| January 3 | "Sonic Underground" animated cartoon series from DiC begins its syndicated run in France.  Sonic 
the Hedgehog, his brother Manic, and his sister Sonia circle the planet in search of their mother 
-- the queen.  Along the way, the three siblings raise the spirits of repressed citizens with 
their music band, Sonic Underground.  Unfortunately, Dr. Robotnik is conducting his own search 
for the queen in the meanwhile, and a clash of causes is sure to ensue. | 
| January 20 
 | · Digi-LOG Conversation: Sonic Adventure 
Original Sound Track, the original soundtrack of Sonic Adventure, is released in 
Japan. | 
| July 15 | -- Sonic Adventure: Limited Edition, an incomplete build of the North American version of 
Sonic Adventure is made available for rental through Hollywood Video and playable through 
Dreamcast kiosks at various retailers. | 
| August 30 
 | "Sonic Underground" animated cartoon series from DiC begins its syndicated run in the US.  
Jaleel White ("Urkel") returns to provide the voices of all three main characters: Sonic, Manic, 
and *shudder* Sonia. | 
| September 7 | ADV Films releases "Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie" (the Sonic anime) in the US.  Available on 
both VHS and DVD formats. | 
| September 9 | -- Sonic Adventure is launched with the Sega 
Dreamcast in the US. | 
| October 14 
 | -- Sonic Adventure: International on the Sega 
Dreamcast is released in Japan. 
-- Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island on the 
Sega Saturn is released in Japan.
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