"Don't just sit here and waste your precious time. When you want to do something, do it right away. Do it when you can. It's the only way to live a life without regrets." -Sonic the Hedgehog (on the Japanese boxart of his first game)
@@deftcoleman0552 "Every world has its end. I know that's kinda sad but... that's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have. At least... that's what I figure." - Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight.
Jesus Christ can he sing! His English is also pretty good. I liked Junichi's performance as Sonic but knowing the fact that he's a great singer, Japanese and English, just gives me more respect for the man than I already had for him. I'm hoping we get to hear more of his singing in the future, he's really good at it.
xD I was six at that time, so I never went through anything terrible that year. It was actually the best year of my life as a child. But, even if I was a teenager or something, I wouldn't be able to afford Sonic 06 anyway, one : I don't have a PS3, just my trusty PS2. two : I only owned the PS2 Sonic games if I found any at that time. three : I never knew there were more consoles than PS2 at that time. It wasn't until I was a bit older when I had finally found out. four : My six year old self would not know anything/much about games xDDD But..why am I telling you this?!?! O-O Oh well, am just gonna enjoy myself now, have a good day, sir/madam/stranger! ^0^ I apologise if I had said anything wrong to you.
@@Floofypan dude I was four when sonic o6 came out and even though it wasn't good, I still had a blast, I had different consoles though so I guess I wasn't at a loss
I have a huge liking for this level of Engrish. It's totally decipherable as English words but it still sounds unique and beautiful with the accent. Is that kind of racist of me, still? sigh.. But I think it's beautiful. ;_; Junichi has a voice that's smooth and cute. This is the confidence and peacefulness that made the character of Sonic so lovable, I bet.
Will Cook i hate the fact that society is so sensitive that you have to excuse yourself that what you said could've been racist just because you bring it up. Other than that I agree with you.
@@Angie2343You don't have to go outside the games for examples of Sonic singing. In the original Sonic Adventure, Sonic sings a version of "It Doesn't Matter" at the end of his story right before the credits begin. The actual voice actor isn't doing the singing in that instance (neither Jun'ichi nor Ryan Drummond sing it), but clearly the words are still meant to be coming from Sonic's mouth.
Never toke Sonic to be the romantic type XD In his Japanese & Spanish dubs he gives off a kind and love able hero vibe but here his japanese voice actor singing in english is really cute and very caring! :3
it's been 10 years now, and i finally found the original song (cause this song is a cover). The original one where Kanemaru Junnichi took samples and inspiration was Tokyo Love story/Love story wa totsuzen by Oda Kazumasa
Wow, I didn't knew that Kanemaru actually singed! This is awesome!! XD His english is very nice, not perfect, but very cool!! And his voice is cute ^^;
George the accent. as light as it is, his accent would be too heavy for a lot of people. Even with subtitles. I'd love to hear Jun'ichi voice the English Sonic one day though, even though it might never happen.
Damn! Jun can sing! He sounds really cool when he speaks English. If he makes another song, I want him to sing with Kae Araki, voice of Felicia from Darkstalkers, now that would be cute.
its been 6 years since i found this beautiful song, 2017 and i still loving it! :) Han pasado 6 años desde que encontré esta hermosa canción, 2017 y me sigue gustando!
I found this yesterday I didn’t know that sonics jp voice actor could sing.(I did more research and found out most of the voice actors who voice sonic and his friends can sing.) I literally can’t stop singing this song is so good. His singing is so good. What’s funny about this he uses his normal voice for sonic.(I think)
Its been 8 years since I made this comment (and heard this song) and this video reminds me of simpler times. Back when I wasn't ashamed to like Sonic (its...different now), when I more natually projected onto him. Back when a wider variety of music could more naturally make me feel things. Back before I felt betrayed by multiple friends. Back when Sonic 06 was unironically the coolest thing ever behind Sonic CD. I understand the true nature of love better now...but back then this song spoke to me...I was an innocent teenager with a fairely innocent childhood...little did I know how unprepared I was for adulthood... I have autism btw. Not sure why I felt the need to say that...I feel off. I have so many thoughts that I want to share with people but I don't cause I feel people don't care about what I have to say. I miss being more innocent before...I still haven't fully grown up, despite trying too hard at some points. Maybe nothing has really changed, I've just accumulated more info and become more self concious... But still, Sonic 06 meant a lot to me. The love Elise and Sonic had for each other unironically meant a lot to me, they felt real in a way that no other story has really given me before. Like obviously there exists more realistic depictions of love in other media, but this felt more real to me...like in my head it felt more vivid...even now I can see it through the eyes of an innocent teenager. It was a cross between my childhood and what I percieved to be my future. Both Sonic and Elise are good hearted and relatable, they would be perfect for each other if not for the plot and being different ages/species. Its tragic but still presents itself hopefully with an uncompromising sense of seriousness. Its not just respectable, its relatable. I took things very seriously at that age. Sonic acted the way I envisioned him acting when I was a kid playing Sonic 3 and Elise felt like a very holy person, its someone anyone can look up to/be inspired by...I miss those days...
Freddy Fazbear, the animatronic bear of FNaF well it does pose a problem when you try to change a straight character into a gay character for literally no reason. Comes off as "political" rather than asking if it fits the character. We see this all over the place with changing established characters and it's almost always a dumpster fire in the end.
Sonic the Hedgehog Ian Flynn was trying to sneak in as much gay subtext as he thought he could get away with. Problem: everything went over everyone's heads. From SEGA to general readers.
This song would be beautiful for an original animation meme! I was thinking the animation would start at 1:07 after the Title screen (which will play the prelude)
Exactly! Each other complement their qualities and nullify their flaws. Also, she is the only one who can keep up with his "free like the wind" style of life.
Honestly, this song gives me SonElise vibes "It seemed when I met you, we'd been here before. That I don't forget you on some other shore." Reminds me of when at the end of 06, Sonic and Elise had to reset the timeline, but there were still hints that Sonic remembered Elise. "Your love has saved me, your smile is sacred" Elise reviving Sonic, and the "Nice smile!" quote from Sonic
@usernamessuck58 The lyrics style of this song seems to be more suited as Amy's though. It certainly would be nice if Sonic sang a song to a particular special girl of his, the closest comparison would be that scene in Sonic X' 52nd episode, that is kinda like a Sonic music video of "Natsu no Hi" (that its singer also composed "Suddenly"). Hmmm... Maybe Sonic should do a musical? Or at least more music videos?
![Sonic: His World (Zebrahead Ver.) [With Lyrics]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/qrCGk0BE7RA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Yeat & Summrs - GO2WORK [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/NEFEwfPcXRA/mqdefault.jpg)
His Sonic voice being his natural voice makes everything better. The instruments sound like something you'd find in a Sonic game too.
That and the OVA by Pierrot.
Sounds like Mania music.
Mostly sonic cd music or mania
@@vannestekaren1 Actually that OVA was made by Toei.
Angel Silva No, Pierrot made it. You’re talking about Sonic CD’s animated intro and ending.
"Love is forever, as free as the wind."
Why TF is Sonic so wise and quotable!?!
"Don't just sit here and waste your precious time. When you want to do something, do it right away. Do it when you can. It's the only way to live a life without regrets."
-Sonic the Hedgehog (on the Japanese boxart of his first game)
@@deftcoleman0552 "Every world has its end. I know that's kinda sad but... that's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have. At least... that's what I figure."
- Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight.
Let's admit it, Japanese Sonic is the best.
@@Ollie.H-23"If you ain't sucking dixk shorty, then get outta my face"
Sonic
Junichi is a pretty talented guy, a singer, an English teacher, and an actor all in one.
yeah... just beware if you go in the comments, you might see cringy comments from time to time ;)
Still voices Sonic to this very day for over 15 years(Sonic Adventure in 1998 Japanese release.)
+Hailey The Hedgehog chikao has past away
so we will now get another eggman
GangstaKenny10 jgwjrw
and now, more then 20 years later, he still does
21 years now dang
He's that good he cant be replaced
Junichi Kanemaru speaks perfectly in both Japanese and English.
Tavell Clinton Agreed. I get that English isn't his native language, but he can still speak it clearly
Junich Kanemaru was a formal English teacher, so he is good at English.
@@장준현-i9p really！？I don't know that.
@@sufyusurayma2308 I think Roger does a pretty good job.
HEY GUY! TAKE CARE!
Damn he even sound like sonic when he talks in english
I can hear it.
I know I can 100% hear it :D He's that good
His sonic voice is just a cartoonier, slightly more casual and “cooler” version of his regular voice
Junichi has an amazing voice! i wish they'd let sonic sing.
LoveTheSonic
i dont remember the japanese getting any of the american cartoons
truemetalsonic : Me too!
I wish Junichi was Sonic's Japanese and English voice actor
True
truemetalsonic They did it in Sonic Boom.
Such an underrated voice actor
“love is forever as free as the wind” fuck it’s like this song was made for him
Jesus Christ can he sing! His English is also pretty good. I liked Junichi's performance as Sonic but knowing the fact that he's a great singer, Japanese and English, just gives me more respect for the man than I already had for him. I'm hoping we get to hear more of his singing in the future, he's really good at it.
He's a singer and a former English teacher. This man's got a lot of talents.
"2006! Let's make this an exciting year!"
Sure, you will.
xD I was six at that time, so I never went through anything terrible that year. It was actually the best year of my life as a child.
But, even if I was a teenager or something, I wouldn't be able to afford Sonic 06 anyway, one : I don't have a PS3, just my trusty PS2.
two : I only owned the PS2 Sonic games if I found any at that time.
three : I never knew there were more consoles than PS2 at that time. It wasn't until I was a bit older when I had finally found out.
four : My six year old self would not know anything/much about games xDDD
But..why am I telling you this?!?! O-O
Oh well, am just gonna enjoy myself now, have a good day, sir/madam/stranger! ^0^
I apologise if I had said anything wrong to you.
@@Floofypan dude I was four when sonic o6 came out and even though it wasn't good, I still had a blast, I had different consoles though so I guess I wasn't at a loss
@@orangecrush1208 I'm glad the overall experience was a good one for you despite the many flaws it must've had. (◍´ᴗ`◍)♥
@@Floofypan ya now that I'm 18 I can still appreciate that sonic games were trying to experiment, even though it didn't always work
This kinda sounds like something outta the OVA
I've always loved Sonic's adorable voice!
This sounds like it would play at a bar in a late 90's movie
I have a huge liking for this level of Engrish. It's totally decipherable as English words but it still sounds unique and beautiful with the accent. Is that kind of racist of me, still? sigh.. But I think it's beautiful. ;_;
Junichi has a voice that's smooth and cute. This is the confidence and peacefulness that made the character of Sonic so lovable, I bet.
Will Cook i agree
Will Cook i hate the fact that society is so sensitive that you have to excuse yourself that what you said could've been racist just because you bring it up. Other than that I agree with you.
@@myungwonbaik1982 ikr
I agree! I love it!!
Damn that’s the whitest thing I’ve ever heard
"Well, love is forever. As free as the wind."
It could just fit SonAmy so well, if he sang the song to Amy.
Sonic has such beautiful singing! 💙 He should have sung more in his series.
He did in Sonic Underground, though it wasn't Jaleel White. It was Sam Vincent.
@@Angie2343You don't have to go outside the games for examples of Sonic singing. In the original Sonic Adventure, Sonic sings a version of "It Doesn't Matter" at the end of his story right before the credits begin.
The actual voice actor isn't doing the singing in that instance (neither Jun'ichi nor Ryan Drummond sing it), but clearly the words are still meant to be coming from Sonic's mouth.
@@HOTD108_ I never knew that!
The only funny thing about this is it kinda fits sonic, or some of the lyrics do.
Wow, Sonic! You sure can sing! Good going!
Same goes for you Ryo Akiyama
You can sing too you know Knuckles.
69 likes, nice
The best sonic voice ever ❤️
A Random Chicken agrees
Me too !!
I like his voice. His voice is cool and kind very well！
Imagine Sonic singing this in the comics...
@@cadendidgamingiguess9900 why?
Never toke Sonic to be the romantic type XD In his Japanese & Spanish dubs he gives off a kind and love able hero vibe but here his japanese voice actor singing in english is really cute and very caring! :3
This song came out five years before he even began voicing Sonic in 1998. Next month, it will be Junichi's 20th year voicing Sonic.
It would be interesting if Junichi would sing a theme song for Sonic in a game. I wish SEGA would consider Junichi as the voice actor.
I could imagine sonic singing this so bad
This is sonic's actual voice but ok
ricardo wow jeez it’s almost as if he was insinuating that the song had some relation to sonic
Actually I hear some of his voice is Sonic (all of them)...
Dang he has a great singing voice
Too sweet, I can't. Too many feels >o
This version is definitely a lot better than Rita Coolidge! I freaking love this version & Junichi Kanemaru is still my favourite Sonic voice actor!
Except that the original version of the song (before Rita Coolidge produced a cover of it) was originated in Japan.
love is forever, as free as the wind
i had no idea if Sonic will sing this song to Amy.
between that, Junichi really speak a well English. awesome.
Junichi Kanemaru is my favorite seiyuu of all time!!!! ❤️😍
Same
“As free as the wind” I see what you did there Junichi
Hitting those high notes 😂 This fits him
Awesome job Junichi K
OOOOHHHH his voice is just soooo cute X3 this is also the reason I change the language from English to Japanese sometimes when I play
Ain’t nothing better then hearing Japanese sonic singing in English.
I've been listening to this song before the sonic AI memes became popular.
Idk his voice in japanese it's too fine like wine.
I was obsessed with this collection of songs back in Junior High.
Back when Smash Bros Brawl was just released. Wow time flies
Sonic’s singing this to Amy 💖💕💞💝💘
it's been 10 years now, and i finally found the original song (cause this song is a cover).
The original one where Kanemaru Junnichi took samples and inspiration was Tokyo Love story/Love story wa totsuzen by Oda Kazumasa
I imagine sonic singing this when I close my eyes...My heart melts~
There's only one thing I can say... DAMN THIS GUY IS GOOD. He's so multi-talented
I get as embarrassed as a shojo manga school girl confessing when I sing this.
But my god do I love it.
goldtaills
Wow, I didn't knew that Kanemaru actually singed! This is awesome!! XD
His english is very nice, not perfect, but very cool!! And his voice is cute ^^;
This makes me wonder, why not let Junichi voice english Sonic?
George the accent. as light as it is, his accent would be too heavy for a lot of people. Even with subtitles. I'd love to hear Jun'ichi voice the English Sonic one day though, even though it might never happen.
The accent would be too strange for English fans to get used to.
If he improved his English more and was more fluent, I could see him definitely voicing both English and Japanese sonic.
They had the chance in colors. WHY THE #### DIDN'T THEY DO IT?!?!
That was. . . Oh my god, that was amazing. OwO. I almost cried.
I would pay any amount of money to hear Ryan, Jason, or Roger do a cover.
omg i was just thinking that earlier!
Absolutely agreed
Sonic can sing, that's canon and you cannot change my mind.
This song makes me blush hehe
Warning fangirl alert:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SOUNDS SO BEAUTIFUL XD
Shayde Lijewski me too , sometimes I imagine my BF singing and I'm like >/////< gosh! I just love it
Shayde Lijewski you are not alone my friend 😆😆😂😍😂
Eggaman: Alright! here i go. *sings E.G.G.M.A.N.*
Sonic*Sings suddenly*
Ends
Audience: WHOOOO SONIC!!!
I want to see this
His voice is fantastic! I hope Sonic gets to sing in america someday like in Sonic underground (but with better music)
Agreed.
it's so romantic ^w^
its kinda hard to picture junichi kanemaru singing this.i can only picture sonic.
Damn! Jun can sing! He sounds really cool when he speaks English.
If he makes another song, I want him to sing with Kae Araki, voice of Felicia from Darkstalkers, now that would be cute.
its been 6 years since i found this beautiful song, 2017 and i still loving it! :)
Han pasado 6 años desde que encontré esta hermosa canción, 2017 y me sigue gustando!
I'm about to explode with so many emotions! I love this song already!!!!!
I can see sonic singing this at a karaoke bar after a battle with eggman
sonic singing for amy
Amy was honna be Sonic's girl the entire time, but Yuji said no!
I just noticed that Kanemaru's last name can mean "Genuine One." Coincidence? xD
I found this yesterday I didn’t know that sonics jp voice actor could sing.(I did more research and found out most of the voice actors who voice sonic and his friends can sing.) I literally can’t stop singing this song is so good. His singing is so good. What’s funny about this he uses his normal voice for sonic.(I think)
I like the song, it's nice, but i don't think Sonic is the right type for a love song! XD
But the song is really beautiful! ^ ^
this. this is why i like sonic.... so many Sonic the hedgehog 2006 nostaltia from this! :)
Its been 8 years since I made this comment (and heard this song) and this video reminds me of simpler times. Back when I wasn't ashamed to like Sonic (its...different now), when I more natually projected onto him. Back when a wider variety of music could more naturally make me feel things. Back before I felt betrayed by multiple friends. Back when Sonic 06 was unironically the coolest thing ever behind Sonic CD. I understand the true nature of love better now...but back then this song spoke to me...I was an innocent teenager with a fairely innocent childhood...little did I know how unprepared I was for adulthood...
I have autism btw. Not sure why I felt the need to say that...I feel off. I have so many thoughts that I want to share with people but I don't cause I feel people don't care about what I have to say. I miss being more innocent before...I still haven't fully grown up, despite trying too hard at some points. Maybe nothing has really changed, I've just accumulated more info and become more self concious...
But still, Sonic 06 meant a lot to me. The love Elise and Sonic had for each other unironically meant a lot to me, they felt real in a way that no other story has really given me before. Like obviously there exists more realistic depictions of love in other media, but this felt more real to me...like in my head it felt more vivid...even now I can see it through the eyes of an innocent teenager. It was a cross between my childhood and what I percieved to be my future. Both Sonic and Elise are good hearted and relatable, they would be perfect for each other if not for the plot and being different ages/species. Its tragic but still presents itself hopefully with an uncompromising sense of seriousness. Its not just respectable, its relatable. I took things very seriously at that age. Sonic acted the way I envisioned him acting when I was a kid playing Sonic 3 and Elise felt like a very holy person, its someone anyone can look up to/be inspired by...I miss those days...
This really sounds like something Sonic would say to his lover
15 YEARS IS CRAZY
this song is better than any ai singing
Junichi-Kun's english sounds so sweet:)
Amy's gotta be turned on right now! XD
Omg 😂😂😂
I sure am
Calm down jeez it's a joke
For people who wanna know the original version. This song uses the melody from "Love Story wa Totsuzen ni" by Kazumasa Oda.
I’m so in love
I love this song so much! I hope every sonic fangirl will listen to this song on their B-DAY!
I wish Junichi Kanamaru did the english dub for atleast 1 sonic game, his english is good enough
Spotify should have his songs
Sonic's Japenes voice actor was before a english teachter
I have a headcanon that Sonic can sing really good like this but in secret
Best headcanon ever
Imagine if Sonic sang this to Amy or Sally.
Freddy Fazbear, the animatronic bear of FNaF Which I still question why that ship was even a thing to begin with...
Freddy Fazbear, the animatronic bear of FNaF well it does pose a problem when you try to change a straight character into a gay character for literally no reason. Comes off as "political" rather than asking if it fits the character.
We see this all over the place with changing established characters and it's almost always a dumpster fire in the end.
That's not true.
Sonic the Hedgehog Ian Flynn was trying to sneak in as much gay subtext as he thought he could get away with. Problem: everything went over everyone's heads. From SEGA to general readers.
But how? I just saw them as friends when I read the comics.
I love this!! he speaks (or sings) pretty good enlish compared to most japanese singers
Ahhh my love song I love him so much💙🥰
Tails: ....Wow...
Knuckles: *speechless*
Amy:
US Sonic: Can I lip sink this for Sal?
this came out when sonic cd was released
I can imagine Japanese sonic speaking English for a whole day
This song would be beautiful for an original animation meme!
I was thinking the animation would start at 1:07 after the Title screen (which will play the prelude)
YES
I heard that Junichi is also an english teacher
OMG HIS VOICE IS CUTEEEEEEE! XD
I dowloaded this one and Daybreak
Awww, he actually has a sweet voice!
Exactly! Each other complement their qualities and nullify their flaws.
Also, she is the only one who can keep up with his "free like the wind" style of life.
i would so want this to be an ending song for an awesome sonic game!
I'ma just take this as the official Sonic Vocal Album now. Thanks.
I wonder how did he train his english skills?he's awesome!!
way similar to the 'Sonic' game sounds, very nice chorus it's freaking heaven
Honestly, this song gives me SonElise vibes
"It seemed when I met you, we'd been here before. That I don't forget you on some other shore."
Reminds me of when at the end of 06, Sonic and Elise had to reset the timeline, but there were still hints that Sonic remembered Elise.
"Your love has saved me, your smile is sacred"
Elise reviving Sonic, and the "Nice smile!" quote from Sonic
I thought the same thing listening to this.
Or, alternately, SonAmy.
Consider this: Amy is better than Elise in every way.
@@liamfunnyman6965 I still prefer Elise and SonElise, and I think this song fits sonelise well
このオッサンの声、マイナスイオンでも出てるんじゃないか・・・
3回連続再生したが、まだ聞きたいわ。
@usernamessuck58
The lyrics style of this song seems to be more suited as Amy's though.
It certainly would be nice if Sonic sang a song to a particular special girl of his, the closest comparison would be that scene in Sonic X' 52nd episode, that is kinda like a Sonic music video of "Natsu no Hi" (that its singer also composed "Suddenly").
Hmmm... Maybe Sonic should do a musical? Or at least more music videos?
Junichi makes me blush 🥰
Sonic sang a love song!!!!!❤❤❤❤
耳が幸せ
Amy: awwwwwwh sonic.!!!!!
Hearing all these songs, I wonder what it'd be like if Junichi Kanemaru sang a song for a Sonic the Hedgehog game.
Who else imagines sonic performing this in casino night zone
This video was literally two months after I was born.
IM SCREAMING OMG THIS IS A WLRK OF ART
Way better than today's love songs
This>>>>>>>>>>>>>>everything form now
The world has gone bad since 2011 but somethings are good
@@FectoStyle4433 2012 imo
Sonic: hope Amy doesn't listen to this.
Too late, cause Amy has already loved this song. (serious)
@@B4RC0D3_YT Sonic: NOOOOO!!!! >//////
Happy vday sonic lol xD