Sega is previewing its upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary short-form animation, Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond. Multiple outlets report that Sega shared a “sneak peek” during Anime Expo, where the preview was presented as part of a “Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective” panel. The preview features Sonic alongside other characters from the franchise. Sega’s materials indicate the short is built around an interaction involving Doctor Eggman and Metal Sonic, with Eggman upgrading Metal Sonic using Sonic’s data and the Chaos Emeralds. The outlets describe the animation as having action-heavy sequences, including scenes that involve characters such as Metal Sonic, Knuckles and Amy. While details on release timing are not provided in the excerpts, both reports characterize the clip as an early look at what fans can expect from the anniversary project. Overall, the coverage focuses on Sega’s event appearance, the title of the animation, and its central premise involving Eggman, Metal Sonic, Sonic’s data, and the Chaos Emeralds.