Look, this is the Sonic show for kids who want their cartoon hedgehog with a side of environmental collapse and authoritarian regimes. It's legitimately more sophisticated than most early-90s game adaptations, with actual story arcs and themes beyond 'collect the thing.'

But here's the reality: it's 32 years old, and it shows. The animation is stiff, the pacing feels slow compared to modern shows, and most kids today would rather play Sonic Frontiers or watch the Jim Carrey movies. The IMDb 6.8 tells the story—it's fine, not great.

If your kid is a Sonic superfan doing a deep dive into the franchise history, or if you watched this as a kid and want to share the nostalgia, go for it. But as a primary recommendation in 2025? There are just better uses of screen time. It's a historical curiosity more than a must-watch.