment with Sonic, Tails expresses his self-doubt and belief that he is a burden to Sonic who is always rescuing him during crises, and that his helpfulness is wildly inconsistent, but Sonic comforts him by reminding Tails of his achievements and abilities and needing help sometimes is part of growing up, this strengthens Tails' resolve to go solo for a while and become a hero in his own right.
He also appears as a downloadable Mii Fighter costume in the crossover fighting games ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]'', as well as being featured as a Spirit in the latter.
Tails appears as an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania]]''.
===In other media===
Tails is a supporting character in the animated series ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic X]]'' and ''[[Sonic Boom (TV series)|Sonic Boom]]'', as well as the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)|1996 ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' film]]. Tails also makes a guest appearance in the ''[[OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes]]'' episode "Let's Meet Sonic".<ref>{{cite tweet|user=cartoonnetwork|number=1152293064771297280|title=GOTTA GO FAST to keep up with this legendary duo! 💥🥊 Watch the epic crossover episode of OK KO x Sonic the Hedgehog Sunday, August 4th at 4:45p (ET/PT)|date=July 19, 2019|access-date=July 19, 2019}}</ref> Tails, and alternative versions of himself, appear in ''[[Sonic Prime]]'', all of them voiced by [[Ashleigh Ball]], after Sonic shatters the Paradox Prism and the universe, creating alternative dimensions in the process. Several alternative Tails are created, one being Nine, who never met Sonic and was bullied throughout his life. He became bitter and isolated as a result, and created seven artificial tails for himself as weapons. He is initially distrustful of Sonic but eventually warms up to him. Other versions are the feral and seemingly unintelligent Mangey and the pirate mechanic Sails. In print, he is a supporting character in the [[Archie Comics|Comics]]-produced ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series as well as the [[Fleetway]]-produced ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.
Tails appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|2020 ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' film]] during a mid-credits sequence, emerging from a ring portal onto Earth in search of Sonic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Don't Miss Sonic The Hedgehog's Post-Credits Scene, Teasing The Now Inevitable Sequel |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/02/17/dont-miss-sonic-the-hedgehogs-post-credits-scene-teasing-the-now-inevitable-sequel/ |website=Forbes.com |access-date=2020-04-08 |archive-date=2020-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407054717/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/02/17/dont-miss-sonic-the-hedgehogs-post-credits-scene-teasing-the-now-inevitable-sequel/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Tails is featured as a main character in the sequel, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', the logo of which features an yellow "2" with two tails attached in homage to the character. He is voiced by [[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]], reprising her role from the games. In the film, Tails was shunned on his home planet for having two tails but grew to idolize Sonic after witnessing his bravery when facing off against Dr. Robotnik. He travels to the planet to warn Sonic about Knuckles hunting him down to locate Master Emerald and teams up with his hero to find the Emerald first. He assists Sonic with his flight and various gadgets throughout their journey, culminating in them teaming up with Knuckles to stop Robotnik from conquering the universe. After they succeed, they agree to safeguard Master Emerald as they live together with Sonic's adoptive family, the Wachowskis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - Title Announcement - Paramount Pictures| website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQuoffM1y-w|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=February 16, 2021|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215015528/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQuoffM1y-w|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception and legacy==
Reception to Tails has been widely positive. He was awarded "Best New Character" in ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]''{{'}}s 1992 video game awards, stating "Not only is he as cute as Sonic, but he serves a major purpose in the game."<ref name="egmbuyersguide1993">{{citation |year=1993 |title=Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide |page=20}}</ref> [[IGN]] editor Lucas M. Thompson listed Tails as one of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' characters who should be in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', citing his importance in the series and his abilities.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lucas M. Thomas |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013214224/http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827234p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2007 |title=Smash It Up! - Sonic Team - Wii Feature at IGN |publisher=Wii.ign.com |access-date=2011-12-16}}</ref> IGN editor Levi Buchanan stated that the fan response to Tails' introduction was favorable, which led to further introductions such as Knuckles.<ref name="IGN wrong"/> Unlike most ''Sonic'' characters, Tails has received consistently positive opinions from the ''Sonic'' fanbase over the years.<ref name="duos">{{cite web|access-date=April 2, 2014|archive-date=January 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111074734/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/05/top-25-gaming-duos?page=2|date=June 5, 2013|first=Lucas M.|last=Thomas|title=Top 25 Gaming Duos|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/05/top-25-gaming-duos?page=2|url-status=live|website=IGN}}</ref>
Tails is remembered for helping ''Sonic 2'' become the highest-selling game for Genesis by allowing a second player to join the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|last=Workman|first=Robert|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=March 14, 2014|title=15 Greatest Moments in Sonic the Hedgehog History|archive-date=March 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317004244/http://www.primagames.com/games/sonic-generations/feature/15-greatest-moments-sonic-hedgehog-history|url-status=live}}</ref> He has been featured on many "Top Sidekicks" lists. ''Maximum PC'' listed him as their third-greatest sidekick,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/thanks_buddy_25_gamings_greatest_sidekicks#slide-22 |title=Thanks Buddy!: 25 of Gaming's Greatest Sidekicks |magazine=Maximum PC |date=2011-11-22 |access-date=2012-08-15 |archive-date=2013-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310132220/http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/thanks_buddy_25_gamings_greatest_sidekicks#slide-22 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Machinima.com]] ranked him fifth,<ref>{{cite AV media|author=Machinima.com|author-link=Machinima.com|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ZOdMRaSx4| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224094502/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ZOdMRaSx4| archive-date=2011-02-24|url-status=dead|medium=[[YouTube]]|year=2010|title=Top 10 Best Buddies in Gaming|access-date=March 31, 2014}}</ref> and [[Maxim (magazine)|''Maxim'']] listed him as the eighth-most-underrated sidekick.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Tweet |url=http://www.maxim.com/movies/the-10-most-underrated-sidekicks-ever |title=The 10 Most Underrated Sidekicks Ever |magazine=Maxim |access-date=2012-08-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114010041/http://www.maxim.com/movies/the-10-most-underrated-sidekicks-ever |archive-date=2013-01-14 }}</ref> Ranking him as the sixth-greatest, [[Mashable]] stated that Tails "pretty much embodies the definition of 'sidekick'".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2013/11/18/video-game-sidekicks/#gallery/video-game-sidekicks/528a10e6b05f9d064d007d20|publisher=[[Mashable]]|title=The 15 Greatest Video Game Sidekicks of All Time|access-date=March 20, 2014|date=November 18, 2013|archive-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322231833/http://mashable.com/2013/11/18/video-game-sidekicks/#gallery/video-game-sidekicks/528a10e6b05f9d064d007d20|url-status=live}}</ref> Sonic and Tails were together ranked as IGN's ninth-greatest gaming duo.<ref name="duos"/> Morgan Sleeper of NintendoLife called Tails "one of Sega's most beloved mascots".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/tails_adventure_gamegear|website=NintendoLife|last=Sleeper|first=Morgan|date=June 27, 2013|title=Foxtales|access-date=October 21, 2014|archive-date=May 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527063716/http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/tails_adventure_gamegear|url-status=live}}</ref>
However, IGN staff writer Levi Buchanan stated that when SEGA noticed the popularity of Tails, and, later, [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], they "just kept stuffing new faces and names into the game, pulling attention away from their hero."<ref name="IGN wrong">{{cite web |url=http://retro.ign.com/articles/955/955741p2.html |title=Where Did Sonic Go Wrong? |date=February 2009 |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |access-date=2009-02-27 |archive-date=2011-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831064313/http://retro.ign.com/articles/955/955741p2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[GameDaily]] listed the "annoying sidekick" in their top 25 video game archetypes list, citing Tails as an example of this.<ref>{{cite web |last=McElroy |first=Griffin |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-25-video-game-characters-archetypes/?page=4 |title=Joystiq |publisher=Gamedaily.com |date=2011-12-09 |access-date=2011-12-16 |archive-date=2011-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827224501/http://www.joystiq.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[GamesRadar+]] listed him as number one on their list of cutesy characters they wanted to beat up, stating that while he started as interesting, he led to the creation of other characters who "choked the life out the franchise". They cited him being a "know-it-all" in later games as to why they hate him so much.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 7... Cutesy Characters We Want to Beat the Crap Out of |date=21 April 2008 |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7 |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]] |access-date=2010-01-05 |archive-date=2012-10-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014045913/http://www.gamesradar.com/top-7-cutesy-characters-we-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of/?page=7 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' listed him as the second-best ''Sonic'' character.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4 |title=Nintendo Feature: The best and worst Sonic characters |magazine=Official Nintendo Magazine |access-date=2014-05-04 |archive-date=2014-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008235655/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Foxes in popular culture, films and literature]]
* [[Fox spirit]]
* [[Kumiho]]
==Notes==
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*[http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/tails.html Tails at Sonic Channel] {{in lang|ja}}
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<ul class="mw-collapsible-content" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin-left: 0;"><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Hekiru_Shiina" title="Hekiru Shiina">Hekiru Shiina</a> (1996)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Kazuki Hayashi (1998)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Atsuki Murata (2000–2001)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Ry%C5%8D_Hirohashi" title="Ryō Hirohashi">Ryō Hirohashi</a> (2003–present)<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Takuto_Yoshinaga" title="Takuto Yoshinaga">Takuto Yoshinaga</a> (Classic Tails, 2011)
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<ul class="mw-collapsible-content" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: inherit; list-style: none; margin-left: 0;"><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Russi_Taylor" title="Russi Taylor">Russi Taylor</a> (1992) (<a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">AoStH</a>, unaired pilot)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Christopher Stephen Welch (1993) (<a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">AoStH</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-segabits.com_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-segabits.com-2">[2]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Bradley_Pierce" title="Bradley Pierce">Bradley Pierce</a> (1993–1994) (<a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)">SatAM</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Chris Turner (1996) (<a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog#Special" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">Sonic Christmas Blast</a>)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Lainie_Frasier" title="Lainie Frasier">Lainie Frasier</a> (<a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(OVA)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)">1999</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Corey Bringas (1999–2000)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> Connor Bringas (2001)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Amy_Palant" title="Amy Palant">Amy Palant</a> (2003–2010)<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> William Corkery (2004)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Kate_Higgins" title="Kate Higgins">Kate Higgins</a> (2010–2013,<sup id="cite_ref-blogs.sega.com_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-blogs.sega.com-3">[3]</a></sup> 2021)
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Colleen_O%27Shaughnessey" title="Colleen O'Shaughnessey">Colleen O'Shaughnessey</a> (2014–present)<sup id="cite_ref-sonicthehedhehog.com_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sonicthehedhehog.com-4">[4]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Alicyn_Packard" title="Alicyn Packard">Alicyn Packard</a> (2022; <i>Sonic Drone Home</i>)<sup id="cite_ref-Megavisions_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Megavisions-5">[5]</a></sup>
</li><li style="line-height: inherit; margin: 0"> <a href="/info/en/?search=Ashleigh_Ball" title="Ashleigh Ball">Ashleigh Ball</a> (<i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Prime" title="Sonic Prime">Sonic Prime</a></i>)<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN-6">[6]</a></sup>
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</div></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background-color: #DEDEE2;">In-universe information</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Full name</th><td class="infobox-data">Miles Prower</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Species</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/info/en/?search=Fox" title="Fox">Fox</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Origin</th><td class="infobox-data">West Side Island</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><b>Miles Prower</b>,<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7">[a]</a></sup> better known by his nickname <b>Tails</b>,<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8">[b]</a></sup> is a character from <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega" title="Sega">Sega</a>'s <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Sonic the Hedgehog">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> series. Tails also appears in several spin-off games in which he stars, <a href="/info/en/?search=Comic_book" title="Comic book">comic books</a>, cartoons, and films. He is the first character to consistently appear by Sonic's side in the series as his best friend, appearing in nearly every mainline and spin-off since his debut. The name "Miles Prower" is a <a href="/info/en/?search=Pun" title="Pun">pun</a> on "<a href="/info/en/?search=Miles_per_hour" title="Miles per hour">miles per hour</a>", a reference to the famed speed of Sonic the Hedgehog. Prower is a two-tailed <a href="/info/en/?search=Anthropomorphic" class="mw-redirect" title="Anthropomorphic">anthropomorphic</a> <a href="/info/en/?search=Fox" title="Fox">fox</a>, hence the nickname.
</p><p>A mechanical genius and skilled pilot,<sup id="cite_ref-trophy_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-trophy-9">[7]</a></sup> he can fly by spinning his tails like a <a href="/info/en/?search=Helicopter_rotor" title="Helicopter rotor">helicopter rotor</a> and can be seen flying in multiple games and TV shows created by Sega.<sup id="cite_ref-trophy_9-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-trophy-9">[7]</a></sup> He debuted in November 1992 with the release of <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2">Sonic the Hedgehog 2</a>. In the mid-1990s, he has featured as the main character in several spinoff games: <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails_and_the_Music_Maker" class="mw-redirect" title="Tails and the Music Maker">Tails and the Music Maker</a></i> for the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Pico" title="Sega Pico">Sega Pico</a>, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails_Adventure" title="Tails Adventure">Tails Adventure</a></i> and <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails%27_Skypatrol" title="Tails' Skypatrol">Tails' Skypatrol</a></i> for the <a href="/info/en/?search=Game_Gear" title="Game Gear">Game Gear</a>. Tails was rated the third-most-popular character in the franchise, behind <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (character)">Sonic</a> and <a href="/info/en/?search=Shadow_the_Hedgehog" title="Shadow the Hedgehog">Shadow</a>, in an official poll from Sega in 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10">[8]</a></sup>
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<p><a href="/info/en/?search=Yasushi_Yamaguchi" title="Yasushi Yamaguchi">Yasushi Yamaguchi</a>, originally the main artist and zone designer for <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega" title="Sega">Sega</a>'s <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Team" title="Sonic Team">Sonic Team</a>, designed Tails for an internal competition for a <a href="/info/en/?search=Sidekick" title="Sidekick">sidekick</a> to the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (character)">speedy hedgehog</a>. The character was inspired by a <a href="/info/en/?search=Kitsune" title="Kitsune">kitsune</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-cw_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-cw-11">[9]</a></sup> a creature from Japanese folklore that could over time grow multiple tails. The character was also meant to hold a "deep admiration for Sonic".<sup id="cite_ref-Naka_interview_96_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Naka_interview_96-12">[10]</a></sup>
</p><p>While Yamaguchi's entry won, Sega of Japan wanted to name the character "Miles Prower" (the surname being a play on "per hour"), whereas the American subsidiary Sega of America preferred the moniker "Tails". Sega of America crafted a compelling backstory for the character to convince the Japanese parent company and Sonic Team to have him named "Tails". Yamaguchi ended up with a compromise, using "Miles Prower" as the character's real name; "Tails" would be his nickname, giving the character the full name of Miles "Tails" Prower.<sup id="cite_ref-cw_11-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-cw-11">[9]</a></sup>
</p><p>The character debuted as Sonic's tag-along partner in the franchise's second game and has remained an important character since. However, the character's uniqueness was not established until <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3">Sonic the Hedgehog 3</a></i>, when players were given the power to control his flying (although the <a href="/info/en/?search=AI" class="mw-redirect" title="AI">AI</a> would make Tails fly when he would get off-screen).<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_smash_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN_smash-13">[11]</a></sup>
</p><p>Tails was redesigned (along with all of the other <a href="/info/en/?search=List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_characters" title="List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters">Sonic characters</a>) by Yuji Uekawa for <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Adventure" title="Sonic Adventure">Sonic Adventure</a></i>. His fur changed color to a more yellow shade as opposed to the orange in his early appearances, and he gained blue <a href="/info/en/?search=Iris_(anatomy)" title="Iris (anatomy)">irises</a>.
</p><p>In the American <i><a href="/info/en/?search=List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_printed_media" title="List of Sonic the Hedgehog printed media">Sonic</a></i> comic book, along with the <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> and <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> cartoons, he was originally dark brown, but the comic artists and cartoon artists eventually decided to change this to match his in-game appearance.
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<p>Throughout the years, Tails has been voiced by several different voice actors. In the Japanese dubs, Tails was voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Hekiru_Shiina" title="Hekiru Shiina">Hekiru Shiina</a> in 1996, Kazuki Hayashi in 1998, Atsuki Murata from 2000 to 2001 and by <a href="/info/en/?search=Ry%C5%8D_Hirohashi" title="Ryō Hirohashi">Ryō Hirohashi</a> since 2003.<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</p><p>On <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i>, Tails was originally voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Russi_Taylor" title="Russi Taylor">Russi Taylor</a> in the unaired pilot, Christopher Stephen Welch would later take over and voice the character throughout the entire series, excluding the Christmas special where he was voiced by Chris Turner.<sup id="cite_ref-segabits.com_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-segabits.com-2">[2]</a></sup> He was then voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Bradley_Pierce" title="Bradley Pierce">Bradley Pierce</a> in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> and then by <a href="/info/en/?search=Lainie_Frasier" title="Lainie Frasier">Lainie Frasier</a> in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog:_The_Movie" class="mw-redirect" title="Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie">Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-segabits.com_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-segabits.com-2">[2]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup>
</p><p>Beginning in 2003 with <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_X" title="Sonic X">Sonic X</a></i>, he was voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Amy_Palant" title="Amy Palant">Amy Palant</a> who would later take over the role in the video games, starting with <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Shadow_the_Hedgehog_(video_game)" title="Shadow the Hedgehog (video game)">Shadow the Hedgehog</a></i> in 2005.<sup id="cite_ref-btva_1-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-btva-1">[1]</a></sup> Palant was replaced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Kate_Higgins" title="Kate Higgins">Kate Higgins</a> in 2010, beginning with <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Free_Riders" title="Sonic Free Riders">Sonic Free Riders</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-blogs.sega.com_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-blogs.sega.com-3">[3]</a></sup> She continued to voice the character until 2013, where her final role as Tails was in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Sochi_2014_Olympic_Winter_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games">Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games</a></i>,<sup id="cite_ref-blogs.sega.com_3-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-blogs.sega.com-3">[3]</a></sup> though she reprised her role in 2021 for the <i>Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps</i> miniseries. Since 2014, Tails has been voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Colleen_O%27Shaughnessey" title="Colleen O'Shaughnessey">Colleen O'Shaughnessey</a>, including in the television series <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom_(TV_series)" title="Sonic Boom (TV series)">Sonic Boom</a></i> and the two live-action films.<sup id="cite_ref-sonicthehedhehog.com_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sonicthehedhehog.com-4">[4]</a></sup> In the 2022 Sonic short film, <i>Sonic Drone Home</i>, Tails is voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Alicyn_Packard" title="Alicyn Packard">Alicyn Packard</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Megavisions_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Megavisions-5">[5]</a></sup> In the <a href="/info/en/?search=Netflix" title="Netflix">Netflix</a> series <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Prime" title="Sonic Prime">Sonic Prime</a></i>, Tails is voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Ashleigh_Ball" title="Ashleigh Ball">Ashleigh Ball</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN-6">[6]</a></sup>
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<p>The character of Tails is portrayed as a very gentle, kind, comforting,<sup id="cite_ref-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile-14">[12]</a></sup> and humble fox.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Heroes_profile_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Heroes_profile-15">[13]</a></sup> As a longtime friend,<sup id="cite_ref-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile_14-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile-14">[12]</a></sup> he admires Sonic<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Adventure_2_profile_16-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Adventure_2_profile-16">[14]</a></sup> and dreams of being just like him.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Advance_2_profile_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Advance_2_profile-17">[15]</a></sup> He wants to prove that he can be counted on, and has fought <a href="/info/en/?search=Dr._Eggman" class="mw-redirect" title="Dr. Eggman">Dr. Eggman</a> and his robots without the aid of Sonic before.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Central_profile_18-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Central_profile-18">[16]</a></sup> He is fond of <a href="/info/en/?search=Mint_(candy)" title="Mint (candy)">mint candy</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Jam_profile_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Jam_profile-19">[17]</a></sup> Despite overcoming most of his fears and becoming very bold, Tails remains <a href="/info/en/?search=Astraphobia" title="Astraphobia">keraunophobic</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Jam_profile_19-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Jam_profile-19">[17]</a></sup> Tails is not intended to be a selfish character and instead, is always ready and willing to help others without asking for anything in return.
</p><p>Tails has been described as a mechanical prodigy who rivals Dr. Eggman but has not yet realized his full potential.<sup id="cite_ref-Sonic_Adventure_2_profile_16-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Sonic_Adventure_2_profile-16">[14]</a></sup> Coupled with his skills as an airplane pilot, he uses a biplane nicknamed "Tornado" to assist Sonic on their adventures.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20">[18]</a></sup> Additionally, by spinning his two tails like a <a href="/info/en/?search=Helicopter" title="Helicopter">helicopter</a> rotor, he has the unique ability to push himself through the air<sup id="cite_ref-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile_14-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile-14">[12]</a></sup> to catch up with Sonic; however, this tires him quickly, hence his use of planes.<sup id="cite_ref-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile_14-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Tails_Sonic_Adventure_Profile-14">[12]</a></sup> Unlike Sonic, Tails can swim. Like Sonic, he can transform into Super Tails, but he requires either the Chaos Emeralds (Sonic Mania) or the Super Emeralds (Sonic 3 and Knuckles) to transform. Also, when in this form (in <i>Sonic 3 and Knuckles</i> only), a swarm of <a href="/info/en/?search=Flicky" title="Flicky">Flickies</a> circle Tails. This was seen first as what seemed to be a one-time appearance in <i>Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles</i> and then again in <i>Sonic Heroes</i>, where alongside Team Sonic members Sonic and Knuckles, would transform themselves into their super forms.<sup id="cite_ref-Tails_Sonic_Advance_1_Actions_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Tails_Sonic_Advance_1_Actions-21">[19]</a></sup>
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<p>Tails debuted in November 1992 with the release of <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2">Sonic the Hedgehog 2</a></i>, playing the part of Sonic's sidekick.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22">[20]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23">[21]</a></sup> He was a playable character from the second controller and could be chosen as player one for the main game, though he did not possess the ability to fly. <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Chaos" title="Sonic Chaos">Sonic Chaos</a></i> (1993), on the Game Gear/<a href="/info/en/?search=Master_System" title="Master System">Master System</a> was the second game where the player could control Tails and the first time the player could control his flight, this changed some elements of gameplay. Tails also made a minor cameo in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_CD" title="Sonic CD">Sonic CD</a></i> for the Sega CD, appearing in the <a href="/info/en/?search=Debug_mode" class="mw-redirect" title="Debug mode">debug mode</a> unlock screen.<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24">[22]</a></sup> Tails makes an appearance alongside Sonic in the little-known arcade game, SegaSonic Popcorn Shop, a Japanese arcade game which also dispenses popcorn after playing the game.
</p><p>Tails made his third major appearance in the 1994 game, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3">Sonic 3</a> <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_Knuckles" title="Sonic & Knuckles">(& Knuckles)</a></i>, with the ability to pick up Sonic and use his tails to fly him to other areas rotating his tails like a helicopter. He also gained the ability to swim underwater, something Sonic has never been able to do. This is also the first time the player could control Tails' flight in a <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Genesis" title="Sega Genesis">Sega Genesis</a> game. Tails has also starred in games without Sonic, such as <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails%27_Skypatrol" title="Tails' Skypatrol">Tails' Skypatrol</a></i>, which is a side-scrolling score attack-like game for the Game Gear released exclusively in <a href="/info/en/?search=Japan" title="Japan">Japan</a>. This was followed by <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails_Adventure" title="Tails Adventure">Tails Adventure</a></i> later the same year, which is a <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Metroid" title="Metroid">Metroid</a></i>-esque platformer with <a href="/info/en/?search=Role-playing_game" title="Role-playing game">RPG</a> elements.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25">[23]</a></sup> Tails is also the star of <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails_and_the_Music_Maker" class="mw-redirect" title="Tails and the Music Maker">Tails and the Music Maker</a></i> for the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Pico" title="Sega Pico">Sega Pico</a>.
</p><p>Tails was intended to appear in the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_32X" class="mw-redirect" title="Sega 32X">Sega 32X</a> game <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Knuckles%27_Chaotix" title="Knuckles' Chaotix">Knuckles' Chaotix</a></i>, but was scrapped during development. Leftover data of him remains in the game and can be played by using a <a href="/info/en/?search=Cheat_code" class="mw-redirect" title="Cheat code">cheat code</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26">[24]</a></sup>
</p><p>In later games, Tails had roles that require unique modes of play including <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Adventure" title="Sonic Adventure">Sonic Adventure</a></i>, where he appears as one of the six playable characters.<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27">[25]</a></sup> His gameplay is based around standard platforming stages, but the goal of each stage is to get to the Chaos Emerald before Sonic, or to the missile dud in the final race against Eggman. In <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Adventure_2" title="Sonic Adventure 2">Sonic Adventure 2</a></i>, he is featured in <a href="/info/en/?search=Third-person_shooter" title="Third-person shooter">third-person-shooting</a> segments, seated in his "Cyclone" mech.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28">[26]</a></sup> These stages, along with Dr. Eggman's shooting levels in the same game, were very similar to the E-102 Gamma levels of <i>Sonic Adventure</i>. In <i>Sonic Adventure</i>, he was given a theme song "Believe In Myself", of which another version appeared in <i>Sonic Adventure 2</i>.
</p><p>Tails also appeared either as a playable character or in a supporting role in many later <i>Sonic</i> titles and still often resumes his role flying other characters around, such as in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Heroes" title="Sonic Heroes">Sonic Heroes</a></i>, where Tails appears on Team Sonic as their flight-type character, being capable of carrying both Sonic and <a href="/info/en/?search=Knuckles_the_Echidna" title="Knuckles the Echidna">Knuckles the Echidna</a>.
</p><p>Tails is seen in the background of Green Hill Zone along with <a href="/info/en/?search=Silver_the_Hedgehog" class="mw-redirect" title="Silver the Hedgehog">Silver</a> and Knuckles in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl" title="Super Smash Bros. Brawl">Super Smash Bros. Brawl</a></i>, and also appears as a trophy, he makes an appearance in the game's two sequels as well. He is the third character the player unlocks in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Chronicles:_The_Dark_Brotherhood" title="Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood">Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood</a></i>, where he acts as a team medic.
</p><p>Tails appears in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Unleashed" title="Sonic Unleashed">Sonic Unleashed</a></i>, where he helps Sonic restore the shattered planet, largely by flying Sonic from continent to continent in the game.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29">[27]</a></sup> He also takes a supporting role in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_and_the_Black_Knight" title="Sonic and the Black Knight">Sonic and the Black Knight</a></i>, portrayed as a local blacksmith who helps players craft goods from the items Sonic collects.
</p><p>He appears as a playable character in all of the <i><a href="/info/en/?search=List_of_Mario_sports_games#Mario_&_Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Games_series" title="List of Mario sports games">Mario & Sonic</a></i> titles, as well as in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Superstars_Tennis" title="Sega Superstars Tennis">Sega Superstars Tennis</a></i>, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_Sega_All-Stars_Racing" title="Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing">Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing</a></i>, and <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_All-Stars_Racing_Transformed" title="Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed"><i>Transformed</i></a>. He also appears in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Colors" title="Sonic Colors">Sonic Colors</a></i> as a <a href="/info/en/?search=Non-playable_character" class="mw-redirect" title="Non-playable character">non-playable character</a>.
</p><p>Tails celebrates Sonic's birthday along with his friends by setting up a party in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Generations" title="Sonic Generations">Sonic Generations</a></i>, but when the Time Eater appears, it warps them through various time holes, sending Tails to Green Hill. After Sonic frees him, Tails meets his classic counterpart (Classic Tails) and concludes that they were traveling through time and space. They accompany both Sonics throughout the game, later discovering that Eggman and Robotnik are controlling the Time Eater. Both Classic and Modern Tails, along with all of Sonic's friends, help motivate the 2 Sonics to defeat the Time Eater.
</p><p>The feature to play as Tails was added to the 2011 enhanced port of <i>Sonic CD</i>. He later appeared as a co-op character in the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_4:_Episode_II" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II">second episode of <i>Sonic 4</i></a>.
</p><p>Tails was added as a playable character in the enhanced port of <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991_video_game)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> released in 2013 for mobile devices. The port also has the option to play the "Sonic and Tails" mode as well.
</p><p>Sonic and Tails end up facing a group of villains allied with Dr. Eggman, called the Deadly Six when they are shot down while chasing him in the Tornado in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Lost_World" title="Sonic Lost World">Sonic Lost World</a></i>. They run into Eggman and notice him wielding a Cacophonic Conch to control the Deadly Six. Despite Tails' warnings, Sonic knocks away the conch, causing the Deadly Six to betray him. Eggman reluctantly teams up with Sonic and Tails to stop them. This causes numerous conflicts between Tails and Eggman and increases tension in his friendship with Sonic since Sonic believes Eggman is their only hope in defeating the Deadly Six. Eventually, Tails gets captured in a trap intended for Sonic, and the Deadly Six plan to use this to their advantage by turning Tails into a robot. However, Tails manages to reprogram the computer that would control his mind. The seemingly-robotized Tails confronts Sonic at the game's final stage, but by retaining his free will, he takes the Deadly Six by surprise and attacks them. Later on, after Sonic defeats Eggman at the game's climax, Sonic apologizes to Tails for doubting him. Tails forgives him and the two return home.
</p><p>He is a playable character in the video game <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Mania" title="Sonic Mania">Sonic Mania</a> (Plus)</i>, playing like his older incarnations along with Sonic, Knuckles, Mighty, and Ray.
</p><p>Tails appear as a playable character in the games <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Rise_of_Lyric" title="Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric">Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric</a></i>, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Shattered_Crystal" title="Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal">Shattered Crystal</a></i> and <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Fire_%26_Ice" title="Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice">Fire & Ice</a></i>.
</p><p>Tails were also featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog Level Pack of <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Lego_Dimensions" title="Lego Dimensions">Lego Dimensions</a></i>. He is also playable if the player uses the Tornado as Sonic to fly around the world. In the story mode for the Sonic level titled "Sonic Dimensions", Tails assists Sonic using the Tornado and his technological knowledge. In the hub world, Tails has a side quest for the player to aid him in disabling all of Eggman's roboticists.
</p><p>Tails is a supporting non-playable character in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Forces" title="Sonic Forces">Sonic Forces</a></i>, finding Classic Sonic and joining up with the resistance in opposing Dr. Eggman and Infinite.
</p><p>In <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Frontiers" title="Sonic Frontiers">Sonic Frontiers</a></i>, Tails along with Amy and Knuckles are trapped in Cyberspace, with Sonic releasing their digital form from cages and they help him find the Chaos Emeralds and set them free. While having a moment with Sonic, Tails expresses his self-doubt and belief that he is a burden to Sonic who is always rescuing him during crises, and that his helpfulness is wildly inconsistent, but Sonic comforts him by reminding Tails of his achievements and abilities and needing help sometimes is part of growing up, this strengthens Tails' resolve to go solo for a while and become a hero in his own right.
</p><p>He also appears as a downloadable Mii Fighter costume in the crossover fighting games <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Smash_Bros._for_Nintendo_3DS_and_Wii_U" title="Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U">Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U</a></i> and <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Smash_Bros._Ultimate" title="Super Smash Bros. Ultimate">Ultimate</a></i>, as well as being featured as a Spirit in the latter.
</p><p>Tails appears as an unlockable playable character in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Monkey_Ball_Banana_Mania" title="Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania">Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania</a></i>.
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<p>Tails is a supporting character in the animated series <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Adventures_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog">Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i>, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i>, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_X" title="Sonic X">Sonic X</a></i> and <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom_(TV_series)" title="Sonic Boom (TV series)">Sonic Boom</a></i>, as well as the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(OVA)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)">1996 <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> film</a>. Tails also makes a guest appearance in the <i><a href="/info/en/?search=OK_K.O.!_Let%27s_Be_Heroes" title="OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes">OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes</a></i> episode "Let's Meet Sonic".<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30">[28]</a></sup> Tails, and alternative versions of himself, appear in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Prime" title="Sonic Prime">Sonic Prime</a></i>, all of them voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Ashleigh_Ball" title="Ashleigh Ball">Ashleigh Ball</a>, after Sonic shatters the Paradox Prism and the universe, creating alternative dimensions in the process. Several alternative Tails are created, one being Nine, who never met Sonic and was bullied throughout his life. He became bitter and isolated as a result, and created seven artificial tails for himself as weapons. He is initially distrustful of Sonic but eventually warms up to him. Other versions are the feral and seemingly unintelligent Mangey and the pirate mechanic Sails. In print, he is a supporting character in the <a href="/info/en/?search=Archie_Comics" title="Archie Comics">Comics</a>-produced <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(Archie_Comics)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> comic series as well as the <a href="/info/en/?search=Fleetway" class="mw-redirect" title="Fleetway">Fleetway</a>-produced <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Comic" title="Sonic the Comic">Sonic the Comic</a></i>.
</p><p>Tails appears in the <a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(film)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (film)">2020 <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> film</a> during a mid-credits sequence, emerging from a ring portal onto Earth in search of Sonic.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31">[29]</a></sup>
</p><p>Tails is featured as a main character in the sequel, <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_(film)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)">Sonic the Hedgehog 2</a></i>, the logo of which features an yellow "2" with two tails attached in homage to the character. He is voiced by <a href="/info/en/?search=Colleen_O%27Shaughnessey" title="Colleen O'Shaughnessey">Colleen O'Shaughnessey</a>, reprising her role from the games. In the film, Tails was shunned on his home planet for having two tails but grew to idolize Sonic after witnessing his bravery when facing off against Dr. Robotnik. He travels to the planet to warn Sonic about Knuckles hunting him down to locate Master Emerald and teams up with his hero to find the Emerald first. He assists Sonic with his flight and various gadgets throughout their journey, culminating in them teaming up with Knuckles to stop Robotnik from conquering the universe. After they succeed, they agree to safeguard Master Emerald as they live together with Sonic's adoptive family, the Wachowskis.<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32">[30]</a></sup>
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<p>Reception to Tails has been widely positive. He was awarded "Best New Character" in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Electronic_Gaming_Monthly" title="Electronic Gaming Monthly">Electronic Gaming Monthly</a></i><span class="nowrap" style="padding-left:0.1em;">'</span>s 1992 video game awards, stating "Not only is he as cute as Sonic, but he serves a major purpose in the game."<sup id="cite_ref-egmbuyersguide1993_33-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-egmbuyersguide1993-33">[31]</a></sup> <a href="/info/en/?search=IGN" title="IGN">IGN</a> editor Lucas M. Thompson listed Tails as one of the <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> characters who should be in <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl" title="Super Smash Bros. Brawl">Super Smash Bros. Brawl</a></i>, citing his importance in the series and his abilities.<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34">[32]</a></sup> IGN editor Levi Buchanan stated that the fan response to Tails' introduction was favorable, which led to further introductions such as Knuckles.<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_wrong_35-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN_wrong-35">[33]</a></sup> Unlike most <i>Sonic</i> characters, Tails has received consistently positive opinions from the <i>Sonic</i> fanbase over the years.<sup id="cite_ref-duos_36-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-duos-36">[34]</a></sup>
</p><p>Tails is remembered for helping <i>Sonic 2</i> become the highest-selling game for Genesis by allowing a second player to join the game.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37">[35]</a></sup> He has been featured on many "Top Sidekicks" lists. <i>Maximum PC</i> listed him as their third-greatest sidekick,<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38">[36]</a></sup> <a href="/info/en/?search=Machinima.com" class="mw-redirect" title="Machinima.com">Machinima.com</a> ranked him fifth,<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39">[37]</a></sup> and <a href="/info/en/?search=Maxim_(magazine)" title="Maxim (magazine)"><i>Maxim</i></a> listed him as the eighth-most-underrated sidekick.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40">[38]</a></sup> Ranking him as the sixth-greatest, <a href="/info/en/?search=Mashable" title="Mashable">Mashable</a> stated that Tails "pretty much embodies the definition of 'sidekick'".<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41">[39]</a></sup> Sonic and Tails were together ranked as IGN's ninth-greatest gaming duo.<sup id="cite_ref-duos_36-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-duos-36">[34]</a></sup> Morgan Sleeper of NintendoLife called Tails "one of Sega's most beloved mascots".<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42">[40]</a></sup>
</p><p>However, IGN staff writer Levi Buchanan stated that when SEGA noticed the popularity of Tails, and, later, <a href="/info/en/?search=Knuckles_the_Echidna" title="Knuckles the Echidna">Knuckles</a>, they "just kept stuffing new faces and names into the game, pulling attention away from their hero."<sup id="cite_ref-IGN_wrong_35-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-IGN_wrong-35">[33]</a></sup> <a href="/info/en/?search=GameDaily" title="GameDaily">GameDaily</a> listed the "annoying sidekick" in their top 25 video game archetypes list, citing Tails as an example of this.<sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43">[41]</a></sup> <a href="/info/en/?search=GamesRadar%2B" title="GamesRadar+">GamesRadar+</a> listed him as number one on their list of cutesy characters they wanted to beat up, stating that while he started as interesting, he led to the creation of other characters who "choked the life out the franchise". They cited him being a "know-it-all" in later games as to why they hate him so much.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44">[42]</a></sup> <i><a href="/info/en/?search=Official_Nintendo_Magazine" title="Official Nintendo Magazine">Official Nintendo Magazine</a></i> listed him as the second-best <i>Sonic</i> character.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45">[43]</a></sup>
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</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Main series</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Console</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991_video_game)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> (1991)</li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2">2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_CD" title="Sonic CD">CD</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 3">3</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_Knuckles" title="Sonic & Knuckles">& Knuckles</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_3D_Blast" title="Sonic 3D Blast">3D Blast</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Adventure" title="Sonic Adventure">Adventure</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Adventure_2" title="Sonic Adventure 2">Adventure 2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Heroes" title="Sonic Heroes">Heroes</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(2006_video_game)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i> (2006)</li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Unleashed" title="Sonic Unleashed">Unleashed</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_4:_Episode_I" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I">4: Episode I</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Colors" title="Sonic Colors">Colors</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Generations" title="Sonic Generations">Generations</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_4:_Episode_II" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II">4: Episode II</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Lost_World" title="Sonic Lost World">Lost World</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Mania" title="Sonic Mania">Mania</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Forces" title="Sonic Forces">Forces</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Frontiers" title="Sonic Frontiers">Frontiers</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Superstars" title="Sonic Superstars">Superstars</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Handheld</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(8-bit_video_game)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit video game)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_(8-bit_video_game)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit video game)">2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Chaos" title="Sonic Chaos">Chaos</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog:_Triple_Trouble" title="Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble">Triple Trouble</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Blast" title="Sonic Blast">Blast</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_Pocket_Adventure" title="Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure">Pocket Adventure</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Advance" title="Sonic Advance">Advance</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Advance_2" title="Sonic Advance 2">Advance 2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Advance_3" title="Sonic Advance 3">Advance 3</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Rush" title="Sonic Rush">Rush</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Rush_Adventure" title="Sonic Rush Adventure">Rush Adventure</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Spin-offs</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th id="Platformers" scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Platformers</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i>Sonic Boom</i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Rise_of_Lyric" title="Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric">Rise of Lyric</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Shattered_Crystal" title="Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal">Shattered Crystal</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Boom:_Fire_%26_Ice" title="Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice">Fire & Ice</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Mobile</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Jump" title="Sonic Jump">Jump</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Dash" title="Sonic Dash">Dash</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Jump_Fever" title="Sonic Jump Fever">Jump Fever</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Runners" title="Sonic Runners">Runners</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Runners_Adventure" title="Sonic Runners Adventure">Runners Adventure</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Dream_Team" title="Sonic Dream Team">Dream Team</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=SegaSonic_the_Hedgehog" title="SegaSonic the Hedgehog">SegaSonic the Hedgehog</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Knuckles%27_Chaotix" title="Knuckles' Chaotix">Knuckles' Chaotix</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails_Adventure" title="Tails Adventure">Tails Adventure</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Shadow_the_Hedgehog_(video_game)" title="Shadow the Hedgehog (video game)">Shadow the Hedgehog</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_and_the_Secret_Rings" title="Sonic and the Secret Rings">Secret Rings</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_and_the_Black_Knight" title="Sonic and the Black Knight">Black Knight</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Speed_Simulator" title="Sonic Speed Simulator">Speed Simulator</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Racing</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Drift" title="Sonic Drift">Drift</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Drift_2" title="Sonic Drift 2">Drift 2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_R" title="Sonic R">R</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Riders" title="Sonic Riders">Riders</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Rivals" title="Sonic Rivals">Rivals</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Rivals_2" title="Sonic Rivals 2">Rivals 2</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Riders:_Zero_Gravity" title="Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity">Riders: Zero Gravity</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_Sega_All-Stars_Racing" title="Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing">All-Stars Racing</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Free_Riders" title="Sonic Free Riders">Free Riders</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_%26_All-Stars_Racing_Transformed" title="Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed">All-Stars Racing Transformed</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Team_Sonic_Racing" title="Team Sonic Racing">Team Sonic Racing</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><i>Mario & Sonic</i></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games">Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Winter_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games">Olympic Winter Games</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_London_2012_Olympic_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games">London 2012</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Sochi_2014_Olympic_Winter_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games">Sochi 2014 Winter</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Rio_2016_Olympic_Games" title="Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games">Rio 2016</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Games_Tokyo_2020" title="Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020">Tokyo 2020</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><a href="/info/en/?search=Educational_games_in_the_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_series" title="Educational games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series">Educational games</a></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Spinball" title="Sonic Spinball">Spinball</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Dr._Robotnik%27s_Mean_Bean_Machine" title="Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine">Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Labyrinth" title="Sonic Labyrinth">Labyrinth</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Tails%27_Skypatrol" title="Tails' Skypatrol">Tails' Skypatrol</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Fighters" title="Sonic the Fighters">Fighters</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Shuffle" title="Sonic Shuffle">Shuffle</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Pinball_Party" title="Sonic Pinball Party">Pinball Party</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Battle" title="Sonic Battle">Battle</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Chronicles:_The_Dark_Brotherhood" title="Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood">Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=The_Murder_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog" title="The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog">The Murder</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Unreleased games</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_X-treme" title="Sonic X-treme">X-treme</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Extreme" title="Sonic Extreme">Extreme</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Compilations</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Jam" title="Sonic Jam">Jam</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Mega_Collection" title="Sonic Mega Collection">Mega Collection</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Gems_Collection" title="Sonic Gems Collection">Gems Collection</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic%27s_Ultimate_Genesis_Collection" title="Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection">Ultimate Genesis Collection</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Classic_Collection" title="Sonic Classic Collection">Classic Collection</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Origins" title="Sonic Origins">Origins</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/info/en/?search=List_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog_characters" title="List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters">Characters</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character)" title="Sonic the Hedgehog (character)">Sonic the Hedgehog</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Doctor_Eggman" title="Doctor Eggman">Doctor Eggman</a></li>
<li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">Tails</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Knuckles_the_Echidna" title="Knuckles the Echidna">Knuckles the Echidna</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Shadow_the_Hedgehog" title="Shadow the Hedgehog">Shadow the Hedgehog</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Chao_(Sonic_the_Hedgehog)" title="Chao (Sonic the Hedgehog)">Chao</a></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Related</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Video games</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Flicky" title="Flicky">Flicky</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Puyo_Puyo" title="Puyo Puyo">Puyo Puyo</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Nights_into_Dreams" title="Nights into Dreams">Nights into Dreams</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Fighters_Megamix" title="Fighters Megamix">Fighters Megamix</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Monkey_Ball" title="Super Monkey Ball">Super Monkey Ball</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Superstars" title="Sega Superstars">Sega Superstars</a></i>
<ul><li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Superstars_Tennis" title="Sega Superstars Tennis">Tennis</a></i></li></ul></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Super_Smash_Bros." title="Super Smash Bros.">Super Smash Bros.</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Lego_Dimensions" title="Lego Dimensions">Lego Dimensions</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Sega_Heroes" title="Sega Heroes">Sega Heroes</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="/info/en/?search=Angry_Birds" title="Angry Birds">Angry Birds</a></i></li></ul>
</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em">
<ul><li><a href="/info/en/?search=Green_Hill_Zone" title="Green Hill Zone">Green Hill Zone</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Sonic_Team" title="Sonic Team">Sonic Team</a>
<ul><li><a href="/info/en/?search=Yuji_Naka" title="Yuji Naka">Yuji Naka</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Naoto_Ohshima" title="Naoto Ohshima">Naoto Ohshima</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Hirokazu_Yasuhara" title="Hirokazu Yasuhara">Hirokazu Yasuhara</a></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Takashi_Iizuka_(game_designer)" title="Takashi Iizuka (game designer)">Takashi Iizuka</a></li></ul></li>
<li><a href="/info/en/?search=Retro_Engine" title="Retro Engine">Retro Engine</a></li></ul>
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Whether or not the change was made through a Tor exit node (tor_exit_node) | false |
Unix timestamp of change (timestamp) | '1714826887' |