Sonic & Friends Marks 3rd Anniversary With Idol Group Kyururin Tte Shitemite Collab
The collaboration pairs Sonic & Friends' third anniversary with a new concept and idol-group content, signaling a push to refresh the franchise's appeal through social media and merchandise.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
Sega announced a special collaboration between the short anime Sonic & Friends and idol group Kyururin tte Shitemite to celebrate the anime's third anniversary in August 2026. The group's four members appear in new visuals and a dance video with Sonic. A signed photo giveaway campaign on Instagram is planned.
Sega revealed the collaboration on August 7, alongside a new anniversary illustration and a dedicated page on the Sonic & Friends official site. The four members of Kyururin tte Shitemite, Shimamura Kibuta, Tama Yane, Chiba Yuna, and Nigemizu Amu, appear in pop-style outfits incorporating Sonic items and plush toys.
The group also performs a special dance video with Sonic. A campaign on the official Instagram account will give away signed checks, with details to be announced. The collaboration is part of a broader effort to introduce a new concept for Sonic & Friends and present its world in various formats.
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