January 3
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"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.
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January 20
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· Digi-LOG Conversation: Sonic Adventure
Original Sound Track, the original soundtrack of Sonic Adventure, is released in
Japan.
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July 15
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-- 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.
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August 30
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"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.
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September 7
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ADV Films releases "Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie" (the Sonic anime) in the US. Available on
both VHS and DVD formats.
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September 9
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-- Sonic Adventure is launched with the Sega
Dreamcast in the US.
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October 14
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-- 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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