Who owns Sonic the Hedgehog?
Sonic the Hedgehog is owned by Sega Sammy (Japan, TSE: 6460).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo
- Origin
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Founded
- 1991
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Parent ticker
- TSE: 6460
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic was created in 1991 to give Sega a mascot capable of competing with Mario, and his speed was a deliberate demonstration of what the Mega Drive could do. The 2019 film was delayed and its character redesigned entirely after public objection to the first trailer.
Ownership timeline of Sonic the Hedgehog
- 1991 – present Sega Sammy [1] reported
Where Sonic the Hedgehog sits in Sega Sammy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Sonic the Hedgehog?
The parent company of Sonic the Hedgehog is Sega Sammy, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese?
Yes. Sonic the Hedgehog originated in Japan in 1991 and its owner, Sega Sammy, is also headquartered in Japan.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog still owned by Sega Sammy?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Sonic the Hedgehog is still owned by Sega Sammy. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS Integrated Report 2025 — SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC., Annual report, published 26 September 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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