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Naoto Ohshima's art that inspired Sonic's animations and more...

Discussion in 'General Sonic Discussion' started by MasterDreamcaster, Jan 20, 2023.

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Jan 20, 2023 #1

MasterDreamcaster
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Hello, everyone.
First of all, I would like to thank admins for accepting me.
Secondly, there are some things that I want to share and topics to discuss.
Let's start with this art from Naoto Ohshima.
Now look at Sonic over there:

It looks like sprites from Sonic 2 (and later in Sonic 3 prototype) were inspired by that picture. More examples can be found in Sonic Mania.
<--- like when he looks up
<--- or this, at the start of Chemical Plant
That image went through certain changes. We can trace it's evolution:

Speaking of evolution. Many levels from Sonic 3 & Knuckles evolved from ideas for Sonic 2. For instance, Mushroom forest, valley, hill:

<--- it looks like a sketch for that level
<--- and what about those pictures in the upper left corner? Well, it's re-coloured Sonic 2 concept art and a new piece, called "Temple in the sky". Probably it's an early version of Sky Sanctuary:

Interestingly, that drawing features Tails, while most of them are with Sonic alone.
Sooo, I guess it's quite enough for a first post.
See you next game!
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Jan 20, 2023 #2

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Do you have the original source for those photos? Do you know if they're available in a larger resolution?
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Jan 20, 2023 #3

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Pengi said:

Do you have the original source for those photos? Do you know if they're available in a larger resolution?
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Most of these pictures originate from different video game news sites that covered Sonic's 20th Anniversary event at Tokyo Joypolis.
This one, for example: https://www.segaworlditalia.com/speciali/sonic-joypolis-party-20-anniversario/
It even has two YouTube links (maybe some footage from that event?) but sadly, the access is restricted.

Looks new to me.

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Jan 20, 2023 #4

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I've never seen that...
Jan 20, 2023 #5

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I’ve never seen that either. The others that were posted I have, but Sonic chilling on that island is new to me. Wow.

If anyone from Sega’s licensing team sees this - get that on a shirt for a company’s summer collection, or make a line for the Sega Shop.

Edit: Typo.

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Jan 20, 2023 #6

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Sonic literally just took over the crab's island and is taunting him for fun. Sick bastard. How can you support such an act?
Jan 20, 2023 #7

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The Temple in The Sky piece is one we've been searching for, for a while. I think we caught a glimpse of it in that MTV special but never something that clean.
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Jan 20, 2023 #8

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Beamer the Meep said:

The Temple in The Sky piece is one we've been searching for, for a while. I think we caught a glimpse of it in that MTV special but never something that clean.
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Is it possible someone could ask Naoto for a cleaner image on his twitter? It's a stretch, but it seems like the kind of thing he or someone on the team might be willing to share eventually, given that we now know the original sketches all still exist.
Jan 20, 2023 #9

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HEDGESMFG said:

Beamer the Meep said:

The Temple in The Sky piece is one we've been searching for, for a while. I think we caught a glimpse of it in that MTV special but never something that clean.
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Is it possible someone could ask Naoto for a cleaner image on his twitter? It's a stretch, but it seems like the kind of thing he or someone on the team might be willing to share eventually, given that we now know the original sketches all still exist.
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I suppose it's fair to ask if he drew it or someone else did. I'm not convinced that particular piece was his work, but I could be wrong.
Jan 20, 2023 #10

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BlueSkiesAM2 said:

I’ve never seen that either. The others that were posted I have, but Sonic chilling on that island is new to me. Wow.

If anyone from Sega’s licensing team sees this - get that on a shirt for a a company’s summer collection, or make a line for the Sega Shop.
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Honestly I would wear the ever living crap out of the shirt. It would be one of my favorites to wear when not at work. I mean any of that artwork on a shirt would be amazing
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Made a tweet about it. Hopefully people got better shots.

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Jan 20, 2023 #12

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Jack shit.

Can't say I've seen the island picture before but the pose looks familiar.
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Absolutely love that piece of sonic on the island, is this also sourced from the same site? How did you come across it and is there any links to who drew it specifically?
Jan 20, 2023 #14

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Man seeing those illustrations with blue text on the forums’ black background reminds me of old fan sites. That’s a compliment btw
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Jan 21, 2023 #15

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I never in my whole life saw the island picture... but damn I already like it.
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Jan 21, 2023 #16

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there is a tails art similar to that sonic island image. Pose is different, but the idea reminds me of it. Never seen the sonic one before, though.
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Jan 21, 2023 #17

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Battons said:

Absolutely love that piece of sonic on the island, is this also sourced from the same site? How did you come across it and is there any links to who drew it specifically?
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Found it here: https://inete.targetaffe.xyz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22716
It has © SEGA 1991, but no specific information on who made the picture.
I remember having conversations with mister Ohshima on Twitter - about different drawings. Maybe I should ask him?

This one ^ is also his, if I remember correctly.

Served as the basis for Sonic Spinball art.

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Jan 21, 2023 #18

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HEDGESMFG said:

Beamer the Meep said:

The Temple in The Sky piece is one we've been searching for, for a while. I think we caught a glimpse of it in that MTV special but never something that clean.
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Is it possible someone could ask Naoto for a cleaner image on his twitter? It's a stretch, but it seems like the kind of thing he or someone on the team might be willing to share eventually, given that we now know the original sketches all still exist.
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"Temple in the Sky" is concept art for Sonic 3 & Knuckles. We do know that some Sonic 3 & Knuckles concept art was repurposed from Sonic 2 concept art. But since Ohshima didn't work on Sonic 2 or Sonic 3 & Knuckles, he'd be the wrong person to ask.

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This one ^ is also his, if I remember correctly.
Served as the basis for Sonic Spinball art.
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That's Ohshima's art for the Japanese Sonic Spinball packaging. Since the game was made entirely in America, which had different packaging art, I'd assume that the title screen was created first.
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Jan 21, 2023 #19

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"...and more..." in this topic's name means that I'm going to share pictures not only from Ohshima, but from other artists as well. Previously mentioned drawings for Sonic 2, 3 and Knuckles were probably made by Hirokazu Yasuhara.
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And now:
Tony Takoushi posted some SEGA concept art. Like Sonic Crackers, Triple Trouble, Feel / Ristar-related stuff...
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Jan 21, 2023 #20

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While on the subject of Ohshima art. He just posted new concept art for “Twin Stars” which evolved into Sonic
https://twitter.com/naotoohshima/status/1616849524710068227?s=46&t=e8HjclLarNzh9U2_N_QAFw
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