#Shahra the Ring Genie

[crusherthedoctor]

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💕: What is an unpopular ship that you like?

As I mentioned last time when I did this ask meme, the only liked ship I can think of in the Sonic fandom that's actually popular is Sonaze, because I like their dynamic together in the Rush duology. There's also one-sided Staregg and Eggstone, but the way I see those is probably different from how most fans see them... y'know, like usual.

The rest though? Not the ones you normally see.

Tails/Amy? Always thought they could pick each other up.

Tails/Marine? A young pair of adventurers.

Knuckles/Amy? Despite both of them exhibiting a hotheaded side, I think they could really grow to understand each other (also Beevean indoctrinated me, so I guess that makes us even after I indoctrinated her with Sonic and Trudy lol).

Sonic/Rouge? I think Rouge's flirtatious nature bounces well off of Sonic's banter, and they're not all that different either when you look closer.

Knuckles/Ariem? I liked the connection they showed, and also it means I can keep calling Knuckles a sheep shagger.

Sonic/Tall Girls? As in, in general. Elise, Shahra, whoever, it's canon, we all know this.

Eggman/Being a Villain? Rarest one of the lot, you'll be hard-pressed to find this one.

As for non-Sonic ships, there aren't many that I'm too deep into the kool aid with. There are some that I do like, but the only one I can think of that I'm unwell over is, of course, Mario and Vivian, but that one thankfully is fairly popular, and is arguably moreso than ever since the TTYD remake came out. Ho ho ho.

[sonic-gallery]

The first release commemorative illustration of 2025 has been released! 🎨 This time it's "Shara" from "Sonic and the Secret Rings"! 📚

Shara is the spirit of the ring that grants the wishes of the contractor 💍 He was a healthy, energetic and lovely boy. Inspired by her, let us know what wish you would like to come true this year!

Maybe it will come true…? ⭐️

#Sonic

[twipsai]

that's a promise from me to you!

(reblogs are much appreciated <3)

^unlit version bc i think it looks super clean

[shadow-von-vamp]

2025 sonic channel art

[polling-sonic-fans]

Of all the major human(oid) characters that haven’t made a comeback yet, who is most likely to return?

Elise, prof. Pickle, da prezident, Shara, Merlina, burger man statue

Thanks anon! Polls for the Sonic fandom on just about anything. Share polls you like to get more data. Asks and submissions always open.

[shannonallaround]

can I interest anybody in a Sonic and the Secret Rings comic I made 4 years ago

[halloweencatsart]

Sketch dump part 4: Sonic Time

[thecalvinistkat]

I think my copy of Sonic and the Secret Rings is a little different, but I’m not complaining!

[crusherthedoctor]

They are, but despite that, it still seems to be a somewhat common trend for some fans and YouTubers to be all like "This is a little too weird for Sonic."

As someone who is a certified Non-Secret Rings Fan, I thought it was fine. I just find it interesting how they think that's too far, but IDW's misery porn is A-OK.

On the topic of the Shahra/Erazor relationship in Secret Rings, it seems to be weirdly common for fans who are okay with Gerald being executed (albeit offscreen), the edgier aspects of ShtH and '06, and the zombot arc, to say THIS is somehow crossing the line and too weird for Sonic. I wonder why that is?

I thought both Storybook series are generally well loved for their stories? And both of them deal with pretty dark themes, one implies an abusive relationship and the other grapples with the fear of death...

I don't know how common it is for fans to draw the line at SR, but if I have to guess, it's not about the darkness/edginess: the theme of abuse is... probably more personal, than a criminal getting executed or a zombie apocalypse? It's like in the Dracula book: the most unnerving parts are not about the supernatural, the vampire being uncanny and crawling down the walls in lizard fashion, but the scarily accurate depiction of abuse Dracula subjects the protagonist to.

Then again, Erazor and Shahra's past relationship is left up to interpretation, so I don't think it would be severely triggering, just more uncomfortable.

[pacdevil]

coughcoughchogh woemn smile

[crusherthedoctor]

💕 🖤 (the last one is excluding IDW because we all know the answer to that :P)

💕: What is an unpopular ship that you like?

Sonudis. Ha ha ha, so funny, please laugh.

Crusher X Scenery Porn. Ha ha ha, so funny, please laugh.

The writing room X Someone that's not Ian Flynn. Ha ha ha, so funny, please laugh.

Okay being serious, I don't know if it's the mindset of "I've already dipped my toe in cringe, so I have nothing to lose", but ever since someone corrupted me with the Sonudis initiative (:P), it seems to have created a side-effect that's left me more open to other ships when I previously wasn't all that prone to shipping, which is ironic because I thought you were supposed to be less prone to shipping as you get older, not more. D: But hey, I can still talk about other things relating to characters, and it's not like I stop looking at characters as their own individual entities even if there's shipping involved on my part unlike most Whispangle fans, so it's perfectly harmless, right? ...r-right?

Alas, since I can never catch a break (at least in the Sonic fandom; thankfully I have better luck elsewhere, as MarioXVivian is fairly popular <3), the ones I've warmed up to still seem to be on the rare side of the scale, with the only non-Eggman X Himself/Sonic X The Floor exception I can think of being that I don't mind Sonaze. Sonic's dynamics with Elise and Shahra have endeared themselves to me despite '06's... 06ness with the former, and previously being indifferent for the longest time with the latter. If the jokes I've made about Knuckles being a sheep shagger are any indication, I might be interested in Knuckles X Ariem as well, even though there's pretty much no basis for it beyond one throwaway compliment. I dunno, it's one of those ones where I can see them relating to a lot of things, and I just find the idea cute. Sue me.

I also might like Tails X Amy... and Tails X Marine if that counts as relatively unpopular... @beevean might have also warmed me up a little bit to Knuckles X Amy... and I kinda find Sonic X Rouge interesting too...? Like I said, I know I went past the cringe barrier ages ago, so fuck it.

...Does Staregg count these days, since people keep insisting that Starline's transformation from Something Actually Refreshing to Snively II: Colgate Edition was anything other than a dumbass move on the writers' parts?

🖤: Which character is not as morally good as everyone else seems to think?

I didn't even think about IDW Sonic when I answered this before. I guess my dedication to Eggman's proper characterization manages to overpower even my distaste for Mr. Principles lol.

So for another one... idk, Bowser? While I do think Eggman is much more consistently cruel and prone to sadism on the whole, you don't need a master's degree in Mariology to know that Bowser is not who you'd call a saint either.

[muses-of-the-memory]

Happy 33rd Birthday, Sonic! (Open RP)

Today's the day!

It's the 33rd Birthday for our most favorite blue blur, the fastest thing alive! The dude who's "way past cool"!

Sonic the Hedgehog!

So today, I am going to hosting an open RP with the Sonic the Hedgehog cast of characters I have below on the tags. So, come on down and share the love!

For @hoshi-neko-hikari, @bluemajingirl, @milestails, @smashingveteransandnewcomers, @astral-multiverse, @themultiverseheroines, @littlefoxtailsprower

Also, I can RP as Classic Sonic, Classic Tails, Classic Knuckles, Classic Amy, and also the Sonic characters of the DiC Cartoons

[bumblekastclips]

KYLE CROUSE: Alright, here's one from Lord Van Oskuro! "Cream gets a hold of Shahra’s ring. What are her wishes, taking the limitations of the genie of the ring into account?"

IAN FLYNN: Oh, goodness. What were Shahra's limitations? No phenomenal cosmic power, but she did summon up a whole bunch of tissues that one time. Um... KYLE: [laughs] IAN: I imagine Cream would keep it fairly innocuous and low-key. She would like an ice cream, please. One for her, one for Cheese, and one for Shahra. You know, she's going to share everything, of course. Oops, she forgot to clean her room! "I wish for my room to be clean now, please!" Everything ends with a 'please,' and a 'thank you,' mind you. KYLE: Mhm, mhm. IAN: Well, she wanted a special treat after dinner, but mother said 'no.' She wishes she had that treat, please! Well, now that she has it... that's naughty, she wishes it would go away, please. She knows better, she should do better than that. KYLE: She's too nice! IAN: Maybe she-- Maybe she gets a moment, this epiphany, this broader worldview, and goes, "Wait... I can help everyone! I wish Dr. Eggman was not so mean anymore!" and Shahra's like, [inhales sharply] "Kinda outside of my power level..." and Cream's like, "Well, that's okay. You tried. Thank you anyway!" And Shahra's like "I must protect this child with everything I have." KYLE: [laughing] I mean, except she didn't even try at all. She didn't try anything. But, y'know... Cream- Cream will forgive. Cream forgives, but she never forgets. IAN: [as Shahra] "I'm sorry, Master Cream, but we're on your last wish." [as Cream] "Oh, that's too bad. Well, I wish we can be friends forever!" and Shahra's just sobbing, "Oh, God, she's such a precious source of light in the world!" KYLE: [chuckling] Oh no! Oh no... precious baby.

[sakuraswordly]

In Japanese, Shahra sounds so done with Sonic every time when she said “もう”. She was like "Are you sure this will be alright? He didn't listen to me at all. He's going to hurt himself again *Sigh*"

[homophobic-sonic]

May I request Trans / Biromantic / Asexual Shahra icons, please?

i didn’t know if you wanted these together or separate, but i wanted to test multiple flags in an icon so i hope you like these!

free to use, credit appreciated

[halloweencatsart]

Happy belated anniversary to Secret Rings!