Astor the Sapphire Moon Knight 🌙

I'm so tired of these ungrateful, media illiterate Sonic fans complaining that Sonic was too sappy or emotional in the Memories and Beyond short film. I will admit some of the writing was very cheesy and on the nose, but I still thought it was very well done. Though did some of you completely miss the point? The emotional moments weren't necessarily depicting how Sonic reacted in real time during those events. They were showing how he remembers them. To use this as an example. When Sonic looks at Shadow, that's not supposed to be a recreation of how he looked at him during the events of SA2. Because we all know that wasnt the case. It's Sonic reflecting on their meeting, the memories they've made, and the fondness he's developed for the people who have become such an important part of his life. The same goes for every single one of his friends. Its showing us Sonic's emotions through the lens of nostalgia and appreciation. He's looking back on these experiences and cherishing the people who have accompanied him throughout his life journey. People are also overlooking the fact that this is SEGA's way of saying THANK YOU for cherishing 35 years of Sonic's history and the memories we've made along the way. Sonic has ALWAYS been an emotional character. He just doesn't typically wear his heart on his sleeve or openly express his more sentimental side. He's written as a pillar of inspiration, someone who motivates and brings out the best in the people around him. We've seen that throughout the games, shows, and especially this short, as everyone talks about why they love Sonic. Its a culmination of Sonic's experiences, relationships, thoughts, and appreciation for every single one of his friends throughout the series. Half of you seem to want Sonic to be a one note character who suppresses every sentimental emotion because he's supposed to "flow free like the wind." But apparently, you've forgotten just how often Sonic has demonstrated his love and appreciation for the people around him by putting himself in harm's way to protect them, time and time again. You don't repeatedly put yourself on the line for the people you care about without having a deep appreciation for them, though it can be argued Sonic does that for everyone because he is a hero. But thats just who Sonic is, a hero with a big heart. Sonic's carefree attitude and adventurous spirit has NEVER meant that he doesn't have a sentimental side. Let the characters have some emotional depth. It's not a betrayal of who Sonic is. It's another side of the character we've always known and im here for it.