FACTOR FIVE Cool facts about Sonic’s best mate

A FURRY TALE

Tails is so named because of his distinctive two tails. He was mercilessly bullied as a child because of his unique attribute.

MASTERING THE FOX

Tails’ first appearance in a videogame is the Master System version of Sonic 2 by Aspect, which arrived just before the Mega Drive version.

BUDDIES FOR LIFE

Sonic is Tails’ best friend and the little fox has sacrificed himself to save Sonic on a number of occasions.

FINDING A VOICE

Tails has been voiced by six English-speaking actors, including Corey Bringas, Amy Palant and Colleen O’shaughnessey, who still does his voice today.

TAKING CHARGE

Tails has taken the lead in several videogames, including Tails And The Music Maker for Sega Pico and Tails’ Adventure and Tails’ Skypatrol for Game Gear.